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Kerala lottery: Women sanitation workers hit India lottery jackpot

Eleven women from India's Kerala state win a 100m rupee ($1.2m) lottery after pooling their money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LS25prf

Angus Cloud: HBO Euphoria actor who played 'Fez' dead aged 25

The star was reportedly found dead at his family home in California a week after burying his father. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/J8Einoc

Gallium and germanium: What China’s new move in microchip war means for world

The world's second largest economy is putting controls on gallium and germanium exports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/mKYH2xa

Paul Reubens: Pee-wee Herman actor dies age 70

Paul Reubens, who portrayed the children's TV and film character, had privately been fighting cancer. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u0KX3yQ

Canada wildfires: Border blaze forces evacuations

More than 1,000 fires are still burning across Canada - one-third of them in British Columbia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/137Vpof

Mulugu's messiah guides 40 tribal students to safety through floods

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Before flood waters rose menacingly and swamped a tribal school campus in Kondai village in marooned Mulugu district, headmaster Payam Meenaiah, 59, took out 40 students in the nick of time and waded through a swollen rivulet to a safer zone. He sheltered them in his house and offered food and comfort on July 27. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/irXCAsY

Madonna feels 'lucky to be alive' after health scare

The 64-year-old spent several days in intensive care while receiving treatment for an infection. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/r0tE3XF

Sudan conflict: Women tell BBC horror stories of rape

Women give the BBC harrowing accounts of rape by fighters, as conflict rages in the country. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1bHsp64

Denmark considers banning protests burning Quran and other religious texts

The Danish government is exploring banning protests destroying holy texts over security concerns. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DmjlU03

Six killed at Palestinian refugee camp in Lebanon

Deadly clashes broke out between rival factions in Ein el-Hilweh refugee camp over the weekend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CqMYtpg

The Texas town caught in the middle of America's border battle

Eagle Pass is the front line in a showdown over migrants between Texas and the federal government. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xiQnMDI

Watch: Injured Californian horse airlifted to safety

Obe, a 25-year-old horse, slipped and fell in southern California where firefighters came to his rescue. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fDQpbYr

WeChat: Why does Elon Musk want X to emulate China's everything-app?

Musk is an admirer of Chinese mega-app WeChat, which combines messaging, social media, finances, dating, and more. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k7Dysdu

4 more feared washed away in marooned Moranchapalli

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Four more villagers are feared to have been washed away in the extremely heavy rainfall that left Moranchapalli village in the Jayashankar Bhupalpally district of Telangana, submerged under 15 feet of flood water. On Thursday, two IAF helicopters had to be pressed into service - along with NDRF and fire services personnel - to evacuate about 1,900 villagers living here, many of whom had taken shelter atop trees and terraces to save themselves. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/vzungXK

Ukraine war: Missile strikes residential building in Dnipro

The top floor of a residential tower block is almost completely destroyed in the strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/H79eVWx

The other American women's team at World Cup

A shock win by Philippines over New Zealand was forged thousands of miles away in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/e5CTYKq

Watch: Russia’s invasion of Ukraine through music by BBC Russia editor

Steve Rosenberg has written a score to chart life in Russia since its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ICb0Or9

Lee Meng-chu: Taiwan businessman accused of spying in China is freed

A Taiwanese businessman's ordeal in China has underscored escalating tensions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CxBN1my

Sudha Murty: Why her comment over spoons divided Indians

Sudha Murty's life has been under increased scrutiny since son-in-law Rishi Sunak became PM of Britain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ENfoSkD

Quiz of the week: How has Barbie broken box-office records?

