<p>Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday (Feb 21) in an apparent dig at United States President Donald Trump stated "You can't take our country," as he celebrated his country's win over America in the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off.</p>
<h2><strong>What did Trudeau say?</strong></h2>
<p>In a post on X, the Canadian PM said: "You can't take our country and you can&rsquo;t take our game". This seems to be a clear dig at Trump, who, since his inauguration on January 20, 2025 has been pushing for Canada, to become America's '51st state'.</p>
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<p>The Republican US president has in recent days suggested that Canada should become the US's 51st state, and has even gone as far as to claim that Canadians want this as "They would save massively on Taxes and military protection."</p>
<p>Recently, while slamming Canada for its "unfair trade policies," he ordered &nbsp;sweeping "reciprocal tariffs" for a number of countries, Trump in a provocative manner reiterating his previous proposal, said: "I think Canada is going to be a very serious contender to be our 51st state."</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trudeau-sounds-alarm-on-trumps-tariff-threats-51st-state-remark-diverted-attention-from-8613900">Trudeau sounds alarm on Trump&rsquo;s tariff threats: '51st state remark diverted attention from...'</a></strong></p>
<p>Canadian arenas, including Montreal during the tournament, have seen boos directed at "The Star-Spangled Banner" due to his comments. In response, US fans in Boston booed 'O Canada', although the anthem received respect during the championship game.</p>
<p>As per reports, while Trump was not in attendance for the final, he did call the US team in their locker room after practice earlier in the day. However, the night belonged to Canada, with Connor McDavid dramatically securing the championship.</p>
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<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>
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Trending news | Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau celebrates Canada's win over the US in the Nations Face-Off, taking a subtle jab at President Trump's comments.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday (Feb 21) in an apparent dig at United States President Donald Trump stated "You can't take our country," as he celebrated his country's win over America in the 2025 4 Nations Face-Off. What did Trudeau say? In a post on X, the Canadian PM said: "You can't take our country and you can’t take our game". This seems to be a clear dig at Trump, who, since his inauguration on January 20, 2025 has been pushing for Canada, to become America's '51st state'. Also read | Trump jokes about Canada joining Union, says, ‘Can keep ‘O Canada’ anthem as 51st US state’ The Republican US president has in recent days suggested that Canada should become the US's 51st state, and has even gone as far as to claim that Canadians want this as "They would save massively on Taxes and military protection." Recently, while slamming Canada for its "unfair trade policies," he ordered sweeping "reciprocal tariffs" for a number of countries, Trump in a provocative manner reiterating his previous proposal, said: "I think Canada is going to be a very serious contender to be our 51st state." Also read | Trudeau sounds alarm on Trump’s tariff threats: '51st state remark diverted attention from...' Canadian arenas, including Montreal during the tournament, have seen boos directed at "The Star-Spangled Banner" due to his comments. In response, US fans in Boston booed 'O Canada', although the anthem received respect during the championship game. As per reports, while Trump was not in attendance for the final, he did call the US team in their locker room after practice earlier in the day. However, the night belonged to Canada, with Connor McDavid dramatically securing the championship. Also read | Trump orders tighter curbs on Chinese investments in key sectors (With inputs from agencies)

What the 'puck'? Trudeau, in an apparent dig at Trump, celebrates Canada's 3-2 win over US, says 'You can’t take our country'

<p>At least one person was killed and 17 others were injured when a bus returning from Mata Vaishno Devi shrine skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge near Jammu on Saturday (Feb 22) evening, said officials.</p>
<p>The bus, as per reports, was on its way to Delhi and the accident took place near Manda, around eight kilometres from the Jammu bus stand.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Jammu &amp; Kashmir | A bus carrying pilgrims from Katra to Delhi falls in a gorge near the Manda area. Rescue operation is underway. More details awaited <a href="https://t.co/LXLBO3MG1F">pic.twitter.com/LXLBO3MG1F</a></p>
&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1893330568357511648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
<p>A&nbsp;rescue operation was launched soon after the unfortunate accident.</p>
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<h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2>
<p>As per a report by news agency PTI, the driver of the bus lost control while negotiating a curve and the bus plunged into the gorge. Talking to the press, SSP Traffic, Jammu and Kashmir, Fiesel Qureshi said that 19 people were on board, and almost all have been rescued. The driver who remained trapped in the bus wreckage for some time died in the accident.</p>
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&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1893333032200736842?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>Officials said that seventeen people were rescued and have been evacuated to the Government Medical College Hospital. One of them was declared dead on arrival.</p>
<p>Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended condolences to the family of the deceased and wished a swift recovery to the injured. "Deeply saddened by the bus accident at Manda, carrying pilgrims from Katra to Delhi. My heartfelt condolences to the family of the driver who lost his life in this tragic incident," he said.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>
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India News | Tragedy struck as a bus carrying pilgrims from Mata Vaishno Devi to Delhi skidded off-road near Jammu, resulting in one fatality and injuries to others.

At least one person was killed and 17 others were injured when a bus returning from Mata Vaishno Devi shrine skidded off the road and plunged into a gorge near Jammu on Saturday (Feb 22) evening, said officials. The bus, as per reports, was on its way to Delhi and the accident took place near Manda, around eight kilometres from the Jammu bus stand. #WATCH | Jammu & Kashmir | A bus carrying pilgrims from Katra to Delhi falls in a gorge near the Manda area. Rescue operation is underway. More details awaited pic.twitter.com/LXLBO3MG1F — ANI (@ANI) February 22, 2025 A rescue operation was launched soon after the unfortunate accident. Also read | Shivraj Singh Chouhan slams Air India for ‘broken seat’; Civil Aviation Ministry reacts What happened? As per a report by news agency PTI, the driver of the bus lost control while negotiating a curve and the bus plunged into the gorge. Talking to the press, SSP Traffic, Jammu and Kashmir, Fiesel Qureshi said that 19 people were on board, and almost all have been rescued. The driver who remained trapped in the bus wreckage for some time died in the accident. #WATCH | SSP Traffic, Jammu, Fiesel Qureshi says, "This bus was going from Katra to Jammu. 19 passengers were there. Almost all of them have been rescued. The driver is still stuck there, and we are trying to rescue him. All the passengers are stable..." https://t.co/w6DVmJVKJN pic.twitter.com/BuqY1QEFhv — ANI (@ANI) February 22, 2025 Also read | Shaktikanta Das, former RBI governor, appointed principal secretary to PM Modi Officials said that seventeen people were rescued and have been evacuated to the Government Medical College Hospital. One of them was declared dead on arrival. Chief Minister Omar Abdullah extended condolences to the family of the deceased and wished a swift recovery to the injured. "Deeply saddened by the bus accident at Manda, carrying pilgrims from Katra to Delhi. My heartfelt condolences to the family of the driver who lost his life in this tragic incident," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Bus travelling from Mata Vaishno Devi to Delhi skids off-road near Jammu; driver dead, 17 injured

<p>One of the Israeli hostages freed by Hamas on Saturday (Feb 22) was seen kissing the Palestinian militants on their foreheads as he was paraded around before being released.</p>
<p>The Israeli hostage, identified as Omer Shem Tov, was one of the three hostages set free on Saturday. In a carefully choreographed ceremony, Omer along with Eliya Cohen, and Omer Wenkert were handed over in central Gaza's Nuseirat area.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-murdered-10-month-old-kfir-and-4-year-old-ariel-bibas-with-bare-hands-alleges-israel-family-says-yet-to-receive-official-info-8747053">Hamas murdered young hostages? Israel claims 'terrorists' killed 10-month-old Kfir and 4-year-old Ariel Bibas with 'bare hands'</a></strong></p>
<h2><strong>Stockholm syndrome?</strong></h2>
<p>Videos of Omer Shem Tov, who had been held hostage by Hamas militants for over 500 days, are nothing short of shocking. A video of the incident is making the rounds on X and has people questioning whether the 22-year-old man was suffering from 'Stockholm Syndrome,' a coping mechanism where a victim develops an emotional attachment to their abuser or captor.</p>
<p>Watch the video here:</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">⚡️<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/BREAKING?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#BREAKING</a> Israeli &ldquo;hostage&rdquo; kisses the forehead of 2 Hamas members <a href="https://t.co/Icg6TDEyEQ">pic.twitter.com/Icg6TDEyEQ</a></p>
&mdash; War Monitor (@WarMonitors) <a href="https://twitter.com/WarMonitors/status/1893250387928387724?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
<p>Omer's family said that he "gets on with everyone."</p>
<p>His grandmother Sara, speaking at a family gathering at their home in Herzliya, said, "That's Omer&hellip; He's just that kind of kid&hellip; He gets on with everyone. Even Hamas&hellip; They love him even there," reports The Times of Israel.</p>
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<p>However, as per reports, the whole thing was staged. Other videos available online show Omer, waving on stage while holding his certificate before being handed over to the Red Cross, presumably being instructed to be affectionate for the cameras by a Hamas militant.&nbsp;</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">The parts the <a href="https://twitter.com/WarMonitors?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@WarMonitors</a> don&rsquo;t want you to see. <a href="https://t.co/csLDc26Y6W">pic.twitter.com/csLDc26Y6W</a></p>
&mdash; Yishay Raziel (@yishayraziel) <a href="https://twitter.com/yishayraziel/status/1893302101138174432?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>Jubilant over his son's release, Omer Shem Tov's father Malki Shem Tov said that his son's smile on the stage encapsulates his personality.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-accuses-hamas-of-murdering-months-old-kfir-bibas-and-4-year-old-ariel-bibas-says-body-of-their-mother-not-returned-as-promised-8741958">Hamas murdered youngest hostages Ariel and Kfir Bibas, says Israel, mother's body missing</a></strong></p>
<p>"Omer is thinner&hellip; but is upbeat, upbeat, the most positive-minded in the world," he told Channel 12.</p>
<p>"We didn&rsquo;t even know what he would look like. He just came out and surprised us all, with the smile, the wave &mdash; it&rsquo;s just crazy," he said, adding that after "505 days of worry, 505 days of fear and of missing him&hellip; our life&rsquo;s mission is complete".</p>
<p>"The national mission is still incomplete, and everyone needs to be brought back home, but our personal mission is complete."</p>

Trending, World News | Omer Shem Tov, held hostage for over 500 days by Hamas, displayed surprising affection upon release, fueling speculation about his psychological state and coping mechanisms.

One of the Israeli hostages freed by Hamas on Saturday (Feb 22) was seen kissing the Palestinian militants on their foreheads as he was paraded around before being released. The Israeli hostage, identified as Omer Shem Tov, was one of the three hostages set free on Saturday. In a carefully choreographed ceremony, Omer along with Eliya Cohen, and Omer Wenkert were handed over in central Gaza's Nuseirat area. Also read | Hamas murdered young hostages? Israel claims 'terrorists' killed 10-month-old Kfir and 4-year-old Ariel Bibas with 'bare hands' Stockholm syndrome? Videos of Omer Shem Tov, who had been held hostage by Hamas militants for over 500 days, are nothing short of shocking. A video of the incident is making the rounds on X and has people questioning whether the 22-year-old man was suffering from 'Stockholm Syndrome,' a coping mechanism where a victim develops an emotional attachment to their abuser or captor. Watch the video here: ⚡️#BREAKING Israeli “hostage” kisses the forehead of 2 Hamas members pic.twitter.com/Icg6TDEyEQ — War Monitor (@WarMonitors) February 22, 2025 Omer's family said that he "gets on with everyone." His grandmother Sara, speaking at a family gathering at their home in Herzliya, said, "That's Omer… He's just that kind of kid… He gets on with everyone. Even Hamas… They love him even there," reports The Times of Israel. Also read | Five of six hostages slated for release handed over to IDF; Hamas says it’s ‘ready’ for next phase However, as per reports, the whole thing was staged. Other videos available online show Omer, waving on stage while holding his certificate before being handed over to the Red Cross, presumably being instructed to be affectionate for the cameras by a Hamas militant. The parts the @WarMonitors don’t want you to see. pic.twitter.com/csLDc26Y6W — Yishay Raziel (@yishayraziel) February 22, 2025 Jubilant over his son's release, Omer Shem Tov's father Malki Shem Tov said that his son's smile on the stage encapsulates his personality. Also read | Hamas murdered youngest hostages Ariel and Kfir Bibas, says Israel, mother's body missing "Omer is thinner… but is upbeat, upbeat, the most positive-minded in the world," he told Channel 12. "We didn’t even know what he would look like. He just came out and surprised us all, with the smile, the wave — it’s just crazy," he said, adding that after "505 days of worry, 505 days of fear and of missing him… our life’s mission is complete". "The national mission is still incomplete, and everyone needs to be brought back home, but our personal mission is complete."

Stockholm Syndrome? Israeli hostage seen kissing Hamas militants on head after release. Watch video

<p>A homeless man, who travelled around 150 miles (over 241 kilometres) to rape a 12-year-old girl, was sentenced to seven years in prison by a UK court on Friday (Feb 21).</p>
<p>The man, identified as 48-year-old Wayne Philip Phillipson, had a previous history of child sex offences.</p>
<h2><strong>Horrifying details emerge</strong></h2>
<p>A trial at the High Court in Livingston in August 2024 found Phillipson guilty of assaulting the victim, a 12-year-old schoolgirl he met on social media photo-sharing app Snapchat.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/hamas-murdered-10-month-old-kfir-and-4-year-old-ariel-bibas-with-bare-hands-alleges-israel-family-says-yet-to-receive-official-info-8747053">Hamas murdered 10-month-old Kfir and 4-year-old Ariel Bibas with 'bare hands,' claims Israel</a></strong></p>
<p>In September 2021, over a period of three days, the man who hails from Durham sent the young girl a series of obscene messages and images. He then travelled approximately 150 miles (241.4 kilometres) to the West Lothian area the same month, after arranging to meet the child.</p>
<p>He then took her to a wooded area and subjected the young child to violent sexual assault and rape. The 12-year-old victim managed to escape and went to the police. The rapist Phillipson was tracked down by authorities soon after.</p>
<p>During the trial, the monstrous man admitted to two charges of breaching bail conditions and was imprisoned for a minimum of seven years under the Order for Lifelong Restriction (OLR). His name has also been added to the sex offenders' register indefinitely, as per the Crown Office and Procurator Office. &nbsp;</p>
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<h2><strong>Philip Phillipson's past crimes</strong></h2>
<p>As per Daily Record, Phillipson was in February 2024 sentenced to eight and-a-half years in jail after being convicted of a series of sex crimes against children across the UK.</p>
<p>The homeless man would manipulate children on social media apps Snapchat and Wink, pushing them to share nude, indecent images. He was also habitual of travelling in pursuit of meeting his young victims. On one such trip, he was arrested in the heart of Wrexham on June 9, 2022.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>Police discovered over 100 indecent pictures on his phone and evidence of connections with over two dozen 12-14-year-old kids UK-wide. This shocking case follows a report that noted almost 3,000 child sexual abuse images in Scotland over five years, have links to Snapchat.</p>
<p>Katrina Parkes, Scotland&rsquo;s Procurator Fiscal for High Court Sexual Offending, said: "Wayne Phillipson is a predatory individual who used social media to target this young child in a planned course of action." &nbsp;</p>
<p>"This type of offending has no place in Scotland, and victims can be assured that we are committed to the effective prosecution of such crimes."</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em><em></em></p>

World News | Wayne Phillipson, with a history of child sex offences, travelled over 240 kilometres to West Lothian to assault the young victim.

A homeless man, who travelled around 150 miles (over 241 kilometres) to rape a 12-year-old girl, was sentenced to seven years in prison by a UK court on Friday (Feb 21). The man, identified as 48-year-old Wayne Philip Phillipson, had a previous history of child sex offences. Horrifying details emerge A trial at the High Court in Livingston in August 2024 found Phillipson guilty of assaulting the victim, a 12-year-old schoolgirl he met on social media photo-sharing app Snapchat. Also read | Hamas murdered 10-month-old Kfir and 4-year-old Ariel Bibas with 'bare hands,' claims Israel In September 2021, over a period of three days, the man who hails from Durham sent the young girl a series of obscene messages and images. He then travelled approximately 150 miles (241.4 kilometres) to the West Lothian area the same month, after arranging to meet the child. He then took her to a wooded area and subjected the young child to violent sexual assault and rape. The 12-year-old victim managed to escape and went to the police. The rapist Phillipson was tracked down by authorities soon after. During the trial, the monstrous man admitted to two charges of breaching bail conditions and was imprisoned for a minimum of seven years under the Order for Lifelong Restriction (OLR). His name has also been added to the sex offenders' register indefinitely, as per the Crown Office and Procurator Office. Also read | Zelensky backing down on minerals deal? Ukrainian Prez's video suggests Trump may have won this round of negotiations Philip Phillipson's past crimes As per Daily Record, Phillipson was in February 2024 sentenced to eight and-a-half years in jail after being convicted of a series of sex crimes against children across the UK. The homeless man would manipulate children on social media apps Snapchat and Wink, pushing them to share nude, indecent images. He was also habitual of travelling in pursuit of meeting his young victims. On one such trip, he was arrested in the heart of Wrexham on June 9, 2022. Also read | Elon Musk’s ‘chainsaw for bureaucracy’ stunt: ‘Cringe AF’ or ‘fire’? Internet divided Police discovered over 100 indecent pictures on his phone and evidence of connections with over two dozen 12-14-year-old kids UK-wide. This shocking case follows a report that noted almost 3,000 child sexual abuse images in Scotland over five years, have links to Snapchat. Katrina Parkes, Scotland’s Procurator Fiscal for High Court Sexual Offending, said: "Wayne Phillipson is a predatory individual who used social media to target this young child in a planned course of action." "This type of offending has no place in Scotland, and victims can be assured that we are committed to the effective prosecution of such crimes." (With inputs from agencies)

Pedophile predator travelled 240km to violently rape 12-year-old he met on Snapchat; Jailed for 7 years

<p>Israel in a social media post has claimed that "a Jewish baby and toddler" were killed by Hamas terrorists with their bare hands.</p>
<p>The post on the State of Israel's official X account, run by the Israel Foreign Ministry, alleges that a baby and a toddler were "murdered by terrorists with their bare hands". This appears to refer to the Bibas children &mdash; 10-month-old Kfir Bibas and his brother four-year-old Ariel Bibas &mdash; whose bodies were recently handed over to Israel by Hamas.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">A Jewish baby and toddler were murdered by terrorists with their bare hands. <br><br>Read that again. <a href="https://t.co/nZD15Zd0pg">pic.twitter.com/nZD15Zd0pg</a></p>
&mdash; Israel ישראל (@Israel) <a href="https://twitter.com/Israel/status/1893125666716995906?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 22, 2025</a></blockquote>
<h2><strong>Who are the Bibas children?</strong></h2>
<p>Kfir Bibas,10, and four-year-old Ariel Bibas were Hamas's youngest hostages. The young children were abducted alongside their mother Shiri Bibas from Kibbutz Nir Oz, one of a string of communities near Gaza that Hamas-led attackers overran on Oct 7. Their father Yarden was abducted separately.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/israel-accuses-hamas-of-murdering-months-old-kfir-bibas-and-4-year-old-ariel-bibas-says-body-of-their-mother-not-returned-as-promised-8741958">Hamas murdered youngest hostages Ariel and Kfir Bibas, says Israel, mother's body missing</a></strong></p>
<p>At the time of the abduction, Kfir was just nine months old, while his brother Ariel was four years old.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Their bodies were returned by the Palestinian militants on Thursday (Feb 20). Their mother's body was also scheduled for release, but instead, an "anonymous, unidentified body" was handed over. The remains were finally released on Friday (Feb 21) after a lot of hue and cry.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/day-of-grief-for-israel-says-netanyahu-as-hamas-confirms-youngest-hostage-kfir-bibass-body-among-dead-to-be-released-today-8738314">&lsquo;Day of grief&rsquo;, says Netanyahu as Hamas prepares to return baby Kfir Bibas&rsquo;s body</a></strong></p>
<p>Israel on Thursday, after receiving the bodies of the infant and the toddler, claimed they were "brutally murdered" by the "terrorists" while in captivity.</p>
<p>In a televised statement on Friday, military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari claimed that "Ariel and Kfir Bibas were murdered by terrorists in cold blood. The terrorists did not shoot the two young boys &mdash; they killed them with their bare hands."</p>
<p>However, the Bibas family has spoken against the narrative.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/gaza-ceasefire-two-of-six-hostages-slated-for-release-handed-over-to-idf-hamas-says-its-ready-for-next-phase-8746218">Five of six hostages slated for release handed over to IDF; Hamas says it&rsquo;s &lsquo;ready&rsquo; for next phase</a></strong></p>
<h2><strong>'We have not received' any such details from official sources: Bibas&nbsp;</strong></h2>
<p>The Bibas family has refused to confirm the manner of death. In a statement, they said: "Any publication of details (including references to the treatment of the bodies) is against the family's wishes, and we ask that this be avoided."</p>
<p>"The family has not received any such details from official sources," it added.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>
<p><em>Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.<br></em></p>

World News | Delve into the conflicting narratives between Israel's official claims and the Bibas family's request to avoid speculation on the manner of death of Kfir and Ariel Bibas.

Israel in a social media post has claimed that "a Jewish baby and toddler" were killed by Hamas terrorists with their bare hands. The post on the State of Israel's official X account, run by the Israel Foreign Ministry, alleges that a baby and a toddler were "murdered by terrorists with their bare hands". This appears to refer to the Bibas children — 10-month-old Kfir Bibas and his brother four-year-old Ariel Bibas — whose bodies were recently handed over to Israel by Hamas. A Jewish baby and toddler were murdered by terrorists with their bare hands. Read that again. pic.twitter.com/nZD15Zd0pg — Israel ישראל (@Israel) February 22, 2025 Who are the Bibas children? Kfir Bibas,10, and four-year-old Ariel Bibas were Hamas's youngest hostages. The young children were abducted alongside their mother Shiri Bibas from Kibbutz Nir Oz, one of a string of communities near Gaza that Hamas-led attackers overran on Oct 7. Their father Yarden was abducted separately. Also read | Hamas murdered youngest hostages Ariel and Kfir Bibas, says Israel, mother's body missing At the time of the abduction, Kfir was just nine months old, while his brother Ariel was four years old. Their bodies were returned by the Palestinian militants on Thursday (Feb 20). Their mother's body was also scheduled for release, but instead, an "anonymous, unidentified body" was handed over. The remains were finally released on Friday (Feb 21) after a lot of hue and cry. Also read | ‘Day of grief’, says Netanyahu as Hamas prepares to return baby Kfir Bibas’s body Israel on Thursday, after receiving the bodies of the infant and the toddler, claimed they were "brutally murdered" by the "terrorists" while in captivity. In a televised statement on Friday, military spokesman Rear Admiral Daniel Hagari claimed that "Ariel and Kfir Bibas were murdered by terrorists in cold blood. The terrorists did not shoot the two young boys — they killed them with their bare hands." However, the Bibas family has spoken against the narrative. Also read | Five of six hostages slated for release handed over to IDF; Hamas says it’s ‘ready’ for next phase 'We have not received' any such details from official sources: Bibas The Bibas family has refused to confirm the manner of death. In a statement, they said: "Any publication of details (including references to the treatment of the bodies) is against the family's wishes, and we ask that this be avoided." "The family has not received any such details from official sources," it added. (With inputs from agencies) Disclaimer: WION takes utmost care to accurately and responsibly report ongoing developments on the Israel-Palestine conflict after the Hamas attacks. However, we cannot independently verify the authenticity of all statements, photos, and videos.

Hamas murdered young hostages? Israel claims 'terrorists' killed 10-month-old Kfir and 4-year-old Ariel Bibas with 'bare hands'

<p>Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky seems to have lost this round and seems to have given in to US President Donald Trump's demands to give America access to his country's critical mineral deposits.</p>
<p>As per reports, Zelensky, in a nightly video address on Friday (Feb 21) revealed that American and Ukrainian negotiators were working on a draft settlement. This could signal an imminent deal.</p>
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<h2><strong>What did Zelensky say?</strong></h2>
<p>In his nightly address, the Ukrainian president said that he was hoping for "a fair result" in the potential agreement with Trump's America.</p>
<p>This could potentially be a sign that Trump has won this round and has managed to bend the Ukrainian war leader to his will.</p>
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<p>"This is an agreement that can add value to our relationship, and the main thing is to work out the details so that it can work. I hope for a result &mdash; a fair result," said Zelensky. However, he did not specify which agreement he's referring to, this means it could be something other than the mineral(s) one.</p>
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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Today, Ukrainian and U.S. teams are working on a draft agreement between our governments. This agreement can add value to our relations&mdash;what matters most is getting the details right to ensure it truly works.<br><br>I look forward to a just results. <a href="https://t.co/o9jbiiiJTq">pic.twitter.com/o9jbiiiJTq</a></p>
&mdash; Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZelenskyyUa/status/1893056463431483526?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
<p>This is a far cry from his hard stance earlier this week, when he said he would not "sell" Ukraine in any deal with the United States.</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/us-says-zelensky-will-sign-minerals-deal-soon-after-rejection-why-does-trump-want-ukraines-rare-earths-8744807">US says Zelensky will sign minerals deal 'soon' after rejection: Why does Trump want Ukraine's&nbsp;'rare&nbsp;earths'?</a></strong></p>
<h2><strong>What is the critical minerals deal?</strong></h2>
<p>Trump is seeking compensation for the tens of billions the US gave to Ukraine, under his predecessor Joe Biden's term. It must be noted that this money was aid and not a loan. &nbsp;&nbsp;</p>
<p>Under Biden, Washington has been Kyiv's most important financial, military and political backer in the three years since Russia invaded the nation in February 2022.</p>
<p>Now, Trump is seeking to change the terms of the US aid. He insists that American taxpayers need something in return: Ukraine's vast mineral deposits.&nbsp;</p>
<p><strong>Watch | U.S. negotiators pressing Kyiv for access to Ukraine's critical minerals</strong></p>
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World News | Discover how Ukrainian President Zelensky's recent video hints at a potential minerals deal with the US, signalling a possible win for Trump in ongoing negotiations.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky seems to have lost this round and seems to have given in to US President Donald Trump's demands to give America access to his country's critical mineral deposits. As per reports, Zelensky, in a nightly video address on Friday (Feb 21) revealed that American and Ukrainian negotiators were working on a draft settlement. This could signal an imminent deal. Also read | 'No minerals, no internet': US may cut Ukraine’s access to Musk's Starlink over rare earth deal What did Zelensky say? In his nightly address, the Ukrainian president said that he was hoping for "a fair result" in the potential agreement with Trump's America. This could potentially be a sign that Trump has won this round and has managed to bend the Ukrainian war leader to his will. Also read | ‘He's not important’: Trump dismisses Zelensky’s role in Ukraine talks, says war wasn’t ‘Russia’s fault’ "This is an agreement that can add value to our relationship, and the main thing is to work out the details so that it can work. I hope for a result — a fair result," said Zelensky. However, he did not specify which agreement he's referring to, this means it could be something other than the mineral(s) one. Today, Ukrainian and U.S. teams are working on a draft agreement between our governments. This agreement can add value to our relations—what matters most is getting the details right to ensure it truly works. I look forward to a just results. pic.twitter.com/o9jbiiiJTq — Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський (@ZelenskyyUa) February 21, 2025 This is a far cry from his hard stance earlier this week, when he said he would not "sell" Ukraine in any deal with the United States. Also read | US says Zelensky will sign minerals deal 'soon' after rejection: Why does Trump want Ukraine's 'rare earths'? What is the critical minerals deal? Trump is seeking compensation for the tens of billions the US gave to Ukraine, under his predecessor Joe Biden's term. It must be noted that this money was aid and not a loan. Under Biden, Washington has been Kyiv's most important financial, military and political backer in the three years since Russia invaded the nation in February 2022. Now, Trump is seeking to change the terms of the US aid. He insists that American taxpayers need something in return: Ukraine's vast mineral deposits. Watch | U.S. negotiators pressing Kyiv for access to Ukraine's critical minerals (With inputs from agencies)

Zelensky backing down on minerals deal? Ukrainian Prez's video suggests Trump may have won this round of negotiations

<p>Jerry "Iceman" Butler, the legendary soul singer known for iconic hits such as "Make It Easy on Yourself", "For Your Precious Love", and "Only the Strong Survive", has passed away at his Chicago residence due to complications from Parkinson&rsquo;s disease, according to a report by&nbsp;<em>The Associated Press</em>.</p>
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<h2>A pioneer in Soul music</h2>
<p>A three-time Grammy winner and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Butler played a pivotal role in shaping the soul music scenes of Chicago and Philadelphia.</p>
<p>Paying tribute to his influence, the Rock &amp; Roll Hall of Fame said, &ldquo;The Impressions traversed the sounds of the Fifties and Sixties as well as old and new social attitudes. Their music was the sound of the Civil Rights Movement.&rdquo;</p>
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<h2>Early life and musical legacy</h2>
<p>Born on December 8, 1939, Butler became a key figure in the blues and R&amp;B music scenes of the 1950s and 60s.</p>
<p>He earned the nickname &ldquo;Iceman&rdquo; from WDAS Philadelphia disc jockey Georgie Woods while performing at a theatre in Philadelphia.</p>
<p>Butler began his music career as the lead singer of the iconic R&amp;B group The Impressions. Over the course of his career, he recorded 55 hit songs, leaving an enduring legacy in the industry.</p>
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<h2>A life of service</h2>
<p>Beyond his musical achievements, Butler was a dedicated humanitarian and public servant. He served as a Cook County Commissioner from 1985 to 2018, demonstrating his commitment to his community.</p>
<p>He was married to Annette Smith for 60 years until her passing in 2019. Together, they had twin sons.</p>
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The music world mourns the loss of legendary blues singer Jerry Butler, who passed away at his Chicago home due to complications from Parkinson's disease on Thursday.

Jerry "Iceman" Butler, the legendary soul singer known for iconic hits such as "Make It Easy on Yourself", "For Your Precious Love", and "Only the Strong Survive", has passed away at his Chicago residence due to complications from Parkinson’s disease, according to a report by The Associated Press. Also Read: Ne Zha 2 dethrones Inside Out 2, becomes highest grossing animated movie of all time A pioneer in Soul music A three-time Grammy winner and a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Butler played a pivotal role in shaping the soul music scenes of Chicago and Philadelphia. Paying tribute to his influence, the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame said, “The Impressions traversed the sounds of the Fifties and Sixties as well as old and new social attitudes. Their music was the sound of the Civil Rights Movement.” Also Read: Veteran Tamil director Shankar's assets seized by ED Early life and musical legacy Born on December 8, 1939, Butler became a key figure in the blues and R&B music scenes of the 1950s and 60s. He earned the nickname “Iceman” from WDAS Philadelphia disc jockey Georgie Woods while performing at a theatre in Philadelphia. Butler began his music career as the lead singer of the iconic R&B group The Impressions. Over the course of his career, he recorded 55 hit songs, leaving an enduring legacy in the industry. Also Read: Marvel teases the MCU debut of The Defenders A life of service Beyond his musical achievements, Butler was a dedicated humanitarian and public servant. He served as a Cook County Commissioner from 1985 to 2018, demonstrating his commitment to his community. He was married to Annette Smith for 60 years until her passing in 2019. Together, they had twin sons. Also Read: I really think it's very sad: Former James Bond actress on Amazon take over

Iconic Soul singer Jerry ‘Ice Man’ Butler dies at 85

<p>Actor Preity Zinta is expressing her disappointment! On Friday (Feb 21), Zinta put her views forward about how people on social media are so quick to judge. Taking to X, the actress wrote how she has often come under the radar of people over her posts and views.&nbsp;</p>
<p>In a lengthy post, Zinta shared how people are so cynical on the online platform as she went on to share the different reactions she has got over her different posts, whether it was related to AI Bot or even when she praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Preity Zinta hits back at trolls!</strong></h2>
<p>Zinta wrote about the time when she shared about her first chat with an AI Bot. Many considered it as a paid promotion. And, later when she appreciated PM Modi, many dubbed her as bhakt (follower).</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">What&rsquo;s happening to people on social media? Everyone has become so cynical. If one talks about their first chat with an AI Bot then people presume it&rsquo;s a paid promotion, if you appreciate ur PM then you are a bhakt &amp; god forbid, if you are a proud Hindu or Indian 🇮🇳then ur an&hellip;</p>
&mdash; Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) <a href="https://twitter.com/realpreityzinta/status/1892788292841542089?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 21, 2025</a></blockquote>
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<p>In a post shared on X, Zinta wrote, "What&rsquo;s happening to people on social media? Everyone has become so cynical. If one talks about their first chat with an AI Bot then people presume it&rsquo;s a paid promotion, if you appreciate ur PM then you are a bhakt &amp; god forbid, if you are a proud Hindu or Indian then ur an Andh Bhakt!.''</p>
<p>She added, ''Let&rsquo;s keep it real folks &amp; take people for who they are and not who we think they should be! Maybe we all need to take a chill pill and just be happy to communicate with each other. ''</p>
<p>Concluding the post, the actress mentioned her husband and wrote, ''Now don&rsquo;t ask me why I married Gene? I married him cuz I love him kyuki sarhad par ek aisa shaks hai, jo mere liye aapni jaan de sakta hai samjhe. If you know you know...Ting (sic).&rdquo;</p>
<p>Zinta tied the knot with Gene in 2016 in Los Angeles. The couple are parents to twins, a boy Jai and a girl Gia. The couple welcomed their kids via surrogacy, on November 11, 2021.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Zinta's post garnered a variety of reactions from the netizens.&nbsp;</p>
<p>One user wrote, ''This negativity and cynicism is the product of continuous neglect of our mental and spiritual self. It also comes due to the fact that we have become totally oblivious of our roots and values. ''</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Wait .. how did the post turn from SM to religion to PM to&hellip; your love story .. 😛.. <br><br>Whatever it is, I am your big fan. You are one woman in Bollywood I respect, because you have the guts to take a stand and stick with it</p>
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<p>Another user wrote, ''This tweet feels like four separate tweets mashed together, It started with a reality check, then jumped to social media hate, then to a polarized society, and somehow ended with love for the husband.''</p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">I think it started with people criticising their PM getting labelled as anti-national. Astonished how you managed to selectively pick the examples.</p>
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<p>Preity, who has worked in some of Bollywood's famous movies, has been away from acting for years now. However, the actress is set to make her acting comeback with Lahore 1947, which also stars Sunny Deol.&nbsp;</p>
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Bollywood | Entertainment Actress Preity Zinta has been away from the silver screen for a long time. She's set to make a comeback with Lahore 1947 co-starring Sunny Deol.

Actor Preity Zinta is expressing her disappointment! On Friday (Feb 21), Zinta put her views forward about how people on social media are so quick to judge. Taking to X, the actress wrote how she has often come under the radar of people over her posts and views. In a lengthy post, Zinta shared how people are so cynical on the online platform as she went on to share the different reactions she has got over her different posts, whether it was related to AI Bot or even when she praised Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Preity Zinta hits back at trolls! Zinta wrote about the time when she shared about her first chat with an AI Bot. Many considered it as a paid promotion. And, later when she appreciated PM Modi, many dubbed her as bhakt (follower). What’s happening to people on social media? Everyone has become so cynical. If one talks about their first chat with an AI Bot then people presume it’s a paid promotion, if you appreciate ur PM then you are a bhakt & god forbid, if you are a proud Hindu or Indian 🇮🇳then ur an… — Preity G Zinta (@realpreityzinta) February 21, 2025 In a post shared on X, Zinta wrote, "What’s happening to people on social media? Everyone has become so cynical. If one talks about their first chat with an AI Bot then people presume it’s a paid promotion, if you appreciate ur PM then you are a bhakt & god forbid, if you are a proud Hindu or Indian then ur an Andh Bhakt!.'' She added, ''Let’s keep it real folks & take people for who they are and not who we think they should be! Maybe we all need to take a chill pill and just be happy to communicate with each other. '' Concluding the post, the actress mentioned her husband and wrote, ''Now don’t ask me why I married Gene? I married him cuz I love him kyuki sarhad par ek aisa shaks hai, jo mere liye aapni jaan de sakta hai samjhe. If you know you know...Ting (sic).” Zinta tied the knot with Gene in 2016 in Los Angeles. The couple are parents to twins, a boy Jai and a girl Gia. The couple welcomed their kids via surrogacy, on November 11, 2021. Zinta's post garnered a variety of reactions from the netizens. One user wrote, ''This negativity and cynicism is the product of continuous neglect of our mental and spiritual self. It also comes due to the fact that we have become totally oblivious of our roots and values. '' Wait .. how did the post turn from SM to religion to PM to… your love story .. 😛.. Whatever it is, I am your big fan. You are one woman in Bollywood I respect, because you have the guts to take a stand and stick with it — sanatandes0731 (@sanatanrashtr11) February 21, 2025 Another user wrote, ''This tweet feels like four separate tweets mashed together, It started with a reality check, then jumped to social media hate, then to a polarized society, and somehow ended with love for the husband.'' I think it started with people criticising their PM getting labelled as anti-national. Astonished how you managed to selectively pick the examples. — Agni Tripathi (@authorAgni) February 21, 2025 Preity, who has worked in some of Bollywood's famous movies, has been away from acting for years now. However, the actress is set to make her acting comeback with Lahore 1947, which also stars Sunny Deol.

