Why Bill Gates did a cameo in an iconic Indian TV drama
A crossover no-one saw coming. That's how many in India are describing Microsoft founder and philanthropist Bill Gates's appearance in an iconic Hindi TV drama with ac
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Police probe bomb threat against Wellington mosque
Police are investigating a bomb threat against the Kilbirnie Masjid that was received on Thursday. The mosque has suspended all activities while the investigation is c
Zhi Dong Zhang, alleged fentanyl kingpin, handed over to Mexican authorities
The Cuban Government has announced that they have handed over a Chinese citizen, Zhi Dong Zhang, to the authorities in Mexico. Mexico’s security chief confirmed
Third death reported at Walt Disney World in just over a week
The most magical place on earth has been anything but for the last ten days. According to TMZ, another death occurred on Walt Disney World property, the third happenin
Mosquitoes detected in Iceland for the first time
Mosquitoes have been detected in Iceland for the first time as the region warms due to climate change. According to ABC News, the disease-carrying insect was first spo
Looks like he tried to con us – Rabuka
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says it looks like a twice-bankrupt Australian who managed to secure talks with him to seek backing for a "bogus" international rescue fle
US forces kill two in strike on alleged drug boat in the Pacific
US forces have struck another vessel alleged to be carrying drugs, this time in the waters of the Pacific Ocean. According to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, two pe
Woman trying to kill cockroach sets South Korea apartment block ablaze
South Korean police said they will seek an arrest warrant for a woman who set fire to her apartment building while trying to kill a cockroach with an improvised flamethro
Sanae Takaichi becomes Japan’s first female Prime Minister
For many young girls in Japan today, the image of Sanae Takaichi taking the helm of power as Japan’s first ever female leader is powerful and formative. It mean
Two dead after cargo plane skids off Hong Kong runway into sea
A cargo plane has skidded off a runway at Hong Kong International Airport and landed in the sea, killing two ground staff. Emirates flight EK9788 was arriving from Dub
No Kings protests draw huge crowds as anti-Trump rallies sweep across US
Huge crowds have gathered to protest against President Donald Trump's policies in cities across the US, including New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles
Nearly 60 South Koreans repatriated from Cambodia over alleged scams
A group of 59 South Koreans detained in Cambodia for alleged involvement in online scams has been repatriated in handcuffs. The group arrived at Incheon Airport yester
Prince Andrew gives up his title as Duke of York
Prince Andrew is giving up his titles, including the Duke of York, he has announced in a personal statement. He has been under increasing pressure over his links with
Gaza ceasefire sealed: Nearly 2,000 prisoners freed, captives returned
U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a historic ceasefire agreement today, aimed at bringing lasting peace to the Middle East, following the signing of a multi-party
Afghan Taliban confirm 'retaliatory' border attacks on Pakistan
The Taliban government has confirmed that it attacked Pakistani troops in multiple mountainous locations on the northern border. Casualties are not yet clear in what t
No survivors found after Tennessee explosives plant blast
Sixteen people missing after a major explosion at a Tennessee munitions factory on Friday are presumed to be dead, according to the sheriff. Humphreys County Sheriff C
Christchurch International Airport under full emergency for incoming flight
A full emergency has been declared at Christchurch International Airport for an incoming flight this afternoon. Fire & Emergency NZ, ambulance, and airport staff a
US-led peace talks resume in Egypt as hopes rise for Gaza ceasefire deal
Indirect talks aimed at reaching a final agreement on a US peace plan to end the war in Gaza are set to continue this week in the Egyptian city of Sharm El-Sheikh. BBC
NFL analyst Mark Sanchez stabbed in Indianapolis, now facing charges
Fox Sports' broadcaster Mark Sanchez is out of the hospital after he was arrested for a stabbing incident last weekend. TMZ has reported that the NFL commentator was
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez arrested in Hospital
Fox Sports' broadcaster Mark Sanchez has been arrested after a stabbing incident yesterday in Indianapolis. The former NFL player was arrested today in hospital on mis
Trump calls on Israel to ‘stop the bombing of Gaza’ after Hamas agrees to hostage negotiations
Hamas announced that it had agreed to “immediately†enter negotiations for the release of all hostages according to President Donald Trump’s Gaza peace