How closely have you been paying attention to what's been going on over the past seven days? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/NBw42Xt

Africa's week in pictures: 21 - 27 July 2023

A selection of the best photos from the African continent and beyond. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/BFpaxdz

India LGBTQ+ couples: 'My parents were ready to kill me for their honour'

Indians from the LGBTQ+ community still face discrimination and violence, sometimes from their own families. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OhUGwXo

Google alert failed to warn people of Turkey earthquake

The tech giant claims millions of people were sent a warning before the deadly earthquake earlier this year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/R67cfHO

Niger coup makes the troubled Sahel region yet more fragile

One of the few democracies left in the Sahel, Niger now faces military rule just like its neighbours. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wq201gB

The 'world's hottest month' explained... in 60 seconds

With July set "virtually certain" to be the warmest month on record, BBC Weather has this analysis. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YXkKR3d

Niger soldiers announce coup on national TV

Elite troops have detained the president - now they are closing the West African state's borders. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2tje5Q1

Sinéad O'Connor on the BBC over the years

Irish singer and activist Sinéad O'Connor has died aged 56. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c9uSi0A

Aliens and UFOs bring a divided US Congress together

Witnesses testify to US lawmakers about "unidentified... phenomenon" amid calls for openness. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dIMEZVp

Sinéad O'Connor obituary: A talent beyond compare

The shaven-headed Irish singer whose turbulent life often threatened to overwhelm her music. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Tv8HD49

Godwin Emefiele's downfall: How Nigeria's bank boss ended up in court

The once-powerful bank chief is charged with illegally owning a shotgun, which he denies. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rhEnAok

Travis King: How the US negotiates with North Korea

The US is at a critical stage to negotiate the soldier's release, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WUGCEw8

Ghana parliament votes to abolish death penalty

There are 176 prisoners on Ghana's death row, but the last execution was 30 years ago. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/icxyNma

LGBTQ+: When 15 rain-soaked marchers made history in India

In 1999, India's first Pride march was held in Kolkata - and the rest is history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bQg3PUf

World Cup spotlight hides Australia inequalities

The team's success is despite conditions in Australia, not because of them, those in the sport say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EcQA5z1

30-minute blinding spell brings Hyd to knees

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After a two-day lull, intense rains and thundershows lashed Hyderabad again on Monday evening, bringing the city to a grinding halt. Right from the IT hub - cutting across Hi-Tec City, Gachibowli, Financial District - to Jubilee Hills, Banjara Hills, Begumpet, Mehdipatnam and beyond, the city's busy stretches were chock-a-block with traffic amidst inundation and waterlogging in several areas. The 30-minute blinding rain stopped traffic and brought visibility down to a few yards. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/EslIRmL

How desperate US prisoners try to escape deadly heat

With no air con, a former prisoner describes lying in toilet water to survive brutal heat. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Y8zRtc1

Paris to bring back swimming in Seine after 100 years

Banned for a century because of filthy water, bathing is to resume in parts of the river. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DfEyz84

Ghana minister Cecilia Abena Dapaah reported a robbery. Why was she arrested?

A Ghanaian minister allegedly lost $1m cash, handbags and jewels from her house. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WoJubYU

Iraq and others condemn Quran-burning in Denmark

Large crowds protest in Iraq and Yemen after the acts of a far-right group in Copenhagen. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5WAcoJU

Spotify raises premium subscription price for millions

For the first time since 2011, Spotify confirms a price hike for about 200m ad-free subscribers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ISzJp68

Greta Thunberg carried away by police hours after fine

The climate activist was removed from a protest shortly after being fined over a previous incident. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Gj5VagM

Helicopter finds missing toddler in soybean field

Aerial and infrared cameras helped locate and rescue a three-year-old boy who was missing for hours from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2ELhvj1

Rhodes fires: View from the airport

The BBC's Azadeh Moshiri describes what it's like for people waiting at Rhodes airport. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/a9PoHLn

Why is technology not making us more productive?

We are in the midst of a technological revolution, but productivity has not improved. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cFpLEdM

Sophia Duleep Singh: Indian princess who fought for women to vote in UK

Sophia Duleep Singh was the daughter of the last Sikh emperor of Punjab and a goddaughter of Queen Victoria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/TZAGgSz

Corfu latest Greek island to evacuate over wildfires

The popular tourist island has started evacuations after 19,000 had to leave Rhodes. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zHnamKv

Barbie breaks box office records in US

Barbie has the year's most successful opening weekend for a film in the US and Canada, making $155m. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ge9zMq8

