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Iran trains its women for war!

Video / Iran trains its women for war!

Iranian women are receiving military and emergency training under the Janfada volunteer initiative in Tehran. Organisers claim that around 9.92 million women have registered for the programme.

- Feature

Can a president really rename a lake?

Trump vs Lake Ontario / Can a president really rename a lake?

US President Donald Trump has moved to rename Lake Ontario as “Lake America,” opening another flashpoint with Canada amid an ongoing trade dispute. But Can he actually rename a lake?

- Explainer

Today’s top 5 news stories

Today’s top 5 news stories

Beyond Headlines brings together the five biggest news stories of the day in one concise news digest to keep readers informed about the developments that matter. Here’s the news digest for 25 August 2026.

- Digest

A headless chicken’s incredible 18-month life

Inexplicable Mike / A headless chicken’s incredible 18-month life

How long can a chicken survive after being beheaded? A few minutes, perhaps. An hour, at best. But 18 months?

- Feature