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2 cops martyred as speeding dumper collides with parked police van on M9 Motorway
KARACHI: Two police personnel were martyred on Monday when a speeding dumper truck collided with a police van parked on the M9 Motorway within the limits of the Gadap City police station, officials said. In a statement, Malir police said that a police mobile assigned for patrolling and snap checking was hit by a speeding dumper. As a result of the impact, both Constable Wajid and Sub-Inspector Sahib Dad Solangi were martyred on the spot, a police spokesperson said in a statement. “The speeding d...
Kerala gets new govt as UDF returns after 10 years; VD Satheesan takes oath as CM
NEW DELHI: V D Satheesan took oath as Kerala chief minister on Monday at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, marking the return of the Congress-led United Democratic Front to power after a decade.
Parents of children who break law face JAIL under David Lammy’s youth justice overhaul
Parents of children who break the law could face jail under David Lammy’s sweeping youth justice overhaul.The Justice Secretary has unveiled major reforms that could see parents and guardians face far tougher consequences when their children commit crimes.Central to the plans is a major strengthening of parenting orders - measures that currently allow courts to force parents into counselling or impose financial penalties.Under the proposed shake-up, following recommendations linked to the Southp...
Man kills 23-yr-old pregnant wife by inserting hacksaw blade into private part
A man in Chhattisgarh's Surguja district allegedly killed his 23-year-old pregnant wife by inserting a hacksaw blade into her private part during a severe assault. The accused confessed to the brutal act, which occurred in the presence of their four-year-old daughter. The victim was three months pregnant and sustained multiple injuries.
Military jets' crew members safely ejected after Idaho air show collision, US Navy says
Four crew members involved in a mid-air collision of military jets at an air show ejected safely on Sunday outside Mountain Home Air Force Base in Idaho, the US Navy said. Two E/A-18G Growler jets collided in mid-air two miles from the base during the two-day Gunfighter Skies Air Show, said Commander Amelia Umayam, a spokesperson for Naval Air Forces, US Pacific Fleet. The two jets with four air crew collided “while performing an aerial demonstration” at around 12:10pm MDT as part of the air sho...
Tube strike set to go ahead after failed talks
Tube strike set to go ahead after failed talks3 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleHarry LowLondonBBC/Harry LowAnother wave of industrial action is due to take place as London Underground drivers walk out in a dispute over the voluntary introduction of a four-day week with condensed hours.Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) voted to oppose the changes. The union says Transport for London "has not made any attempt to engage in negotiation meetings to resolve this dispute".T...
‘When your signal goes down, something’s going on’: life next to a US air base in the UK
While RAF Lakenheath holds its secrets, neighbours contend with plane spotters, protesters and sonic boomsThe local people know there is something going on when the internet and phone signal drops dead, they say. If the heavy bombers are flying low, the teachers will pause their school assembly until the thunderous din has passed. The parish council has been briefed on the intricacies of sonic booms. Car insurance is more expensive here as the Americans “can’t drive” and sometimes find themselve...
GB News Daily Reflection — Monday 18th May 2026
In today's GB News Daily Reflection, we compare the long accumulation of wealth through patience utilised by legendary trader Warren Buffett with the values of waiting and trust over instant gratification in Christianity. The disciples of Jesus Christ ultimately received the far greater reward of God’s presence and power after patiently awaiting the fulfilment of his promises."For Warren Buffett, a lot of waiting and a lot of patience led to great wealth. In our modern times, we expect instant r...
Swatch forced to shut stores across Britain over ‘safety concerns’ after ‘mob-like’ groups rush shops
Swatch has been forced to shut stores across Britain over "safety concerns" after "mob-like" groups rushed shops.Crowds had camped outside stores across Europe for days in order to purchase a watch from the "Royal Pop" collection, a collaboration with Swiss luxury watchmaker Audemars Piguet.Shouting and arguments broke out at a host of shops in different locations, with police in France using tear gas to control an unruly crowd outside a Paris store.In response to the chaos, Swatch said it close...
Indian student killed after minivan plunges off Chicago highway
A 25-year-old Indian student was killed while six others were injured in a road accident on Saturday on Interstate 65 near Chicago in the United States.
