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Frequency of power, gas outages surges across Punjab

LAHORE: As the electricity shortfall surges, the forced loadshedding increased up to eight hours in urban and 12 to 16 hours in rural areas in the service areas of Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) and other districts across the province. The situation worsened from Monday evening after the power distribution companies (Discos) in Lahore, its adjoining districts and other cities and towns started observing unannounced or forced loadshedding on hourly basis, leaving the people spend most tim...

South Korea jails American YouTuber for public nuisance

South Korea jails American YouTuber for public nuisance28 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKelly NgReutersJohnny Somali sparked outrage after kissing a statue symbolising sex slaves during World War TwoAmerican livestreamer Johnny Somali, who caused outrage in South Korea by kissing a statue representing World War Two sex slaves, has been sentenced to six months in jail.Seoul authorities charged him for public nuisance in November 2024 after he posted a clip of himself kissing and p...

Australia's richest person must share part of her mining fortunes, court rules

Australia's richest person must share part of her mining fortunes, court rules15 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLana LamSydneyGetty ImagesGina Rinehart was sued by a rival mining family over a decades-old agreementAustralia's wealthiest person Gina Rinehart must part with some of her riches, a court has ruled in a high-profile dispute over her mining empire.Worth an estimated A$38bn (£20bn; $27bn), Rinehart inherited the iron ore ventures of her father in 1992, before go...

Driver is charged as cops allegedly make a surprise discovery in the back of his car after pulling him over

Driver is charged as cops allegedly make a surprise discovery in the back of his car after pulling him overPolice allegedly found 54kg of cannabisREAD MORE: Inside the huge drug empire allegedly run by indie music scene By MATT JONES, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 05:09, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 05:09, 15 April 2026 e-mail

Punjab CM approves expansion of Model Village Project

PakistanPunjab CM approves expansion of Model Village ProjectBy Web Desk-Apr 15, 2026LAHORE: Maryam Nawaz Sharif has granted in-principle approval to transform 7,500 villages into model villages under the second phase of the “Model Village Project.” Chairing a special meeting to review progress on rural development and clean water initiatives, the chief minister directed authorities to present clear timelines for project completion and submit comparative “before and after” videos of each village...

Gunman wearing ballistic vest arrested near Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles with dark movie references scrawled on rifle

Gunman wearing ballistic vest arrested near Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles with dark movie references scrawled on rifleBy JAMES CIRRONE, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 04:54, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 05:01, 15 April 2026 e-mail View comments

New video shows Oklahoma high school principal tackling gunman who opened fire inside the school

Newly released video shows the moment an Oklahoma high school principal confronted and tackled a gunman after he opened fire inside the school.The footage shows Pauls Valley High School Principal Kirk Moore confronting the suspect — identified as 20-year-old former student Victor Hawkins — after he walked into the building on April 7.Moore was shot in the leg during the confrontation and was airlifted to a hospital in stable condition, authorities said.The video also shows someone opening a door...

UK weather maps show 16 areas facing April snow blizzard - see full list

UK weather maps show 16 areas facing April snow blizzard - see full listOne part of the UK could see up to 10cm of snow and temperatures plunging to -4C later this month, with 16 areas set to be affected by the cold snap, according to weather mapsCommentsNewsAntonio Scancariello and Elizabeta Ranxburgaj05:00, 15 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesWeather maps have suggested parts of the UK could be hit with snow next week(Image: Getty)A fierce snow blizzard is set to batter the UK later this month, according...

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Great contributors to US: JD Vance's big praise for 'amazing' Indian-origin in-laws

Great contributors to US JD Vances big praise for amazing Indianorigin inlaws

Anti-encroachment operation triggers violent backlash from villagers in Islamabad

Charred wreckage of a bus lies in Islamabad’s Noorpur Shahan area after clashes erupted during the Capital Development Authority’s anti-encroachment operation, leaving several policemen and villagers injured. — Photo by Mohammad Asim • Noori Bagh Mohallah in Noorpur Shahan demolished• Eight policemen injured, two vehicles torched• Besides teargas shelling, police also fire pellets at protesters, say villagers ISLAMABAD: At least eight policemen and scores of villagers were...

Duke of Sussex meets Indigenous veterans at Australian War Memorial

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Staggering details emerge in court about Antony Catalano's alleged attack on his wife: 'Dragged her around apartment by the HAIR'

Staggering details emerge in court about Antony Catalano's alleged attack on his wife: 'Dragged her around apartment by the HAIR'Antony Catalano charged with assault, false imprisonment and making threatsCatalano was allegedly high on drugs and wearing only his underwear READ: Inside troubled multi-millionaire newspaper boss Antony Catalano's astonishing legal battle with his PARENTSBy WAYNE FLOWER, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 04:42, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 04:42, 15 April 2026 e...

‘Prime suspect’ in wife’s 2012 disappearance is arrested in connection to another cold case homicide

NewsWorldAmericasUS Crime News‘Prime suspect’ in wife’s 2012 disappearance is arrested in connection to another cold case homicideRobert William McCaffrey Jr., a 54-year-old from Manteo, North Carolina, has been arrested in connection with the 1990 murder of Lisa Marie McBride in New JerseyRachel Dobkin in New York Wednesday 15 April 2026 04:38 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookma...

Horror as man is found dead on an awning outside an apartment building in Bowen Hills

Horror as man is found dead on an awning outside an apartment building in Bowen HillsFree and confidential help is available 24/7 at Lifeline 13 11 14 By MAISY RAE Published: 04:36, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 04:48, 15 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Teenage gunman opens fire at a school in Turkey, wounding 16 before killing himself

Ankara: A former student opened fire at a high school in southeastern Turkey on Tuesday, wounding at least 16 people, before killing himself, an official said.The 18-year-old attacker fired randomly inside a vocational high school in Siverek, Sanliurfa province. He later killed himself with the same shotgun after being "cornered by police," Gov. Hasan Sildak said.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. The attack wounded 10 students, four teachers, a...

Suspect in terrifying invasion of home with pregnant mom and 5-year-old inside appears in court as criminal past is revealed

Suspect in terrifying invasion of home with pregnant mom and 5-year-old inside appears in court as criminal past is revealedSign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the biggest exclusive stories By ELIOT FORCE, US NEWS REPORTER Published: 04:32, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 04:33, 15 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Delhi fire: 3, including toddler, dead as massive blaze tears through Rohini shanties

A devastating fire ripped through a Rohini shanty settlement early Wednesday. A couple and their three-year-old daughter perished in the blaze. Firefighters battled the flames for hours. The fire spread rapidly due to plastic waste. Several shanties were destroyed. Investigations into the cause are underway.

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Surveillance at nakas, rising traffic hassles: Multiple barricades bring Chandigarh traffic to a near crawl

The stepped-up checking follows recent incidents, including the daylight murder of Chamanpreet Singh, alias Chini, in Sector 9 and the grenade attack at the BJP office in Sector 37.