A snaky freeway stowaway; Scotland’s Nessy explanation; ‘checkmate’ champs battle it out; and ‘brain rot’ takes the crown.
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A freeway snaky stowaway; Scotland’s Nessy explanation; ‘checkmate’ champs battle it out; and ‘brain rot’ takes the crown.
“Brain rot” just became Oxford’s Word of the Year, thanks to Gen Z and Alpha slang. Meanwhile, in history news, researchers are decoding ancient graffiti at the Tower of London.
Is the Loch Ness Monster real, or just a sneaky wave trick? Researchers are on the hunt, but Nessie’s secrets are still safe.
A Melbourne driver survived this wild ride with a tiger snake thanks to quick thinking and expert snake catchers.
Chess takes centre stage in Singapore! Defending World Chess champ Ding Liren and teen sensation, Gukesh Dommaraju are locked in a battle of wits for a $2.5 million prize pool. Watch all the action on YouTube.
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