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Tornadoes kill 4 in Oklahoma; governor issues state of emergency for 12 counties amid power outages
Tornadoes in Oklahoma caused devastation in Sulphur, Holdenville, and other areas. Governor Kevin Stitt declared a state of emergency in 12 counties due to severe weather fallout, with thousands left without power and significant damage reported.
UK commits 20,000 military personnel for NATO exercise in Europe
The UK will commit 20,000 military personnel to participate in NATO's Exercise Steadfast Defender 24, marking the alliance's 75th year. The deployment includes 16,000 British army troops based in Eastern Europe from February to June, an aircraft carrier strike group, and F35B Lightning attack jets. The move aims to boost NATO's combat-ready forces amid ongoing tensions, particularly since Russia's invasion of Ukraine. UK Defence Secretary Grant Shapps emphasized the importance of the deployment in providing reassurance against the "Putin menace." The exercise involves military forces from 30 NATO countries and Sweden.
Black woman calls 911 for help; shot dead by cop in USA
A black woman was fatally shot dead by a Los Angeles county sheriff’s deputy after she called 911 to report domestic violence, police officials and lawyers for the victim’s family said. The LASD has claimed that the victim, Niani Finlayson, had a knife and was threatening her boyfriend because of which deputy Ty Shelton had to open fire.
Brookside Actor Dean Sullivan known for the role of Jimmy Corkhill dies at 68
Dean Sullivan, Brookside actor, died at the age of 68, according to his family. Between 1986 and 2003, Sullivan was most recognised for his role as Jimmy Corkhill in the Channel 4 soap Brookside. In 2018, the famed actor was diagnosed with a deadly disease, prostate cancer. Sullivan earned the British Soap Award for exceptional accomplishment in 2003 for his role as Jimmy in the Mersey TV soap, which he had portrayed for 17 years.
Tory MP Bob Stewart found guilty of racial offense for telling protester to 'go back to Bahrain'
During the proceedings, 74-year-old Stewart expressed emotional distress, emphasizing his long-standing dedication to advocating for minorities and people from diverse backgrounds. Testimony revealed that the confrontation, occurring outside Lancaster House in December, was instigated when Stewart accused Alwadaei of accepting funds from the UK, leading to Stewart's remarks urging him to "go back to Bahrain" and to "shut up."
Elon Musk and Rishi Sunak chat China, killer robots and the meaning of life
Billionaire Elon Musk welcomed China's engagement on artificial intelligence safety and said he wanted to see Beijing aligned with Britain and the United States on the subject, speaking in London on Thursday alongside British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak.
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Indian-origin MPs Lisa Nandy ,Preet Kaur Gill demoted in UK Opposition Labour Party reshuffle
Nandy, the member of Parliament for Wigan and daughter of Dipak Nandy - a Kolkata-born academic well-known for his work in the field of race relations in Britain, moves from being a shadow secretary of state to a shadow minister as the Department for International Development (DfID) falls within the Foreign Office remit under the Conservative Party government.
Explosions on Rustic Ridge Drive and Brookside Drive trigger fire, House in Plum Borough destroyed; Details here
The circumstances leading to the explosion and subsequent fires in Plum Borough remain shrouded in mystery, with the cause yet to be determined.
Flag Day 2023 in US: Is it official Federal Holiday?
President of the United States usually issues a presidential proclamation on Flag Day.
Surviving in its gilded cage: Relevance continues to stay important to the British monarchy
As the UK prepares for the coronation of King Charles III, the House of Windsor faces a question they have confronted for centuries - how to survive in the modern world?
Aaron Carter Death News: Coroner’s report reveals cause, manner of singer’s death; Details here
The Los Angeles County medical examiner-coroner reportedly said that Aaron Carter was found submerged and lifeless at the age of 34 in the bathtub at his house in Lancaster, California on November 5, 2022.
