BMW posts 37% drop in annual net profit, warns of 'subdued' Chinese demand

NBA Playoffs: Unprecedented Road DominanceIn a historic turn during the NBA playoffs, road teams have remarkably gone 6-0 over three days, with the Golden State Warriors leading the charge by defeating the second-seeded Rockets and winning Game 1 against the Timberwolves. Additionally, the Indiana Pacers stunned the top-seeded Cavaliers, while the Denver Nuggets upset the Thunder, showcasing the league's increasing parity and high-scoring games. This unprecedented success for road teams highlights a shift in the...

A new study published in JAMA Neurology debunks “an alleged ‘mystery’ neurological illness” that emerged in New Brunswick six years ago. The research examined 25 cases of patients diagnosed with neurological syndrome of unknown cause (NSUC), finding no support for this diagnosis. Instead, all patients were identified with known conditions like neurodegenerative diseases and traumatic brain injury, with the study concluding a probability of less than .001 for a new disease. The findings emphasize the...

Syrian authorities have arrested Bassam Yousef Salman Ali, a former military doctor, for his alleged role in torture and killings at Tishreen Military Hospital during the previous regime. The Ministry of Interior accused him of transforming the hospital into a site for medical crimes, including organ trafficking and extorting families of detainees, while reportedly participating in lethal injections that led to detainee deaths. Ongoing investigations aim to uncover further crimes committed by Ali during his...

Chained Dog Awareness New Zealand is actively seeking the identity of a man filmed abusing a dog in Manurewa, offering rewards totaling $7000 for information. The search is concentrated in the Weymouth/Clendon area, but attempts to gather information through door-knocking have been unsuccessful. A video shared by CDANZ shows the man hitting, kicking, and violently swinging the dog by its leash before slamming it onto the path, prompting urgent calls for assistance in identifying him....

The US may begin deporting migrants to Libya as part of its immigration enforcement efforts, with military flights potentially starting this week. This controversial move occurs amidst ongoing conflict in Libya, which the US State Department warns against traveling to due to crime and civil unrest. The US, under President Trump's administration, seeks cooperation from several countries for deportations, and while the exact number of migrants and their destination in Libya remain unclear, discussions with...

Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has faced backlash from Indian officials for criticizing the "two tier" tax arrangement in the UK-India trade deal, which she previously supported as business and trade secretary. Indian officials claim the deal was nearly finalized under her leadership, but negotiations stalled due to elections, leading to a compromise of three years of national insurance relief for Indian workers. Badenoch's spokesman disputes this account, insisting she rejected the proposal, while senior Conservatives...