Hundreds of children affected by UK’s halting of refugee family reunion, says Red Cross
Charity estimates up to 1,360 children could remain separated from families for every month the suspension continuesHundreds of children every month face being separated from their families since the UK suspended refugee family reunion last September, according to analysis by the British Red Cross.Based on examination of Home Office data of family reunion grants previously made, the charity estimates between 550 and 1,360 children could remain separated from their families for every month that r...
Kerala CM oath ceremony: VD Satheesan, 20 ministers to be sworn in today
New Delhi: The swearing-in ceremony of the new Congress-led United Democratic Front (UDF) government, headed by Chief Minister-designate V.D. Satheesan, is scheduled to be held on Monday at the Central Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram.The event will formally mark the UDF's return to power in Kerala after a decade, following its decisive victory in the Assembly elections.Several senior Congress leaders, including Rahul Gandhi, Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, and Mallikarjun Kharge, along with chief ministers...
Jessie and Czarina came to Australia to make a new life - then he stabbed his wife to death. Now their teenage son has revealed his unspeakable pain in a heart-wrenching courtroom message to the dad-of-four
Jessie and Czarina came to Australia to make a new life - then he stabbed his wife to death. Now their teenage son has revealed his unspeakable pain in a heart-wrenching courtroom message to the dad-of-fourJessie James Tumaliuan pleaded guilty to murder Czarina Gatbonton Tumaliuan was found dead in backyardREAD MORE: Melbourne dad-of-four pleads GUILTY to murderBy WAYNE FLOWER, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 04:21, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 04:22, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Heartbreak for family of missing as 23-year-old Alabama woman as police find body and man is charged with corpse abuse
Heartbreak for family of missing as 23-year-old Alabama woman as police find body and man is charged with corpse abuseBy MELISSA KOENIG, US REPORTER Published: 04:21, 18 May 2026 | Updated: 04:21, 18 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Met Police issue apology to Graham Linehan over ‘unacceptable’ arrest for gender-critical posts
The Metropolitan Police have issued an apology to Graham Linehan over his "unacceptable" arrest for gender-critical social media comments.In September, the 57-year-old Father Ted writer was detained on suspicion of committing a public order offence in Heathrow by five armed officers after a flight from Arizona, where he now lives.He was questioned for several hours about posts he made in April last year which were reported by Lynsay Watson, a trans activist and former police officer.Mr Linehan c...
Kuwait arrests doctor over alleged cocaine trafficking
Kuwait’s General Department for Drug Control has arrested a Kuwaiti doctor employed by the Health Ministry on suspicion of possessing cocaine and narcotic pills intended for distribution and trafficking, authorities said.The arrest followed what officials described as extensive surveillance and detailed investigations into the suspect’s movements, local media reported.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.Anti-narcotics officers apprehended the suspe...
35 terrorists killed during action in hills around Quetta
• CM’s aide says three ‘commanders’ in custody after four-day operation• Section 144 imposed across province• Railways suspends train services for two days QUETTA: At least three ‘commanders’ of Balochistan-based terrorist groups are in custody, while 35 of their operatives have been killed in intelligence based operations in recent days, the Balochistan government said on Sunday. According to CM’s aide Shahid Rind, security forces launched an operation on May 13, which continued for at least fo...
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Fighter jets collide in midair at Idaho air show; Trump's approval ratings on the economy continue to fall in latest CBS News poll.
Fire breaks out in Bihar passenger train; no casualties reported
A fire broke out in the Sasaram-Patna passenger train on Monday due to a suspected short circuit at Sasaram Junction in Bihar.
Tallying up the revenue records
Provincial revenue mobilisation has risen significantly by April 2026, despite economic headwinds, compounded by the spillover effects of the Iran-Israel/US conflict. Collection appears on track to meet full-year targets, signalling a gradual break from past inertia. Lean sub-national tax authorities are gaining traction through the use of new digital data tools, targeted enforcement, risk-based compliance, expansion of the tax base via field surveys, and improved audit and assessment mechanisms...