Gill's 80 and lower-order stand help India beat England in first ODI

Scientists Seek Answer to Poland's 90-Year-Old Crooked Forest Mystery

A forest in Poland is home to hundreds of pine trees whose lower trunks curve sharply near the ground. The trees were planted in the late 1920s but were left unattended after World War Two disrupted local life. One leading theory suggests foresters intentionally bent the young saplings to produce specialized curved timber. Natural explanations such as heavy snowfall have also been proposed, though none have been conclusively proven. Researchers are now working to solve the mystery before the opportunity to study it is lost.

Jennifer Lopez sells Beverly Hills mansion shared with Ben Affleck after price cut

Jennifer Lopez has successfully sold the Beverly Hills estate she once shared with ex-husband Ben Affleck. The couple had originally purchased the sprawling property for over $60 million in 2023. Following their divorce, the mansion was listed and relisted several times before finding a buyer. Affleck transferred his ownership stake to Lopez, leaving her to handle the sale independently. Lopez has since relocated to a smaller residence in Hidden Hills.

Labrador collapses on Ben Nevis after ingesting discarded cannabis on trail

A black Labrador named Tokyo fell seriously ill while hiking Ben Nevis, Scotland's highest mountain, with vets suspecting she had consumed discarded cannabis on the trail. The Lochaber Mountain Rescue Team had to assist in carrying the stricken dog down the mountain. Tokyo was taken to a veterinary clinic where she received treatment and made a full recovery. Her owner is now urging fellow pet owners to remain vigilant about the risk of discarded drugs on popular hiking routes.

Several dead in Brussels construction site fire, say authorities