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Deadly shooting in Kashmir: gunmen Kill over 20 tourists 

Deadly shooting in Kashmir: gunmen Kill over 20 tourists 

Authorities have reported that at least two dozen individuals lost their lives when gunmen targeted a group of domestic tourists at a well-known scenic location in Indian-administered Kashmir, according to information provided to the BBC.  A violent incident occurred in Pahalgam, a scenic town in the Himalayas, frequently called the “Switzerland of India.”Omar Abdullah, the […]
Crime caught in reflection: man jailed for rape

Crime caught in reflection: man jailed for rape

According to reports, a South Korean high court has maintained a 24-year-old man’s conviction for several sexual offences, including rape, after the assault was captured on surveillance tape and mirrored on a washing machine lid.  Until detectives saw the assault in the lid’s reflection, the victim’s CCTV footage did not seem to document the incident. […]
Istanbul mayor jailed before being chosen to run against Erdogan

Istanbul mayor jailed before being chosen to run against Erdogan

A formal arrest has been made of a rival to Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who now faces charges of corruption. Ekrem Imamoglu, the mayor of Istanbul, is poised to be chosen as the Republican People’s Party’s (CHP) candidate for the 2028 presidential election in a vote scheduled for Sunday. Imamoglu has refuted the allegations, […]
France police expel hundreds of squatter migrants from Paris theatre

France police expel hundreds of squatter migrants from Paris theatre

On Tuesday, French police carried out an eviction of over 400 migrants who had been occupying the Gaite Lyrique theatre in central Paris for a period exceeding three months. Law enforcement officials initiated their operation just before 6 a.m. (0500 GMT) at the theatre, where a large crowd of demonstrators had assembled to voice their […]
UN reveals one-year-olds among rape victims in Sudan's civil war

UN reveals one-year-olds among rape victims in Sudan’s civil war

The UN children’s agency, Unicef, reports that armed men are perpetrating rape and sexual assault against children as young as one amid the ongoing civil war in Sudan. Mass sexual violence has been extensively recorded as a tool of warfare in the ongoing conflict that has persisted for nearly two years in the country. Unicef’s […]
TikTok profited from sexual livestreams involving youngsters

TikTok profited from sexual livestreams involving youngsters

According to reports from the BBC, TikTok is generating revenue from sexual livestreams featuring teenagers as young as 15. Interviews with three women in Kenya revealed that they embarked on this activity during their teenage years. Sources revealed that TikTok was a platform for openly advertising and negotiating payments for more explicit content, which would […]

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Democracy

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Trump begins Gulf tour in Saudi Arabia, seeking mega economic agreements.

Trump begins Gulf tour in Saudi Arabia, seeking mega economic agreements. 

On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump embarked on a tour of affluent Gulf states, starting with a visit to Saudi Arabia. His primary objective is the pursuit of trillions of dollars in investments, overshadowing pressing security concerns such as the ongoing conflict in Gaza and Iran’s nuclear ambitions.  As he stepped off Air Force One, […]
UK outlines flagship immigration policies under pressure

UK outlines flagship immigration policies under pressure 

Facing mounting pressure, UK Prime Minister keir starmer pledged on Monday to “finally take back control” of Britain’s borders. This announcement came as his government introduced new policies aimed at curbing immigration and countering the increasing support for far-right movements.  Labour leader Starmer has declared the termination of what he described as an “experiment in […]
Trump’s controversial consideration: suspending habeas corpus 

Trump’s controversial consideration: suspending habeas corpus 

In a significant development, a senior aide to Donald Trump has revealed that the administration is “actively looking at” the possibility of suspending habeas corpus, which is the legal right allowing individuals to contest their detention in court.  On Friday, Stephen Miller, the deputy chief of staff at the White House, addressed reporters, stating that […]
'We were terrified': civilians recount India-Pakistan shelling 

‘We were terrified’: civilians recount India-Pakistan shelling 

In the early hours of Wednesday morning, Mohammed Waheed was deep in slumber at his residence in Pakistan-administered Kashmir when a powerful explosion jolted him awake.  “Before we could fully comprehend the situation, additional missiles hit, leading to widespread panic and chaos,” he shared with the BBC, noting that he had leapt out of bed […]

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Sports

Fight for survival: will Leeds and Burnley stay in the premier league? 

Leeds United and Burnley have officially secured their positions in the Premier League, achieving this milestone with two matches remaining in the season.  Despite the possibility of finishing the season with a remarkable 100 points, both teams are already facing predictions of relegation for the upcoming season.  The Clarets are poised for a swift return […]
Fight for survival: will Leeds and Burnley stay in the premier league? 
Manchester derby disappoints, changes needed

Manchester derby disappoints, changes needed

The sentiment surrounding the 196th Manchester derby was succinctly captured in a remark shared on the BBC Sport website.  One respondent’s assertion that it was ‘the worst derby match in the world’ may be an exaggeration, but the sentiment captured the prevailing mood.  “It’s a Manchester derby,” expressed former United captain Gary Neville on Sky […]
Chelsea complete  £62.4m double deal for Quenda & Essugo

