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40 Killed, 80 injured in Myanmar: Paragliders drop bombs on Buddhist festival celebrations; children among dead

Thadingyut festival (PTI) At least 40 people were killed and around 80 others were injured in a paramotor attack on a festival and protest in central Myanmar on Monday, a spokesperson for the exiled National Unity Government told the BBC.Hundreds had gathered in Chaung U township in central Myanmar on Monday evening for the Thadingyut […]

What is TrumpRx? Donald Trump announces new website to offer discounted drug prices; savings expected to reach 50%

US president Donald Trump on Tuesday announced the launch of a new federal website, TrumpRx.gov, as part of a deal with Pfizer to offer prescription drugs directly to consumers at discounted prices. The initiative, aimed at cutting healthcare costs, is expected to grow with more deals from other drugmakers in the coming months.The new website […]

‘Vile attack’: Volodymyr Zelenskyy condemns latest Russian offensive; discusses weapons initiative with Nato chief

Volodymyr Zelenskyy (ANI) Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on Saturday that he spoke with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte to discuss Russia’s latest “vile” offensive and efforts to strengthen Ukraine’s defence capabilities.Zelenskyy also highlighted discussions on the PURL (Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List) initiative, a program designed to help Kyiv acquire weapons systems to protect its […]

‘Deeply distressing’: Hackers claim data theft of 8,000 children from Kido Nurseries in London, India, US, and China; demand ransom

Hackers claim to have stolen the names, pictures, and addresses of approximately 8,000 children from the Kido nursery chain. Kido operates 18 sites in and around London, with additional locations abroad.It operates 39 nurseries across India, additional locations in China, and nine sites in the US, six in Houston, two in Austin, and one in […]

‘Why ‘Hamas-run hospital’ but never ‘US-backed IDF’?’: Zohran Mamdani calls out double standards on Israel-Gaza coverage; slams BBC

Zohran Mamdani (AP image) Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani criticized public broadcaster BBC for biased reporting on the ongoing Middle East conflict. He condemned the use of selective language in its coverage of the Israel-Gaza war, questioning why the outlet uses terms like “Iran-backed Houthis” or “Hamas-run hospital,” but avoids labels such as “US-backed IDF” […]

BBC Gaza documentary: Review finds editorial failures; Ofcom launches own investigation

A report commissioned by BBC director-general Tim Davie has concluded that the Gaza documentary ‘How to Survive a Warzone’ breached editorial standards and that oversight failures occurred before it was pulled from iPlayer in February. The independent producer, Hoyo Films, was found primarily responsible, although the BBC accepted that its own checks fell short. Oversight […]

Watch: Six-foot alligator casually strolls outside Virginia motel; video goes viral

Alligator strolling casually outside a motel A six-foot alligator was spotted outside a motel room in Virginia, United States. It was captured by the Fairfax County Police Department after a caller reported seeing the large reptile near their room.Visuals of the alligator casually walking near the motel with its owner went viral on social media. […]

Watch: Paris erupts in chaos after PSG win Champions League; 559 arrested, 2 dead amid riots

Clashes broke out between PSG fans and police Celebrations in Paris took a tragic turn on Saturday following Paris Saint-Germain’s (PSG) victory in the UEFA Champions League final. Riots broke out, leading to clashes between fans and police across the city. According to AFP, atleast 2 people died and the police arrested nearly 559 people […]

Why Louis Theroux is under-fire for ‘anti-Israel’ BBC documentary The Settlers |

Louis Theroux is no stranger to controversy, but his latest documentary, The Settlers, has thrust him into the centre of the Israeli-Palestinian debate—and not in the way he’s used to. Known for his curious, disarming style, Theroux this time dives into one of the most emotionally and politically fraught regions on Earth: the West Bank. […]