Mississippi is facing the wrath of mother nature. At least about 23 people are reported to have been killed and dozens of others are injured in Mississippi that has been struck by massive tornado and strong thunderstorms.

Mississippi: Twister leaves 160-km-long trail of damage and destruction

Gwyneth Paltrow, an Oscar-winning actress who is now the CEO of Goop, is currently in court after being sued by a man who claimed she hit him in a "hit-and-run ski crash" seven years prior.

Actor Gwyneth Paltrow sued over 2016 ski collision

The United Nations stated on Friday that it was "deeply concerned" by reports of both Russian and Ukrainian forces carrying out summary killings of prisoners of war on the battlefield.

United Nations 'deeply concerned' about summary executions of prisoners of war

ISRO's second mission in 2023 has taken off successfully. The largest indigenous rocket LMV3 along with 36 satellites is now on route, space. This is the second commercial mission performed by LMV3.

India's LMV3 to carry a payload of 36 satellites

Vladimir Putin's levelling of accusations on the West reached a new level on Sunday when the Russian President accused the West of creating WWII-like alliances. He alleged the US and the NATO are starting to build a new "axis". This comes a day after Putin announced he would deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus, a move that received widespread condemnation from all western quarters. Ukraine demanded an emergency UNSC meeting over Russia's decision.&nbsp;

In other events, a group advocating good governance urged Israel's Supreme Court on Sunday to penalise Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his planned judicial reform legislation, which has sparked protracted demonstrations around the nation.

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Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview that Moscow and Beijing are not creating any military alliance. Putin further said that both nations don't have anything to hide in terms of their military cooperation and claimed that Russia does not threaten any countries.&nbsp;

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Ukraine on Sunday (March 26) called for convening an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) over Russia's decision to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. Kyiv has already said that Belarus has been held 'hostage' by Russia.

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A good governance group called Movement for Quality Government in Israel (MQG), on Sunday (March 26) asked the country’s Supreme Court to punish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his proposed judicial reform bills which have led to widespread protests across the country for weeks now. Subsequently, the Israeli PM was given a week to respond to the petition filed by the group, ruled the Israeli&nbsp;high court on Sunday.&nbsp;

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Indian embassy in Washington strongly reacted against a physical attack faced by a Press Trust of India journalist while covering a demonstration by the&nbsp;supporters of a died-down separatist movement in North Indian state of Punjab.

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The German Police said on Sunday (March 26) that two men died after a shooting late Saturday in the port city of Hamburg. The police added they had concluded an initial response and were now investigating the incident. According to the prosecutor's office in Hamburg, one of the dead was believed to be the alleged shooter, a report by DW said, adding the shooter fired several shots at the other man before turning the gun on himself.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/science/nasa-perseverance-rover-sends-eerie-photo-of-dawn-on-mars-575949">NASA's Perseverance rover sends eerie photo of dawn on Mars</a> 
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It's just before sunrise. Sunrays have gently started piercing the distant atmosphere and clouds are seen moving in the early light. This can well be any morning right here on Earth. But thanks to NASA, we have been able to describe few moments taking place millions of miles away on Mars.

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/indias-highways-infrastructure-to-match-us-by-2024-says-road-transport-and-highways-minister-575920">India's highways infrastructure to match US by 2024, says road transport and highways minister</a> 
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India's Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the nation's highways infrastructure will match that of the United States by 2024.&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/south-asia/pakistan-pm-sharif-criticises-president-alvi-for-partisan-attitude-575958">Pakistan PM Sharif criticises Pres Alvi for being 'blatantly partisan'; calls his letter a PTI 'press release'</a> 
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In a strongly worded letter Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Sunday (March 26) responded to President Dr Arif Alvi’s letter which was sent to him two days ago. The PM said that the president’s letter was “blatantly partisan” and in parts read like “a press release” of the opposition political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI).&nbsp;

<a href="https://www.wionews.com/entertainment/jonathan-majors-arrested-on-assault-charge-in-new-york-575760">Jonathan Majors arrested on assault charge in New York</a> 
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American actor Jonathan Majors, who first rose to prominence after starring in the independent feature film&nbsp;The Last Black Man&nbsp;in San Francisco, was arrested in New York on Saturday. According to authorities, he is facing charges of strangulation, assault and harassment.

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Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain wins her maiden gold medal in the ongoing 2023 IBA Women's World Boxing Championship in New Delhi on Sunday. She defeated Australia's Caitlin Anne Parker 5-2 in the 75 kg category to add another medal to her tally of two bronze medals.

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Vladimir Putin's levelling of accusations on the West reached a new level on Sunday when the Russian President accused the West of creating WWII-like alliances. He alleged the US and the NATO are starting to build a new "axis".

