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Dubai Police bring UAE flag celebrations to residential communities
Dubai: Dubai Police took national celebrations beyond public spaces and into neighbourhoods, joining residents across the emirate in marking the “Proud of UAE” campaign with a strong display of unity and patriotism.The initiative, launched in line with directives from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, aims to reinforce national identity while fostering a deeper sense of loyalty and belonging within the community.Led by the General Department of Community Happiness, the campaign saw resident...
Eye Opener: Powerful storms cause widespread damage in parts of Midwest
Severe weather slammed parts of the Midwest for a second consecutive day, producing multiple tornadoes. Plus, two lawmakers have now resigned over sexual misconduct allegations. All that and all that matters in today's Eye Opener.
Seoul court sentences US YouTuber to 6 months in jail over offensive stunts
An American YouTuber who sparked national outrage in South Korea for provocative stunts, including dancing on a statue honoring victims of wartime sexual slavery, was sentenced to six months in prison by a Seoul court on Wednesday
‘Shared info with Pakistani officer from key post, may influence witnesses’: Bombay HC denies bail to ex-DRDO scientist
Pradeep Kurulkar, who was the head of DRDO's Research and Development Establishment (Engineers), approached the Bombay High Court after a special court in Pune rejected his bail plea in December 2023.
Dubai Police train taxi drivers in major road safety push
Dubai: Dubai Police have stepped up efforts to enhance road safety, delivering a targeted traffic awareness lecture to more than 80 taxi drivers as part of the “Year Without Accidents” campaign.Brigadier Jumaa Salem bin Suwaidan, Director of the General Department of Traffic, said educating drivers remains a key priority, particularly taxi drivers who spend long hours behind the wheel and form a crucial part of Dubai’s transport network. He stressed that strict compliance with traffic laws plays...
Four killed and several injured after school shooting in Turkey
Four killed and several injured after school shooting in Turkey14 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKathryn ArmstrongReutersFootage showed people outside the school where the shooting is reported to have taken placeAt least four people have been killed and several others injured following a shooting at a school in southern Turkey, the local governor has said.The incident happened at Ayser Calık Secondary School in the Kahramanmaraş area, according to local media reports. There has be...
Paedophile pensioner, 82, who admitted he 'enjoys' looking through his collection of 75,000 abuse images avoids jail because of his age
Paedophile pensioner, 82, who admitted he 'enjoys' looking through his collection of 75,000 abuse images avoids jail because of his ageBy TOM LAWRENCE, NEWS REPORTER Published: 13:06, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 13:10, 15 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Afghans comb riverbed in search of gold dust
In the jagged Hindu Kush in eastern Afghanistan, hundreds of men dug into the rocky bed of the Kunar River searching for a few grams of gold dust as an alternative source of income. At the foot of imposing peaks, some still covered in snow in April, they toiled near the border with Pakistan to find the valuable glinting specks in a country where wages are low. This photograph taken on April 13, 2026 shows Afghan men pouring water over a seive as they sift through mountainsi...
Catastrophic pile up on Melbourne freeway claims the life of 12-year-old boy
Catastrophic pile up on Melbourne freeway claims the life of 12-year-old boyFive cars collided on the Monash Freeway on SundayA 12-year-old boy died from his injuries on Tuesday By ASHLEY NICKEL, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 13:04, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 13:04, 15 April 2026 e-mail
Date set for preliminary hearing of FAI into death of farmer crushed by hay bale
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Hong Kong official defends decision to decline mainland firefighters’ help in Tai Po fire
A Hong Kong fire services official has defended a decision to decline mainland Chinese firefighters’ help to combat the city’s deadliest inferno in decades, citing concerns they might be unable to immediately adapt to the new environment and effectively communicate with their local counterparts. On the 12th day of a public evidential hearing on Wednesday, deputy chief fire officer Sunny Wong Sze-lut also justified the firefighting strategies during the blaze that raged for 43 hours and destroyed...
Man who flew to Turkey for £3,500 smile left with no teeth at all
Man who flew to Turkey for £3,500 smile left with no teeth at allThe teeth started to fall out as soon as he returned to the UK, and the clinic has given him a partial refundCommentsNewsNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)12:59, 15 Apr 2026View 5 ImagesJon wanted to get his teeth fixed after losing some in an accident (Kennedy News and Media)A dad says he wishes he could 'turn back time' after his decision to fly to Turkey to fix his 'crumbling' teeth has now left...
Hundreds of Turkish citizens in 500-vehicle convoy head to Iran border
A convoy of hundreds of Turkish citizens in more than 500 vehicles has travelled to the Gurbulak border crossing with Iran in a show of solidarity with the Iranian people, as activists called for the formation of a "resistance media" stretching from Turkey to Iran.
Four dead and multiple injured as gunman opens fire in Turkey school
Four dead and multiple injured as gunman opens fire in Turkey school A school shooting in Turkey has left at least four people dead and multiple others injured, the city's local governor said - just a day after a gunman injured 16 at another school in the countryNewsZahra Khaliq News Reporter12:56, 15 Apr 2026Updated 13:15, 15 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe scene at Ayser Çelik Middle School A school shooting in Turkey has left at least four people dead and multiple others injured.The incident u...
Noida workers' violence: FIR against 2 RJD leaders for sharing misleading content
Noida workers violence FIR against RJD leaders for sharing misleading content
Four killed, 20 wounded after student opens fire in Turkey school; 2nd incident in two days
Four killed wounded after student opens fire in Turkey school nd incident in two days
Brit Virgin Atlantic cabin crew member arrested after 'pushing' teen at Disney park
Brit Virgin Atlantic cabin crew member arrested after 'pushing' teen at Disney parkKeith Newman, 47, a crew member for Virgin Atlantic, is accused of pushing an 18-year-old at Disney’s Magic Kingdom, Florida, causing her to trip and spill water over a friendNewsTim Hanlon News Reporter12:37, 15 Apr 2026Updated 12:51, 15 Apr 2026View Image(Image: Orange County Jail)A British air steward has been arrested after allegedly pushing a teenage girl who he claimed skipped a line at Disney’s Ma...
Nottinghamshire fire LIVE: Huge blaze erupts across estate as black smoke fills sky
NewsUK NewsFireLIVEUpdated just nowNottinghamshire fire LIVE: Huge blaze erupts across estate as black smoke fills skyMultiple fire crews are tackling a huge blaze at the Hathernware industrial estate in Sutton Bonington this afternoonA fire has broken out Hathernware Industrial EstateNewsZahra Khaliq News ReporterA huge fire has erupted at an industrial estate in Nottinghamshire, with locals urged to keep their doors and windows closed.Multiple fire crews are tackling the blaze at the Hathernwa...
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Thug jailed for life murdering one of 110 women killed by men in one year
Thug jailed for life murdering one of 110 women killed by men in one yearCowardly Simon Ghebremedhin, 34, stabbed 26-year-old Marjama Osman in her own home before knifing himself and trying to cover up the crime by accusing his victim of attacking himNewsTom Pettifor Crime Editor12:25, 15 Apr 2026Updated 12:25, 15 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesMarjama Osman was murdered in her own home(Image: Met Police)A thug who murdered one of 110 women killed by men in the UK in just one year has been jailed for life...