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Ultra-ritzy DC suburb on edge as feral teens on dirt bikes take over its leafy streets and perform dangerous stunts

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Wildfire that has destroyed nearly 90 homes in Georgia threatens more evacuations

NewsWorldAmericasWildfire that has destroyed nearly 90 homes in Georgia threatens more evacuationsOfficials say more evacuations may be necessary for more residents near a large wildfire that has destroyed dozens of homes in rural southeast GeorgiaEmilie Megnien & Russ BynumFriday 24 April 2026 17:01 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookm...

South Africa Faces Scrutiny Over Xenophobic Violence Against African Migrants

Rabat – While Pretoria presents itself as a champion of pan-African solidarity and an exemplar of human rights promotion and African dignity, reports suggest African migrants in South Africa are increasingly navigating the nightmare of anti-African xenophobia now prevailing in the country.  Converging reports indicate a rising wave of Xenophobia has been targeting African migrants for the past month. The situation has shifted from hatred and racist sentiments to violence, according to seve...

IPSO upholds accuracy complaint from Islam Channel

An article on 16 March 2025 carried the headline "Islam Channel facing Ofcom investigation over claims it incites extremism and breaches rules on impartiality".

Pakistanis deplore prolonged Islamabad lockdown due to US-Iran talks deadlock

[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.]Pakistan is making all-out efforts to resume the peace talks between US and Iran at the earliest possible time, but prolonged security measures in the federal capital have disrupted normal life, affecting daily commutes and causing bottlenecks across Islamabad.Residents, shopkeepers, daily wage workers, teachers and students in the twin cities of Rawalpin...

Prince Harry says he 'will always be part of the royal family' and claims he is 'working' in Ukraine, six years after infamous Megxit split

Prince Harry today insisted he 'will always be part of the Royal Family' and denied claims he is no longer a working Royal, arguing he was 'born to do' activism work.

Family sues after 62-year-old man fell asleep in theater and died days after falling on his way out

NewsWorldAmericasFamily sues after 62-year-old man fell asleep in theater and died days after falling on his way outThe movie-goer fell asleep in the theater and awoke to find himself in the dark, fell and had to crawl out, the family claimsOwen Scott Friday 24 April 2026 16:46 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookma...

Lebanon resident: No words could capture shock of seeing Israeli soldier smash crucifix in my family’s garden

NewsWorldMiddle EastLebanon resident: No words could capture shock of seeing Israeli soldier smash crucifix in my family’s gardenIsrael’s military said on Tuesday that it had replaced the sculptureSally Abou Aljoud Friday 24 April 2026 16:35 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"...

11-year old boy feared drowned after being swept away while swimming in open water line in Karachi

KARACHI: An 11-year-old boy was feared to have drowned after he could not be recovered hours after being swept away while swimming in an open water line in Karachi’s Scheme-33 area on Friday. East Deputy Commissioner (DC) Nasrullah Abbasim, who was supervising the rescue operation, told Dawn that the boy, Zahid Mohammed Khan, was swept away around 2pm while swimming in the Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KWSC)’s line. He was not recovered until late evening while lifeguards from Rescue 1...

Agentic AI to run 50% of UAE govt services: What this means for residents

AI experts in the UAE have welcomed the announcement of a new government model in the country, which will see half of all federal sectors, services and operations run on Agentic AI within two years.Agentic AI is a more advanced type of Artificial Intelligence that can work on its own to plan, carry out, and improve tasks to reach a goal. It looks at a situation, decides the best next steps, and gets better over time.According to experts, the most significant change for residents will be what the...

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UAE court fines couple for mutual assault, suspends sentence to preserve marriage

Dubai: A UAE court has convicted a husband and wife of mutual assault after finding that both parties physically harmed each other during a domestic dispute, imposing a fine of Dh3,000 on each while suspending the sentence for three years in a move aimed at preserving the marital relationship.Court records show the case surfaced when the husband filed a report through a smart application alleging that his wife had assaulted him, prompting authorities to refer him to hospital for a medical examin...

Minneapolis City Council votes for same woke pro-drug measure blamed for ruining Portland and San Francisco

Minneapolis City Council votes for same woke pro-drug measure blamed for ruining Portland and San FranciscoSign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the best exclusive stories By ALYSSA GUZMAN, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 16:19, 24 April 2026 | Updated: 16:21, 24 April 2026 e-mail View comments

TV’s Next Upfront Really Isn’t About TV: Where Will Ad Dollars Go?

The upfronts, the biggest national market for TV advertising, are still a central place for trading in billions of dollars tied to commercials. As for TV, not so much. With Madison Avenue increasingly focused on consumers who watch their favorite dramas, comedies, sports matches, movies and reality programs via streaming services, traditional TV ads are […]

Philippines confirms safety of 15 seafarers after ship incident in Strait of Hormuz

Dubai: The Philippine government has confirmed that 15 Filipino seafarers onboard two container ships intercepted in the Strait of Hormuz are safe and unharmed, following an incident involving Iranian forces.The vessels, Epaminondas and MSC Francesca, have been stopped by the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps on April 22 while attempting to exit the strategic waterway, according to the Philippine Department of Migrant Workers (DMW).Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now ...

Police across the US worry officers are being misidentified as ICE, records show

Exclusive: Emails and internal memos reveal concerns immigration enforcement is interfering with police workLaw enforcement and local government officials across the US have over the last year expressed concerns that immigration operations were interfering with police work and leading to threats to officers, according to internal emails and briefings shared with the Guardian.The development comes as the US public has become afraid and distrustful of officers in their communities due to the Trump...

Tree that crushed 12-year-old girl to death 'should' have been given recommended work but there was no 'concrete plan', council manager tells inquest

Tree that crushed 12-year-old girl to death 'should' have been given recommended work but there was no 'concrete plan', council manager tells inquestGet your news delivered straight to you by 7am - sign up to our new Morning Mail newsletter for FREEBy ROBERT FOLKER, NEWS REPORTER Published: 15:40, 24 April 2026 | Updated: 15:52, 24 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Bin man explains which recyclable items should never go in household recycling bin

A UK bin man has shared a simple explanation for the common recycling misconception that could leave your bin uncollected, including how some recyclables shouldn't go in your recycling bin

Melania Trump adds White House-shaped beehive to South Lawn

Politics Melania Trump adds White House-shaped beehive to South Lawn By Kathryn Watson Kathryn Watson Politics Reporter Kathryn Watson is a politics reporter for CBS News Digital, based in Washington, D.C. Read Full Bio Kathryn Watson April 24, 2026 / 10:45 AM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google Washington — It's a buzzzzy time at the White House. First lady Melania Trump added a new, fully functioning beehive in the shape of the White House to the South Lawn grounds, the White House ann...