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US state of Tennessee passes bill to let teachers carry guns at school
Wednesday, 24 April 2024
The move comes a year after three children and three staff were killed in a school shooting in Nashville. The bill will now be sent to Republican Governor Bill Lee for consideration.
Pro-Palestinian protests spread at US universities (VIDEOS)
Wednesday, 24 April 2024
Students at several US universities have staged large protests in response to Israel's military operations in Gaza. Student arrests have sparked outrage, but demonstrators have also been accused of antisemitism.
Hours after UK parliament approves Rwanda deportation bill, 5 migrants die in English Channel crossing attempt
Tuesday, 23 April 2024
At least five people are reported to have died in an attempt to cross the English Channel. The UK parliament had only hours earlier voted to deport some of those who enter Britain illegally as a deterrent to migrants.
Everest says products safe after health concerns
Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Food brand Everest, a household name in India, has said its fish curry spice blend was safe for use following concerns about a cancer-causing chemical.
EU threatens to suspend TikTok Lite’s reward-to-watch feature over addiction fears
Tuesday, 23 April 2024
The European Commission is threatening to suspend the TikTok Lite rewards programme, unless the Chinese-owned app provides answers within 24 hours.
UK Parliament passes controversial bill to send asylum seekers to Rwanda, first migrant flight to leave in 10-12 weeks
Tuesday, 23 April 2024
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said the government has already chartered commercial jets that would be ready within months. The plan to send some asylum seekers to Rwanda had previously faced legal hurdles.
PM Modi accused of anti-Muslim campaign hate speech
Tuesday, 23 April 2024
At a weekend rally, Prime Minister Modi claimed the opposition wanted to take Hindus' money and give it to "infiltrators." The opposition Congress Party said he meant Muslims, and lodged an official election complaint.
Germany: Teenage girl falls to death from hotel window
Monday, 22 April 2024
The teenager fell from the sixth floor of a hotel near the center of Dusseldorf, in North Rhine Westphalia. Police have initially ruled out suicide and foul play.
Middle East updates: Israel's intel chief quits over October 7 Hamas attack
Monday, 22 April 2024
Military intelligence chief Aharon Haliva is the first senior Israeli official to resign over failing to prevent the October 7 terror attacks. Meanwhile, a rocket attack was reported at a US base in Syria.
Sri Lanka: Race car crashes into spectators, 7 dead (VIDEO)
Monday, 22 April 2024
The crash happened at a motor sports event organized by the Sri Lankan army that was being held for the first time in five years after COVID-19 and an economic crisis.
Maldives: Muizzu's pro-China party claims landslide victory
Monday, 22 April 2024
The vote was seen as a referendum on President Mohamad Muizzu's pledge to abandon the country's "India First" policy for closer ties with China. Electoral authorities reported a turnout higher than 73%.
Nigerian's 60-hour chess marathon breaks record
Sunday, 21 April 2024
Tunde Onakoya played chess nonstop for 60 hours on New York City's Times Square and is looking to raise money for children in need across Africa.
Why did the Afghan Taliban sour on Pakistan?
Sunday, 21 April 2024
The Taliban takeover of Afghanistan has drastically altered the relationship with the country's partners in Pakistan. Kabul refuses to submit to Islamabad.
Central African Republic: Boat, carrying 300 people, en route to funeral sinks in Mpoko river, over 50 dead (VIDEO)
Sunday, 21 April 2024
The boat passengers were reportedly on their way to a funeral when the boat sank. Authorities said they were still looking for other people, with the total number of passengers still unknown.
Man who set himself alight outside Trump trial dies
Saturday, 20 April 2024
A man has died after setting himself on fire near the New York courthouse where former US President Donald Trump's hush money trial is taking place, US...
Netflix adds 9.3 million new subscribers, beats expectations
Friday, 19 April 2024
The streaming service now claims a total audience of over half a billion and has tried to maximize revenues by cutting down on account sharing and introducing advertisements.
Can Iran's economy sustain a war with Israel?
Friday, 19 April 2024
Iran is suffering from inflation, currency depreciation and the impact of international sanctions. With new Western boycotts planned following Iran's attack on Israel, will this impact Tehran's ability to wage war?
Lok Sabha Polls 2024: PM Narendra Modi focuses on economy in election push
Friday, 19 April 2024
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is aiming to win a third term in office in general elections that got underway on April 19. His reelection campaign focuses on economic glory.
Iran reports explosions near Isfahan, IAEA confirms 'no damage' to Iran's nuclear sites
Friday, 19 April 2024
Iranian state media reported commercial flight diversions and the sound of explosions in or near the city of Isfahan overnight, but said the cause was not yet clear.
Kenya: Helicopter crash kills defense chief Francis Ogolla, 9 others
Friday, 19 April 2024
Kenya's defense chief and several other senior military officers died in a helicopter crash in a remote area of the country, the president has announced.
