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Unimaginable horrors of Japan's WW2 Death Railways: How PoWs were tortured, beheaded and thrown to crocodiles by ruthless guards in hellish race to build train tracks
Unimaginable horrors of Japan's WW2 Death Railways: How PoWs were tortured, beheaded and thrown to crocodiles by ruthless guards in hellish race to build train tracksSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy OLIVIA ALLHUSEN, FOREIGN NEWS REPORTER Published: 12:41, 21 June 2026 | Updated: 12:41, 21 June 2026 e-mail View comments
'My Qaum is all Indians, including you': Javed Akhtar hits back at troll
Javed Akhtar has once again voiced his strong opinions online, this time criticizing former US President Donald Trump's remarks about Italian PM Giorgia Meloni. Akhtar defended Meloni, questioning Trump's claims and his character. When a user brought religion into the debate, Akhtar firmly reiterated his atheist identity, stating his community is all Indians.
How El Nino could affect India's monsoon and your household budget - explained
There was a time when the monsoon meant paper boats floating through rain-filled lanes, steaming cups of tea and plates of pakoras, and the comforting thought that school could wait another day.
Why Starmer is facing fresh pressure to exit after Labour rival Andy Burnham’s victory
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer faces intense pressure following Andy Burnham's return to Parliament, sparking leadership challenge speculation. Despite denials from senior ministers, Starmer is reportedly reflecting on his position amid Labour's recent electoral setbacks and declining approval. Burnham has signaled his ambition, warning the party needs a "final chance to change." Starmer, however, vows to contest any leadership bid, insisting he will not step aside voluntarily.
Sooryavanshi's potential India debut gets green signal after Cricket Ireland's big decision
Cricket Ireland has confirmed the upcoming T20I series against India will proceed as planned in Belfast on June 26 and 28. Following a security review with local authorities, officials are confident in the safety measures for players and spectators. This marks India's return to Stormont after nearly two decades, with anticipation building around potential senior debut for young sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Fortnite x Olivia Rodrigo confirmed: Skins, release date, price details & more
Pop sensation Olivia Rodrigo is set to make a grand entrance into Fortnite, with her collaboration officially confirmed. Fans caught a glimpse of her upcoming Icon Series skin, inspired by her latest album, through a social media story. The highly anticipated cosmetic bundle, featuring an outfit, back bling, and more, is expected to launch with Fortnite Festival Season 15 around July 29, 2026, likely priced around 2,500 V-Bucks.
Four months after the horrific Iran school bombing, fears grow that Trump and Hegseth will bury the truth
A secretive investigation into the attack that killed at least 175 has reportedly ended. Will its findings see the light of day?The attack on a girl’s elementary school in the Iranian town of Minab was one of the US military’s deadliest civilian bombings in decades. But nearly four months on, the Pentagon has produced no answers about why the military fired a Tomahawk cruise missile into a school on the first day of the war, killing at least 175 people, mostly children.Some critics doubt that th...
‘Slug sleuth’ farmers in England help develop prediction tool to cut back on pesticide use
Maps created as part of Defra-funded Slimers project allowed test growers to halve amount of slug pellets usedFarmers believe they have a new weapon in their age-old battle against the slugs that destroy their crops: modern technology.Slug prediction maps, which have been created by computer models as part of an research project, are now helping growers to better target the use of pesticides, saving them money and reducing environmental harm. Continue reading...
‘This changes everything’: how Brexit altered Scotland’s political landscape
Former party leaders reflect on the turbulence that followed the referendum in which most Scottish voters backed the losing sideThe decision to quit the EU bolstered support for Scottish independence, which a decade after the Brexit referendum is at near record levels, according to Scottish Labour’s former leader Kezia Dugdale.Dugdale said the Brexit vote “creates a frame around fairness” for many in Scotland because, unlike England, Scottish voters comprehensively backed remain in 2016, by 62%...
Bumrah returns for England ODIs: How many has he missed since 2023 WC?
Jasprit Bumrah has returned to India's ODI squad for the England series after being rested for the Afghanistan ODIs. Since the 2023 World Cup, the pace spearhead has missed eight ODI assignments as part of workload management. With India beginning a new World Cup cycle, Bumrah's return provides a major boost to the team's pace attack in English conditions.
