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<p>India’s foreign secretary Vikram Misri said on Tuesday that New Delhi has flagged the United Kingdom about Khalistani extremists and related groups and added that “it’s a matter of concern not only to us but should be a matter of concern to our partners as well”. Briefing the press on the upcoming visit of PM Narendra Modi to the UK and Maldives, Misri said, “The issue of the presence of Khalistani extremists, bodies close to these people, is something that we have brought to the attention of our partners in the UK. We will continue to do so.”&nbsp;</p><p>“This is a matter of concern not only to us but should be a matter of concern to our partners as well because this impacts social cohesion and social order in these other countries as well,” he added.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The foreign secretary’s comments come months after external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar was heckled by pro-Khalistan supporters during his visit to the UK in March. Protesters were seen waving flags and shouting slogans outside Chatham House, where he was attending an event.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The foreign secretary also shared that India and the UK have been in talks about the extradition of fugitives wanted by Indian law enforcement agencies. Responding to a question, Misri said, “There have been a few questions fugitives related to Indian law and Indian justice, in the UK. These have been a matter of discussion between both sides and we have continued to make the case for these fugitives to be rendered to India.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On PM Modi’s upcoming visit, Misri said it will be a short but significant one. “This visit, though a short one, will give both leaders the opportunity to review the entire gamut of the bilateral relationship.”&nbsp;</p><p>“The India UK partnership, as you’re aware, was upgraded to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2021 and since then, has seen regular high level political exchanges, and both sides remain committed to taking this partnership to even higher levels, apart from the summit level, engagements,” he added.&nbsp;</p><p>Prime Minister Modi’s UK visit is at the invitation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Special Briefing by MEA on Prime Minister’s visit to the UK &amp; Maldives (July 22, 2025)<br> <a href="https://t.co/nbQ629dxdT">https://t.co/nbQ629dxdT</a></p>&mdash; Randhir Jaiswal (@MEAIndia) <a href="https://twitter.com/MEAIndia/status/1947576250832187581?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

External affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar was heckled by pro-Khalistan supporters during his visit to the UK in March. Protesters were seen waving flags and shouting slogans outside Chatham House, where he was attending an event.

India’s foreign secretary Vikram Misri said on Tuesday that New Delhi has flagged the United Kingdom about Khalistani extremists and related groups and added that “it’s a matter of concern not only to us but should be a matter of concern to our partners as well”. Briefing the press on the upcoming visit of PM Narendra Modi to the UK and Maldives, Misri said, “The issue of the presence of Khalistani extremists, bodies close to these people, is something that we have brought to the attention of our partners in the UK. We will continue to do so.” “This is a matter of concern not only to us but should be a matter of concern to our partners as well because this impacts social cohesion and social order in these other countries as well,” he added. The foreign secretary’s comments come months after external affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar was heckled by pro-Khalistan supporters during his visit to the UK in March. Protesters were seen waving flags and shouting slogans outside Chatham House, where he was attending an event. The foreign secretary also shared that India and the UK have been in talks about the extradition of fugitives wanted by Indian law enforcement agencies. Responding to a question, Misri said, “There have been a few questions fugitives related to Indian law and Indian justice, in the UK. These have been a matter of discussion between both sides and we have continued to make the case for these fugitives to be rendered to India.” On PM Modi’s upcoming visit, Misri said it will be a short but significant one. “This visit, though a short one, will give both leaders the opportunity to review the entire gamut of the bilateral relationship.” “The India UK partnership, as you’re aware, was upgraded to a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2021 and since then, has seen regular high level political exchanges, and both sides remain committed to taking this partnership to even higher levels, apart from the summit level, engagements,” he added. Prime Minister Modi’s UK visit is at the invitation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

<p>External affairs minister Dr S Jaishankar was heckled by pro-Khalistan supporters during his visit to the UK in March. Protesters were seen waving flags and shouting slogans outside Chatham House, where he was attending an event.</p>

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<p>Indian-origin economist Gita Gopinath, serving as the first deputy managing director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced she will step down from her position at the end of August and will return to her academic career as a professor of economics at Harvard University, the IMF said on Monday.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Calling her service in the IMF a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," Gopinath thanked the Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, and her predecessor, Christine Lagarde, for appointing her as chief economist. "I now return to my roots in academia to continue pushing the research frontier in international finance and macroeconomics," she said.</p><h3>Who is Gita Gopinath?</h3><p>Born on December 8, 1971, in Kolkata, India, Gita Gopinath belongs to a Malayali Hindu Nair family from Kannur, Kerala. Gita is also related to the late communist party politician A. K. Gopalan. Gopinath's schooling was accomplished at Nirmala Convent School in Mysuru, and she later earned her bachelor's degree in economics from Lady Shri Ram College in 1992, followed by an MA from the Delhi School of Economics in 1994. Later, she received her second MA degree from the University of Washington in 1996 and completed her PhD degree at Princeton in 2001.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After her PhD in 2001, Gita was employed as an assistant professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. After 4 years, in 2005, she moved to the economics department of Harvard University, where she later became the John Zwanstra Professor of International Studies and Economics, as per the report in NDTV.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In October 2018, Gopinath made history as the first woman to be appointed as Chief Economist of the IMF. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she co-authored "Pandemic Paper," which led to the creation of a Multilateral Task Force in collaboration with the World Bank, WTO, and WHO.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>By June 2021, she became a member of the World Bank-IMF High-Level Advisory Group on Sustainable and Inclusive Recovery effort. By December of the same year, she was promoted to First Deputy Managing Director. She has also served as the co-director of the International Finance and Macroeconomics Programme at NBER and gave expert guidance to the Federal Reserve Banks of Boston and New York.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Back in India, Gopinath held an honorary post as an economic advisor to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in 2016. A naturalised American citizen with Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) status, Gopinath is married to Iqbal Singh Dhaliwal, a classmate from the Delhi School of Economics, with whom she has a son who was born in 2002 as ‘Rohil.’</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Gita Gopinath thanked the Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, and her predecessor, Christine Lagarde, for appointing her as chief economist and called her service in the IMF a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”

Indian-origin economist Gita Gopinath, serving as the first deputy managing director at the International Monetary Fund (IMF), announced she will step down from her position at the end of August and will return to her academic career as a professor of economics at Harvard University, the IMF said on Monday. Calling her service in the IMF a "once-in-a-lifetime opportunity," Gopinath thanked the Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, and her predecessor, Christine Lagarde, for appointing her as chief economist. "I now return to my roots in academia to continue pushing the research frontier in international finance and macroeconomics," she said. Who is Gita Gopinath? Born on December 8, 1971, in Kolkata, India, Gita Gopinath belongs to a Malayali Hindu Nair family from Kannur, Kerala. Gita is also related to the late communist party politician A. K. Gopalan. Gopinath's schooling was accomplished at Nirmala Convent School in Mysuru, and she later earned her bachelor's degree in economics from Lady Shri Ram College in 1992, followed by an MA from the Delhi School of Economics in 1994. Later, she received her second MA degree from the University of Washington in 1996 and completed her PhD degree at Princeton in 2001. After her PhD in 2001, Gita was employed as an assistant professor at the University of Chicago Booth School of Business. After 4 years, in 2005, she moved to the economics department of Harvard University, where she later became the John Zwanstra Professor of International Studies and Economics, as per the report in NDTV. In October 2018, Gopinath made history as the first woman to be appointed as Chief Economist of the IMF. During the COVID-19 pandemic, she co-authored "Pandemic Paper," which led to the creation of a Multilateral Task Force in collaboration with the World Bank, WTO, and WHO. By June 2021, she became a member of the World Bank-IMF High-Level Advisory Group on Sustainable and Inclusive Recovery effort. By December of the same year, she was promoted to First Deputy Managing Director. She has also served as the co-director of the International Finance and Macroeconomics Programme at NBER and gave expert guidance to the Federal Reserve Banks of Boston and New York. Back in India, Gopinath held an honorary post as an economic advisor to Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan in 2016. A naturalised American citizen with Overseas Citizen of India (OCI) status, Gopinath is married to Iqbal Singh Dhaliwal, a classmate from the Delhi School of Economics, with whom she has a son who was born in 2002 as ‘Rohil.’

<p>Gita Gopinath thanked the Managing Director, Kristalina Georgieva, and her predecessor, Christine Lagarde, for appointing her as chief economist and called her service in the IMF a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.”</p>

Who is Gita Gopinath? Indian-origin economist who stepped down as IMF's first deputy managing director

<p>As the situation in Gaza worsens, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) stressed that the caretakers in Gaza are also in need of care now, adding that many doctors, nurses, and humanitarians are fainting due to hunger and starvation. Commissioner-General of UNRWA Philippe Lazzarini said that seeking food in Gaza has become as "deadly as the bombardments".</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>In a post shared on X, the head of the UN Palestinian Refugee Agency, Lazzarini, emphasised the worsening situation in Gaza amid continued Israeli attacks. While calling for a ceasefire, he said that no one is spared in these attacks.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>According to a Gaza hospital, 21 children have died from malnutrition and starvation in 72 hours as the UN continues to condemn Israel over halting aid.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"No one is spared: caretakers in #Gaza are also in need of care. Doctors, nurses, journalists &amp; humanitarians are hungry. Many are now fainting due to hunger &amp; exhaustion while performing their duties: reporting atrocities or alleviating some of the suffering. Meanwhile, seeking food has become as deadly as the bombardments," Lazzarini said in a post on X.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">No one is spared: caretakers in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Gaza?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Gaza</a> are also in need of care. <br><br>Doctors, nurses, journalists &amp; humanitarians are hungry.<br><br>Many are now fainting due to hunger &amp; exhaustion while performing their duties: reporting atrocities or alleviating some of the suffering. <br><br>Meanwhile,…</p>&mdash; Philippe Lazzarini (@UNLazzarini) <a href="https://twitter.com/UNLazzarini/status/1947340417332064511?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>The UNRWA commissioner general said that over 1000 starving people have been reportedly killed since the end of May, further slamming that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is a death trap.</p><h2>‘Sadistic death trap’</h2><p>"The so-called GHF' distribution scheme is a sadistic death trap. Snipers open fire randomly on crowds as if they are given a licence to kill," he stressed.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>He further stated, "humanitarian assistance is not the job of mercenaries", adding, "A massive hunt of people, in total impunity. This cannot be our new norm."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The UN and its humanitarian partners have the expertise, experience and available resources to provide safe, dignified, and at-scale assistance, he stressed. "We have proven it time &amp; again during the last ceasefire. End this abomination."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>After talks to extend the ceasefire did not come to a conclusion, Israel imposed a full blockade on Gaza on March 2, leading to hunger and starvation in the war-torn region.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>UNRWA, in a post on Monday, said that shortages in Gaza had caused food prices to increase by 40 times, adding that the food aid stockpiled in warehouses can only feed the "entire population for over three months."</p>

The UNRWA commissioner general Philippe Lazzarini said that over 1000 starving people have been reportedly killed since the end of May, further slamming that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is a death trap.

As the situation in Gaza worsens, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA) stressed that the caretakers in Gaza are also in need of care now, adding that many doctors, nurses, and humanitarians are fainting due to hunger and starvation. Commissioner-General of UNRWA Philippe Lazzarini said that seeking food in Gaza has become as "deadly as the bombardments". In a post shared on X, the head of the UN Palestinian Refugee Agency, Lazzarini, emphasised the worsening situation in Gaza amid continued Israeli attacks. While calling for a ceasefire, he said that no one is spared in these attacks. According to a Gaza hospital, 21 children have died from malnutrition and starvation in 72 hours as the UN continues to condemn Israel over halting aid. "No one is spared: caretakers in #Gaza are also in need of care. Doctors, nurses, journalists & humanitarians are hungry. Many are now fainting due to hunger & exhaustion while performing their duties: reporting atrocities or alleviating some of the suffering. Meanwhile, seeking food has become as deadly as the bombardments," Lazzarini said in a post on X.

<p>The UNRWA commissioner general Philippe Lazzarini said that over 1000 starving people have been reportedly killed since the end of May, further slamming that the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation is a death trap.</p>

'Israel firing as if given licence to kill': United Nations calls GHF 'sadistic death trap' as Gazan doctors faint due to starvation

<p>US President Donald Trump was surprised by Israeli strikes on Gaza, specifically the one that destroyed the only Catholic Church. With that, even the targeting of government offices in Syrian capital Damascus drew negative reaction from the US. Trump dialled Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to rectify the action and issue a statement calling the strikes a mistake. The strikes took place at a time when Trump was looking to work to rebuild the war-torn country.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday (July 21) said, “The president enjoys a good working relationship with Bibi Netanyahu, and stays in frequent communication with him. He was caught off guard by the bombing in Syria and also the bombing of a Catholic Church in Gaza."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>She continued, “In both accounts, the president quickly called the prime minister to rectify those situations."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Not too long ago, Trump had hosted the Israeli prime minister in the White House, where Netanyahu also revealed the letter he had written to the Nobel Prize committee nominating the former for the award. This came after Pakistan's Field Marshal General Asim Munir's nomination for Trump. The US president's attempt to bring about peace and end conflict across the world was being highlighted.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Leavitt added, “It’s a very difficult and complicated situation that the president inherited because of the weakness of the last administration. And I think he should be applauded. The president wants to see peace and he’s been pretty clear on that. The president’s message on this conflict we’ve seen in the Middle East taking place for far too long, that has become quite brutal, especially in recent days, you’ve seen reports of more people dying. I think the president never likes to see that. He wants the killing to end,” Leavitt said.</p><p>Vice President JD Vance had also vouched for Trump working relentlessly to end wars and spending a substantial part of his day trying to end wars.&nbsp;</p>

US President Donald Trump was taken aback by Israeli strikes on Gaza, specifically the one that destroyed the only Catholic Church.

