The quantum of punishment was decided after the sentencing hearing concluded last Tuesday before Judge Kenneth George, who heard detailed submissions from both the prosecution and the defence before reserving the verdict. The prosecution urged the court to impose the death penalty, arguing that the crime fell within the «rarest of rare» category. It told the court that Chenthamara posed a continuing threat to society and cited his remarks after conviction to argue that he had shown no remorse.

When the chat turned to 'Kirsty and Frank', I nudged the woman next to me and asked who they were. 'You haven't met them yet,' she said enigmatically.

The two boys who abducted, tortured and murdered James Bulger a month before his third birthday in February 1993 will both turn 44 next month.

Jean Harris, 79, is up in arms against the council plans to build a new road that would cut through her garden in the village of Allensmore, Herefordshire.

11million customers of Southern, South East, Cambridge and Anglian Water, as well as Affinity Water, have been ordered not to use hosepipes, with threatened fines of up to £1,000.

Lamine Yamal isn't the only member of his family captivating audiences around the world. Younger brother Keyne, 3, once again stole the show on Sunday.

The US FDA has given the green light to the world's first oral PCSK9 inhibitor, a groundbreaking medication that promises a convenient once-daily tablet alternative to injections for managing high cholesterol in adults, particularly those with genetic variations. When combined with other treatments, this innovative drug has shown a significant reduction in bad cholesterol levels. Unfortunately, it may not be available in India right away.

Supporters gathered at Jantar Mantar ahead of the proposed 'Chalo Sansad' march to Parliament on Monday. Addressing the gathering, CJP president Abhijeet Dipke said the march would go ahead despite restrictions. «The biggest march in India's history is about to take place. For the past 10-12 years, attempts have been made to destroy democracy in this country. By sitting at Jantar Mantar for a month, you have revived democracy,» Abhijeet Dipke said.

Taunting Rahul Gandhi in a veiled attack, PM Modi praised the succcessful mission of Vikram-1 orbital launch vehicle highlighting how the average age of the young Skyroot team is merely 28 years, unlike a «56-year-old youth.»​​ «India's youth have embarked on a new journey into space. I was told that the average age of the entire team working at the 'Skyroot' startup is merely 28 years. Young people like these have accomplished this feat. I am not speaking of a 56-year-old youth,» PM Modi said.

Prime Minister Modi lauded India's young space innovators while addressing Parliament. He highlighted Skyroot Aerospace's average team age of twenty-eight years. This achievement marks a significant milestone for India's private space sector. The Prime Minister also discussed India's economic resilience amidst global challenges. He appealed for productive discussions during the Monsoon Session of Parliament.

[New Times] Football fever swept across Kigali as thousands of fans gathered at fan zones throughout the city to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup final between Spain and Argentina.

A 26-year-old woman is assisting with police investigations after she was involved in an altercation with a 17-year-old teenager at *Scape on Saturday (July 18). A Reddit post on Sunday claimed that two women got into a fight at a makeshift football court the day before, after one allegedly scratched the other's face.The post added that the police were called to the scene, and that officers were seen speaking to *Scape staff and a security guard. In response to media queries, a spokesperson for the youth hub said that an altercation occurred between two players during a small-sided football match at the venue on July 18, reported The Straits Times (ST). «Staff and event officials responded immediately to contain the situation and protect the safety of other participants and spectators,» the spokesperson reportedly said, adding that on-site medics administered first aid to the injured person.The remaining matches resumed as scheduled, the spokesperson told ST, who added that the hub was assisting the police in ongoing investigations and was unable to provide further details.It is not known what sparked the fight.

