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Jonathan Bloomer and his wife are among the six people missing along with British tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch after the yacht sank off Sicily.

Ties between India and Singapore have a history rooted in strong commercial, cultural, and people-to-people links

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump stated on Monday that he would consider terminating a $7,500 tax credit for electric vehicle (EV) purchases if elected. He also mentioned being open to appointing Tesla CEO Elon Musk to a cabinet or advisory role, calling Musk a "very smart guy."

Joe Biden took the stage as the final speaker at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago on Monday night, with more than three minutes of applause and frequent chants of “We love Joe” from the audience. The 49-minute speech ran long during a night that was already behind schedule. During the speech, audience members unfurled […]

A 32-year-old man charged with unlawfully observing or recording people for a sexual purpose has also been banned from visiting the Park Royal mall in West Vancouver.

Legendary NBA coach Steve Kerr told DNC crowds that the country needs "real leadership" and also referenced Tim Walz's football coaching experience.

A teenage resident in Osogbo, Osun State, (name withheld), has accused a clergy also based in the town, simply identified as Femi, said to be her stepfather, of putting her in the family way at the age of 13. The victim, aged 16, had approached a Non-Governmental Organisation, the World Institute for Peace, to report

'Let us fight for the ideals we hold dear and let us always remember, when we fight we win!' Harris, the US vice president, says in brief remarks that drew roars from the crowd

TikTok stars Nicky Champa and Pierre Boo are pulling the plug on their marriage. TMZ reports that Nicky filed for divorce from Pierre on Monday morning (August 19), two years after they secretly tied the knot in a Las Vegas wedding. The divorce documents revealed that the couple actually broke up a long time ago. [...]

Vice President Kamala Harris made her first appearance at the Democratic National Convention, kicking off its primetime lineup with one of her signature lines, “When we fight, we win.” There had been buzz on the floor that Harris would make an appearance, given the presence of the vice president’s pool in the arena. Harris was […]

Thieves broke into a Ciaz car parked near MGF Metropolitan Mall in Gurgaon and stole a laptop, passport, and 3,000 US dollars from a bag in the backseat. Car owner Mayank Jain reported the theft to the police, who have registered a case and are reviewing CCTV footage to identify the culprits.

Some retired police officers have disagreed over the rumoured plan to extend the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Egbetokun, who was appointed on June 19, 2023, is expected to retire on September 4, 2024. However, his stay in office might be extended if the amendment to the Police Act materialises. The bill,

CHICAGO – New York Gov. Kathy Hochul embarrassingly referred to Vice President Kamala Harris as the "first president of the United States" in her speech to delegates at the Democratic National Convention Monday -- before blasting former President Donald Trump as a "philanderer" and "felon."

The way to make Kiwibank a ‘maverick’ that has the drive to make the banking sector more competitive is to sell it to private shareholders, says Taxpayers’ Union Campaigns Manager.

The assessment from agencies was the first time the U.S. government assigned blame for hacks that have raised anew the threat of foreign election interference.

Hillary Clinton, former US secretary of state, during the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, US, on Monday, Aug. 19, 2024.

The supermoon - also a blue moon - doesn't actually turn blue but it glowed red in some places due to wildfire smoke.

Bombay High Court irked by delay in trial directs action against judicial officer

Flavor Flav helped Team USA’s water polo squad pay for the Olympics. On Saturday, he invited the crew to the Strip.

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WCMH) -- A Columbus police officer who fatally shot a person lunging at him with a broken bottle in 2023 will not face charges for the encounter. The Franklin County Grand Jury decided not to seek an indictment for an officer involved in the shooting death of a man on Aug. 5, 2023. [...]

Welcome back to the oral English class. It is one of those days we try to sharpen how we articulate some common words. Or you believe you have no issue pronouncing ‘had’ and ‘hard’? Hmm. Thank God, mispronunciation is not like naira mutilation, which is an actionable offence. Compulsory /h/ Before highlighting the differences in

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, fresh off leading the USA men's basketball team to gold at the Paris Olympics, voiced his support for Kamala Harris' campaign Monday night during the Democratic National Convention at Chicago's United Center, where Kerr played for three NBA champion Chicago Bulls teams.

Tax authorities in Bangladesh on Monday decided to unfreeze the bank accounts of Bangladesh Nationalist Party Chairperson Khaleda Zia, 17 years after banks were ordered to block them. The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has instructed banks to unfreeze the accounts of BNP Chairperson Zia, the Daily Star newspaper reported. In August 2007, the NBR's Central Intelligence Cell directed banks to freeze the accounts of the BNP Chairperson, who has been elected Bangladesh's prime minister twice since 1990. Читать дальше...

Haryana, in collaboration with five other states and UTs, planned to establish a 100km 'vulture safe zone' to revive vulture populations. The initiative involved a survey to ensure banned drugs like diclofenac are not used. The Bombay Natural History Society assisted in releasing 25 white-rumped vultures in September, promoting safe habitats and conservation efforts.

Federal agencies say Iran was trying "to stoke discord and undermine confidence in our democratic institutions".