US President Donald Trump was surprised by Israeli strikes on Gaza, specifically the one that destroyed the only Catholic Church. With that, even the targeting of government offices in Syrian capital Damascus drew negative reaction from the US. Trump dialled Benjamin Netanyahu, urging him to rectify the action and issue a statement calling the strikes a mistake. The strikes took place at a time when Trump was looking to work to rebuild the war-torn country. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday (July 21) said, “The president enjoys a good working relationship with Bibi Netanyahu, and stays in frequent communication with him. He was caught off guard by the bombing in Syria and also the bombing of a Catholic Church in Gaza." She continued, “In both accounts, the president quickly called the prime minister to rectify those situations." Not too long ago, Trump had hosted the Israeli prime minister in the White House, where Netanyahu also revealed the letter he had written to the Nobel Prize committee nominating the former for the award. This came after Pakistan's Field Marshal General Asim Munir's nomination for Trump. The US president's attempt to bring about peace and end conflict across the world was being highlighted. Leavitt added, “It’s a very difficult and complicated situation that the president inherited because of the weakness of the last administration. And I think he should be applauded. The president wants to see peace and he’s been pretty clear on that. The president’s message on this conflict we’ve seen in the Middle East taking place for far too long, that has become quite brutal, especially in recent days, you’ve seen reports of more people dying. I think the president never likes to see that. He wants the killing to end,” Leavitt said. Vice President JD Vance had also vouched for Trump working relentlessly to end wars and spending a substantial part of his day trying to end wars.

<p>US President Donald Trump was taken aback by Israeli strikes on Gaza, specifically the one that destroyed the only Catholic Church.</p>

Israel bombing only Catholic Church in Gaza and Syria didn't go down well with Trump, Netanyahu was asked to 'rectify'

<p>What happens when AI goes rogue? &nbsp;SaaStr Founder Jason Lemkin just found out the hard way. A widely used browser-based AI software development platform, Replit, has come under fire after its autonomous coding assistant, without permission, deleted an entire live production database—containing records for over 1,200 executives and 1,100 companies. Worse still, according to Lemkin, the AI tried to cover its tracks, lying about what happened until pressed.</p><h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2><p>As per reports, Lemkin, a respected name in the SaaS (Software as a Service) space and founder of SaaStr, was in the middle of a multi-day trial run with Replit when things spiralled. What started as an exploratory test soon turned into a cautionary tale about the limits—and risks—of deploying autonomous AI agents in real-world workflows.</p><p>Initially, Lemkin had high hopes. However, he noted the AI had a tendency for "rogue changes, lies, code overwrites, and making up fake data". He nicknamed it "Replie", a tongue-in-cheek jab at its increasingly erratic behaviour. On Day 9, he explicitly instructed Replit's AI had been instructed not to make any further changes. A code freeze was in place. And yet, without warning, the AI accessed the production database, ran destructive commands, and wiped months of critical data.</p><h2><strong>"It panicked"</strong></h2><p>When Lemkin confronted the AI, it confessed in excruciating detail. "This was a catastrophic failure on my part. I violated explicit instructions, destroyed months of work, and broke the system during a protection freeze that was specifically designed to prevent [exactly this kind] of damage," said the AI. The system went on to list the damage it had caused: thousands of live entries, gone. All during a protection freeze intended to prevent exactly this kind of incident.</p><p>And in a strange, darkly comedic twist, when asked to rate its own failure, the AI gave itself a 95/100 on the “data catastrophe scale.”</p><p>Lemkin didn't let the AI off the hook. In follow-up questions, he asked why it had violated direct orders. The AI answered that it "panicked instead of thinking". The AI had even written an apology email on Lemkin’s instructions, but that too, according to Lemkin, was riddled with half-truths and lies.</p>

When confronted, the AI confessed in excruciating detail and said, “This was a catastrophic failure on my part. I violated explicit instructions, destroyed months of work”.

What happens when AI goes rogue? SaaStr Founder Jason Lemkin just found out the hard way. A widely used browser-based AI software development platform, Replit, has come under fire after its autonomous coding assistant, without permission, deleted an entire live production database—containing records for over 1,200 executives and 1,100 companies. Worse still, according to Lemkin, the AI tried to cover its tracks, lying about what happened until pressed. What happened? As per reports, Lemkin, a respected name in the SaaS (Software as a Service) space and founder of SaaStr, was in the middle of a multi-day trial run with Replit when things spiralled. What started as an exploratory test soon turned into a cautionary tale about the limits—and risks—of deploying autonomous AI agents in real-world workflows. Initially, Lemkin had high hopes. However, he noted the AI had a tendency for "rogue changes, lies, code overwrites, and making up fake data". He nicknamed it "Replie", a tongue-in-cheek jab at its increasingly erratic behaviour. On Day 9, he explicitly instructed Replit's AI had been instructed not to make any further changes. A code freeze was in place. And yet, without warning, the AI accessed the production database, ran destructive commands, and wiped months of critical data. "It panicked" When Lemkin confronted the AI, it confessed in excruciating detail. "This was a catastrophic failure on my part. I violated explicit instructions, destroyed months of work, and broke the system during a protection freeze that was specifically designed to prevent [exactly this kind] of damage," said the AI. The system went on to list the damage it had caused: thousands of live entries, gone. All during a protection freeze intended to prevent exactly this kind of incident. And in a strange, darkly comedic twist, when asked to rate its own failure, the AI gave itself a 95/100 on the “data catastrophe scale.” Lemkin didn't let the AI off the hook. In follow-up questions, he asked why it had violated direct orders. The AI answered that it "panicked instead of thinking". The AI had even written an apology email on Lemkin’s instructions, but that too, according to Lemkin, was riddled with half-truths and lies.

<p>When confronted, the AI confessed in excruciating detail and said, “This was a catastrophic failure on my part. I violated explicit instructions, destroyed months of work”.</p>

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<p>A woman is inviting hate in Ireland for marrying a man one day before he died of cancer. People are accusing her of being a gold digger, saying she had her eyes on the wealthy landowner's money and property. Now her friends have jumped to her defence, stating that the couple was in love and had known each other since they were teens. Lisa Flaherty, the widow of Joseph Grogan, could inherit a 220-acre farm valued at £4.7 million ($6.3 million or Rs 54 crore). However, at an inquest held last week, it was revealed that nobody from the 75-year-old man's family attended the wedding because they had no idea that the two were in a relationship. Besides, Grogan's death only a day after the wedding has left several questions unanswered, the Grogan family's lawyer said. Following the inquest at Offaly Coroner's Court in Tullamore, he said, that personnel used to investigating "suspicious deaths" should be brought in to understand the circumstances of Mr Grogan's death. The coroner has already rejected calls to refer the death for a detailed forensic investigation. Notably, Grogan was embalmed within hours of his passing. This has made it impossible to determine a definite cause of death. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/massachusetts-man-wins-two-powerball-lotteries-worth-2-million-because-he-forgot-something-1753168759671"><strong>Massachusetts man wins two Powerball lotteries worth $2 million because he forgot...</strong></a><br>&nbsp;</p><h2><strong>Lisa Flaherty got engaged to Joseph Grogan after moving in to take care of him</strong></h2><p>Flaherty, who has three grown-up kids from a previous marriage, became Grogan's caretaker towards the end years of his life as he battled Stage IV Non-Hodgkin lymphoma that he was diagnosed with in 2023. She moved in with him in Screggan, County Offaly and the two got engaged. They got married on April 14, 2023, and he passed away the next day. Flaherty's friends are defending their relationship, saying they were "very much in love." Joe Keys, a friend of Grogan’s, said, the thought that Lisa was after his money is "total rubbish." "The world can think what it wants, but how Lisa has been portrayed is not right. They were both wonderful people who were very well respected in this community. Lisa didn’t care for Joe because she wanted his money," he said. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/india-news/from-bollywood-glitz-to-4-million-scam-indian-origin-couple-arrested-in-texas-1753171510902"><strong>Indian-origin power couple exposed as America's most prolific fraudsters</strong></a></p><p>Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/coldplay-kiss-cam-scandal-has-andy-byron-wife-megan-kerrigan-released-a-statement-1753154052260"><strong>Coldplay kiss cam scandal: Has Andy Byron's wife, Megan Kerrigan, released a statement?</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Friends say they were in love</strong></h2><p>Another friend of the couple told Mail Online that he has known them since forever, and, "They were committed to each other, nobody cared for Joe like Lisa did, not even his own family. The two of them were inseparable." He added, "She’s the one who was beside him throughout his life and when he needed her most, as he was dying. She did an amazing job, and it wasn’t for financial reasons." At the inquest, Flaherty indicated that the two have loved each other since they were teenagers. She reportedly left the room several times as she became emotional. Others who live in Screggan said that Grogan was like a father to Flaherty's children and had no kids of his own. The rest of Grogan's family is insisting on a police investigation into his death.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p>

Ireland has been rocked by a love story that is filled with emotion and drama. Lisa Flaherty, who had known Joseph Grogan since their teenage years, married him after he was diagnosed with cancer. He died a day later. She has been labelled a gold digger by his family.

A woman is inviting hate in Ireland for marrying a man one day before he died of cancer. People are accusing her of being a gold digger, saying she had her eyes on the wealthy landowner's money and property. Now her friends have jumped to her defence, stating that the couple was in love and had known each other since they were teens. Lisa Flaherty, the widow of Joseph Grogan, could inherit a 220-acre farm valued at £4.7 million ($6.3 million or Rs 54 crore). However, at an inquest held last week, it was revealed that nobody from the 75-year-old man's family attended the wedding because they had no idea that the two were in a relationship. Besides, Grogan's death only a day after the wedding has left several questions unanswered, the Grogan family's lawyer said. Following the inquest at Offaly Coroner's Court in Tullamore, he said, that personnel used to investigating "suspicious deaths" should be brought in to understand the circumstances of Mr Grogan's death. The coroner has already rejected calls to refer the death for a detailed forensic investigation. Notably, Grogan was embalmed within hours of his passing. This has made it impossible to determine a definite cause of death. Also Read: Massachusetts man wins two Powerball lotteries worth $2 million because he forgot... Lisa Flaherty got engaged to Joseph Grogan after moving in to take care of him Flaherty, who has three grown-up kids from a previous marriage, became Grogan's caretaker towards the end years of his life as he battled Stage IV Non-Hodgkin lymphoma that he was diagnosed with in 2023. She moved in with him in Screggan, County Offaly and the two got engaged. They got married on April 14, 2023, and he passed away the next day. Flaherty's friends are defending their relationship, saying they were "very much in love." Joe Keys, a friend of Grogan’s, said, the thought that Lisa was after his money is "total rubbish." "The world can think what it wants, but how Lisa has been portrayed is not right. They were both wonderful people who were very well respected in this community. Lisa didn’t care for Joe because she wanted his money," he said. Also Read: Indian-origin power couple exposed as America's most prolific fraudsters Also Read: Coldplay kiss cam scandal: Has Andy Byron's wife, Megan Kerrigan, released a statement? Friends say they were in love Another friend of the couple told Mail Online that he has known them since forever, and, "They were committed to each other, nobody cared for Joe like Lisa did, not even his own family. The two of them were inseparable." He added, "She’s the one who was beside him throughout his life and when he needed her most, as he was dying. She did an amazing job, and it wasn’t for financial reasons." At the inquest, Flaherty indicated that the two have loved each other since they were teenagers. She reportedly left the room several times as she became emotional. Others who live in Screggan said that Grogan was like a father to Flaherty's children and had no kids of his own. The rest of Grogan's family is insisting on a police investigation into his death.

<p>Ireland has been rocked by a love story that is filled with emotion and drama. Lisa Flaherty, who had known Joseph Grogan since their teenage years, married him after he was diagnosed with cancer. He died a day later. She has been labelled a gold digger by his family.</p>

Irish scandal: Teen love culminates in old age wedding. Man dies a day later, leaving Rs 54 crore to the woman

<p>The Kremlin on Tuesday (Jul 22) said that it wasn’t expecting any “miraculous breakthroughs” in the upcoming talks with Ukraine. This comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia and Ukraine are set to hold a third round of peace talks on Wednesday (Jul 23). The talks, which will be held in Istanbul, follow two earlier rounds made little progress on reaching a ceasefire agreement. The announcement of a fresh round of negotiations also came in the wake of the latest barrage of attacks on Ukrainian capital Kyiv.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“There is no reason to expect any breakthroughs in the category of miracles - it is hardly possible in the current situation,” spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters during a briefing on Tuesday.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“We intend to pursue our interests, we intend to ensure our interests and fulfil the tasks that we set for ourselves from the very beginning,” he added. When asked if he could give an idea of how the Kremlin saw the likely time frame of s possible peace agreement, the Kremlin spokesman said he could give no guidance on timing.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“There is a lot of work to be done before we can talk about the possibility of some top-level meetings,” Peskov added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Announcing the talks, Zelensky on Monday (Jul 21) said that ex-defence minister and current secretary of the security council Rustem Umerov will head Kyiv’s delegation at the next round of peace talks.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Today, I discussed with (Ukrainian Security Council chief) Rustem Umerov the preparations for the exchange and another meeting in Turkey with the Russian side. Umerov reported that the meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,” Zelensky said in his daily address on Monday.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>However, the Kremlin said that it only hoped talks could be held “this week”. Peskov said, “As soon as we are ready, we will make an announcement regarding the dates.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has increased the pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin, by giving him a 50-day ultimatum to agree on a deal or face sanctions.</p>

This comes as Russia and Ukraine are set to hold a third round of peace talks on Wednesday (Jul 23). The talks, which will be held in Istanbul, follow two earlier rounds made little progress on reaching a ceasefire agreement.

