‘Children constantly coughing’: Pakistan’s record smog forces people home

Two individuals, a 28-year-old Bollywood film worker and his 20-year-old partner, were found dead in their Southall flat after allegedly consuming a mystery green pill following a night out in South London. Neighbors described them as a hardworking couple with bright futures, expressing shock at their sudden deaths. Ealing Council has issued a warning about the pills, marked with an '80' and possibly an 'OP,' urging caution regarding illicit substances and advising anyone feeling unwell...

As the Edmonton Oilers face the Florida Panthers in the Stanley Cup finals, the series is framed not just as a sports competition but as a manifestation of Canadian identity amid U.S. political tensions, particularly under President Trump's administration. Historian Jason Wilson highlights the significance of hockey in defining Canadian culture, while opinions vary on public sentiment toward the Oilers, with some experts questioning the extent of national support due to divisive political issues. The...

The BBC has refuted White House claims regarding its Gaza coverage, stating that it did not retract any stories and stands by its reporting. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt accused the BBC of relying on Hamas for casualty figures and criticized its adjustments to the reported numbers, which the BBC clarified were standard practice as new information emerged. The BBC emphasized the challenges of reporting in Gaza due to restrictions on journalists and called...

Kagiso Rabada received a one-month suspension after testing positive for cocaine, as confirmed by the South African Institute for Drug-Free Sport. The 30-year-old fast bowler, who was with the Gujarat Titans at the time, admitted to the violation and apologized, with the positive test linked to a sample taken during the SA20 league in January. Following his suspension, Rabada returned to play two matches for Gujarat and is set to lead South Africa's bowling attack...

The National Audit Office (NAO) has reported that only 5% of live animals entering the UK are physically checked, significantly below the target of 100%, raising concerns about biosecurity and the risk of animal disease outbreaks such as bird flu and foot-and-mouth. The delays in implementing post-Brexit border checks and the flow of illegal meat through ports pose further threats to biosecurity, prompting calls for an urgent action plan and better coordination among agencies. In...

SINGAPORE: A 22-year-old man is set to be charged for a bomb hoax made during a flight preparing to depart from Changi Airport on February 14. The threat was made via social media, prompting the police to recall the aircraft for investigation, where the man was arrested; no threat items were found on him. He faces charges under Section 268A of the Penal Code, which could result in up to seven years in prison and...