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Eight female students have been arrested in Kenya on suspicion of arson after a devastating dormitory fire at Utumishi Girls School killed 16 children and injured 79 others.

UN rights chief Volker Turk, Enhancing protection of children online is an urgent priority that we need to make sure not only gets done – but that it gets done right.

Despite external headwinds, the RBI said India remains the world’s fastest-growing major economy, expanding by 7.6 per cent in 2025-26 compared with 7.1 per cent a year earlier.

Shrey Parikh, a teen of Indian descent, has clinched the top spot in the biggest Spelling Bee.To secure the win, he correctly spelled words like “Cywyddau,” “Taurokathapsia,” and even “Bhubaneshwar”, but what do they actually mean? Scroll down to find out.

A growing body of research is raising concerns about how nighttime phone use is affecting teenage sleep patterns. Experts warn that excessive screen time, especially before bed and during the night, is linked to reduced sleep quality and shorter rest periods. Studies show many teens frequently stay active on their phones overnight, leading to interrupted sleep cycles and long-term health risks such as fatigue, reduced focus, and emotional stress. Researchers urge better digital habits and screen limits.

The India Meteorological Department has forecast below-normal monsoon rainfall at 90% of the long-period average due to developing El Niño conditions, raising concerns over heatwaves, crop output and food inflation.

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched a book on Operation Sindoor featuring firsthand accounts of 100 armed forces personnel, highlighting India’s military operation against terror targets in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Kashmir.

The new pact is expected to further unlock opportunities in high-value sectors including advanced manufacturing, digital trade and emerging technologies.

“Exergaming” is emerging as a new fitness trend where virtual reality and interactive games turn exercise into an engaging experience. Instead of traditional workouts, users can now move, compete, and burn calories through immersive VR-based games. Schools and workplaces are also adopting these systems to promote active lifestyles in a fun and motivating way. The trend is reshaping how people think about fitness, blending entertainment with health and making workouts feel less like a chore and more like play.

U.S. President Donald Trump has stated that Washington “holds all cards” in ongoing negotiations with Iran over its nuclear programme. Vice President JD Vance added that the U.S. is in a position to significantly set back Iran’s nuclear ambitions over the long term. Meanwhile, officials in Tehran and Iranian media insist that no final agreement has been reached, stressing that any deal must align with Iran’s national interests, keeping diplomatic tensions high.

Chinese foreign ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning when asked at a press conference about he delimitation talks between the two countries replied by saying “China is strongly dissatisfied.”

Why has a Kenyan court halted plans for a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility just days before it was set to open? The project that was meant to house Americans exposed to Ebola has triggered a legal battle. Here's all you need to know.

After key talks between NSA Ajit Doval and Tin Aung San in Moscow, Myanmar President Min Aung Hlaing is heading to India for a major visit. Security, connectivity and regional strategy are all on the table. What makes this trip so important?

The findings, published in the 2026 edition of the journal Personality and Individual Differences, challenge the long-standing assumption that being in a relationship is automatically better than being alone.

The BCCI's Anti-Corruption Unit has banned the use of smart glasses in IPL 2026 dressing rooms and other restricted areas over security and integrity concerns, with players and support staff instructed to deposit the devices on match days.

A Russian drone struck a residential building in Romania, injuring two people. NATO and EU leaders condemned Moscow, while Bucharest summoned Russia’s ambassador.

A Russian drone has struck a 10-story apartment building in the Romanian city of Galați, causing an explosion that injured two residents and forced the evacuation of 70 people. This marks the first time a drone strike has caused injuries within Romanian territory, significantly escalating regional security fears along NATO’s eastern flank. The attack, which damaged multiple vehicles and the building's infrastructure, occurred simultaneously with heavy strikes on the nearby Ukrainian port of Izmail.

France has officially repealed the infamous “Black Code,” a slavery-era law introduced in 1685 under King Louis XIV that classified enslaved people as “movable property.” The symbolic move has been welcomed by French President Emmanuel Macron, who described it as an important step in confronting France’s colonial past.

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