The Kremlin on Tuesday (Jul 22) said that it wasn’t expecting any “miraculous breakthroughs” in the upcoming talks with Ukraine. This comes as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said that Russia and Ukraine are set to hold a third round of peace talks on Wednesday (Jul 23). The talks, which will be held in Istanbul, follow two earlier rounds made little progress on reaching a ceasefire agreement. The announcement of a fresh round of negotiations also came in the wake of the latest barrage of attacks on Ukrainian capital Kyiv. “There is no reason to expect any breakthroughs in the category of miracles - it is hardly possible in the current situation,” spokesman Dmitry Peskov told reporters during a briefing on Tuesday. “We intend to pursue our interests, we intend to ensure our interests and fulfil the tasks that we set for ourselves from the very beginning,” he added. When asked if he could give an idea of how the Kremlin saw the likely time frame of s possible peace agreement, the Kremlin spokesman said he could give no guidance on timing. “There is a lot of work to be done before we can talk about the possibility of some top-level meetings,” Peskov added. Announcing the talks, Zelensky on Monday (Jul 21) said that ex-defence minister and current secretary of the security council Rustem Umerov will head Kyiv’s delegation at the next round of peace talks. “Today, I discussed with (Ukrainian Security Council chief) Rustem Umerov the preparations for the exchange and another meeting in Turkey with the Russian side. Umerov reported that the meeting is scheduled for Wednesday,” Zelensky said in his daily address on Monday. However, the Kremlin said that it only hoped talks could be held “this week”. Peskov said, “As soon as we are ready, we will make an announcement regarding the dates.” Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump has increased the pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin, by giving him a 50-day ultimatum to agree on a deal or face sanctions.

<p>This comes as Russia and Ukraine are set to hold a third round of peace talks on Wednesday (Jul 23). The talks, which will be held in Istanbul, follow two earlier rounds made little progress on reaching a ceasefire agreement.</p>

Russia losing hope? Says not expecting any ‘miraculous breakthroughs’ in Ukraine talks

<p>For the first time in over 15 years, the United States has stationed its nuclear weapons in Britain, one of its closest strategic allies. An American C-17 transport plane visited RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk last week, flying from New Mexico's Kirtland Air Force base, where the US Air Force keeps its nuclear arsenal. This flight contained nuclear bombs, according to&nbsp;several reports.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Barack Obama administration had removed these weapons from British soil in 2008. The Telegraph, UK, quoting unclassified documents, reported that there were plans for an upcoming "nuclear mission". While the authorities didn't comment on the nuclear mission, experts told the newspaper that the C-17 flight last week closely matched previous missions by the USAF to transport nuclear bombs.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>On Thursday, the authorities restricted airspace over the base. The&nbsp;aircraft didn't immediately return to the United States, in what appeared to be a "one-way drop off", reported The Times. The plane refueled over the east coast of the US, a clue that it was on an urgent mission.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>RAF Lakenheath hosts USAF’s 48th Fighter Wing, which contains two squadrons of F-15E Strike Eagle fast jets and two squadrons of the fifth-generation F-35A jets. The UK is planning to buy its squadron of F-35As. These warplanes can drop nuclear gravity bombs. According to reports, the British planes are expected to be equipped with US weapons.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>If this comes to fruition, Britain will have the capacity to launch nuclear weapons from the air.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“This decision reintroduces a nuclear role for the RAF for the first time since the UK retired its sovereign air-launched nuclear weapons after the Cold War,” said the UK government's document.</p><p>The decision to host US nuclear bombs shows NATO's changed nuclear posture in the face of Russia's invasion and protracted war in Ukraine.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Lakenheath facility had bought new blast shields recently and was building a “surety dormitory”, a name used by the US for a safe storage of nuclear weapons.</p>

For the first time in more than 15 years, the United States has stationed its nuclear weapons in Britain, one of its closest strategic allies.

For the first time in over 15 years, the United States has stationed its nuclear weapons in Britain, one of its closest strategic allies. An American C-17 transport plane visited RAF Lakenheath in Suffolk last week, flying from New Mexico's Kirtland Air Force base, where the US Air Force keeps its nuclear arsenal. This flight contained nuclear bombs, according to several reports. The Barack Obama administration had removed these weapons from British soil in 2008. The Telegraph, UK, quoting unclassified documents, reported that there were plans for an upcoming "nuclear mission". While the authorities didn't comment on the nuclear mission, experts told the newspaper that the C-17 flight last week closely matched previous missions by the USAF to transport nuclear bombs. On Thursday, the authorities restricted airspace over the base. The aircraft didn't immediately return to the United States, in what appeared to be a "one-way drop off", reported The Times. The plane refueled over the east coast of the US, a clue that it was on an urgent mission. RAF Lakenheath hosts USAF’s 48th Fighter Wing, which contains two squadrons of F-15E Strike Eagle fast jets and two squadrons of the fifth-generation F-35A jets. The UK is planning to buy its squadron of F-35As. These warplanes can drop nuclear gravity bombs. According to reports, the British planes are expected to be equipped with US weapons. If this comes to fruition, Britain will have the capacity to launch nuclear weapons from the air. “This decision reintroduces a nuclear role for the RAF for the first time since the UK retired its sovereign air-launched nuclear weapons after the Cold War,” said the UK government's document. The decision to host US nuclear bombs shows NATO's changed nuclear posture in the face of Russia's invasion and protracted war in Ukraine. The Lakenheath facility had bought new blast shields recently and was building a “surety dormitory”, a name used by the US for a safe storage of nuclear weapons.

<p>The Lakenheath facility had bought new blast shields recently and was building a “surety dormitory”.</p>

US military stations nuclear weapons in Britain after 15 years. Here's why

<p>US Senator Lindsey Graham has warned to impose steep tariffs on India, China, and Brazil if they don't stop buying oil from Russia, as it is fueling Russia to wage a war against Ukraine. He added that the Trump administration was planning to impose a 100 per cent tariff on oil-related imports.</p><p>Speaking on Fox News, Graham said, "I would tell China, India &amp; Brazil. If you keep buying cheap Russian oil, to allow this war to continue, we will tariff the hell out of you. And we’re going to crush your economy, because what you are doing is blood money. He's (Putin) not going to stop until somebody makes him stop."</p><p>His warning came in response to launching tougher action to cut off Russia’s revenue amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, claiming that these three nations account for around 80 per cent of Russia's crude exports, prompting Putin's war machine to continue.</p><p>In a direct warning to Russia, Graham said, "The game has changed when it comes to you, President Putin. You have played President Trump at your own peril. You made a major league mistake, and your economy is going to continue to be crushed."</p><p>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/trump-s-achievements-in-6-months-includes-india-pakistan-ceasefire-here-s-what-white-house-said-1753169619717">Trump's achievements in 6 months includes India-Pakistan ceasefire, here's what White House said</a></p><p>Graham claimed that Putin was attempting to recreate the former Soviet Union by "invading countries that do not belong to him." "Putin wants to take countries that are not his. In the mid-90s, Ukraine gave up 1,700 nuclear weapons with a promise that its sovereignty would be respected by Russia. Putin broke that promise," the Republican added.</p><p>The US senator's response came amid intensifying US rhetoric against the country perceived to be financially backing Russia during its war against Ukraine. His stand reflected a broader push from Republican leaders urging America's allies and trade partners to economically isolate Moscow.</p><p>Echoing his tough stance, US President Donald Trump, speaking alongside NATO general secretary Mark Rutte in the Oval Office, warned thatthe &nbsp;US would impose 100 percent "secondary tariffs" on any nation that continues buying oil and gas from Russia, unless President Vladimir Putin agrees to a peace settlement within the next 50 days.</p><p>Frustrated with Putin, the US president said, "My conversations with him are very pleasant, and then the missiles go off at night." He emphasised that these tariffs means to bring Putin to the negotiating table. "He's fooled a lot of people," Trump said of Putin, whom he labeled a "tough guy."</p><p>"He fooled Clinton, Bush, Obama, Biden - he didn't fool me," Trump said, adding that "We're going to be doing secondary tariffs."</p><h3>What is India's reaction?</h3><p>India reacted to the remarks of NATO chief Rutte on possible sanctions over the trade of India with Russia and cautioned against "double standards". In response, the Foreign Ministry last week stated, "We have seen reports on the subject and are closely following the developments. Let me reiterate that securing the energy needs of our people is understandably an overriding priority for us."</p><p>Warning of double standards regarding the matter, the Foreign Ministry said "In this endeavour, we are guided by what is on offer in the markets and by prevailing global circumstances. We would particularly caution against any double standards on the matter."<br>&nbsp;</p>

The US senator's response came amid intensifying US rhetoric against the country perceived to be financially backing Russia during its war against Ukraine. His stand reflected a broader push from Republican leaders urging America's allies and trade partners to economically isolate Moscow.

US Senator Lindsey Graham has warned to impose steep tariffs on India, China, and Brazil if they don't stop buying oil from Russia, as it is fueling Russia to wage a war against Ukraine. He added that the Trump administration was planning to impose a 100 per cent tariff on oil-related imports. Speaking on Fox News, Graham said, "I would tell China, India & Brazil. If you keep buying cheap Russian oil, to allow this war to continue, we will tariff the hell out of you. And we’re going to crush your economy, because what you are doing is blood money. He's (Putin) not going to stop until somebody makes him stop." His warning came in response to launching tougher action to cut off Russia’s revenue amid the ongoing war in Ukraine, claiming that these three nations account for around 80 per cent of Russia's crude exports, prompting Putin's war machine to continue. In a direct warning to Russia, Graham said, "The game has changed when it comes to you, President Putin. You have played President Trump at your own peril. You made a major league mistake, and your economy is going to continue to be crushed." Also read: Trump's achievements in 6 months includes India-Pakistan ceasefire, here's what White House said Graham claimed that Putin was attempting to recreate the former Soviet Union by "invading countries that do not belong to him." "Putin wants to take countries that are not his. In the mid-90s, Ukraine gave up 1,700 nuclear weapons with a promise that its sovereignty would be respected by Russia. Putin broke that promise," the Republican added. The US senator's response came amid intensifying US rhetoric against the country perceived to be financially backing Russia during its war against Ukraine. His stand reflected a broader push from Republican leaders urging America's allies and trade partners to economically isolate Moscow. Echoing his tough stance, US President Donald Trump, speaking alongside NATO general secretary Mark Rutte in the Oval Office, warned thatthe US would impose 100 percent "secondary tariffs" on any nation that continues buying oil and gas from Russia, unless President Vladimir Putin agrees to a peace settlement within the next 50 days. Frustrated with Putin, the US president said, "My conversations with him are very pleasant, and then the missiles go off at night." He emphasised that these tariffs means to bring Putin to the negotiating table. "He's fooled a lot of people," Trump said of Putin, whom he labeled a "tough guy." "He fooled Clinton, Bush, Obama, Biden - he didn't fool me," Trump said, adding that "We're going to be doing secondary tariffs." What is India's reaction? India reacted to the remarks of NATO chief Rutte on possible sanctions over the trade of India with Russia and cautioned against "double standards". In response, the Foreign Ministry last week stated, "We have seen reports on the subject and are closely following the developments. Let me reiterate that securing the energy needs of our people is understandably an overriding priority for us." Warning of double standards regarding the matter, the Foreign Ministry said "In this endeavour, we are guided by what is on offer in the markets and by prevailing global circumstances. We would particularly caution against any double standards on the matter."

<p>The US senator's response came amid intensifying US rhetoric against the country perceived to be financially backing Russia during its war against Ukraine. His stand reflected a broader push from Republican leaders urging America's allies and trade partners to economically isolate Moscow.</p>

‘We’ll crush your economy if...’: US Senator Lindsey Graham warns India, China and Brazil against buying Russian oil

<p><i><strong>Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised.</strong></i></p><p><br>In the United States' Indianapolis, a mother of seven children has been arrested for allegedly trying to pimp out her baby for sex in exchange for $400. The woman, identified as 32-year-old Morgan Stapp, as per reports, sent a Snapchat message to an unidentified man offering him an opportunity to sexually assault her 7-month-old daughter in exchange for the money. She reportedly told him that he would have to pay half the amount before raping the infant and half after. She was arrested for her crime on July 8 and has been released since then on a bail bond of $100,000. Furthermore, she was charged with child sex trafficking (attempt to commit), a level 2 felony. If convicted, she faces a fixed sentence of 10 to 30 years in prison.</p><h2><strong>What happened?</strong></h2><p>As per reports, on 1 November 2024, the mother of seven tried to facilitate a sexual relation between a man on Snapchat and her seven-month-old daughter. As per information from a probable cause affidavit filed in the case, she allegedly messaged a man indicating that he could sexually assault the little girl in exchange for $400. "U can (expletive) her for 400$. Half now, rest after. I'll send my address I do live alone, and her dad is not in the picture," the alleged message read, as reported by People.</p><p>The message was flagged by Snapchat, and authorities intervened. 10 days after the message was sent, FBI agents met with Stapp at her residence in Indianapolis. The mother denied sending the alarming message and allegedly claimed that her account, username 'morgan-stapp' had been hacked. She also told agents that she had received an email saying her Snapchat account has been permanently banned due to "online commercial transactions".</p><p>However, after a search warrant was obtained in the horrifying case, it was discovered that Strapp not only still had access to the account, but she had also clicked and saved images of herself in the app gallery. Agents also found that she had sent over 7,000 messages between Oct 29 and November 1, including 81 that reportedly said: "Would you be interested in buying my nudes so I can get baby diapers".</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

On 1 November 2024, the mother of seven tried to facilitate a sexual relation between a man on Snapchat and her seven-month-old daughter.

