The Birch by Romeo Lane nightclub, which has been sealed for investigation following a fire that killed multiple people, in Goa, on December 7, 2025. | Photo Credit: Reuters A man, who claims to be the original owner of the land on which fire-ravaged ‘Birch by Romeo Lane’ stood, has alleged that a portion of…
Vaibhav Suryavanshi (Pic credit: ACC) NEW DELHI: Vaibhav Suryavanshi’s innings in the Under-19 Asia Cup 2024 final was cut short as Bangladesh executed their plans against the swashbuckling batter to perfection. Suryavanshi failed to fire on the big day, managing just 9 runs in the title clash. Bangladesh’s seam-bowling all-rounder Rizan Hossan, who was part…
Supriya Sahu, Additional Chief Secretary, Government of Tamil Nadu, has been named as a UNEP ‘Champion of the Earth’ for 2025, according to a statement by the UN body. Sahu has been awarded in the ‘Inspiration and Action’ category. The UNEP statement noted that Sahu is a pioneer in sustainable cooling and ecosystem restoration. Her…
When UK prime minister Keir Starmer announced last week that he was “implementing the Fingleton review”, you can forgive the pulse of most Britons for failing to quicken. But behind the uninspiring statement lies potentially the biggest deregulation for decades, posing peril for endangered species, if wildlife experts are to be believed, and a likely…
UK economy SHRANK in October Newsflash: Britain’s economy shrank unexpectedly in October, as the budget cast a shadow of uncertainty over the country. UK GDP fell by 0.1% month-on-month in October, the Office for National Statistics reports, rather weaker than City expectations of a 0.1% increase. That follows the 0.1% contraction in September, and no…
WASHINGTON — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said Friday that she and President Trump had a “cordial” hourlong meeting in Washington that ended with both leaders extending invitations to visit each other’s country. “We’ll arrange a date later,” Sheinbaum told reporters outside the Mexican Cultural Institute. The meeting was the first time the two had met face to…
Good morning. Last month, we brought you the story behind the Guardian’s year-long investigation into the US-based Free Birth Society, a multi-million dollar business whose philosophy has been linked to traumatic births and even baby deaths around the world. The society promotes a version of free birth (or unassisted birth) with no medical support that…
Time off or matches under the belt heading into a final? It’s a perennial question and a situation acutely felt by Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers ahead of Saturday night’s WBBL decider. “If you sit back and think about what is the perfect preparation, I don’t think anyone has the answer,” Hurricanes captain Elyse Villani…
The UN High Seas Treaty is set to take effect in January 2026, promising stronger protection for marine biodiversity beyond national borders. But a new global review raises a tough question: are the organisations currently managing high-seas fisheries ready for this shift? Watch the video to know more. Source link
Anutin Charnvirakul, Thailand’s prime minister, speaks to members of the media on the sidelines of a seminar in Bangkok, Thailand, on Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025. Dario Pignatelli | Bloomberg | Getty Images Thailand’s king has approved the dissolution of parliament, deepening political instability in the Southeast Asian nation ahead of an attempt by the U.S….