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India's top court drops criminal cases against protesters
India's Supreme Court called off criminal investigations on Tuesday against most of the protesters who took part in demonstrations over the leak of a medical exam paper that forced the resignation of the education minister.
Philippine couple married in hip-deep floodwaters
A Philippine couple tied the knot on Tuesday at a Catholic church swamped in hip-deep waters, as heavy rains have pummelled large parts of the country for a month.
El Nino hammering Peru anchovy fishing: industry officials
Peru, the world's largest catcher of anchovy, is facing a "devastating blow" from warming seas that have gutted production, sparking an unemployment crisis, industry officials told AFP.
Afghanistan war victims left 'without justice', UN says
Most civilian victims of Afghanistan's 2001-2021 war have been left "without justice, reparation or even acknowledgement" of their suffering, the United Nations said Tuesday, with one man in Kabul telling AFP "the world has forgotten us".
Illegal mining ravages S.Africa's economic hub
Whole chunks of a once-busy road in Johannesburg have collapsed because of damage caused by the illegal mining rampant across South Africa's economic hub.
Nigeria rethinks criminalisation of suicide
In Nigeria, surviving a suicide attempt can mean facing not only the trauma of the ordeal but also the threat of prosecution.
Two dead after stabbing in New York's Times Square
A knife-wielding woman stabbed and killed a person and injured another in New York's tourist-filled Times Square on Monday, before she was shot and killed by police.
Former gang member found guilty of murdering Tupac Shakur
Duane "Keffe D" Davis, a former Los Angeles gang member, was found guilty on Monday by a Las Vegas court of the 1996 murder of chart-topping rapper Tupac Shakur.
US regulator, 22 states accuse Amazon of 'manipulating' ad auctions: lawsuit
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and 22 states sued Amazon on Monday for allegedly "manipulating" online auctions for digital advertising, resulting in more than $20 billion in overcharges for 1.2 million customers.
Jury begins deliberations in Tupac Shakur murder trial
A jury began deliberations on Monday in the trial of a former Los Angeles gang leader accused of involvement in the sensational murder three decades ago of chart-topping rapper Tupac Shakur.
ChatGPT becomes first AI chatbot to face tougher EU rules
ChatGPT will have to comply with tougher safety rules after the EU added it Monday to a list of digital services subject to greater legal scrutiny in Europe, a first for an AI chatbot.
Malaysia's Sarawak eyes cloud seeding as haze worsens
Malaysia's Sarawak state plans cloud seeding operations in early September, officials said Monday, as smoke from fires in neighbouring Indonesia pushes air quality to hazardous levels.
Transitional Fashion Essentials for Autumn: Key Pieces from M&S and Joe Browns
As temperatures fluctuate between warm days and cooler evenings, updating a wardrobe for the changing seasons requires strategic layering rather than a complete overhaul. Fashion retailers are highlighting versatile transitional pieces that bridge the gap between summer lightness and autumn warmth, offering options from Marks & Spencer and Joe Browns designed to work across multiple weather conditions.
Rescuers hunt for missing after deadly N.Cyprus ferry accident
Rescuers were on Monday still hunting for survivors a day after a ferry capsized off Northern Cyprus, leaving eight dead and more than a dozen missing, authorities said.
Nepal recovers bodies but presses on for trapped tunnel workers
Nepali rescuers raced on Monday in a bid to free dozens of hydropower workers believed trapped in tunnels after devastating floods as search efforts entered a sixth day, officials said.
At least 8 die, more missing, as ferry capsizes off Northern Cyprus
A passenger ferry capsized and sank off Northern Cyprus Sunday, killing at least eight people and leaving more than a dozen missing, officials and media reports said, as police took the captain and seven crew members into custody.
British woman dies after stabbing at German station
A 31-year-old British woman died in hospital after being stabbed at Rosenheim railway station in southern Germany.
At least seven die in ferry capsize off Northern Cyprus; 23 missing
A passenger ferry capsized and sank off Northern Cyprus on Sunday, killing at least seven people and leaving 23 missing, officials said, as a rescue operation was under way.
At least six die in ferry capsize off Northern Cyprus
At least six people died when a ferry capsized off Northern Cyprus on Sunday, the head of the local government said, in a preliminary toll to Turkish media.
Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood over 3,000
Rescuers in Nepal and China battled Sunday through leg-sucking mud and the threat of rising floodwaters to find thousands missing after a deadly wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayas, engulfing entire villages.
Nepal flood survivors return to ruins to salvage memories
Days after a wall of water and debris ripped through Nepal, Shanti Lamichhane sat on a fruit crate in the dirt where her village once stood, staring at what remained of her home.
UN, Nepal warn of climate threat after deadly floods
Nepal's foreign minister and the UN climate chief on Saturday warned of the growing threat from global warming to the Himalayas, as rescuers race to find thousands missing after torrential flooding along the border with China.
Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000
Rescuers in Nepal and China on Saturday battled to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing entire villages.
Kanye West Does Not Address Milo Yiannopoulos Detention During New Orleans Concert
Kanye West performed for about two and a half hours at the Superdome in New Orleans without publicly discussing the ICE detention and pending removal of his executive Milo Yiannopoulos, who was apprehended in Louisiana a day earlier.
Taylor Swift Donation Supports Connecticut Mother Recovering From Serious Roadside Injuries
Taylor Swift has donated $50,000 to help Ashley Taunton and her family as the Connecticut mother recovers from severe injuries sustained when she was struck by a vehicle after stopping to assist people at a crash scene.
Lil Nas X Announces Death of His Mother Tameka Hill
Lil Nas X has announced the death of his mother, Tameka Hill, sharing a tribute and photographs on social media. No cause or further details about her death had been publicly disclosed at the time of publication.
Taylor Swift Gives $50,000 to Fundraiser for Mother Injured While Helping Crash Victims
Taylor Swift donated $50,000 to a fundraiser for Ashley Taunton, a Connecticut mother of three who suffered life-threatening injuries after stopping during a Rhode Island rainstorm to help teenagers whose vehicle had hydroplaned.
Celebrities Share Late-Summer Photos in August Gallery
An August photo roundup features vacation and fitness images from Emily Ratajkowski, Lexi Rivera, Andreina Santos, Lewis Hamilton and Bryan Abasolo.
Ray J Open to Settling Blueface Dispute in Paid Boxing Match
Ray J says he would consider fighting Blueface for sufficient compensation after an online dispute involving claims about a woman linked to Ray J.
Judge Grants Brittany Cartwright Temporary Restraining Order Against Jax Taylor
Brittany Cartwright alleges threats, physical violence, stalking and property damage by estranged husband Jax Taylor; a Los Angeles judge ordered him to remain 100 yards away.
Influencers Agree to Keep Producing Joint Content During Divorce
A temporary court order requires Dalton Memel and Ntsako Mathivha to continue scheduled filming for shared social accounts while their divorce and parenting arrangements proceed.
TMZ Poll Invites Readers to Weigh Week’s Celebrity and Political Stories
A brief “Stars and Scars” feature asks readers to judge current stories involving Hayden Panettiere, Brian Hickerson, Dolly Parton and other public figures.