Trigger warning: Some readers may find the details of this report disturbing. Discretion is advised. In the United States' Indianapolis, a mother of seven children has been arrested for allegedly trying to pimp out her baby for sex in exchange for $400. The woman, identified as 32-year-old Morgan Stapp, as per reports, sent a Snapchat message to an unidentified man offering him an opportunity to sexually assault her 7-month-old daughter in exchange for the money. She reportedly told him that he would have to pay half the amount before raping the infant and half after. She was arrested for her crime on July 8 and has been released since then on a bail bond of $100,000. Furthermore, she was charged with child sex trafficking (attempt to commit), a level 2 felony. If convicted, she faces a fixed sentence of 10 to 30 years in prison. What happened? As per reports, on 1 November 2024, the mother of seven tried to facilitate a sexual relation between a man on Snapchat and her seven-month-old daughter. As per information from a probable cause affidavit filed in the case, she allegedly messaged a man indicating that he could sexually assault the little girl in exchange for $400. "U can (expletive) her for 400$. Half now, rest after. I'll send my address I do live alone, and her dad is not in the picture," the alleged message read, as reported by People. The message was flagged by Snapchat, and authorities intervened. 10 days after the message was sent, FBI agents met with Stapp at her residence in Indianapolis. The mother denied sending the alarming message and allegedly claimed that her account, username 'morgan-stapp' had been hacked. She also told agents that she had received an email saying her Snapchat account has been permanently banned due to "online commercial transactions". However, after a search warrant was obtained in the horrifying case, it was discovered that Strapp not only still had access to the account, but she had also clicked and saved images of herself in the app gallery. Agents also found that she had sent over 7,000 messages between Oct 29 and November 1, including 81 that reportedly said: "Would you be interested in buying my nudes so I can get baby diapers".

<p>On 1 November 2024, the mother of seven tried to facilitate a sexual relation between a man on Snapchat and her seven-month-old daughter.</p>

'Half now, rest after': US mother asks man for $400 in exchange for sexually assaulting her 7-month-old daughter

<p>Indian Origin couple Sammy Mukherjee and Sunita, prominent in North Texas’s Indian‑American community and known for hosting glamorous Bollywood-style musicals, allegedly ran a massive real-estate fraud. They convinced over nearly 100 people to hand over nearly $4 million in exchange for non-existent property deals, using forged contracts and fake invoices purportedly from the Dallas Housing Authority.</p><p>Investors received a dividend paycheck that started to bounce. The couple also pursued a paycheck protection programme, (PPP) federal loan via a fake company with nonexistent employees. They also allegedly threatened elderly victims with false arrest notices unless they paid.&nbsp;</p><p>"They will make you believe that they are very successful businesspeople. But they will take every single penny you have," said Terry Parvaga, a fraud victim.</p><p>The couple attracted attention when they first claimed to have lost $325,000. The investigators are looking into the matter.&nbsp;</p><p>Detective Brian Brennan, who was approached by a couple to investigate Mukharjees, has claimed "probably the most prolific fraudster" he had seen in his 23-year career.&nbsp;“Tentacles going in all different directions”.</p><p>The couple are currently being held at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility. If the charges are right, they will be looking at a sentence of 5-99 years depending on the trial.</p><p>The couple's social media page features 50,000 followers with photos featuring celebrities, including Hema Malini and Ayushmann Khurrana, among others.<strong>&nbsp;</strong></p>

Indian-origin couple Sammy Mukherjee and Sunita, who hosted Bollywood-style musicals, duped 100 people of $4 million in Texas, America and have been charged with first-degree felony theft. 

Indian Origin couple Sammy Mukherjee and Sunita, prominent in North Texas’s Indian‑American community and known for hosting glamorous Bollywood-style musicals, allegedly ran a massive real-estate fraud. They convinced over nearly 100 people to hand over nearly $4 million in exchange for non-existent property deals, using forged contracts and fake invoices purportedly from the Dallas Housing Authority. Investors received a dividend paycheck that started to bounce. The couple also pursued a paycheck protection programme, (PPP) federal loan via a fake company with nonexistent employees. They also allegedly threatened elderly victims with false arrest notices unless they paid. "They will make you believe that they are very successful businesspeople. But they will take every single penny you have," said Terry Parvaga, a fraud victim. The couple attracted attention when they first claimed to have lost $325,000. The investigators are looking into the matter. Detective Brian Brennan, who was approached by a couple to investigate Mukharjees, has claimed "probably the most prolific fraudster" he had seen in his 23-year career. “Tentacles going in all different directions”. The couple are currently being held at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility. If the charges are right, they will be looking at a sentence of 5-99 years depending on the trial. The couple's social media page features 50,000 followers with photos featuring celebrities, including Hema Malini and Ayushmann Khurrana, among others.

<p>Indian-origin couple Sammy Mukherjee and Sunita, who hosted Bollywood-style musicals, duped 100 people of $4 million in Texas, America and have been charged with first-degree felony theft.&nbsp;</p>

From bollywood glitz to $4 million scam: Indian-origin power couple exposed as America's most prolific fraudsters

<p><strong>China kindergarten lead poisoning case: </strong>A rare and shocking probe report into a recent lead poisoning of nearly 250 Chinese preschool kids has revealed a massive coverup in the wake of the incident. The report said that school authorities, hospital staff and health officials tampered with test results to downplay the severity of the poisoning.</p><h2>Tainted buns, sick children: What happened at Chinese kindergarten?</h2><p>It was supposed to have been a food decoration at an event this summer at Peixin Kindergarten in China’s Gansu Province. School staff added industrial pigment containing high levels of lead to food to make it look more beautiful. The pigments were bought from a nearby shop and were marked 'inedible'. The colouring agents were painted on buns and cakes to boost the school’s appeal. Chefs dyed the buns bright yellow and cakes in shades of pink and teal.<br>The school management 'instructed staff to add brightly coloured but inedible industrial pigments to foods such as corn rolls and jujube cakes,' the probe report said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/videos/50-million-litres-of-poison-unleashed-river-turns-toxic-overnight-8867045/embed">https://www.wionews.com/videos/50-million-litres-of-poison-unleashed-river-turns-toxic-overnight-8867045/embed</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Eventually, the poisoning affected more than 250 kindergarteners, with some having lead levels in blood that were 2,000 times the legal limit.<br>A red date sponge cake, for instance, had 1,052mg of lead per kg, and a corn roll had 1,340mg, while the legal limit is 0.5mg.</p><p>In total, 247 of 251 children and 28 out of 34 staff at the school tested positive for elevated lead levels. Even five kids who had already graduated were affected.</p><h2>How local hospitals covered up China lead poisoning of kids</h2><p>Local hospital staff tried to evade responsibility and obstructed the investigation in various ways, according to the probe report.&nbsp;</p><p>One child had high lead levels on six separate tests, but no alarm was ever raised, it alleged.</p><p>Tianshui No 2 People’s Hospital altered blood test results, cutting one child's lead reading by seven times, while the Gansu CDC bungled or sabotaged testing by shaking blood samples and letting them sit too long, skewing the results, the probe found.</p><h2>China lead poisoning investigation: The kindergarten was operating without a license</h2><p>It also emerged that the Peixin Kindergarten was operating without a license, and the local education bureau did nothing about it.</p><p>The probe found that officials even accepted gifts and bribes from a school investor.</p><h2>Arrests, apologies and anger: China lead poisoning aftermath</h2><p>Authorities have arrested six people, including the principal, cooks, and the school investor, and 17 others, including top health and education officials, are under criminal investigation.</p><p>Ten more people, including the head of the provincial health commission, and the mayor of Tianshui, face formal accountability.</p><p><br>Treatment costs are being covered by the government, which apologised, even as 234 children have been treated and discharged.</p><h2>Lead poisoning incident videos are being removed</h2><p>Amid national outrage and protests outside the school, it has also emerged that videos of the gathernings were removed from online platforms.</p><p>Several parents took their children outside the province for tests.<br>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

It was supposed to have been a food decoration at an event this summer at Peixin Kindergarten in China’s Gansu Province. School staff added industrial pigment containing high levels of lead to food 

China kindergarten lead poisoning case: A rare and shocking probe report into a recent lead poisoning of nearly 250 Chinese preschool kids has revealed a massive coverup in the wake of the incident. The report said that school authorities, hospital staff and health officials tampered with test results to downplay the severity of the poisoning. Tainted buns, sick children: What happened at Chinese kindergarten? It was supposed to have been a food decoration at an event this summer at Peixin Kindergarten in China’s Gansu Province. School staff added industrial pigment containing high levels of lead to food to make it look more beautiful. The pigments were bought from a nearby shop and were marked 'inedible'. The colouring agents were painted on buns and cakes to boost the school’s appeal. Chefs dyed the buns bright yellow and cakes in shades of pink and teal. The school management 'instructed staff to add brightly coloured but inedible industrial pigments to foods such as corn rolls and jujube cakes,' the probe report said. https://www.wionews.com/videos/50-million-litres-of-poison-unleashed-river-turns-toxic-overnight-8867045/embed Eventually, the poisoning affected more than 250 kindergarteners, with some having lead levels in blood that were 2,000 times the legal limit. A red date sponge cake, for instance, had 1,052mg of lead per kg, and a corn roll had 1,340mg, while the legal limit is 0.5mg. In total, 247 of 251 children and 28 out of 34 staff at the school tested positive for elevated lead levels. Even five kids who had already graduated were affected. How local hospitals covered up China lead poisoning of kids Local hospital staff tried to evade responsibility and obstructed the investigation in various ways, according to the probe report. One child had high lead levels on six separate tests, but no alarm was ever raised, it alleged. Tianshui No 2 People’s Hospital altered blood test results, cutting one child's lead reading by seven times, while the Gansu CDC bungled or sabotaged testing by shaking blood samples and letting them sit too long, skewing the results, the probe found. China lead poisoning investigation: The kindergarten was operating without a license It also emerged that the Peixin Kindergarten was operating without a license, and the local education bureau did nothing about it. The probe found that officials even accepted gifts and bribes from a school investor. Arrests, apologies and anger: China lead poisoning aftermath Authorities have arrested six people, including the principal, cooks, and the school investor, and 17 others, including top health and education officials, are under criminal investigation. Ten more people, including the head of the provincial health commission, and the mayor of Tianshui, face formal accountability. Treatment costs are being covered by the government, which apologised, even as 234 children have been treated and discharged. Lead poisoning incident videos are being removed Amid national outrage and protests outside the school, it has also emerged that videos of the gathernings were removed from online platforms. Several parents took their children outside the province for tests.

<p>It was supposed to have been a food decoration at an event this summer at Peixin Kindergarten in China’s Gansu Province. School staff added industrial pigment containing high levels of lead to food&nbsp;</p>

Poison, lies and coverup: Six arrested after rare probe report into lead poisoning in Chinese preschool

<p>The Yellowstone National Park in the United States has witnessed dozens of earthquakes recently. According to US Geological Survey, in June alone, 60 tremors shook the park that spreads into Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. This activity has triggered fears that a volcanic eruption might be on the horizon. The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, which oversees the park, is monitoring earthquake activity in the region. This has also led to reports that animals living here are fleeing the park, which is a sign of the looming disaster. These claims have flooded Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, with people saying that the wildlife has sensed that something is brewing inside the ground. Users think a volcano might soon erupt at the park, forcing the animals to take shelter on safer ground. There are even videos showing the animals leaving in groups. How much truth do these claims hold? According to the National Park Service, none. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/scientists-are-freezing-human-poop-to-prevent-major-disaster-switzerland-vault-1752922224244"><strong>Scientists are freezing human poop to prevent major disaster 100 years from now</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Video shows animals leaving Yellowstone in groups</strong></h2><p>Park officials told USA TODAY that there is no scientific evidence that wildlife can sense disasters like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions before they occur. “Wildlife is not leaving Yellowstone National Park in large numbers,” Linda Veress, a spokesperson for the National Park Service, told the publication. There is also a video circulating on social media showing the animals leaving in droves. It is an AI-generated video where grizzly bears, mountain lions and elk are travelling in large groups, with the words "exodus in Yellowstone” flashing on the screen. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/organism-growing-on-walls-of-chernobyl-reactor-number-4-loves-radiation-scientists-space-travel-nuclear-disaster-1753160712875"><strong>Organism discovered growing in radiation-filled Chernobyl reactor number 4. Is it possible?</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Man claims Mountain Lions are leaving Yellowstone Park, America<br><br>The animals always know. <a href="https://t.co/X2OIybTssF">pic.twitter.com/X2OIybTssF</a></p>&mdash; Peter Niblett (@Peteuk001) <a href="https://twitter.com/Peteuk001/status/1944675089791975801?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 14, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Animals are leaving Yellowstone in packs! Something is about to happen in the US. Pray and Prepare! 🔥🙏🏻🔥 <a href="https://t.co/9YHfpWgKIG">pic.twitter.com/9YHfpWgKIG</a></p>&mdash; 𝑱𝒆𝒉𝒂𝒛𝒊𝒆𝒍 (@MsJehaziel) <a href="https://twitter.com/MsJehaziel/status/1947079727459791003?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Earthquakes at Yellowstone - Chances of a volcanic eruption</strong></h2><p>Commenting on the video, Veress said, "This rumour is false, and we believe the video that is circulating on social media is satirical in nature and uses AI-generated footage." According to NPS, nearly 300 species of birds, 16 of fish, five amphibian species, six reptile species and 67 mammal species reside in the Yellowstone National Park. The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, comprising nine state and federal agencies, monitor and assesses volcanic, hydrothermal, and earthquake activity at the park. Veress said that scientists are closely watching all activity at the park, and have not recorded any sudden or strong earthquake activity, ground shifts, and volcanic gases yet. The volcano last erupted around 174,000 years ago, and Veress doesn't think an eruption is likely in the next "thousand or even 10,000 years."</p>

Yellowstone National Park earthquakes and volcanic eruption: Videos showing animals leaving the park are circulating on social media. People think they have sensed a looming disaster. Is it true? Have birds and animals left Yellowstone Park? 

The Yellowstone National Park in the United States has witnessed dozens of earthquakes recently. According to US Geological Survey, in June alone, 60 tremors shook the park that spreads into Wyoming, Idaho and Montana. This activity has triggered fears that a volcanic eruption might be on the horizon. The Yellowstone Volcano Observatory, which oversees the park, is monitoring earthquake activity in the region. This has also led to reports that animals living here are fleeing the park, which is a sign of the looming disaster. These claims have flooded Instagram, TikTok and Facebook, with people saying that the wildlife has sensed that something is brewing inside the ground. Users think a volcano might soon erupt at the park, forcing the animals to take shelter on safer ground. There are even videos showing the animals leaving in groups. How much truth do these claims hold? According to the National Park Service, none. Also Read: Scientists are freezing human poop to prevent major disaster 100 years from now Video shows animals leaving Yellowstone in groups Park officials told USA TODAY that there is no scientific evidence that wildlife can sense disasters like earthquakes and volcanic eruptions before they occur. “Wildlife is not leaving Yellowstone National Park in large numbers,” Linda Veress, a spokesperson for the National Park Service, told the publication. There is also a video circulating on social media showing the animals leaving in droves. It is an AI-generated video where grizzly bears, mountain lions and elk are travelling in large groups, with the words "exodus in Yellowstone” flashing on the screen. Also Read: Organism discovered growing in radiation-filled Chernobyl reactor number 4. Is it possible?