Vladimir Putin's levelling of accusations on the West reached a new level on Sunday when the Russian President accused the West of creating WWII-like alliances. He alleged the US and the NATO are starting to build a new "axis". This comes a day after Putin announced he would deploy nuclear weapons in Belarus, a move that received widespread condemnation from all western quarters. Ukraine demanded an emergency UNSC meeting over Russia's decision. In other events, a group advocating good governance urged Israel's Supreme Court on Sunday to penalise Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his planned judicial reform legislation, which has sparked protracted demonstrations around the nation. Putin says Russia and China not creating military alliance; accuses West of building WWII-like axis Russian President Vladimir Putin said in an interview that Moscow and Beijing are not creating any military alliance. Putin further said that both nations don't have anything to hide in terms of their military cooperation and claimed that Russia does not threaten any countries. Ukraine wants urgent UNSC meet over Russia’s nuke deployment plans in Belarus Ukraine on Sunday (March 26) called for convening an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) over Russia's decision to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus. Kyiv has already said that Belarus has been held 'hostage' by Russia. Israeli group asks court to punish Netanyahu over proposed legal plan; PM given a week to respond A good governance group called Movement for Quality Government in Israel (MQG), on Sunday (March 26) asked the country’s Supreme Court to punish Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu for his proposed judicial reform bills which have led to widespread protests across the country for weeks now. Subsequently, the Israeli PM was given a week to respond to the petition filed by the group, ruled the Israeli high court on Sunday. ‘Khalistan’ hooligans attack journalist in Washington; Indian mission deems it ‘grave, unwarranted’ Indian embassy in Washington strongly reacted against a physical attack faced by a Press Trust of India journalist while covering a demonstration by the supporters of a died-down separatist movement in North Indian state of Punjab. Germany: Two dead after shooting in Hamburg, probe on The German Police said on Sunday (March 26) that two men died after a shooting late Saturday in the port city of Hamburg. The police added they had concluded an initial response and were now investigating the incident. According to the prosecutor's office in Hamburg, one of the dead was believed to be the alleged shooter, a report by DW said, adding the shooter fired several shots at the other man before turning the gun on himself. NASA's Perseverance rover sends eerie photo of dawn on Mars It's just before sunrise. Sunrays have gently started piercing the distant atmosphere and clouds are seen moving in the early light. This can well be any morning right here on Earth. But thanks to NASA, we have been able to describe few moments taking place millions of miles away on Mars. India's highways infrastructure to match US by 2024, says road transport and highways minister India's Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari said that the nation's highways infrastructure will match that of the United States by 2024. Pakistan PM Sharif criticises Pres Alvi for being 'blatantly partisan'; calls his letter a PTI 'press release' In a strongly worded letter Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif, on Sunday (March 26) responded to President Dr Arif Alvi’s letter which was sent to him two days ago. The PM said that the president’s letter was “blatantly partisan” and in parts read like “a press release” of the opposition political party Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI). Jonathan Majors arrested on assault charge in New York American actor Jonathan Majors, who first rose to prominence after starring in the independent feature film The Last Black Man in San Francisco, was arrested in New York on Saturday. According to authorities, he is facing charges of strangulation, assault and harassment. Gold medals rain for Indian boxers in World Championships as Lovlina Borgohain clinches maiden top prize Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain wins her maiden gold medal in the ongoing 2023 IBA Women's World Boxing Championship in New Delhi on Sunday. She defeated Australia's Caitlin Anne Parker 5-2 in the 75 kg category to add another medal to her tally of two bronze medals.

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Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - As of April 1st, verified accounts on Twitter will no longer display blue ticks. Twitter hopes to extend its subscription-based blue programme.

Verified handles on Twitter to not have blue ticks anymore

A sting operation set up by an anti-Brexit group 'led by donkeys' revealed that two senior party members and former secretaries were willing to offer consulting for up to 10,000 pounds per day.

Tory MPs fall for a sting operation

Protests in Israel against the judicial reform have been going on from the past three months now. The demonstrations which initially used to be peaceful now often end up in confrontation with the security forces. This time too the clashes erupted between security forces and protesters after they tried to block a highway in Tel Aviv.

Israel: Police use water canons to disperse protesters

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Russia is set to deploy its tactical nuclear weapons in in its neighbouring country Belarus. President Vladimir Putin made this announcement, as per Russian media reports, this will be the first time since mid-1990s that Moscow would be stationed in such arms outside its territory.

Russia to station tactical nuclear weapons in Belarus

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700 people have been evacuated in Spain after the nation witnessed its first wildfire of the year. The wildfire has sparked a mass evacuation of locals and tourists leaving 4,000 hectares of forested land scorched in its path.

Spain: First wildfire event of the year burns through almost 10,000 acre

Pakistan's former prime minister Imran Khan held a mega public rally overnight in Lahore. During the address, he alleged that the ruling coalition has no plan to save the country from the crisis in which it finds itself engulfed in since last year.

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India’s self-styled god-man Swami Nithyananda has managed to fool the world with his fake nation “Kailasa.” The so-called nation’s ambassadors spoke at a UN meeting in Geneva. They have been jetting around the U.S. signing sister state agreements with different cities. Mollygambhir tells you more.

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Even after losing the East Bakhmut area, Ukrainians were determined to hold the fort, and it appears that the strategy is working. In the recent months, the Russia-Ukraine war has been focused on one city, the eastern city of Bakhmut. Russia has been attempting to encircle the area to choke supply for Ukrainians.

