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9-storey residential building collapses in Kyiv after Russian attack; rescue operation underway Russia launched a massive overnight missile and drone attack on Ukraine’s capital Kyiv early Thursday, triggering multiple explosions, fires and the partial collapse of a nine-storey residential building, according to Ukrainian officials.Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said a nine-storey residential building in the Desnyanskyi…

Candace Owens’ latest comments about Charlie Kirk’s death sparked renewed backlash after critics challenged her claims on social media. One viral post accused Owens of promoting a disputed “body double” theory and argued that available security footage contradicts her narrative. The exchange fueled fresh online debate, with critics urging people to rely on verified evidence…

424’s decision to have influencer Clavicular open its SS27 Paris Fashion Week show sparked widespread criticism from fashion commentators and social media users. Many argued the controversial casting overshadowed the collection itself and reflected fashion’s growing reliance on viral moments. The backlash has fueled a broader debate over whether brands benefit from courting controversy or…

Couple climbs needletop of NYC’s iconic Empire State building Two people were arrested after scaling the top of New York City’s Empire State Building without safety equipment, unfurling a banner and apparently getting engaged during the stunt on Wednesday afternoon.The New York Police Department identified the pair as Ivan Kuznetsov, 32, and Angelina Nikolau, 33….

Ashwani Sharma, a 25-year-old Indian-origin fuel tanker driver, tragically lost his life in a road accident near Warragul, east of Melbourne A 25-year-old Indian-origin truck driver has died after the fuel tanker he was driving crashed and overturned on the Princes Freeway near Warragul in Victoria’s Gippsland region in Australia on Saturday.Ashwani Sharma died at…

British teachers to get pay rises from September. Teachers in England will receive pay rises that are expected to outpace inflation over the next two years, after the UK government accepted recommendations from an independent review body.The move, however, has failed to satisfy the country’s largest teaching union, which is weighing strike action over concerns…

Twitch streamer ExtraEmily has been unbanned from the platform just one day after receiving a suspension over a distracted driving incident during one of her livestreams. The streamer’s channel is once again available after Twitch temporarily removed it for violating its Community Guidelines. The suspension came after a clip from her June 28 IRL stream…

Former YouTuber Stephen McCullagh has filed an appeal against the life sentence he received for the murder of his pregnant girlfriend, Natalie McNally. The latest legal move comes just weeks after he was sentenced by Belfast Crown Court. Reports say the Public Prosecution Service has been informed about the appeal, while McCullagh is also said…

Quote of the day by Mother Teresa (AI-generated image) Today’s quote of the day comes from Mother Teresa, the Catholic nun whose name has become shorthand for selfless service. She once said, “In this life we cannot do great things. We can only do small things with great love.” It is one of her most…

‘Even a blind hen finds a grain sometimes’ Imagine watching a hen pecking endlessly across a farmyard. Now imagine that the hen cannot see. Logic says it should never find food. Yet, sooner or later, by persistence and chance alone, it stumbles upon a grain.That simple image has survived for centuries as one of Europe’s…