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Delhi HC pulls up Sentencing Review Board in Mattoo case: What is premature release?

The board’s order dated November 2025 stated that a police report submitted to it described Singh’s crime as heinous and that his presence in the area, if released, “will affect public peace and tranquility.” This reasoning did not pass muster with the court

Devastating bodycam footage shows final moments of Chicago police officer before she was shot by her own partner

Devastating bodycam footage shows final moments of Chicago police officer before she was shot by her own partnerBy MELISSA KOENIG, US REPORTER Published: 05:29, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 05:41, 20 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Bengal elections 2026: PM Modi takes ‘jhalmuri break’ during campaign

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New Zealand declares emergency in Wellington as record rainfall triggers flash floods

Residents in low-lying areas of New Zealand’s ⁠capital city Wellington ⁠were urged to evacuate on ⁠Monday, as heavy rain continued to drench the city, which experienced flash flooding overnight. A state of emergency was declared for the region on Monday afternoon, while weather forecaster MetService upgraded its heavy rain warning to red, the highest level, which indicates a threat to life from dangerous river conditions, significant flooding and slips. Mayor Andrew Little told state-owned Radio...

The fallout

WHICHEVER way the Iran war ends, its consequences will be felt for a long time to come. Its security, economic and diplomatic fallout has global implications. This will urge countries to reshape policy priorities in the face of changing realities and a fragmenting international order. First, consider the economic fallout of the war. The economic toll will obviously be heaviest on the Middle East. But the damage to critical energy infrastructure and disruption in oil shipments and energy supplies...

5-day shutdown in Manipur over child deaths in bomb attack, protests turn violent

day shutdown in Manipur over child deaths in bomb attack protests turn violent

दोनों बेटियों को अपने कमरे में रखता था पति, बेटा था पत्नी के पास…कानपुर में रिद्धि-सिद्धि मर्डर केस की पूरी कहानी

Dhurandhar 2 box office collection day 32: Ranveer Singh’s film Rs 120 cr away from beating Pushpa 2

Dhurandhar 2 box office collection day 32: Aditya Dhar's spy thriller Dhurandhar 2: The Revenge, starring Ranveer Singh, earned Rs 5.20 crore even on its fifth Sunday despite competition from Bhooth Bangla and reduction in the number of shows.

England left with ‘toilet deserts’ as public facilities decline by 14% in a decade

Report says lack of provision is harmful to health and damaging for high streetsThe number of public toilets in England has fallen by 14% in a decade, harming public health and creating vast swathes of lavatory “deserts” and unpleasant environments, a report says.The analysis by the Royal Society for Public Health found a “significant shortfall” in provision, with 15,481 people for each public toilet in England. That contrasts sharply with Scotland, where there are 8,500 people for each toilet,...

‘It’s soul-destroying’: struggle to house vulnerable children can leave breaking law as only option

Social workers in England say they often have no choice but to place children in unregistered settings because no one else will take themThe sinking feeling is familiar now, says Anna*. It’s Friday, the clock is ticking, and there is a vulnerable child in her care for whom – despite hitting the phones for days – she cannot find a place. Once the foster carers have been exhausted, and the registered private children’s homes begged, there is nothing for it but to look elsewhere.“It always seems to...

34-year-old man shot dead in Delhi over parking dispute, hunt on for accused

yearold man shot dead in Delhi over parking dispute hunt on for accused

Round two?

WITH the prime minister having concluded a three-nation tour to marshal support for Pakistan’s diplomatic efforts in the Middle East, and the chief of defence forces wrapping up an important, three-day trip to Iran, attention turned once again to Islamabad over the weekend. Even though key stakeholders have been silent about setting a date, the federal capital, it seems, is already preparing to host another round of high-level engagements, with security plans and logistical arrangements being pu...

Outrage after Israeli soldier desecrates statue of Jesus Christ in Lebanon

A photo of an Israeli soldier smashing a statue of Jesus Christ in southern Lebanon has sparked widespread outrage.

Passengers evacuated after 'bomb scare' sees United Airlines flight grounded in Denver

Passengers evacuated after 'bomb scare' sees United Airlines flight grounded in DenverThe flight has been grounded and turned around on the tarmac before takeoff with passengers evacuated after being unable to access the overhead bins due to a 'bomb scare'NewsOlivia Beeson04:47, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesA United Airlines flight has been evacuated due to a 'bomb threat'(Image: AP)A United Airlines flight was stuck on the tarmac for hours due to a bomb threat, accordin...

Tai Po fire probe: new management committee failed to tackle abuse of proxy votes

This story has been made freely available as a public service to our readers. Please consider supporting SCMP’s journalism by subscribing. An inquiry into Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in decades will commence its third set of public evidential hearings on Monday. The sole witness to testify on the day, Kong Cheung-fat, was re-elected into the owners’ corporation management committee as a member in September in 2024, when chairman Tang Kwok-kuen was voted out and replaced by Tony Tsui...

Daughter of woman who vanished off boat in Bahamas says stepfather 'probably preplanned' tragic event

Lynette Hooker, 55, of Onsted, Michigan , plunged into the Abaco Islands' water while traveling with partner Brian Hooker, 59, to their yacht, Soulmate.

4 months into marriage, American Express manager dies by suicide in Gurugram

months into marriage American Express manager dies by suicide in Gurugram

Video: UP man offers namaz in middle of busy road, arrested

Video UP man offers namaz in middle of busy road arrested

Illegal construction of extra floors, portions springs up with impunity in Karachi

Labourers employed by the SBCA demolish illegally constructed floors in a building. —Dawn • SBCA appears ineffective as previously demolished illicit structures are brazenly rebuilt in North Nazimabad, other areas• Complainants also face ‘threats’ for speaking up against ‘portion mafia’• Building control authority claims 396 ‘enforcement actions’ this year KARACHI: Despite the recent Gul Plaza tragedy and subsequent official claims of stricter enforcement of building regul...

Kyle Sandilands' best friend is accused of assaulting a property investor in ritzy Sydney suburb

Kyle Sandilands' best friend is accused of assaulting a property investor in ritzy Sydney suburbCharged in relation to alleged altercation over parkingSimon Main was best man at Kyle Sandilands' weddingREAD MORE: Who is Kyle Sandilands' best manBy KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 04:13, 20 April 2026 | Updated: 04:17, 20 April 2026 e-mail