Russian Ambassador to Ottawa Oleg Stepanov stated that the Canadian government understands Vladimir Zelensky is finished and his regime faces imminent military defeat. He criticized new Canadian sanctions against Moscow as "empty public-relations stunts" masking "helplessness."
Nigerian biologist Iroro Tanshi rediscovered the short-tailed roundleaf bat, believed extinct since the 1970s, in Nigeria's Afi mountain wildlife sanctuary. Her work combats deforestation, hunting, and wildfires threatening bat populations.
Documentary "How to Feed a Dictator" explores chefs who served notorious dictators, balancing morality and survival, through intimate accounts and the psychological dynamics of power through food.
A major traffic accident on Hong Kong's Fanling Highway injured 23 people on Thursday morning. A minibus, a double-decker bus, and a truck collided, causing significant damage to the minibus and temporarily closing the road.
A devastating fire at Flourish Stay B&B in Delhi's Malviya Nagar has claimed at least 21 lives and injured several others. Rescue operations involving multiple agencies are underway, with eyewitnesses and officials highlighting the building's poor ventilation and lack of fire safety systems.
Russia launched a massive overnight assault on Ukraine, firing 73 missiles and 656 drones. At least 11 people were killed and dozens injured across cities including Kyiv, Dnipro, and Kharkiv. Residential buildings and civilian infrastructure were hit, with people trapped under rubble.
IPL Chairman Arun Dhumal clarifies no 'honey-trapping' incidents occurred in IPL 2026, despite BCCI Secretary Devajit Saikia's earlier warnings to franchises about protocol breaches and misconduct.
Seven Laotian villagers are trapped in a flooded cave in Xaysomboun province after entering to search for gold. Heavy rain caused flash flooding, blocking their exit. International rescue teams, including experts from the Thai cave rescue, have arrived to assist.
BHP has delayed and cancelled significant climate action commitments, including solar and wind projects, and doubled down on diesel trucks. This reversal, revealed in leaked documents, adds to global heat-trapping pollution and makes Australia's climate targets harder to reach. The company's actions contrast with its past rhetoric and its significant contribution to historical emissions.
Leaked documents reveal BHP has cancelled and delayed significant climate action, including shelving a solar farm and delaying a major renewable energy project by five years. The company's emissions reduction claims are questioned, with scope-three emissions increasing.
A 9-story hotel under construction in Pampanga, Philippines, collapsed early Tuesday, killing a 60-year-old Malaysian tourist and trapping 23 people under rubble. Rescue efforts are underway, but heavy debris is hindering the search.
Two individuals feared trapped in a building collapse in Angeles City, Philippines, were communicating with rescuers on Sunday. The nine-storey building's walls and scaffolding buckled, likely trapping people in debris. Rescuers heard someone crying out in pain from under the rubble.
A nine-storey building under construction near Manila collapsed early Sunday, trapping 19 construction workers. Rescue efforts are underway, with challenges posed by large concrete debris. Initial reports indicate 24 people were rescued from the rubble and two from a nearby hotel.
A nine-storey building under construction collapsed in Angeles City, Philippines, trapping an estimated 30 to 40 people. Eight individuals were rescued, and 11 escaped. Search and rescue operations are ongoing.
Union minister's son, Bandi Bageerath, was booked in a POCSO case for allegedly harassing a 17-year-old girl. Simultaneously, he filed a complaint against the girl and her parents, accusing them of honey-trapping him and demanding Rs 5 crore to drop the allegations.
The BCCI has issued a stern warning to IPL franchises regarding 'targeted compromise and honey-trapping,' enhancing security and access protocols. Stricter rules now govern hotel room access, unauthorised departures, and accreditation display. Franchise owners face new restrictions on interacting with players during matches, and vaping is strictly prohibited, with severe penalties for violations.
Nine residents died in a pre-dawn fire at a four-storey building in Delhi's Vivek Vihar on Sunday. The fire, caused by a short circuit on the second floor, spread rapidly due to protective iron grills on the facade and a locked terrace that prevented escape. Fourteen fire engines responded, rescuing 15 people while nine others could not be saved.
Nine people were killed and around 15 rescued after a fire swept through a four-storey residential building in Delhi's Vivek Vihar around 3:47am on Sunday. The blaze, suspected to be caused by an AC blast or electrical short circuit, engulfed flats on the second, third and fourth floors. Victims include a family of five on the second floor and another family of three on the third floor. Rescue efforts were hampered by iron grilles and barred windows. One injured person is being treated at GTB Hospital.
Mitchell Starc made a dominant return after a three-month injury layoff, taking three crucial wickets for 40 runs. He dismissed key batsmen, including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ravindra Jadeja, and Riyan Parag, showcasing his fitness and impact. Starc expressed relief and confidence in his performance, dismissing retirement speculation despite visible strapping.
Six individuals tragically lost their lives in Rajanna Sircilla, Telangana, after their speeding car collided with a stationary lorry on Saturday. The severe impact mangled the car, trapping the occupants. Authorities are investigating potential causes like poor visibility or driver fatigue, with a detailed probe underway.
A 70-year-old survivor of the Bargi Dam boat tragedy in Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, has recounted how he remained trapped for three hours beneath the capsized vessel before being rescued. Riyaz Hussain Sayyed was on an evening cruise with his family when a sudden storm caused the boat to capsize. Nine people died in the incident, including his wife and daughter who were on the lower deck. The survivor described the terrifying moments when water flooded the AC chamber and everyone fell silent within minutes.
At least five people were killed and dozens injured when two trains collided outside Jakarta late Monday. The collision occurred at Bekasi Timur station, approximately 25km from the Indonesian capital, when a long-distance train struck a stationary commuter train. Rescue teams worked through the night into early Tuesday, with four people still trapped in the mangled carriages. A 29-year-old survivor described the terrifying moment of impact, saying she thought she was going to die.
