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Jennifer Lopez's Unstoppable receives standing ovation at TIFF 2024

The Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) is underway. On day two of the festival, Jennifer Lopez and Jharrel Jarome's sports drama Unstoppable premiered and earned rousing applause from the audience.

Israel plans new settlements in West Bank

The Israeli government is planning to build a new settlement in the heart of a West Bank region recognized by the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) as a World Heritage Site.

Pakistani Army officially accepts role in 1999 Kargil War

Nearly 25 years after the Kargil war with India, the Pakistan Army has for the first time publicly accepted its involvement in it. Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir in a defence day speech on Friday said, "1948, 1965, 1971 or Kargil war between India and Pakistan, or Siachen, many have sacrificed themselves in them".

Ganesh Chaturthi fervor across India

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!

IndiGo denies air conditioning failure after passengers 'faint' due to heat on Delhi-Varanasi flight

Passengers on an IndiGo flight from Delhi to Varanasi complained of discomfort due to what they believed was an issue with the air conditioning on Thursday (September 07), after which IndiGo issued an apology for the inconvenience, saying that its cabin crew quickly helped those affected.

Valley fever outbreak: 19 infected in California—here’s what you need to know about this fungal disease

Valley fever outbreak: An alarming rise in Valley fever cases has been reported in California, with at least 19 individuals affected after attending the Lightning in a Bottle music festival near Bakersfield in May, according to the California Department of Public Health.

Iran sent ballistic missiles to Russia: Reports

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.

NZ’s Ajaz Patel ready for Asian challenge: ‘Since my 10 wickets, I have remodelled my run up’

New Zealand spinner Ajaz Patel created history nearly three years ago when he became only the third bowler after Jim Laker and Anil Kumble to pick up ten wickets in a Test inning against India in Mumbai.

Japan's royal family just had its first adult male in 40 years

Japan's shrinking and ageing population has not spared even the royals. Japan's royal family recently celebrated the 18th birthday of Prince Hisahito who is now the first male in the family to reach adulthood in 40 years.

US presidential election 2024: Dick Cheney says he will vote for Kamala Harris, hits out at Donald Trump

Former United States (US) vice president and Republican Dick Cheney will vote for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris in the upcoming presidential election.

Ex-WFI chief Brij Bhushan claims Congress planned wrestlers' protest as Phogat, Punia join party

Former Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) chief and BJP leader Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh slammed Vinesh Phogat, Bajrang Punia and other senior Congress leaders on Saturday (September 07).

STOP with the alien talk, it is a danger to the society, British academic says

Humans have always been intrigued about whether life exists anywhere else in the universe. People claim to have seen UFOs in our skies, and some so-called experts also say that the US government is hiding proof that aliens have visited us.

England's Ollie Pope shrugs off critics with record-breaking hundred against Sri Lanka at Oval

England’s stand-in Test captain, Ollie Pope, shrugged off his critics with an incredible run-a-ball 103 against Sri Lanka during day one of the ongoing third Test at The Kia Oval.

China Mars Mission ready for 2028 launch, will bring back 600 grams of Martian soil

China is moving ahead with sending a mission to Mars two years earlier than its initial plans. It announced that it is ready to launch Tianwen-3 mission to Mars in 2028.

Fresh Violence in Manipur: After drones, rockets used in Manipur attack

Tensions have resurfaced in India's Northeastern State of Manipur as one person was killed and five others injured.

Cyanide killings in India's Andhra Pradesh: Three women arrested for gruesome murders

Three women in the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh were arrested for a series of murders using cyanide, according to media reports on Saturday (Sept 7). The accused were identified as Munagappa Rajini (aged 40), Madiyala Venkatweshwari (aged 32), and Gulra Ramanamma (aged 60).

Blow to England as Mark Wood ruled out of Pakistan, New Zealand tours with elbow injury

Ace England seamer Mark Wood got ruled out of the upcoming Test tours of Pakistan and New Zealand due to a bone-stress injury to his left elbow. The premier fast bowler withdrew from the ongoing Test series against Sri Lanka on precautionary grounds after suffering a right thigh strain during the first Test in Old Trafford.