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Saudi Arabia deploys 22,000 staff and 88,000 waste units for Hajj
Dubai: Saudi authorities have announced the completion of extensive preparations for this year’s Hajj season, deploying tens of thousands of workers, smart technologies and operational systems aimed at improving safety, cleanliness and services for pilgrims across the holy sites.The preparations are part of an integrated operational plan overseen by multiple Saudi entities to enhance the experience of pilgrims arriving from around the world during the annual pilgrimage season.Get updated faster...
It was an ordinary breakfast run in suburban Melbourne - instead it turned into a brazen daylight execution caught on camera
Jury shown 40-minute footage of alleged killing at Keilor cafe$5million contract allegedly placed on Gavin Preston's life Accused searched 'no extradition countries' after shootingREAD MORE: Manhunt for interstate assasins who gunned down hitmanBy WAYNE FLOWER, SENIOR NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 09:26, 17 May 2026 | Updated: 09:26, 17 May 2026 e-mail
Qantas flight diverted after man bites flight attendant
Australia’s Qantas was forced to divert a flight bound for the United States over a disruptive passenger, with local media reporting the man bit a flight attendant. The flight from Melbourne was headed to Dallas on Friday when it was forced to make a stop-off in Papeete, the capital of French Polynesia, due to the disruptive passenger. The man was restrained by fellow passengers, with local media including national broadcaster ABC reporting he bit a member of Qantas staff. The man was met by loc...
EasyJet flight struck by lightning moments after leaving Gatwick Airport
A lightning strike forced an EasyJet aircraft to make an emergency return to London Gatwick on Thursday afternoon.The Milan-bound service, operating as Flight U28305, encountered the incident moments after leaving the airport.The Airbus A319, G-EZDH, had departed from Gatwick's runway at 2.22pm on May 14 when it flew into stormy conditions.Passengers aboard the aircraft experienced the dramatic moment as lightning hit the plane during its ascent. TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say The crew im...
Saudi Arabia announces Umrah season calendar for 1448 AH
Dubai: Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has announced the Umrah season calendar for the year 1448 AH as part of preparations to receive pilgrims arriving from outside Saudi Arabia under an integrated system of services and care.The ministry said the new calendar outlines the operational stages and deadlines for Umrah companies, external agents and pilgrims ahead of the upcoming season.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.According to the schedule, prelimi...
UAE weather: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ajman with temperatures in the pleasant mid-30s, but relatively higher humidity across the country - Emirates 24|7
UAE weather: Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, and Ajman with temperatures in the pleasant mid-30s, but relatively higher humidity across the country Emirates 24|7
Fuel theft couple caught after locals help track them down
Fuel theft couple caught after locals help track them down5 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEleri GriffithsBBC WalesJudith TroughtonGarage owner Judith Troughton has thanked people in Gwynedd who were able to help catch fuel thieves After being hit by three fuel thefts in six weeks, local people helped a garage owner track down thieves after she put an appeal on Facebook.The offending couple were staying in the coastal town of Porthmadog, Gwynedd, and they were spotted in a pub, befo...
E-challan system yet to bring order on Karachi’s roads
• Absence of traffic police, non-functional signals contribute to road chaos• DIG claims e-ticketing boosts rule compliance• Says number of cameras will be increased by 2,000 in next phase KARACHI: Although compliance with traffic laws remains inconsistent throughout the city, chaotic situations are seen even on roads where cameras are installed to detect violations and issue e-challans, due to dysfunctional signals, fading stop lines, zebra crossings and other issues. The traffic police had in...
Hyderabad man who slit woman’s throat dies after mob assault
A 28-year-old man, Teja, accused of murdering 22-year-old Vaishnavi in Jadcherla by slitting her throat, has died. He was assaulted by local residents after the attack and succumbed to his injuries while undergoing treatment. Police are investigating both the murder and the subsequent mob violence.
A Port Kembla nuclear submarine base would ‘place a massive target on our backs’, NSW labour union warns
Outcry follows release of previously secret documents naming Wollongong suburb as preferred east coast Aukus baseAs Aukus spending and delays blow out, will Australia’s nuclear submarines ever materialise?Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA labour union has expressed alarm about newly released documents that reveal Port Kembla to be a preferred Australian base for nuclear-powered submarines, saying it would “place a m...
‘Tum karlo jo karna hai’: Man caught urinating inside Delhi Metro lift
An elderly man urinated in a Delhi Metro lift at Kalkaji station, sparking outrage. Police stated he experienced a medical emergency and couldn't find a toilet, leading to a penalty. The incident highlights concerns about public hygiene and the need for accessible facilities.
Notorious teen offender dead after stolen ute slams into tree as two teens fight for life
Notorious teen offender dead after stolen ute slams into tree as two teens fight for lifeREAD MORE: Crime in Victoria hits record highBy BURNEY WONG Published: 06:13, 17 May 2026 | Updated: 06:13, 17 May 2026 e-mail View comments
'Jilted Lover' Kills Woman In Telangana, Claims She 'Refused To Return Money'
Locals caught hold of the accused before he could flee and thrashed him. Police said the suspect sustained serious injuries in the assault and was shifted to a hospital for treatment under police security.
Queensland nurse is fired after faking grandfather's death to claim Qantas refund
Queensland nurse is fired after faking grandfather's death to claim Qantas refundDo you have a story? Email tips@dailymail.com.au By BURNEY WONG Published: 05:37, 17 May 2026 | Updated: 05:39, 17 May 2026 e-mail View comments
Moment a fully loaded septic truck is T-boned by a speeding freight train
A septic truck was ripped apart after being T-boned by a speeding Norfolk Southern freight train at a railroad crossing in Chesapeake, Virginia triggering a hazardous materials scare.
Massive fire breaks out in India’s Rajdhani Express train; passengers evacuated
A fire broke out in an air-conditioned coach of the Thiruvananthapuram–Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express early Sunday in Madhya Pradesh’s Ratlam district, prompting the evacuation of all passengers. No injuries were reported, PTI reported.Railway officials said the blaze erupted around 5.15 am (local time) in the B-1 coach of train number 12431, which was carrying 68 passengers at the time. The incident occurred between Alot and Lunirichha stations under the Kota railway division.Get updated fa...
Lib Dem council 'unlawfully turned trial LTN into permanent zone' - sparking 'bedlam' for neighbours
A Lib Dem-run council has been accused of unlawfully turning a trial low traffic neighbourhood (LTN) into a permanent zone.Lawyers have launched a High Court challenge against Bath and North East Somerset council, claiming it disregarded warnings that the scheme endangered schoolchildren through heightened congestion and pollution.The Heart of Lansdown Conservation Group filed the action on Wednesday, representing residents who oppose the road closures.A 40-page statement of claim alleges seven...
Police call for discussions after officers injured during Celtic celebrations
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‘A place for everybody’: Stockholm to open its first publicly run sauna
Unlike its Nordic neighbours, finding a place in the Swedish capital to bada bastu is hard, with years-long waiting lists at member clubsThere is little doubt that Stockholm is a city of sauna-goers. All year round, from early morning to late into the night, the city’s residents can be seen emerging from wooden huts, a trail of woodsmoke coming from the chimney, and lowering themselves into the deep brackish waters of the Swedish capital’s shoreline.But, for locals and visitors alike, getting ac...
Fire breaks out on Rajdhani Express near Ratlam, passengers evacuated
A fire broke out in an AC coach of the Thiruvananthapuram-Hazrat Nizamuddin Rajdhani Express in Madhya Pradesh's Ratlam district early Sunday. The B-1 coach, carrying 68 passengers, was detached, and all passengers were safely deboarded without injuries. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.