The UK welcomes its seventh prime minister within a decade, Andy Burnham, following the collapse of the Keir Starmer government Read Full Article at RT.com

More than 400 Ukrainian drones were launched toward the Moscow Region overnight, according to Moscow Mayor Sergey Sobyanin. Read Full Article at RT.com

Russia’s Federal Security Service (FSB) has released footage of its drone unit eliminating Ukrainian saboteurs in the city of Konstantinovka Read Full Article at RT.com

A 61-year-old man who lived alone was found dead in his Ang Mo Kio flat after a neighbour alerted the police upon noticing a strong foul smell coming from the unit.In response to AsiaOne's queries, the police said they received a call for assistance at Block 510 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 8 at around 9am on Friday (July 17). The police said the man was found lying motionless and was pronounced dead at scene.A neighbour, who identified herself only as Suliana (transliteration), told Shin Min Daily News the deceased had lived in the estate for 30 to 40 years and was a familiar face.He was often seen riding his mobility scooter to a nearby coffee shop in the early mornings for breakfast.However, she had not seen the man for about a week and also noticed that the incense he typically burned in his flat had not been lit for several days.A social worker would leave two meal boxes outside the man's unit every evening, but Suliana did not immediately suspect anything amiss as the man had occasionally failed to collect the meals.After detecting a strong stench on Friday morning, she decided to call the police.

Fans were spotted cleaning up Kallang Wave Mall after watching the World Cup final on Monday (July 20) morning.In videos taken by AsiaOne, fans can be seen carrying chairs and returning them to their original places after the match ended, while the floors and tables looked visibly clean.The mall hosted a live screening of the match, bringing many football enthusiasts into the premises to catch defending champions Argentina take on 2010 winners Spain on the field.The match – which kicked off at 3am – went into extra time and concluded with a single goal from Spain's Ferran Torres in the 106th minute, giving the Spanish their second World Cup title.Meanwhile, Japan fans gained the hearts of many online after they were spotted using blue bags to clean the stands at the World Cup, following a tradition that dates back to the country's first appearance at the World Cup in 1998.

Wayne Rooney has savaged the 2026 World Cup final halftime show as he described the performance as 'c**p' and said the 'best part was when it ended' live on BBC.

OLIVER HOLT AT THE NEW YORK NEW JERSEY STADIUM: The voice of Frank Sinatra rang around the MetLife Stadium before the World Cup final.

Timothee Chalamet, Kylie Jenner and Tom Cruise led the superstars attending the World Cup final between Spain and Argentina at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey on Sunday.

World Cup fans branded FIFA's controversial first-ever World Cup halftime show starring Madonna and Justin Bieber a 'disaster' on Sunday - as the spectacle divided viewers around the world.

The Vice President shared the exciting news that his wife, Usha, 40,had welcomed their baby boy, named Alec Neel Vance, on Sunday.

US President Donald Trump inserted himself into the awards ceremony, personally presenting Spain with the FIFA World Cup trophy to Spain Read Full Article at RT.com

The US began its ninth consecutive night of strikes against Iran only after the World Cup final and trophy presentation had concluded Read Full Article at RT.com

Former US counterterror chief Joe Kent has urged Washington to abandon its bases in the Middle East and recognize Iran as a regional power Read Full Article at RT.com

Torrential rain caused flash floods and landslides in Poonch and Rajouri districts. At least fourteen people died, and several others remain missing after homes were buried. Rescue operations are underway for those trapped beneath debris and mud. Traffic on the Jammu-Srinagar NH-44 was disrupted, and the Amarnath Yatra was suspended. Authorities issued a flood alert across Jammu division as river water levels surged.

Mayor Sergey Sobyanin reported that emergency services specialists are working at the sites where the debris fell

The Mehr news agency previously reported explosions in Jask, Sirik, Chabahar, Konarak, Bandar-e Emam Khomeyni, and Bandar-e Mahshahr

Emergency services specialists are working at the sites where the debris fell, Mayor Sergey Sobyanin said

Frank (pictured), who has amassed a huge social media following, was left gleefully astonished after riders gave him a ceremonial 'Eyes Left' recognition.

The US military says that the strikes will degrade Iranian capabilities used to attack commercial vessels and civilian mariners in the Strait of Hormuz