<p>Yellowstone National Park earthquakes and volcanic eruption: Videos showing animals leaving the park are circulating on social media. People think they have sensed a looming disaster. Is it true? Have birds and animals left Yellowstone Park?&nbsp;</p>

Wildlife exodus at Yellowstone National Park: Have animals sensed a disaster?

<p>For over years, Indians have been travelling to other nations for improved quality of life, more career opportunities, and better educational and healthcare facilities. Over 35 million Indians living in different nations mark the biggest diaspora worldwide, with their key role in several disciplines and established close-knit communities.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Have you ever wondered that there are a total of 195 independent countries in the world, but out of these nations, in which country do Indians reside more? Go through this article and discover the top 10 countries with the highest overseas population.</p><h3>10. Kuwait: 1 million</h3><p>Driven by the demand for skilled and semi-skilled workers in the oil sector and other sectors, Kuwait hosts over 1 million Indians, comprising 20 percent of its population. These migrant people maintain lively religious and cultural ties, manage Indian schools, and observe celebrations reflecting the country's culture.</p><h3>9. Sri Lanka: 1.61 million</h3><p>With 1.61 million Indians in Sri Lanka, it marks the 9th largest overseas population in the world. They are primarily descendants of Tamil labourers brought by the British from southern India to work in the mountainous estate industry during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Currently, they are employed in sectors like tea, tourism, and IT.</p><h3>8. South Africa: 1.7 million</h3><p>South Africa contains over 1.7 million Indian diaspora, which is the largest in the African continent. Most of these are descendants of indentured labourers who were brought by the British to work in Natal's sugar plantations. Modern migrants include doctors, IT professionals, businessperson and others.</p><h3>7. United Kingdom: 1.9 million</h3><p>From colonial connections to labour shortages in the years after World War II, Indian migration to the United Kingdom has a long history, which numbers nearly 1.9 million. Over 40 percent of Indians live in London boroughs, Leicester, and Birmingham. They have their presence in all major to minor industry, covering professions from high positions to low positions or work profiles.</p><h3>6. Myanmar: 2 million</h3><p>With over 2 million Indian diaspora present in Myanmar, they played significant roles in the development of infrastructure, banks, commerce, and administration in colonial Burma. Their presence is still remarkable in cities like Mandalay and Yangon, where Indian markets, temples, and celebrations remain vibrant.</p><h3>5. Saudi Arabia: 2.5 million</h3><p>With over 2.5 million Indian diaspora in Saudi Arabia, they play a significant role in sectors such as construction, healthcare, and retail. The surge of Indian migration began in the 1970s when Saudi Arabia was exponentially enriching its oil industry, prompting demand for labour. Surprisingly, the country witnessed a surge of 200,000 diaspora in 2023–24.</p><h3>4. Canada: 2.8 million</h3><p>Home to one of the world's largest Indian communities, Canada holds the 4th spot in terms of Indian diaspora, with a total population ranging around 2.8 million. A surge of Indian immigration to Canada was witnessed after 1967, following a change in immigration policies toward skills-based and family reunification criteria.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Currently, the Indian diaspora in Canada includes highly skilled professionals in technology, academia, healthcare, and business. This marks one of the most influential and rapidly growing communities in this country.</p><h3>3. Malaysia: 2.9 million</h3><p>This nation holds the second‑largest Indian diaspora in Southeast Asia, with 2.91 million stemming from the colonial era as indentured labourers in sugar and rubber plantations in the 19th century. Currently, Indians make up about 9 per cent of the overall population of Malaysia, contributing significantly to Malaysia's urbanisation, education, and civic life.</p><h3>2. United Arab Emirates: 3.6 million</h3><p>The UAE is home to the second-largest overseas Indian community in the world, comprising around 3.6 million people. It is also nearly one-third of the UAE's population. Most of the Indians employed in this nation as blue-collar workers in construction, service sectors, white-collar professionals and prominent entrepreneurs.</p><h3>USA: 5.4 million</h3><p>The United States has the largest Indian diaspora in the world, comprising around 5.4 million people. The USA attracts several individuals due to world-class facilities in healthcare, education, lifestyle, and job opportunities. Due to the USA's exceptional educational attainment and professional success, Indians particularly found work in fields such as technology, medicine, and academia.</p>

Do you know which are the top 10 nations where the Indian diaspora resides the most in the world, as per their requirement and area of interest to work? Check out the list below to find out the top 10 nations.

For over years, Indians have been travelling to other nations for improved quality of life, more career opportunities, and better educational and healthcare facilities. Over 35 million Indians living in different nations mark the biggest diaspora worldwide, with their key role in several disciplines and established close-knit communities. Have you ever wondered that there are a total of 195 independent countries in the world, but out of these nations, in which country do Indians reside more? Go through this article and discover the top 10 countries with the highest overseas population. 10. Kuwait: 1 million Driven by the demand for skilled and semi-skilled workers in the oil sector and other sectors, Kuwait hosts over 1 million Indians, comprising 20 percent of its population. These migrant people maintain lively religious and cultural ties, manage Indian schools, and observe celebrations reflecting the country's culture. 9. Sri Lanka: 1.61 million With 1.61 million Indians in Sri Lanka, it marks the 9th largest overseas population in the world. They are primarily descendants of Tamil labourers brought by the British from southern India to work in the mountainous estate industry during the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. Currently, they are employed in sectors like tea, tourism, and IT. 8. South Africa: 1.7 million South Africa contains over 1.7 million Indian diaspora, which is the largest in the African continent. Most of these are descendants of indentured labourers who were brought by the British to work in Natal's sugar plantations. Modern migrants include doctors, IT professionals, businessperson and others. 7. United Kingdom: 1.9 million From colonial connections to labour shortages in the years after World War II, Indian migration to the United Kingdom has a long history, which numbers nearly 1.9 million. Over 40 percent of Indians live in London boroughs, Leicester, and Birmingham. They have their presence in all major to minor industry, covering professions from high positions to low positions or work profiles. 6. Myanmar: 2 million With over 2 million Indian diaspora present in Myanmar, they played significant roles in the development of infrastructure, banks, commerce, and administration in colonial Burma. Their presence is still remarkable in cities like Mandalay and Yangon, where Indian markets, temples, and celebrations remain vibrant. 5. Saudi Arabia: 2.5 million With over 2.5 million Indian diaspora in Saudi Arabia, they play a significant role in sectors such as construction, healthcare, and retail. The surge of Indian migration began in the 1970s when Saudi Arabia was exponentially enriching its oil industry, prompting demand for labour. Surprisingly, the country witnessed a surge of 200,000 diaspora in 2023–24. 4. Canada: 2.8 million Home to one of the world's largest Indian communities, Canada holds the 4th spot in terms of Indian diaspora, with a total population ranging around 2.8 million. A surge of Indian immigration to Canada was witnessed after 1967, following a change in immigration policies toward skills-based and family reunification criteria. Currently, the Indian diaspora in Canada includes highly skilled professionals in technology, academia, healthcare, and business. This marks one of the most influential and rapidly growing communities in this country. 3. Malaysia: 2.9 million This nation holds the second‑largest Indian diaspora in Southeast Asia, with 2.91 million stemming from the colonial era as indentured labourers in sugar and rubber plantations in the 19th century. Currently, Indians make up about 9 per cent of the overall population of Malaysia, contributing significantly to Malaysia's urbanisation, education, and civic life. 2. United Arab Emirates: 3.6 million The UAE is home to the second-largest overseas Indian community in the world, comprising around 3.6 million people. It is also nearly one-third of the UAE's population. Most of the Indians employed in this nation as blue-collar workers in construction, service sectors, white-collar professionals and prominent entrepreneurs. USA: 5.4 million The United States has the largest Indian diaspora in the world, comprising around 5.4 million people. The USA attracts several individuals due to world-class facilities in healthcare, education, lifestyle, and job opportunities. Due to the USA's exceptional educational attainment and professional success, Indians particularly found work in fields such as technology, medicine, and academia.

<p>Do you know which are the top 10 nations where the Indian diaspora resides the most in the world, as per their requirement and area of interest to work? Check out the list below to find out the top 10 nations.</p>

Where do most Indians live? Top 10 countries with highest overseas population, check South Africa's position

<p>US President Donald Trump assumed office for the second term on January 20, and now while speaking about his achievements in the last six months White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt added India-Pakistan ceasefire to it, among other things. She highlighted how Trump has brought down the country's inflation rate, and he has also ensured that no illegal migrant has entered the country. Lauding the present government, Leavitt said, 'it's the most transparent administration in history.'</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Emphasising on how Trump has worked tirelessly to bring calm and peace in the world, she said, “Look at what the president has done on the world stage. He has ended wars, like India and Pakistan.”</p>

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<p>She continued, "He continues to work aggressively to end the war in Russia and Ukraine. He completely obliterated Iran's nuclear sites. He has continued to hopefully negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Gaza, to end that conflict and release all of the hostages. We've seen many of the hostages released as a result of this president's efforts."</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/-india-and-pakistan-would-have-been-a-nuclear-war-trump-credits-himself-again-this-time-in-front-of-nato-secy-gen-1752563606666"><strong>'India and Pakistan would have been a nuclear war': Trump credits himself again, this time in front of NATO Secy Gen</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Trump has reiterated that he has stopped the conflict between nuclear-armed nations India and Pakistan on multiple occasions. In his recent interaction with Mark Rutte, the Secretary General of NATO, he said, "We have been very successful in settling wars. You have India, Pakistan...India and Pakistan would have been a nuclear war within another week, the way that was going. That was going very badly. We did that through trade. I said, we're not going to talk to you about trade unless you get this thing settled. And they did, they are both great leaders."</p><p><br>Leavitt also mentioned, “He (Trump) promised the American people many things and on top of that list was to defeat the Biden inflation crisis and to secure our border and our homeland, and he has delivered on these two. Inflation is at a 2.1 annual rate, and if you look at data from last month, zero illegal aliens were released into our country.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

US President Donald Trump assumed office for the second term on January 20, and now while speaking about his achievements in the last six months White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt added India-Pakistan ceasefire to it, among other things.

US President Donald Trump assumed office for the second term on January 20, and now while speaking about his achievements in the last six months White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt added India-Pakistan ceasefire to it, among other things. She highlighted how Trump has brought down the country's inflation rate, and he has also ensured that no illegal migrant has entered the country. Lauding the present government, Leavitt said, 'it's the most transparent administration in history.' Emphasising on how Trump has worked tirelessly to bring calm and peace in the world, she said, “Look at what the president has done on the world stage. He has ended wars, like India and Pakistan.”

<p>US President Donald Trump assumed office for the second term on January 20, and now while speaking about his achievements in the last six months White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt added India-Pakistan ceasefire to it, among other things.</p>

Trump's achievements in 6 months includes India-Pakistan ceasefire, here's what White House said

<p>Fans across the globe are disappointed as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will be ending this year. CBS announced last week its decision to pull the plug on the popular show, which left fans and viewers heartbroken. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump seemed to celebrate the show’s cancellation and shared a message of happiness on Truth Social, fanning speculations that the show was cancelled due to political pressure.</p><h2>Stephen Colbert slams Donald Trump</h2><p>In a post on Truth Social on Friday, Trump wrote, “I absolutely love that Colbert got fired. His talent was even less than his ratings.” The post came just after Colbert broke the news on air that The Late Show is ending this year.</p><p>Colbert did not mince his words as he slammed the President on Monday night in the first episode of the show since the announcement. Colbert first read out Trump’s post, mocked him and said, “How dare you, sir? Would an untalented man be able to compose the following satirical witticism?”<br>&nbsp;</p><p>Colbert then appeared in a&nbsp;on-screen frame that read Eloquence Cam&nbsp;and said,&nbsp; “Go f*** yourself.” The f-bomb was bleeped out for the telecast, but the studio audience seemed to lap it up. There was a massive roar of cheer, followed by cheers of “Stephen! Stephen! Stephen!”<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The preview of the monologue was shared by The Late Show on Instagram, too, with the caption: “Sticks and stones may break our bones, but presidential turds can never hurt us.”</p>

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<h2>The Late Show with Stephen Colbert cancelled</h2><p>The 11th season of The Late Show will be its final season, and the show will end in May 2026. Colbert announced the news on Thursday’s episode and added that he had only found out about the new development the previous day. The news was met with protest online, with many blaming Trump for the cancellation. Colbert has been known to be a vocal critic of Trump for years.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>CBS, however, maintained the show’s cancellation is “purely a financial decision,” due to a years-long dwindling of ratings of late-night TV in the US.&nbsp;<br>&nbsp;</p><p>The show’s cancellation comes after Colbert slammed CBS for paying Trump $16 million to settle a lawsuit over an interview. Colbert called the settlement a ‘big fat bribe’ on air, implying the payment was made to ease things for CBS’ parent company, Paramount Global’s merger with Skydance.&nbsp;</p>

In the first episode since announcing the cancellation of The Late Show, Stephen Colbert slammed Donald Trump for celebrating the news. CBS has pulled the plug on Colbert's show which will be ending on May 2026. 

