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Morning news brief: Murder charges filed against US CEO killing suspect; Mumbai bus crash, and more

Luigi Mangione, 26, was arrested in Altoona, Pennsylvania, as a key suspect in the killing of UnitedHealth executive Brian Thompson. The suspect was detained when one of the bystanders spotted him at a local McDonald's and matched his resemblance with the gunman, said New York officials at a news conference.

Six Dead In Mumbai Bus Crash, Detained Driver Blames Brake Failure | World News | WION

A bus crash in Indian financial capital Mumbai left at least six people dead and more than 40 people injured Monday night (Dec 9). Police say the number of casualties can rise since some of the injured are in critical condition. The accident took place on SG Barve Road when the bus was travelling from Kurla and Andheri. Watch to know more!

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake to begin India visit from Dec 15

Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will travel to India on Sunday for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his first overseas visit as head of state, the government said Tuesday.

Israel: Netanyahu Takes The Stand In Long-running Corruption Trial | World News | WION

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is set to testify in his corruption trial today becoming the first sitting leader to take the stand as a criminal defendant. Watch in for more details!

BGT 2024/25: Harbhajan Singh backs Rohit Sharma at No. 6, suggests two changes for Brisbane Test

Images taken by a NASA Mars orbiter indicate that a missing European space probe dispatched to Mars on a trial run had crashed and exploded on the Red Planet on Friday.

All About Indian Army Develops ‘Kharga’ Kamikaze Drone | World News | WION

Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently announced that India is set to establish a comprehensive anti-drone unit to bolster border security. He emphasized that the threat posed by unmanned aerial vehicles is increasing and requires immediate and serious attention to ensure national safety. Watch to know more!

Video: Six dead in Mumbai bus crash, detained driver blames brake failure

A bus crash in Indian financial capital Mumbai left at least six people dead and more than 40 people injured Monday night (Dec 9). Police say the number of casualties can rise since some of the injured are in critical condition.

Syria War: Israel Strikes Damascus, Seizes More Territory In Occupied Golan Heights

Israel has now opened what it is terming as the fourth front along the Golan Heights against a new jihadi Syria. This came as the regime of Bashar Al-Assad collapsed in Syria, and rebels took control over the capital Damascus. In a region where history often repeats itself, will the fall of Assad mark the beginning of a lasting change? Or is West Asia entering a new and unpredictable phase? A prelude to more conflict?

Harmeet Dhillon Named As Assistant Attorney General For Civil Rights

US President-elect Donald Trump nominated Chandigarh-born Harmeet K Dhillon as the Assistant Attorney General for Civil Rights at the Department of Justice. Watch for more details!

US Defends Israel, Says Incursion Into Syria Must Be 'Temporary'

Israel has now opened what it is terming as the fourth front along the Golan Heights against a new jihadi Syria. This came as the regime of Bashar Al-Assad collapsed in Syria, and rebels took control over the capital Damascus. In a region where history often repeats itself, will the fall of Assad mark the beginning of a lasting change? Or is West Asia entering a new and unpredictable phase? A prelude to more conflict?

UnitedHealthcare CEO Murder: Suspect Luigi Mangione Detained | WION | World News

Mangione was taken into custody with a weapon that matches the gun used in the killing, and a handwritten document that speaks to "both his motivation and his mindset." Watch to know more!

UK Civil Servants Can Sue Over Christmas Party Snubs

Civil servants who are not invited to Christmas parties by their colleagues have been advised that they could bring legal claims for discrimination.

All about ghost gun, an untraceable firearm connected to killing of CEO Brian Thompson

The New York Police on Monday (Dec 09) arrested a man in connection with the UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson's fatal shooting. The man allegedly possessed a type of homemade weapon called a "ghost gun.

Google Unveils Revolutionary Quantum Computing Chip

Google unveiled a new quantum computer, which marks a turning point in the evolution of information technology. Watch this report for more details!

India: Top court asks Modi govt to create more jobs, not rely on free ration scheme

India’s top court Monday (Dec 9) told the government of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to do more to create jobs and not over-rely on providing free ration to poor.

UK Employers Freeze Hiring

Britain's labor market showed further signs of cooling last month, according to a survey that showed the weakest wage growth since early 2021, and tax increases in last week's budget might further hit hiring.

West Ham United Beat Wolves After Edgy Premier League Match

West Ham United beat Wolverhampton Wanderers 2-1 in the Premier League and heaped more pressure on beleaguered coach Gary O’Neil on Monday. Watch for more details!

Israel-Hamas War: Israeli PM Says Hamas Will Rebuild, Attack Us Again If War Ends

Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu stated that he would not stop the war in Gaza, even as efforts toward a ceasefire continue. Speaking at a press conference in Jerusalem, Netanyahu emphasized that if Israel ends its war now, Hamas will recover, rebuild, and launch attacks again. Watch for more details!

Shraddha Kapoor and Andrew Garfield pose at Red Sea International Film Fest; fans say 'We Ship'

Looks like Shraddha Kapoor is ending the year 2024 with a bang. Fresh from the success of her last release, Stree 2, Shraddha made a dazzling appearance at the ongoing Red Sea Film Festival in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.