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Lahore's skyline rises as its ecology declines

Lahore, once celebrated as the "City of Gardens," is undergoing rapid urban transformation that experts warn is threatening its ecological balance and livability. Over the past six years, the city has witnessed a surge in high-rise construction, expanding urban sprawl, and a significant decline in green spaces and agricultural land. According to estimates, Lahore had between 60 and 80 high-rise buildings in 2020. By 2026, that number has risen to over 200, with more than 150 additiona...

‘परिसीमन से सत्ता कब्जाने की कोशिश’, संसद के विशेष सत्र से पहले केंद्र सरकार पर बरसे राहुल गांधी

Sombre Scott Mills supported by his husband in first sighting since BBC sacking

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نماینده حزب‌الله: تلاش‌های تهران می‌تواند به آتش‌بس در لبنان بیانجامد

نماینده حزب‌الله در مجلس لبنان به رویترز گفت تلاش‌های دیپلماتیک جمهوری اسلامی و کشورهای منطقه می‌تواند به‌زودی به آتش‌بس در لبنان منجر شود. او افزود تهران از محاصره تنگه هرمز به‌عنوان اهرم فشار استفاده کرده و در صورت نپذیرفتن شروطش از سوی آمریکا، به آن ادامه خواهد داد.

U.K. police hunt for 2 suspects in "attempted arson attack" on synagogue

World London police search for 2 suspects in "attempted arson attack" on synagogue April 15, 2026 / 10:52 AM EDT / CBS/AFP Add CBS News on Google London police said Wednesday they were hunting two suspects after an "attempted arson attack" on a synagogue in the north of the British capital, amid an upsurge in antisemitic incidents.The pair, dressed in dark clothing and balaclavas, approached the synagogue in Finchley shortly after midnight and "threw two bottles suspected to contain petrol [gaso...

Man with Joker-inspired rifle fires gun, runs into traffic near Trump golf course, deputies say

Deputies in Los Angeles have arrested a 36-year-old Arizona man they say was running through traffic near the Trump National Golf Course in Rancho Palos Verdes, California — while carrying a loaded rifle painted to look like a toy inspired by The Joker character from "Batman" and wearing a heavy-duty ballistic vest.Witnesses reported seeing the man, identified as Sean Steiner of Glendale, Arizona, hiking in the area with a duffel bag, a step stool and a rifle, before he allegedly ran into traffi...

Watch: Oklahoma high school principal tackles gunman while being shot in leg

Newly released surveillance video shows the moment when the principal of Pauls Valley High School in Oklahoma tackled a gunman who opened fire in the school's lobby. The principal, Kirk Moore, was shot in the leg during the incident.

UK's Pier of the Year 2026 revealed - beating 62 other seafront icons to the top spot

UK's Pier of the Year 2026 revealed - beating 62 other seafront icons to the top spotREAD MORE: Major UK seaside town scraps entry fees for its pier until 2029By ALESIA FIDDLER - TRAVEL REPORTER Published: 15:46, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 15:46, 15 April 2026 e-mail 7 View comments

BBC reveals plans to cut 2,000 jobs in biggest downsize in 15 years

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Camp Mystic official says she still hasn’t reported flood deaths to Texas agency

Camp’s medical officer testified at a hearing as state health agency reviews camp’s application to reopen this summerSign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inboxThe medical officer for Camp Mystic, the Christian summer camp in Texas where 27 girls and counselors were killed in a catastrophic flood last year, testified this week she has still not officially reported the deaths to the state health agency reviewing the camp’s application to reopen.Mary Liz Eastland,...

‘I hold it for 8 hours’: How Bengaluru’s public toilets have become not an option for working women

From sanitation workers to delivery partners, thousands of women in Bengaluru spend their workdays in a "negotiation between dignity and necessity", avoiding the city’s 388 poorly maintained public toilets for fear of safety risks.

Massive fire breaks out at one of only two oil refineries in Australia

Massive fire breaks out at one of only two oil refineries in AustraliaREAD MORE: Iran threatens to shut down Red Sea over blockadeBy DAILY MAIL REPORTER Published: 15:37, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 15:38, 15 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Woke Chicago lawmakers vote to name playground after armed gunman killed by police in 'justified' shooting

Woke Chicago lawmakers vote to name playground after armed gunman killed by police in 'justified' shootingSign up for our US Editor's Picks newsletter to get all the best exclusive stories By WILKO MARTÍNEZ-CACHERO, US REPORTER Published: 15:27, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 15:33, 15 April 2026 e-mail View comments

Lahore’s Growth in Focus: Chairman Vision Group Aleem Khan & CEO RUDA Imran Amin Visit ParkView City Embankment

Chairman Park ViewCity, Abdul Aleem Khan, and CEO Ravi Urban Development Authority (RUDA), Imran Amin, conducted a joint visit to the Ravi River embankment site, where large-scale development work is currently underway. During the visit, both officials reviewed the progress of the embankment construction, a critical infrastructure initiative aimed at river management and long-term urban development in the region. They were briefed on the pace of work, engineering standards, and upcoming phases o...

Bahamian authorities plan to suspend search for missing American woman amid US Coast Guard criminal probe

GREAT ABACO ISLAND, Bahamas  — Bahamian authorities intend to wrap up their search for missing American woman Lynette Hooker in the near future, while the U.S. Coast Guard confirmed that its criminal investigation into her disappearance continues. The island nation's military says the search could be suspended as early as Thursday, according to an NBC report. After analyzing "tide, drift and wind," authorities say they are running out of locations to search, the report said. The U.S. Coast Guard...

Woman says "I felt betrayed" and claims her brother drained her parents' life savings

An Illinois woman told CBS Chicago's Dorothy Tucker her brother drained their parents' life savings when they moved to an assisted living facility to also pay his own bills. CBS News business analyst Jill Schlesinger explains how families can protect their loved ones from scams and fraud.

Morocco Braces for Warm, Stable Spring Weather with Rising Temperatures

Rabat – Morocco will experience generally stable and spring-like weather in the coming days, with temperatures expected to rise, especially in the south and inland areas. The Moroccan Directorate General of Meteorology (DGM) said local weather conditions, such as low clouds, fog, and some unstable cloud formations over mountainous areas, will continue, despite the overall calm pattern. Most regions will see stable weather on Wednesday, while colder conditions are expected in the Atlas Moun...

UK weather maps show April snow forecast for days across 15 areas - see full list

UK weather maps show April snow forecast for days across 15 areas - see full list Weather maps suggest brief blizzard-like conditions could hit parts of Scotland and northern England later this month, with temperatures dropping to 0C overnightCommentsNewsAditi Rane and Bradley Jolly Overnight News Editor15:18, 15 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesSnow is forecast on and around April 26(Image: WXCharts)Weather maps indicate a late-season burst of wintry conditions could deliver snow to parts of the UK later t...

Chhattisgarh holds cabinet meeting, seeks to draft uniform civil code regulations

Chhattisgarh holds cabinet meeting seeks to draft uniform civil code regulations

Midwest veterinarian, 36, her husband, 37, and their one-year-old son are all killed after semi slammed into their car during traffic jam

Midwest veterinarian, 36, her husband, 37, and their one-year-old son are all killed after semi slammed into their car during traffic jamBy JACK TOLEDO Published: 15:11, 15 April 2026 | Updated: 15:14, 15 April 2026 e-mail View comments