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Thailand: Emergency declared in Bangkok as heavy rains trigger flooding
Bangkok, the capital of Thailand, is reeling under severe flooding after two days of relentless rain, with Bangkok declaring a flood disaster in all 50 districts.
Why 'Harry Potter' scrapped 2-part play for new version
Sonia Friedman, producer of the Harry Potter and the Cursed Child play, has attributed the decision to reduce its original two-part format to a single three-hour show to rising living costs.
Canada may end 1985 'Kanishka' bombing investigation
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) is reportedly considering scaling back its investigation into the 1985 Air India Flight 182 "Kanishka" bombing.
T-shirt torn, punches exchanged as passengers clash on Bangladesh flight
A mid-air brawl erupted on a Biman Bangladesh Airlines flight from London to Bangladesh on Thursday.
These London parks may not be worth the hype
London is famous for its many urban parks, which are often touted as must-visit spots.
Disappointment as hundreds waiting for Vijay told London event canceled
The planned public appearance of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay near London's The Shard was canceled on Tuesday due to safety concerns.
West End revival canceled after Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey exit
The much-anticipated London revival of Sunday in the Park with George has been called off after the lead actors, Ariana Grande and Jonathan Bailey, dropped out.
Harrods, Al Fayed estate facing over £200M abuse payout
Compensation claims by 275 alleged sexual abuse survivors of former Harrods owner Mohamed Al Fayed could reach up to £150 million, a law firm has said.
US secretly extracts alleged child-porn possessor diplomat out of UK
An American military attaché at the United States Embassy in London was reportedly detained and secretly flown back to the US after authorities allegedly found child pornography on his devices.
John Abraham to lead Ribhu Dasgupta's thriller next?
Bollywood actor John Abraham is all set to star in a new thriller directed by Ribhu Dasgupta, reported Pinkvilla.
Harry Styles announces dates for 2027 stadium tour
Harry Styles has announced the dates for the Together, Together Tour in 2027.
Teri Hatcher to play Miranda in 'Devil Wears Prada' musical
Teri Hatcher, the Desperate Housewives star, is set to take on the role of Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada: The Musical.
Iran dismisses reports Mojtaba Khamenei owns 2 penthouses in London
The Iranian Embassy in India has dismissed media reports claiming that the country's Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, owns two luxury apartments near the Israeli embassy in London.
Prince Harry spotted working on 'mystery project' in London
Prince Harry was recently spotted at a London production studio, Tower Bridge Studios. The Duke of Sussex was there for most of the day on September 4, working on an undisclosed "mystery project."
TCS launches AI studio in London, plans 5,000 new jobs
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has announced the opening of an artificial intelligence (AI)-driven creative engineering studio in London.
This vintage 1930s limousine lookalike is now up for grabs
A unique wedding car, which looks like a vintage 1930s limousine, has been spotted on Bring A Trailer.
George Michael's 'Faith' music video guitar to be auctioned
The iconic acoustic guitar strummed by George Michael in the 1987 Faith music video is set to go under the hammer.
Meena Kumari's iconic 'Pakeezah' restored; to premiere in France
The iconic Bollywood film Pakeezah (1972), starring Meena Kumari, is set to return to the silver screen in a 4K restored version. The restoration was done by the Film Heritage Foundation (FHF) and took two years.
Netherlands moves 86 tons of gold from US, Canada
The Dutch central bank (DNB) has shifted 86 tons of gold from the US and Canada to London. The transfer took several months and was prompted by "increasing geopolitical unrest."
Uber's robotaxis hit London streets
Uber has launched its first-ever robotaxis in London, in collaboration with British autonomous vehicle (AV) company Wayve.
After Ariana Grande, Jonathan Bailey also exits West End show
Jonathan Bailey, who was set to star in the West End revival of Sunday in the Park with George, has announced his exit from the production.
This city has the most number of billionaires in Asia
The global billionaire population has seen its fastest growth since 2020, driven largely by the artificial intelligence (AI) boom.
Why London Science Museum has cut ties with BP
The London Science Museum has ended its long-standing partnership with oil and gas company BP.
Rupert Grint to return to 'Harry Potter'?
Rupert Grint, the actor who portrayed Ron Weasley in all eight Harry Potter films, will return to the stage as his iconic character in Broadway's Harry Potter and the Cursed Child.
When, where to watch 'Only Murders...' Season 6 on OTT
The sixth season of the acclaimed series Only Murders in the Building is set to premiere on December 8.
Sidhu Moosewala's hologram concert tour begins in October
Late Punjabi singer Sidhu Moosewala is set to make a posthumous return with a hologram concert tour, Signed To God World Tour.
'Program not appropriate': MEA after blocking Revanth Reddy's US visit
The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has said Telangana Chief Minister Revanth Reddy's proposed visit to the US was denied political clearance as it was deemed inappropriate considering Reddy's office and the visit's purpose.
Belgian university suspends academic who accused Jason Arday of plagiarism
Nathan Cofnas, the academic who accused Professor Jason Arday of plagiarism, has been suspended by Ghent University in Belgium.
