The lead stories include a UK vow to repel Houthi Red Sea attacks and bring in passport-free travel plans.
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Sunday, December 31, 2023
"Have To Go To Jail For Paths We Have Chosen": Arvind Kejriwal To Workers
Delhi Chief Minister and AAP convener Arvind Kejriwal Sunday said his party has gained popularity for its "work-centric politics" and asserted the party workers should be ready "to go to jail for the paths we have chosen for the public good".
Chairing the National Executive and 12th National Council meetings of the party, held virtually on Sunday, he said, "The Aam Aadmi Party has risen to the third place among 1,350 political parties in these 10 years." "If we were not successful and did not do anything good, then none of our party leaders would...
Queen Margrethe II: Danish monarch's 52-year reign in pictures
83-year-old Margrethe II is Europe's longest-serving living monarch, having taken the throne in 1972.
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Saturday, December 30, 2023
Newspaper headlines: Politics, parties and the monarchy - the last front pages of the year
The Sunday newspapers offer contrasting assessments of Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer's chances of becoming the next prime minister.
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Indian-Origin Man Arrested For Theft, Break-Ins At Hindu Temples In Canada
A 41-year-old Indo-Canadian man has been arrested for multiple break-ins and thefts at Hindu temples in Canada's Durham Region and Greater Toronto Area, police said.
However, the offences do not appear to be hate crimes or motivated by hate, Durham Regional Police said in a press release on Thursday.
The police identified the man as Jagdish Pandher from Brampton city.
According to the press release, in the early hours of October 8, police responded to a break-and-enter at a Hindu temple in the area of Bayly Street and Krosno Boulevard in Pickering.
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Eurostar services to resume after major disruption
Many passengers are still stranded in London and Paris after flooding cancelled all Eurostar trains.
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Ukraine war: Kremlin says 18 dead after attack on Russian city
Officials say children were among the dead; Ukraine blames Russian air defences for civilian casualties.
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Friday, December 29, 2023
Poland says Russian missile entered airspace then went into Ukraine
Poland's air defence system initially detected the object but subsequently lost track of it.
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Argentina pulls out of plans to join Brics bloc
It had been due in a few days to join the group, seen as a counterweight to the Western-led world.
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Thursday, December 28, 2023
UP Man Asks For Wife's Phone, She Stabs Him In The Eye With Scissors
A woman allegedly stabbed her husband in the eye with a pair of scissors when he asked her for her mobile phone to listen to songs on a social media platform.
Giving information about the incident, Saviratna Gautam said Ankit has filed a complaint against his wife Priyanka regarding the incident. The police has registered a case against the accused and started investigation, an officer said.
The officer said that Ankit had asked Priyanka for her mobile phone to listen to songs on YouTube. She refused to give the mobile saying that he should listen...
Pierce Brosnan accused of trespassing in Yellowstone National Park
The former James Bond star allegedly left the trail near a dangerous and sensitive hot spring.
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Thousands of Palestinians flee central Gaza as Israeli troops advance
Israeli tanks reportedly reach the outskirts of Bureij refugee camp as the ground offensive expands.
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Tony Chung: Student activist flees Hong Kong to seek asylum in UK
Tony Chung told the BBC he felt he had no control over his life, with police scrutinising his every move.
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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
Polish state TV and radio to go into liquidation
The government says it will help restore impartiality to state media, but critics have raised concerns.
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Sheffield: Murder investigation under way after car hits crowd
A 46-year-old man died and "numerous" people were injured, police say.
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Vibrating Molecules in Lab Experiment Wipe Out 99% Of Cancer Cells
Scientists and researchers in the medical field have been investing significant efforts into developing a cure for the deadly disease of cancer, which results in millions of fatalities each year. A collaborative research team comprising experts from Rice University, Texas A&M University, and the University of Texas has made a groundbreaking discovery. They have identified a method to eliminate cancer cells by harnessing the unique property of certain molecules to exhibit intense vibrations when exposed to light stimulation.
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Storm Gerrit: Bumpy landing for plane at Heathrow airport
Pilots of an American Airlines flight encountered strong winds on arrival at London's Heathrow airport.
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Tuesday, December 26, 2023
The Papers: Tory election plans and 'NHS parking scandal'
The front pages carry a range of stories, including different ways the Tories may seek to "woo" voters ahead of the election.
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Man Utd 3-2 Aston Villa: Rasmus Hojlund fires United to comeback win over Villa
Rasmus Hojlund scores his first Premier League goal for Manchester United to complete a dramatic comeback against Aston Villa.
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Donald Trump's Photo With "Toe Pads" Sparks Buzz On Social Media
Former United States President Donald Trump was recently spotted using "toe pads", two black rectangular pads under his feet while speaking at Mar-a-Lago, as per a report in the Independent. As people try to figure out the purpose and meaning of this accessory, several speculations and jokes have emerged online.