Amit Shah lays foundation stone for country's tallest Lord Rama statue in AP

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Union home minister Amit Shah virtually laid the foundation stone for the country's tallest Lord Rama statue to be installed at Mantralayam in the Nandyal district of the state of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/N9X5kZu

Hyderabad: Buffer against rain fury? GHMC razes 87 rickety structures

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City mayor Gadwal Vijayalakshmi, who took stock of the situation at GHMC's control room, said almost 90% of the complaints had been resolved. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/GeVXkuC

Rs 700 cr investment fraud run by Chinese handlers busted in Hyderabad

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An over Rs 700-crore investment-cum-part-time job fraud run by Chinese handlers with alleged links to the Lebanon-based Hezbollah terror group was unearthed by the cybercrime wing of Hyderabad police on Saturday. The terror funding tip-off came from a crypto agency, which flagged suspicious bitcoin credits in wallets of the terror group, said police. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/zWqIM4e

Africa unmasked at the Tate: The continent through its own lens

The Tate showcases Africa's past, present and future through the lenses of artists from the continent. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ikDPw95

Mexico: Arson attack at bar on US border leaves 11 dead

A manhunt is underway after a man set fire to a bar after he was kicked out, officials say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xy63LZw

6 killed after bus collides with truck in Andhra Pradesh'sKadapa

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Six passengers died and over 20 others sustained injuries after a bus on its way towards Chennai collided with a truck in Andhra Pradesh's Kadapa district, police said on Saturday. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/9SgAe82

South Africa polyamory: When three's not a crowd in a relationship

Polyamory is on the rise in South Africa as people break with tradition, counsellors say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/XlWHmai

Biden chooses Lisa Franchetti to head military branch

Admiral Lisa Franchetti will become the first woman to lead a US military branch if confirmed. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/bJ7z3yT

Ex-Canadian Mountie charged over alleged China interference

An ex-Royal Canadian Mounted Police officer is alleged to have helped China with intimidation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o9YvMGE

Gorilla thought to be male surprises zoo with birth

Columbus Zoo in Ohio says Sully, 8, was found cradling the unexpected newborn in her arms. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zStQu4A

Seven AI companies agree to safeguards in the US

White House says it's a 'critical step' towards the responsible development of the technology. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/1OlpmFv

Sudan conflict: Medics whipped in Khartoum after convoy attacked - MSF

Armed men attacked a team taking supplies to one of only two hospitals open in southern Khartoum. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/F91qi6R

Canadian serial killer to stay in lower-security jail

The move to shift Paul Bernardo to a lower-security prison sparked outrage in Canada. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2F0h7wl

Cluster bombs: Ukraine using munitions 'effectively', says US

The White House says the controversial weapons are having an impact on Russian formations from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nRuJWU0

Hollywood strike: Actors accuse NBCUniversal of turning up heat with tree row

A film studio cut trees that had given striking actors and writers shade during blazing temperatures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GdVmA4U

Tornado rips apart Pfizer manufacturing site in North Carolina

Footage captures the tornado that tore through the facility and flattened buildings in North Carolina. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KC94nQt

Manipur violence: What is happening and why

More than 100 people have been killed in ethnic violence that has engulfed a small Indian state. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/JXeDiPl

Tunisia's El General: The rapper who helped bring down Ben Ali

El General, whose song inspired Tunisia's pro-democracy revolution, laments the return of repression. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YWU4obJ

The Australian climate protesters cast as extremists

Counter-terror police have raided the homes of a swathe of Australian environmental activists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/y5D6b8d

Deadly shooting in Auckland hours before Women's World Cup

Police confirm two deaths in an incident in the New Zealand city hosting the Women's World Cup. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/k9N6AeH

Women's World Cup 2023: Tournament in Australia and New Zealand to get under way

The biggest Fifa Women's World Cup - featuring European champions England and debutants the Republic of Ireland - will finally get under way on Thursday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DCTEaqh

Four arrested over €1.6m Celtic coin theft

German authorities say investigations are continuing into the November museum heist in Bavaria. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CcQ6fiu

Reported gas explosion cracks open Johannesburg street

Dozens of people are injured after a gas explosion in the centre of Johannesburg, local media reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/u74YRfd

