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Kenya’s Mass Arrests on Protest Anniversary Highlight Persistent Crackdown on Dissent
NAIROBI — Kenyan authorities arrested more than 350 people on Tuesday as security forces violently dispersed demonstrations marking the second anniversary of a deadly…
Caracas in Crisis: Twin Earthquakes Kill 188, Expose Venezuela’s Fragile Infrastructure
CARACAS — Venezuela’s capital was thrust into chaos this week after two powerful earthquakes struck within minutes of each other, collapsing buildings, cutting power…
Iran’s Ashura Ceremonies Merge Religious Tradition with State-Backed Martyrdom Narratives
TEHRAN — Millions of Iranians observed Ashura on Tuesday in a convergence of Shia Islam’s most sacred mourning rituals and state-orchestrated narratives that cast…
Netanyahu Pledges Indefinite Israeli Military Presence in Lebanon, Syria, and Gaza Amid Regional Escalation
JERUSALEM — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has declared that Israeli forces will maintain a long-term military presence in southern Lebanon, Syria, and the…
WNBA Suspends Alyssa Thomas for One Game After Throat Contact Incident with Caitlin Clark
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has suspended Connecticut Sun forward Alyssa Thomas for one game following a physical altercation with Indiana Fever rookie…
Venezuela Earthquake Crisis Deepens as Death Toll Climbs to 188; Rescue Teams Battle Time and Terrain
CARACAS — Venezuela is reeling from one of its deadliest natural disasters in decades after two powerful earthquakes struck within hours of each other,…
OnlyFans Exploitation Scandal: BBC Investigation Exposes Predatory Management Practices
A BBC documentary has revealed systemic exploitation within the OnlyFans creator economy, where managers—often operating as unregulated "agencies" or "promoters"—are accused of siphoning up…
Trump’s Iran Policy Claims Face Scrutiny as Biden Eases Sanctions, Dividing Republicans
WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump is waging a political campaign to convince Republicans that his administration’s "maximum pressure" strategy against Iran was an…
Nottingham Maternity Scandal Exposes Deep-Rooted Failures in UK Healthcare System
A damning independent review has uncovered "systemic failures" in maternity services at Nottingham University Hospitals NHS Trust, revealing a pattern of preventable harm, institutional…
Pakistan Sentences Nobel Nominee to Life in Prison for Advocacy on Balochistan’s Disappeared
Islamabad — A Pakistani court has sentenced a prominent human rights activist and Nobel Peace Prize nominee to life imprisonment on charges of "terrorist…
Ditch the Oven and Move the Office: How to Beat the Heat Without Sacrificing Productivity
In cities where summer temperatures routinely climb into the high 80s and 90s, many office workers find themselves fighting a silent battle against rising…
Rockstar’s Grand Theft Auto VI Sets Stage for 2025’s Most Anticipated Entertainment Launch
Grand Theft Auto VI (GTA VI), the sixth main installment in Rockstar Games’ iconic franchise, is poised to become the most consequential video game…
I've spent 30 years in recruitment - this is how to get a job
A recruitment agency boss with three decades of experience has published advice on how job seekers can stand out in a tougher market, according…
Find out which university degrees could earn you most across your lifetime
New data from the BBC suggests that certain university degrees correlate with significantly higher lifetime earnings compared to others. The analysis, based on economic…
ShallowQuakes Striking in Rapid Succession Intensify Damage, BBC Analysis Shows
The BBC investigation into recent seismic activity concludes that shallow earthquakes occurring within seconds of one another markedly increase the overall damage inflicted on…
TikTok Influencer Brooke George Charged with Murder in Dubai, Claims Self‑Defence
A 23‑year‑old TikTok influencer from Kent, Brooke George, has been formally charged with murder after the stabbing death of her 27‑year‑old boyfriend, Mohammed Al‑Mansoor, in Dubai…
The games that show the flaws in a 48‑team World Cup
The games that expose cracks in a 48-team World Cup framework reveal a paradox: a system designed to amplify global participation now risks diluting…
Most Adults May Need More Protein Than Current Guidelines Recommend, New Review Finds
A comprehensive scientific review challenges decades-old dietary standards, suggesting that most adults should consume significantly more protein than current minimum recommendations to preserve strength,…
BMW’s Next‑Generation X5 to Arrive in India as Long‑Wheelbase Variant
A new long‑wheelbase (LWB) version of the upcoming BMW X5 is slated for the Indian market, according to automotive news outlet Team‑BHP. The report,…
Nabi Takes Four Wickets as India A Builds 122‑Run First‑Innings Lead in Galle
India A posted a commanding first‑innings total in Galle on Tuesday, carving out a 122‑run advantage after fast‑bowler Nabi claimed four wickets in a spell…
Tremors Felt in Delhi and Jammu & Kashmir After Afghan Earthquake
New Delhi — Residents in India’s capital and parts of Jammu & Kashmir reported feeling shaking on Tuesday following a magnitude‑6.0 earthquake that struck…
India’s Kotak Mahindra Bank Chief Executive Uday Vaswani to Resign for Personal Reasons
New Delhi — Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd. announced on Tuesday that its chief executive officer, Uday Vaswani, will step down from his post, citing personal…
Indian Navy Warship INS Ikshak Arrives in Seychelles for Operational Deployment
New Delhi — The Indian Navy’s offshore patrol vessel INS Ikshak docked in the Seychelles on Thursday as part of an operational deployment aimed at…
Tea Export Rules Relaxed as Nepal Streamlines Quality Inspections for Indian Market
The government of Nepal announced on Tuesday that it will ease the laboratory‑testing and documentation requirements for tea shipments bound for India, a move…