What is Trump standing on here? How often does he use these? pic.twitter.com/SGV1l2Q8ho
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A user on microblogging website X, shared a picture of Mr Trump's black shoes leaning on the...
Israel-Gaza war will continue for months, IDF chief warns
There are no shortcuts in the fight against Hamas, the army chief insists as Israel pounds Gaza.
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Monday, December 25, 2023
The Papers: 'All is Fergiven' and 'Tories face new Farage threat'
Tuesday's Boxing Day front pages feature a range of images of the Royal Family at Sandringham.
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6-Year-Old Boy Who Was Travelling Alone Put On Wrong Spirit Airlines Flight
An unaccompanied 6-year-old boy flying for the first time to see his grandmother in Florida was put on the wrong Spirit Airlines flight, the New York Post reported. The child was supposed to fly from Philadelphia International Airport to Southwest Florida International Airport in Fort Myers on Thursday. However, the boy was ''incorrectly boarded'' on a flight to Orlando, four hours away from his intended destination.
In an emailed statement to CNN, Spirit Airlines apologised to the family. "The child was always under the care...
Drunk Tourists To Be Sent To Hotels, Not Jails: Himachal Chief Minister
Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu on Sunday urged tourists to follow rules and regulations, adding that police will not lock up drunk tourists; instead, they will take them to hotels.
He made the gesture towards them to promote tourism in the state, which is witnessing a large influx of visitors during the festive season of Christmas and New Year.
Due to the Winter Carnival, the state government has decided to keep hotels, restaurants, and dhabas open 24 hours a day for the convenience of tourists. Apart from this, the police...
Sunday, December 24, 2023
Cardiff: Llandaff Christmas Eve murder inquiry arrest
A 23-year-old man is arrested on suspicion of murder after another man was found in Llandaff.
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"They Go To Harvard...": Veep's Veiled Attack At Rahul Gandhi's US Speech
Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar Sunday said there was a need to "generate a climate" to nip in the bud anti-national narratives set afloat by design to malign institutions and high constitutional offices.
Addressing the convocation ceremony of Gautam Buddha University in Greater Noida, he expressed sadness that "one of our parliamentarians went to Harvard and said that India's democracy is in peril and in danger." The vice-president said India is the only country where power transfer is done by the ballot and there has never been any problem.
Once...
Serbia protests: Anti-government demonstrators try to storm Belgrade City Hall
The opposition demands a re-run of last week's elections which its say were marred by fraud.
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Two in court over Limerick €21m cocaine seizure
Two men are in court after an estimated 300kg of cocaine was seized from a cargo ship.
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Saturday, December 23, 2023
The Papers: 'King's Christmas message' and Cameron on Iran
No one story dominates the front pages on Christmas Eve, but some look ahead to the King's address.
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Box Office Report: Ranbir Kapoor's Animal Is Still Going Strong
After the release of Shah Rukh Khan's Dunki and Prabhas' Salaar: Part 1- Ceasefire, the box office numbers of Animal are slowly declining. On day 22, the film, directed by Sandeep Reddy Vanga, collected Rs 1.15 crore (for all languages), as per a Sacnilk report. In total, the film depicting a complex father-son relationship and power-packed action has garnered Rs 532.44 crore domestically. In addition to Ranbir Kapoor and Rashmika Mandanna's chemistry, fans have equally showered love on the antagonist Bobby Deol,...
Toddlers, Teens Among 13 Unescorted Children On Plane Grounded In France
Thirteen unaccompanied minors are among the more than 300 Indian passengers of a Nicaragua-bound plane held in France over suspected human trafficking, authorities told AFP on Saturday.
The Airbus A340 has been held at Vatry airport, 150 kilometres (95 miles) east of Paris, since arriving from Dubai on Thursday following an anonymous tip-off that it was carrying potential victims of human trafficking.
The civilian protection unit of the Marne department said the plane was carrying 13 unaccompanied minors as well as accompanied minors, with their...
Bethlehem nativity scene depicted with rubble and razor wire
A muted Christmas celebration sees worshippers lighting candles and praying for peace in Manger Square.
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Friday, December 22, 2023
Teen Stabs Another To Death In Delhi. Argument Started While Eating Momos
A 17-year-old youth was stabbed to death after his shoulder touched another teen's shoulder in Dabri area of Delhi's Dwarka, police said on Friday.
"On December 17, we got information that a man stabbed a juvenile after the victim's shoulder touched the shoulder of the accused while having momos in Rohtash Nagar area," said a senior police officer.
A team was sent to the spot, police said, adding the matter is being investigated.
The victim was declared brought dead by the doctors, they said.
"During our investigation and the statement of the victim's...
Colorado's top court disqualified Trump - will the Supreme Court overrule?
The nine justices of America's highest court are set to take centre stage in a politically fraught case.
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Thursday, December 21, 2023
Prague shooting: Gunman dead after killing 14 at Charles University
Another 25 people are also injured in the deadliest attack in modern Czech history, officials say.
