Italian fashion designer Valentino dies aged 93
Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known as Valentino, has died at the age of 93.One of the giants of 20th century fashion, Valentino's creations were worn by c
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Over 5 million visit Taj Mahal in three days as Urs draws record crowds
More than 5 million people visited the Taj Mahal over the past three days, with Saturday recording the highest footfall, at the iconic monument in Agra, India, widely reg
Roger Allers, ‘The Lion King’ Director, Dies at 76
Roger Allers, a longtime Disney writer and the co-director of the 1994 animated classic “The Lion King,†has died. He was 76.Allers’ death was confirme
Alleged offenders still on the run two days after daylight shooting
Two days after a man was shot in a targeted daylight attack in Onehunga Auckland, police still have not arrested the people responsible.Police found the man in a criti
Flash floods, evacuations, and a fatality as severe storms hit Sydney
Severe storms and heavy rain have triggered flash flooding across Sydney and parts of New South Wales, leading to evacuations, emergency rescues, and one fatality.Accordi
Heavy rain still expected after Northland storm warning cancelled
A severe thunderstorm warning for Northland has been lifted, but flooding has already affected parts of the region and more heavy rain is expected.Meteorological Service
Trump threatens tariffs on countries opposing Greenland takeover
US President Donald Trump has threatened to place tariffs on nations that do not go along with his ambitions to annex Greenland.Trump says at a White House meeting that h
Trump tells Cuba to make a deal, before it is too late
Donald Trump has urged Cuba to make a deal or face consequences, warning that the flow of Venezuelan oil and money would now stop.The BBC reports that the US president ha
Dozens arrested and one police officer injured in Minneapolis protests
At least 29 people have been arrested in Minneapolis during protests over the death of a woman who was shot by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.BBC re
Hundreds of firefighters on standby as Sydney tops 40 degrees
New South Wales officials have said 600 firefighters remain on standby waiting to tackle any fires that may arise as temperatures across the state are forecast to r
Man shot dead in western Sydney
A man has been found dead inside his western Sydney unit after he was shot in the chest in what police are calling a targeted attack.The 44-year-old man was found by a fe
Iran medics describe hospitals overwhelmed with dead and injured protesters
Staff at three hospitals in Iran have told the BBC their facilities are overwhelmed with dead or injured patients, as major anti-government protests continue.A medic at o
X faces possible UK ban after AI tool Grok creates fake sexual images of females
The UK government has warned that Elon Musk’s social media platform X could be blocked if it doesn't follow online safety rules.This comes after X’s AI tool
Mixed reactions from teens after Australia’s social media ban
One month after Australia banned social media for children under 16 years of age, some teens say they feel better, while others are finding ways around it. 14-year-old Am
Minnesota officials say FBI blocked their access to ICE shooting probe
Minnesota officials say the FBI has blocked their access to an investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.Pe
Two dead, six injured in Salt Lake City church parking lot shooting
Two people have been killed and six others injured in a shooting at a church parking lot in Salt Lake City’s Rose Park neighborhood during a funeral service last n
Alleged international car theft syndicate targeted Toyota Land Cruisers and Prados in Brisbane
An alleged international crime ring has allegedly stolen dozens of Toyota cars from Brisbane and shipped them for sale in the United Arab Emirates. Police inv
Telugu woman’s murder in US traced to Tamil Nadu, accused in custody
The international search led by Interpol for the suspect in the killing of a Telugu woman in the United States has concluded in Tamil Nadu, where the accused, Arjun Sharm
Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro held in New York prison described as 'hell on earth'
The facility where detained Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has been taken is a notorious New York jail that has held a string of high-profile and celebrity criminals
Delcy Rodríguez sworn in as Venezuela’s acting president
Delcy RodrÃguez has formally been sworn in as Venezuela’s acting president.The oath of office was administered Monday afternoon by her brother, National Assembl
Maduro enters not guilty plea in New York City court
A defiant Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores entered not guilty pleas in their first court appearance in New York after being captured in a US military operation