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The Israeli PM's party would win the most seats if an election were held but the opposition bloc would have more overall, a poll shows.

The prominent human rights lawyer campaigned to legalise euthanasia in Hungarian and European courts.

The craft will return Butch Wilmore and Suni Williams - stranded since June - to Earth.

The celebrated singer-songwriter was also famous for acting roles in A Star is Born and Blade.

Lebanese PM Najib Mikati says it is "the largest displacement movement that may have happened" in his country.

Noor Mossawi, aged six, is one of a number of people in critical condition in a hospital in eastern Lebanon.

How the BBC worked out the facts about blasts in Lebanon's capital from clues in social media footage.

Lebanon is a country that knows war - but for some Israel’s recent escalation already feels worse.

Drone video shows Hurricane Helene's path of destruction

As elections are held after a 10-year gap, people in Kashmir say they have waited long to be heard.

BBC reporters capture the moment and aftermath of an Israeli air strike in southern Lebanon.

Belgium's King Philippe levelled direct criticism at the pontiff, saying it had "taken far too long for the cries to be heard and acknowledged".

Eric Adams is charged with five counts of criminal offenses, including bribery, wire fraud, and illegal campaign donations.

Israel says a Hezbollah air unit commander was killed in the operation.

A new BBC documentary provides a harrowing glimpse into the Hamas attack at the Nova music festival in Israel, in which hundreds of people were killed.

A passenger is shot dead before a Swat team deployed flash-bang grenades and arrested the suspect.

Media personality Afia Pokua grovelled to the Ashanti king on her knees but it was not enough.

Anura Kumara Dissanayake calls a general election, dissolving the parliament where his party only holds three seats.

The 2024 edition of the MAMI Mumbai Film Festival is set to take place between October 19 and October 24, the organisers said on Tuesday. The six-day gala, billed as a celebration of world cinema, community, creativity, and culture, will host a line-up of over 110 films in more than 50 languages, including features and non-features in all genres, from across the world to Mumbai. Interim festival director Shivendra Singh Dungarpur said, as an independent charitable organisation, MAMI relies entirely on the generosity of its partners and sponsors. "The scale of each edition of the festival depends solely on the extent of the support we receive during the year. We are extremely grateful to each and every partner that has stood with us this transition year so that we can continue to bring the best of independent and world cinema to our wonderful audiences in the 2024 edition of MAMI Mumbai Film Festival," Dungarpur said in a statement. The gala will showcase films across secti...

To help preserve mangrove forests researchers have to take on demanding field work.

Officials say they are worried the technology could allow enemies to "remotely manipulate cars".

The cost of living crisis has put the grocery chains under increasing scrutiny in the past year.

The wedding took place in Copenhagen in the presence of close friends and family.

The new cabinet pulls in allies from the centre and right, despite left-wing parties winning France's election.

Kamala Harris had "gladly" accepted CNN's invitation to debate two weeks before the election.

A dissident freed by Russia in the biggest prisoner swap since the Cold War vows to return to the country.

The furry stowaway forced a Scandinavian Airlines plane to make an emergency landing.

A study suggests 54% of Ukrainians suffer from PTSD as Russia's war of conquest grinds on.

Shabana Azmi had a fun-filled 74th birthday celebrations with her dear friends from the industry. Ali Fazal, who attended the festivities, shared some new pictures on his Instagram feed. In the first picture, Ali Fazal can be seen posing with Shabana Azmi. Ali Fazal also posed with Javed Akhtar.  The third click features a full house frame with Shabana Azmi, Dia Mirza, Vidya Balan, Richa Chadha, Urmila Matondkar, Tanvi Azmi, Javed Akhtar and Ali Fazal. Sharing the pictures, Ali Fazal wrote, "Happy Birthday Shabana ma'am!! May the force always be with you. @azmishabana18 !! Dher saara pyaar . You both lead us into so many worlds all at once. An evening well spent. Photos: @diamirzaofficial." Take a look: View this post on Instagram A post shared by ali fazal (@alifazal9) Farah Khan also shared a fun-filled clip featuring the birthday girl. She wrote in the caption, "Here with 2 of the best dancers in Bollywood. Shabana A...

Claude Pivi, Guinea's most wanted fugitive, has been on the run since last year's dramatic prison break.

The Night Manager, headlined by Aditya Roy Kapur, Anil Kapoor and Sobhita Dhulipala, has been nominated for the Best Drama Series in the 2024 International Emmy Awards. NDTV was the first media who reached out to Anil Kapoor and gave him the good news. Anil Kapoor, who played Shailendra 'Shelly' Rungta in the series, was extremely happy to receive the news. Thanking NDTV he said in a video message, "That's a fantastic news. I just couldn't believe it. Abira (NDTV reporter), when you just messaged me "congratulations", I said congratulations for what? And then you sent me this link. I called Sandeep (director) and the entire team. We were messaging each other. The entire team is thrilled and excited. Thank you NDTV for giving us the news." The Night Manager will compete with Les Gouttes de Dieu [Drops of God] (France), The Newsreader - Season 2 (Australia) and Iosi, El Espia Arrepentido - Season 2 (Argentina) for the coveted position. The 2024 Int...

