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135 Arrested In France Amid Protests, Katana Among Weapons Seized
Weapons confiscated included metal balls, lead pellets, fireworks, slingshots, a katana and airsoft weapons, said France's Interior Minister.
AI, Smartphones And Mobility: Global Tech Leaders Discuss India's Next Growth Phase At NDTV World Summit
At the NDTV World Summit 2026, technology leaders discussed India's potential in AI adoption, research and development, smartphone innovation and affordable mobility.
Texas University Professor Turns Into Drug Lord, Sentenced To 40 Years In Prison For Pushing 'Pink Flamingo' Fentanyl
US District Judge James Wesley Hendrix sentenced Daniel Taylor, 51, to 40 years in prison for manufacturing and supplying the dangerous drug.
'Iran War Has Done A Lot Of Damage': US Republican Candidate Slams Trump
Tandon said Trump's war on Iran sent oil prices spiralling, which boosted inflation in the United States.
Thousands march in Paris and other French cities as protests take place across Europe – Europe live
French police have made 135 arrests, while Italian officers have raided homes in Milan, with protests also taking place in Spain and AlbaniaJesse, 40, a charity worker from the north of Paris, had turned out for the street march.She said: “I’m so angry. I’m here to support schoolchildren’s demands for better conditions. I’m so proud of them and we have to stand together.” Continue reading...
Ukraine’s military says Starlink satellite connection stable after recent restrictions
Volodymyr Zelenskyy offers thanks to US allies for restoring system key to air defence and ‘frontline logistics’Ukraine’s military has a “stable connection to Starlink”, the Ukrainian government has said, 10 days after its ability to use the satellite communications system was suddenly restricted.The Starlink satellite terminals, which are produced by Elon Musk’s SpaceX but managed by the US government, are a key component of Ukraine’s military operations. Sudden speed restrictions on the terminals, which capped operations at speeds of 160km/h (99mph), led to the failure of several Ukrainian combat missions earlier this month. Continue reading...
'Iran's Plot Against Americans Have Reached Advanced Stages': US Spy Chief
The warning comes after Washington ordered non-essential US embassy staff and their families to leave Saudi Arabia this week, following increasing attacks from Yemen's Houthis.
Met says it shared allegations about Meghan’s father with her but not other forces
Scotland Yard says it shared letter about Thomas Markle Sr allegations in 2019 but did not pass claims to other agenciesThe Metropolitan police have confirmed they gave a letter to the Duchess of Sussex in 2019 concerning “alleged offending” involving her father, after accusations arose on Friday about Thomas Markle Sr having child sexual abuse images.Scotland Yard said it had received a letter in January 2019 making a number of allegations about offending outside Britain. Continue reading...
$1.3 Billion Indo-US Satellite Saw Nepal Disaster Coming. But No One Saw It
Experts say merely putting what can only be called 'White Elephants' in the sky is not good enough; one needs human intelligence combined with artificial intelligence to accurately issue early warnings.
Kim Jong-un crosses newly opened bridge into China
North Korean leader travels over New Yalu River Bridge to meet senior Communist party memberKim Jong-un has visited China, inaugurating a bridge that connects the two countries and saying he hopes to expand cooperation with his neighbour.The North Korean leader arrived in the Chinese border city of Dandong on Saturday after crossing the New Yalu River Bridge, according to South Korea’s unification ministry, which handles affairs related to North Korea, and China’s official Xinhua news agency. Continue reading...
Storm Boelo to bring 80mph gusts and heavy rain to parts of UK
Second named storm will hit northern parts of UK as thousands remain without power after Friday’s Storm AustenThe UK is bracing for a second storm this weekend, as strong winds and heavy rain are expected to disrupt travel and cause further power cuts in the north.Storm Boelo, the second named storm of the season, is expected to bring heavy, frequent showers and winds potentially exceeding 80mph to northern parts of the UK. Continue reading...
Israeli soldiers raze neighbourhood in Hebron, driving families from homes
PM Benjamin Netanyahu vows ‘to destroy this place’ in retaliation for militant attack on army checkpointIsraeli troops have levelled a neighbourhood in Hebron, driving out hundreds of families in collective punishment for a militant attack on an army checkpoint outside the West Bank city, local Palestinian authorities said.The Hebron municipality estimated that 35 hectares (86 acres) had been destroyed or marked for destruction and about 1,500 people had been evicted from their homes by Saturday afternoon in the district of Ein Deir Baha. The whole city of 250,000 people was sealed off by checkpoints on every point of entry. Continue reading...
