Important stories for the day (16-08-2024)

These events happened on this day, as reported by major news sources.

Mumbai's Iran Culture Centre offers Persian courses for Parsis.

Gaming news and rumors include the possibility of PS5 games on Nintendo Switch, a new Dragon Age trailer, and a Until Dawn trailer.

Many kids are dying in a new, more deadly outbreak of mpox.

Trump claims he has the right to personally attack Kamala Harris.

Driver and passenger involved in 2am beach buggy accident in Queensland, resulting in one fatality and one injury.

Elderly woman in Maharashtra's Raigad district falls victim to a share market scam, losing ₹2.18 crore; police file a case.

Hope dims for struggling borrowers as short-term interest rate reduction rejected.

NSW sees surge in smallpox cases, prompting health warning.

Notorious Peruvian gang leader, wanted for 23 murders, apprehended in United States.

Former Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk takes on a new role.

What is mpox and how can it be prevented?

North Korea will allow tourists to visit again after almost 5 years.

A former Home and Away actor has been sentenced to prison for assaulting a woman.

Four people were taken into custody for their involvement in the murder of former soap opera actor Johnny Wactor.

Drinking what's considered a 'safe' amount of caffeine each day could actually have negative effects on health.

Stock market indices, S&P 500 and Nasdaq, experience significant gains thanks to companies like Amazon, Nvidia, and Meta.

Local residents successfully fought against a large mining company to prevent the construction of a silver mine in NSW.

Warfare is evolving as cyber-attacks could potentially activate the military treaty between Australia and New Zealand.

Worries for Brisbane teen gone 6 months without word.

RSL Australia keeping watch on fires in Gallipoli Peninsula.

ESPN's acquisition results in the unfortunate loss of trusted WCBS News Radio 880.

Former MMA fighter and Aurora community leader arrested for murder in alleged revenge plot.

British weather is variable today, but summer is not finished yet.

Lawyers suggest Gobbo's bias may stem from bill passed by government.

Lawsuit against Disney for wrongful death serves as caution to consumers who click 'I agree'.

A former MMA fighter and community activist from Aurora is facing murder charges for an alleged revenge killing.

Telangana's KTR apologizes for making "break dance" comments about women at party meeting.

Usher cancels more tour dates due to severe injury.

80s rock band Great White's lead singer, Jack Russell, passes away at 63.

McDonald's is introducing a popular American menu item to the UK for the first time.

Metro predicts Man City's downfall, Man Utd and Liverpool to suffer.

A Coronation Street actor reveals which character will stop at nothing to bring down Joel after the truth is revealed.

Paula Lane talks about the possibility of her character's return to Emmerdale and hints at potential storylines involving the notorious serial killer Meena.

Six people, including women and children, were injured in a suspected shooting on a Sheffield estate.

Hollyoaks has an excellent storyline, but it's not being given the credit it deserves.

Two people, a 19-year-old woman and a man, are facing charges for a dangerous right-wing terrorist plot.

Ex-Manchester United player Gary Neville has concerns for the team despite feeling optimistic about their future.

Top budget picks for 2024/25: Nkunku and Joao Pedro.

Ten Hag challenges Fernandes to win trophies after signing new contract.

Discover fun events happening in Pune this weekend, such as a LEGO building workshop and a comix reading. Don't miss out!

My husband thinks birthday treat is pinwheels and hot wax.

Gary Neville will be a part of NBC Sports' broadcast team for the 2024/25 Premier League season.

Gail's wants to start a business in Walthamstow, but the community is protesting against it.

Ex-BBC star predicts BBC's demise in 10 years.

Arsenal's potential sale of Eddie Nketiah receives a boost as a new club shows interest following his snub by AFC Bournemouth.

Festival-ready beauty bag with 15 essentials for only £40.

Don't let the Sunk Cost Fallacy ruin your career and relationships.

9 soap characters not getting enough screen time, including Martin Fowler and Debbie Webster.

Arne Slot finally speaks up about Luis Diaz's move from Liverpool to Manchester City.

CII IGBC Green Building Congress to spotlight advancements in green and net zero technology.

UK getting ready for mpox outbreak as it spreads to Europe.

Scientists have discovered the origin of the meteor that caused the extinction of dinosaurs.

Spurs and Burnley have reached an agreement for the transfer of Wilson Odobert, a winger, to join the team.

Aldi customers are disappointed and surprised by a sudden change at the supermarket.

A man is traveling 50,000km to deliver 50 letters for a heartbreaking reason.

Eddie Howe updates on Marc Guehi transfer after Newcastle's three unsuccessful offers.

