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'Embarrassing': Chris Minns left red-faced after inmate was released on the same day he was SENTENCED

'Embarrassing': Chris Minns left red-faced after inmate was released on the same day he was SENTENCEDKyle Quayle in jail for stealing and assault offencesBlunder occurred on same day he was sentencedREAD MORE: Manhunt for convicted criminal released from custody early By MAISY RAE Published: 00:52, 17 April 2026 | Updated: 00:52, 17 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Case Against Vedanta Group Chairman After Blast Kills 20 In Chhattisgarh

The Chhattisgarh police on Thursday registered an FIR against Vedanta Group chairman Anil Agarwal and others in connection with the blast at the firm's power plant in Sakti district that claimed 20 lives, an official said.

Trump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY sues

NewsWorldAmericasTrump administration restores funding to Manhattan subway project after NY suesThe Trump administration has agreed to resume funding a key Manhattan subway project after New York officials suedPhilip Marcelo Friday 17 April 2026 00:07 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":false,"showBookmark":true,"ar...

Delhi Confidential: Verse, Speaker 

While many members quote well-known Hindi and Urdu couplets, Law Minister Arjun Ram Meghwal chose to share his own verse while piloting the Delimitation and Constitution Amendment Bills in the Lok Sabha on Thursday.

पंजाब में किसानों का आज रेल रोको आंदोलन, 3 घंटे रोकी जाएंगी ट्रेनें

V&A faces calls to become living wage employer on eve of Stratford opening

Campaigners organise open letter to director demanding ‘fair day’s wage’ for all workers at V&A museumsA row over pay has broken out at the V&A before the opening of its newest site , with thousands of people calling for it to become a living wage employer.On Saturday, V&A East will open its doors in Stratford, east London, showcasing stunning fabrics, photos and black British music. It joins a wider group of V&A museums including its original site in South Kensington, Young V&am...

Police update on teens arrested in connection with 73-year-old's death as family pay tribute

Police update on teens arrested in connection with 73-year-old's death as family pay tribute Jim Davis, 73, was allegedly punched to the ground by the youths after they reportedly threw a tree branch at a cyclist from a road bridge - police have now issued an update on the investigationNewsPaige Ingram00:01, 17 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesJim Davis was punched in the face in an incident on Honeybourne Way, Cheltenham(Image: Gloucestershire Live/BPM Media)A heartbroken family has paid tribute to th...

Teen spends three days behind bars after cops find him armed with a water gun

NewsWorldAmericasUS Crime NewsTeen spends three days behind bars after cops find him armed with a water gunThe 18-year-old was playing a ‘senior assassins’ game in Indiana that ended up sparking reports of an active threatJasmine Fernández in Miami Thursday 16 April 2026 23:53 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":fal...

Minneapolis activist yanked from car after ignoring ICE's orders to leave scene of protest files legal claim saying arrest has left her barely able to lift her ARMS

Minneapolis activist yanked from car after ignoring ICE's orders to leave scene of protest files legal claim saying arrest has left her barely able to lift her ARMSBy MELISSA KOENIG, US REPORTER Published: 23:50, 16 April 2026 | Updated: 23:52, 16 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Daughter of missing American woman touches down in Bahamas, slams stepdad after he fled amid investigation

The daughter of a woman who remains missing in The Bahamas lashed out against her stepfather after arriving on Great Abaco Island on Thursday.Karli Aylesworth previously slammed her stepfather, Brian Hooker, who was the last person to see her mother, Lynette Hooker, alive on April 4. Brian said Lynette fell overboard from their dinghy around 7:30 p.m. as the pair motored towards their sailboat, which was anchored off of Elbow Key.Brian was arrested by the Royal Bahamas Police Force on April 8, a...

