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Ro&Zo: the brand born in lockdown, and now dressed for scaling growth 

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Gold rush fuels Amazon deforestation and mercury poisoning in Brazil’s protected areas

NewsWorldAmericasGold rush fuels Amazon deforestation and mercury poisoning in Brazil’s protected areasGold prices have surged in recent years, sparking a mining rush in the Amazon that accelerates deforestation and mercury contaminationGabriela S. Pessoa Tuesday 05 May 2026 16:29 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove boo...

What is the US KC-135 Stratotanker ‘flying gas station’ that lost signal over Gulf?

Dubai: A Boeing KC-135 Stratotanker triggered a “7700” distress signal — the universal code for an in-flight emergency — while flying over the Arabian Gulf, before its transponder signal disappeared, according to flight-tracking data. The incident comes amid heightened regional tensions, though there has been no official confirmation linking it to hostile action, and no debris or crash site has been reported.What is the KC-135 Stratotanker?The US KC-135 Stratotanker, which acts as a flying gas...

After losing an eye, Gaza artist overcomes trauma through her art

Dubai: After losing an eye in an Israeli military strike, Gaza artist Areej al-Saafin is turning trauma into expression. From her home in the Bureij refugee camp, she creates charcoal drawings on the walls, reflecting pain, resilience and survival. The war in Gaza began after Hamas’s October 7, 2023 attack on Israel that killed 1,221 people. Israel’s retaliatory offensive has since killed at least 72,600 people, according to Gaza’s health ministry, with the United Nations considering the figures...

Man charged after 'woman raped in London park'

A man has been charged after a woman was allegedly raped in a park in north-west London, the Metropolitan Police has said.Officers were called around 5pm on Saturday following reports of a woman being raped in Byron Park on Friday evening. The woman is currently being supported by specialist officers, the force has confirmed.A 40-year-old man, Anjan Ganesalingham, of no fixed address, was later arrested in the Harrow area of London on Saturday on suspicion of rape. TRENDING Stories Videos Your...

Last 'feral thug' still behind bars for kicking and stamping Sophie Lancaster to death for being dressed as a goth in 2007 is cleared for release

Last ‘feral thug’ still behind bars for kicking and stamping Sophie Lancaster to death for being dressed as a goth in 2007 is cleared for releaseBy JAMES TOZER, NORTHERN CORRESPONDENT Published: 12:55, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 12:55, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments

The murder that has shocked Australia: A five-year-old girl snatched from her bed and killed has sparked riots, vigilante payback and broken a town's heart

The murder that has shocked Australia: A five-year-old girl snatched from her bed and killed has sparked riots, vigilante payback and broken a town's heartBy ELIANA SILVER, SENIOR FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 12:50, 5 May 2026 | Updated: 12:51, 5 May 2026 e-mail View comments

Woman 'raped by homeless man' in London park as police charge person over sex attack

Anjan Ganesalingham, 40, of no fixed address, was arrested in Harrow before being charged with two counts of rape on Monday.

India deploys silent warships to prowl the seas. Why this is a gamechanger

India deploys silent warships to prowl the seas Why this is a gamechanger

Who is Christian Brueckner? The Madeleine McCann suspect ‘being sought by Met for UK trial’

NewsWorldEuropeWho is Christian Brueckner? The Madeleine McCann suspect ‘being sought by Met for UK trial’It has been nearly 20 years since the two-year-old went missing while on a family holiday in PortugalLucy Skoulding, Rachel Clun & Maira ButtTuesday 05 May 2026 10:17 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"s...

Sabarimala PIL papers should have been ‘thrown in dustbin’: Supreme Court

Taking strong exception to the foundation of the PIL, the bench said that the court had entertained the petition on the basis of material that did not merit judicial consideration.| India News

Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in Caribbean, military says

Politics Latest U.S. strike on alleged drug boat kills 2 in Caribbean, military says May 5, 2026 / 4:29 AM EDT / AP Add CBS News on Google Washington — The U.S. military said it launched another strike on a boat accused of ferrying drugs in the Caribbean Sea, killing two people Monday.The Trump administration's campaign of blowing up alleged drug-trafficking vessels in Latin American waters has persisted since early September and killed at least 188 people in total. Other strikes have take...

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Hot weather to persist in Karachi but temperature to stay below 40°C

KARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has predicted the temperature in Karachi Division to remain hot but below 40°C. According to the PMD’s weather forecast till Thursday, “hot and humid” weather is expected to persist on Tuesday, with the maximum temperature forecasted to be between 37–39°C. Similar conditions will persist on May 6 (Wednesday) and May 7 (Thursday), PMD said in its advisory, when the maximum temperature will be between 36–38°C and 35-37°C, respectively. As per the for...

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Filipino FMC Elektron compact SUV teased, showcasing 'jeeyney' heritage

Manila: A proudly Filipino electric vehicle (EV) is coming to life.And it's from the same nameplate that built the nation’s iconic jeepneys, arriving with a bold promise: no compromises, no shortcuts, and no surrender of identity as it drives the Philippines into the EV age.Francisco Motors Corp (FMC) has teased its upcoming Elektron, an electric powered crossover to be manufactured in California and China, marking a new chapter in Philippine mobility and design.In its initial reveal, FMC’s Elm...

Popular Australian author pleads guilty over child exploitation material

Popular Australian author pleads guilty over child exploitation material38 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLana LamSydneyGettyPrize-winning author Craig Silvey has pleaded guilty to child exploitation material chargesPopular Australian author Craig Silvey, best known for his children's and young adult fiction books, has pleaded guilty to possessing and distributing child exploitation material.Silvey, 43, was arrested in January during a police raid at his Perth home in Western...

Iran-US war latest: US claims it has sunk six Iranian small boats as tensions rise in Strait of Hormuz

Liveupdated{"lang":"en","timestamp":1777950056}NewsWorldMiddle EastIran-US war latest: US claims it has sunk six Iranian small boats as tensions rise in Strait of HormuzThe US president vowed to free commercial ships stranded in the waterway as part of so-called ‘Project Freedom’Maroosha Muzaffar Tuesday 05 May 2026 04:00 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmar...