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In his upcoming biography, Pop Francis claimed that he escaped two attempts on his life during his visit to Iran in 2021. The book titled "Hope" will be released next month. 
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New Delhi In his upcoming biography, Pop Francis claimed that he escaped two attempts on his life during his visit to Iran in 2021. The book titled "Hope" will be released next month. Russian general Igor Kirillov was killed on Tuesday (Dec 17). He was assassinated in an electric scooter explosion in Moscow. He was the head of Russia's Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection troops. In news from other parts of the world, British-Pakistani girl Sara Sharif's father and her stepmother have been sentenced to life for murdering the 10-year-old. In 2023, her body was discovered in Surrey after she was physically assaulted by her father, stepmother, and uncle. Click on the links to read more Pope Francis says he escaped two attempts on his life during 2021 Iraq visit Pope Francis has said that he escaped two attempts on his life during his historic visit to Iraq in 2021. He made this claim in his upcoming autobiography, which will be released next month. Who was Igor Kirillov? Russia's chemical weapons chief Russian general Igor Kirillov, who was killed in an electric scooter explosion in Moscow, was the head of Russia's Radiation, Chemical and Biological Protection troops. Lieutenant General Kirillov was assassinated by Ukraine's SBU intelligence service on Tuesday (Dec 17), according to a report by Reuters. Sara Sharif murder: 'Sadist' father and stepmother imprisoned for life British-Pakistani girl Sara Sharif's father, Urfan Sharif, and stepmother Beinash Batool have been jailed for life for murdering their 10-year-old daughter. Amit Shah in Parliament: Congress changed Constitution 77 times in 55 years Union Home Minister Amit Shah addressed the Rajya Sabha on Tuesday during a debate marking 75 years since the adoption of the Constitution and used the occasion to rip into the Congress party and its leadership over the imposition of emergency and for making amendments in the statute for 'personal' gains. Iran's Khamenei says 'resistance' not over after Assad ouster Iran's supreme leader said Tuesday that Israel and the United States were "completely wrong" to imagine the Tehran-backed axis of resistance had collapsed with the ouster of Syria's longtime strongman. UK sending £35 million aid to help Ukrainians survive winter The British government Tuesday announced £35 million ($44 million) in aid to repair Ukraine's energy grid battered by Russian strikes and help Ukrainians confront freezing winter weather. China executes ex-official convicted in nation's largest-ever corruption case China on Tuesday (Dec 17) executed a former official who was convicted in the country's largest-ever corruption case. According to a report by the state-run Xinhua news agency, the death sentence was awarded to Li Jianping, a former official in the north Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region. Missing Hawaii woman case: Was unaware of media frenzy, says Hannah Kobayashi after her return Hannah Kobayashi, the missing Hawaii woman found recently, said she was "unaware of everything" that happened in the media and her family. After returning to the United States from Mexico, Hannah said in a statement handed on Tuesday (Dec 17) by her aunt that she is "still processing it all" and urged people to respect her family during “this challenging time". BGT, Gabba Test, Australia vs India: Weather report of final day in Brisbane Weather conditions and 98 overs on the final day will decide the fate of the third BGT Test between Australia and India at the Gabba. With rain playing spoilsport for the fourth straight day in Brisbane, overcast conditions are predicted for the fifth day too. Pushpa 2 stampede case: Telangana police likely to challenge Allu Arjun’s bail Actor Allu Arjun’s bail might get cut short soon as Telangana police are preparing to challenge it and take the matter to the Supreme Court.

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The dismal quality of housing across Mayotte has compounded the devastating impact of Cyclone Chido on the poverty-stricken French Indian Ocean territory where hundreds, or maybe thousands, are feared dead.
Before the storm hit, around a third of the island's population was living in iron-sheeted huts that never stood a chance against the powerful cyclone.
By the time it was gone, all of Mayotte's shantytowns were flattened, burying lives—and livelihoods—beneath them.
"We fear there will be a considerable number of deaths," a French government official told AFP. "Several hundred, or maybe several thousand."
Mayotte is the poorest part of France, of which it is an integral part. 
Recent official data on the state of housing in Mayotte are hard to come by, but 2017 data published by the National Statistics Institute said 40 per cent of the island's homes are built with metal sheets, and around a third have no access to running water.
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<h2>Flimsy </h2>
"They're made of wood, corrugated iron, and situated on hills, on beaten earth," said Florent Vallee, who runs the French Red Cross branch's emergency operations. 
"You can easily imagine the wind barreling into them and the rain creating mudslides."
Over the decades, French authorities have tried to improve housing conditions for the island's population which numbers 320,000 according to official data but is much greater because of an influx of undocumented migrants who do not show up in government statistics.
As recently as the late 1970s, modern building materials were virtually unknown in Mayotte, said Megane Aussedat, a sociologist and expert on informal housing on the island.
Despite government programmes to replace precarious shelters with solid housing, the number of available homes is still inadequate compared to the size of the population and the migration influx.
They are also out of reach for many people in Mayotte, where the median monthly income is 260 euros ($273), compared with around 2,600 euros pretax on the French mainland.
Subsidised housing projects have also been slow to materialise, said Aussedat.
However, since 2018, the authorities have been allowed to raze substandard housing, provided they immediately offered inhabitants new homes.
Such clearing operations, involving massive police contingents, are sometimes thought to have the secondary objective of flushing out undocumented migrants, but Aussedat observed that telling illegals from legal can be a challenge.
"There is almost no family in Mayotte," she said, "where everybody's status is either documented or undocumented."
<h2>Comoros influx </h2>
Mayotte's immigration issue is almost entirely due to an influx from the Comoros, an archipelago whose closest shores are just 70 kilometers (44 miles) from Mayotte, and that declared independence in the 1970s while Mayotte opted to remain French.
As poor as Mayotte is by French standards, the Comoros are even poorer, tempting many there into a perilous journey across the water in search of a better life in Mayotte.
They often end up living in makeshift areas consisting mostly of so-called "bangas"—small" houses made of cloth and thatch.
When Chido hit, many refused to leave their homes, taking their chances with the cyclone  rather than face the danger of their homes being looted or being picked up by the authorities.
Vallee said emergency services had rescued "entire families, and also a lot of children who were left alone."
Sanitary conditions, already precarious, have worsened since, mostly because of patchy access to clean water that could prompt another cholera outbreak like the one in the spring of 2024 that killed seven people, said Jean-Francois Coty, president of the Medecins du Monde NGO.
<h2>'Brakes on healthcare access' </h2>
Undocumented migrants' "fear of moving is putting the brakes on healthcare access," he said.
A French government scheme allowing undocumented people access to state healthcare is not available in Mayotte.
Coty said he hoped that French officials would pause forced deportations so immigrants can seek help without fear of expulsion.
"This is a time for humanitarian aid, not for a crackdown," he said. 
Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Recent official data on the state of housing in Mayotte are hard to come by, but 2017 data published by the National Statistics Institute said 40 per cent of the island's homes are built with metal sheets, and around a third have no access to running water.



Paris, France The dismal quality of housing across Mayotte has compounded the devastating impact of Cyclone Chido on the poverty-stricken French Indian Ocean territory where hundreds, or maybe thousands, are feared dead. Before the storm hit, around a third of the island's population was living in iron-sheeted huts that never stood a chance against the powerful cyclone. By the time it was gone, all of Mayotte's shantytowns were flattened, burying lives—and livelihoods—beneath them. "We fear there will be a considerable number of deaths," a French government official told AFP. "Several hundred, or maybe several thousand." Mayotte is the poorest part of France, of which it is an integral part. Recent official data on the state of housing in Mayotte are hard to come by, but 2017 data published by the National Statistics Institute said 40 per cent of the island's homes are built with metal sheets, and around a third have no access to running water. Also Read: Cyclone Chido devastates France's Mayotte: Death toll could reach thousands Flimsy "They're made of wood, corrugated iron, and situated on hills, on beaten earth," said Florent Vallee, who runs the French Red Cross branch's emergency operations. "You can easily imagine the wind barreling into them and the rain creating mudslides." Over the decades, French authorities have tried to improve housing conditions for the island's population which numbers 320,000 according to official data but is much greater because of an influx of undocumented migrants who do not show up in government statistics. As recently as the late 1970s, modern building materials were virtually unknown in Mayotte, said Megane Aussedat, a sociologist and expert on informal housing on the island. Despite government programmes to replace precarious shelters with solid housing, the number of available homes is still inadequate compared to the size of the population and the migration influx. They are also out of reach for many people in Mayotte, where the median monthly income is 260 euros ($273), compared with around 2,600 euros pretax on the French mainland. Subsidised housing projects have also been slow to materialise, said Aussedat. However, since 2018, the authorities have been allowed to raze substandard housing, provided they immediately offered inhabitants new homes. Such clearing operations, involving massive police contingents, are sometimes thought to have the secondary objective of flushing out undocumented migrants, but Aussedat observed that telling illegals from legal can be a challenge. "There is almost no family in Mayotte," she said, "where everybody's status is either documented or undocumented." Comoros influx Mayotte's immigration issue is almost entirely due to an influx from the Comoros, an archipelago whose closest shores are just 70 kilometers (44 miles) from Mayotte, and that declared independence in the 1970s while Mayotte opted to remain French. As poor as Mayotte is by French standards, the Comoros are even poorer, tempting many there into a perilous journey across the water in search of a better life in Mayotte. They often end up living in makeshift areas consisting mostly of so-called "bangas"—small" houses made of cloth and thatch. When Chido hit, many refused to leave their homes, taking their chances with the cyclone rather than face the danger of their homes being looted or being picked up by the authorities. Vallee said emergency services had rescued "entire families, and also a lot of children who were left alone." Sanitary conditions, already precarious, have worsened since, mostly because of patchy access to clean water that could prompt another cholera outbreak like the one in the spring of 2024 that killed seven people, said Jean-Francois Coty, president of the Medecins du Monde NGO. 'Brakes on healthcare access' Undocumented migrants' "fear of moving is putting the brakes on healthcare access," he said. A French government scheme allowing undocumented people access to state healthcare is not available in Mayotte. Coty said he hoped that French officials would pause forced deportations so immigrants can seek help without fear of expulsion. "This is a time for humanitarian aid, not for a crackdown," he said. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

How ramshackle housing left Mayotte exposed to Cyclone Chido's fury

New Delhi, India 
Day 4 of the Gabba Test between India and Australia once again saw rain interrupting the proceedings, however, India ended on a high by successfully avoiding the follow-on. Resuming the day at 51-4, India lost overnight batter and captain Rohit Sharma (10) early but fifties from KL Rahul (84) and Ravindra Jadeja (77) took the visitors near the follow-on mark, i.e. 246. Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep stitched an unbeaten 39-run stand to help India successfully avoid the follow-on before stumps. Soon after, Akash smashed Australia captain Pat Cummins for a huge six.
Here is the video of Akash taking on Cummins and smashing the ball into the stands: 

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With Akash smashing Cummins, the Indian dressing room reaction also went viral as Virat Kohli, Rohit, coach Gautam Gambhir, etc. rejoiced to see the fight from Akash-Bumrah for the last wicket.
The rain-marred penultimate day saw India ending at 252-9, trailing by 193 runs. 
With Australia failing to dismiss the visitors before the follow-on mark, Cummins &amp; Co. have a herculean task to put up a brilliant all-round show to force a result in the third Test at The Gabba, Brisbane.
The hosts also dealt a major blow with Josh Hazlewood being ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing Test. He is likely to miss the last two games due to a calf injury.  "He is likely to miss the remainder of the Test series. A squad replacement will be made in due course," a Cricket Australia (CA) statement read.

BGT 2024/25: Akash Deep smashed Pat Cummins for a huge six after India successfully avoided the follow-on during Day 4 of the Gabba Test in Brisbane. Here is the video - 



New Delhi, India Day 4 of the Gabba Test between India and Australia once again saw rain interrupting the proceedings, however, India ended on a high by successfully avoiding the follow-on. Resuming the day at 51-4, India lost overnight batter and captain Rohit Sharma (10) early but fifties from KL Rahul (84) and Ravindra Jadeja (77) took the visitors near the follow-on mark, i.e. 246. Jasprit Bumrah and Akash Deep stitched an unbeaten 39-run stand to help India successfully avoid the follow-on before stumps. Soon after, Akash smashed Australia captain Pat Cummins for a huge six. Here is the video of Akash taking on Cummins and smashing the ball into the stands: Akash Deep makes sure India avoid the follow-on and then smashes Pat Cummins into the second level!#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/HIu86M7BNW — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 17, 2024 × Also read: BGT 2024/25: India avoid follow-on as Gabba Test heads for a draw despite Australia's bowling dominance With Akash smashing Cummins, the Indian dressing room reaction also went viral as Virat Kohli, Rohit, coach Gautam Gambhir, etc. rejoiced to see the fight from Akash-Bumrah for the last wicket. The rain-marred penultimate day saw India ending at 252-9, trailing by 193 runs. With Australia failing to dismiss the visitors before the follow-on mark, Cummins & Co. have a herculean task to put up a brilliant all-round show to force a result in the third Test at The Gabba, Brisbane. The hosts also dealt a major blow with Josh Hazlewood being ruled out of the remainder of the ongoing Test. He is likely to miss the last two games due to a calf injury. "He is likely to miss the remainder of the Test series. A squad replacement will be made in due course," a Cricket Australia (CA) statement read.

WATCH: Akash Deep sends one into the stands after India avoid follow-on during Day 4 of Gabba Test

New Delhi, India 
Indian captain Rohit Sharma is struggling for runs in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 edition in Australia. After missing the series opener, in Perth, Rohit walked into the playing XI but hasn't managed to create any impact with the bat, demoting himself to No. 6 (owing to KL Rahul's success as an opener). He has had scores of 3, 6 and 10 and, hence, fingers are being pointed at him. Veteran Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara decoded Hitman's failures and feels with him not opening the innings, it has caused the lean patch.
Speaking on Rohit's dismissal (10) on Day 4 of the rain-marred Gabba Test, in Brisbane, on Tuesday (Dec 17), Pujara said on Star Sports, "It wasn't a length where you can drive. We have seen that even a fuller-length ball, it's hard to drive. He, kind of tried to punch that ball. He should have defended that ball, and allowed the ball to come to him rather than going for that ball. And I think the tough part is he hasn't been, amongst runs, and, that's where the pressure is."
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<h2>'Doesn't help you when you're opening innings and suddenly start batting at No. 6'</h2>
Pujara added, "He has been opening the innings (since 2019), now he's batting at number 6. That is for the team, but I still feel that when you are so much used to opening the innings and when you have to wait, then you put yourself in that doubt. I mean, it doesn't help you when you're opening innings and you suddenly start batting at number 6. So that you don't get that momentum either."
At present, the Rohit-led Indian team has negated the follow-on threat on Day 4 of the Gabba Test in Brisbane after Australia posted 445. At stumps on the fourth day, India are 252-9, trailing by 193 runs.
The five-match Test series is currently tied at 1-1. Captain Rohit will be desperate to make a strong mark with the bat in the remainder of the series.

Gabba Test: Veteran Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara feels Rohit Sharma not opening the innings is a major reason behind his poor form in the ongoing BGT 2024/25 edition.



New Delhi, India Indian captain Rohit Sharma is struggling for runs in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) 2024-25 edition in Australia. After missing the series opener, in Perth, Rohit walked into the playing XI but hasn't managed to create any impact with the bat, demoting himself to No. 6 (owing to KL Rahul's success as an opener). He has had scores of 3, 6 and 10 and, hence, fingers are being pointed at him. Veteran Indian batter Cheteshwar Pujara decoded Hitman's failures and feels with him not opening the innings, it has caused the lean patch. Speaking on Rohit's dismissal (10) on Day 4 of the rain-marred Gabba Test, in Brisbane, on Tuesday (Dec 17), Pujara said on Star Sports, "It wasn't a length where you can drive. We have seen that even a fuller-length ball, it's hard to drive. He, kind of tried to punch that ball. He should have defended that ball, and allowed the ball to come to him rather than going for that ball. And I think the tough part is he hasn't been, amongst runs, and, that's where the pressure is." Also read: BGT, Gabba Test: Indian batters falter again, Australia in driver's seat despite rain playing havoc on Day 3 'Doesn't help you when you're opening innings and suddenly start batting at No. 6' Pujara added, "He has been opening the innings (since 2019), now he's batting at number 6. That is for the team, but I still feel that when you are so much used to opening the innings and when you have to wait, then you put yourself in that doubt. I mean, it doesn't help you when you're opening innings and you suddenly start batting at number 6. So that you don't get that momentum either." At present, the Rohit-led Indian team has negated the follow-on threat on Day 4 of the Gabba Test in Brisbane after Australia posted 445. At stumps on the fourth day, India are 252-9, trailing by 193 runs. The five-match Test series is currently tied at 1-1. Captain Rohit will be desperate to make a strong mark with the bat in the remainder of the series.

Gabba Test: 'Rohit not opening, major reason behind his poor form,' Pujara decodes Hitman's failures in BGT

New Delhi, India 
Australia have been dealt a major blow as pacer Josh Hazlewood is out of the remainder of the rain-marred Gabba Test in Brisbane. Hazlewood hurt his right calf during Australia's warm-ups ahead of Day 4 of the Gabba Test, on Tuesday morning (Dec 17). As a result, he bowled only a solitary over in the first session before leaving the field. Cricket Australia (CA) has confirmed that the wily speedster will miss the remainder of the third Test, where India is on the cusp of following on in reply to Australia's 445. In addition, he might miss the last two Tests of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT).
The 33-year-old missed the second Test, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, due to a side strain. In his absence, Scott Boland came into the playing XI and impressed with match figures of 5 for 105. With Hazlewood set to miss the remainder of the series, Boland will likely replace him again. 
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Australia's next series, and their last in the ongoing 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, is a two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, early next year. Thus, Hazlewood will be eager to regain full fitness ahead of the tour to the subcontinent (even though he might under bowl in the spin-friendly conditions), with one eye on the WTC final (in mid-June 2025). Meanwhile, Boland will likely have another go at the Indian batters in the ongoing BGT edition Down Under. 
At present, the third Test is heading towards a draw or a win for Australia. Opting to bowl first, Rohit Sharma-led India conceded 445 as Travis Head (152) and Steve Smith (101) stitched a massive 241-run stand for the fourth wicket. In reply, India are reeling at 252-9, at the time of publishing this report, but have avoided the follow-on before stumps on Day 4 on Tuesday.
The five-match Test series is currently tied at 1-1.

BGT 2024/25: Australia pacer Josh Hazlewood is out of the remainder of the rain-marred Gabba Test in Brisbane. In addition, he is likely to miss the last two Tests due to a calf injury. 



New Delhi, India Australia have been dealt a major blow as pacer Josh Hazlewood is out of the remainder of the rain-marred Gabba Test in Brisbane. Hazlewood hurt his right calf during Australia's warm-ups ahead of Day 4 of the Gabba Test, on Tuesday morning (Dec 17). As a result, he bowled only a solitary over in the first session before leaving the field. Cricket Australia (CA) has confirmed that the wily speedster will miss the remainder of the third Test, where India is on the cusp of following on in reply to Australia's 445. In addition, he might miss the last two Tests of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT). The 33-year-old missed the second Test, at the Adelaide Oval, Adelaide, due to a side strain. In his absence, Scott Boland came into the playing XI and impressed with match figures of 5 for 105. With Hazlewood set to miss the remainder of the series, Boland will likely replace him again. Also read: BGT: Australia dealt fresh injury blow as Josh Hazlewood sits out on Day 4 due to niggle Australia's next series, and their last in the ongoing 2023-25 ICC World Test Championship (WTC) cycle, is a two-match Test series in Sri Lanka, early next year. Thus, Hazlewood will be eager to regain full fitness ahead of the tour to the subcontinent (even though he might under bowl in the spin-friendly conditions), with one eye on the WTC final (in mid-June 2025). Meanwhile, Boland will likely have another go at the Indian batters in the ongoing BGT edition Down Under. At present, the third Test is heading towards a draw or a win for Australia. Opting to bowl first, Rohit Sharma-led India conceded 445 as Travis Head (152) and Steve Smith (101) stitched a massive 241-run stand for the fourth wicket. In reply, India are reeling at 252-9, at the time of publishing this report, but have avoided the follow-on before stumps on Day 4 on Tuesday. The five-match Test series is currently tied at 1-1.

BGT 2024/25: Josh Hazlewood ruled out of remainder of Gabba Test, likely to miss last two games

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A school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, has left two dead and six injured after a teenage female student opened fire before she was found dead.
Meanwhile, US President-elect Donald Trump's legal troubles continue as a US judge ruled that he does not have presidential immunity in the hush money case.
In South Korea, prosecutors have warned suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol to cooperate in investigations over his martial law attempt or face arrest.
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South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday (Dec 17) ordered suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol to appear by the weekend for questioning over his controversial martial law attempt, warning that he could face arrest if he fails to comply, reported Yonhap News Agency.
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New Delhi, India A school shooting in Madison, Wisconsin, has left two dead and six injured after a teenage female student opened fire before she was found dead. Meanwhile, US President-elect Donald Trump's legal troubles continue as a US judge ruled that he does not have presidential immunity in the hush money case. In South Korea, prosecutors have warned suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol to cooperate in investigations over his martial law attempt or face arrest. Finally, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau faces mounting pressure as Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland resigned, triggering calls for leadership change amid tensions with the US. Click on the headlines for more Madison school shooting: Two killed, six injured in gun attack by 17-year-old female student In the US state of Wisconsin, a teenage student at a Madison-based private school opened fire on Monday (Dec 16), killing a student and a teacher. At least six others were wounded in the attack by an unidentified female student, who was later found dead. Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity in hush money case, rules judge Donald Trump does not have presidential immunity in the hush money case, ruled a US judge on Monday (Dec 16). South Korean prosecutors warn suspended president Yoon Suk Yeol to cooperate or face arrest South Korean prosecutors on Tuesday (Dec 17) ordered suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol to appear by the weekend for questioning over his controversial martial law attempt, warning that he could face arrest if he fails to comply, reported Yonhap News Agency. Trudeau next? Ontario Liberal MP calls for change in leadership after Canada Deputy PM's resignation In what comes as a major political setback to Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, his deputy PM and Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland tendered her resignation Monday (Dec 16). The stepping down of the 56-year-old leader comes in the backdrop of the looming threat of US President-elect Donald Trump’s sanctions on Canada. The move may threaten Trudeau’s hold on power as his approval ratings nosedive and his own party members grow impatient with his leadership. Watch | Russia-Ukraine War: Ukraine War Turning in Russia's Favour, Says Putin

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Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday (Dec 16) announced her resignation from the cabinet over disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Ottawa's response to US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. 
In other news, ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in his first statement since his regime fell, said on Monday (December 16) that his departure to Russia was not “planned”.
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Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday (Dec 16) announced her resignation from the cabinet over disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Ottawa's response to US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. 
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Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in his first statement since his regime fell, said on Monday (December 16) that his departure to Russia was not “planned”.
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German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in parliament on Monday. This development has set the stage for an early general election scheduled for 23 February. In the German Bundestag, 394 deputies voted against Scholz, while 207 supported him. There were also 116 absentees.
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Ukraine's military agency on Monday (Dec 16) claimed that around 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded in Russia's Kursk border region. This comes as the first reported casualties since Kyiv announced that Pyongyang has sent 10,000 troops to Russia to help in its war with Ukraine. 
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The alleged Chinese spy with connections to Prince Andrew and the UK establishment has been identified as Yang Tengbo, also known as Chris Yang, a businessman currently banned from entering Britain.
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As the probe in the Bengaluru techie suicide case continues, details have emerged that Nikita Singhania, the estranged wife of 34-year-old techie Atul Subhash, changed her location every day and made calls only on WhatsApp to not get caught by the police. 
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday held extensive talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, focusing on further shoring up India-Sri Lankan cooperation in a range of areas, including defence, trade and investment.
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Eleven Indian nationals were found dead at a restaurant in Gudauri, a mountain resort in Georgia, according to a statement by the Indian embassy in Tbilisi.

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India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has defended his fellow bowlers after poor show in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test series against Australia. Bumrah's comments come as Australia piled on 445 runs in third Test at the Gabba in the first innings with Bumrah taking 6/76 while others accounting for just four wickets for the remaining runs.
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After making millions of people groove to his tunes, Diljit Dosanjh's DIL-Luminati tour is set to wrap up with the last show in Guwahati on December 29. Days before he's set to end his India tour, the singer sent shockwaves among his fans as he announced that he would not be performing any more shows in India until the infrastructure gets better.

New Delhi, India Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday (Dec 16) announced her resignation from the cabinet over disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Ottawa's response to US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. In other news, ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in his first statement since his regime fell, said on Monday (December 16) that his departure to Russia was not “planned”. Click on the headlines to read more Canada's Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland resigns from Cabinet over disagreements with Trudeau on Trump's tariff threats Canada's Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on Monday (Dec 16) announced her resignation from the cabinet over disagreements with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Ottawa's response to US President-elect Donald Trump's tariff threats. 'Not part of the plan,' Assad says Russia 'requested' immediate evacuation Ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in his first statement since his regime fell, said on Monday (December 16) that his departure to Russia was not “planned”. German Chancellor Scholz loses confidence vote, early election set for Feb 23 German Chancellor Olaf Scholz lost a confidence vote in parliament on Monday. This development has set the stage for an early general election scheduled for 23 February. In the German Bundestag, 394 deputies voted against Scholz, while 207 supported him. There were also 116 absentees. Russia-Ukraine war: Kyiv claims killing or injuring 30 North Korean soldiers in Kursk region Ukraine's military agency on Monday (Dec 16) claimed that around 30 North Korean troops were killed or wounded in Russia's Kursk border region. This comes as the first reported casualties since Kyiv announced that Pyongyang has sent 10,000 troops to Russia to help in its war with Ukraine. Who is Yang Tengbo? Chinese ‘spy’ with ties to Prince Andrew unmasked The alleged Chinese spy with connections to Prince Andrew and the UK establishment has been identified as Yang Tengbo, also known as Chris Yang, a businessman currently banned from entering Britain. Bengaluru techie suicide: How one phone call helped police track down Nikita As the probe in the Bengaluru techie suicide case continues, details have emerged that Nikita Singhania, the estranged wife of 34-year-old techie Atul Subhash, changed her location every day and made calls only on WhatsApp to not get caught by the police. India-Sri Lanka ties: PM Modi, President Dissanayake discuss defence, trade, and China's growing influence Prime Minister Narendra Modi Monday held extensive talks with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, focusing on further shoring up India-Sri Lankan cooperation in a range of areas, including defence, trade and investment. 11 Indians die from carbon monoxide poisoning at Georgia’s Gudauri mountain resort, probe underway Eleven Indian nationals were found dead at a restaurant in Gudauri, a mountain resort in Georgia, according to a statement by the Indian embassy in Tbilisi. BGT 2024-25: 'We don't as a team...,' Bumrah defends rest of India bowlers India pacer Jasprit Bumrah has defended his fellow bowlers after poor show in the ongoing Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT) Test series against Australia. Bumrah's comments come as Australia piled on 445 runs in third Test at the Gabba in the first innings with Bumrah taking 6/76 while others accounting for just four wickets for the remaining runs. Diljit Dosanjh says he won't do any concerts in India, here's what happened After making millions of people groove to his tunes, Diljit Dosanjh's DIL-Luminati tour is set to wrap up with the last show in Guwahati on December 29. Days before he's set to end his India tour, the singer sent shockwaves among his fans as he announced that he would not be performing any more shows in India until the infrastructure gets better.

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Michael Schumacher's family is fighting hard to protect the F1 legend's health and privacy. Notably, Schumacher has been away from the limelight following his life-altering skiing accident. The 55-year-old hasn't appeared in public since the Dec 2013 tragedy. Amid all this, Schumacher's family is reportedly battling to keep details about his health confidential amid an ongoing blackmail trial involving his former bodyguard, Markus Fritsche.
Fritsche worked for Schumacher, the seven-time F1 world champion, until 2001 and is reportedly accused of assisting in the blackmail of the family and allegedly using hundreds of personal photos, videos and the driver's medical records. As a result, he has now appeared in court, in Germany, alongside Yilmaz Tozturkan, a bouncer, and his son, IT specialist Daniel Lins, over the alleged extortion plot of the Ferrari icon. In addition, Tozturkan is accused of threatening to release family photos on the dark web unless he is paid a handsome amount.
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Thus, Schumacher's wife Corinna has lodged a request for the blackmail case to be heard privately. The request has been made as Corinna and her family want the public to be barred from the hearing if her husband's health is discussed. 
Schumacher sustained a brain injury when he struck his head on a rock while skiing with his son Mick in the French Alps in 2013. Since then, he has been kept away from public glare. At first, he was in a coma before undergoing two life-saving operations. In April 2014, it was revealed that Schumacher had "moments of consciousness and awakening". Later in the year, he emerged from his coma and moved to a rehabilitation clinic before being shifted to his family home on Lake Geneva, with a medical team and his wife working round-the-clock for him.
Following his accident, Schumacher's wife has allowed only a select few trusted relatives and friends to visit him at regular intervals. As a new challenge has shown up, in the form of the blackmail trail, Corinna aims to keep everything private to protect her husband's health and her family's peace.

Michael Schumacher's family is battling to protect the F1 legend's privacy amid a blackmail trial. The veteran's health remains under wraps after his tragic accident in 2013.



New Delhi, India Michael Schumacher's family is fighting hard to protect the F1 legend's health and privacy. Notably, Schumacher has been away from the limelight following his life-altering skiing accident. The 55-year-old hasn't appeared in public since the Dec 2013 tragedy. Amid all this, Schumacher's family is reportedly battling to keep details about his health confidential amid an ongoing blackmail trial involving his former bodyguard, Markus Fritsche. Fritsche worked for Schumacher, the seven-time F1 world champion, until 2001 and is reportedly accused of assisting in the blackmail of the family and allegedly using hundreds of personal photos, videos and the driver's medical records. As a result, he has now appeared in court, in Germany, alongside Yilmaz Tozturkan, a bouncer, and his son, IT specialist Daniel Lins, over the alleged extortion plot of the Ferrari icon. In addition, Tozturkan is accused of threatening to release family photos on the dark web unless he is paid a handsome amount. Also read: Sergio González stars as Leganes stun La Liga leaders Barcelona Thus, Schumacher's wife Corinna has lodged a request for the blackmail case to be heard privately. The request has been made as Corinna and her family want the public to be barred from the hearing if her husband's health is discussed. Schumacher sustained a brain injury when he struck his head on a rock while skiing with his son Mick in the French Alps in 2013. Since then, he has been kept away from public glare. At first, he was in a coma before undergoing two life-saving operations. In April 2014, it was revealed that Schumacher had "moments of consciousness and awakening". Later in the year, he emerged from his coma and moved to a rehabilitation clinic before being shifted to his family home on Lake Geneva, with a medical team and his wife working round-the-clock for him. Following his accident, Schumacher's wife has allowed only a select few trusted relatives and friends to visit him at regular intervals. As a new challenge has shown up, in the form of the blackmail trail, Corinna aims to keep everything private to protect her husband's health and her family's peace.

Michael Schumacher's family battling to protect F1 legend's privacy amid blackmail trial: Report

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Legendary Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at 73 in San Francisco due to complications from a rare lung disease. 
North Korea has criticised South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol amid impeachment proceedings, labelling him a "ringleader of rebellion" over his martial law decree.
In Syria, Israeli strikes reportedly caused massive explosions in Tartus, which registered on earthquake sensors.
Cyclone Chido devastated France's Mayotte, with fears that the death toll could rise to thousands.
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North Korean state media on Monday (Dec 16) broke its silence on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, branding him the "ringleader of rebellion" following his suspension over a short-lived martial law decree.

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Israeli strikes on the Syrian military sites filled the skies with 'colossal' explosions as the blasts got registered on earthquake sensors. According to a war monitor group, the military sites located in the coastal Tartus region were targeted by what was one of "the heaviest strikes" in the Syrian area in more than a decade. 
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Cyclone Chido, the most devastating storm in nearly a century, has wreaked havoc on Mayotte, a French Indian Ocean territory. The death toll is feared to be in the hundreds and may rise to thousands, according to the island's top government official. 
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Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has passed away at a hospital in San Francisco, his family confirmed on Monday (Dec 16). Hussain, 73, died due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis — a rare lung disease, the family said in a statement, as reported by news agency PTI.
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New Delhi, India Legendary Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passed away at 73 in San Francisco due to complications from a rare lung disease. North Korea has criticised South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol amid impeachment proceedings, labelling him a "ringleader of rebellion" over his martial law decree. In Syria, Israeli strikes reportedly caused massive explosions in Tartus, which registered on earthquake sensors. Cyclone Chido devastated France's Mayotte, with fears that the death toll could rise to thousands. Click on the headlines for more North Korea breaks silence, labels Yoon a 'ringleader of rebellion' amid South Korea's political crisis North Korean state media on Monday (Dec 16) broke its silence on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol, branding him the "ringleader of rebellion" following his suspension over a short-lived martial law decree. Watch: Israel drops 'earthquake bomb' on Syria, explosion gets 'registered on Richter scale' Israeli strikes on the Syrian military sites filled the skies with 'colossal' explosions as the blasts got registered on earthquake sensors. According to a war monitor group, the military sites located in the coastal Tartus region were targeted by what was one of "the heaviest strikes" in the Syrian area in more than a decade. Cyclone Chido devastates France's Mayotte: Death toll could reach thousands Cyclone Chido, the most devastating storm in nearly a century, has wreaked havoc on Mayotte, a French Indian Ocean territory. The death toll is feared to be in the hundreds and may rise to thousands, according to the island's top government official. Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain passes away at 73, confirms family Indian tabla maestro Zakir Hussain has passed away at a hospital in San Francisco, his family confirmed on Monday (Dec 16). Hussain, 73, died due to complications arising out of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis — a rare lung disease, the family said in a statement, as reported by news agency PTI. Watch | Oil Spills Into Kerch Strait After Russian Tanker Damaged in Storm

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English commentator Isha Guha made headlines during Day 2 of the third Test of 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane on Sunday (Dec 15). Lauding Jasprit Bumrah, who took a five-fer despite Australia ending the day at 405-7, Guha referred to him as the 'Most Valuable Primate' (MVP), suggesting that he is the lone warrior for India's bowling department in the ongoing tour and lacks support from other end. However, the usage of the word 'primate' irked Indian fans who slammed Guha on social media platforms.
<h2>'I used a word that can be interpreted in a number of different ways'</h2>
Guha has now made an apology on Day 3, after Bumrah's 6 for 76 led to Australia being dismissed for 445 in a rain-hit third Test.
Guha wrote on X, "Yesterday in commentary I used a word that can be interpreted in a number of different ways. I'd like to apologise for any offence caused. I set myself really high standards when it comes to empathy and respect of others."
"If you listen to the full transcript I only meant the highest praise for one of India's greatest players. And someone that I admire greatly. I'm an advocate for equality and someone who has spent their career thinking about inclusion and understanding in the game.
"I was trying to frame the enormity of his achievement and I've chosen the wrong word. And for that I am deeply sorry. As someone who is also of South Asian heritage I hope people would recognise there was no other intention or malice there, and I hope this hasn't overshadowed what has been a great Test match so far - and I look forward to seeing how it progresses," the former cricketer-turned-commentator added.
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Bumrah has been in roaring form in the ongoing India-Australia series.
So far, he has accounted for 18 wickets in five outings.
However, he has lacked support from other bowlers.
In the third test, Rohit Sharma-led India opted to bowl first as Australia rode on Travis Head's 152 and Steve Smith's 101 to post 445 on Day 3.
At the time of publishing this report, India are reeling at 39-3 on a rain-marred Day 3.
The five-match series is currently tied at 1-1.

BGT: English commentator Isha Guha apologised for her 'primate' remark on Jasprit Bumrah during Day 2 of the Gabba Test, Brisbane. 



New Delhi, India English commentator Isha Guha made headlines during Day 2 of the third Test of 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy between India and Australia at The Gabba, Brisbane on Sunday (Dec 15). Lauding Jasprit Bumrah, who took a five-fer despite Australia ending the day at 405-7, Guha referred to him as the 'Most Valuable Primate' (MVP), suggesting that he is the lone warrior for India's bowling department in the ongoing tour and lacks support from other end. However, the usage of the word 'primate' irked Indian fans who slammed Guha on social media platforms. 'I used a word that can be interpreted in a number of different ways' Guha has now made an apology on Day 3, after Bumrah's 6 for 76 led to Australia being dismissed for 445 in a rain-hit third Test. Guha wrote on X, "Yesterday in commentary I used a word that can be interpreted in a number of different ways. I'd like to apologise for any offence caused. I set myself really high standards when it comes to empathy and respect of others." "If you listen to the full transcript I only meant the highest praise for one of India's greatest players. And someone that I admire greatly. I'm an advocate for equality and someone who has spent their career thinking about inclusion and understanding in the game. "I was trying to frame the enormity of his achievement and I've chosen the wrong word. And for that I am deeply sorry. As someone who is also of South Asian heritage I hope people would recognise there was no other intention or malice there, and I hope this hasn't overshadowed what has been a great Test match so far - and I look forward to seeing how it progresses," the former cricketer-turned-commentator added. Also read: BGT: Controversy hits Gabba Test as broadcaster uses racial slur for Jasprit Bumrah Bumrah has been in roaring form in the ongoing India-Australia series. So far, he has accounted for 18 wickets in five outings. However, he has lacked support from other bowlers. In the third test, Rohit Sharma-led India opted to bowl first as Australia rode on Travis Head's 152 and Steve Smith's 101 to post 445 on Day 3. At the time of publishing this report, India are reeling at 39-3 on a rain-marred Day 3. The five-match series is currently tied at 1-1.

BGT: 'Chose wrong word', English commentator apologises for 'primate' remark on Jasprit Bumrah during 3rd Test

New Delhi, India 
India continued to struggle on Day 3 of the Gabba Test, Brisbane versus Australia on Monday (Dec 16). With the day resuming at Australia being 405-7, they bundled out for 445 with Jasprit Bumrah shining with 6 for 76. India's top-order fell flat once again as Mitchell Starc made early inroads. He removed Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill for cheap, with the latter playing an uppish drive to be caught by Mitchell Marsh. Marsh, at gully, plucked a blinder to dismiss Gill. 
It was a full-length delivery angled across the right-hander. Gill went for an ambitious drive, when he could have left the delivery, as an outside edge took the ball towards Marsh. The all-rounder lept to his left to take complete the catch with both hands. Here is the video - 
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Soon after Gill's dismissal, Virat Kohli also played a poor shot, driving wide outside off-stump, to depart for 3. With Jaiswal, Gill and Kohli managing only 4, 1 and 3, respectively, the Indian innings started on a disastrous note. At the time of publishing this report, India are reeling at 48-4 with KL Rahul batting on 30* along with skipper Rohit Sharma. Rishabh Pant, at No. 5, also fell flat and departed for 9.
It has been a start-stop Day 3 in Brisbane due to constant rain interruptions. However, Australia are way ahead in the third Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), after centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith on Day 2.
The five-match Test series is currently tied at 1-1.

WATCH: Mitchell Marsh took a BLINDER to dismiss Shubman Gill as India continues to struggle on Day 3 of the Gabba Test in Brisbane. Here is the viral video - 



New Delhi, India India continued to struggle on Day 3 of the Gabba Test, Brisbane versus Australia on Monday (Dec 16). With the day resuming at Australia being 405-7, they bundled out for 445 with Jasprit Bumrah shining with 6 for 76. India's top-order fell flat once again as Mitchell Starc made early inroads. He removed Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill for cheap, with the latter playing an uppish drive to be caught by Mitchell Marsh. Marsh, at gully, plucked a blinder to dismiss Gill. It was a full-length delivery angled across the right-hander. Gill went for an ambitious drive, when he could have left the delivery, as an outside edge took the ball towards Marsh. The all-rounder lept to his left to take complete the catch with both hands. Here is the video - Feeling a bit of Déjà vu watching these two catches from the Flying Bison ?#AUSvIND pic.twitter.com/Ihf4jbRo5v — cricket.com.au (@cricketcomau) December 16, 2024 × Also read: BGT: 'Chose wrong word', English commentator apologises for 'primate' remark on Jasprit Bumrah during 3rd Test Soon after Gill's dismissal, Virat Kohli also played a poor shot, driving wide outside off-stump, to depart for 3. With Jaiswal, Gill and Kohli managing only 4, 1 and 3, respectively, the Indian innings started on a disastrous note. At the time of publishing this report, India are reeling at 48-4 with KL Rahul batting on 30* along with skipper Rohit Sharma. Rishabh Pant, at No. 5, also fell flat and departed for 9. It has been a start-stop Day 3 in Brisbane due to constant rain interruptions. However, Australia are way ahead in the third Test, of the 2024/25 Border-Gavaskar Trophy (BGT), after centuries from Travis Head and Steve Smith on Day 2. The five-match Test series is currently tied at 1-1.

WATCH: Mitchell Marsh takes a BLINDER to dismiss Shubman Gill as India struggle on Day 3 of Gabba Test

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