Posts

Showing posts from March, 2025

BBC Verify: What satellite images reveal about Myanmar's quake

Myanmar's military government says at least 2,000 people were killed in last week's 7.7 magnitude quake. from BBC News https://ift.tt/KMCoQld

US deports more alleged gang members to El Salvador

Officials said 17 alleged criminals were deported despite a court order. from BBC News https://ift.tt/szknvaN

Five Israeli men acquitted of rape charge in Cyprus

The woman told police she was sexually assaulted and raped by the five men in September, 2023. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NIWMLtz

Israel orders evacuation of southern Gaza city of Rafah

It is the biggest such order since Israel resumed its offensive in the Palestinian territory earlier this month. from BBC News https://ift.tt/eBQ5h3x

Decision day in court for Marine Le Pen's French presidential hopes

Accused of misusing EU funds, Monday's verdict could determine whether the far-right National Rally party leader can run for French president. from BBC News https://ift.tt/BsoGe3l

Rajasthan Royals ring more alarm bells for Chennai Super Kings

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/7IUlS6V

Man City rallies to beat Bournemouth and reach FA Cup semifinals but Haaland goes off injured

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/kBvJeiO

More Myanmar quake survivors pulled from rubble as hundreds still missing

At least 1,700 people have died in Myanmar, and while many countries have sent aid and support, a lack of equipment is severely hampering rescue efforts. from BBC News https://ift.tt/g4JzysM

Japan chain shuts shops after pests found in food

Sukiya announced the temporary closure after customers found an insect and a rat in their food. from BBC News https://ift.tt/YkJ1g30

Nihal Sarin wins Tashkent Open, pockets $20,000 prize money

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/BSwK6Ng

'It's going to get worse': American car buyers brace for sweeping auto tariffs

"The prices in the wholesale market have skyrocketed already and it's going to get worse," one car seller told the BBC. from BBC News https://ift.tt/DJmE58C

Vance scolds Denmark during Greenland trip

Denmark's prime minister said the visit by the US VP and other top officials  showed a "lack of respect". from BBC News https://ift.tt/IWf5QuH

MS Dhoni becomes CSK’s highest scorer of all time in defeat to RCB

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/5G84iLI

IPL 2025: RCB end 17-year wait to win in Chennai, thrash CSK by 50 runs

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/EKoMgIX

SRH vs LSG: Shardul Thakur shines with ball and Nicholas Pooran closes out with bat

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/sczjehR

Six dead after tourist submarine sinks in Red Sea

Another 39 people were rescued after the vessel sank in the Red Sea on Thursday morning. from BBC News https://ift.tt/Z62CsBx

Malcolm in the Middle's brother recast for revival

Erik Per Sullivan, who played Malcolm's younger brother Dewey, will not return to the show. from BBC News https://ift.tt/MKf6Zik

Squash: How Anahat Singh is focussing on the long-game as she takes up the senior circuit challenge

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/fcjTHvm

UN fears war as barrel bombs dropped in South Sudan

The UN issues a stark warning following fighting between the army and the White army militia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/lfjwBpE

After learning harsh lessons at Olympics, boxer Jaismine makes changes in technique

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/ZIq8NeU

Two French air display jets crash in rehearsal

The three occupants of the two Alpha Jets that collided ejected and were "found alive and conscious". from BBC News https://ift.tt/jWg5sDl

Friend recalls final moments of South African pilot before air show crash

Decorated test pilot James O'Connell was in a "good frame of mind" prior to the crash, the BBC is told. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6FXD8Lq

IPL, DC vs LSG: Ashutosh Sharma secures win for Delhi from the jaws of defeat

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/v17JK6h

Russia accused of 'hollow' peace talks as fresh strike injures dozens

Russian missiles hit the city of Sumy as negotiators met the US delegation in Saudi Arabia for talks. from BBC News https://ift.tt/y4zfrbk

India-China relations: Modi's hope for a thaw amid uncertain geopolitics

India and China are natural competitors but developments in strained ties can help with easing diplomatic tensions. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6TvQWHa

Israeli strike at Gaza hospital kills Hamas official and aide

Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry said medical staff had been injured and some of the hospital destroyed. from BBC News https://ift.tt/cNRab39

CSK vs MI: Super Kings return to familiar ploy as trio of tweakers take down Mumbai

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/rwTv26I

Moment police chase ends in four car pile-up in Paris

Thirteen people - 10 of them police officers - have been injured after a car chase in the French capital. from BBC News https://ift.tt/SP3Qjuq

Canada can win trade war with US, foreign affairs minister Mélanie Joly says

Canada is among the countries waiting to see what Trump's 2 April reciporcal tariffs look like. from BBC News https://ift.tt/x06ve9B

IPL 2025: Where will Ishan Kishan fit in SRH’s power-packed batting unit?

