Some of the five migrants killed in Channel crossing may have been crushed to death
Several of the victims may have suffocated while being crushed inside the boat ...
EU gives TikTok ultimatum over allegedly 'addictive' new app feature; Deets here
The European Commission has issued an ultimatum regarding TikTok, the social media platform's latest app feature. Concerns have been raised regarding the addictive nature of TikTok Lite. By Published on Apr 24, 2024 | 03:04 PM IST |
10-year-old calls police after finding dad fatally shot mom and three brothers; Here’s what we know
A 10-year-old boy in Oklahoma City made a shocking discovery on Monday morning inside their home on Mirage Street. The boy found his parents and three brothers dead. By Published on Apr 24, 2024 | 01:21 PM IST | 739 10-year-old calls
Tourist clawed by bear on Romanian road after stopping for photo
A Scottish tourist was clawed by a bear after it climbed into her car window on a Romanian highway Monday — but still managed to snag a shot of the not-so-friendly fur ball before it slashed her arm. The woman, 72, was cruising with a friend along the
Musk decision to leave knife attack video on X prompts police terror warning, says Australian senator
An Australian senator said on Wednesday that police feared Elon Musk's decision to ignore a regulator order and leave footage on his social media platform X of a Sydney bishop being stabbed might encourage people to join terrorist groups. An Australian court
Thousands in heatwave-hit Bangladesh pray for rain
Thousands of Bangladeshis gathered to pray for rain on Wednesday in the middle of an extreme heatwave that prompted authorities to shut down schools around the country. Extensive scientific research has found climate change is causing heat waves to become
10-year-old wakes up to find his family killed in murder-suicide ‘massacre'
A 10-year-old boy woke up to discover his father killed his entire family and mother before killing himself, Oklahoma Police said on April 23. In a press conference, Oklahoma City Police Sgt. Gary Knight said that the father, Jonathon Candy, had
Iran president arrives in Sri Lanka as minister sought for arrest
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi arrived in Sri Lanka on Wednesday to inaugurate a power and irrigation project, unaccompanied by his interior minister who is being sought for arrest over a deadly 1994 bombing. Raisi travelled to the island nation after
Dozens of illegal Israeli settlers storm Al-Aqsa Mosque on Passover
Dozens of illegal Israeli settlers stormed the Al-Aqsa Mosque compound in the occupied East Jerusalem to mark Jewish Passover on Wednesday. In a statement, the Islamic Endowments ...
Germany’s housing crisis persists
Germany’s housing crisis persists, with an 18.3 percent year-on-year decrease in residential building permits for February, the Federal Statistical Office (Destatis) says. The downward trend in recent years continues, with only 18,200 apartments granted
US Justice Department to pay survivors of Nassar abuse $138m
The U.S. Justice Department has reached a $138.7 million civil settlement with hundreds of victims of former USA Gymnastics doctor Larry Nassar, who is serving time in prison for sexually abusing athletes under his care, the agency said on Tuesday. The
Russian deputy defense minister arrested for corruption
MOSCOW, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Russian Deputy Defense Minister Timur Ivanov has been detained for taking a bribe "on an especially large
Myanmar ranks third in ASEAN for heritage parks
YANGON, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Myanmar ranked third among ASEAN (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) countries for its heritage parks, the state-run media Myanma Alinn reported on Wednesday. According to the ASEAN Center
Indonesia's central bank raises benchmark interest rate to 6.25 pct
JAKARTA, April 24 (Xinhua) -- Indonesia's central bank, Bank Indonesia (BI), announced here on Wednesday raising the benchmark interest rate
Who's Who in Donald Trump's Hush-Money Trial
The former president is required to attend court throughout the six-week criminal trial in Manhattan.
Trump Shaped the Supreme Court. Now He Wants His Victory.
The former president expects loyalty while the justices stress independence.
Botswana rejects controversial UK proposal on asylum-seekers
Gaborone, Botswana - Botswana says it has rejected a proposal to accept asylum-seekers from the United Kingdom, an arrangement similar to the one Rwanda has agreed to. The UK's House of Lords on Monday passed a bill that will see migrants deported to Rwanda in
"We are just trying to....": CSK coach Fleming after loss to LSG
Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], April 24 (ANI): Following his side's six-wicket loss to Lucknow Super Giants, Chennai Super Kings (CSK) head coach Stephen Fleming said that the team is not focusing on finding a quick fix to their problems, but rather a right
Chinese swimming scandal: a strong defence by world anti-doping body, but narrative of 'cover-up' remains
When the news broke last weekend that 23 Chinese swimmers had tested positive to a banned drug in early 2021 and were allowed to compete at the Tokyo Olympic Games six months later without sanction, many people - particularly in the Western world - immediately
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits Philippines, forces schools to suspend classes again
Extreme heat scorched the Philippines on Wednesday, forcing schools in some areas to suspend in-person classes and prompting warnings for people to limit the amount of time spent outdoors. The months of March, April and May are typically the hottest and driest
Blinken arrives in Shanghai on second visit to China in less than a year
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken arrived in China on Wednesday on
Hajj permits start for domestic pilgrims in Saudi Arabia
Cairo: Saudi Arabia is set to start Wednesday (today) issuing permits for citizens and Muslim foreign residents who will perform upcoming Hajj pilgrimage. The permits for the domestic pilgrimage will be issued via the government platform Absher and the Saudi