Wishma Sandamali: The siblings suing Japan over their sister's death

Wishma Sandamali lost 20kg in detention but was not taken to hospital despite her pleas. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UBrjwDh

The Indian cheesecake secrets found in a 1904 book

The 120-year-old recipes are a far cry from the cheesecakes we are familiar with today. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OR5UBAw

What happened to US citizens like Otto Warmbier detained in North Korea

Americans arrested in the communist state have included tourists, a teacher and a Christian missionary. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/g7YftN0

3 minors stabbed during Bonalu brawl in Hyderabad's Tarnaka

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Three minors suffered stab injuries in a scuffle between two groups during Bonalu celebrations at Tarnaka on Sunday night. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/ipMDxj2

Ukraine war: Russia says Crimean bridge partially open to cars again

Moscow accuses Ukraine of attacking its huge sea bridge with drones, killing two people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/knopGMx

JFK nephew rebuked over Covid conspiracy theory

Robert F Kennedy Jr is under fire over comments suggesting Covid-19 was "ethnically targeted". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x08S9Ht

Burnt out or jobless - meet China's 'full-time children'

Gruelling work hours and a dismal job market are forcing young Chinese to make unusual choices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ed81Cem

Poland: Plane crash at Chrcynno hangar kills five and injures seven

A small plane crashed into a hangar at an airfield in Chrcynno, 47 kilometres (29 miles) from Warsaw. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/LQpKBTl

Typo sends millions of US military emails to Russian ally Mali

Some of the emails reportedly contain sensitive information such as passwords and medical records. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9Uqzp5D

Byculla penguins to receive warm welcome in Hyd

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Byculla zoo in Mumbai is all set to exchange a pair of Humboldt penguins with the Nehru Zoological Park in Hyderabad. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/g8B0FTW

Australian sailor and his dog survive two months at sea

Tim Shaddock and his dog Bella ate raw fish and drank rainwater during their ordeal in the Pacific. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/epZWANI

Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like

The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/yAIVU0R

Extreme heat intensifies across south-west US

More than a dozen states are under warnings with the brutal conditions showing no sign of abating. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/c8SixZ4

Canada wildfires: Second firefighter dies amid record blazes

The unnamed firefighter died from injuries sustained working in the Northwest Territories on Saturday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/eqi2HlE

Hyd: Five arrested for harassing women get 8 days of jail

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Five persons arrested by SHE Team for harassing women on social media and through other means have been convicted and sent to prison for eight days by a local court. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/Jord47u

CPTPP: UK agrees to join Asia's trade club but what is it?

It may sound like an official has leant on their keyboard - but it's an acronym we'll hear more often. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VP5xXIe

Spain's hot summer election: A simple guide

This highly unusual election takes place at the height of summer, after four years of left-wing rule. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5KBp6oC

Your pictures on the theme of 'my hometown'

A selection of striking images from our readers around the world. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3y0p5BJ

The 'QAnon Shaman' and other Capitol rioters who regret pleading guilty

Taking back their remorse could land defendants with stiffer sentences. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lH3ZfMY

John Kerry in Beijing: Can US and China set aside rivalry for climate action?

The two biggest economies and polluters need to work together to avert the crisis, experts say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/HG5if6N

Turkey's deepening economic crisis prompts Erdogan to look West

Turkey's leader hopes to mend relations and reassure foreign investors who ditched his struggling economy. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o19ASCW

Can Barbie be the new Iron Man in a Mattel universe?

Ynon Kreiz, CEO of toymaker Mattel, talks about the future of the Barbie brand. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/p5u9bUY

Stare at smokers to stop them, Hong Kong health chief urges public

A Hong Kong official suggests those who light up in restaurants should be met with disapproving looks. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/fBeWcSM

Comfort women: Last of Japan's WW2 sex slaves sing 'forget us not'

Their own memories fading, former World War Two sex slaves seek justice in their twilight years. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2q6n0Jk

Heartstopper: Hungarian retailer selling graphic novel fined under LGBT law

The Hungarian bookseller was penalised under legislation restricting LGBT literature for under-18s. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rl4yNwC

