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Thailand Floods Kills 9, Displaces Thousands

Flooding driven by heavy rains in southern Thailand has killed nine people and displaced more than 13,000, officials said on Saturday, as rescue teams using boats and jet skis worked to reach stranded residents.

UK: Gingerbread City Recreates London Landmarks In Biscuit-form

For Londoners, seeing a city constructed entirely of gingerbread is a joyous sight. The charming structures promise dough-lightful Christmas enchantment and look like famous sites in London.

China Warns Taiwan Against 'Seeking Independence'

China warns Taiwan against 'seeking independence'. Watch in for more details!

South Africa push Australia down to third position on WTC table after huge win in first Test vs SL

South Africa has pushed Australia down to third position on the World Test Championship (WTC) table in the current 2023-25 cycle. SA now sit on the second spot after beating Sri Lanka in the first Test by 233 runs on Saturday (Nov 30).

Iran Plans To Install 6,000 Centrifuges To Enrich Uranium: IAEA

Iran is escalating its nuclear activity ahead of key talks with three European powers. The country has begun injecting uranium gas into its newly activated advanced centrifuges. Iran’s top nuclear official, Mohammad Eslami, made this announcement. Watch in for more details!

UK Favors Assisted Dying Bill: Historic Step Towards Legalising Assisted Death In The UK

Lawmakers in Britain are debating divisive legislation on assisted dying for terminally ill patients ahead of what is expected to be a knife-edge vote of conscience. Watch in for more details!

AAP decries 'attack' on Arvind Kejriwal, police detain man for throwing 'water' at ex-CM

Delhi Police on Saturday detained a bus marshal for throwing a liquid, which the police said was water on Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) chief and former Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal during his padyatra (walk on foot).

Romania Presidential Elections: Accusations Of Georgescu Using Unfair Means To Sway Outcome

The presidential election in Romania, which was supposed to proceed to a second round, has been thrown into chaos due to allegations of external influence. The Constitutional Court has called for a re-verification and recount of the votes. The controversy centers around a video shared on the TikTok app, which is believed to be the source of the alleged interference. Following the news breaking on Thursday night, Bucharest has witnessed a wave of public protests. Watch in for more details!

India: Over 200 vehicles burnt in Varanasi railway station fire

A devastating fire broke out early Saturday (Nov 30) morning in the parking area of Varanasi's Cantt railway station in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh which led to the destruction of over 200 two-wheelers.

Box office: Moana 2 tops Thanksgiving weekend, earns $57.5 million on opening day

It was the best Thanksgiving for the theatre owners and Hollywood, and, all thanks to Moana 2. Disney's movie soared to the top of the box office with a record-shattering opening during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs hit with new lawsuit, accused of dangling a woman from 17th floor balcony

A new week and a new lawsuit! Disgraced rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been hit with a new lawsuit by a fashion designer Bryana Bana Bongolan. A 17-page lawsuit filed in Los Angeles on November 27, accuses the rapper of sexual battery, emotional distress, and false imprisonment.

Research Suggests Possible Link Between Finger Length And Drinking Habits

New research published in the American Journal of Human Biology suggests a possible link between finger length and drinking habits. According to the study, the ratio between the lengths of the index and ring fingers could indicate a person's likelihood of alcohol consumption.

China Braces For Record-Breaking Cold Wave

China is bracing for a cold snap as authorities issue blue alert for sharp temperature drops and strong wind.

The Big Fat Indian Wedding, Gets Bigger

Wedding season is taking India by storm, and the numbers are proof. From luxurious venues to unique, custom touches, the wedding industry is experiencing an unprecedented boom. WION's correspondent Nikita Singh brings you to his report in our segment- The Goodlife segment. Watch in for more details!

Cyclone Fengal: Tamil Nadu Battling Hight Tides, Gusty Winds

A cyclonic storm, Fengal, is likely to make landfall tonight, and several parts of Southern India are under a red alert. The landfall is not expected to occur close to Puducherry, with wind speeds of 70 to 80 km per hour, gusting up to 90 km per hour. Watch in for more details!

Champions Trophy 2025: Pakistan ready for hybrid model under conditions - Report

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) is likely to accept the hybrid model for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025 after India's refusal to travel to Pakistan. The development reported by news agency PTI also mentioned some demands by the PCB if the board were to accept the hybrid model for the upcoming ICC event.

Delhi’s ‘very poor’ air chokes economy, deals $300mn blow to local businesses

Amid rising tensions with Yemen's Houthi rebels, multiple missiles were fired on Saturday at three US warships in the Red Sea, though none was hit and there were no casualties, the US military was quoted as saying by international agency AFP.

Sectarian Violence Grips Northwest Pakistan

Thirteen more people have been killed in the last two days in sectarian feud in northwest Pakistan, taking the death toll in the recent clashes to 124, the news agency AFP reported on Saturday (Nov 30) citing a local Kurram government official.

India: UP man wrongly accused of theft, beaten and tied to a pole at wedding celebration

A wedding celebration in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh's Deoria, took a horrifying turn on Wednesday night when a man was wrongly accused of theft, tied to a pole, and brutally beaten by locals.