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/bwyvluP

Dear Daughter: I too feel ugly sometimes

Bollywood actor Kalki Koechlin advises her five-year-old on how to navigate the pressure to appear beautiful. from BBC News https://ift.tt/5gmVyhu

Will recapture of presidential palace change course of Sudan war?

Sudan's army has retaken the presidential palace from the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), but what's next after two years of war? from BBC News https://ift.tt/IGvznpk

'We will rescue anyone': BBC accompanies Syria's White Helmets after deadly attacks

The BBC accompanies the civil defence group as they respond to violence in Syria's coastal region. from BBC News https://ift.tt/6wxMcfF

Prince William rides in tank during Estonia visit

The Prince of Wales has visited troops at a strategically important army base on Russia's border from BBC News https://ift.tt/lgxInAH

Mohammed Siraj on Champions Trophy snub: ‘I only have a cricket ball in my hands’

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/Xfcvepn

NBA champion Boston Celtics to be sold for a record $6.1 billion

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/ilPRDnm

Zelensky tells Russia to drop 'unnecessary' demands ahead of peace talks

Ukraine's leader also says taking Nato membership off the table would be a "big gift to Russia". from BBC News https://ift.tt/pYJ8rdQ

'It's him, it's him!' - Mother spots son deported from US in mega-prison footage

Some relatives of accused and deported gang members say their sons have been wrongly swept up in a Trump administration crackdown. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WI78OYN

Shubman Gill: ‘Gujarat Titans have played the most consistent cricket over the last 3 years’

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/zEwd7kD

Sindhu’s search for form continues with defeat against world No 31; Srikanth beats Prannoy in clash of veterans

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/QYbgOd2

Trump hails 'very good' phone call with Zelensky

The US president says peace efforts are "very much on track" after an hour-long conversation. from BBC News https://ift.tt/PbLmpQF

BBC Verify: Mapping Israel's wave of strikes

More than 400 people have been killed in Israeli strikes on Gaza, according to the Hamas-run health ministry. BBC Verify’s Nick Beake has been assessing footage of the strikes and building a picture of the damage done. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CKhuV3m

RR IPL 2025 Full Schedule: Rajasthan Royals fixtures, match list, dates, timings, venues

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/098QsIY

Missing South African girl was wanted for her 'eyes and skin'

Court witnesses reveal shocking details about the disappearance of Joshlin Smith. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FbpgoVM

Fiance Nidhi ushers in Vidit Gujrathi’s wins, as the perennially harried GM aces Freestyle Chess where preparations seldom matter

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/GtVvcHs

Why All England Open winner Shi Yuqi is not the stereotypical Chinese champion

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/qsOk4rE

Watch: Tornado destruction in Missouri hits residents hard

Residents describe a 'really rough night', as tornadoes claim at least 12 lives and leave destruction throughout the state. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iWHIqbS

Trump and Putin to hold call on ceasefire deal soon, US envoy says

Steve Witkoff, who recently met Putin, says he expects the presidents to have a positive discussion. from BBC News https://ift.tt/FV7qE1G

Will Karun Nair’s return to the IPL improve his chances of a Test recall?

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/4ZH0ueP

Tens of thousands attend anti-government protest in Serbia

The collapse of a station canopy that killed 15 people has galvanised anger towards the government. from BBC News https://ift.tt/TOfF3t6

Denied in 2022, Victorious in 2025, Ankush set for Asian C’ships as first int’l comp

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/D3wIAfc

Watch how cricketers spent Holi: Sachin Tendulkar ambushes Yuvraj Singh; Rahul Dravid gets smeared in gulal

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/Yn2P3wo

Germany is back, says Merz after historic spending deal

Germany's conservative leader clinches an major financial agreement ahead of a crunch vote in parliament. from BBC News https://ift.tt/WRUKnGc

Duda: US nuclear weapons in Poland would be 'deterrent' for Russia

Andrzej Duda tells the BBC's Jeremy Bowen he is confident Donald Trump has a plan to handle Russia. from BBC News https://ift.tt/t7hjPkd

All England: How Lakshya Sen upstaged defending champion Jonatan Christie

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/bcBef7A

World Para Athletics Grand Prix: For India’s wheelchair racers, hurdles are off the track too

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/sdjQTko

EU hits back at Trump tariffs and warns against trade war

For consumers, higher prices loom on supermarket shelves, but for businesses and industry the risks are higher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/XuqZ5Kj

All England badminton: Lakshya Sen faces Jonatan test in second round

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/9XK7izC

Whole families killed in recent Syria violence, says UN

The UN human rights office has verified the killing of 111 civilians in the coastal region, but says the actual figure is far higher. from BBC News https://ift.tt/VrvjOf5

All England: How with long rallies and tall tosses, Malvika Bansod ousted World No 12 Yeo Jia Min

