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Ukraine, Russia trade strikes after Witkoff talks

Soon after Putin and Zelenskyy expressed willingness to resume US-mediated talks, Russia and Ukraine traded major…

SA mother spared jail for 6yo daughter's death in car crash

A mother who got lost on the way to church before failing to give way at an intersection – causing a crash which killed…

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong warns South Korea, says border loudspeakers to be ready

SEOUL, Oct 22 (Reuters) - North Korea will place anti-South Korea loudspeakers on standby along the entire border…

Time for the truth about Jordon Steele-John, rather than conspiracy theories

David Shoebridge is genuine in wanting an independent inquiry into Jordon Steele-John. Some of his party’s supporters,…

Accused killer tells court fellow prisoner threw faeces on him

Accused High Country killer Greg Lynn tells a court he has had been attacked with faeces and bodily fluids during his…

New World screwworm cases confirmed in wildlife in Texas, beef cow in New Mexico

WASHINGTON, Oct 21 (Reuters) - The US Department of Agriculture said on Wednesday it confirmed the first detection of…

‘Glaring inaccuracies’: New Delhi rebukes UN over ‘India-based’ tag for Dawood’s D-Company

Greg Lynn says he’s being paid ‘peanuts’ for prison work and attacked by other inmates

The former pilot is applying for bail while he awaits trial for the murder of camper Carol Clay.

Meta strikes deal to keep Zuckerberg in California after wealth tax concerns

Oct 21 (Reuters) - Meta Platforms has struck a deal with Mark Zuckerberg to keep him living in California after the CEO…

Trump Holds Back on Russia Sanctions as Ukraine Talks Advance

US President Donald Trump said Washington is avoiding new sanctions and other escalatory steps against Russia while…

'Let's Visit Mumbai Temple': How Tiger Shroff Shooting Accused Was Tricked

Tiger Shroff, the son of actor Jackie Shroff, was shot at on Sunday evening when he had gone to play football in…

Keralam on high alert as rain intensifies; IMD sounds orange alert for four districts on October 22

The eastern ghat regions, southern Keralam and parts of Central Travancore received heavy overnight rain, disrupting…

North Korea to resume propaganda broadcasts, South Korea urges dialogue

Pyongyang plans to resume broadcasting anti-South Korean propaganda along the armed border.

Trump Claims US Has 'Defeated' Iran, Defends JCPOA Withdrawal

US President Donald Trump claimed at a rally that the United States had defeated Iran “militarily, financially, and…

'This war must end': UN and Swiss officials hold talks on Sudan conflict

On Wednesday the UN special envoy for Sudan, Pekka Haavisto, and Swiss officials opened a new meeting of regional and…

Coastal construction threaten mangrove forest that protects Vietnam's biggest city

Construction projects are putting at risk a mangrove forest that stands between Vietnam's Ho Chi Minh City and rising…

In Bihar, 1.03 crore pensioners’ verification completed; Madhubani leads beneficiary verification

Patna ranks first in total number of pensioners. Remaining beneficiaries urged to complete their life verification at…

DFA calls out Chinese Embassy for series of 'undiplomatic' posts

The Department of Foreign Affairs has rebuked the Chinese Embassy in Manila over a string of increasingly combative…

US Orders Staff out of Saudi Arabia, Reduces Troop Presence Across Middle East — Reports

The US State Department ordered non-emergency government employees and their families to leave Saudi Arabia as security…

Temple elephant runs amok

An elephant carrying a 650kg sacred gold shrine went on a rampage during a Hindu festival.

VB-G RAM G: Restrictions lifted; workers to get work in all 38 districts of Bihar

Earlier, considering the agricultural season and also to ensure that agricultural activities were not disrupted,…

In 2025, three African wild dog brothers travelled 4,126 km across Zambia in eight months, a record dispersal distance for an African mammal

A 2025 study found three wild dog brothers left their Zambian pack and traveled 4,126 km in eight months, the longest…

Sheetal Devi, Toman Kumar win compound mixed team gold at Asian Para Games

India's Sheetal Devi and Toman Kumar won the gold medal in the compound mixed team event at the Asian Para Games on…

Wrong anthems played at Asian Para Games after mishap-marred Asian Games

Wrong national anthems were played thrice at the Asian Para Games in Nagoya, forcing the city's mayor to apologise…

Brazil’s Bolsonaro challenges Lula to expand release of personal records

Right-wing presidential candidate says he will release personal records if his opponent Lula meets his conditions.

Smith aims to get flyer relaxed again after frustrating campaign

In a perfect world, Matt Smith would be taking Idle Flyer to the Cox Plate on Saturday. He hopes to still get her to a…

U.S. pulls diplomats from Saudi Arabia as it reportedly readies Iran strikes after midterms

The U.S. ordered non-emergency staff out of Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes on an airport and an oil field, reviving…

Trump suggests renaming Atlantic Ocean the 'American Ocean'

Donald Trump has once again floated renaming one of the oceans bordering the United States, suggesting the Atlantic…

Out-of-home care manager pleads not guilty to choking, raping colleagues

Damian Ellis Spohr denies 30 charges relating to five alleged victims between 2020 and 2025, spanning several locations…

Emma Stone bought LA home for $2.3m, sold it for $4.3m five years later

Emma Stone has beautifully transformed a historic home in Los Angeles, which she bought for $2.3 million back in 2019.…

Wife’s father paid for joint house; Kerala HC orders husband to vacate

The dispute involved a couple who got married in 2012. The woman told the court that her father had paid Rs 30 lakh to…

AMABHUNGANE ANALYSIS: Gloves come off between PetroSA and ex-partner, Nako Energy

Nako Energy was once a trusted insider at the state-owned petroleum company. Now, PetroSA accuses its former partner of…

‘We were nervous’: Why Tonga players feared for Haumole Olakau’atu before England clash

The Manly forward was chosen to lead the pre-match Sipi Tau – regarded as the ultimate honour for a Tongan player.

New Mexico sues to stop payouts to Jeffrey Epstein’s lawyer, accountant

The lawsuit alleges the pair facilitated, financed and concealed Epstein’s sex-trafficking operation, including at his…

Paid Rs 1 lakh for gold chain, got nothing; jeweller ordered to pay Rs 1.3 lakh

Himachal Pradesh state consumer commission upheld a decision directing Shri Ganesh Jewellers to refund Rs 1 lakh.…