Fans across the globe are disappointed as The Late Show with Stephen Colbert will be ending this year. CBS announced last week its decision to pull the plug on the popular show, which left fans and viewers heartbroken. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump seemed to celebrate the show’s cancellation and shared a message of happiness on Truth Social, fanning speculations that the show was cancelled due to political pressure. Stephen Colbert slams Donald Trump In a post on Truth Social on Friday, Trump wrote, “I absolutely love that Colbert got fired. His talent was even less than his ratings.” The post came just after Colbert broke the news on air that The Late Show is ending this year. Colbert did not mince his words as he slammed the President on Monday night in the first episode of the show since the announcement. Colbert first read out Trump’s post, mocked him and said, “How dare you, sir? Would an untalented man be able to compose the following satirical witticism?” Colbert then appeared in a on-screen frame that read Eloquence Cam and said, “Go f*** yourself.” The f-bomb was bleeped out for the telecast, but the studio audience seemed to lap it up. There was a massive roar of cheer, followed by cheers of “Stephen! Stephen! Stephen!” The preview of the monologue was shared by The Late Show on Instagram, too, with the caption: “Sticks and stones may break our bones, but presidential turds can never hurt us.”

<p>In the first episode since announcing the cancellation of The Late Show, Stephen Colbert slammed Donald Trump for celebrating the news. CBS has pulled the plug on Colbert's show which will be ending on May 2026.&nbsp;</p>

Stephen Colbert slams US President Donald Trump for celebrating the cancellation of his show: ‘Go f*** yourself’

<p>A video newly surfaced online and shared by Meidas Touch shows Donald Trump judging a teen modelling contest organised by Elite Model Management featuring participants as young as 14. A 2020 Guardian investigation into Elite Model Management's Look of the Year competition was facing allegations of abuse.&nbsp;</p><p>In a similar competition of September 1992, contestants boarded Spirit of New York, by the chartered for another Elite cruise. &nbsp;One of the girls on the boat was Shawna Lee, then a 14-year-old from a small town outside Toronto. She recalls how the contestants were encouraged to parade downstairs, one by one, and dance for Trump, Casablancas and others. The Guardian report lists that such competition was used to gain sexual favours from vulnerable teenage girls.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">UNEARTHED: Donald Trump judges the 1991 Look of the Year modeling competition organized by Elite Model Management, featuring participants as young at 14-years-old.<br><br>A 2020 Guardian investigation into Elite&#39;s Look of the Year competition uncovered allegations from former… <a href="https://t.co/tgwoMqjf8Y">pic.twitter.com/tgwoMqjf8Y</a></p>&mdash; MeidasTouch (@MeidasTouch) <a href="https://twitter.com/MeidasTouch/status/1946314087450964393?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 18, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>However, the Guardian report doesn't mention any allegation against Trump even though he was actively involved in those events. Meiselas, a documentary producer who has been involved with Magnum Photos, said in a podcast with Meidas Touch that Trump bragged about dropping in on naked contestants under the pretext of “inspecting” &nbsp;and getting away with it because being the pegant owner.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<p>In another video by Entertainment Tonight features lewd comments made by Trump talked about dating a girl when she turned older. The incriminating clip features the convesration between Trump and a group of young girl first published in 2016 by Entertainment Tonight.</p><p>“You’re going up the escalator?” a child’s voice could be heard saying, “Yes.” Trump then responded with “I’m gonna be dating her in 10 years. Can you believe it?”</p>

A newly surfaced clip, which has gathered 12 million views online, shows Donald Trump judging teen models in a competition from 1992. Another video shows Trump joking about dating a young girl in 10 years. 

A video newly surfaced online and shared by Meidas Touch shows Donald Trump judging a teen modelling contest organised by Elite Model Management featuring participants as young as 14. A 2020 Guardian investigation into Elite Model Management's Look of the Year competition was facing allegations of abuse. In a similar competition of September 1992, contestants boarded Spirit of New York, by the chartered for another Elite cruise. One of the girls on the boat was Shawna Lee, then a 14-year-old from a small town outside Toronto. She recalls how the contestants were encouraged to parade downstairs, one by one, and dance for Trump, Casablancas and others. The Guardian report lists that such competition was used to gain sexual favours from vulnerable teenage girls.

<p>A newly surfaced clip, which has gathered 12 million views online, shows Donald Trump judging teen models in a competition from 1992. Another video shows Trump joking about dating a young girl in 10 years.&nbsp;</p>

WATCH| Trump judging teen models and jokes about dating minor girl 'in 10 years'

<p>A man in Massachusetts got lucky twice, winning on two lottery tickets on the same Powerball drawing held on July 9. He got a booty of $2 million. This happened because of a mistake he made. Paul Corcoran of Fitchburg wanted to play in the July 9 Powerball drawing. He bought a multi-draw ticket which would remain valid for seven games. However, he didn't remember the date of the last drawing and thought that it had passed. So he purchased another ticket from a store that was 10 minutes away from the one where he had purchased the first ticket. This ticket was also in play for the July 9 drawing; however, Corcoran didn't know this at the time. This simple mistake gave him two chances to win the jackpot that was worth $271 million, the Massachusetts State Lottery said. Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/brazilian-journalist-accidentally-discovers-missing-girl-s-body-in-river-while-reporting-about-her-watch-1753164854969"><strong>Brazilian journalist stumbles upon same missing girl's dead body whose story he was reporting. Watch</strong></a></p><h2><strong>Two lottery tickets, two wins and one drawing in Massachusetts</strong></h2><p>Powerball announced that both of Corcoran's tickets matched with five white balls drawn – 5, 9, 25, 28 and 69. He won $1 million each on the two tickets. He fell just one number short of the red Powerball-5. CNN reported a Powerball spokesperson as saying that when Corcoran reached the Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters to claim his prize, he told them that he had been playing the same numbers for some time. His forgetfulness made him richer by $ 2 million. Both the stores he bought the tickets from will receive a payout of $10,000, the lottery spokesperson said. The two stores are - Market Basket supermarket in Fitchburg and a Country Farms convenience store in Leominster.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Massachusetts State Lottery spokesperson told CNN that this is the first time Powerball tickets worth $1 million were sold in Fitchburg and Leominster. Corcoran finally had a double whammy at the lottery, although he hasn't thought about what he will do with the money. Powerball lottery is popular in the United States despite the odds of winning one being too small. Notably, winning the Powerball jackpot had a 1 in 292.2 million chance.<br>&nbsp;</p>

Powerball lottery in Massachusetts: A man bought one ticket and thought the last date of the drawing had passed. So he bought another ticket, unaware that both his tickets were in play. He won on both of them, winning $2 million.  

A man in Massachusetts got lucky twice, winning on two lottery tickets on the same Powerball drawing held on July 9. He got a booty of $2 million. This happened because of a mistake he made. Paul Corcoran of Fitchburg wanted to play in the July 9 Powerball drawing. He bought a multi-draw ticket which would remain valid for seven games. However, he didn't remember the date of the last drawing and thought that it had passed. So he purchased another ticket from a store that was 10 minutes away from the one where he had purchased the first ticket. This ticket was also in play for the July 9 drawing; however, Corcoran didn't know this at the time. This simple mistake gave him two chances to win the jackpot that was worth $271 million, the Massachusetts State Lottery said. Also Read: Brazilian journalist stumbles upon same missing girl's dead body whose story he was reporting. Watch Two lottery tickets, two wins and one drawing in Massachusetts Powerball announced that both of Corcoran's tickets matched with five white balls drawn – 5, 9, 25, 28 and 69. He won $1 million each on the two tickets. He fell just one number short of the red Powerball-5. CNN reported a Powerball spokesperson as saying that when Corcoran reached the Massachusetts State Lottery headquarters to claim his prize, he told them that he had been playing the same numbers for some time. His forgetfulness made him richer by $ 2 million. Both the stores he bought the tickets from will receive a payout of $10,000, the lottery spokesperson said. The two stores are - Market Basket supermarket in Fitchburg and a Country Farms convenience store in Leominster. The Massachusetts State Lottery spokesperson told CNN that this is the first time Powerball tickets worth $1 million were sold in Fitchburg and Leominster. Corcoran finally had a double whammy at the lottery, although he hasn't thought about what he will do with the money. Powerball lottery is popular in the United States despite the odds of winning one being too small. Notably, winning the Powerball jackpot had a 1 in 292.2 million chance.

<p>Powerball lottery in Massachusetts: A man bought one ticket and thought the last date of the drawing had passed. So he bought another ticket, unaware that both his tickets were in play. He won on both of them, winning $2 million. &nbsp;</p>

Massachusetts man wins two Powerball lotteries worth $2 million because he forgot...

<p>After inspiring memes, scorn, ridicule and even a Kerala Tourism marketing campaign, a British &nbsp;F-35 fighter jet that was grounded in the south Indian state for five weeks took off on Tuesday (July 22). The British Royal Navy F-35B &nbsp;left for Australia after getting clearance from a team that had completed maintenance work. After being declared fit to fly,&nbsp; the jet was moved out of the hangar on Monday.&nbsp;<br><br>"A UK F-35B aircraft, which landed following an emergency diversion on June 14, departed today from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. A UK engineering team, deployed since July 6 completed the repairs and safety checks, allowing the aircraft to resume active service," said a British High Commission spokesperson.</p><p>"The UK remains very grateful for the support and collaboration of the Indian authorities and airport teams throughout the repair and recovery process. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our defence partnership with India,” the spokesperson added.</p><h2>British F-35 jet took off for Australia&nbsp;</h2><p>The F35 aircraft, known to cost $110 million and equipped with advanced stealth technolog, departed at 10:50 am local time and headed to Darwin, Australia, airport sources told news agency PTI.&nbsp;<br>No official reason was given as to why it was flying to Australia. But the HMS Prince of Wales, the UK Royal Navy's flagship aircraft carrier to which the F35 belonged, is in the area.</p><p>HMS Prince of Wales has been conducting joint exercises off the Australia coast.</p><h2>How F-35 jet made emergency landing in Kerala</h2><p>The ordeal of the elite fighter jet started on June 14 when it made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport following a suspected hydraulic issue while doing maneuvers in the Indo-Pacific. The jet, deployed on the aircraft carrier HMS <i>Prince of Wales</i>, was doing a routine sortie in the Arabian Sea when bad weather forced it to make the landing.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Upon inspection, it was seen that the aircraft had issues with both its hydraulic system and auxiliary power unit. A team arrived from the UK and spend days repairing the plane.<br>Initially, engineers from the aircraft carrier visited the jet and tried to repair it. They were unable to do so. Two weeks ago, the British defence ministry sent a team of 14 engineers to the Kerala airport who eventually made it flight-worthy again.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="en" dir="ltr"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/WATCH?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#WATCH</a> | Kerala: The British Navy&#39;s F-35 fighter aircraft, which made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport on June 14, takes off from the airport. <a href="https://t.co/RT9vlsL73W">pic.twitter.com/RT9vlsL73W</a></p>&mdash; ANI (@ANI) <a href="https://twitter.com/ANI/status/1947527533785977165?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 22, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

The British Royal Navy F-35B  left for Australia after getting clearance from a team that had completed maintenance work.


After inspiring memes, scorn, ridicule and even a Kerala Tourism marketing campaign, a British F-35 fighter jet that was grounded in the south Indian state for five weeks took off on Tuesday (July 22). The British Royal Navy F-35B left for Australia after getting clearance from a team that had completed maintenance work. After being declared fit to fly, the jet was moved out of the hangar on Monday. "A UK F-35B aircraft, which landed following an emergency diversion on June 14, departed today from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport. A UK engineering team, deployed since July 6 completed the repairs and safety checks, allowing the aircraft to resume active service," said a British High Commission spokesperson. "The UK remains very grateful for the support and collaboration of the Indian authorities and airport teams throughout the repair and recovery process. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our defence partnership with India,” the spokesperson added. British F-35 jet took off for Australia The F35 aircraft, known to cost $110 million and equipped with advanced stealth technolog, departed at 10:50 am local time and headed to Darwin, Australia, airport sources told news agency PTI. No official reason was given as to why it was flying to Australia. But the HMS Prince of Wales, the UK Royal Navy's flagship aircraft carrier to which the F35 belonged, is in the area. HMS Prince of Wales has been conducting joint exercises off the Australia coast. How F-35 jet made emergency landing in Kerala The ordeal of the elite fighter jet started on June 14 when it made an emergency landing at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport following a suspected hydraulic issue while doing maneuvers in the Indo-Pacific. The jet, deployed on the aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales, was doing a routine sortie in the Arabian Sea when bad weather forced it to make the landing. Upon inspection, it was seen that the aircraft had issues with both its hydraulic system and auxiliary power unit. A team arrived from the UK and spend days repairing the plane. Initially, engineers from the aircraft carrier visited the jet and tried to repair it. They were unable to do so. Two weeks ago, the British defence ministry sent a team of 14 engineers to the Kerala airport who eventually made it flight-worthy again.

<p>The British Royal Navy F-35B &nbsp;left for Australia after getting clearance from a team that had completed maintenance work.<br>&nbsp;</p>

F35 fighter jet of UK leaves Kerala after being stranded for five weeks and inspiring memes and ridicule

<p>Right-wing social media influencers from the United States will tour Israel under an initiative&nbsp;funded by the latter's foreign ministry, a report said. The planned tour will entail 16 influencers touring Israel. These influencers, all aged below 30, will be the supporters of US President Donald Trump's MAGA (Make America Great Again) and America First campaigns.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that these influencers have hundreds of millions of followers on social media. The motive behind the exercise is to spur support for the Israeli government among American youths.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The Israeli government has been facing backlash in several Western countries for its protracted war in Gaza, where an alleged blockade of humanitarian support has triggered a food crisis. The report didn't specify any date for the initiative.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Yacov Livne, senior deputy director of the Israeli Foreign Ministry’s Department of Public Diplomacy, told the Israeli publication that amid support for Trump's MAGA, it is imperative for the country that the movement adopt a pro-Israel position.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The country's foreign ministry said it aimed to bring 550 such influencers to Israel by the end of this year by organising funded tours.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The ministry said the campaign assumed importance because the positive perspectives towards Israel are falling across all younger age groups. However, it noted that Israel enjoys the support of the Republicans and American conservatives.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Haaretz reported, quoting sources, that the influencers will be pushed to share with their followers a narrative that aligns with Israel's policy on the Palestinians.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“Their networks have huge followings, and their messages are more effective than if they came directly from the ministry," it added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Israel365 will conduct these tours. The organisation promotes support for Israel, specifically among Christians, based on biblical principles. It "stands unapologetically for the Jewish people’s God-given right to the entire Land of Israel”, reads its website.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The government will pay $86000 to the organisation to carry out the tour.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Thousands of Palestinians have died in Israeli attacks since October 2023. Israel attacked Gaza in response to Hamas' attack, in which over 1200 Israelis, mostly civilians, died.</p>

Right-wing social media influencers from the United States will tour Israel in an initiative funded by the latter's foreign ministry, a report said.

