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An all-female team tracked it down amid deadly snakes and 50C heat in a forest known as 'hell on Earth'.

Kathija Bibi recently retired after 33 years of illustrious service in India's Tamil Nadu state.

Police say the suspect featured thrice on America's Most Wanted and used 13 aliases to evade arrest.

Survivors of the Greece boat disaster say an attempt by the Greek coastguard to tow the boat made it sink.

A local police commander fears people may be trapped underneath the toppled-over vehicle.

Approved psychiatrists can now prescribe MDMA and magic mushrooms for disorders like depression.

Supermodel Naomi Campbell , 53, just welcomed a baby boy. She shared a picture of her newly born son on her Instagram profile on Wednesday night and she captioned the post, "My little darling, know that you are cherished beyond measure and surrounded by love from the moment you graced us with your presence. A true gift from God, blessed ! Welcome baby boy. #mumoftwo. It's never too late to become a mother." The comments section of Naomi Campbell's post was filled up congratulatory messages from her industry friends and fans. Donatella Versace commented "Congratulations Omi." Zoe Saldana added, "Oh my goodness! Welcome! Blessings upon blessings." Supermodel Ashley Graham wrote, "Congratulations Mama! Welcome baby boy." OG supermodel Cindy Crawford commented, "Congrats! Can't wait to meet him." Marc Jacobs' comment read, "Oh my! Already? I can't believe a second blessing. How amazing." Take a look at Naomi C...

Millions of dollars are going into community violence prevention. Will it work?

France is bracing for a third night of violence after 17-year-old Nahel M was shot dead by police.

Scot Peterson is found not guilty of 11 charges including child neglect and culpable negligence.

The 90-minute mission had paying passengers - from the Italian Air Force - for the first time.

It was a star-studded night in Mumbai as some of the biggest names in Bollywood attended the screening of the second season of The Night Manager . The star cast of the show arrived for the big night in their festive best. Sobhita Dhulipala slipped into a pink dress for the occasion. She also posed candidly with her co-star Tillotama Shome, who opted for a simple white dress for the screening. Anil Kapoor arrived for the screening, looking ageless as usual in a black attire. Aditya Roy Kapur flashed his widest smile as he walked the red carpet of the screening. Take a look at the star cast's OOTN: Other attendees to the screening included The Dirty Picture star Vidya Balan. She attended the event with her husband Siddharth Roy Kapur. The husband-wife duo was also seen posing adorably for the cameras. For the unversed, Siddharth Roy Kapur is the older brother of Aditya Roy Kapur. Take a look at the cute couple: Disha Patani and Fatima Sana Shaikh added the glam quo...

Anger is boiling over after police shot dead a 17-year-old who refused a traffic stop.

Chained, tortured and pushed to starvation, 12 labourers from India narrate their ordeal.

Inspired by seeing a bagpipe player in his youth, Chukwu Oba Kalu wanted more Nigerians to play.

Garbriel Fortin will spend up to 22 years in prison for the murder of three employment managers.

Parts of the tourist sub that imploded on a dive to the Titanic have been lifted out of the water at St John's.

Bollywood stars arrived for the screening of the film Satyapem Ki Katha on Wednesday night in their festive best. A day ahead of the release of the romantic drama starring Kiara Advani and Kartik Aaryan, its lead actors attended their film's screening in the company of their family and friends. Kiara Advani arrived for the big night with her husband and actor Sidharth Malhotra. The duo, who got married earlier this year, looked stunning as they smiled widely and posed together for the cameras. Kiara slipped into a gorgeous white kurta for the occasion while her husband complemented her in a shirt and jeans. Kiara Advani's father Jagdeep Advani and mom Genevieve Jaffrey were also spotted at the screening as they posed with their daughter and son-in-law Sidharth Malhotra. Take a look at Kiara and Sidharth's picture from the screening: Well, Kiara Advani was not the only one whose family attended the screening. Her Satyaprem Ki Katha co-star Kartik Aaryan's paren...

Twinkle Khanna has given a shout out to her cousin, actor Karan Kapadia. She has shared a video on Instagram celebrating Karan's latest song Tere Bina. She has also declared that it is “already my favourite song of the year.” In the video, Twinkle Khanna 's mother, veteran actress Dimple Kapadia is seen vibing to the latest song. She looks so cool. A few seconds later, she is joined by Karan. Appreciating the track and Karan's efforts, Twinkle Khanna said, “This is all things amazing! Karan Kapadia just dropped a new song called Tere Bina which is out now on all platforms and I can safely say it is already my favourite song of the year.” She also dropped a note for her mother. It read, “P.S: And, I am not quite sure what mom is doing in the background but then her actions fox me on a daily basis.” The video became an instant hit on social media. Karan Kapadia, who made his Bollywood debut with Blank, dropped a “love you” note for Twinkle Khanna. Actress Gauhaur Khan sp...

