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Dubai e-scooter draft law to hold parents liable for minor misuse: Emarat Al Youm
Parents in Dubai could soon be held legally accountable for their children’s misuse of electric scooters under a proposed local law aimed at enhancing road safety and curbing reckless behavior.According to Emarat Al Youm, Lieutenant General Saif Muhair Al Mazrouei, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Operations at Dubai Police, revealed that authorities are drafting legislation that would hold parents accountable if their children are harmed or endanger others while improperly using electric scoote...
Dubai's Burj Al Arab to undergo 18-month restoration
UAE’s iconic Jumeirah Burj Al Arab hotel will undergo a phased restoration programme. Built over 25 years ago, the hotel has stood as an architectural and cultural icon, with its dhow sail silhouette shaping the identity of Dubai’s skyline.According to a statement released by the Jumeirah group, the conservation work, which will last for approximately 18 months, will see its interior décor improved and enhanced. The work will be led by interior architect Tristan Auer, renowned for his refined ap...
Pohela Boishakh 2026: Date, timings and Bengali New Year details
Pohela Boishakh Date timings and Bengali New Year details
CBC gets three months to establish piped water supply system in Karachi’s DHA
• Shortage of supply doesn’t absolve Cantonment Board Clifton of its duty to adopt effective distribution mechanism, infrastructure improvement, rules SHC • Bench orders KWSC to increase bulk water supply to CBC, eliminate illegal hydrants • Asks CBC to produce notification to prove that DHA Phase VI, VII and VIII come under its jurisdiction KARACHI: The Sindh High Court on Tuesday directed the Cantonment Board Clifton (CBC) to establish a sustainable piped water supply system...
Dacoit: Chase that runs out of steam
It’s good to have Adivi Sesh back in action, building on his kinetic Kshanam-Goodachari persona. But his conflicted convict Hari, out for revenge against the love of his life (Mrunal Thakur), is overwrought.
Adverts for Lidl and Iceland first to be banned under new UK rules
Adverts for Lidl and Iceland first to be banned under new UK rulesThe new ban applies to products that fall within 13 categoriesCommentsNewsNeil Shaw Assistant Editor (Money and Lifestyle)06:26, 15 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesA grab from an Emma Kearney Lidl Instagram postAds for supermarkets Lidl and Iceland have become the first to be banned under new rules governing “less healthy” food and drink. The rules, which came into effect at the beginning of the year, are part of Government efforts to tackle...
'Bold as brass' - My brother's killer brags on TikTok about partying in jail
'Bold as brass' - My brother's killer brags on TikTok about partying in jail4 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleMary McCool,BBC ScotlandandDavid Cowan,Scotland home affairs correspondentMargaret McCallum: He's bragging about how easy his time is. Our time isn't easyMargaret McCallum thought she had seen the last of Ben McCulloch, the man who killed her brother, when he was handed a jail sentence four years ago.That was until recently, when he appeared in a seri...
400-tonne mobile crane topples at Mumbai Metro construction site; traffic hit
A major incident unfolded at a Mumbai metro construction site in BKC as a crane toppled, causing a heavy girder to collapse. The mishap occurred during the installation of a bridge beam, leading to injuries among workers and significant traffic disruption. Authorities have launched an inquiry into the mechanical failure, with operations halted.
Watch: Police dog tackles, bites suspect after violent attack on attendant in US
Watch Police dog tackles bites suspect after violent attack on attendant in US
250 people missing after migrant boat capsizes in 'rough' Andaman Sea
At least 250 people missing after migrant boat capsizes in 'rough' Andaman SeaA large number of people were being transported to Malaysia - investigations and search efforts are currently underway after the disappearance in the Andaman SeaNewsPeter Hennessy UK & World News Editor06:08, 15 Apr 2026Updated 06:22, 15 Apr 2026View ImageA look at the Andaman Sea near Phuket(Image: Trip Advisor )At least 250 people are missing after a boat capsized on the way to Malaysia.At least 250 pe...
