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Germany is poised to vote against the European Union's proposed tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) in a crucial vote scheduled for Friday, according to sources familiar with the matter.

Former President Donald Trump declared on Thursday that his potential re-election would halt any state's efforts to ban gasoline-powered vehicles. This announcement, made during a rally in Saginaw, Michigan, directly challenges existing state-level initiatives to transition to electric vehicles (EVs) and marks a clear divergence from current federal environmental policies.

UK government has agreed to hand sovereignty of the long-contested Chagos Islands to Mauritius while retaining sovereignty of Diego Garcia airbase for an initial period of 99 years. Watch in for more details!

Cyber attacks are rising as digital crime becomes a new geopolitical background. With the world suffering from the war consequences in real time, this digital warfront is equally devastating. WION’s business editor Rahul Karunakar spoke to José Manuel Barroso, former president of the European Commission and former prime minister of Portugal, on what the nations can do to mitigate risks around cyber attacks. Listen in to what he had to say…

MrBeast, the most popular and biggest YouTuber in the world, has contingency plans in place should he die unexpectedly. It is not about his family, but for his followers, who he says will continue to get his content even if he passes away.

UK government has agreed to hand sovereignty of the long-contested Chagos Islands to Mauritius while retaining sovereignty of Diego Garcia airbase for an initial period of 99 years. Watch in for more details!

Aamir Khan Productions' Laapataa Ladies, directed by Kiran Rao, has certainly created a stir since its release in March. With its heartwarming story and humour, the film has won the hearts of audiences across the globe.

A recent study has shown that experiencing real art can significantly enrich brain activity, heighten emotional responses, and strengthen memory. The research highlights how direct engagement with art stimulates neural pathways, leading to deeper cognitive and emotional processing, offering profound mental benefits beyond mere aesthetic appreciation.

Jennifer Aniston, aka Rachel of FRIENDS, has addressed a tabloid rumour which claims that she had an affair with former United States President Barack Obama. Speaking on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Australia great Steve Smith admits being ‘clueless’ over his batting position against India in the forthcoming Border-Gavaskar series Down Under. Since David Warner’s Test retirement earlier this year, Smith volunteered to open, only for him to become the pale shadow of himself at the top of the order.

On Friday, the Supreme Court directed a special investigation team (SIT) to look into the claims made by the Andhra Pradesh government, led by N Chandrababu, that the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu (YSR) Congress Party's previous government used inferior ghee that contained animal fat to make laddus at the Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati.

A 17-year-old boy was taken into custody on Thursday (Oct 3) for allegedly killing a 55-year-old doctor at his private clinic in New Delhi. After fatally shooting the doctor with a gun, the teen reportedly posted a picture on social media with the alleged murder weapon with the caption: "Kar diya 2024 mein murder (finally committed murder in 2024).

CTRL Movie Review: Vikramaditya Motwane's CTRL is an eye-opening watch. How? Read on to find it. It's a digital age, and we are all loving it. Forget hours, everything is available in minutes and sometimes seconds, making our lives easier and more leisurely.

India's foreign minister S Jaishankar is meeting with the new Sri Lankan leadership in Columbo. His visit marks the first by any foreign minister to the island nation after the new government was sworn in last week. Watch in for more details!

In a path-breaking development, India's Supreme Court on Thursday (Oct 3) banned all caste-based discrimination in Indian jails, terming them as “unconstitutional.

A series of massive blasts Rock Beirut Southern suburbs as Israel continued its strikes in Lebanon. Reports claimed that slain Hezbollah Chief Hassan Nasrallah's presumed successor Hashim Safi was the target of one of these strikes. Watch in for more details!

After 31 years, the legendary treasure hunt for the elusive Golden Owl has finally come to an end. Launched in 1993, the hunt required participants to solve a series of complex puzzles that would lead them to the hidden owl sculpture, believed to be buried somewhere in France. Treasure hunters from around the world have dedicated decades to deciphering clues, making it one of the longest-running treasure hunts in modern history. The owl, a golden statue, has captivated puzzle enthusiasts for over three decades, with its discovery marking the conclusion of a remarkable adventure.

Former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak predicted that Israel is likely to launch a large-scale airstrike against Iran's oil industry and possibly a symbolic attack on a military target related to its nuclear programme, the Guardian reported, on Friday (Oct 4).

On Friday, the Supreme Court directed a special investigation team (SIT) to look into the claims made by the Andhra Pradesh government, led by N Chandrababu, that the Yuvajana Sramika Rythu (YSR) Congress Party's previous government used inferior ghee that contained animal fat to make laddus at the Sri Venkateswara temple in Tirupati.