A supermoon lights up the sky across the world along with a rare partial lunar eclipse.

A second wave of communication device explosions killed at least 20 people, Lebanese officials say.

Ryan Routh became fixated on the war to an "unhealthy level", despite being turned down by Ukraine’s International Legion in Kyiv.

BBC Verify has examined dozens of videos after reports of thousands injured and several killed by handheld pagers exploding in Lebanon.

Actress Tamannaah Bhatia has revealed the true reason behind her absence from the 12th Edition of the South Indian International Movie Awards (SIIMA), where she was honored for her significant contributions to Indian cinema over the past 20 years. In a recent update, Tamannaah shared insights into why she couldn't attend the prestigious event, offering her fans a glimpse into the circumstances surrounding her absence. Taking to Instagram Stories, Tamannaah, who has 26.7 million followers, shared a stunning video showcasing her elegant look. Dressed in a royal blue saree adorned with intricate golden work, she rounded her outfit with a neutral makeup look and her hair styled in a chic bun. The ensemble was accessorised with a gold and pearl choker necklace and matching jhumkas, adding a touch of sophistication to her glamorous appearance. In the clip, she is heard saying, "It's been an interesting 24 hours... a cancelled flight... a 24 hour delay and an award function t...

The BBC's analysis editor looks at the route Trump was taking and where secret agents spotted a rifle.

It comes as the UN warns Iranian women still face violent punishment for not wearing the hijab.

Firefighters are battling the blaze in La Porte, near Houston, as residents near the area were urged to evacuate.

The US Secret Service confirmed in a post on X that they were investigating a "protective incident" involving Trump.

Masaba Gupta, who is expecting her first child, recently opened up about being trolled for her acne marks in an interview with Faye D'Souza . Masaba Gupta once shared a video of herself on Instagram without applying any filter. Recalling the incident, Masaba told Faye D'Souza, "It is a skin tint I am showing people, and if I put a filter, my face will look kind of blurred. Someone said, 'But what are you doing with a makeup brand, you have skin like Om Puri.' What business does anyone have to talk about anything except Om Puri's acting talent? Sometimes, all that people see is textured skin or acne scars on you. Which is why I have to keep doing more, being more successful. That's my fight. Hopefully, 10 years later, someone will say they could see beyond my scars," said Masaba. Masaba and Satyadeep announced pregnancy in April. The couple announced their pregnancy in an Instagram post. In a joint post with her husband, Masaba Gupta shared three image...

Flash flooding brought by storm damaged thousands of homes and buildings across parts of Europe.

South Korean actor Kim Seon Ho recently recalled his early acting days and the financial challenges he faced. During a conversation on the YouTube channel By PDC , the actor spoke about highlighted his experience as a "role model for 'open-run' actors." Kim explained, "Open-run refers to theatre productions that run indefinitely without a set closing date, such as Rooftop Room Cat and Boeing Boeing. Many actors had already deeply analyzed the characters in these productions, so it was about following those interpretations, making it challenging to find my own take." He also opened up about the financial realities of being an open-run actor, stating, "The pay is lower. When I was doing the play Sherlock, I only made 18,000 won (Rs 1,086) per show." Despite the financial constraints, Kim Seon Ho fondly recalled the experience, saying, "After paying for car expenses, food, and phone bills, there wasn't much left. But I lived with my parents ...

Trump says Springfield in Ohio has been "destroyed" and repeats baseless claim that migrants are behind pet disappearances.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken accused the outlet RT of engaging in "global covert activities."

Sanjay Leela Bhansali's upcoming film Love And War , starring Alia Bhatt, Ranbir Kapoor and Vicky Kaushal, just got a new release date. It is slated to hit the screens on March 20, 2026. Love And War was earlier scheduled to release on Christmas of 2025. Love And War marks Sanjay Leela Bhansali's first project with Vicky Kaushal. He has previously worked with Alia Bhatt in Gangubai Kathiawadi and with Ranbir Kapoor in the actor's debut film Saawariya . Love And War will be Vicky Kaushal's second project with Ranbir Kapoor after the 2018 Sanjay Dutt biopic Sanju . He shared screen space with Alia Bhatt the same year in Meghna Gulzar's Raazi . The film was announced in January this year. "An eternal cinema dream has come true," read the caption on the post shared by Vicky Kaushal, who is one of the lead actors. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Vicky Kaushal (@vickykaushal09) Ranbir Kapoor mar...

Mpox has spread to at least 14 African countries and has been declared a public health emergency.

