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Russia Says 'Situation Under Control' After Plague Death Reports
Reports on Friday that a 28-year-old woman named Darya Shipilova, who had been working for the anti-plague institute in Siberia's Irkutsk region, had died of plague sparked alarm.
15-Year-Old Picks Up Grenade During French Protest, Has Hand Blown Off
A police union source said the student in the northern town of Lens appeared to have picked up a sting-ball grenade fired by riot police
'Superintelligence Can Become Super Dangerous': SoftBank Chief On AI Risks
An exponential surge in AI capabilities makes it imperative for countries to build trust so that they can harness the technology together, Masayoshi Son said at an event.
"There Was Big Mistake": What Oman Sources Told NDTV About flydubai Co-Pilot
The man has been identified as Hamam al-Hammami, an Omani national, by several media reports. His identity has not, however, been publicly confirmed by UAE authorities or flydubai.
Extreme Heat Disrupting Pregnancy Care, Raising Health Risks For Newborns: Survey
Nearly all respondents had personally cared for a pregnant woman (98 per cent) or baby (99 per cent) whose health they believed had been adversely affected by extreme heat, the study said
Opinion: Opinion | Hegseth Is Overhauling America's War Machine. Why India Should Be Watching Closely
Nobel Medicine Prize Goes To 3 Scientists For Research Into Brain Activity
Karl Deisseroth, 54, Peter Hegemann, 71, and Georg Nagel, 73, have carried out research into light-gated ion channels and optogenetics. They are based at universities in Germany and the United States.
Hundreds Of Schools Stay Closed In France Amid Raging Student Protests
Between 400 and 500 high schools are expected to remain completely or partially closed on Monday in France, out of a total of 3,700, Education Minister Edouard Geffray said on Sunday evening.
Ex-PM Imran Khan's Supporters Start March In Pakistan
Many of the demonstrators carried red and green flags of the opposition party, and a huge billboard affixed on the side of a truck read "release Imran Khan" and featured a picture of the beaming former prime minister with his hand held aloft.
Former Prince Andrew takes police to court over Epstein files arrest: Report
Mountbatten-Windsor, who was arrested in February on suspicion of leaking government documents to Epstein when he was a special representative for trade between 2001 and 2011, has asked a judge to determine whether the police force's action towards him was lawful, the report said.
Spain PM Calls Early Election After Housing Crisis Defeat
Spain has been operating under its 2023 budget, the last national spending plan passed by Sanchez's government, for several years.
US Midterms: 470 Seats, $12 Billion And One Absent President
Republicans hold a 53-47 advantage in the 100-seat chamber, counting two independents who vote with the Democrats. Democrats therefore need a net gain of four seats to reach the 51 required for control.
"It Was An Act Of Terror": Israeli Envoy To UAE On flydubai Incident
Israeli Ambassador Yossi Abraham Shelley acknowledged that such events give fliers "trauma" and create fears that a similar incident could take occur on their flight.
Telangana Woman Dies After Truck Rams Car In US
The woman was returning home along with a friend after closing the restaurant when a truck collided with their car. Supriya died at the scene, while her friend suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital for treatment.
'Put You To Sleep With A Slap': flydubai Co-Pilot's Hate Posts Against Women
Hamam al-Hammami, 29, has been accused of nearly crashing the sharply plummeting flight with 182 people aboard in a suspected hijacking attempt last week.
"Unemployment May Triple In US": Top Economist Sounds Alarm Over AI
As per a Pew study, 75% of Americans now fear AI is coming for their jobs.
Heart-Stopping Moment As Egyptian Man Makes Split-Second Catch To Save Boy Falling From Balcony
A video of the incident shows Ragab immediately rushing towards the boy and positioning himself underneath him.
flydubai Co-Pilot Planned To Execute Attack In July. This Stopped Him
Last week, Captain Machchhar, who is receiving treatment at a hospital in Abu Dhabi, told Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that al-Hammami had asked to pray minutes before he struck him with a crash axe, dealing a "big blow" to his head.
