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MOBO-winning rapper and Top Boy star dies at 44

British rapper Sway, who made history as the first unsigned artist to win a MOBO Award, has died aged 44.

US envoy raps Czech Republic for lagging on defence spending

PRAGUE, Sept 18 - The Czech Republic must spend more on defence to meet required NATO targets, the US ambassador to NATO told a conference in Prague on Friday.

US national VanDyke gets default bail in NIA terror conspiracy case

CASE sees rise in complaints over pre-owned cars; mileage tampering among issues flagged

Industry players say squeezed margins and the difficulty of selling high-mileage cars can tempt unscrupulous dealers to manipulate odometers.

Collision near Sabina Shoal sparks fresh escalation between China and the Philippines

China and the Philippines exchanged blame over a clash on Friday in disputed waters in the South China Sea, further fuelling tensions over the strategic waterway that has become a dangerous regional flashpoint. In a brief statement…

Maryland bridge replacement plan sparks fears over loss of Eastern Shore farmland

Maryland plans to replace the Chesapeake Bay Bridge with two new spans and widen nearby routes. Farmers and conservation groups on the Eastern Shore are seeking a dedicated land preservation fund, saying the project could increase…

Israel is killing the people who could end its wars

From Iran to Gaza and Lebanon, assassinations have repeatedly removed figures capable of negotiating an end to conflict.

Pentagon leadership churn in focus as NATO military chiefs meet

A wave of departures has left gaps in US military leadership as the Pentagon reviews American troop deployments in Europe and faces pressure on key weapons stockpiles.

Supermarket sold expired Chocos; consumer court orders Rs 10,182 payout to customer

A consumer commission ordered Vishal Mega Mart to refund a customer Rs 182 for an expired food product. The retailer also must pay Rs 10,000 for compensation and litigation costs. The customer had purchased the expired item on December 1…

US father jailed 16 years after family dog kills one-week-old son

An Indiana father, Austin Kinsey, has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for neglect after the family dog fatally attacked his one-week-old son. Read More…

Olhão opens its doors to art for Open Ateliers

Olhão will become an open-air showcase for contemporary creativity this weekend as the second edition of Open Ateliers Olhão brings together 68 artists at venues across the city. Running from The post Olhão opens its doors to art for Open…

Man dies in fifth fatal shark attack this year in Australia

A man has died after being mauled by a shark while swimming at a popular beach in the state of Western Australia.