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Storm Pia: Aircraft struggle to land at Birmingham Airport
Planes take several attempts to land at Birmingham Airport as Storm Pia brings strong winds.
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Wednesday, December 20, 2023
Venezuela: Americans freed in swap deal - and fraudster Fat Leonard returned
Venezuela releases a fraudster wanted by the US and 10 Americans, as part of a prisoner swap deal.
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VfL Wolfsburg 1-2 Bayern Munich: Harry Kane scores to continue record-breaking run
Harry Kane stays on course to break the record for Bundesliga goals in a season with his 21st strike as Bayern Munich beat Wolfsburg.
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Canterbury Cathedral dean to consider same-sex blessings
The Very Rev Dr David Monteith will consult with Canterbury Cathedral stakeholders before deciding.
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Tuesday, December 19, 2023
IPL 2024 Auction: Complete Squads Of All 10 Franchises In The Tournament
The Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024 Auction saw 72 players joining the ten franchises and a whopping Rs. 230.45 crore being spent. The Australian pace duo of Mitchell Starc and Pat Cummins emerged as the costliest picks as both of them sparked massive bidding wars. While Pat Cummins was picked by Sunrisers Hyderabad for Rs 20.5 crore, Starc broke all records by attracting a bid of Rs 24.75 crore from Kolkata Knight Riders. Harshal Patel was the costliest player among the Indians as the all-rounder joined Punjab Kings for a massive amount of Rs...
17 Worlds Outside Our Solar System May Have Life's "Essential Ingredient"
A recent NASA study looking for life beyond the solar system has discovered 17 exoplanets that could have oceans of liquid water beneath icy shells. The search for life usually involves finding exoplanets that exist within their host star's "habitable zone," a distance where temperatures allow liquid water to persist on their surfaces. However, it's possible for an exoplanet that's too distant and cold to still have an ocean underneath an ice crust if it has enough internal heating.
As per Space.com, these worlds, much like the icy moons of...
Peter Bone MP loses seat as recall petition triggers by-election
A recall vote was held after the MP was suspended over bullying and sexual misconduct allegations.
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Monday, December 18, 2023
Apple halts some Watch sales in the US
The move comes after the US found it violated patent rights of a smaller firm.
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Jacqueline Fernandez Asks Court To Drop Case Against Her By Probe Agency
Actor Jacqueline Fernandez has filed a petition in Delhi High Court, seeking that the case against her by the Enforcement Directorate be dismissed. Ms Fernandez is accused in a Rs 200 crore money laundering case involving alleged conman Sukesh Chandrashekhar. She was made an accused in the case in a supplementary chargesheet filed by the Central agency.
In the petition she has claimed that the money laundering allegations against her are false. Sukesh Chandrashekhar, who cheated Aditi Singh of Rs 200 crore, also trapped her, she has claimed.
Ms...
Jonathan Majors: Marvel actor guilty of assaulting girlfriend
Jonathan Majors is known for playing Kang in the Marvel universe and for films like Creed III.
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Extinction Rebellion co-founder Gail Bradbrook sentenced
Gail Bradbrook has tried to argue she was justified in causing damage to government property.
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Sunday, December 17, 2023
Serbia's Vucic claims big election victory for party
The president's party is set to win, projections say, but the opposition has big hopes in Belgrade.
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Namrata Shirodkar Shares Special Note For NYU-Bound Son Gautham
Namrata Shirodkar is a proud mother. The former actress, who is married to superstar Mahesh Babu, has shared an update about the couple's son, Gautham Ghattamaneni. The 17-year-old is heading to New York for higher studies, Namrata Shirodkar shared in an Instagram post. Sharing a selfie with Gautam who has enrolled at the prestigious New York University, Namrata wrote: “ NYU bound!! Gautham Ghattamaneni embarks on a new chapter. So proud of your hard work, passion, and determination that brought you to this moment my little big boy. The Big Apple...
Israel Gaza: Hostages shot by IDF put out 'SOS' sign written with leftover food
The three hostages were mistakenly killed in Gaza on Friday by Israeli troops.
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Saturday, December 16, 2023
Eurovision 2024: Pop star Olly Alexander to represent the UK
The pop star will sing in Sweden next May, after a disappointing result for Mae Muller this year.
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"Whether It Is An Officer's Son...": Minister On Woman Hit By Lover's Car
Reacting to the Thane incident, wherein a woman was allegedly run over by her boyfriend's car in the middle of a road, Maharashtra Minister Sudhir Mungantiwar said that the accused in the matter will have to face the whip of law even if he is the son of an officer or a big leader.
Speaking to ANI on the incident in Chandrapur, Mungantiwar said, "Whether it is an officer's son or some big leader's son, he will have to bear the whip of the law and Constitution. No matter who it is, if they have committed this crime, then they would be punished."
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