Afghan families forced to sell children as hunger crisis deepens
Families in Afghanistan are being forced to sell their young daughters as hunger, poverty and unemployment continue to worsen across the country.In Ghor Province, one of
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Ronda Rousey submits Gina Carano in 17 seconds
Rowdy Ronda Rousey has just tapped out Gina Carano via armbar in 17 seconds.This makes it her ninth win via submission in the MMA.As soon as the bell rang for the match t
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano set for historic MMA showdown
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will finally meet inside the cage for a historic mixed martial arts fight this afternoon.Rousey (12-2) and Carano (7-1) are legends of women'
Cocaine hidden in fruit pulp found by Australian Federal Police
Australian border authorities have seized 14 kilograms of cocaine concealed within a two-tonne fruit pulp consignment at Melbourne Airport.  Australian Border Force
Actor-turned-politician Vijay takes oath as Tamil Nadu CM
Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay, better known as Thalapathy Vijay, has been sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu following the victory of his Tamilaga
Shakira returns with new anthem 'Dai Dai' for 2026 FIFA World Cup
Colombian singer, songwriter, dancer and music producer Shakira has teased her new track 'Dai Dai' on Instagram from Brazil’s Maracana Stadium, revealing that the
Pioneering CNN founder Ted Turner dead at 87
Ted Turner, the media mogul who invented the concept of a 24-hour news channel when he launched CNN in 1980, has died aged 87.The news was announced by Turner Enterprises
Cartels aim Melbourne night spots
An international cartel syndicate is believed to be behind a recent wave of violence targeting Melbourne’s nightlife venues over the past few months. This was reve
Britney Spears pleads guilty to reckless driving after arrest
Britney Spears will avoid jail time after she agreed to plead guilty to a lesser charge following her arrest on suspicion of driving under the influence.A lawyer for the
Australia on track to become first country to eliminate cervical cancer
A future without cervical cancer may be possible, as Australia moves closer to becoming the first country in the world to eliminate the disease through vaccination and ea
Gunmen raid Nigerian orphanage and kidnap children
Eight children are still missing after gunmen raided an unregistered orphanage in north-central Kogi State in Nigeria and kidnapped 23 children.Kogi Information Commissio
Rihanna receives grand welcome at Ambani family’s Antilia residence
The Ambani family has hosted global music star Rihanna at their Mumbai residence, Antilia during what was described as a special afternoon celebrating culture and conv
Trump and his Cabinet safe after shots fired at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
At a news conference following the incident, the president said the suspect was “taken down†by members of the Secret Service.President Donald Trump said a su
Trump rushed off stage at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
US President Donald Trump was swiftly escorted off stage by Secret Service after a suspected gunman was reported at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washi
US Navy intercept and seize Iranian-flagged cargo ship, Trump says
US President Donald Trump says US Marines have intercepted and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to get past the US blockade.The ship was given "fair warnin
Obama, Mamdani sing ‘Wheels on the Bus’ with Bronx kids during first joint appearance
Former President Barack Obama and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani met for the first time on Saturday to read and sing with children at a Bronx childcare centre, and to
Strait of Hormuz fully closed as tensions escalate
The strategically vital Strait of Hormuz has been declared fully closed by Iran’s Revolutionary Guard, raising serious concerns over global shipping and regional s
Iran says Strait of Hormuz is 'open' but tracking shows few ships moving
Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says the Strait of Hormuz is “completely open†to commercial ships during the remainder of the ceasefire, but tr
Rising diesel prices strain Australia’s freight sector
Australia’s freight industry is under pressure as diesel prices continue to rise. Truck operators say fuel costs have more than doubled, making it difficult to sus
US military begin blockage of Iranian port
The United States military will begin President Donald Trump's blockade of maritime traffic entering and exiting Iranian ports today, according to U.S. Central Command.
Trump says US will blockade Strait of Hormuz after Iran talks end without a deal
President Donald Trump has stated that the US Navy will start blocking passage through the Strait of Hormuz, risking an even greater spike to oil and gas prices as he see