Seven devotees died and at least 30 were injured when the roof of an under-construction Hanuman temple collapsed during a religious program in Parbhani district, India. Six injured are in critical condition.
Daphne Chan secured Hong Kong's first women's individual bronze medal at the Asian Fencing Championships, defeating South Korean and Japanese opponents before falling to eventual finalist Sera Azuma.
Sandra Oh discusses her return to London's National Theatre in a modern reimagining of Molière’s Le Misanthrope, her journey from TV success in Killing Eve to embracing collaborative theatre work, and her reflections on power, identity, and personal growth.
One person died after two freight trains collided on a bridge in Munich overnight. Two cars derailed and fell about 5 meters to the road below, but the cargo was not hazardous. The cause of the collision is under investigation.
Wales are preparing for potential manager Craig Bellamy's move to Burnley, with Steve Cooper and Rob Edwards on a shortlist of successors. Burnley are pursuing Bellamy, who has two years left on his contract with Wales but has expressed a desire to return to club football.
A survivor of the Bedford train crash described bodies being flung across carriages, causing broken bones and deep wounds. The collision killed the driver, injured 89, and hospitalized 33. Investigations will use the train's black box and signal data recorder.
Literary magazine Granta will cease publishing Commonwealth short story prize winners after accusations that one winning entry was AI-generated. Granta cited editorial integrity and lack of control over external partnerships. The author denied using AI, attributing their writing style to speech-to-text software due to health conditions.
Dmitry Medvedev stated that following the US-Iran deal, Israel, feeling its expectations of Iran's defeat unmet, will seek revenge. He also warned that the Strait of Hormuz has become a 'Persian nuke' that will be used.
Turkey's World Cup hopes ended in tears after a 1-0 loss to Paraguay, marking their exit with a match to spare. Despite 62 shots across two games, they failed to score, setting a new World Cup record for most attempts without a goal.
Spain's tourism minister, Jordi Hereu, is pushing to diversify the country's appeal beyond traditional "sun and sand" offerings as it anticipates a record 100 million foreign visitors. The strategy aims for "calm growth" to manage overtourism concerns and climate impacts, focusing on inland and cultural experiences.
Paris anticipates over 2 million attendees for the Fête de la Musique, a free street festival. Authorities are implementing enhanced safety measures, including safe spaces and warnings about waterways, following incidents last year. The event coincides with a heatwave, with 1,400 water fountains available.
Paris anticipates over 2 million attendees for the Fête de la Musique, with warnings of record temperatures and a zero-tolerance approach to last year's incidents of sexual violence and public disorder.
Hong Kong and Shenzhen will pilot new measures this year to ease cross-border flows of data, materials, and capital within the Northern Metropolis development, focusing on the Hetao Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone. The initiative aims to foster collaboration and support Hong Kong's ambition to become an international I&T hub.
Hong Kong and Shenzhen will launch pilot initiatives this year to ease cross-border flows of data, materials, and capital within the Northern Metropolis development. The measures aim to foster collaboration and support Hong Kong's ambition to become an international I&T hub.
Hong Kong and Shenzhen are discussing implementation details for a pilot project to ease the cross-border flow of data, materials, and capital within the Hetao Innovation Zone. The initiative aims to foster collaboration and support Hong Kong's ambition to become a global innovation hub.
A woman and her lover have been arrested in Meerut for allegedly strangling her six-year-old son, whom they reportedly killed because he was seen as an obstacle to their relationship. The child's body was found in the Hastinapur forests.
China has developed and is testing the world's first intelligent squid fishing robot. The smart machine mimics human movements to attract deep-water squid and can adapt its behavior based on how the creatures bite. It is currently undergoing sea trials aboard the Song Hang research vessel in the northwestern Pacific Ocean.
Matheus Cunha scored twice and Vinícius Júnior added a third as Brazil secured a 3-0 victory over Haiti, moving to the top of World Cup Group C. Haiti is now eliminated from the tournament.
Australia has confirmed its first mainland case of the deadly H5 strain of bird flu in a migratory sea bird found in Western Australia. The detection means the highly contagious variant is now present on every continent, though authorities state there is no evidence of mass mortalities or poultry infection yet.
A train driver has died and 89 people have been injured, 11 seriously, after two East Midlands Railway services collided near Bedford. British Transport Police declared a major incident, with disruption expected to continue into Saturday.
A train driver has died and 89 people have been injured after two East Midlands Railway services collided near Bedford. Eleven people suffered very serious injuries in the incident, which occurred around 17:15 BST on Friday. The cause is under investigation.
Indian cricketers Harbhajan Singh and S Sreesanth's past "slapgate" controversy has resurfaced. Sreesanth challenged Harbhajan, citing a recent advertisement he believes referenced the 2008 incident, claiming financial benefit for Harbhajan and stating he has blocked the spinner.
A train driver has died and 89 people have been injured, 11 seriously, after two East Midlands Railway services collided near Bedford. British Transport Police declared a major incident following the crash, which occurred around 17:15 BST.
Gary Lineker will make a special guest appearance on ITV's World Cup coverage for the Germany v Côte d’Ivoire match. This marks his first terrestrial TV appearance since leaving the BBC 13 months ago. He is currently in New York recording his podcast for Netflix.