The trailer of Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video dropped on Thursday evening and it showcases a quirky albeit adorable story of a couple in the Nineties (Triptii Dimri and Rajkummar Rao). They lose a CD, receive a call asking for ransom and with that begins a comedy of errors. In addition to the lead pair, the trailer of Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video also features Vijay Raaz, Mallika Sherawat, Mast Ali, Archana Puran Singh, Mukesh Tiwari. Wait, did we mention that we also spotted Shennaaz Gill in the clip? She appears to be a part of a dance sequence in the romantic comedy. Check out the trailer of Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video here: Vicky Vidya Ka Woh Wala Video has been directed and written by Raaj Shaandilyaa. The film has been backed by Gulshan Kumar, T-Series, Balaji Telefilms, Wakaoo Films, Kathavachak Films. The film is slated to release on October 11. Shehnaaz Gill made her Bollywood debut with Kisi Ka Bhai Kisi Ki Jaan , co-starring Salman Khan and Pooja Hegde. She also s...

Malaika Arora's father Anil Kuldip Mehta died by suicide on Wednesday morning, the police said. Members of the Hindi film fraternity visited Malaika Arora and her family on Thursday evening. Actor Salman Khan was clicked arriving at the Arora residence. Malaika Arora was previously married to Salman's brother Arbaaz Khan. They got divorced in 2017. Actors Kriti Sanon, Shilpa Shetty also visited Malaika Arora on Thursday night. Gauri Khan, Karisma Kapoor and Bhavana Pandey, who are a part of Malaika Arora's close-knit circle of friends, were also photographed at the Arora residence this evening. In an Instagram post on Wednesday, Malaika Arora announced the death of her father Anil Kuldip Mehta . "We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our dear father, Anil Mehta. He was a gentle soul, a devoted grandfather, a loving husband and our best friend. Our family is in deep shock by this loss and we kindly request privacy from the media and well...

We learned little new from both sides on policy, a theme in a campaign that has been focused largely on character.

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump shook hands again on Wednesday at the event, hours after their debate showdown.

The singer created some of pop's most memorable music videos, then suddenly stopped.

The inmate had accused the rapper of drugging and sexually assaulting him nearly 30 years ago.

Poland's prime minister says Berlin's decision to impose controls on all land borders is unacceptable.

The muhurat puja for director Selvamani Selvaraj's  Kaantha  took place on Monday (September 9). The multilingual film is headlined by Rana Daggubati and Dulquer Salmaan with Bhagyashri Borse as the female lead. Rana Daggubati has shared a series of pictures from the puja ceremony on Instagram featuring  Kaantha's  cast and crew members. The first snap captures Rana Daggubati and Dulquer Salmaan sharing the frame with Bhagyashri Borse, Samuthirakani and Selvamani Selvaraj. The Baahubali star was seen wearing a white kurta-pyajama set and posing with his hands on hips. Dulquer Salmaan was dressed in an off-white printed kurta. Both the actors wore sunglasses. Bhagyashri was draped in a white saree paired with a golden blouse. The background seemed to be from the film set which was decorated with flowers.  Rana Daggubati's uncle and veteran star Venkatesh Daggubati was also present at the muhurat puja. He held a clapperboard in his hands in the second frame....

Rashmika Mandanna , who has been notably inactive on social media recently, has opened up about a minor accident she experienced. On Monday, the actress shared an update on her situation. Sharing a picture of herself on Instagram, Rashmika wrote, "I know it's been a while since I came on here or was even seen in public. The reason I haven't been very active in last month is because I had a little accident, (a minor one) and I was recovering and was staying at home as I was told to by the doctors." She reassured her fans that she is now on the mend and ready to return to work. In her message, Rashmika spoke about the importance of self-care, stating, "Make it a priority to take care of yourself -always!! Because life is super fragile and short and we don't know if we will have a tomorrow so choose happiness every day." View this post on Instagram A post shared by Rashmika Mandanna (@rashmika_mandanna) On th...

Ananya Panday 's latest Instagram post must not be missed. The actress has shared a series of behind-the-scenes snaps from her recent release, Call Me Bae . The first image shows her sitting on a chair. Following that, there are stunning shots of Ananya, dressed as her character Bella Chowdhary aka Bae. We also see a clapperboard through a camera screen, an image of Ananya posing with her co-star MusCakkaan Jaferi, a vada pav with a beachy backdrop, a cute mirror selfie video and a close-up of her pink footwear. The final slide features Ananya with her mother, Bhavana Pandey. In her elaborate caption, Ananya Panday shared stories behind all the photos. She wrote, “Some #CallMeBAE moments (binge now on Prime Video ) 1. GUTS if you haven't seen the show yet 2. & 3. bae's face before and after you see the show 4. Bae has a scarf hidden in almost every look she wears!! How many can you spot? 5. First shot of the shoot! Right before I tripped and fell over all the LV bags 6...