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/0Q3VpM1

'They live in big fear': The BBC visits displaced Alawites in Lebanon

Thousands of Syrians have crossed into Lebanon from the provinces of Latakia and Tartus. from BBC News https://ift.tt/OxLpvmX

What we know about the oil tanker and cargo vessel collision

BBC Verify examines how a ship carrying a highly-toxic chemical hit a tanker in the North Sea transporting jet fuel. from BBC News https://ift.tt/yjMCsr9

Romanian far-right populist appeals against poll ban

Sunday's decision sparked violent protests by Calin Georgescu's supporters in the capital Bucharest. from BBC News https://ift.tt/iIdOTGq

Romanian far-right presidential hopeful barred from poll rerun

Calin Georgescu took an unexpected first place in December's election, which was then annulled. from BBC News https://ift.tt/NAbLCDS

Rohit Sharma says he’s ‘not going to retire from this format’ after India win Champions Trophy

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/vSt3KJo

Israel to cut off electricity supply to Gaza, minister says

Eli Cohen's announcement on Sunday came one week after Israel cut off all aid supplies to the territory. from BBC News https://ift.tt/zrMloT6

ICC Champions Trophy: Redemption for KL Rahul as crucial innings eases pain of World Cup final

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/3MoKB0q

India vs New Zealand final preview: Why Gautam Gambhir, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli had a intense meeting on field before the Champions Trophy final

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/ztD4wQS

What is hantavirus, disease which killed Gene Hackman's wife?

Betsy Arakawa died from a respiratory illness linked to a rare virus transmitted by infected rodents. Here's what to know about the deadly disease. from BBC News https://ift.tt/tgh5P4E

Two days before the Champions Trophy final, what’s the mood in the finalists’ camp

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/efizy85

Four big things Trump and his team took on this week

The past seven days have seen tariffs implemented, a major domestic speech and developments on relations with Ukraine. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9vSyiwG

Sudan takes UAE to world court over 'complicity in genocide'

The UAE has strongly rejected Sudan's allegations, calling the case a "cynical publicity stunt." from BBC News https://ift.tt/9rH2MIR

Fenerbahce coach Jose Mourinho on racism claims: ‘I’m the opposite of racist’

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/uDMyx0b

Teen armed with gun overpowered by passengers onboard plane

The 17-year-old was restrained after sneaking into a Melbourne airport and getting onto an aircraft, police say. from BBC News https://ift.tt/9uaz6LP

What pausing US intelligence means for Ukraine's military operation

Without US intelligence, Ukraine will not be able to make such effective use of long-range Western weaponry, writes Paul Adams. from BBC News https://ift.tt/w0eIDbK

Athletes who represented USA at Olympics, Paralympics to get $200,000 in post-retirement benefits

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/8KmGaUq

US confirms direct talks with Hamas over Gaza hostages

Israel was consulted prior to the talks, according to the White House, after reports said the two sides were discussing the release of hostages. from BBC News https://ift.tt/az82U4J

ICC Champions Trophy: Why India should be wary of New Zealand in the final

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/1LDR86M

Run, Virat run: Kohli’s incredible stats for singles taken sums up knock against Australia

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/i8NJYy2

Jake Paul-Mike Tyson and other influencer bouts compromised safety, says World Boxing chief

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/ABFC6Qw

Is Travis Head the luckiest opening batsman or is it a parochial Indian fan’s lament?

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/N07M6tI

What hurdles does Europe's peace plan for Ukraine face?

Whatever words are used to frame the plan, enormous challenges lie ahead, the BBC's Frank Gardner writes. from BBC News https://ift.tt/fFgUuL0

Was Starmer's summit enough to sway Trump?

Europe stepping up is only half of the story and much depends on whether the US is willing to play its part. from BBC News https://ift.tt/7wOIG2y

Belfast factory to supply 5,000 missiles to Ukraine

The deal is worth up to £1.6bn and will involve recruiting 200 additional staff. from BBC News https://ift.tt/CtNLRdW

From T20 World Cup to ICC Champions Trophy – Varun Chakravarthy’s career comes full circle at the same venue

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/D4GKPB9

R&B hitmaker Angie Stone dead in car crash

The Wish I Didn't Miss You singer was involved in a collision in Alabama following a performance from BBC News https://ift.tt/dGjJEhA

WPL 2025: Home, no advantange, as RCB lose four straight; Shafali Verma’s 80* powers DC to big win

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/AvXgYZs

Nostalgia at Sharjah stadium: From a Guinness record to now playing to empty stands

from Sports | The Indian Express https://ift.tt/K5iCQl4

Vance took the lead attacking Zelensky. Why?

Is the US vice-president doing Trump's bidding or looking to the future? from BBC News https://ift.tt/TpVJ89w