At least 18 people are dead after a stampede at New Delhi railway station in India

Former Spanish soccer federation president Luis Rubiales was found guilty of sexual assault for kissing player Jenni Hermoso without her consent after the 2023 Women's World Cup final. Rubiales was fined and given a restraining order but avoided prison time. Three other defendants were acquitted of coercion charges. The incident sparked outrage and a debate on sexism in sports. Rubiales denied the charges and plans to appeal the ruling. The aftermath led to Rubiales' resignation...

Chantal Kreviazuk, a Grammy-nominated singer, changed the lyrics of the Canadian national anthem during a hockey game to express outrage at abuses of power, despite apologizing for any offense caused. The lyric change was made in response to growing political tensions between the US and Canada, with fans booing anthems and Trump joking about Canada becoming the 51st US state. Despite controversy, Kreviazuk defended her actions and the anthem change, with the possibility of the...

Former British Prime Minister Liz Truss spoke at the Conservative Political Action Conference, expressing support for a "Trump revolution" in the UK, advocating for policies like tax cuts, deporting illegal immigrants, and promoting free speech media networks to combat censorship. Truss, who served briefly in office and lost her seat as an MP, highlighted her desire for a more conservative and nationalist approach in Britain, drawing inspiration from former US President Donald Trump. Despite facing...

Hong Kong's Democratic Party, founded in 1994, announced plans to disband amid China's national security crackdown, requiring a 75% majority vote from members. The crackdown, including arrests and electoral system changes, has marginalized opposition parties like the Democratic Party and drawn international criticism. Key members, including Martin Lee, have faced legal repercussions, with the Civic Party also dissolving in 2023 due to similar pressures. Full Article

Julia Wandel, a 23-year-old Polish woman who claimed she could be Madeleine McCann, has been charged with four counts of stalking the missing girl's family. She was arrested at Bristol Airport and is accused of stalking offences alleged to have occurred between January 3 2024 and February 15 2025. Wandel is in custody and scheduled to appear at Leicester Magistrates' Court, while a 60-year-old woman from Wales, also arrested for stalking, has been released on...

India and Pakistan held a flag meeting along the Line of Control in Jammu and Kashmir's Poonch district to ease tension after recent incidents of cross-border firing and an IED attack. The brigade-commander level meeting emphasized the importance of maintaining peace along the borders. Ceasefire violations have been rare since the two countries renewed an agreement on February 25, 2021. Full Article