Otter attempts to steal surfboard

The Santa Cruz police said this was not an isolated incident and the otter in question has a history. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/EkgoP3R

White House cocaine: US Secret Service ends investigation

The cocaine was discovered earlier this month in a vestibule in the White House. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Ik06CmR

Drone shows great white sharks swimming under surfers

A handful of sharks lurked below the surface while surfers caught waves in California. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jP7AclX

Stars leave Oppenheimer premiere as Hollywood actors' strike called

Cillian Murphy and Emily Blunt leave Oppenheimer premiere as Hollywood actors join major strike. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GCcTEUP

Which movies and TV shows are impacted by the Hollywood strike?

This is how a mega-strike involving writers and performers may see film and TV productions put on ice. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/dyAVElg

Telagana MBBS counselling: HC reprieve for AP students

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The Telangana high court on Wednesday issued notice to the state government asking it to explain the rationale behind doing away with 15% seats for students from Andhra Pradesh in MBBS admissions under convenor quota. The notice was also issued to the Kaloji Narayana Rao University of Health Sciences (KNRUHS). from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/SB3rLZG

Pay pension to ex-IPS VK Singh: CAT to Telangana govt

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The Central Administrative Tribunal has directed the Telangana government to pay provisional pension to former IPS officer VK Singh and gave one week's time to resolve the matter. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/jDd25Wt

Danish vlogger: 'My guilt over being traded in Iranian prisoner swap'

Thomas Kjems was one of four Europeans freed in exchange for an Iranian diplomat jailed in Belgium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/GaKrwlh

Cerberus heatwave: Hot weather sweeps across southern Europe

The heatwave could potentially lead to record-breaking temperatures, forecasters say. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/YSKthNj

Ukraine war: Wagner-linked senior general Sergei Surovikin 'resting'

A senior MP says Sergei Surovikin is "not reachable", amid speculation about his fate since the June mutiny. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/nxjBiqJ

Canada to recall Prime Energy over caffeine levels

Officials say stores may be selling the product, which has yet to launch in Canada, without approval. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5KAxizY

Nato: Warm words but a diplomatic reality check for Ukraine

President Zelensky wants assurances Ukraine will join Nato after the war, but members chose strategic caution. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/25OL3of

Ex-Manson follower Leslie Van Houten released from prison after 53 years

Leslie Van Houten was convicted in the 1969 slaying of a California couple alongside Charles Manson. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DrOotv9

Wimbledon 2023: Elina Svitolina says war has made her stronger after reaching semis

Ukrainian Elina Svitolina says war in her homeland has made her mentally stronger after she reaches a surprise Wimbledon semi-final. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/f6P5Oij

Jury rules document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is valid will

A jury rules that a hand-written document found in Aretha Franklin's couch is a valid will to her estate. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/zm2YZdj

Andhra Pradesh govt announces salary hike for priests

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The Andhra Pradesh government has announced a salary enhancement for priests in temples across the state. Those currently earning Rs. 5,000 per month will now receive Rs 10,000, while priests earning Rs 10,000 per month will see their salary increase to Rs. 16,500. Endowments Minister Kottu Satyanarayana stated that this decision was made in accordance with the assurance given by YS Jagan Mohan Reddy during his padayatra prior to the last elections. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/SoQtbTy

Gabriela Anelli: Brazilian football mourns Palmeiras fan who died after being hit by bottle

A minute's silence will be held at games in Brazil's top flight in tribute to a fan who died after she was hit by a glass bottle outside a stadium. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8dq6zGf

Lil Nas X reportedly stopped by Norwegian police after e-scooter error

The pop star was reportedly among four Americans stopped for riding e-scooters through a tunnel. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qOhj7KC

Oklahoma floods: Aerial footage shows vast scale of storm damage

Footage captured above the state of Oklahoma shows cars struggling through the flood waters. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5CAEvtc

What is Turkey's leader Erdogan up to now?