Preity Zinta claps back at social media trolls: 'If you appreciate your PM, then you are a bhakt'

<p>The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized assets worth ₹10 crore ($101K) of veteran Tamil director Shankar under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, according to a recent report.</p>
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<h2>Copyright infringement case over Robot</h2>
<p>The case stems from a legal battle between Shankar and writer Aarur Tamilnadan over the 2011 film <em>Robot</em>. Tamilnadan alleged that the director plagiarised his story, <em>Jiguba</em>, leading to a copyright infringement dispute.</p>
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<p>A private investigation conducted by the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) found significant similarities between <em>Jiguba</em> and <em>Robot</em>, including key story arcs and characters.</p>
<h2>ED&rsquo;s Official Statement</h2>
<p>The ED released an official statement regarding the case:</p>
<p>"Based on substantial evidence and records in hand, it has been determined that S. Shankar has violated Section 63 of the Copyright Act, 1957, a violation now classified as a scheduled offence under the PMLA, 2002."</p>
<h2>Robot&rsquo;s Box Office Success and Shankar&rsquo;s Earnings</h2>
<p><em>Robot</em>, a sci-fi blockbuster starring Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, grossed over ₹280 crore ($32 million) worldwide. The investigation revealed that Shankar was paid ₹11.5 crore ($115K) for directing the film. The movie, produced by Sun Pictures, later spawned a sequel in 2018.</p>
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<h2>A Challenging Time for Shankar</h2>
<p>This controversy comes at a difficult time for Shankar, as his last two films, <em>Indian 2</em>, starring Kamal Haasan, and <em>Game Changer</em>, starring Ram Charan were massive box-office failures.</p>
<p>Both Shankar and writer Aarur Tamilnadan have not released a statement yet on this new development.</p>
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Entertainment Director Shankar faces legal scrutiny as the Enforcement Directorate confiscates assets totalling 10 crores INR($101K), under money laundering regulations.

The Enforcement Directorate (ED) has seized assets worth ₹10 crore ($101K) of veteran Tamil director Shankar under the provisions of the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), 2002, according to a recent report. Also Read: Dave Bautista calls on fans to lobby Netflix for Gears of War adaptation Copyright infringement case over Robot The case stems from a legal battle between Shankar and writer Aarur Tamilnadan over the 2011 film Robot. Tamilnadan alleged that the director plagiarised his story, Jiguba, leading to a copyright infringement dispute. Also Read: Argentine court dismisses charges against 3 accused in death of singer Liam Payne A private investigation conducted by the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) found significant similarities between Jiguba and Robot, including key story arcs and characters. ED’s Official Statement The ED released an official statement regarding the case: "Based on substantial evidence and records in hand, it has been determined that S. Shankar has violated Section 63 of the Copyright Act, 1957, a violation now classified as a scheduled offence under the PMLA, 2002." Robot’s Box Office Success and Shankar’s Earnings Robot, a sci-fi blockbuster starring Rajinikanth and Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, grossed over ₹280 crore ($32 million) worldwide. The investigation revealed that Shankar was paid ₹11.5 crore ($115K) for directing the film. The movie, produced by Sun Pictures, later spawned a sequel in 2018. Also Read: Dragon X Review: Here's what netizens are saying about Pradeep Ranganathan's coming-of-age comedy A Challenging Time for Shankar This controversy comes at a difficult time for Shankar, as his last two films, Indian 2, starring Kamal Haasan, and Game Changer, starring Ram Charan were massive box-office failures. Both Shankar and writer Aarur Tamilnadan have not released a statement yet on this new development. Also Read: Ne Zha 2 dethrones Inside Out 2, becomes highest-grossing animated movie of all time

Veteran Tamil director Shankar's assets seized by ED

<p>Donald Trump administration's mass layoffs on Thursday (Feb 20) escaped restrictions as a federal judge rejected a bid by labour unions to block them.</p>
<p>US District Judge Christopher R. Cooper in his ruling said that while he was sympathetic to the plight of the National Treasury Employees Union and the four other unions, the federal court was not the appropriate venue for their lawsuit.</p>
<h2><strong>Court denies union's motion</strong></h2>
<p>In his order, Judge Cooper wrote, "NTEU fails to establish that it is likely to succeed on the merits because this Court likely lacks subject matter jurisdiction over the claims it asserts."</p>
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<p>"The Court will therefore deny the unions&rsquo; motion for a temporary restraining order and, for the same reasons, deny their request for a preliminary injunction," Cooper wrote in his order."</p>
<p>This ruling comes as unions seek to block Trump's order to fire thousands of probationary employees for "large-scale reductions" in the federal workforce.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Cooper said that the claims seeking restrictions on Trump's Feb 11 executive order should go to the Federal Labour Relations Authority, which handles federal labour disputes. He also noted that the claims heard there can be "followed by judicial review in the courts of appeals."</p>
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<h2><strong>Judge sympathises with Trump administration "chaos"</strong></h2>
<p>"The first month of President Trump&rsquo;s second administration has been defined by an onslaught of executive actions that have caused, some say by design, disruption and even chaos in widespread quarters of American society. Affected citizens and their advocates have challenged many of these actions on an emergency basis in this Court and others across the country," wrote the judge in his 16-page ruling.</p>
<p>"Certain of the President&rsquo;s actions have been temporarily halted; others have been permitted to proceed, at least for the time being."</p>
<p><strong>Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trumps-second-term-sparks-controversy-57-pc-of-americans-say-hes-overstepped-authority-8742467">Trump's second term sparks controversy: 57 pc of Americans say he&rsquo;s overstepped authority</a></strong></p>
<p>"These mixed results should surprise no one. Federal district judges are duty-bound to decide legal issues based on even-handed application of law and precedent&mdash;no matter the identity of the litigants or, regrettably at times, the consequences of their rulings for average people."</p>
<p>In the one month since coming to power, the Trump 2.0 administration's mass firings have impacted thousands. As per NBC, 3,000 people at the US Forest Service have been fired, along with over 1,000 at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Homeland Security, the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration have also been hit by layoffs.</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

World News | A federal judge has denied a motion by labour unions to halt the Trump administration's mass layoffs of federal employees, citing jurisdictional issues in the case.

