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M62 crash LIVE: Major UK motorway blocked after huge rush hour collision

NewsMotorwaysLIVEUpdated 7 mins agoM62 crash LIVE: Major UK motorway blocked after huge rush hour collisionQueuing traffic is growing on the M62 following a crash on the M62 westbound at Junction 27 Gildersome with one lane currently closed off and emergency services at the sceneA crash has caused traffic chaos on the M62(Image: National Highways)CommentsNewsTim Hanlon News ReporterMotorists are facing motorway chaos with long delays on the M62 following a crash.The accident is affecting westbou...

'Humiliated, broken, powerless': Sudan enters fourth year of war

While parts of Sudan's capital show fragile signs of life, across the country the conflict between the army and a rival paramilitary continues to drive mass displacement, hunger and allegations of atrocities.(Image credit: Dan Kitwood)

Sharjah Police warn of accident on Emirates Road

Sharjah: Sharjah Police General Command on Wednesday alerted motorists to a traffic accident on Emirates Road, from Interchange No. 7 towards Al Rahmaniya Tunnel.Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app now - simply click here.تنوه القيادة العامة لشرطة الشارقة بوقوع حادث مروري على شارع الإمارات من تقاطع رقم 7 بالاتجاه إلى نفق الرحمانية، وتدعو السائقين إلى توخي الحيطة والحذر، واتباع الطرق البديلة حفاظاً على سلامتهم.— شرطة الشارقة (@ShjPolice) April 15, 2026 Authorities u...

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Dubai Court upholds acquittal in KHDA certificate forgery case

Dubai: A Dubai court has upheld the acquittal of an Arab institute owner accused of forgery and fraud, ruling that the evidence presented was insufficient to support a conviction and ordering the confiscation of the disputed training certificate.The Court of Appeal accepted the case in form but rejected the Public Prosecution’s appeal on merit, affirming the earlier verdict that cleared the defendant of all charges and reinforcing the principle that criminal guilt must be proven with certainty.C...

Australia books Indian national for alleged sexual assault of woman seated next to him on flight

An Indian national was charged with the alleged sexual assault of a woman on a Perth-bound flight, Australian media reported on Wednesday. The 52-year-old man, according to the Australian Federal Police (AFP) and the Western Australia Police, committed “non-consensual sexual acts” on a woman seated next to him on the flight on Monday, which was headed from Singapore to Perth, News.com.au reported. According to the Australian Federal Police, the woman was moved to another seat after she complaine...

Two more charged over Primrose Hill fatal stabbing

Two more charged over Primrose Hill fatal stabbing7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleBBCTwo more men have been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing in north London on 7 April.Finbar Sullivan, 21, died after being attacked on Primrose Hill shortly after 18:30 BST.This breaking news story is being updated and more details will be published shortly. Please refresh the page for the fullest version.You can receive Breaking News on a smartphone or tablet via the BBC News App. Yo...

Royal Mail delivery disruption hits 34 UK postcodes today as delays continue — full list

Royal Mail delivery disruption hits 34 UK postcodes today as delays continue — full listThe delays are impacting many areas across the UKCommentsMoneyMia O'Hare Senior Spare Time Reporter09:07, 15 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesRoyal Mail has issued a delay warning(Image: Getty Images)Royal Mail delays are continuing as more postcode areas are being impacted by late deliveries. The delivery firm has confirmed postcodes across the UK won't receive mail on time today.‌As of Wednesday, April 15, 34...

Mumbai woman shares auto driver's reassuring note for women, you'll heart it too

Mumbai woman shares auto drivers reassuring note for women youll heart it too

'People live without fear': Biker who crossed 59 countries lauds UAE 'calm' amid war

[Editor's Note: Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.]When Dr Singara Vadivel arrived in the UAE on his motorcycle, the country was in the news due to the US-Israel-Iran war. But what he saw on the ground was different from what he heard or read in the media.He found life in the UAE was calm and normal, and people were going about their daily routines, heading to work, meeting friends, and spending time with...

Hunt for woman after pensioner sexually assaulted and robbed in street

Hunt for woman after pensioner sexually assaulted and robbed in street A man aged in his 70s was targeted by the woman as he walked in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, on March 19 - she tried offering him 'sexual services' before robbing him, police saidCommentsNewsTim Hanlon News Reporter08:53, 15 Apr 2026Updated 09:10, 15 Apr 2026View ImageThe incident happened on Jackson Road with police appealing for witnesses (Image: Google Maps )Police have issued a description of a woman they want to...

Resident left without heating or hot water for over nine months – including Christmas Day

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Suspect in string of random attacks in Georgia is naturalized citizen from UK, DHS says

The suspect in a string of attacks in DeKalb County, Georgia, is a repeat offender and a naturalized U.S. citizen from the U.K., according to the Department of Homeland Security.Olaolukitan Adon Abel, 26, was arrested on Monday after he killed two people and wounded another in what police described as a series of random attacks in the Peach State.Abel faces two counts of murder, aggravated assault and weapons charges in connection with the attacks, which DHS said included the killing of an emplo...

Student kills 4 in Turkiye's second school shooting in two days

A student aged about 13 opened fire at random in a Turkish school on Wednesday, killing four people and wounding 20, just one day after a shooter wounded 16 people and then killed himself in another school, officials said. Kahramanmaras province governor Mukerrem Unluer said a teacher and three students were killed in the latest attack. The attacker was also dead. "A student came to school with guns that we believe belonged to his father in his backpack. He entered two classrooms and open...

Trump gushes over King Charles ahead of visit as he blasts Starmer's 'tragic mistakes'

Trump gushes over King Charles ahead of visit as he blasts Starmer's 'tragic mistakes'Donald Trump has once again called King Charles a "great gentleman" and insists his criticism of the UK governement will not have an impact on the monarch's US state visit this monthCommentsNewsJennifer Newton Deputy Royal Editor08:33, 15 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesKing Charles with US president Donald Trump last year (Image: POOL/AFP via Getty Images)Donald Trump has gushed over King Ch...

Bulldozer action in Amravati: House of Ayan Ahmed Tanveer demolished after abuse videos surface

Authorities in Amravati have launched a crackdown, including bulldozer action, against the residence of a 19-year-old accused in a shocking cyber-enabled sexual exploitation and blackmail case involving minors. The accused allegedly lured girls via social media, recorded objectionable content without consent, and circulated it online. Police have arrested the suspect and are investigating a wider network.

In trouble overseas? How Filipinos could soon access free legal help

Dubai: Filipinos facing legal trouble overseas, from family disputes to online scams, could soon have better access to free legal assistance under a new initiative being explored by Philippine authorities.The Commission on Filipinos Overseas (CFO) is in talks with the International Pro Bono Alliance, Inc. (iPBA) to roll out a programme that would combine legal education with on the ground legal assistance for migrants in distress.The discussions have focused on addressing a “critical gap” in leg...

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Missed filing ITR on time? Why Delhi HC refused to condone delay in this case

The Delhi High Court examined the impugned order and the reasons furnished by the petitioner and found no merit in the challenge. The Court specifically rejected the submissions that the petitioner’s lack of awareness of tax laws or his alleged illiteracy could justify the delay. It held that such a plea was not tenable in law.

Royapuram showdown: AIADMK's personal connect vs DMK's welfare machine

Royapuram showdown AIADMKs personal connect vs DMKs welfare machine