High-quality FTA with India a priority, says UK trade minister
Laying out her plans for 2023, the trade minister vowed to remove trade barriers, knocking down "100 unnecessary blockers" standing in the way of helping UK businesses sell more and grow more, creating new jobs and paying higher wages. "The UK is a leading destination for foreign investment. However, this position is not a given. There is fierce global competition for every pound of finance. I want to make the UK the most attractive place to invest in Europe, enticing companies from across the world to put their money into communities across the country," she said.
Impasse broken to get India FTA talks back on track, says UK trade minister
UK Trade Secretary Kemi Badenoch said the deal is now "back on track", in an apparent reference to the Diwali 2022 deadline for the FTA set by former prime minister Boris Johnson being missed last October amid political turmoil in Britain.
Prince Edward takes up significant role in brother King Charles III’s first state visit, Details here
The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward conducted an important duty during the first state visit of his brother King Charles III's reign, accompanying Cyril Ramaphosa, the President of South Africa, to two environmental engagements on Wednesday.
'My love for him never faded'. Nick Carter mourns death of estranged brother Aaron
The 34-year-old singer-rapper was found dead at his home in California.
Aaron Carter's uncertainties and fluctuations: Childhood stardom, mental health struggles
From kid star to adult fame, Aaron Carter had seen his share of ups and downs over the years.
Prince William is 'taking active role' as new Duke of Cornwall
The new property portfolio of Prince William includes a cricket ground and a prison.
Charles Fuller, Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright of acclaimed 'A Soldier's Play', passes away at 83
The play won the Pulitzer Prize for drama in 1982 and two years later was made into the Oscar-nominated best picture.
Joe Biden's 'beast' limousine gets stuck in London traffic, watch here
US President, Joe Biden was held up in traffic on the way to the Queen's funeral. His limousine 'Beast' and his motorcade got stuck in traffic in Marble Arch.
President Draupadi Murmu to join 500 world leaders at Queen's funeral
The Ministry of External Affairs confirmed the President's three-day UK visit on Wednesday as India's head of state invited for the state funeral in London. It marks the first state funeral in the UK in 57 years, last held at the Abbey for Britain's war-time Prime Minister Winston Churchill in 1965.
Russia, Belarus, Myanmar not invited to Queen's funeral: Reports
Russia, which is engaged in a conflict with neighbouring Ukraine, its key ally Belarus and the junta-ruled Myanmar will not be asked to send representatives to the state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II scheduled at Westminster Abbey in London on Monday, according to media reports on Tuesday.
No private jets, bus to service for world leaders at Queen's funeral: Report
According to Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) documents obtained by 'Politico', all international heads of state and their spouses planning to arrive in London for the State Funeral have been asked to arrive on commercial flights rather than private jets and have also been asked not to use helicopters to get around.
UK assisted dying bill hopes to end 'inhumane' suicides
Meacher, 81, has drafted a law to legalise assisted dying in England for the terminally ill with less than six months to live, an act currently punishable by up to 14 years in prison.
G7 seeks common front on China in first talks since pandemic
Backing US President Joe Biden's calls for a deeper alliance of democracies, host Britain invited guests including India, South Korea and Australia for talks in central London stretched out over three days.
How to convert your kid's toy into a TV remote
London, Oct 2 (IANS) How easy would it be if you have the power to control the volume of your music player by just rolling your kid's toy? This is now possible with a new gesture control technology that will revolutionise how we interact with gadgets.
Can't find the remote? Turns out, you could control the TV with your cuppa
A novel technique that allows body movement, or movement of objects, to be used to interact with screens.
Hate crimes: Indian-Americans hold rally in front of White House
"Hindus have been recently affected and victimised (in the US) as a result of Islamophobia. It does affect our community as well."
Indian-origin businessman shot dead in the US
Harnish Patel, 43, the owner of a convenience store in Lancaster County, South Carolina, was found dead of gunshot wounds in the front yard of his home on Thursday.
Indian student's death: 'Psycho' Briton in custody, top UK cops reach Pune
Stapleton was remanded to custody for 24 hours at the City of Manchester Magistrates Court and there was no application for bail.
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