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An investigation team inspects the wreckage of Air India flight 171 a day after it crashed in a residential area near the airport, in Ahmedabad on June 13, 2025.

Air India crash investigation 'leaning towards deliberate pilot action'

World 5 days ago By Noora Mykkanen

FILE PHOTO: FILE PHOTO: A patient, who according to medics is suffering from Nipah infection, is shifted to an ICU of Nipah isolation ward in Kozhikode Medical College in Kozhikode district in the southern state of Kerala, India, July 20, 2024. REUTERS/CK Thanseer/File Photo

Could the Nipah virus lead to another global lockdown?

World 2 days ago By Josh Milton

A patient suffering from Nipah infection being wheeled into a hospital, surrounded by workers in full PPE including body suits, masks and foot coverings.

Airports in Asia reintroduce Covid-style health checks amid Nipah virus breakout

World January 26, 2026 By Josh Milton

TOPSHOT - A health worker wearing protective gear disposes biohazard waste from a Nipah virus isolation center at a goverment hospital in Kozikode, in India's southern state of Kerala on September 16, 2023. India has curbed public gatherings and shut some schools in the southern state of Kerala after two people died of Nipah, a virus from bats or pigs that causes deadly fever, officials said on September 14. (Photo by AFP) (Photo by -/AFP via Getty Images)

Deadly virus with 'epidemic potential' and no cure is spreading in India

World January 24, 2026 By Noora Mykkanen

Moment fairground ride filled with schoolchildren collapses and injures 14

World January 21, 2026 By Sarah Hooper

Venice Carnival Traditional Mask. Venice. Veneto. Italy. Europe. (Photo by: Mauro Flamini/REDA/Universal Images Group via Getty Images)

The 6 best party breaks for 2026 – from Venice carnival to a 'snow show' in Japan

Travel January 9, 2026 By Deborah Cicurel

Pictured left is Harshita Brella, who was allegedly murdered by her husband Pankaj Lamba (right) in November 2024

Suspected wife killer 'fled to India and started new life with ex-girlfriend'

UK January 2, 2026 By William Hallowell

Raghav Narula, the doctor filmed allegedly beating up a patient, breaks his silence on what caused argument. He denies any wrongdoing.

Doctor caught 'beating up patient' reveals what caused argument

World December 24, 2025 By William Hallowell

This is the moment that an Indian doctor allegedly attacked a hospital patient. Arjun Panwar said he asked the doctor to treat him with respect before the doctor allegedly attacked him.

Doctor beats up patient 'struggling to breathe' after asking for respect

World December 23, 2025 By William Hallowell

Train passengers use their mobile phones to take photographs of a dead elephant after it was hit by a train in Hojai district in the eastern state of Assam, India, December 20, 2025. REUTERS/Biki Das

High speed train carrying more than 600 passengers kills herd of elephants crossing track

World December 20, 2025 By Ryan Prosser

Lionel Messi cuts short India stadium tour as angry fans throw bottles and chairs

Football December 13, 2025 By Chris Davie

Riot erupts at a wedding after the buffet runs out of dessert

World December 9, 2025 By Sarah Hooper

The coastline in Malta, featuring turquoise waters, rocky shores, and the architecture of the Church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel.

The winter sun destinations with the hottest weather in January

Travel December 8, 2025 By Anushka Suharu

Fire rips through nightclub killing 25 including several tourists

World December 7, 2025 By Jen Mills

Woman wanted by Interpol over smuggling of tiger body parts arrested in India

World December 6, 2025 By Ryan Prosser

A village in western Ladakh, with houses in the foreground and mountains behind them, on a bright day.

The curious case of 'pregnancy tourism' in the world's last 'Aryan villages'

Travel December 6, 2025 By Numan Bhat

Air India crash: lawyer and victims? families

New theories into what caused Air India 171 crash are backed by victims' lawyer

UK December 4, 2025 By Luke Alsford

Terrifying moment family is forced to scale down 150ft crane after getting trapped at ?sky-dining? restaurant for hours Kerala Fire and Rescue Services

Family suspended midair in 'sky-dining restaurant' forced to climb down on ropes

World December 2, 2025 By Ryan Prosser

Volcano erupts for first time in 10,000 years causing flight disruption

World November 24, 2025 By Sara Odeen-Isbister

NEW DELHI, INDIA - NOVEMBER 10: Fire Brigade trying to douse fire after a blast near the Red Fort Metro Station Gate No. 1. on November 10, 2025 in New Delhi, India. Eight deaths have been confirmed in the explosion, the cause of which is yet to be ascertained, with 12 others sustaining injuries. Entire Uttar Pradesh and Maharashtra's Mumbai have been put on alert. (Photo bu Sanjeev Verma/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)

At least eight killed after car blast outside train station

World November 10, 2025 By Sarah Hooper