StreetSmart: Hospitality campaign raises more than £1m to fight homelessness for third year in a row
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Gareth Thomas leads national call on the hidden crisis facing the queer community
Gareth Thomas leads national call on the hidden crisis facing the queer communityA new Grindr series is breaking the silence on the UK chemsex crisis as research reveals one in five LGBTQ+ people have lost someone to drugs. The initiative aims to save lives from shameNewsAimée Walsh Columnist and U35 Deputy Editor06:00, 15 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesRugby player Gareth Thomas leads initiative to save lives in queer communityFor many in the LGBTQ+ community, the Grindr app is a primary gateway to conne...
Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds
Legal advisers help migrants pose as gay to get asylum, undercover BBC investigation finds7 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleWatch: BBC investigation finds legal advisers are helping migrants pose as gay to get asylumBilly Kenber,Politics investigations correspondentandPhil Kemp,Politics reporterA shadow industry of law firms and advisers is charging thousands of pounds to help migrants pretend to be gay in order to stay in the country, the BBC has found.In the first part of a major...
Saudi Arabia announces fines for unauthorized Hajj pilgrims
Saudi Arabia has announced a series of strict penalties targeting individuals attempting to perform Hajj 2026 without official permits, as well as those assisting visit visa holders in undertaking the pilgrimage unlawfully. Saudi Interior Ministry announced that fines of up to SR100,000 will be imposed on anyone facilitating illegal participation, including those providing accommodation, transportation, or support to individuals overstaying their visas for Hajj purposes. The penalties will come...
Noida DM issues strict warning to contractors after violent worker protests, flags licence action
The action comes in the backdrop of a protest by thousands of workers in Noida on Monday, which turned violent, with demonstrations continuing into Tuesday
Utah DA declines to file charges against Taylor Frankie Paul over domestic violence allegations
Pop Culture NewsUtah DA declines to file charges against Taylor Frankie Paul over domestic violence allegationsThe "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star was investigated over allegations of domestic violence against ex-boyfriend Dakota Mortensen, who was also investigated. Each has filed a protective order against the other. Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleUtah police investigate Taylor Frankie Paul on third allegation of domestic violence 02:39G...
South Korea’s Kim Keon-hee ignores Yoon in frosty courtroom reunion
For the first time in nine months, former South Korean president Yoon Suk-yeol finally saw his wife again on Tuesday. He was the defendant. She was the witness. She barely looked at him. The reunion, their first since his arrest following a failed martial law declaration that ended his presidency, lasted all of 30 minutes. The couple made eye contact only once. Yoon looked visibly thinner, his face gaunt and marked with age spots, his once-dark hair now almost entirely silver. Kim Keon-hee wore....
Frequency of power, gas outages surges across Punjab
LAHORE: As the electricity shortfall surges, the forced loadshedding increased up to eight hours in urban and 12 to 16 hours in rural areas in the service areas of Lahore Electric Supply Company (Lesco) and other districts across the province. The situation worsened from Monday evening after the power distribution companies (Discos) in Lahore, its adjoining districts and other cities and towns started observing unannounced or forced loadshedding on hourly basis, leaving the people spend most tim...
South Korea jails American YouTuber for public nuisance
South Korea jails American YouTuber for public nuisance28 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleKelly NgReutersJohnny Somali sparked outrage after kissing a statue symbolising sex slaves during World War TwoAmerican livestreamer Johnny Somali, who caused outrage in South Korea by kissing a statue representing World War Two sex slaves, has been sentenced to six months in jail.Seoul authorities charged him for public nuisance in November 2024 after he posted a clip of himself kissing and p...
Australia's richest person must share part of her mining fortunes, court rules
Australia's richest person must share part of her mining fortunes, court rules15 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleLana LamSydneyGetty ImagesGina Rinehart was sued by a rival mining family over a decades-old agreementAustralia's wealthiest person Gina Rinehart must part with some of her riches, a court has ruled in a high-profile dispute over her mining empire.Worth an estimated A$38bn (£20bn; $27bn), Rinehart inherited the iron ore ventures of her father in 1992, before go...