Navneet Kaur/Image: Toronto Police A 26-year-old Indian-origin woman was shot dead in a targeted attack in Toronto, with police later arresting a Brampton man on a charge of first-degree murder.Toronto police said officers responded to a shooting call near Humberwood Boulevard and Rexdale Boulevard at about 7.23am on Friday, where they found Navneet Kaur with…
A family holiday that had become a familiar summer tradition ended in an emergency that has changed daily life for an 11-year-old boy from Pennsylvania. The child, Brodie Dituri, was seriously injured during a fishing trip in central Florida after an alligator attacked him at the water’s edge. His father stepped in immediately, while people…
On a chilly morning in Uganda’s largest national park, rangers did more than prepare for a conservation mission: they prepared to protect the future of one of Africa’s most iconic animals. With quiet coordination, a few songs, and a great deal of expertise, wildlife officials began moving 12 endangered Nubian giraffes from Murchison Falls National…
Indian-origin student and athlete Sharosh Sheth dies in Ohio after being run over by a Ford Mustang. 21-year-old Sarosh Seth was killed in a crash in Ohio when he was walking on the road and a Ford Mustang ran over him. The incident took place on Wednesday at around 2.40 pm and Seth’s identity has…
The AI boom is spreading data centres across the world faster than most tech projects. These AI lifelines work on two important resources, water and electricity, which they use from the areas they are located in. Often this leads to a fight between the locals and the tech giant owning the data centre since resources…
Police in Alaska are investigating after human remains were discovered inside a chest freezer at a property in Juneau while relatives were clearing the home following the death of a family member.According to the Juneau Police release, officers were called to a residence in the 6500 block of Glacier Highway at about 7:59pm on 19…
Woman accused of fake animal rescue freed without bail/Image: Getty Images A California woman accused of operating a fake animal rescue while allegedly keeping dozens of dogs in filthy, overcrowded conditions has been released without bail despite facing multiple animal cruelty charges.Priscilla Martin, 33, pleaded not guilty in an Orange County court to three felony…
For centuries, space has fascinated humans like no other. From the sun’s glare to the moon’s surface and even Saturn’s shimmering rings, we have wanted to go up close and see it all. Now, two ambitious NASA-backed projects aim to truly touch Saturn’s rings, venturing into what is known as one of the most dangerous…
Photo: Steve Csurhes/ Department of Agriculture and Fisheries, Biosecurity Queensland. In 1937, a botanical garden in Tahiti planted an ornamental tree that would one day become a warning sign for some of the world’s most vulnerable rainforests. What began as a beautiful landscaping choice has grown into a serious biosecurity threat, with a single mature…
Canva billionaires and couple Melanie Perkins and Cliff Obrecht have made a move challenging conventional aid by putting cash directly into the hands of an East African country’s poorest households. The cofounders of the Australian design software maker are investing a whopping $150 million into a cash transfer program in Malawi. Since launching the initiative…
The International Criminal Court (ICC) on Friday voted to remove its chief prosecutor, Karim Khan, over findings of “serious misconduct and serious breach of duty”, nearly two years after allegations of sexual misconduct first surfaced. The decision comes as the Hague-based court faces mounting pressure from the United States, which has intensified its campaign against…
DHAKA: Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigned Friday, citing deteriorating health and his inability to continue performing constitutional duties of the office, bringing an early end to his five-year term that was due to end in April 2028. Shahabuddin oversaw the country during the restive period after an “uprising” against the Sheikh Hasina govt led to…
