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German government resumes deportations to Afghanistan amid criticism over Solingen stabbings

The German government announced that it has resumed flying convicted criminals of Afghan nationality to their home country on Friday (Aug 30), as it reversed a policy to hold off deportations to the South Asian country.

Tesla Beijing decides to recall 870 imported model X EVs, says China regulator

The Chinese market regulatory authority has announced a significant safety recall involving Tesla Motors Beijing. The recall, set to commence on October 8, affects 870 imported Model X vehicles.

The Rings Of Power actors on new show, Priyanka Chopra, Padmaavat | WION Originals

The Lord Of The Rings: The Rings Of Power actors Ismael Cruz Córdova and Tyroe Muhafidin spoke to WION about the second season of the show, their process of unwinding after a grueling schedule and love for Bollywood films like Padmavat and Indian celebrities Priyanka Chopra and AR Rahman. Listen in.

GM to face big class action over faulty transmissions

A federal appeals court has mandated that General Motors (GM) must confront a class action lawsuit alleging the company violated laws in 26 U.S. states by knowingly selling hundreds of thousands of vehicles with defective transmissions.

India's EAM Jaishankar declares 'era of uninterrupted dialogue with Pakistan' over

External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar has made it clear that India is not in favour of having extended dialogue with Pakistan, adding that the actions of the neighbouring nation had consequences.

Big update on Prabhas' Kalki Part 2: Producers reveal they will begin filming SOON

The producers of Kalki 2898 AD are giving a big update on the second part of the sci-fi thriller. Directed by Nag Ashwin, the first part of the movie starring Prabhas, Deepika Padukone, and Amitabh Bachchan was released worldwide on June 27 and went on to become one of the highest-grossing Indian films.

Bengaluru: Dashcam exposes woman faking accident by jumping in front of car

A video of a woman faking her accident by deliberately jumping in front of the car has gone viral on social media. In a video shared on X, a woman was seen walking in the middle of the road pushing herself sideways towards a car to get hit by it.

Google reveals new exploits targeting Chrome and iOS Webkit

Google has identified a connection between Russian state hackers and exploits that bear an “identical or strikingly similar” resemblance to those created by spyware companies NSO Group and Intellexa, raising concerns about the spread of commercial spyware into the hands of state-backed threat actors.

Pacific leaders reject call to break ties with Taiwan

Pacific leaders wrapped up a key summit in Tonga on Friday, endorsing a major joint policing initiative and rebuffing moves from China’s regional allies to sideline long-term partner Taiwan.

Get set for crazy action and thriller this September with Kill premiere on OTT

High-octane action and power-packed fight sequences, Kill is ready to stream on OTT. Written and Directed by Nikhil Nagesh Bhat and produced by Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar, Apoorva Mehta, Guneet Monga Kapoor, and Achin Jain under Dharma Productions and Sikhya Entertainment, Kill will stream on Disney+ Hotstar from September 6, 2024.

Bolivia wildfires: Farmers pack up and flee as wildfires burn forest

In Bolivia's lowland region of Santa Cruz, farmer Mario Guasasi packed up his belongings this week, putting mattresses, food, and bed frames into a truck in a bid to escape rapidly approaching fires that are among the worst the country has seen.

Jurassic World Rebirth: First look, title, synopsis and other details revealed

The first look at the new Jurassic World film is here. On Thursday (Aug 29), Universal Pictures shared the first look of the movie starring Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali.

Suspected militants kidnap 4 members of Army Officer's family in Pakistan

Suspected militants kidnapped four people, including an army officer who was sitting in a mosque in a former stronghold of the Pakistani Taliban to receive mourners after attending his father's funeral, officials said Thursday.

Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar evading Israelis by 'dressing as woman' to hide in plain sight: Report

Assassinated Hamas chief Ismail Haniyeh's successor, Yahya Sinwar, is hiding among Palestinians "dressed as woman", a report in Express has claimed, citing Israeli intelligence sources.

Holy 'saroops of Guru Granth Sahib' brought back from Qatar to Amritsar

The 'Guru Granth Sahib saroops', which were seized by Qatar authorities for running a religious establishment without permission, were brought to Amritsar and have been handed over to the Shiromani Gurdwara Parbandhak Committee (SGPC), following India's Ministry of External Affairs intervention.

US Elections 2024: Harris addresses policies flip-flops

US Vice President and Democratic Party's presidential nominee Kamala Harris sat down for a joint interview with running mate Tim Walz on CNN. She emphasised her values have not changed when asked about her changing position on fracking and immigration.

Gujarat sees more heavy rainfall, braces for Cyclone Asna

More heavy rainfall was reported in the Saurashtra-Kachchh region of Gujarat on Friday (Aug 30) as the Indian state braces for Cyclone Asna. A deep depression over Gujarat will intensify into the cyclone and is expected to cross the Arabian coast later in the day.

Pakistan vs Bangladesh: Rain washes out opening day of second and final Test in Rawalpindi

Heavy rain washed out the first day of the second and final Test between Pakistan and Bangladesh in Rawalpindi on Friday. Overnight downpours delayed the toss and after more monsoon rains, umpires abandoned play for the day shortly after midday.

Superyacht sank in Sicily, may cost insurers at least $150 mn: Experts

Insurers of the Bayesian superyacht that sank this month, killing tech entrepreneur Mike Lynch and six others, could be on the hook for at least $150 million, according to the first estimates by industry experts.