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Hot weather on the cards during Eid as PMD predicts heatwave from May 25-31
Heatwave conditions are likely to persist across the country from May 25 to May 31, with the mercury expected to touch 50°C in some parts of the country, the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD) said on Thursday. The federal government has announced a three-day public holiday from May 26-28 (Tuesday to Thursday) to mark Eidul Azha. In an advisory, the department predicted that “high pressure is likely to develop in the upper atmosphere on May 25 and likely to strengthen on May 26”, under the...
Iran war lessons: US eyes low-cost cruise missiles; what are India’s plans?
Global conflicts highlight the need for affordable, long-range weapons. The US is procuring thousands of new, mass-producible cruise missiles, the Barracuda-500M, for over $2.6 million each. India, too, is seeking similar low-cost, high-volume strike capabilities, including drones and missiles, under its upcoming Defence Acquisition Procedure 2026.
As floods get worse, Britain tries a new solution: beavers
About 400 years ago, beavers were hunted to extinction across Britain. Now they're being reintroduced as little climate warriors, as communities harness their dam-building skills to mitigate flooding.(Image credit: Dan Kitwood)
A guide to converting your lawn into a wildlife friendly garden
A guide to converting your lawn into a wildlife friendly garden May 21, 20265:00 AM ET By Celia Llopis-Jensen Three years ago, this garden near the Kansas City metro area was a lawn. Now it's full of Midwest native plants — like the Ohio spiderwort and mountain mint pictured here —that attract plenty of pollinators. Celia Llopis-Jepsen/KCUR hide caption toggle caption Celia Llopis-Jepsen/KCUR NPR is dedicating a week to stories and conversations about how communities are moving forward on clim...
Morning news brief
Republicans work to pass reconciliation bill but ballroom money may get left out, Trump says Gulf allies persuaded him not to resume attacks on Iran, U.S. indicts Cuba's former President Raúl Castro.
Buddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in Japan
Buddhist hall housing ‘eternal flame’ burns down in Japan
Arsenal anthem 'North London Forever' soaring up music charts after Premier League title triumph
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Brooklyn mother who drowned her three children in the ocean near Coney Island sentenced to decades in prison
A Brooklyn woman who drowned her three children in the Atlantic Ocean near Coney Island’s famous boardwalk will spend decades behind bars.Erin Merdy, 34, was sentenced Wednesday after pleading guilty earlier this year to first-degree murder charges in the 2022 deaths of her 7-year-old son Zachary, her 4-year-old daughter Liliana and her 3-month-old son Oliver."No sentence can fully measure the loss of a seven-year-old, a four-year-old and a three-month-old baby, or the grief their loved ones wil...
'Report, seek medical care': DGHS issues advisory for flyers from Ebola-hit countries
India has intensified Ebola preparedness following outbreaks in Uganda and DRC. The Directorate General of Health Services issued advisories for travelers, urging immediate reporting of symptoms like fever or bleeding within 21 days of arrival. States are enhancing surveillance, screening, and hospital readiness, though no cases have been detected domestically.
I'm trapped in a retirement flat with a £20k service charge. I fear I'll never sell
I'm trapped in a retirement flat with a £20k service charge. I fear I'll never sell9 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleAngus CrawfordBBC InvestigationsBBCMichael Fraser, 88, says he's trapped in what now feels like a "golden cage"When Michael Fraser moved into his retirement flat, he could hardly believe his luck.A stable conversion nestled in the landscaped gardens of a Grade I listed country house in Devon.But six years after moving in, Fraser says he's trapped in what now feels li...
Secrets, acting & 16 years unbeaten - in camp with Usyk
Secrets, acting & 16 years unbeaten - in camp with UsykTo play this video you need to enable JavaScript in your browser.This video can not be playedFigure caption, Oleksandr Usyk on fighting Rico VerhoevenByBobbie JacksonBBC Sport journalistPublished7 minutes agoCommentsA kickboxing world champion attempts to dethrone boxing's unified heavyweight king at the foot of the Pyramids of Giza - it sounds like the plot of Hollywood's latest blockbuster movie.But there is nothing scripted about Oleksand...