He seems to be saying Sweden cannot join Nato if Turkey cannot join the EU, writes Paul Adams. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xsbLzCa

Frozen tag & pending nod: Telangana to accommodate 3000 students from two private universities

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The state government has decided to accommodate nearly 3,000 students from two private universities - Guru Nanak University and Sreenidhi University - in colleges associated with state universities. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/zBrKlqu

SCB bouncer to HCA accuses it of encroaching prime Cantt land

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The Hyderabad Cricket Association (HCA), one of the oldest cricket associations of India, has landed itself in trouble yet again. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/0tq1LCZ

Migrant boat from Senegal carrying 200 people missing off Canary Islands

The aid group Walking Borders says many children are on board the missing boat, which departed from Senegal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/5pE4DbC

The rush for nickel: 'They are destroying our future'

Campaigners in the world’s largest nickel producer, Indonesia, warn mining is threatening their way of life. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ajrJbgL

'The night they came for our children'

Ghanaian children wrongly labelled as trafficked are being taken from their homes, BBC Africa Eye finds. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cl4pQGx

Telangana awaits FCI nod to sell rice to Karnataka & Tamil Nadu

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Rice produced in Telangana is in demand with Tamil Nadu and Karnataka seeking nearly eight lakh metric tonnes of boiled as well as raw varieties. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/bfAmXeR

At 76% Sircilla district clocks max C-sec deliveries in Telangana

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An alarmingly high number of C-section deliveries in some parts of the state has been flagged in the latest report of the state government. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/E39Iavm

Giessen Eritrea festival clashes leave 26 police officers injured

Police clash with stone-throwing protesters as Eritrean tensions flare up in a central German town. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/9EwFgVX

TikTok and Title 42 rumours fuel human smuggling at the US border

TikTok ads and misinformation are driving migrants to multi-billion dollar smuggling organisations. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/aqw9LJD

How warming oceans are driving the climate juggernaut

Experts are predicting that the developing El Niño is likely to make 2023 the world's hottest year. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wnrgTdC

Ghana's batmen hunting for pandemic clues

Scientists want to understand exactly how pathogens can jump species and what the next threat may be. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/KM7QuNb

US football star Rapinoe to retire at end of season

USA forward Megan Rapinoe, one of the most successful players of her generation, says she will retire at the end of the season. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/VH8tUOC

Cluster bombs: Biden defends decision to send Ukraine controversial weapons

The weapons have a record of killing civilians - and the president said sending them was a difficult decision. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/AfW28S5

Michael Burnham: US inmate with 'survivalist skills' in Pennsylvania jail break

Michael Burnham, said to be dangerous and have "survivalist skills", escaped by climbing on exercise equipment. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/82k1efz

Alexander De Croo video threat leads to arrest of Belgium ex-soldier

The suspect filmed himself in a wood shooting at a photo of Belgian PM Alexander De Croo. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/IW5ZCzb

Is Taylor Swift snubbing Canada?

Swift has tour stops in South America, Asia and Australia, but not Canada. Is there bad blood? from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WqjMDVp

The Wire creator seeks leniency for drug dealer in Michael K Williams' death

David Simon says no good can come from incarcerating a 71-year-old for Michael K Williams' death. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WwvG2pB

Netherlands migration: Dutch coalition government collapses - reports

The four-party coalition has collapsed because of disagreements about asylum policies - media reports. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/7BQCGIz

Are wildfires in the US getting worse?

Record temperatures and smoke-filled skies have shown that the threat of wildfires can impact millions of people. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/m8zUN0q

Coco Lee: Death of pop icon sparks mental health discussion in China

As tributes pour in, many are focusing on the wider mental health issues facing China. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/gGou675

OceanGate: Owner of Titan submersible suspends exploration

The firm posts a one-line statement saying it has stopped "all exploration and commercial operations". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/DT7y52I

'I want you dead': Survivors of El Paso shooting address gunman in court

Survivors of the 2019 shooting at a Walmart in El Paso, Texas, have addressed the attacker in court. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/kQ5gSHw

Can 'good cop' Janet Yellen help fix US-China relations?

