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‘Why are we in NATO?’ Marco Rubio questions alliance after Iran war fallout
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (493+ words) The US could rethink its NATO alliance after European countries refused military access during the Iran war, says Marco Rubio Washington: Secretary of State Marco Rubio has indicated that the United States could reconsider its relationship with NATO once the…...
British national found dead at Mumbai hotel; no foul play suspected
21+ hour, 36+ min ago (145+ words) Mumbai: A 76-year-old British national was found dead at a hotel in south Mumbai on Monday, police said. The deceased has been identified as Jan William Langford. He had been staying at the Trident Hotel for the past few days....
Finalissima called off.
2+ week, 2+ day ago (360+ words) Efforts to relocate the game failed after the Argentine Football Association (AFA) rejected UEFA's proposals, including neutral venues in Madrid and a two-leg series. Nyon: European soccer's governing body, UEFA, announced Sunday the cancellation of the "Finalissima" match between Euro…...
Castle of Escalona collapse: Medieval tower crumbles in Spain, visitors narrowly escape injury
2+ week, 3+ day ago (422+ words) A section of a centuries-old tower at Spain's historic Castle of Escalona suddenly collapsed in Toledo, sending debris crashing down and triggering panic among visitors, who narrowly escaped injury. A dramatic partial collapse at Spain's historic Castle of Escalona in…...
Passenger’s drug-laced ‘goodwill’ gesture sends 3 British Airways crew members to hospital
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (308+ words) British Airways has launched an investigation after three cabin crew members were taken to hospital for treatment after unknowingly consuming sweets containing cannabis, reportedly handed to them by a passenger. The incident took place last week on a British Airways…...
British Airways plane loses wheel shortly after takeoff from Las Vegas | VIDEO
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (303+ words) London: A wheel appeared to fall off a British Airways plane shortly after takeoff from Las Vegas en route to London Heathrow on Monday, 26 January, according to Flightradar24. The flight tracker shared footage showing the BA aircraft taking off, and shortly…...
Word of the Day, January 27: ‘Flotilla’
2+ mon, 5+ day ago (66+ words) Let's enrich our vocabulary with a word that carries history, imagery, and meaning beyond its letters Meaning: A flotilla refers to a small fleet of ships or boats, especially naval vessels. It often implies unity, organisation, and collective movement, rather…...
Third Bulgarian region declares flu epidemic; School closures and visit restrictions in effect
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (234+ words) Bulgaria's Burgas District declares a flu epidemic with schools and hospital visits restricted from Jan 22-30. Sofia: Bulgaria's Health Ministry has declared a flu epidemic in the coastal Burgas District, making it the third region in the country to impose such…...
FIFA World Cup 2026 Draw finalised: Key matchups confirmed ahead of Mexico vs Canada opener
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (336+ words) Hosts Mexico and Canada will kick off the tournament on June 11 in Mexico City. Washington:The group stage for the FIFA World Cup 2026 was finalised on Friday during a grand Final Draw ceremony at Washington, DC's John F Kennedy Centre…...
Meta fined over Rs 4917 crore in Spain for illegal data processing
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (445+ words) Madrid court orders Meta to pay 481 million Euros for violating EU data protection laws A Madrid court has ordered Meta to pay 481 million euros (over Rs 4917 crore) in damages to 81 Spanish media outlets on Thursday, finding the parent company of…...