Schools are ‘pipeline’ to joblessness for many people, says ex-Labour adviser
Ban social media and reform education to tackle scandal of young people not in work or study, says Peter HymanSchools have become a “pipeline” to worklessness for a large cohort of young people in the UK, according to an influential former Labour adviser who has called for urgent action to help a “lost generation”.Peter Hyman, a former adviser to Tony Blair and Keir Starmer, told the Guardian the government should ban social media and enact radical education reform to tackle the “national scanda...
Dublin gangland figure brings extremist views to Irish mainstream on campaign trail
Gerry ‘the monk’ Hutch has won fans in north Dublin byelection campaign with anti-immigrant rhetoricElaine Roe, 61, a cafe worker, has no doubt what is the most important issue in this week’s byelection for Dublin’s north inner city. “The government is wrecking our country, they’re bringing in rapists and murderers and kidnappers. It’s a shame. I might vote Hutch, he seems a normal person.’That would be Gerry “the monk” Hutch, a prominent gangland figure who is running as an independent in an el...
Gunfire outside new Cricket Canada president’s house amid corruption scandal
Canadian cricket faces a deepening crisis after shots were fired at the home of its new president, Arvinder Khosa, in what police believe is an extortion-linked attack. This follows recent revelations of alleged organized crime links, player pressure, and spot-fixing concerns during the T20 World Cup. The sport's governing body has also frozen Cricket Canada's funding due to integrity issues.
'Promiscuity can be a habit': New audio captures exchange between Twisha’s brother, mother-in-law
A leaked audio recording allegedly features retired judge Giri Bala Singh questioning Twisha Sharma about her past sexual history and fidelity. Meanwhile, police have increased the reward for information leading to the arrest of Twisha's husband, Samarth Singh, who is wanted in a dowry harassment case.
Thursday briefing: How English football is pricing out its own supporters
In today’s newsletter: Behind the packed stadiums and record revenues lies a growing tension of a sport thriving financially while the supporters who built it are increasingly left behindGood morning. The men’s football season is reaching the sharp end. This week, Arsenal were crowned Premier League champions and last night Aston Villa won the Uefa Europa League. The men’s Fifa World Cup is just around the corner.But fans in England are also at the sharp end: rising prices inside and outside...
Laser hair removal device sparks bomb scare at Melbourne airport
Laser hair removal device sparks bomb scare at Melbourne airport21 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLana LamSydneyGetty ImagesAvalon Airport is Victoria's second busiest air hub.Melbourne's Avalon Airport was partially shut down for several hours on Thursday after a laser hair removal device and a hot chocolate container sparked a bomb scare.Police were called to the airport, located about 50km (31miles) south-west of Melbourne, just before 06:00 local time (20:00 GMT Wednesday) whe...
Fresh trouble for Hardik Pandya! MI skipper fined for code of conduct breach
Mumbai Indians skipper Hardik Pandya has been fined and received a demerit point for breaching the IPL Code of Conduct. The incident occurred during MI's defeat to Kolkata Knight Riders when Pandya forcefully knocked the bails off the stumps. This disciplinary issue adds to Mumbai's disappointing season, as they were already eliminated from playoff contention.
Nvidia CEO says Huawei is strong in China because ‘we’ve evacuated that market’
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has acknowledged the company has largely conceded China's AI chip market to Huawei due to US export restrictions, with Nvidia's market share in the region dropping to zero. Huang praised Huawei's strength and its local chip ecosystem, stating Nvidia has "evacuated that market."
From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skies
From AI to interceptors, Ukraine is trying to drone-proof its skiesJust nowShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJonathan BealeDefence correspondentWatch: Ukraine's P1-SUN interceptor reaches speeds of more than 300km/h (186mph)This week, with air raid warnings wailing in the distance, Kyiv held a funeral for two sisters.12-year-old Liubava and her 17-year-old sister Vira were among 24 civilians killed by a Russian missile which reduced their residential block to rubble earlier this month. They had...