Bangladesh measles outbreak nears 1,000 child deaths as cases cross 180,000

New leafless 'devil flower' species discovered in Thai national park

Scientists have identified a new plant species, Thismia daemona, in Thailand's Thong Pha Phum National Park. The plant is unusual in that it lacks leaves and any green structures entirely. Instead of photosynthesising, it obtains nutrients by feeding on underground fungi. Its striking horn-like appearance has led researchers to nickname it the 'devil flower'. The discovery is considered a significant contribution to the study of this rare and little-understood plant group.

Illegal mosque razing sparks row in UP's Saharanpur, SP MP put under house arrest

US regulator probes Tesla Cybercabs over safety compliance a day after Austin launch

The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has launched an investigation into Tesla's newly introduced driverless Cybercab taxis. The probe focuses on whether the steering wheel-free vehicles comply with federal safety standards. The Cybercabs were launched in Austin, Texas, on Thursday, and the agency intends to scrutinize Tesla's self-certification process. The regulatory review mirrors similar safety scrutiny previously faced by rival autonomous vehicle company Zoox.

One dead and 11 missing after landslide hits China’s Jiangxi