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Australia: One dead after car hits pedestrians in Melbourne
A man has been arrested in Melbourne after a car mounted a kerb and struck two pedestrians, killing one and leaving another with life-threatening injuries, according to Victoria Police.According to the BBC, the incident occurred on Saturday in the suburb of Ascot Vale, when a grey Toyota struck the pedestrians.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here. One killed, another critically injuredA Victoria Police spokeswoman said a pedestrian died at the scene...
Born in south Lebanon, displaced to Beirut, two grandmothers reflect on Israeli invasions
Born in south Lebanon, displaced to Beirut, two grandmothers reflect on Israeli invasions April 18, 20266:02 AM ET By Lauren Frayer , Jawad Rizkallah , Claire Harbage Mariam Allawiya, 60 (left), and Kafa Wehbe, 67, sit together in a vacant apartment building in central Beirut after they were displaced from southern Lebanon by Israel's current invasion. They both grew up in southern Lebanon, and Allawiya's son married Wehbe's daughter. Claire Harbage/NPR hide caption toggle capt...
Harry Maguire faces eye-watering legal bill over 'cop assault' court case
The Manchester Utd star received a 21-month suspended sentence for assaulting a police officer in 2020 following an incident outside a bar on the island of Mykonos. But he immediately appealed the guilty verdict and is going to the supreme court.
Hong Kong Housing Society aims to boost supply of subsidised sale flats
Hong Kong’s second-biggest public housing provider will gradually expand the supply of its subsidised sale flats, aiming for them to account for 40 per cent of its home supply in future projects. Hong Kong Housing Society chairman Ling Kar-kan said on Saturday the move was to meet residents’ strong desire to own their homes. In a television interview, Ling maintained the change had nothing to do with the agency’s financial soundness, although he agreed putting more flats on sale could help...
Woman rips up 'horrendous' old carpet and is floored by discovery underneath
Woman rips up 'horrendous' old carpet and is floored by discovery underneathEmelia Newman admits she is "obsessed" by the prospect of renovating her property on a budget, and recently showcased work on her hallway after lifting the room's carpetCommentsLifestyleAlan Johnson Social News Reporter10:43, 18 Apr 2026Updated 10:43, 18 Apr 2026View ImageEmelia Newman ripped up the old carpet recently (stock image)(Image: imageBROKER/Andy Dean via Getty Images)A woman who remove...
Derby bus crash horror as 11-year-old boy killed in three-vehicle collision
Derby bus crash horror as 11-year-old boy killed in three-vehicle collisionA 11-year-old boy has died in Derby following a crash involving a bus, a car and the young cyclist on Nottingham Road on Friday eveningCommentsNewsEthan Blackshaw Deputy Publishing Lead and Josh Hartley10:37, 18 Apr 2026Updated 10:45, 18 Apr 2026View ImageA young cyclist has been killed in Derby(Image: Splash)An 11-year-old boy has been killed following a horror crash involving a bus, a car and a cyclist.The collision oc...
Iran: Strait of Hormuz returns to previous state amid US 'piracy, blockade'
The spokesperson for the Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters says Iran has reasserted control over the Strait of Hormuz due to the United States' so-called naval blockade of the waterway and “piracy.”
Trump reacts to Anthropic CEO's meeting with White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles
Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei met with White House officials to discuss AI safety and cybersecurity, signaling a thaw in recent tensions. The meeting focused on potential collaboration and responsible AI development, despite past government concerns labeling the company a national security risk. This engagement suggests a move towards renewed ties between Anthropic and the US government.
Putin's new critics: The celebrity influencers warning Russians might 'snap'
RussiaPutin's new critics: The celebrity influencers warning Russians might 'snap'Celebrity influencer Victoria Bonya’s direct warning to Vladimir Putin this week that his people might “snap” prompted a rare acknowledgment of public criticism from the Kremlin. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Russian TV presenter and model Victoria Bonya at the Cannes Film Festival, France, in 2023.Loic Venance / AFP via Getty Images fileShareAdd NBC News to GoogleApril 18, 2026...