Opinion: Opinion | India's $18.3 Billion Forex Reserve Shock Is A Warning, Not Just A Number
The reported USD 18.34 billion decline in India's foreign exchange reserves in a single week has attracted attention for more than its size
"Agent Promised Rs 1.2 Lakh Salary": Telangana Worker Stranded In Oman
The man said that the agent took Rs 80,000 from him and promised a job in Oman.
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US pulls bombers from UK base: Is Iran manoeuvring Trump’s war plans?
The withdrawal means the US lost a convenient launchpad, not its underlying strike capability, said an expert.
Nobel medicine prize honours US and German scientists for optogenetics work
The winners of the Nobel Prizes in physics, chemistry, literature, peace and economics will be announced in the week.
Samoa prime minister apologises after Nazi salute video surfaces
Samoa PM has apologised after a video of him resurfaced, showing him leading a Nazi salute and saying ‘Heil Hitler'.
Is Iran charging a toll to allow oil traffic through Hormuz?
Crude exports bypassing Hormuz surged in September, yet oil prices remain high. Could a secret fee be the reason?
Before UK Greens, who else has equated Zionism with racism?
Israel condemns the move as the party's vote causes an uproar, including among party members.
Bolsonaro favourite to win: What Brazil’s first round of elections tells us
Analysts say Flavio Bolsonaro is projected to win the run-off vote on October 25 and become Brazil's next president.
Lionel Messi to join Argentina for farewell match against Benin
The friendly marks a symbolic passing of the torch for a player whose international legacy includes a World Cup title.
In Russia-occupied Oleshky, Ukrainians face hunger, drones and landmines
Ukrainians are turning to weeds for sustenance in a town where bodies are reportedly eaten by feral dogs.
Students continue to protest in France as hundreds of schools close
Education Minister Edouard Geffray said on Sunday about 500 schools likely to be fully or partially closed on Monday.
UK Green Party votes to define Zionism as ‘racism’
The UK’s Green Party has voted to define Zionism as a form of racism.
WMA members must call for release of detained Palestinian medics
All World Medical Association members have a duty to uphold their commitment to the protection of healthcare workers.
Growing outrage in Japan after US Marine arrested in woman’s killing
The 20-year-old soldier denies the charge as protests held on Okinawa and in Tokyo.
Video: Watch the moment US bombers leave UK airbase RAF Fairford
The US has abruptly withdrawn all of its aircraft from the UK’s RAF Fairford, citing concerns about a potential attack.
Photos: Yemen’s hospitals struggle to operate amid persistent power outages
Families in Aden endure sleepless nights and spoiled food as blackouts become a defining feature of daily life.
Gaza mothers seek breastfeeding support amid hunger and siege
Palestinian mothers are finding it increasingly difficult to breastfeed their babies in Gaza.
Former Prince Andrew launches challenge to ‘quash’ police search warrants
A London court is likely to hold a private hearing on Thursday as Mountbatten-Windsor challenges Thames Valley Police.
Libyan teachers’ strike escalates as union demands major education reforms
School year is on hold with teachers on strike and other unions threatening to take action.
The Republican consensus on Israel is starting to fracture
Christian Zionism made support for Israel a Republican cause. America First Republicans are challenging that consensus.
Yemeni forces reclaim Dhubab, key positions near Bab al-Mandeb from Houthis
Army of internationally recognised gov't claims key gains near strait before Saudi, Pakistani, Turkish officials meet.
Yemen war: What’s the latest, as government forces claim advances?
After launching major military offensive to reclaim Houthi-held areas, Yemeni government says it has taken key district.
Formula One to probe software bug behind Bahrain GP chaos in Sepang
Drivers faced glitches at the race in Malaysia, where Lewis Hamilton had to stop and restart his car on the track.
‘If I didn’t write what moved me, it’d be like putting myself in prison’
Award-winning author Arundhati Roy discusses why she's not afraid to address politically charged topics.
Spain’s PM Pedro Sanchez calls snap election amid housing crisis
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has called a snap election for November 29.
Pakistan installs fishing nets at security outposts to block drone attacks
Strung several metres overhead, the nets are a low-cost solution in sensitive areas prone to attacks by armed groups.
France vs Belgium: UEFA Nations League – Olise, De Bruyne, teams and format
Only one point separates Group A1 leaders France and second-placed Belgium before Monday's clash.