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#Gravitas As per reports, dozens of Israeli settlers launched an attack on the Palestinian village of Jit, located in West Bank, setting fire to homes and vehicles. According to the Palestinian health ministry, at least one Palestinian man lost his life in the violence, another individual suffered critical injuries. Reports indicate that the settlers, some of them masked, descended on Jit with rocks and molotov cocktails. The incident has sparked outrage and concern internationally.

The WHO warned further imported cases of the new, more dangerous MPOX strain in Europe were likely, after Sweden announced the first such infection outside Africa. Watch in for more details!

The brand value of Olympic medalists Neeraj Chopra and Manu Bhaker has soared after the Paris Olympics. Can the duo challenge the monopoly of the Indian cricketers?

Australian breakdancer Raygun has spoken out against the "pretty devastating" hatred unleashed online since her widely lampooned Paris Olympics performance. Rachael "Raygun" Gunn, a 36-year-old Sydney university lecturer, has been ridiculed by some and cheered by others for her unique performance in Paris, where she won none of her three face-offs against other B-Girls.

The winners of the 70th National Award were revealed on Friday (Aug 16), and this year, the awards were dominated by South Indian cinema. Mani Ratnam's Ponniyin Selvan Part 1, ace-director Prashanth Neel's blockbuster KGF 2, Rishab Shetty's Kantara and Aattam were among the big winners from the south industry.

Lebanon's Hezbollah on Friday released a video showing what appeared to be underground tunnels and large missile launchers, amid fears of all-out war between the Iran-backed group and Israel. Watch in for more details!

The aftermath of devastating landslides in Wayanad in Kerala which killed hundreds of people, have reminded the centre once again to discuss and finalise on how much Western Ghats should be declared as an eco-sensitive areas (ESA).

Ukraine said Friday its incursion into Russian territory was aimed at forcing Russia to negotiate on "fair" terms, as Moscow's troops announced new gains in eastern Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

#SumukhiSuresh was once told she didn’t have a ‘lead face‘… She soon changed the game with #Pushpavalli. Watch the full interview as the actor-comedian discusses hormonal health, undoing patriarchy and the moral responsibility of creating a complex character in this exclusive interview with WION’s Kriti Tulsiani

The scientists at NASA and MIT have decided to bring to Earth seven rock samples in which minerals have been found that were said to be formed when there is water present in a specific area on Mars.

Israel's key ally, US thinks the only way to halt Iran's reprisal on Israel is by attaining a ceasefire in Gaza. Will there finally be truce in Gaza?

World powers are urging Iran to exercise restraint towards Israel. In our top story, we ask this: "Will high-wire diplomacy prevent the threat of a wider war in West Asia?

In a stunning discovery, UCL (University College London) researchers have found that Ireland and Scotland are hosting a rock formation which may be carrying the rare and complete record of "snowball Earth".

Ukraine said Friday its incursion into Russian territory was aimed at forcing Russia to negotiate on "fair" terms, as Moscow's troops announced new gains in eastern Ukraine. Watch in for more details!

Former President and US Presidential candidate Donald Trump defended his use of personal attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris, expressing his frustration with her actions. "I think I'm entitled to personal attacks. I don't have a lot of respect for her. I don't have a lot of respect for her intelligence, and I think she'll be a terrible president," he said further, attacking Harris in a fresh set of remarks.

Manchester City will kick off their quest for a fifth consecutive Premier League title on Sunday without Oscar Bobb, who could miss up to four months after breaking his leg in training, and Rodri, who is recovering from an injury sustained at Euro 2024.

Amid ongoing offensive in Russia’s Kursk region, Ukrainian authorities have ordered evacuation in the eastern city of Pokrovsk in the Donetsk region. As Kyiv forces claim to have occupied around 1,150 sq km of Russian territories, Moscow is pressing ahead with its own offensive and making steady gains in Donetsk.

Former President and US Presidential candidate Donald Trump defended his use of personal attacks against Vice President Kamala Harris, expressing his frustration with her actions. "I think I'm entitled to personal attacks. I don't have a lot of respect for her. I don't have a lot of respect for her intelligence, and I think she'll be a terrible president," he said further, attacking Harris in a fresh set of remarks.

A senator in the Philippines has come under fire after he asked about husbands' “sexual rights” in the country's parliament. Robin Padilla, formerly an actor, asked the question to a prominent human rights lawyer, who was invited as a specialist to a hearing on sexual harassment in the entertainment industry.