Leamington Spa murder probe as 'amazing' grandfather found dead in river
Leamington Spa murder probe as 'amazing' grandfather found dead in riverWarwickshire Police have launched a murder investigation after Adam Lucas, described as a 'loved' father and grandfather, was found dead in a river in Leamington SpaCommentsNewsEthan Blackshaw Deputy Publishing Lead10:26, 18 Apr 2026View ImageAdam Lucas was found dead in Leamington Spa(Image: BPM Media)A murder investigation has been launched after a beloved grandfather was found dead in a river.Police r...
Mystery as man died after turning round on M20 and driving into traffic
Mystery as man died after turning round on M20 and driving into trafficThe coroner says the reason he chosen to drive five miles the wrong way on the motorway will 'never be known'CommentsNewsNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)10:24, 18 Apr 2026Updated 10:24, 18 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesAidan Walsh, 28, died after he drove the wrong way down the M20 and hit a vanA driver’s motives for travelling five miles the wrong way down a motorway before a fatal head-on crash “will never...
Britain's longest serving inmate Hannibal the Cannibal 'denied visitors for a year'
EXCLUSIVE: Britain's longest serving inmate Hannibal the Cannibal 'denied visitors for a year'Killer Robert Maudsley has not had a single visit since being moved from Wakefield jail, the prison known as 'Monster Mansion", adding to his sense of isolationCommentsNewsJeremy Armstrong News Reporter10:00, 18 Apr 2026Updated 10:01, 18 Apr 2026Robert Maudsley says that he is 'capable of anything'He has spent 52 years behind bars and more than 17,000 consecutive days...
Sitting in a jail cell, alone and hopeless, a man's life is suddenly changed
Sitting in a jail cell, alone and hopeless, a man's life is suddenly changed April 18, 20265:00 AM ET By Autumn Barnes Jay (not pictured) found himself alone and hopeless in a jail cell when a fellow inmate's unexpected words of comfort changed his life. Irkham Khalid/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Irkham Khalid/Getty Images When Jay was 22 years old, he was a self-described loner. In this story, he is being identified by his nickname to allow himself to speak candidly about the...
Third Mumbai: Land acquisition for ambitious MMRDA project begins, villagers’ consent sought
The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority has asked landowners of 124 villages in Uran, Panvel, and Pen tehsils to submit their consent for giving up their lands for the Third Mumbai project.
Fears for a man who jumped off a Carnival cruise ship just hours after a fellow passenger died
Fears for a man who jumped off a Carnival cruise ship just hours after a fellow passenger diedSearch underway for man who jumped off cruise shipFollows a Tasmanian woman's drowning deathREAD MORE: Aussie tourist drowns in hotel pool in BaliBy ZAK WHEELER, NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 09:42, 18 April 2026 | Updated: 09:42, 18 April 2026 e-mail View comments
Four teenagers detained for raping friend at birthday party in Jharkhand
Four teenagers detained for raping friend at birthday party in Jharkhand
Big relief for Sirmaur panchayats as Himachal HC quashes eco-sensitive zone around Simbalbara National Park
Simbalbara National Park is connected with Rajaji National Park in Uttarakhand and Kalesar National Park at Yamunanager in Haryana.
OpenAI exec Srinivas Narayanan leaves to spend time with ageing parents in India
Srinivas Narayanan, OpenAI's CTO for B2B applications, is departing the company next week after nearly three years. He plans to visit his parents in India before considering future professional endeavors. Narayanan, who previously served as VP of Engineering, shared his departure on LinkedIn, calling his tenure at the AI firm 'three incredible years'.
Voices inside Iran: Residents break internet blackout to describe life during ceasefire
On the 50th day of an internet blackout, Iranians under the surveillance of the IRGC for accessing the internet spoke at great risk to Maira Butt and Moha Tahery about their everyday lives amid a brutal crackdown, ongoing conflict and economic crisis
Husband of TCS Nashik's Nida Khan reveals her location, police find house locked
Husband of TCS Nashiks Nida Khan reveals her location police find house locked