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It's time to bring Bappa home and immerse in the 10-day long festivity of Ganesh Chaturthi. Watch WION's ground report as Mumbai gears up for 10-day-long festivity. Watch in for more details!

The main suspect in the Kolkata rape and murder case, Sanjay Roy, has denied any involvement in the gruesome incident during a polygraph test conducted by the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI).

A woman searching for the grave of her twin brothers who died in 1962 shortly after being born made a horrifying discovery in a cemetery in the British town of Oldham.

In the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana, houses have collapsed and been swept away by torrential downpours. At least 30 people have lost their lives across the two states due to rain related incidents. More than 47,000 individuals were moved to relief camps in both the states. Watch in for more details!

Ukraine is apparently using "dragon drones" in its fight against Russian forces, with drones equipped to drop thermite, a weapon that has caused significant damage in past conflicts, including both World Wars.

The French rape case where a man drugged his wife and invited strangers to rape her has shocked the world. Several more skeletons are tumbling out of the closets, including the revelation that he photographed his own daughter naked.

Brazil's ban on Elon Musk-owned social media platform X poses a cautionary message for other democracies trying to balance freedom of expression amid their upcoming election process.

Australia all-rounder Cameron Green is 'looking forward' to the five-Test home series against India to get one up on potential World Test Championship (WTC) 2023/25 Final opponents.

The new Lord of the Rings is in the making and Orlando Bloom has expressed his wish to return to the franchise. In May, Warner Bros announced that a new film series titled, Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum is in the works.

Panama has deported 130 Indian migrants who entered the country through the Darien jungle, under a repatriation deal with the United States.

According to media reports on Friday, Iran has supplied a few hundred ballistic missiles to Russia. The claims cited diplomats who stated that they think Tehran will continue to supply Moscow with weaponry in an effort to aid its conflict in Ukraine.

A man in China reportedly fell victim to the work culture of the country, after he died due to organ failure. South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported that the 30-year-old man worked for 104 days, with only one day off.

China's secret spaceplane has landed in the Gobi desert after spending 268 days in orbit during its third flight. Reports suggest that the mission was aimed at further developing the vehicle as it raised its altitude to 372 miles (600 kilometres) above Earth.

Join us on this episode of Wings as we explore vibrant global celebrations, unique culinary delights, and captivating historical sites! Our lead story this week is on Ganesh Chaturthi, a major Hindu festival celebrated across India and beyond. Learn about the significance of this joyous occasion, where it is celebrated with the most grandeur, and how the beloved elephant-headed deity, Lord Ganesha, is honoured with colourful processions, music, dance, and elaborate decorations. We also put the spotlight on Modaks, the sweet dumplings that are a must-have during Ganesh Chaturthi, and uncover their delicious varieties. Next, we take you on a whirlwind tour of wild events worldwide! Get ready for Spain's famous Tomato Festival (La Tomatina), witness the quirky World Gravy Wrestling Championship in the UK, and experience the fiery excitement of El Salvador's Fireball Festival. History buffs will love our segment on UK stories! Watch as HMS Victory, the flagship from the Battle of Trafalgar, undergoes a meticulous 12-year restoration. Meet the ravens at the Tower of London, a place steeped in legend, and discover how a historic Liverpool house, once a venue for early Beatles gigs, has been transformed into a unique Airbnb. However, not all is festive as we delve into the impact of the Israel-Gaza war on tourism, with visitor numbers to Petra, Jordan's ancient city, hitting a significant low. Finally, we wrap up with a visit to the Biggest Japanese Outdoor Food Event in New York, bringing a taste of Japan to the Big Apple with its array of street food, cultural performances, and culinary delights.

A man in China reportedly fell victim to the work culture of the country, after he died due to organ failure. SCMP reported that the 30-year-old man worked for 104 days, with only one day off.

The city of Paris will honour slain Ugandan Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei by naming a sports venue after her, the French capital's mayor Anne Hidalgo announced on Friday.

Union Home Minister Amit Shah, on Saturday (Sep 7) held a public meeting in Jammu in preparation for the upcoming elections in the Indian Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

Six people, including a civilian, lost their lives after clashes erupted between two rival ethnic groups, majority Meitei community and the tribal Kukis in Manipur, a state in northeastern India, on Saturday (September 07), officials reported.

The family of Turkish-American woman Aysenur Ezgi Eygi who was killed during a protest in the Israeli-occupied West Bank has now demanded an independent investigation into her death, news agency AFP reported on Saturday (Sep 7).