Donald Trump administration's mass layoffs on Thursday (Feb 20) escaped restrictions as a federal judge rejected a bid by labour unions to block them. US District Judge Christopher R. Cooper in his ruling said that while he was sympathetic to the plight of the National Treasury Employees Union and the four other unions, the federal court was not the appropriate venue for their lawsuit. Court denies union's motion In his order, Judge Cooper wrote, "NTEU fails to establish that it is likely to succeed on the merits because this Court likely lacks subject matter jurisdiction over the claims it asserts." Also read | US Court refuses to block Elon Musk, DOGE from accessing data, firing workers "The Court will therefore deny the unions’ motion for a temporary restraining order and, for the same reasons, deny their request for a preliminary injunction," Cooper wrote in his order." This ruling comes as unions seek to block Trump's order to fire thousands of probationary employees for "large-scale reductions" in the federal workforce. Cooper said that the claims seeking restrictions on Trump's Feb 11 executive order should go to the Federal Labour Relations Authority, which handles federal labour disputes. He also noted that the claims heard there can be "followed by judicial review in the courts of appeals." Also read | ‘I love it’: Trump backs idea of sending some savings from DOGE back to US citizens Judge sympathises with Trump administration "chaos" "The first month of President Trump’s second administration has been defined by an onslaught of executive actions that have caused, some say by design, disruption and even chaos in widespread quarters of American society. Affected citizens and their advocates have challenged many of these actions on an emergency basis in this Court and others across the country," wrote the judge in his 16-page ruling. "Certain of the President’s actions have been temporarily halted; others have been permitted to proceed, at least for the time being." Also read | Trump's second term sparks controversy: 57 pc of Americans say he’s overstepped authority "These mixed results should surprise no one. Federal district judges are duty-bound to decide legal issues based on even-handed application of law and precedent—no matter the identity of the litigants or, regrettably at times, the consequences of their rulings for average people." In the one month since coming to power, the Trump 2.0 administration's mass firings have impacted thousands. As per NBC, 3,000 people at the US Forest Service have been fired, along with over 1,000 at the Department of Veterans Affairs. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Homeland Security, the Department of Transportation and the Federal Aviation Administration have also been hit by layoffs. (With inputs from agencies)

US judge refuses to halt Trump administration's mass layoff of federal employees

<p>A postmortem examination of two women and a teenage girl, whose bodies were discovered inside their home in Kolkata, has confirmed that they were murdered. On Thursday (Feb 20), police dismissed earlier speculations of suicide and alleged that they were just efforts to mislead the investigation.</p>
<p>The shocking deaths of the three females came to light after a car carrying three male members of the same family crashed into a Metro Rail pillar in the early hours of Wednesday (Feb 19). Two of them have been identified as Pranay and Prasun Dey. One of the injured men told the police about the deaths at their home in Tangra, claiming that their family members had committed suicide. &nbsp;</p>
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<h2><strong>Autopsy findings</strong></h2>
<p>Three female members &mdash; two women and a minor girl &mdash; of the Dey family were found murdered in their home with grievous injuries.</p>
<p>City Police Commissioner Manoj Verma, after visiting the crime, told the press that they "noted cut marks on the throats and wrists of the two older women, and bruises on the lips and nose region of the minor girl."</p>
<p>An autopsy of the three deceased revealed that the two women, identified as Sudeshna and Romi Dey, had deep throat injuries and slit wrists, with their wounds determined to be "antemortem" (inflicted before death).&nbsp;</p>
<p>"Romi Dey had a single slash injury and both of her wrists were slit. The cause of her death is due to the effect of the antemortem injuries. The same was found on Sudeshna Dey's body," a senior police officer of Kolkata Police told news agency PTI.</p>
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<p>"The injuries were not self-inflicted in nature. They died around 36 to 48 hours before the bodies were found on Wednesday morning," added the officer.</p>
<p>Meanwhile, the teenage girl, Prasun Dey's daughter, was found to have died due to poisoning. The minor also had multiple bruises across her body, legs, and lips. A forensic examination of her stomach detected the smell of medicine, confirming the ingestion of a toxic substance.</p>
<p>The three victims were murdered within "three to six hours after they had their last meal", said the police.&nbsp;</p>
<h2><strong>Murder case filed</strong></h2>
<p>The local police have lodged a murder case against unidentified people. Pranay and Prasun Dey are suspected of having an "active role" behind the deaths.</p>
<p>"The two brothers claimed that the three died by suicide. They tried to mislead our investigators. We suspect that they had an active role behind these deaths," said a police officer.&nbsp;</p>
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<p>A team was also probing the accident near Abhishikta crossing on EM Bypass which happened when the two men along with the minor were trying to "flee," he said. &nbsp;</p>
<p>The Dey family ran a tannery business and were reportedly struggling financially. Forensic experts have collected evidence from the house, with key samples "mainly from the dining room and the bathroom area where bloodstains were discovered".</p>
<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

India news | Discover the chilling details of a triple murder in Kolkata involving two women and a teenage girl, as police suspect the involvement of family members in the heinous crime.

A postmortem examination of two women and a teenage girl, whose bodies were discovered inside their home in Kolkata, has confirmed that they were murdered. On Thursday (Feb 20), police dismissed earlier speculations of suicide and alleged that they were just efforts to mislead the investigation. The shocking deaths of the three females came to light after a car carrying three male members of the same family crashed into a Metro Rail pillar in the early hours of Wednesday (Feb 19). Two of them have been identified as Pranay and Prasun Dey. One of the injured men told the police about the deaths at their home in Tangra, claiming that their family members had committed suicide. Also read | '4,000-year-old mystery': Indian scientists conduct underwater search for Krishna’s Dwarka in Arabian Sea Autopsy findings Three female members — two women and a minor girl — of the Dey family were found murdered in their home with grievous injuries. City Police Commissioner Manoj Verma, after visiting the crime, told the press that they "noted cut marks on the throats and wrists of the two older women, and bruises on the lips and nose region of the minor girl." An autopsy of the three deceased revealed that the two women, identified as Sudeshna and Romi Dey, had deep throat injuries and slit wrists, with their wounds determined to be "antemortem" (inflicted before death). "Romi Dey had a single slash injury and both of her wrists were slit. The cause of her death is due to the effect of the antemortem injuries. The same was found on Sudeshna Dey's body," a senior police officer of Kolkata Police told news agency PTI. Also read | India | Tractor driver's reckless stunt for social media reel turns deadly, kills 10th-grade student in UP "The injuries were not self-inflicted in nature. They died around 36 to 48 hours before the bodies were found on Wednesday morning," added the officer. Meanwhile, the teenage girl, Prasun Dey's daughter, was found to have died due to poisoning. The minor also had multiple bruises across her body, legs, and lips. A forensic examination of her stomach detected the smell of medicine, confirming the ingestion of a toxic substance. The three victims were murdered within "three to six hours after they had their last meal", said the police. Murder case filed The local police have lodged a murder case against unidentified people. Pranay and Prasun Dey are suspected of having an "active role" behind the deaths. "The two brothers claimed that the three died by suicide. They tried to mislead our investigators. We suspect that they had an active role behind these deaths," said a police officer. Also read | 'You will regret this to your grave': Indian-American Kash Patel confirmed as FBI director A team was also probing the accident near Abhishikta crossing on EM Bypass which happened when the two men along with the minor were trying to "flee," he said. The Dey family ran a tannery business and were reportedly struggling financially. Forensic experts have collected evidence from the house, with key samples "mainly from the dining room and the bathroom area where bloodstains were discovered". (With inputs from agencies)