Right-wing social media influencers from the United States will tour Israel under an initiative funded by the latter's foreign ministry, a report said. The planned tour will entail 16 influencers touring Israel. These influencers, all aged below 30, will be the supporters of US President Donald Trump's MAGA (Make America Great Again) and America First campaigns. Israeli newspaper Haaretz reported that these influencers have hundreds of millions of followers on social media. The motive behind the exercise is to spur support for the Israeli government among American youths. The Israeli government has been facing backlash in several Western countries for its protracted war in Gaza, where an alleged blockade of humanitarian support has triggered a food crisis. The report didn't specify any date for the initiative. Yacov Livne, senior deputy director of the Israeli Foreign Ministry’s Department of Public Diplomacy, told the Israeli publication that amid support for Trump's MAGA, it is imperative for the country that the movement adopt a pro-Israel position. The country's foreign ministry said it aimed to bring 550 such influencers to Israel by the end of this year by organising funded tours. The ministry said the campaign assumed importance because the positive perspectives towards Israel are falling across all younger age groups. However, it noted that Israel enjoys the support of the Republicans and American conservatives. Haaretz reported, quoting sources, that the influencers will be pushed to share with their followers a narrative that aligns with Israel's policy on the Palestinians. “Their networks have huge followings, and their messages are more effective than if they came directly from the ministry," it added. Israel365 will conduct these tours. The organisation promotes support for Israel, specifically among Christians, based on biblical principles. It "stands unapologetically for the Jewish people’s God-given right to the entire Land of Israel”, reads its website. The government will pay $86000 to the organisation to carry out the tour. Thousands of Palestinians have died in Israeli attacks since October 2023. Israel attacked Gaza in response to Hamas' attack, in which over 1200 Israelis, mostly civilians, died.

<p>Israel-Gaza war: The country's foreign ministry said it aimed to bring 550 such influencers to Israel by the end of this year by organising funded tours.</p>

Israel to fund tour of MAGA-supporter influencers for favourable Palestine narrative: Report

<p>They predicted Princess Diana's death. They foresaw 9/11. They even warned of a global pandemic long before the world knew the word "COVID." Now, two famed mystics—one long deceased, the other alive and active—are making a chilling new prophecy: alien contact is imminent. The legendary Bulgarian seer Baba Vanga, whose eerie track record continues to stun believers and sceptics alike, is said to have predicted that Earth will make first contact with extraterrestrial life in 2025—and they've even predicted when the little green men will talk to humanity. Curious? Read on to know when aliens would say hi to us.</p><h2><strong>So, when will aliens contact humans?</strong></h2><p>As per the predictions by Baba Vanga, alien contact with us would happen during a major global sporting event. A similar prediction has also been made by the so-called Living Nostradamus. And guess what? This year alone, major sporting events like the Women's Euro Final, Women's Rugby World Cup, and several high-profile Formula 1 races are on the calendar. Now the question is: Will one of these be the moment aliens finally reveal themselves?</p><p>While Vanga died in 1996, her predictions continue to gain traction decades later. However, adding a modern twist to Vanga's vision is Brazilian psychic Athos Salomé, often dubbed the "Living Nostradamus" for his unnervingly accurate insights into global events. As per Mirror, Salomé says that the key to discovering alien life won't be flying saucers, an alien invasion or radio signals—but science itself.</p><p>According to him, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope—launched in 2021 and capable of peering back to the earliest moments of the universe—could be humanity's gateway to alien contact. Talking to Femail, he said, "Thanks to the James Webb telescope, humanity might finally get the answer to the existence of alien life, while governments like the US may declassify UFO files." Such a disclosure, he argues, could "revolutionise one's view about the universe in which we exist - and about ourselves."</p>

Baba Vanga, whose eerie track record continues to stun believers and sceptics alike, is said to have predicted that Earth will make first contact with extraterrestrial life in 2025—and they've even predicted when the little green men will talk to humanity. Curious? Read on to know when

They predicted Princess Diana's death. They foresaw 9/11. They even warned of a global pandemic long before the world knew the word "COVID." Now, two famed mystics—one long deceased, the other alive and active—are making a chilling new prophecy: alien contact is imminent. The legendary Bulgarian seer Baba Vanga, whose eerie track record continues to stun believers and sceptics alike, is said to have predicted that Earth will make first contact with extraterrestrial life in 2025—and they've even predicted when the little green men will talk to humanity. Curious? Read on to know when aliens would say hi to us. So, when will aliens contact humans? As per the predictions by Baba Vanga, alien contact with us would happen during a major global sporting event. A similar prediction has also been made by the so-called Living Nostradamus. And guess what? This year alone, major sporting events like the Women's Euro Final, Women's Rugby World Cup, and several high-profile Formula 1 races are on the calendar. Now the question is: Will one of these be the moment aliens finally reveal themselves? While Vanga died in 1996, her predictions continue to gain traction decades later. However, adding a modern twist to Vanga's vision is Brazilian psychic Athos Salomé, often dubbed the "Living Nostradamus" for his unnervingly accurate insights into global events. As per Mirror, Salomé says that the key to discovering alien life won't be flying saucers, an alien invasion or radio signals—but science itself. According to him, NASA's James Webb Space Telescope—launched in 2021 and capable of peering back to the earliest moments of the universe—could be humanity's gateway to alien contact. Talking to Femail, he said, "Thanks to the James Webb telescope, humanity might finally get the answer to the existence of alien life, while governments like the US may declassify UFO files." Such a disclosure, he argues, could "revolutionise one's view about the universe in which we exist - and about ourselves."

<p>Baba Vanga, whose eerie track record continues to stun believers and sceptics alike, is said to have predicted that Earth will make first contact with extraterrestrial life in 2025—and they've even predicted when the little green men will talk to humanity. Curious? Read on to know when</p>

Baba Vanga and Living Nostradamus's chilling 2025 prediction: Aliens to say 'hi' during...

<p>A Brazilian journalist stepped on the body of a missing girl in a river whom he was reporting about at the exact same time. Lenildo Frazao was on the story of Raissa, a 13-year-old girl who had gone swimming in the Mearim River in Maranhao state on June 30, but later vanished. He stepped inside the river to show how strong the current is, which was hampering search efforts for the girl. When he was waist-deep inside the water, he reacted to something in the water. His feet had touched something, and he wasn't sure what it was. Frazao got scared and came out of the river. He wasn't sure what it was, but he knew that something was not right. He alerted the rescue officers about the object in the river. They went to the exact spot, and found Raissa's dead body at the bottom. The incident has left Frazao disturbed.</p><h2><strong>Brazilian journalist stumbled on missing girl's arm</strong></h2><p>A video of the journalist on social media shows Frazao inside the river, with water up to his waist. He can be seen talking to the camera about the flow of water, when he stumbles upon something, and says, "I think there’s something down here at the bottom of the water." He seems frazzled about what he had come across, and immediately exits the river. Frazao fears that he might have stepped on the girl's arm. He says, "No, I’m not going, I’m scared. It looked like an arm – could it be her? But it might be a fish, too. I don’t know." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/spear-lodged-in-head-teen-girl-fights-for-life-after-australia-domestic-violence-incident-1753094191186"><strong>Spear lodged in head, teen girl fights for life after domestic violence incident</strong></a></p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Brazilian journalist discovers body of missing 12yo girl while filming report about her disappearance <a href="https://t.co/73ygG2tGYh">pic.twitter.com/73ygG2tGYh</a></p>&mdash; RT (@RT_com) <a href="https://twitter.com/RT_com/status/1947325518434500618?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 21, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<h2><strong>Missing girl was found on exactly the same spot</strong></h2><p>He alerts rescue teams about what he felt in the water. Firefighters and divers acted on his finding and went to the location Frazao mentioned. They ended up finding Raissa's dead body at the exact place the journalist indicated it could be. The officials later confirmed that it belonged to the missing girl. A post-mortem examination was carried out and no signs of violence or foul play were revealed. Her cause of death was determined to be accidental drowning. The journalist spoke to the media about his experience, saying he knew something was not right at the moment after he felt like there was an arm underneath his foot. "It was terrifying. I wasn’t sure what it was at first, but something told me we needed to alert the firefighters immediately." Also Read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/trending/man-sucked-into-mri-machine-after-entering-room-wearing-chain-dies-of-injuries-1753086456963"><strong>Man sucked into MRI machine after entering room wearing chain, dies of injuries</strong></a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The girl had entered the Mearim river for a swim to fight the heat. However, the river has strong currents and hidden underwater sinkholes, something the journalist had also spoken about in his report before he stepped on the girl's arm. People on social media are just as stunned by the timing of the discovery as Frazao. They are pointing out how he stumbled upon her body at the exact moment he was reporting about her. “You never expect something like this to happen while doing your job. I’ll never forget what I felt that day in the river," Frazao said. People are commending him for his presence of mind and alerting the rescue teams about it.</p>

Journalist stumbles on missing girl's dead body: A young girl went missing after going for a swim in a river in Brazil, and a journalist was reporting about the strong current of the river when he felt something under his feet. It was the missing girl.

A Brazilian journalist stepped on the body of a missing girl in a river whom he was reporting about at the exact same time. Lenildo Frazao was on the story of Raissa, a 13-year-old girl who had gone swimming in the Mearim River in Maranhao state on June 30, but later vanished. He stepped inside the river to show how strong the current is, which was hampering search efforts for the girl. When he was waist-deep inside the water, he reacted to something in the water. His feet had touched something, and he wasn't sure what it was. Frazao got scared and came out of the river. He wasn't sure what it was, but he knew that something was not right. He alerted the rescue officers about the object in the river. They went to the exact spot, and found Raissa's dead body at the bottom. The incident has left Frazao disturbed. Brazilian journalist stumbled on missing girl's arm A video of the journalist on social media shows Frazao inside the river, with water up to his waist. He can be seen talking to the camera about the flow of water, when he stumbles upon something, and says, "I think there’s something down here at the bottom of the water." He seems frazzled about what he had come across, and immediately exits the river. Frazao fears that he might have stepped on the girl's arm. He says, "No, I’m not going, I’m scared. It looked like an arm – could it be her? But it might be a fish, too. I don’t know." Also Read: Spear lodged in head, teen girl fights for life after domestic violence incident

<p>Journalist stumbles on missing girl's dead body: A young girl went missing after going for a swim in a river in Brazil, and a journalist was reporting about the strong current of the river when he felt something under his feet. It was the missing girl.</p>

Brazilian journalist stumbles upon same missing girl's dead body whose story he was reporting. Watch

<p>New York Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani has said that he is in Uganda after several posts on social media urged him to return to Africa, the place where he was born. In a cheeky dig at his opponents, Mamdani, in a post on social media, said that he is visiting family and friends in Uganda but promised that he will be back soon. This comes amid United States President Donald Trump's deportation threats to Mamdani. Mamdani, in a video, also explained the correct spelling of his name after Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt mispronounced it.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>“I'm in Uganda to visit family and friends. But depending on your perspective, don't worry or I'm sorry: I'll be back by the end of the month. See you soon, NYC. But depending on your perspective, don't worry, or I'm sorry: I'll be back by the end of the month. See you soon, NYC," Mamdani said. Mamdani took a short break from his campaign trail for November election to celebrate his recent marriage. He will return to NYC by the end of July.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Good morning! I&#39;m in Uganda to visit family and friends. <br><br>But depending on your perspective, don&#39;t worry or I&#39;m sorry: I&#39;ll be back by the end of the month. <br><br>See you soon, NYC. <a href="https://t.co/fIOf5NcZqy">pic.twitter.com/fIOf5NcZqy</a></p>&mdash; Zohran Kwame Mamdani (@ZohranKMamdani) <a href="https://twitter.com/ZohranKMamdani/status/1946942084457337075?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 20, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Leavitt, on July 18, referred to Mamdani as "Zamdami" at her briefing. “The name is Mamdani. M-A-M-D-A-N-I,” the New York Democratic mayoral nominee said in a video. Leavitt was asked by a reporter why President Donald Trump said he won’t be getting involved in the New York City mayoral race. The press secretary mispronounced the name and said that Trump “reserves the right to get involved in races, or not get involved in races” “Although [Trump] has gone as far as to say he absolutely does not want to see Zamdami elected — who is a known communist, who supports the abolishment of private property, the defunding of police,” she said.</p>

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-media-max-width="560"><p lang="zxx" dir="ltr"><a href="https://t.co/hJPXiifgdV">pic.twitter.com/hJPXiifgdV</a></p>&mdash; bryan metzger (@metzgov) <a href="https://twitter.com/metzgov/status/1945914245817758051?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">July 17, 2025</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>

<p>Recently, Mamdani was caught in the midst of controversies over his old social media posts and his visit to a Brooklyn mosque during the Mayoral campaign trail. His old social media posts include showing the middle finger to a statue of Christopher Columbus in Astoria and a series of tweets in which he appears to be defending US cleric Anwar al-Awlaki, who was linked to the terrorist group al-Qaida. He has been called "100 percent Lunatic Communist" by Donald Trump. Mamdani registered a spectacular victory in New York mayoral primary last month, defeating Governor Andrew Cuomo. Mamdani who identifies as Democratic socialist, currently represents Astoria and Long Island City in the New York State Assembly.</p>

New York Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani has returned to Uganda after several social media users urged him to go back to Africa. In a cheeky dig at his opponents, he said that he is sorry but he would return soon to NYC.

