Constance Marten and Mark Gordon, who went on the run from authorities for months with their fifth child, Victoria, have been each sentenced to 14 years in prison in the UK. The newborn’s body was found in a rubbish bin in Brighton in 2023. Here’s what you need to know about their shocking tale
US President Donald Trump has announced a $15 billion lawsuit against The New York Times, accusing it of defamation over a report linking him to late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. This latest case adds to Trump’s long history of legal battles with major media outlets, including ABC News, CBS, CNN, and The Wall Street Journal
Prime Minister Narendra Modi turns 75 on September 17. For years, PM Modi has been dedicated to serving India. But does he have any heroes? Who inspired him to commit his life to the country? It’s RSS leader — Laxmanrao Inamdar, whom the PM first met at the young age of eight
Instagram is now filled with chiffon sarees, soft flowing drapes and warm golden light as millions take part in a new trend using Gemini Nano by Google, known as the ‘Nano Banana’ trend. The tool enables users to transform regular photos into portraits with smooth skin and a cartoon-like appearance. Many women are using it to create retro-style images in traditional sarees with a cinematic touch
Gaganpreet Makkad, the driver of the BMW that killed Navjot Singh, deputy secretary in the Ministry of Finance, has been arrested and sent to judicial custody in Tihar Jail. On Sunday, her speeding vehicle rammed into Singh's motorcycle, critically injuring his wife, Sandeep Kaur. She now alleges Makkad of deliberately delaying medical help
As part of his 10-day visit to China, Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari visited the state-owned aerospace and defence giant, Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC), in Chengdu. This is significant, as it is the first time a foreign leader has toured the sprawling complex, where J-10C fighter jets are produced. But why is Beijing showing Zardari its secret military complex? What does this mean for India?
Israel’s airstrike in Doha targeting Hamas leaders has resulted in two narratives between allies. While Donald Trump insists he was not informed beforehand, multiple Israeli officials claim Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu alerted him minutes before the attack. The strike strained US-Qatar ties and has disrupted Gaza ceasefire talks
Keeping up with the British royal family and its various traditions can be tough. In the past, US presidents have missed a step to create an awkward situation with the royals. From Jimmy Carter's alleged kiss with the Queen Mother to Donald Trump walking ahead of Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle, here are some of the most awkward moments
Tyler Robinson, who is accused of killing American right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, is being linked to a ‘furry fixation’. Reports say the 22-year-old student allegedly had an account on a website that shared unusual sexual content. The words engraved on the bullet casing that killed Kirk are also said to be linked to ‘furry’ subcultures. For those who are not chronically online, the furry subculture is a community built around anthropomorphic animal characters
India and the United States are back at the negotiating table with the arrival of a US trade delegation in New Delhi. The American team is led by Brendan Lynch, who has over a decade of experience in trade negotiations. But will he be able to convince New Delhi to agree to US demands?
On September 16, 2022, Jina Mahsa Amini, a young woman from Iran, died while in the custody of the country’s ‘morality police’ over what they called ‘improper’ clothing. Her death led to massive outrage in the Islamic Republic and sparked protests across the country, which soon spread across the world
US President Donald Trump, accompanied by his wife, Melania Trump, is set to begin his state visit to the United Kingdom. During the visit, the two countries are expected to announce agreements on technology and civil nuclear energy. Today, trade negotiations are set to take place between India and the United States of America following the arrival of US chief negotiator Brendan Lynch in New Delhi
Shares of Pop Mart fell by as much as nine per cent on Monday, its steepest single-day drop since April. The stock eventually closed 6.5 per cent lower after JP Morgan downgraded the company’s rating from 'overweight' to 'neutral' and cut its target price by 25 per cent. But why is this happening? Has the world finally had enough of Labubu dolls?
Republicans, including elected officials and prominent online figures, are making lists of people they want fired for criticising Charlie Kirk in the aftermath of his killing. Dozens of people have been fired or suspended for social media posts responding to the death of Kirk, who was himself often accused of making racist and demeaning comments about women, Black people, and minorities, as well as displaying transphobia