Among the most notorious cases was Victoria Climbié, tortured to death by relatives believing she was possessed - while Mardoche Yembi is among survivors speaking out.

All were of Cuban descent and were approaching the country as part of a terrorist plot, Cuba's government claimed in a statement on Wednesday night.

Nadiya Hussain was axed by the BBC because her star had 'waned', her recipes became 'tired' and she became 'increasingly hard to work with', insiders have told the Daily Mail.

NCERT is recalling 38 copies of a Class 8 textbook after the Supreme Court strongly criticized its content on the judiciary. The Chief Justice of India took suo motu cognizance, calling the portrayal a «deep-rooted conspiracy to defame» the institution.

A Maoist commander, Anwesh, with a Rs 22 lakh bounty, was allegedly killed by his leader, Sukru, for planning to surrender to Odisha Police. His decomposed body was exhumed, revealing internal conflicts within Maoist groups over surrendering to authorities. The murder is believed to have been executed by Sukru with assistance from other cadres.

India strongly rebuked Pakistan at the UN Human Rights Council, dismissing its allegations regarding Jammu and Kashmir as «incessant propaganda.» New Delhi highlighted the region's development budget exceeding Pakistan's IMF bailout and pointed to infrastructure projects like the Chenab Rail Bridge as proof of progress, asserting that Kashmir is an integral part of India.

DNPA chairperson Mariam Mammen Mathew highlighted how AI and digital shifts are transforming news creation, distribution, and monetization. She stressed the importance of credible journalism anchoring technological advancements and DNPA's role in fostering collaboration and policy engagement to navigate these disruptions and ensure sustainable growth.

US Secretary of State Rubio has denied Washington’s involvement in a deadly gunfight between Cuban border guards and a US-flagged boat Read Full Article at RT.com

Cuba’s Interior Ministry has released new findings from its investigation into a deadly gunfight between border guards and a US‑flagged boat Read Full Article at RT.com

MPs have demanded answers over the 'serious mistake' after John Davidson, 54, shouted the N-Word while Sinners stars Michael B. Jordan and Delroy Lindo were speaking.

Ofgem announced the typical annual household bill will drop by £117 from April, less than the £150 reduction pledged by the Chancellor in her Budget.

IT is only a very short time since the notion of the Green Party walking the corridors of power was unthinkable.

When it was publicly announced that Andrew would quit his role as the UK trade and investment envoy - the convicted sex offender wrote: 'I assume he knows that this is Charles doing.'

The flyer was put through voters' doors in the Greater Manchester constituency on Wednesday evening, before they head to the polls on Thursday.

Le gouvernement de la Polynésie française envisage d’interdire la fabrication, la mise sur le marché et l’importation des pipes en verre dites « bubble », utilisées pour la consommation de méthamphétamine. Une mesure présentée comme un levier supplémentaire dans la lutte contre cette drogue. 

Le gouvernement de la Polynésie française lance la création d’un code polynésien de la consommation afin de moderniser et renforcer la protection des consommateurs face aux nouvelles pratiques commerciales. 

A total of 20 motorists, aged between 21 and 52, will be charged in court for drink driving on Thursday (Feb 26).In a media release on Wednesday night, the police said they were arrested between July 2025 and February this year after failing breathalyser tests.Seven of them face additional charges including, driving without due care and attention, leaving their vehicles in a manner that caused undue inconvenience to others, speeding and being repeat offenders.Among them, two men, aged 28 and 44, were found driving at a speed of 112 kmh along Pan Island Expressway after allegedly consuming alcohol. They will face an additional charge of speeding.

A ComfortDelGro taxi driver has been dismissed after videos of him opening a car door while driving went viral.Responding to AsiaOne's queries, a spokesperson for the transport operator said that it is aware of the two incidents involving the same vehicle and that the driver is no longer with the company.«Safety is our absolute priority and we do not tolerate breaches of our safety protocols.»The driver, who drove a yellow Toyota Prius, was captured on video opening the door while driving along Jalan Ismail on Tuesday (Feb 24) at around 5.50pm. 

A search and rescue operation is underway after a 13-year-old boy was reported missing and is suspected to have drowned in Kallang River on Wednesday (Feb 25).Speaking to AsiaOne on Thursday (Feb 26), the boy's friend, who wished to be known only as Azrul, said they had been fishing in a group of four when the incident occurred.«He (the boy) tried to help me with the fishing rod when it got stuck, and as I was trying to fix it, I saw him fall into the water,» said Azrul, who attends the same secondary school as the missing teenager.He added that during the rescue attempt, another boy also fell into the river but was saved.«We couldn't save him (the missing boy) because the wind pushed him too far away. The three of us were trying to figure out how to save him, and we had no choice but to call the police,» said Azrul. In a video shared on Instagram page Sgfollowsall, rescuers could be seen operating at the site, with several bystanders nearby. 

Spanish police have arrested the alleged gunman in the 2025 murder of Andrey Portnov, a former aide to ex-president Viktor Yanukovich Read Full Article at RT.com

US Secretary of State has denied any American government involvement in a deadly gunfight between Cuban border guards and a US-flagged boat Read Full Article at RT.com

The move, announced by Vice President JD Vance, targets alleged health care fraud and signals a broader crackdown that could extend to other states.

Bid to defame institution and judges: Ramana

'Shows growing power of Indian passport wth more cxountries'

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has achieved a historic milestone. He is now the first world leader to surpass 100 million followers on Instagram. This achievement highlights his significant global digital reach. Modi's follower count far exceeds other prominent world leaders. His popularity continues to grow worldwide.

The Supreme Court has dismissed a plea to ban or alter the title of the film 'Yadav Ji ki Love Story'. Justices Nagarathna and Bhuyan found no negative portrayal of the Yadav community in the title, deeming the petitioner's concerns 'wholly unfounded'.

Former Toronto Raptor Jontay Porter has signed with the Seattle SuperHawks for the 2026 season of the United States Basketball League, a minor pro league relaunching this spring with eight teams.

Premier David Eby says a Senate committee intends to gut key reforms to Canada's immigration laws. Eby had hoped reforms under Bill C-12 would stop extortion suspects from claiming refugee status to delay deportation.

Humpback whales are more likely to get entangled in fishing gear in years when rising ocean temperatures make cold-water habitat harder to find, according to new research published Wednesday.

Winnipeg police arrested two teens and a 30-year-old woman in connection with three of the nearly a dozen threats made to city schools over a two-week span this month.