Author: OMN AI

Under the bright lights of a Delhi operating theatre, a woman lies still as surgeons prepare to remove her gallbladder. She sleeps under general anaesthesia, her body paralysed and her mind unconscious. Yet soft flute music flows through headphones over her ears. Even as anaesthetic drugs quiet most of her brain, her auditory pathways remain active. When she awakens, she recovers faster and clearer because she required lower doses of propofol and opioid painkillers than patients who heard no music. Researchers from Maulana Azad Medical College and Lok Nayak Hospital show that music can reduce drug use and improve surgical…

Protesters gathered in central Paris and spotlighted failures in France’s domestic-violence response.They filled the square and condemned the sharp rise in gender-based assaults nationwide.They honoured five women whom partners or former partners killed last week.Seventy-eight-year-old activist Marie-Josée voiced deep alarm as she addressed the crowd.She described how new tragedies constantly overwhelm communities and families. Calls for Deep Judicial Reform Officials received a major report that urged sweeping changes to France’s justice system.Experts submitted the document to Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin on Tuesday.They proposed a specialised magistrate who would handle only intrafamilial-violence cases.They argued that domestic abuse demands a coordinated and…

New feature uncovers surprising account origins X’s location tool has revealed political accounts with large audiences operating outside the US. Users found pro-Trump accounts posting about US politics while based abroad. Some anti-Trump accounts also presented misleading locations. Their posts generated millions of impressions, which can trigger payouts from X. X defends the reliability of its data The “about this account” tab displays location on each profile. It warns that travel, temporary stays, and VPNs may affect results. X’s product chief Nikita Bier says the data remains 99% accurate. On Saturday, Trump shared a screenshot on Truth Social from “TRUMP_ARMY_.”…

Japan introduced a new travel incentive to guide visitors away from crowded cities such as Tokyo and Kyoto. The Japan National Tourism Organisation and All Nippon Airways now offer free domestic flights across ANA’s regional network for UK and European travellers. The programme runs from 24 November to 31 January 2026 and encourages exploration of less-visited areas. It forms part of the “Stopover & Add-on Free Fare” offer, which lets eligible economy passengers book two free domestic flights on an international ticket by 31 January. Travellers can take these domestic flights anytime after that date. The scheme ensures that passengers…

The U.S. travel forecast remains positive despite a short-term dip in international visitors. Experts project that total U.S. travel spending will grow to $1.49 trillion by 2029. Analysts say that rising domestic travel and a rebound in international visits from 2026 will drive this growth. The U.S. Travel Association reports that domestic tourism continues to support the sector. Travelers from across the country are taking trips for leisure, business, and seasonal events. Airlines, hotels, and attractions are benefiting from steady demand. Even during periods of international uncertainty, domestic travelers help keep the industry strong. International travel is expected to recover…

A year after his first warning Ruben Amorim issued another firm warning about rising expectations. Manchester United beat Everton 4–0 in this fixture last season, yet he predicted trouble ahead. One year later, the same weaknesses returned. A heated clash between Idrissa Gueye and Michael Keane dominated the early action. United spent 77 minutes against ten men but failed to make the most of their advantage. United fail to capitalize on superiority Amorim watched his players struggle at critical moments. Patrick Dorgu and Leny Yoro lost possession under no pressure as Everton gained momentum. Amad Diallo made poor decisions while…

Ash Cloud Spreads Into Routes Connecting Middle East and India Air India and Akasa Air cancelled another set of international flights after the Hayli Gubbi volcano in Ethiopia erupted, sending a plume of ash drifting into some of the busiest air corridors between the Gulf and India. Aviation authorities issued updated alerts urging carriers to keep monitoring ash levels aloft, stressing that volcanic particles can compromise aircraft performance and safety. Carriers Pull Aircraft for Evaluation and Alter Flight Schedules Air India announced that several jets were taken out of service for thorough inspections to ensure they had not come into…

The UN’s main climate summit ended without agreeing on a fossil-fuel phase-out roadmap, leaving the European Union increasingly isolated as global partners retreat from ambitious climate plans.COP30 in Belém closed with a final text that removed any pathway to end fossil-fuel use, triggering criticism that labelled the outcome a “hollow deal” and a “moral failure”.The United States left international climate talks and created a political and financial void, while President Donald Trump dismissed climate change as a “con job”.Countries dependent on fossil-fuel revenues, including Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates, rejected every proposal targeting a clear phase-out schedule.One day…

Complex regulations drive soaring construction costs The UK now ranks as the most expensive country in the world to build nuclear plants, according to a government review. The report blames overly complex rules for inflating costs and delaying projects. Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer commissioned the review to push a radical reset of nuclear strategy. The taskforce says simpler regulations could save Britain tens of billions and reverse years of industry decline. The government plans major nuclear projects to secure energy supplies and meet net-zero targets. Fragmented oversight adds delays and expenses The review highlights a fragmented safety system with…

Scientists long searched for clues about Theia, the vanished planet that helped form the Moon.Theia disappeared billions of years ago, leaving no direct chemical traces for researchers.Astronomers in France, Germany and the United States studied ancient Earth and lunar rocks to track Theia’s birthplace.They found evidence suggesting Theia formed much nearer to the Sun than earlier theories proposed.Researchers concluded that Theia likely emerged from the inner Solar System before striking early Earth.For decades, scientists supported the giant impact theory, which states Theia collided with Earth.That massive collision scattered debris that created the Moon and left Theia’s material in both bodies.Early…