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BANGKOK — Bangkok was declared a flood disaster zone on Saturday after days of torrential rain overwhelmed the city, submerging roads, forcing evacuations and prompting the government to activate emergency measures.
The Trump administration has deported more than 25,000 migrants and asylum seekers to countries where they have no ties under secret agreements, according to a joint investigation by The Guardian and 22 other media organizations.
Imran Khan’s family says three of the jailed former prime minister’s sisters have been detained in Lahore ahead of a planned protest in Islamabad. Authorities confirmed the detention of one of the sisters, Aleema Khan.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to remain in office despite exit polls showing significant setbacks for his CDU party in two state elections, according to the BBC.
Eighteen people have been arrested in association with the 2021 assassination of Haitian president Jovenel Moïse, according to US officials.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has pledged to remain in office despite exit polls indicating damaging defeats for his Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party in two state elections, according to the BBC.
US President Donald Trump has said his proposed triumphal arch will double as a complex to store military equipment, according to a BBC report.
Zach Cregger’s ‘Resident Evil’ reboot grossed $26.3 million on Friday, with Sony Pictures projecting a $53–$55 million opening weekend. The film, with a $75 million budget, is the highest-grossing debut in the franchise’s history and is the year’s top-reviewed horror release.
German elections underway in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern could determine the future of Chancellor Friedrich Merz and his CDU party, according to BBC.
Yusron Azzahidi and his former classmates uncovered sexual abuse by their head teacher, leading to a legal battle and a new marriage. According to BBC.
Converse has removed an advertisement that sparked widespread backlash for being 'deeply upsetting,' according to multiple reports.
Journalists from Politico, CNN, and MS NOW were denied access to the White House after US President Donald Trump announced a ban on the outlets, according to the BBC.
Thousands of demonstrators formed a human chain around the Kennedy Center in Washington DC to protest its potential closure, according to the Associated Press.
Earl Charles Spencer's upcoming book 'Swan Song: Diana, My Sister' has already stirred controversy with explosive claims, including an alleged statement by King Charles III that people would 'forget' Diana soon after her death. Buckingham Palace responded swiftly, while Prince Harry reportedly feels vindicated.
Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, announced a 15% increase in the country’s main cash-transfer programme for poor families and free weight-loss jabs, according to The Guardian.
Ryanair chief executive Michael O'Leary has apologized for calling other airlines 'rapists,' reversing his earlier stance. He acknowledged the term caused 'considerable upset and offence,' according to reports.
President Donald Trump announced he would ban CNN, MS NOW, and Politico from the White House, calling their reporting 'fake news.' The move sparked immediate legal concerns from free speech advocates.
Critics have launched a boycott campaign against US cheese giant Tillamook over its new halal labeling, according to Al Jazeera.
B.B. King, one of the most influential blues musicians of the 20th century, died at 89 in his Las Vegas home. Barack Obama called him 'a legend,' and the musician’s legacy continues to shape blues and rock.
U.S. President Donald Trump has dismissed calls to slow down AI development, asserting the United States is already ahead of China in the field. According to 경향신문, Trump emphasized that the country that wins the AI race will be the global leader.
A Florida Republican group launched an effort Monday to support Democrat David Jolly for governor, despite his party affiliation. The move highlights growing bipartisan concerns over trade and local governance, according to floridaphoenix.com.
UK Prime Minister Andy Burnham has dismissed criticism labeling his government a 'traditional tax and spend socialist government,' according to the BBC.
Eight German state premiers from the CDU have publicly backed Chancellor Friedrich Merz amid growing speculation over his political future. The move comes as the party faces setbacks in upcoming regional elections and internal uncertainty.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen proposed opening the door for Canada to become the EU’s first associate member during her State of the Union address, according to NewsCord.
Mariska Hargitay, 62, won two Emmys for her documentary 'My Mom Jayne' and will host the 78th Emmy Awards, making her the first woman to do so in 15 years.
