Top 10 world news: Fire at Istanbul nightclub kills 29; one child dies in Finland school shooting, and more

At least 29 people have been killed and around 13 others were injured after a fire broke out at a nightclub in central Istanbul, on Tuesday (Apr 2), said the city governor’s office. In other news,at least one child has died and two others have been wounded in a shooting at a school in the city of Vantaa in Finland on Tuesday, according to theFinnish police.

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Fire at Istanbul nightclub kills at least 29, several others injured; five detained for questioning

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At least 29 people have been killed and around 13 others were injured after a fire broke out at a nightclub in central Istanbul, on Tuesday (Apr 2), said the city governor’s office.

Ukraine launches drone attack on Russia’s third biggest oil refinery 800 miles from front lines

Ukraine on Tuesday (Apr 2) claimed to have launched a drone attack on Russia's third largest oil refinery, which is about 1,300 km from the front lines. The drone reportedly hit a core unit which processes about 155,000 barrels of crude refining per day.

One killed, two injured in Finland school shooting near capital; 12-year-old suspect detained

At least one child has died and two others have been wounded in a shooting at a school in the city of Vantaa in Finland on Tuesday (April 2), Finnish police say.It was earlier said that three victims, all of whom were 12 years old, had been injured and that the suspect, who was of the same age, has been detained.

‘Such accidents happen in wartime’: Netanyahu on death of aid workers in Gaza; released from hospital

In a video message shared on X, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu admittedthat Israeliforces carried out the strike that took lives of sevenWorld Central Kitchen workers in Gaza. The message came as he was dischargedfrom Hadassah Medical Center-Ein Kerem in Jerusalem.

Byju’s fires over 500 staffers over phone calls after reported delayed salaries

In a recent development reported by Moneycontrol.com, Byju's, an Indian edtech firm, has started the process of employee layoffs as part of its ongoing business restructuring efforts. According to sources cited in the report, Byju's is conducting the layoffs primarily through phone calls, followed by email notifications to affected employees.

Sydney cocaine bricks: Illicit drugs worth nearly one million wash up on beaches

In a string of incidents involving packages consisting of illicit drugs washing up on beaches in Australia’s Sydney, another five “bricks” of cocaine worth nearly AU$1 million ($650,720) were found by beachgoers, on Monday (Apr 1).

Trump's Truth Social faces $4 billion plunge in value as losses mount

Former US President Donald Trump's media venture, Trump Media & Technology Group, saw its value plummet by $4 billion within a week of its public debut on the Nasdaq Composite Index.

Over 150,000 tourists visit Asia’s largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar in 10 days

Over 150,000 visitors have visited Asia's largest Tulip Garden in Srinagar in the very first 10 days of its opening. This year over 1.7 million tulips of 73 varieties have been planted in the garden located between Dal Lake and the Zabarwan hills. The Tulip Garden remains one of the main attractions for the tourists visiting the Valley in the spring season.

Islamabad High Court judges receive mysterious letters reportedly laced with anthrax

At least eight Islamabad High Court judges have received mysterious letters reportedly containing anthrax, Pakistan-based ARY News reported on Tuesday (Apr 2). The letters did not have their address of the sender.

Champions League T20 could return as BCCI and two other boards begin talks

A decade since its last edition, the Champions League T20, fondly known as CLT20 among cricket fans, could be back, Nick Cummins - Cricket Victoria CEO, hinted. The game’s three biggest boards – the BCCI, ECB and CA, have begun talks on bringing back the competition, which Nick feels was ahead of its time.