January 13, 2026 – Page 3

Meet Stephen Spencer Pittman: Teen baseball player jailed for burning a Mississippi synagogue under influence of online hate | World News

Stephen Spencer Pittman, a 19-year-old from Madison, Mississippi, is at the centre of a federal arson case after authorities say he set fire to Beth Israel Congregation in Jackson, the state’s largest synagogue and the only one in the capital city. Investigators say the attack was motivated by antisemitism, citing the synagogue’s Jewish identity and […]

WEF Davos 2026: Donald Trump to attend summit with largest-ever US delegation; strong Indian side also expected

World Economic Forum 2026 US President Donald Trump will attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) Annual Meeting in Davos later this month, accompanied by at least five Cabinet members, as global leaders gather against the backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty. The five-day summit will begin on January 18 in the Swiss ski […]

Vijay Hazare Trophy: Prabhsimran Singh’s Punjab crush Venkatesh Iyer’s Madhya Pradesh by 183 runs; storm into semi-finals | Cricket News

Punjab’s Prabhsimran Singh plays a shot during the 3rd quarterfinal match of the Vijay Hazare Trophy 2025-26 between Madhya Pradesh and Punjab, at the BCCI Centre of Excellence ground, in Bengaluru. (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: Punjab booked a place in the semifinals of the Vijay Hazare Trophy with a 183-run win over Madhya Pradesh in […]

IND vs NZ, 2nd ODI: Predicted XI: Will Gautam Gambhir hand Ayush Badoni ODI debut?

India’s four-wicket win in the series opener against New Zealand has put them in a strong position, but the second ODI in Rajkot is set to test Gautam Gambhir’s selection instincts. With Washington Sundar ruled out after suffering acute discomfort in his left lower rib area, India are forced into at least one change, opening […]

China’s London ‘super embassy’: Hidden chambers near sensitive data cables revealed; spy fears mount

China is eagerly waiting for United Kingdom Prime Minister Kier Starmer’s approval for the ‘Super embassy’ in London, but they are also quietly planning something far more subterranean. A Telegraph report uncovered a hidden chamber built alarmingly close to Britain’s most sensitive communication cables.The Telegraph said the plans were redacted in all publicly available versions […]

India Open badminton tournament: Lakshya Sen makes winning start; Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand pair also shines | Badminton News

Lakshya Sen (PTI Photo/Salman Ali) NEW DELHI: India’s ace shuttler Lakshya Sen began his India Open Super 750 campaign on a strong note on Tuesday. He moved into the second round with a comfortable straight-game win over fellow Indian Ayush Shetty. The match was played at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi.Lakshya, the […]

How much money is a human body worth? Inside a shocking industry turning remains into profit |

Investigations estimate the body-brokering industry is now worth around $1 billion (£800 million) and growing. Disclaimer: This article contains distressing details about the handling and sale of human remains.The business of buying and selling human bodies is not a fringe operation in the United States. It is a vast, largely unregulated industry that sits in […]

‘Has anyone encountered ICE in Minneapolis?’: H-1B workers voice anxiety on Reddit after Renee Good shot dead by federal agents

In the aftermath of a fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis that shook the city and ignited nationwide debate, anxiety has rippled far beyond protests — reaching into online forums and the minds of everyday residents, including H-1B visa holders.That unease surfaced on Reddit, where a user asked a simple but telling question: “Has anyone encountered […]

Trump trolled for 2018 ‘Middle East policeman’ tweet amid Iran tensions and fresh strikes in the region | World News

Donald Trump’s 2018 tweet questioning whether the US should act as the “policeman of the Middle East” is resurfacing online amid renewed tensions involving Iran and a fresh wave of military action across the wider region.The post, shared on 20 December 2018, argued that the US was “spending precious lives and trillions of dollars” protecting […]

IND vs NZ, 2nd ODI: India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak backs Ayush Badoni’s selection

India batting coach Sitanshu Kotak explained the reasoning behind Ayush Badoni’s selection for the remaining two ODIs against New Zealand. Badoni received his maiden ODI call-up after Washington Sundar was ruled out of the rest of the series with an injury, having reported acute discomfort in his left lower rib area while bowling during the […]