Fugitive Mehul Choksi's lawyer charged with sexual assault in London
Vijay Aggarwal, a Delhi-based criminal trial lawyer and fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi's representative, has been arrested in London.
Bilibili takes on YouTube with global expansion
Chinese video-sharing platform Bilibili is gearing up for a major international expansion. The company has relaunched its international app and is working on an English-language website.
The Beatles biopic recreates iconic 'Abbey Road' album cover
The team behind the upcoming four-part Beatles biopic, directed by Sam Mendes, has been spotted filming outside Abbey Road Studios in London.
Cambridge's youngest black professor, Jason Arday, dies
Jason Arday, a former professor of sociology of education at the University of Cambridge, was found dead on Friday afternoon, the BBC reported.
Supreme Court quashes Rahul Gandhi's summons in Savarkar defamation case
The Supreme Court has quashed a Lucknow trial court's order summoning Rahul Gandhi in a criminal defamation case.
Big: Vijay's wife withdraws divorce plea
Sangeetha Sornalingam, the wife of Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief C Joseph Vijay, has withdrawn her divorce petition.
This Airbus flew nonstop for 24-hours. 3.5M people tracked it
Airbus's new passenger jet, the A350-1000ULR, has successfully completed an ultra-long test flight from Australia to France.
Who was Suneil Anand? Dev Anand's son dies at 70
Actor-director Suneil Anand, the son of legendary Bollywood actor Dev Anand, passed away in London of a heart attack recently. He was 70.
'True meaning of people power': Greta Thunberg hails CJP-led protest
Climate activist Greta Thunberg has expressed her support for the Cockroach Janta Party-led student protest over alleged irregularities in India's education system.
Saudi prince died from drug, alcohol overdose in London hotel
A 29-year-old Saudi prince died of a drug and alcohol overdose in a luxury London hotel, an inquest has found.
London Stock Exchange will soon let you trade 24/7
The London Stock Exchange (LSE) is gearing up to launch a new trading venue, LSE 24, which will operate outside its normal market hours.
Influencer brothers Andrew, Tristan Tate arrested in US
Influencer brothers Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested in Miami on Saturday. The arrest was made by the United States Marshals Service on a sealed warrant.
Tamannaah Bhatia starts shooting for 'Ragini 3'
Tamannaah Bhatia has begun filming for the upcoming horror film Ragini 3 in London.
Air pollution might be changing your sperm's DNA: Study
A recent study has revealed a potential link between air pollution and changes in sperm DNA, raising new concerns about its impact on male fertility.
NSE set to kick off $3B IPO marketing next week
The National Stock Exchange of India (NSE), the world's largest derivatives exchange by trading volume, is gearing up for a major milestone.
'Harry Potter' actor Michael Byrne dies at 82
British actor Michael Byrne, known for his roles in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1, Braveheart, and Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade, has passed away at 82.
Chris Brown owes former housekeeper $13M after vicious dog attack
A Los Angeles jury has ruled in favor of a housekeeper, Maria Avila, who was severely injured by a dog owned by singer Chris Brown.
Kevin Spacey 'felt attacked' by the gay community
In a recent episode of Bill Maher's Club Random podcast, actor Kevin Spacey opened up about his sexual orientation and the sexual assault allegations against him.
How did Harry Styles collapse on concert stage?
British singer-songwriter Harry Styles briefly collapsed on stage during a recent concert at London's Wembley Stadium.
Indian student found dead in London apartment
A 25-year-old Indian student was found dead in his London apartment on Tuesday.
Why hundreds of flights in London have been delayed
Severe thunderstorms sweeping through southern England have wreaked havoc on air travel, with nearly 800 flights delayed and dozens canceled at London's Heathrow and Gatwick airports yesterday.
No influencers invited to 'The Odyssey' screenings
In a surprising move, Universal Pictures has decided to skip early screenings for social media influencers and instead hold critics-only screenings of Christopher Nolan's upcoming film The Odyssey.
Canada admits to Khalistani role in Kanishka bombing after 40yrs
The Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS) has, for the first time in over four decades, admitted that Khalistani terrorists were behind the 1985 bombing of Air India Flight 182.
Brad Pitt secures legal victory over Angelina in winery dispute
Hollywood actors Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have been locked in a legal battle since 2022 over the sale of their co-owned French winery, Chateau Miraval.
Nirav Modi ordered to pay $10.7M to Bank of India
A London court has ruled in favor of the Bank of India in a loan recovery case against Nirav Modi, holding the fugitive diamantaire liable to pay more than $10.7 million (over ₹100 crore) at current exchange rates.
At least 1 dead, several injured in England train collision
A tragic accident occurred on Friday evening when two passenger trains collided near Bedford, a town in England about 90km north of London.
Vedanta eyes US relisting as it targets $100B India expansion
Anil Agarwal, the metals magnate, has announced plans to relist his holding company Vedanta Resources, possibly in the US.
This oral drug might make blood cancer treatment safer
Poolbeg Pharma, a London-based start-up, is gearing up to test its novel oral drug POLB 001.