Triple Murder in Kolkata: Two women and teenage girl found dead in Tangra, police suspect family's involvement

<p>One thing that is always guaranteed with the Kapoors is fun! On Wednesday (Feb 19), several members of the Kapoor family gathered to take part in Aadar Jain and his partner Alekha Advani&rsquo;s pre-wedding festivities.</p>
<p>Wednesday&rsquo;s wedding celebration was a star-studded affair, with Aadar&rsquo;s cousins and Bollywood stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Ranbir Kapoor, along with actress Alia Bhatt, attending the ceremony.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: </strong><a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/ranbir-kapoor-alia-bhatt-and-kareena-kapoor-at-aadar-jain-alekha-advanis-pre-wedding-ceremony-8737466" aria-label="Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor at Aadar Jain-Alekha Advani's pre-wedding ceremony">Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor at Aadar Jain-Alekha Advani's pre-wedding ceremony</a></p>
<p>Several photos and videos from the ceremony have gone viral across the internet. However, the one clip that has garnered the most attention is of the Kapoor clan dancing with full energy.</p>
<p>The clip, which proves that a Kapoor wedding celebration is just like any other typical Punjabi family gathering, shows the Kapoor clan dancing to singer Sukhbir&rsquo;s famous song ''Ishq Tera Tadpave.''</p>
<p>The short video shows Kareena, Karisma, and Alia walking to the centre stage, joined by Ranbir, Neetu Kapoor, and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, as they all dance to the beats of the famous song.</p>
<p><strong>Also read: </strong><a class="gh-archive-page-post-title-link" href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/swara-bhasker-calls-vicky-kaushals-chhaava-a-partly-fictionalised-filmy-torture-of-hindus-8737214" aria-label="Swara Bhasker calls Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava a &lsquo;partly fictionalised filmy torture of Hindus&rsquo;, gets slammed">Swara Bhasker calls Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava a &lsquo;partly fictionalised filmy torture of Hindus&rsquo;, gets slammed</a></p>
<p><strong>Watch the clip here:</strong></p>
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<p lang="en" dir="ltr">Ranbir and Alia dancing yesterday at Aadar Jain's pre wedding ceremony 💖<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/RanbirKapoor?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#RanbirKapoor</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AliaBhatt?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#AliaBhatt</a> <a href="https://t.co/IgsKaAtWbh">pic.twitter.com/IgsKaAtWbh</a></p>
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</strong>Another viral clip from the night captures Aadar&rsquo;s heartfelt speech for his wife-to-be, Alekha. In a video circulating online, Jain can be heard saying, "I have always loved her. I have always wanted to be with her, but I never got the chance. So she sent me on this long journey, for 20 years, to do time pass. But at the end of the day, it was worth the wait because I get to marry this beautiful, beautiful woman who looks like a dream. I love you, and it was worth the wait."</p>
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<br>For those curious, Aadar is the son of Rima Jain and the grandson of Bollywood legend Raj Kapoor.</p>
<h2><strong>Kapoor&rsquo;s glam show at Aadar Jain&rsquo;s wedding event</strong></h2>
<p>Dressed to the nines, the showstoppers of the night were Kareena, Karisma, Alia, and Ranbir. For the lavish event, Kareena looked absolutely gorgeous in traditional attire.</p>
<p>The <em>Jab We Met </em>actress wore a turquoise kurta with gold embroidery. Her A-line kurta featured side slits and broad sleeves, adding elegance to her look. She completed her ensemble with a Sabyasachi bag and chunky earrings. Meanwhile, Karisma opted for a pink suit featuring a long kurta paired with a skirt.</p>
<p>Alia, as always, looked pretty in a green sharara set featuring a short kurta and sharara pants, embroidered with mirror work. Ranbir, on the other hand, wore a white kurta-pyjama with a waistcoat.</p>
<p>Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani are all set to tie the knot again, this time as per Hindu customs. Last month, the couple got married in a Christian wedding ceremony in Goa.</p>

Entertainment Bollywood Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani are all set to tie the knot again, this time as per Hindu customs. Last month, the couple got married in a Christian wedding ceremony in Goa.

One thing that is always guaranteed with the Kapoors is fun! On Wednesday (Feb 19), several members of the Kapoor family gathered to take part in Aadar Jain and his partner Alekha Advani’s pre-wedding festivities. Wednesday’s wedding celebration was a star-studded affair, with Aadar’s cousins and Bollywood stars Kareena Kapoor Khan, Karisma Kapoor, and Ranbir Kapoor, along with actress Alia Bhatt, attending the ceremony. Also read: Ranbir Kapoor, Alia Bhatt and Kareena Kapoor at Aadar Jain-Alekha Advani's pre-wedding ceremony Several photos and videos from the ceremony have gone viral across the internet. However, the one clip that has garnered the most attention is of the Kapoor clan dancing with full energy. The clip, which proves that a Kapoor wedding celebration is just like any other typical Punjabi family gathering, shows the Kapoor clan dancing to singer Sukhbir’s famous song ''Ishq Tera Tadpave.'' The short video shows Kareena, Karisma, and Alia walking to the centre stage, joined by Ranbir, Neetu Kapoor, and Riddhima Kapoor Sahni, as they all dance to the beats of the famous song. Also read: Swara Bhasker calls Vicky Kaushal's Chhaava a ‘partly fictionalised filmy torture of Hindus’, gets slammed Watch the clip here: Ranbir and Alia dancing yesterday at Aadar Jain's pre wedding ceremony 💖#RanbirKapoor #AliaBhatt pic.twitter.com/IgsKaAtWbh — VarunRK 💫 (@Varun_RK88) February 20, 2025 Another viral clip from the night captures Aadar’s heartfelt speech for his wife-to-be, Alekha. In a video circulating online, Jain can be heard saying, "I have always loved her. I have always wanted to be with her, but I never got the chance. So she sent me on this long journey, for 20 years, to do time pass. But at the end of the day, it was worth the wait because I get to marry this beautiful, beautiful woman who looks like a dream. I love you, and it was worth the wait." View this post on Instagram A post shared by tellytalky (@tellytalky) For those curious, Aadar is the son of Rima Jain and the grandson of Bollywood legend Raj Kapoor. Kapoor’s glam show at Aadar Jain’s wedding event Dressed to the nines, the showstoppers of the night were Kareena, Karisma, Alia, and Ranbir. For the lavish event, Kareena looked absolutely gorgeous in traditional attire. The Jab We Met actress wore a turquoise kurta with gold embroidery. Her A-line kurta featured side slits and broad sleeves, adding elegance to her look. She completed her ensemble with a Sabyasachi bag and chunky earrings. Meanwhile, Karisma opted for a pink suit featuring a long kurta paired with a skirt. Alia, as always, looked pretty in a green sharara set featuring a short kurta and sharara pants, embroidered with mirror work. Ranbir, on the other hand, wore a white kurta-pyjama with a waistcoat. Aadar Jain and Alekha Advani are all set to tie the knot again, this time as per Hindu customs. Last month, the couple got married in a Christian wedding ceremony in Goa.

Kapoors on the dance floor! Ranbir, Kareena and Alia groove at Aadar Jain’s pre-wedding bash

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