Dozens of safety violations found at Tenn. munitions factory after deadly blast

U.S. Dozens of safety violations found at Tennessee munitions factory after last year's deadly explosion By Nicole Valdes April 16, 2026 / 6:22 PM EDT / CBS News Add CBS News on Google A munitions company that handles explosives for the U.S. military is facing a fine of over $3 million after Tennessee investigators found dozens of safety violations at the company's facility where an explosion killed 16 people last year.The Oct. 10 explosion destroyed Building 602 at Accurate Energetic Systems' f...

Fans and players unite behind Hull’s John Cartwright as St Helens go top

Hull 14-24 St HelensBattling display in defeat feels like coach’s last standThere is rarely a shortage of emotion and passion in this particular part of the rugby league world but even by the usually high standards set in Hull, this was a night many, least of all their head coach, will never forget.On any other night, the headline would be St Helens producing another impressive statement of their title credentials to go top of Super League. But this was no ordinary night: perhaps underlined not...

Justin Fairfax, wife were going through contentious divorce before murder-suicide, police say

Just after midnight on Thursday, police say former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax killed his wife and then himself in their home. Both of their teenage children were home at the time of the incident. CBS News homeland security correspondent Nicole Sganga reports.

Jurors sob as murdered 7-year-old Athena Strand’s final moments are played in court: ‘Are you a kidnapper?’

NewsWorldAmericasUS Crime NewsJurors sob as murdered 7-year-old Athena Strand’s final moments are played in court: ‘Are you a kidnapper?’Tanner Horner has pleaded guilty to the 2022 killing and now faces the possibility of the death penaltyJosh Marcus in San Francisco Thursday 16 April 2026 23:15 BSTBookmarkBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"...

DiaspoBoost Summit in Casablanca Explores Morocco’s Diaspora Model

Casablanca – Casablanca hosted the DiaspoBoost Summit Africa 2026 on Thursday, bringing together public officials, entrepreneurs, investors, and diaspora leaders around the central question of turning diaspora ties into structured, long-term economic development across Africa. Held at Palace d’Anfa, the event went beyond a standard conference format. Alongside panels on taxation, entrepreneurship, youth engagement, and investment, the summit included sector workshops, B2B meetings, and instituti...

Airline worker is lured to a meeting point and arrested after Dubai authorities accessed his private WhatsApp... of him for sharing photos of bomb damage

Airline worker is lured to a meeting point and arrested after Dubai authorities accessed his private WhatsApp... of him for sharing photos of bomb damageBy ANDREW JEHRING, CHIEF FOREIGN CORRESPONDENT Published: 23:05, 16 April 2026 | Updated: 23:05, 16 April 2026 e-mail 1 View comments

Displaced Lebanese wary as ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah begins

Tensions linger as evacuees await clarity on the ceasefire’s terms before risking a return to war-torn villages.

Ben Roberts-Smith to make major court plea after spending 10 days behind bars in notorious Sydney jail

Ben Roberts-Smith to make major court plea after spending 10 days behind bars in notorious Sydney jailFormer SAS solider listed to appear in courtREAD MORE: Cynical reason cops ambushed Ben Roberts-Smith in SydneyBy MIKLOS BOLZA FOR AUSTRALIAN ASSOCIATED PRESS and KYLIE STEVENS, SENIOR BREAKING NEWS REPORTER, AUSTRALIA Published: 23:01, 16 April 2026 | Updated: 23:01, 16 April 2026 e-mail

Boston to give LGBTQ+ migrants vouchers for yoga, meditation, ‘creative healing’

The city of Boston is offering LGBTQ+ migrants vouchers for yoga, massages and meditation by partnering with a nonprofit organization."The City of Boston is partnering with a nonprofit to hand out $250 to $500 to LGBTQ+ migrants for yoga, meditation, massages, hair salon visits, acupuncture, and gym memberships," Mass Daily News reported Wednesday. "The program, called ‘Belonging Matters,’ is a collaboration between OUTnewcomers and the Mayor’s Office for Immigrant Advancement — a city agency un...

Kangana slams Cong on women's quota bill, says PM Modi is biggest feminist

Kangana slams Cong on womens quota bill says PM Modi is biggest feminist