The US Treasury secretary's trip to Beijing comes as tensions between the two countries remain high. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CoU6TJr

Palestinian families return to rubble in Jenin refugee camp

Residents of the city's refugee camp say homes were destroyed in the Israeli military operation. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/qelJGb7

Kyiv court explosion: Ihor Humeniuk dies after device detonated

Ihor Humeniuk was at a hearing related to his involvement in a 2015 attack near Ukraine's parliament. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/afMhOPR

Belarus jails Eduard Babaryko son of jailed rival to Lukashenko

Eduard Babaryko was detained while running his father's presidential election campaign in 2020. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/wCAnstU

Finance secretary Ronald Rose appointed as GHMC commissioner

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Finance secretary Ronald Rose is the new commissioner of Greater Hyderabad Municipal Corporation. He succeeds DS Lokesh Kumar who has been shifted to Telangana Election Commission as additional chief electoral officer. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/er9dZQo

Celebrating Pride in the midst of a culture war

Conservative group Moms for Liberty held a national conference in Philadelphia during Pride Month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jz4KOcF

Senegal's Macky Sall bows to pressure from Sonko's supporters over third term

Macky Sall caught many people off-guard with his decision not to seek a third term. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/T3ef2Nx

Cocaine found at White House sparked evacuation US media report

A powder is found in a work area of the White House's secure West Wing by Secret Service staff. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oB9Sjxi

Watch: BBC editor ducks as gunfire interrupts report

Jeremy Bowen reports from Jenin refugee camp as violence between Palestinians and Israelis continues. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/jSqQvET

Why Europe's 'lonely' tech entrepreneurs need help

A group of experienced European tech leaders hopes to mentor a new generation of entrepreneurs. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/MbsBGoT

Nathan Law: Hong Kong activist in UK fears for safety over bounty

Nathan Law says his life has become more dangerous as Hong Kong police offer a bounty for his arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/CGPqjYg

Why has Twitter restricted its own tweets?

Elon Musk has restricted the number of tweets you can see - a strange move for a social media company. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/ClbUHuG

Legacy admissions: Harvard accused of favouring mostly white students

Civil rights lawyers argue that legacy admissions benefit the wealthy at the expense of minority students. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Phpjgno

Hyderabad: Woman staff throws diamond ring into toilet commode scared of being caught arrested

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A woman staff at a skin and hair clinic here, who allegedly stole a diamond ring worth Rs 30.69 lakh of a customer, flushed it down a toilet commode out of fear of getting caught, police said on Monday. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/kYeFvSD

Benodebehari Mukherjee: Blind Indian painter's forgotten scroll found after 100 years

Benodebehari Mukherjee who lost his vision entirely at 53 came to define modern art in 20th Century India. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/x4GSMRq

Israeli strikes on Palestinian Jenin camp in West Bank

A large-scale Israeli military operation is under way in the northern West Bank city of Jenin. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/pRrc0lf

Mystery of Holocaust escape girls solved after 84 years

For more than 80 years the identities of three girls captured in an iconic photograph were unknown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/o64AXpr

Victoria Amelina: Ukrainian writer dies after Kramatorsk strike

Victoria Amelina, an award-winning writer, was in a pizza restaurant that was hit by a Russian missile. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8yXPrkW

The false French riot posts spreading online

A number of false and misleading claims about the French riots have been circulating on social media. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/xNIkBgG

Hachiko: The world's most loyal dog turns 100

The Akita Inu has been lionised in Japan and beyond as a symbol of devotion and fidelity from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/cP1ALXh

France protests: Police throw tear gas in Marseille

Heavy clashes have been taking place between police and protesters all evening in the French city. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/l4UrJ8C

Ukraine war corrosive for Vladimir Putin - CIA boss

William J Burns says dissatisfaction with the conflict in Russia is a valuable recruiting tool. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/lNsU5f9

New Jersey: Dramatic rescue as helicopter pulls firefighters from river

The boat had stalled and went over the edge of a dam during a rescue mission in New Jersey in the US. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/287dc4n

Hyderabad Metro ridership crosses 40 crore-mark

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The Hyderabad metro rail announced that is ridership has crossed 40 crore-mark on July 01, since it's inception on November 29, 2017. from Hyderabad News: Latest Hyderabad News Headlines & Live News Updates from Hyderabad - Times of India https://ift.tt/NQ89FzB