Chelsea complete  £62.4m double deal for Quenda & Essugo

Chelsea has finalised the acquisition of Sporting midfielders Geovany Quenda and Dario Essugo. The Portuguese club confirmed a total fee of approximately £62.4 million for the double signing.  As reported on the Sporting website, the seventeen-year-old winger Quenda is set to join Chelsea for a fee that could reach £44 million. However, he will continue […]
Smith retires from ODIs after Australia’s Champions Trophy exit

Smith retires from ODIs after Australia’s Champions Trophy exit

Steve Smith has retired from one-day international cricket after Australia’s disappointing semi-final exit from the Champions Trophy. The 35-year-old athlete has represented Australia in 170 One Day Internationals, scoring 12 centuries. His career highlights include clinching the ODI World Cup titles in 2015 and 2023. In a notable turn of events, Smith took the helm […]

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Editorial

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Ecuador’s cockfight tragedy: 12 gunned down in cold blood

Ecuador’s cockfight tragedy: 12 gunned down in cold blood

Authorities in Ecuador have confirmed the arrest of four individuals linked to a deadly attack by gunmen at a cockfighting venue, resulting in the deaths of 12 people.  During police raids in the north-western Manabí province on Friday, authorities confiscated weapons along with replica police and army uniforms. This operation took place just one day […]
£4.8 million gold toilet stolen in 5 minutes

£4.8 million gold toilet stolen in 5 minutes

A court has revealed that thieves executed an audacious raid at Blenheim Palace, making off with a solid gold toilet valued at £4.8 million in a mere five minutes. In September 2019, a fully functioning toilet was installed at a stately home in Oxfordshire as part of an art exhibition. Michael Jones, 39, a resident […]
Trump promises to end 'very costly' daylight savings time

Trump promises to end ‘very costly’ daylight savings time

President-elect Donald Trump has expressed his intention to abolish daylight saving time (DST), claiming it is “inconvenient” and “very costly” for the American populace. In a recent statement on his platform, Truth Social, Trump expressed that Daylight Saving Time has “a small but strong constituency, but shouldn’t” continue, asserting that his Republican party aims to […]
Sea turtle stew causes three deaths and many more illnesses

Sea turtle stew causes three deaths and many more illnesses

In a tragic incident in the Philippines, three individuals have lost their lives, and at least 32 others have been hospitalized following the consumption of an endangered sea turtle prepared in a stew. Officials reported that dozens of Indigenous Teduray people had experienced symptoms, including diarrhea, vomiting, and abdominal spasms, after consuming a dish last […]

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Tesla board members are discussing Elon Musk's pay. 
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Tesla board members are discussing Elon Musk’s pay. 

Tesla’s board has established a special committee to evaluate CEO Elon Musk‘s compensation, potentially leading to a new stock options package, according to a report by the Financial Times on Wednesday.  According to a newspaper report citing multiple sources familiar with the situation, a two-member committee has been formed, consisting

Trump begins Gulf tour in Saudi Arabia, seeking mega economic agreements.
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Trump begins Gulf tour in Saudi Arabia, seeking mega economic agreements. 

On Tuesday, U.S. President Donald Trump embarked on a tour of affluent Gulf states, starting with a visit to Saudi Arabia. His primary objective is the pursuit of trillions of dollars in investments, overshadowing pressing security concerns such as the ongoing conflict in Gaza and Iran’s nuclear ambitions.  As he

UK outlines flagship immigration policies under pressure
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UK outlines flagship immigration policies under pressure 

Facing mounting pressure, UK Prime Minister keir starmer pledged on Monday to “finally take back control” of Britain’s borders. This announcement came as his government introduced new policies aimed at curbing immigration and countering the increasing support for far-right movements.  Labour leader Starmer has declared the termination of what he

Trump’s controversial consideration: suspending habeas corpus 
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Trump’s controversial consideration: suspending habeas corpus 

In a significant development, a senior aide to Donald Trump has revealed that the administration is “actively looking at” the possibility of suspending habeas corpus, which is the legal right allowing individuals to contest their detention in court.  On Friday, Stephen Miller, the deputy chief of staff at the White

IPhone maker Foxconn to build Mitsubishi electric vehicles 
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IPhone maker Foxconn to build Mitsubishi electric vehicles 

Foxconn, renowned for manufacturing Apple’s iPhones, has revealed its intentions to enter the electric vehicle (EV) market in collaboration with Japanese automotive powerhouse Mitsubishi Motors.  A preliminary agreement has been reached, allowing a Foxconn joint venture to take on the design and construction of vehicles in Taiwan for Mitsubishi.  According

'We were terrified': civilians recount India-Pakistan shelling 
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‘We were terrified’: civilians recount India-Pakistan shelling 

In the early hours of Wednesday morning, Mohammed Waheed was deep in slumber at his residence in Pakistan-administered Kashmir when a powerful explosion jolted him awake.  “Before we could fully comprehend the situation, additional missiles hit, leading to widespread panic and chaos,” he shared with the BBC, noting that he

Ten dead after tourist boats capsize in southern China 
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Ten dead after tourist boats capsize in southern China 

In a tragic incident in southwestern China, strong winds led to the capsizing of four tourist boats, resulting in the deaths of at least 10 individuals and leaving 70 others hospitalized.  On Sunday, a sudden surge of strong winds resulted in boats capsizing in a river in Qianxi city, Guizhou,

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