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Popstar Olivia Rodrigo scores fourth UK number one single

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Massive tornado tears through homes in Oklahoma, injuring at least 10

Homes were reduced to rubble as twister touched down for 30 minutes and carved out a trail of destructionSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxAt least 10 people were injured after a tornado hit northern Oklahoma, as a strong weather system produced a dozen reported twisters that tore destructively through parts of the central US overnight.Emergency services began assessing the most extensive damage in the rural town of Enid as dawn broke on Friday. Homes w...

WWF-Pakistan highlights 'potentially irreversible risks' of development work at Margalla foothills

The World Wide Fund for Nature-Pakistan (WWF-P) on Friday highlighted “potentially irreversible risks” and “ecological degradation” from development work at the foothills of Islamabad’s Margalla Hills, calling for the suspension of all such proposed and ongoing activities pending a “transparent environmental review”. The conservation organisation’s call came three days after the Ministry of Interior announced that a new park, spanning 1,000 kanals, would be developed at the foothills of the Marg...

FACTBOX: Russia lays down another minesweeping ship, Project 12700 in focus

Project 12700 minesweepers are equipped with an automated control system, contact and magnetic sweeps, and modern sonar systems, which are mounted both on the ship itself and on remotely operated and autonomous vehicles

For Gen Z, lab-grown diamonds are forever

For Gen Z labgrown diamonds are forever

Rap lyrics were used to help send a man to death row. It’s not the first time

NewsWorldAmericasRap lyrics were used to help send a man to death row. It’s not the first timeJudges often exclude other forms of creative expression from being used as evidence – but rap lyrics continue to be usedMaria Sherman & Claudia LauerFriday 24 April 2026 14:17 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"show...

95 out of 100 hottest cities in the world today are in India

out of hottest cities in the world today are in India

UAE weather: Cloudy skies likely; temperatures to reach up to 42ºC

UAE residents can expect fair to partly cloudy skies on Saturday (April 25), according to National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). The weather department that more clouds will appear towards the eastern part of the country. Temperature in Abu Dhabi is expected to reach up to 37ºC, while mercury in Dubai will reach up to 36ºC. Mercury in some parts in the country can reach up to 42ºC. The highest temperature recorded over the country on Friday (April 24) was 42.5°C in Sweihan (Al Ain) at 2.30pm UAE...

Indian Navy declares Strait of Hormuz maritime zone of interest — newspaper

According to the Times of India, the range and intensity of external influences impacting national interests are expected to grow significantly in the coming years, requiring the Indian Navy to operate across an expanding geographical canvas

7 best summer perfumes to keep you fresh through the heat, 2026

Summer fragrances have to work a little harder. In high heat and humidity, heavier scents can feel overwhelming, which is why lighter, fresher compositions tend to stand out. For 2026, the focus is on citrus bursts, aquatic notes, and clean musks that feel easy, breathable, and long-lasting without being overpowering. We mean freshness that stays close to the skin rather than strong projection. So, if you prefer something crisp for daytime, soft and clean for work, or slightly deeper for evenin...

EU air regulator extends Middle East flying restrictions until May 1

The Conflict Zone Information Bulletin released by the regulator covers the airspace of Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Oman, Qatar, the UAE and Saudi Arabia

U.S. soldier arrested for allegedly using insider information to make bets on Maduro removal

A U.S. Army special forces soldier, who took part in the January raid to capture Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro, has been arrested for allegedly using insider information to place bets with the online prediction platform Polymarket. Nicole Sganga reports.

Police statements about writer may be defamatory, judge rules

Police 'may have defamed' writer in row over X post47 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLewis AdamsEssexGetty ImagesAllison Pearson previously said the investigation, which was later dropped, left her "dumbstruck"Statements made by Essex Police said to be about Daily Telegraph journalist Allison Pearson could be defamatory, a High Court judge has ruled.Constables visited Pearson in November 2024 after it was alleged she had incited racial hatred in a post on X, bu...

जहां हिज्बुल्लाह कर रहा फायरिंग, वहां भारत से ले जाकर लोगों को क्यों बसा रहा इजरायल, गुरुवार पहुंचे 250 व्यक्ति

4.70 लाख में लॉन्च हुई दमदार BMW, जून में शुरू होगी डिलीवरी

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Sita Navami 2026: सीता नवमी कल, भूलकर न करें ये गलतियां, मां सीता हो जाएंगी नाराज

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साइकोपैथ है IRS की बेटी का 'किलर' राहुल मीणा? पिता को नशे की लत और बेटे को सट्टे की, गांव में बदनाम परिवार

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दोस्त की बीवी से रेप, IRS की बेटी का रेप-मर्डर और वाई-फाई से धरपकड़... अलवर टू दिल्ली राहुल मीणा के 9 घंटे की क्रोनोलॉजी

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'मेरी लाश को पिता हाथ भी न लगाएं', सुसाइड नोट लिख कानपुर कचहरी की 5वीं मंजिल से कूदकर वकील प्रियांशु श्रीवास्तव ने दी जान

How Babur used village homes as a shield in the Battle of Panipat

How Babur used village homes as a shield in the Battle of Panipat