‘Now it is open war’: Taliban military posts, HQs, ammo depots hit; details of Pakistan strikes on Afghanistan

In a declared “open war,” Pakistan launched overnight airstrikes in Afghanistan, heavily bombing multiple key cities, including Kabul and Kandahar, and claiming that 133 people were killed in what Islamabad called a “strong and effective” retaliation for “unprovoked firing” from across the border.The strikes came after Afghanistan claimed it had killed 55 Pakistani troops earlier…

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Prohibition hits European summer: France bans booze at music festival as heatwave hits 41°C

A strong heatwave embroils Europe leading France to ban alcohol consumption at certain events (Image source: Reuters) France has banned alcohol consumption at some events during the massive Fête de la Musique music festival as a punishing heatwave pushes temperatures towards record levels, with 35 departments placed under red heatwave alerts.Temperatures of 39°C to 40°C…

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Taj Bandstand key to IHCL’s growth strategy

MUMBAI: Indian Hotels Company, which operates the Taj chain, plans to invest between Rs 6,000 crore and Rs 7,500 crore over the next five years to expand in India and select overseas markets, alongside fresh investments in digital and cybersecurity, chairman N Chandrasekaran told shareholders on Tuesday. The centrepiece is Taj Bandstand, a 50-storey, 500-plus-room…

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Why Danish parents leave babies outside cafés to sleep, even in the snow, and why they believe it’s safe

The practice has deep roots in Scandinavian life, where fresh air is closely linked with health. For generations, parents in Denmark and neighbouring Nordic countries have believed that babies benefit from regular time outdoors, even in winter. The cold is not automatically treated as something to avoid at all costs. Instead, families dress infants warmly,…

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IPL 2026: Why Mumbai Indians players are wearing black armbands vs Sunrisers Hyderabad | Cricket News

MI skipper Hardik Pandya and SRH captain Pat Cummins during the toss. (Pic credit: IPL) NEW DELHI: Players of Mumbai Indians were seen wearing black armbands during their IPL 2026 clash against Sunrisers Hyderabad at the Wankhede Stadium on Wednesday, with the franchise confirming the heartfelt reason behind the gesture.In an official statement, Mumbai Indians…

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IPL 2026 playoff scenarios: What Mumbai Indians need to do and why time is running out | Cricket News

Mumbai Indians’ IPL 2026 playoff hopes are in dire straits after a six-wicket loss to Sunrisers Hyderabad. Despite a stellar 123* from Ryan Rickelton, MI’s bowling woes persist, leaving them with a daunting task of winning nearly all remaining matches. Their poor net run rate further complicates qualification, demanding dominant victories. With 2 wins in…

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‘Pull skin off, feed it to stray dogs’: Kentucky man arrested for threatening Donald Trump in violent posts

Kadrioan Serainity Santiago, 23, was arrested on April 14 A 23-year-old man in Kentucky has been arrested after allegedly posting a series of graphic online threats against US President Donald Trump and law enforcement officers, including a message about cutting off his skin and feeding it to stray dogs.Federal prosecutors say Kadrioan Serainity Santiago, from…

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