After 43 yrs, US family sells electrical firm for $1.7bn, makes 540 workers millionaires
A small-town US family has sold their Louisiana-based electrical-equipment company Fibrebond to power-management giant Eaton for $1.7 billion—and made sure their 540 full-time workers got a $240 million cut of it. Former CEO Graham Walker wrote a single clause into the deal: 15% of proceeds for the staff, none of whom held any equity. The average bonus works out to around $443,000 per worker.
Britain's 'oldest naturist club' tells council 'display of nudity' isn’t sexual
One of Britain's oldest naturist clubs has accused a council of treating nudity as sexual activity after receiving consultation documents about regulating "sex establishments".Broadland Sun Association, which has welcomed clothes-free visitors to its 25-acre woodland site near Stoke Holy Cross since 1935, objected strongly to being grouped alongside strip clubs and topless bars in the South Norfolk council's draft licensing policy.The club dismissed such attitudes as a "throwback to the saucy po...
Iceland to hold 'Brexit-style' referendum as voters warned joining EU is 'worst business idea'
Iceland will hold a referendum on August 29 to determine whether the Nordic nation should resume negotiations to join the European Union, marking the first such vote in over a decade.The ballot, which has drawn comparisons to 2016's Brexit referendum in the UK, arrives at a moment of heightened geopolitical anxiety and economic strain for the approximately 400,000 residents.Opponents of EU membership have already begun mobilising, warning that closer ties with Brussels would represent a grave mi...
A new survey on dads found that 9 out of 10 had a surprising reaction to fatherhood
Men are traditionally thought of as providers for their children. But a report that interviewed thousands of fathers found them embracing another role.(Image credit: From left: family photo; family photo; family photo)
UK telecom giants roll out 'kill switch' to block stolen phones from working: How it works
UK mobile giants Virgin Media O2 and VodafoneThree have activated a new 'kill switch' for new phones stolen from their stores, aiming to cripple the black market for stolen devices. This move follows resistance from major manufacturers like Apple and Samsung to a universal anti-theft lock. The technology renders stolen, unsold handsets unusable remotely, a measure previously seen in the Netherlands.
Why ecologists are concerned about the Great Nicobar Project
India's proposed Great Nicobar Project, one of the country's largest infrastructure initiatives, has triggered an intense debate over development and environmental protection.
Trump administration probe could upend widely used transgender youth treatment guidelines
The organization widely regarded as the leading authority on transgender medical treatment is facing allegations from the Federal Trade Commission that it built influential treatment guidelines for minors on evidence its own leaders privately acknowledged was limited and uncertain.The complaint, filed in a Texas federal court by the Federal Trade Commission and the attorneys general of Alaska, Iowa, Nebraska and Texas, accuses World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) of deve...
PM Modi delays Delhi airport exit to ensure smooth commute for NEET-UG re-exam candidates
Prime Minister Narendra Modi delayed his departure from Delhi airport on Sunday to prevent traffic disruptions for students appearing for the NEET-UG re-exam. Arriving at 1:15 pm, he waited to ensure smooth passage to examination centres across 551 cities and 14 international locations. The exam, held at 5,440 centres, featured extensive CCTV surveillance and jammers to prevent malpractice, with heightened security and strict checks in Delhi.
India beat New Zealand 2-0 to clinch second FIH Women's Nations Cup
India defeated hosts New Zealand 2-0 in the final to win their second FIH Women's Nations Cup title and secure promotion to the FIH Women's Pro League. Goals from Navneet Kaur and Sunelita Toppo sealed the victory as India completed an unbeaten campaign. Lalremsiami was named Player of the Match, while Deepika finished as the tournament's joint-highest scorer with six goals.
One in three still holding on to their first ever mobile phone as UK's tech trash mountain grows
One in three still holding on to their first ever mobile phone as UK’s tech trash mountain growsSee more Daily Mail on Google - save us as a Preferred SourceBy KRISTINA WEMYSS, GENERAL NEWS REPORTER Published: 11:12, 21 June 2026 | Updated: 11:12, 21 June 2026 e-mail View comments