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'Dark version of dating apps': People in Britain search for suicide partners

In the United Kingdom, more than 700 people have posted about a pro-suicide website to find a partner to end their life with. The site reportedly has a member section, where people can choose their partner to die with.

Sicily yacht tragedy: Last missing person recovered, authorities exploring manslaughter charges

A four-day search operation for missing individuals in the aftermath of the tragic sinking of the superyacht Bayesian off the coast of Sicily came to an end on Friday (Aug 23) with the recovery of the last unaccounted-for body.

Russia annihilates Ukrainian troops in Kursk | Kyiv loses 4400 troops, 650 military assets | WION

Has Ukraine's invasion of Russia in the Kursk region, been a suicide mission? Germany has said, they did not have any knowledge of Ukraine's Kursk plans while the west is largely wondering what Ukraine plans to do next after Kursk? Where does it plan to go from here? Russia's defence ministry claims, Ukraine has lost nearly 4400 troops in the hostilities so far with over 300 armoured fighting vehicles and 65 tanks destroyed. Are Ukrainian troops, sitting ducks inside Russia? Join Shivan Chanana on this episode of Game Plan as he discusses with KSENIA KONDRATIEVA, JOURNALIST, FOUNDER OF @RUSSIAWIRE.

DNC 2024: Kamala Harris accepts presidential nomination, goes all guns blazing against Trump

The Democratic National Convention enters its fourth and final day with Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepting the party's Presidential nomination in Chicago.

Busan film festival to posthumously honour Parasite actor Lee

The Busan International Film Festival, Asia's largest, will this year posthumously honour late South Korean actor Lee Sun-kyun with the Korea Cinema Award, organisers said Friday.

US: RFK Jr. drops out of Presidential race, speculation swirls over alliance with Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. withdrew from the ballot in Arizona late Thursday, a day before he and Donald Trump were set to appear miles apart in the Phoenix area as speculation grows that Kennedy could drop his independent presidential bid and endorse the Republican nominee.

Microplastics have reached human brains, researchers declare global emergency

The thriving body of scientific evidence states that microplastics are collecting in various human organs, which can even be observed in the brain. Top scholars and researchers have declared this an emergency, calling for action to control plastic pollution.

Russia-Ukraine war: Putin accuses Ukraine of targeting Kursk nuclear plant

Two weeks since Ukraine launched its audacious attack on Russia's Kursk region, Moscow now says Kyiv could attack a nuclear plant in this region. Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused Ukraine of attempting an overnight strike on the Kursk nuclear power plant.

Russia-Ukraine War: US made GBU-39 bombs used against Russian platoon base in Kursk

Ukraine has now claimed the usage of american made munitions against the Russian forces in Kursk. Ukraine's Air Force on Thursday released a footage claiming that it used US made High Precision GBU-38 bombs to target Russian platoon command posts here. Watch in for more details!

Manu Bhaker's mother leaves event midway in Chennai over journalist's question on Neeraj Chopra

Star Indian Manu Bhaker has once again made headlines after she and her mother were seen leaving an event on a furious note in Chennai on Friday (Aug 23). Manu, who won two bronze medals at the Paris Olympic Games has been a hot topic of debate after her mother was seen speaking to Neeraj Chopra at a felicitation event.

Israel-Hamas war: Gaza ceasefire deal in sight: US tells UNSC

Urging the UN Security Council to press Hamas to accept a bridging proposal agreed to by Israel, the US Envoy in the United Nations has told the council's members that a Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal is now in sight. Watch in for more details!

Kolkata horror: Accused Sanjay Roy stalked victim earlier; CBI investigating broken door bolt of seminar hall

In a major revelation in the Kolkata rape and murder case, main accused Sanjay Roy told West Bengal police that he stalked the victim at the chest medicine ward a day before he committed the gruesome crime.

PM Modi heads to Ukraine: PM Narendra Modi to hold talks with Ukrainian President Zelenskyy

Countdown to a landmark visit, PM Modi on his way to Ukraine. Nearly a month after meeting Putin, Indian PM heads to meet Zelensky.

India: Assam erupts in protests after minor girl allegedly gangraped in Nagaon

A young girl from the Indian state of Assam's Nagaon district was allegedly gangraped on Thursday (August 22) evening while she was on her way home. The alleged incident sparked widespread protests on Friday (August 23) and resulted in an indefinite shutdown of shops and businesses.

Ayesha Takia deactivates Instagram account after BRUTAL trolling over her looks

Time and again, Bollywood actress Ayesha Takia has faced immense trolling over her facial looks. The actress has once again come under the radar of the notorious netizens, who trolled the actress over her recent Instagram post.

BTS member Suga appears before police for e-scooter drunk driving

K-pop star Suga, a member of the boy band supergroup BTS, appeared before police on Friday for further questioning over a case of drunk driving on an electric scooter.

RFK Jr. drops out of US Presidential race, speculation swirls over alliance with Trump

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. withdrew from the ballot in Arizona late Thursday, a day before he and Donald Trump were set to appear miles apart in the Phoenix area as speculation grows that Kennedy could drop his independent presidential bid and endorse the Republican nominee.

US Elections | DNC Day 4: Kamala Harris to accept Democratic Presidential nomination

The Democratic National Convention enters its fourth and final day with Vice President Kamala Harris all set to formally accept the party's Presidential nomination in Chicago.

DNC 2024: Kamala Harris promises to be 'President for all Americans'

The Democratic National Convention enters its fourth and final day with Vice President Kamala Harris formally accepting the party's Presidential nomination in Chicago.