Superstar Vijay is celebrating his 49th birthday today [June 22] and fans of the actor are flooding social media with celebratory messages. However, in true Thalapathy Vijay style, the actor treated fans to a gift on the occasion. We are talking about the poster of the actor's next project, directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj, titled Leo . If the first look poster of Leo is anything to go by, it appears that Vijay is not unafraid of unleashing his violent side in the much-awaited movie. In the poster, Vijay is seen wielding a bloody sledgehammer with an angry expression on his face. Seen alongside him is an equally ferocious hyena. Also, do not miss the snow-capped mountains in the background This may not come as a surprise for most fans as the film is reportedly set in Kashmir. Sharing the poster, Vijay simply wrote, “# Leo FirstLook.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vijay (@actorvijay) Sharing the poster, director Lokesh Kan...

The Russian president said decisions were made during the rebellion to avoid bloodshed.

A night of violence sees at least 20 people murdered in attacks said to be linked to drug-trafficking.

Joseph O'Connor, 24, targeted some of the most popular accounts as part of a Bitcoin scam.

Wine recommendation apps are now using AI to help better match people with a bottle they will like.

Vladimir Putin's mixed messages on the Wagner mutiny have been raising eyebrows and changing perceptions of him.

The BBC’s Analysis Editor Ros Atkins looks at what the consequences are of the failed Wagner mutiny.

Nearly 40 million people now suffer from drug-related disorders, says a report on the illegal trade.

North America's fourth-largest city has a historic number of candidates in its upcoming by-election.

The BBC speaks to prisoners, including an artist whose smuggled sketches record horror inside Myanmar's Insein jail.

George Orwell's satirical novel has such resonance it has been translated into the local Shona language.

Wagner's mercenary boss threatened an armed rebellion but pulled back from marching on Moscow.

Australia take control of the one-off Ashes Test at Trent Bridge despite Tammy Beaumont's record-breaking 208 for England.

Actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui is one of the most prolific actors in the country, often earning unanimous praise for his performances across genres. However, the actor's latest film Tiku Weds Sheru has come under fire, particularly for the romantic scenes between the actor, 49, and his co-star Avneet Kaur, 21. Once the trailer dropped earlier this month, a kissing scene between the two actors elicited a bunch of enraged responses from social media users who criticised the actor for agreeing to romance someone who is less than half his age. However, the actor has defended the scene and the film, explaining that “romance is ageless.” In an interaction with India Today, Nawazuddin Siddiqui said, “Romance is ageless. The problem is that the young men have no romance left. We are from the times when romance was something else. We would be in love and be in ‘ishq' for years.”  He further added, “Today, Shah Rukh Khan continues to do romantic roles because the young generation i...

The president and diplomats have called for calm amid a rise in violent incidents in the vote's run-up.

Festival-goers party in the sun as Foo Fighters, Texas and more fill Worthy Farm with Friday fun.

Yevgeny Prigozhin claimed a 'huge number' of his fighters had been killed in the strike.

Officials are said to have ignored an offer to send a plane to monitor the boat that later sank.

The US Coast Guard are said to have used the information to narrow the search area.

The BBC's Jonathan Amos evaluates reports that parts of the Titan submersible have been found deep at sea.

Following the destruction of the Kakhovka dam, BBC analysis reveals the changes in the surrounding area.

Manipur faces the darkest chapter in its modern history and could be engulfed by ethnic violence.

Kristin Hawkins has relentlessly pursued one goal - to make abortion unthinkable and unavailable.

A court says the ex-IS member encouraged her husband to rape and beat the young woman.

Robert F Kennedy has downplayed his anti-vaccine views, but a podcast has put them front and centre.

A judge overturns a state law that blocked transgender minors from hormonal or surgical treatment.

Police say a number of people are in a critical condition after the incident in the French capital.

The White House is pulling out all the stops to welcome India's PM. What does that signify?

A massive international search effort is under way for the missing vessel as time starts running out.

The move raises pressure on the e-commerce giant over its treatment of workers.

Ukraine says three of the 11 men are now free but the two countries are still at loggerheads.

The BBC's Nadine Yousif is in Newfoundland where the expedition to the Titanic began.

A top priest is in hiding following at a secret deal for part of the Old City's Armenian Quarter.

A year-long investigation uncovers a sadistic abuse network stretching from Indonesia to the US.

CBS journalist David Pogue says it will be challenging for rescuers to find the vessel in time.

A student tells the BBC he survived an attack by suspected Islamist rebels by pretending to be dead.

A group of Indian academics want their names to be removed from textbooks they helped write - why?

CBS Correspondent David Pogue travelled aboard the submersible to see the shipwreck last year.

More than 40 big European firms pledge to hire and train 250,000 Ukrainian and other refugees.

Quentin Sommerville joins troops pushing eastward from a recaptured village in Donetsk.

Wyndham Clark produces a nerveless display as he holds off Rory McIlroy to win the US Open at the Los Angeles Country Club.

A new law will require less dependence on imported oil and gas and more use of renewable sources.

