Times of India

In May 1979, American Airlines Flight 191 crashed near Chicago, killing 273. Days before, David Booth reported experiencing ten consecutive nights of vivid visions foretelling the disaster. Though he contacted the FAA, authorities lacked actionable details. The visions eerily mirrored the crash, leaving Booth and witnesses haunted. Flight 191’s tragedy remains entwined with unsettling folklore and aviation superstition.

A 20-year-old, Daniel Jackson, claims to have founded the Free Republic of Verdis on a disputed strip along the Danube River between Croatia and Serbia. Arguing the land is terra nullius, he built an online micronation with citizens and passports. Croatian authorities removed him after a 2023 settlement attempt, leaving him running the project from exile in the United Kingdom.

President Trump polled GOP donors at Mar-a-Lago about their preference for the 2028 Republican presidential nominee between Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Vice President JD Vance. While some attendees favored Rubio, a former official suggested the group's leanings don't reflect broader GOP sentiment, noting Vance's stronger polling numbers.

An 18-year-old accused in an ISIS-inspired terror attack near Gracie Mansion flashed a salute honoring the group while being led from a police precinct. Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi, both 19, were arrested after a homemade bomb was thrown at protesters. Both reportedly made pro-ISIS statements and watched terror propaganda videos.

Pakistan has implemented austerity measures to conserve fuel amid Middle East conflict concerns. These include a two-week school closure, reduced government fuel allowances by 50%, and a four-day workweek for public offices, with 50% of staff working remotely. These steps aim to manage potential supply disruptions and reduce domestic demand for imported fuel.

Former US President Donald Trump has urged Australia to grant asylum to the Iranian women's national football team, warning they face severe consequences, potentially death, if returned to Iran. This plea follows the team's protest by not singing their national anthem, drawing criticism and sparking safety concerns for the players upon their return.

Bridgerton’s depiction of Queen Charlotte as a Black monarch has revived a long-running historical debate about her ancestry. While some genealogists argue she may have descended from a Moorish lineage in medieval Portugal, most historians remain sceptical. The controversy highlights how popular culture can reopen historical questions about race, representation and interpretation in Europe’s royal past.