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- Chef Defends Ynyshir’s Kitchen After Hygiene Rating Drop
· Lifestyle
Ynyshir, Wales' only two‑Michelin‑star restaurant, faced a one‑star hygiene rating in February. Chef Ward defended the kitchen and highlighted safety measures.
- Syria Faces Rising Living Costs Amid Post‑Assad Economic Struggles
· World
In the last month, protests erupted across Syria as citizens burned tyres, blocked roads and shouted slogans in response to a government decision to…
- James A Confesses as Traitor, Shocking the Faithful in Episode Nine
· Entertainment
In episode nine of The Celebrity Traitors, King Kenny used his double vote to banish two faithful contestants, Sharon Rooney and Joanne McNally. The…
- Democrats Face Internal Divide Ahead of Midterm Elections
· Politics
James Stevens, a 24‑year‑old film student from Georgia, identifies as a democratic socialist and has campaigned for Democratic candidates, including…
- Hyrox Competitor Joanna Wietrzyk Admits Continuing Race After Soiling Herself, Cites Trauma From Backlash
· Sports
An Australian athlete, 24‑year‑old Joanna Wietrzyk, has admitted that she put other competitors at risk by continuing to race after she soiled herself…
- Four Workers Killed by Toxic Gas in Ujjain Hotel Waste Chamber
· India
Four workers died after entering a toxic gas-filled waste chamber at Shri Ganga Hotel in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh. Rescue efforts failed to save them.
- Odisha Class 10 Student Wins National Science Seminar, Secures Rs 48,000 Scholarship
· Science
Class 10 student Soumyashree Thanapati from Odisha Adarsha Vidyalaya wins first place at National Science Seminar 2026, earning Rs 48,000 scholarship.
- Canelo Alvarez Wins 12‑Round Decision to Regain WBC Super Middleweight Title in Riyadh
· Sports
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez won a 12‑round decision over French fighter Christian Mbilli to reclaim the WBC super middleweight title in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.…
- Valkyries Capture First WNBA Title in Game Seven Victory Over Dream
· Sports
Golden State Valkyries capture first WNBA championship in Game 7, defeating Atlanta Dream 68‑63. Gabby Williams earns Finals MVP with 30 points and 18 steals.
- Former Treasury Minister Reeves Urges UK to Rejoin EU
· Politics
Former Chancellor Rachel Reeves has argued that the United Kingdom’s future should lie within the European Union, stating that Brexit has left the…
- Modi Extends Wishes to Six States on Their Foundation Days
· India
Prime Minister Narendra Modi greeted six states on their foundation days, wishing peace, prosperity and progress.
- Bengaluru Implements Traffic and Parking Restrictions for Karnataka Rajyotsava 2026
· India
Bengaluru police impose traffic and parking restrictions around Sree Kanteerava Stadium for Karnataka Rajyotsava 2026, with 20,000+ schoolchildren arriving.
- SAAYA Demands Shutdown in Three Arunachal Districts Over Siang Project Arrests
· India
The SUMP Affected Area Youth Association (SAAYA) has called for a shutdown on November 2 in Siang, Upper Siang and East Siang districts of Arunachal…
- Texas Supreme Court Blocks Neighbours’ Request to Inspect Pamela Bosco’s 14‑acre Homestead
· Law & Justice
Pamela Bosco, who raises emus, ostriches, goats and about 30 chickens on her 14‑acre homestead in Hays County, has won a legal battle against neighbours…
- Meira Kumar Presides Over Symbolic Impeachment of CEC in Historic Chair
· Politics
Former Lok Sabha Speaker Meira Kumar led the INDIA bloc’s symbolic “public impeachment” of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar on Saturday at the…
- Customs Arrest Woman at Chennai Airport After Seizing 4,877 g of Ganja Worth ₹1.71 Crore
· India
Customs officials arrested an Indian woman at Chennai Airport after seizing 4,877 g of ganja worth ₹1.71 crore, marking the second incident in two days.
- Tamil Nadu Withdraws 65 Criminal Cases Against 1,800 Anti‑NEET Protesters
· India
The Tamil Nadu government has withdrawn 65 criminal cases that were registered against roughly 1,800 people who participated in protests against the…
- Marble Slurry Dump in Rajasthan Turns Toxic Site into Tourist Attraction, Raising Health Concerns
· India
A 300‑acre marble slurry dump near Kishangarh, Rajasthan, now a tourist spot, raises health concerns over toxic dust, lead‑silicate soil, and groundwater.
- Two Independent MLC Winners Join BJP After Bihar Polls
· Politics
Two candidates who won as independents in Bihar’s biennial legislative council elections have joined the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Bansi Dhar…
- UN Calls for Probe into Death of Human Rights Staffer Held by Houthi Rebels
· World
The UN demands an investigation into the death of OHCHR staffer Mohammad el‑Shami, held by Houthi rebels since June 2024.
- One Fatality, Multiple Injuries Reported in Birmingham Shooting After Alabama Football Game
· World
A shooting at Legion Field in Birmingham, Alabama, after the Magic City Classic football game left one dead and several injured. Authorities are investigating.
- Bolivia Declares Nationwide State of Emergency Amid Growing El Nino Threat
· Climate & Environment
Bolivia has declared a nationwide state of emergency to mobilise resources for the escalating impacts of the El Nino weather phenomenon. President…
- Germany’s Youth Protest Over Cost of Living, Education Cuts, and Military Expansion, Some Cities See Violence
· World
On Saturday, thousands of young people marched in 34 German cities, including Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Cologne and Hamburg, to protest rising living…
- Airbnb’s New House Rules Spark Debate Over Cleaning Duties
· Business & Finance
Airbnb’s updated house rules, effective 20 Nov, ban hosts from asking guests to wash dishes, strip beds or take rubbish, sparking debate.
- Cook Islands Woman Unable to Secure Transit Visa to Return to Sri Lanka
· World
Ruchira Ranasingha, 50, has been stranded in the Cook Islands for three years after leaving Sri Lanka in 2018. She originally sought asylum in New…
- Madhya Pradesh Engineer Suspended After Comment on Voluntary Bribe Acceptance
· India
Executive engineer C B Ahirwar suspended after saying he would accept voluntary bribes, violating MP civil service rules.
- China’s COVID‑era Stigma Shaped Its Global Stance, Says Foreign Secretary Misri
· World
Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said that during the COVID‑19 pandemic China felt blamed and stigmatised by the international community, which led to a…
- Six Indian Tourists Missing After Trek to Nepal’s Deepest Lake Amid Heavy Snow
· World
Six Indian tourists—two women and four men—went missing while trekking to Nepal’s Shey‑Phoksundo Lake, the country’s deepest lake, after heavy snowfall…
- Taiwan Coast Guard Accuses China of Harassing Shipping Off East Coast
· World
Taiwan's Coast Guard says Chinese vessels harass shipping off east coast, broadcasting radio messages; Taiwan asserts jurisdiction over its EEZ.
- Bandra Court Grants Bail to BMW Driver Accused of Attempting to Run Over Traffic Constable
· India
A Bandra court granted bail on Saturday to Juhi Mehta, the chief operating officer of a digital media company, who was arrested for allegedly trying to…