Indians are the second-largest migrant group in Australia, and their numbers are continuing to rise.

Young Burmese who once hoped for a freer country have now fled their homes in fear.

Red Bull's Max Verstappen equals Ayrton Senna's career total of 41 victories with a dominant win at the Canadian Grand Prix.

The US secretary of state is the first American diplomat to visit China in almost five years.

Influencers who promote fake products like miracle cancer cures are being called out - and face jail.

Cuban state agents were responsible for the death of dissident Oswaldo Payá, a new report concludes.

The city's mayor attended the event and spoke about his hopes for a more diverse Poland.

Spain has witnessed its hottest spring since 1961, with high temperatures likely to continue for months.

Cyril Ramaphosa and other African leaders met the Ukrainian and Russian presidents in their peace bid.

Leela Row Dayal, an artist and athlete, led an extraordinary life - yet little is known about her.

A selection of striking images from around the world, taken over the past seven days.

Sketching the former president under the greatest scrutiny possible. It's a tough job, so how do they do it?

Filipinos tell the BBC what it's like being routinely displaced for weeks or months on end.

The deadly crash is "one of the worst tragedies" ever seen in the province of Manitoba, an official said.

His 1971 leak exposed lies about the Vietnam War and saw him dubbed "the most dangerous man in America".

Ten years after devastating floods ravaged India's Uttarakhand state, a survivor looks back.

A selection of the best photos from across Africa and beyond this week.

Thousands of villagers are protesting plans for the world's largest refinery in Maharashtra.

The firm, which makes over half of the world’s Apple products, seeks its next big growth driver.

The crash was between a semi-trailer truck and a Handi-Transit vehicle, according to local reports.

Bollywood actor Sunny Deol showing off the henna design on his hands at son Karan Deol's Mehendi ceremony might be the cutest thing on the internet today. On Thursday, the Deol family along with their relatives and friend came under one roof to celebrate Karan Deol and his would-be-wife Drisha Acharya's pre-wedding celebrations. Sunny Deol was spotted in a pastel shirt and white pants as he took part in his son's Mehendi celebrations. While posing for the shutterbugs, Sunny Deol waved at them and also showed off his henna covered hand with religious symbols. Groom-to-be Karan Deol was also spotted as he arrived at his residence for the pre-wedding cerebrations. The actor looked dapper in a yellow kurta and smiled widely for the cameras. For the unversed, Karan Deol is all set to marry his girlfriend Drisha Acharya on June 18. The wedding festivities started earlier this week on Monday with the Roka ceremony. At present, a video of Sunny Deol dancing to the song Mor...

Who is Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh, the outgoing chief of Indian wrestling, who has athletes up in arms?

Belarus's opposition leader says the West is silent over the transfer of weapons to Alexander Lukashenko.

He is sentenced to six years in jail for money laundering, in a case seen as an attack on free press.

One twister has already touched down in Alabama and yet more severe hailstorms are forecast.

A task force will conduct case-by-case analysis of those facing removal over fake admission letters.

Adorable Tollywood couple Ram Charan and Upasana Kamineni, who exchanged vows on this day in the year 2012 is eagerly anticipating the arrival of their child. Upasana's mother Shobana Kamineni posted a lovely message for the couple on her Instagram account. She shared a picture from the wedding in which Upasana was seen resting her head on Ram's shoulder. Upasana captioned her post, "Both of you spent a decade learning, laughing, loving (sometimes fighting).... getting in 'sync', and growing together. The last year has been about you two planning the next decades with a precious addition. Wishing that your Journey just gets more fabulous. Happy Anniversary my dears." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Shobana Kamineni (@shobanakamineni) On December 12, last year Ram Charan and his wife announced they are expecting their first child. Many of their fans also congratulated the couple on their 11th marriag...

BBC Arabic's new radio programme has been hearing about the suffering caused by the conflict.

People attending the woman's wake were shocked to discover she was still alive.

The Pulitzer Prize-winning author of The Road has died aged 89, his publisher says.

Donald Trump is in court today in Miami to face charges of mishandling classified documents.

Kareena Kapoor is oh so smitten by her husband Saif Ali Khan and her latest Instagram post stands as proof. The actress on Tuesday treated her fans to a picture of her husband Saif Alia Khan in a pink t-shirt and inside a vanity van. Sharing the image, Kareena Kapoor simply wrote, "Good looks, good looks and good looks." For the unversed, "Good looks, good looks and good looks," is an iconic dialogue of Kareena Kapoor from the film Kabhi Khushi Kabhi Gham . The post is too adorable to miss, take a look. Kareena Kapoor never shies away from expressed her thoughts and is often seen sharing posts in praises of her husband Saif Ali Khan. A few months back Kareena went on a holiday to Africa with her husband and kids Jeh and Taimur. While in Africa, the actress treated her Insta family to a picture of Saif Ali Khan enjoying the view. Sharing the post, the actress captioned it as, "It's too hot in the Mara," and we couldn't agree more. In the image,...