New York Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani has said that he is in Uganda after several posts on social media urged him to return to Africa, the place where he was born. In a cheeky dig at his opponents, Mamdani, in a post on social media, said that he is visiting family and friends in Uganda but promised that he will be back soon. This comes amid United States President Donald Trump's deportation threats to Mamdani. Mamdani, in a video, also explained the correct spelling of his name after Trump's Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt mispronounced it. “I'm in Uganda to visit family and friends. But depending on your perspective, don't worry or I'm sorry: I'll be back by the end of the month. See you soon, NYC. But depending on your perspective, don't worry, or I'm sorry: I'll be back by the end of the month. See you soon, NYC," Mamdani said. Mamdani took a short break from his campaign trail for November election to celebrate his recent marriage. He will return to NYC by the end of July.

<p>New York Democratic mayoral nominee Zohran Mamdani has returned to Uganda after several social media users urged him to go back to Africa. In a cheeky dig at his opponents, he said that he is sorry but he would return soon to NYC.</p>

Zohran Mamdani has gone back to Africa, says 'I am sorry but...': Here's the TRUTH about his visit

<p>The Taliban regime has turned norms around for girls ever since they came to power in August 2021. Education for girls in Afghanistan has been a tall ask. And now, as the nationwide university entrance exam results are announced, thousands of girls are pinning their hopes on change, wishing for laws to be changed in their favour.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Women in Afghanistan have been fighting for their freedom and rights. Speaking to news outlet TOLOnews, Nabina said, “To improve our economic, political, and social conditions, we need educated girls so we can rescue ourselves from these political crises. Therefore, we urge the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to reopen the schools for us as soon as possible.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Just like education is available and accessible to boys, girls are waiting to go back to school and university and live their dreams. Sophia, who is a teacher, said: “The continued closure of schools has had a very negative impact on students. Each girl who finishes sixth grade returns home in sorrow and despair because she no longer has hope of returning to school.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><strong>Also read: </strong><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/russia-becomes-the-1st-country-to-recognise-taliban-government-1751575058741"><strong>Russia becomes the 1st country to recognise Taliban govern</strong>ment</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Women's rights have been heavily targeted, be it education or even freedom of speech, among others. Four years and girls have not seen the sight of schools. Abiding by the norms and restrictions in place, Beheshta, a student, said, “It’s been nearly four years since we’ve been out of school. If schools were open and we had been allowed to take the Kankor exam, our results would have been announced yesterday, and I could have studied in my favourite field, journalism, and become a successful journalist. But we were not allowed to study.”</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Education for girls after sixth grade has been restricted in the country. In 2022, the Taliban said schools would be opened for girls and soon reversed it, allowing only girls below the age of 12 to receive formal education. Since then, girls have only hoped to return to school.&nbsp;</p>

The Taliban regime has turned norms around for girls ever since they came to power in August 2021. Education for girls in Afghanistan has been a tall ask. And now, as the nationwide university entrance exam results are announced, thousands of girls are pinning their hopes on change, wishing for laws to be changed in their favour.

The Taliban regime has turned norms around for girls ever since they came to power in August 2021. Education for girls in Afghanistan has been a tall ask. And now, as the nationwide university entrance exam results are announced, thousands of girls are pinning their hopes on change, wishing for laws to be changed in their favour. Women in Afghanistan have been fighting for their freedom and rights. Speaking to news outlet TOLOnews, Nabina said, “To improve our economic, political, and social conditions, we need educated girls so we can rescue ourselves from these political crises. Therefore, we urge the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan to reopen the schools for us as soon as possible.” Just like education is available and accessible to boys, girls are waiting to go back to school and university and live their dreams. Sophia, who is a teacher, said: “The continued closure of schools has had a very negative impact on students. Each girl who finishes sixth grade returns home in sorrow and despair because she no longer has hope of returning to school.” Also read: Russia becomes the 1st country to recognise Taliban government Women's rights have been heavily targeted, be it education or even freedom of speech, among others. Four years and girls have not seen the sight of schools. Abiding by the norms and restrictions in place, Beheshta, a student, said, “It’s been nearly four years since we’ve been out of school. If schools were open and we had been allowed to take the Kankor exam, our results would have been announced yesterday, and I could have studied in my favourite field, journalism, and become a successful journalist. But we were not allowed to study.” Education for girls after sixth grade has been restricted in the country. In 2022, the Taliban said schools would be opened for girls and soon reversed it, allowing only girls below the age of 12 to receive formal education. Since then, girls have only hoped to return to school.

<p>The Taliban regime has turned norms around for girls ever since they came to power in August 2021. Education for girls in Afghanistan has been a tall ask. And now, as the nationwide university entrance exam results are announced, thousands of girls are pinning their hopes on change, wishing for laws to be changed in their favour.</p>

Education banned since Taliban took over in 2021, girls still hope to return to school

<p>A New York Times report shares details of a Donald Trump party from 1993 at his luxury resort at Mar-a-Lago. The party was for young minor women, where the only other guest was the late Pedophile, Jeffrey Epstein. This NYT report comes just after the Wall Street Journal report, which revealed that Trump had once sent Epstein a provocative birthday note featuring nude pictures of women.&nbsp;</p><p>The party was a 'Calendar Girl Competition' with a swimsuit contest and was organised by George Houraney, a Florida-based businessman, who was surprised to see the guest list.</p><p>“I said, ‘Donald, this is supposed to be a party with V.I.P.s,’” Houraney said. “'You’re telling me it’s you and Epstein?’”. Trump dismissed concerns and proceeded with a gathering of women despite Epstein’s questionable history. Jill Harth, Houraney's then-girlfriend, accused Trump of groping and forcibly kissing her in a bedroom that evening. Another woman, a 22-year-old contestant, also alleged that Trump crawled into her bed uninvited.&nbsp;</p><p>Despite controversial behaviour from Epstein, the two remained friends and appeared again at the 1997 Victoria’s Secret “Angels” party in Manhattan.&nbsp;</p><p>In 2000, Ms Maxwell and Mr Epstein offered a job to Virginia Giuffre as a spa attendant at Mar-a-Lago. Ms. Giuffre accused them of forcing her into sexual relationships with several high-profile names, including Prince Andrew of the British Royal Family.&nbsp;</p><p>The NYT article details the friendship between Trump and Epstein from 1990 till 2004 when they had a fall-out. In an interview with Huffpost, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called the NYT report dumb and accused them of recycling old news.</p><p>“Dumb NYTimes reporters are desperately recycling news stories to try to link President Trump to Jeffrey Epstein,” Leavitt said. “It’s not news that Epstein was a member of the Mar A Lago club, because it’s the same club Donald Trump kicked Epstein out of for being a creep."</p>

A New York Times report details the ordeal of a 'Calendar Girl Competition' party thrown by Donald Trump for under-18 models at his luxury resort Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, also known as the ‘Winter White House’, with Jeffrey Epstein as the only other male guest. 

A New York Times report shares details of a Donald Trump party from 1993 at his luxury resort at Mar-a-Lago. The party was for young minor women, where the only other guest was the late Pedophile, Jeffrey Epstein. This NYT report comes just after the Wall Street Journal report, which revealed that Trump had once sent Epstein a provocative birthday note featuring nude pictures of women. The party was a 'Calendar Girl Competition' with a swimsuit contest and was organised by George Houraney, a Florida-based businessman, who was surprised to see the guest list. “I said, ‘Donald, this is supposed to be a party with V.I.P.s,’” Houraney said. “'You’re telling me it’s you and Epstein?’”. Trump dismissed concerns and proceeded with a gathering of women despite Epstein’s questionable history. Jill Harth, Houraney's then-girlfriend, accused Trump of groping and forcibly kissing her in a bedroom that evening. Another woman, a 22-year-old contestant, also alleged that Trump crawled into her bed uninvited. Despite controversial behaviour from Epstein, the two remained friends and appeared again at the 1997 Victoria’s Secret “Angels” party in Manhattan. In 2000, Ms Maxwell and Mr Epstein offered a job to Virginia Giuffre as a spa attendant at Mar-a-Lago. Ms. Giuffre accused them of forcing her into sexual relationships with several high-profile names, including Prince Andrew of the British Royal Family. The NYT article details the friendship between Trump and Epstein from 1990 till 2004 when they had a fall-out. In an interview with Huffpost, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt called the NYT report dumb and accused them of recycling old news. “Dumb NYTimes reporters are desperately recycling news stories to try to link President Trump to Jeffrey Epstein,” Leavitt said. “It’s not news that Epstein was a member of the Mar A Lago club, because it’s the same club Donald Trump kicked Epstein out of for being a creep."

<p>A New York Times report details the ordeal of a 'Calendar Girl Competition' party thrown by Donald Trump for under-18 models at his luxury resort Mar-A-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, also known as the ‘Winter White House’, with Jeffrey Epstein as the only other male guest.&nbsp;</p>

Donald Trump threw a 'Calendar Girl Competition' party for young models at Mar-A-Lago : Jeffrey Epstein was the only male guest, says event planner

<p>Maherin Chowdhury, a teacher at Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara, was among those who died on Monday, after a&nbsp;Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) training jet crashed into the school campus. She was killed trying to protect her students. The death toll of the crash reached 27 on Tuesday, with at least 88 people being treated in hospitals.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Chowdury, 42, died at Dhaka's Medical College Hospital. She had&nbsp;suffered 100 per cent burns. Eyewitnesses said she didn't hesitate even for a moment before embracing several students to protect them from the fire.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Fahim Khan, a student, said that after the blast, he found the teacher holding several children tightly against her chest. She was still standing amid the flames, protecting them. While the children survived, the woman died during treatment. "She was still standing amid the flames, protecting them," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Her husband, Monsur Helal, told Daily Observer that the teacher told him before dying that the aircraft had crashed when she&nbsp;was leading the children out of the classroom.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Meanwhile, rescuer Ramjan Ali Seikh told Dhaka Tribune that Junayet, a Class 3 student, died in his arms.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"When I found him, his condition was so serious. His little body was burned, and he could not breathe properly. He took his last breath in front of my eyes," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Aviation experts questioned the rationale behind allowing training aircraft fly over a densely populated area like Dhaka.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Kazi Wahidul Alam told the Daily Star that operating training aircraft in civilian areas is dangerous.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Despite the risks, the air force aircraft continue to use the sole runway at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. We have long been demanding the relocation of the air force base near Dhaka airport," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>A BAF pilot told the paper, requesting anonymity, that training in such a populated area poses additional challenges to military jet pilots.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>"Although the entire field is supposed to be clear of any building over one or two storeys, there are plenty of high-rise buildings in the flight path. As a result, we have to gain altitude very fast and remain at higher altitudes," he added.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>The fighter jets, FT-7 BGI, can fly at a speed of over 2400 km per hour.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Imran Asif, the CEO of Air Astra, said the civilian deaths could have been avoided had the training been conducted from the air force base outside the Bangladeshi capital.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Another senior pilot said he had never faced a delay anywhere in the world on account of the air force operating from a civilian airport. "Dhaka and Chattogram are probably the only international airports that allow such fighter jet activities," he said.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the pilot tried to steer the plane towards a less-populated area but failed. The crash took place due to a mechanical failure.</p>

Maherin Chowdhury, a teacher at Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara, was among those who died on Monday, after a Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) training jet crashed into a college and school campus in Dhaka.

Maherin Chowdhury, a teacher at Milestone School and College in Dhaka’s Uttara, was among those who died on Monday, after a Bangladesh Air Force (BAF) training jet crashed into the school campus. She was killed trying to protect her students. The death toll of the crash reached 27 on Tuesday, with at least 88 people being treated in hospitals. Chowdury, 42, died at Dhaka's Medical College Hospital. She had suffered 100 per cent burns. Eyewitnesses said she didn't hesitate even for a moment before embracing several students to protect them from the fire. Fahim Khan, a student, said that after the blast, he found the teacher holding several children tightly against her chest. She was still standing amid the flames, protecting them. While the children survived, the woman died during treatment. "She was still standing amid the flames, protecting them," he said. Her husband, Monsur Helal, told Daily Observer that the teacher told him before dying that the aircraft had crashed when she was leading the children out of the classroom. Meanwhile, rescuer Ramjan Ali Seikh told Dhaka Tribune that Junayet, a Class 3 student, died in his arms. "When I found him, his condition was so serious. His little body was burned, and he could not breathe properly. He took his last breath in front of my eyes," he said. Aviation experts questioned the rationale behind allowing training aircraft fly over a densely populated area like Dhaka. Kazi Wahidul Alam told the Daily Star that operating training aircraft in civilian areas is dangerous. "Despite the risks, the air force aircraft continue to use the sole runway at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. We have long been demanding the relocation of the air force base near Dhaka airport," he said. A BAF pilot told the paper, requesting anonymity, that training in such a populated area poses additional challenges to military jet pilots. "Although the entire field is supposed to be clear of any building over one or two storeys, there are plenty of high-rise buildings in the flight path. As a result, we have to gain altitude very fast and remain at higher altitudes," he added. The fighter jets, FT-7 BGI, can fly at a speed of over 2400 km per hour. Imran Asif, the CEO of Air Astra, said the civilian deaths could have been avoided had the training been conducted from the air force base outside the Bangladeshi capital. Another senior pilot said he had never faced a delay anywhere in the world on account of the air force operating from a civilian airport. "Dhaka and Chattogram are probably the only international airports that allow such fighter jet activities," he said. Inter Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that the pilot tried to steer the plane towards a less-populated area but failed. The crash took place due to a mechanical failure.

<p>Bangladesh air force jet crash: Chowdury, 42, died at Dhaka's Medical College Hospital. She had&nbsp;suffered 100 per cent burns.</p>

'Stood amid flames': How hero teacher saved students from Bangladesh jet crash

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