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Imran Khan pitches recovery plan for Pakistan

A senior Indian journalist was reportedly assaulted by Khalistani protesters during a demonstration in front of the Indian Embassy in Washington, DC, on Saturday. The journalist was covering the demonstration.

Senior journalist Lalit K. Jha assaulted by protesters

Approximately 19 persons were killed by American airstrikes on Syrian forces affiliated to Iran a day ago. Iran has denounced the attacks while announcing that it will respond swiftly.

Tehran: Strikes on Iran-linked groups will draw swift response

Finland suffered greatly as a result of the Russia-Ukraine War. Sweden The alliance now has the agreement of Denmark and Norway to build a united Nordic air defence. Despite the formal agreement omitting any reference of Russia, the Nordic countries will operate a joint fleet of more than 250 fighters in response to growing threats from Moscow.

Nordic countries to establish unified air defence

The 700-year-old Baba Dem Temple in Srinagar is being rebuilt and brought back to its former glory as part of a project that the Jammu and Kashmir government has begun. The project is anticipated to be finished by April of this year.

Jammu and Kashmir government to restore temple by April 2023

It is a double delight for India at the women's boxing world championship with Nitu Ghanghas clinching gold in the 48kg category and Sweety Bora in the 81kg final at the IBA women's world boxing championship. In this episode of WION conversation, we talk about the legacy of the indian boxers and how they continue to succeed on a global platform.

India shines at boxing championship

The Bhutanese government announced on Thursday that Bangladesh will allow Bhutan access to three of its ports to facilitate trade with other nations. This move is intended to lessen Bhutan's reliance on India as a transit country.

Bangladesh to allow Bhutan access to its ports for trade

A new report has shown that the number of attempts to ban books at US schools and public libraries reached a record high in 2022. The American Library Association (ALA) released the damning report on Thursday stating more than 1,200 challenges were raised to ban books which was nearly double the figure achieved in 2021.

A new report has shown that the number of attempts to ban books at US schools and public libraries reached a record high in 2022. The American Library Association (ALA) released the damning report on Thursday stating more than 1,200 challenges were raised to ban books which was nearly double the figure achieved in 2021. The outrage regarding the political discourse had translated into books and literature feeling the heat of it. ALA, which started record keeping of the challenges 20 years ago stated that while most requests earlier used to be raised by parents and community members to remove a particular book, the trend had changed significantly. The report noted that influential conservative groups were batting for the removal of multiple books nowadays. Most books containing LGBTQIA themes or racial undertones were targetted in the censorship drive. WATCH | Gravitas: Critics slam alterations to Roald Dahl books × "Of those titles, the vast majority were written by or about members of the LGBTQIA community and people of colour. Overwhelmingly, we're seeing these challenges come from organised censorship groups that target local library board meetings to demand removal of a long list of books they share on social media," said Deborah Caldwell-Stone, director of the ALA's Office for Intellectual Freedom In total, 2,500 books were objected and requested to be banned in 2022 while the number stood at 1,858 in 2021. ALSO READ | Bible, Anne Frank's diary, and several other books pulled from the shelves in Texas The NGO added that the vast majority (86 per cent) of books targetted were children's books while 58 per cent were books taught or available at schools. Earlier this month, Florida’s Martin County school district removed as many as 100 books from the school shelves which included popular titles such as Toni Morrison’s Pulitzer Prize-winning “Beloved” and James Patterson’s “Maximum Ride” thrillers. According to experts, the banning of books reflects a growing challenge in the US where the divide between Red and Blue ideologies has spilled over to academia as well as school education. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE:

Record number of book ban attempts registered in the US in 2022: Report

Protests in France don't seem to end while the country is witnessing weeks of demonstrations against a pension reform bill. In a first, protesters, including eco-activists have now started protesting in western france against the construction of a large water reservoir for agricultural irrigation.

French Pension Reforms: Violent protests break out at reservoir in Sainte-Soline

Here, we bring you the news that is trending across WION's social media platforms - New York's iconic Flatiron building, famous for its thin triangular shape is sold at an auction for a staggering 190 million dollars following a court order.

New York's iconic Flatiron building auctioned for $190 million

The tragedy struck Pennsylvania on Friday after a massive explosion at a chocolate factory left two dead, nine people missing and several employees and bystanders reported to be injured.

Pennsylvania: Explosion rips through R.M. Palmer company's chocolate factory

Rahul Gandhi, the Congress leader, conducted his first press conference since being disqualified from the Lok Sabha this afternoon. The news conference started at 1 p.m. Gandhi lost his MP designation on Thursday after a Gujarat court found him guilty of criminal defamation and sentenced him to two years in prison.

Rahul Gandhi: Will continue to raise questions over tycoon Adani

Indonesia is the world's largest nickel producer which is now facing crisis. Local residents are extremely concerned that this demand of nickel by foreign and demestic companies is actually threatening the land rights of the farmers.

Indonesia: Farmers concerned about land use due to Nickel mining

New Zealand's Foreign Minister is in China for a four-day visit which ends today. This marks the first visit of a New Zealand minister to China since the year 2018. The minister earlier met with China's top Diplomat Wang Yi in Beijing.

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