Activision cancelled Modern Warfare 2 Remastered H2M mod just hours before its release.

I have a surprising choice for my partner at a sex club.

Yunus reassures Modi that Hindus in Bangladesh will be safe and protected during their call.

25 Indian firms preparing to release IPOs totaling Rs 22,000 crore.

Pakistani health ministry reports 1st case of new mpox variant in Asia.

Elections for Jammu and Kashmir Assembly to be held in three phases starting Sept 18, says ECI.

Stock market indexes Sensex and Nifty rise by almost 2%, reaching their highest levels in over two weeks due to a surge in global markets.

The UAE could potentially host the 2024 Women's T20 World Cup, according to a report.

Odisha's Chief Minister honors Amit Rohidas, an accomplished hockey player who competed in the Olympics.

Government mandates institutes to report violence against health workers within 6 hours through FIR.

Video footage captures unidentified individuals wearing masks breaking into a jewelry store in Bhopal and stealing cash and gold valued at Rs. 30 lakh.

Man City manager Guardiola willing to reconcile with outcast player following major conflict.

Molly-Mae helped me overcome shame about my secret.

Government program to reduce pollution through scrapping older cars will end soon as it has already paid out £16 million to drivers.

Flight makes unexpected detour due to pilot's shocking admission.

Guardiola says Man City player won't play against Chelsea and gives an Oscar Bobb update.

Actor leaving long-running soap receives thoughtful farewell present from colleagues.

Actress shares personal experience of childhood sexual abuse and lack of action taken.

Tips for avoiding long lines at Wembley for Taylor Swift's Eras concerts.

Man in Odisha sentenced to life in prison for murdering elderly individual in state.

Mamata accuses CPI(M) and BJP of vandalizing the RG Kar hospital and attempting to cover up the truth behind the murder of a medic.

J&K administration transfers officials following EC's orders.

Rishab Shetty wins best actor at National Film Awards, while Nithya Menen and Manasi Parekh tie for best actress.

Nazmul Hassan is planning to step down as the president of the BCB, according to a report.

A ship from Egypt was detained at Paradip Port in Odisha.

YB Khurania is the new DGP of Odisha.

Kolkata HC calls vandalism at RG Kar hospital a complete failure of state machinery.

Malaika Arora enjoys being referred to as a s*x symbol.

Small child walks out onto crossing by themselves, narrowly missing a train.

Man Utd is getting closer to signing their target player for £51m after receiving a significant hint.

Chris Martin and Dakota Johnson have ended their engagement, shortly after she showed her support for him at the Glastonbury music festival.

Teacher who protected kids during attack is readmitted to hospital.

Former Chelsea player Enzo Maresca has commented on the potential transfers of Victor Osimhen and Joao Felix, urging the club to make moves.

Alicya Eyo, known for her role in Emmerdale, sought treatment for alcohol addiction after leaving the show.

Former 'Cadbury's Flake Girl' from the 80s talks about leaving the entertainment industry.

Gary O'Neil's Wolves team gets a major morale boost ahead of their match against Arsenal in the Premier League.

Jason Ferguson provides updates on the Crucible, snooker's potential inclusion in the Olympics, Zhao Xintong's comeback, and other news.

World's 'whitest sand' beach, backed by science, deemed 'perfect.'

Get a sneak peek at Funko Fusion, with something for everyone.

A person who enjoys getting messy with food, known as a 'splosher', spends £100 weekly on videos involving custard.

Molly-Mae Hague revealed that her sex life with Tommy Fury suffered due to her health issues.

Gary Neville and Jamie Carragher disagree on how Arsenal will finish in the Premier League.

Chelsea's ex-defender predicts team may face tough battle to avoid dropping out of Premier League.

A man continues to dive in search of his wife's body lost in the 2011 tsunami.

A top Premier League official thinks Man City may be heavily penalized for breaking financial rules.

Famous actress Gwyneth Paltrow shines in energetic ski-themed musical on X Factor.

A pilot is believed to have died in a plane crash during an air show in front of witnesses.

Arteta believes that three young players from Arsenal will have an important role in the upcoming season.

Behind Pret at Heathrow Airport is a hidden spot where people can drink complimentary champagne.

This weekend, I'm purchasing items from New Look, Simba, NARS, and other brands.

In a daring move, a 90s rock legend climbed onto stage scaffolding in front of 70,000 fans, risking his life.

A famous star from Coronation Street shares the difficulty of dealing with a health issue while working on the show.

Photos of Odisha from today's events.

RBI imposes stricter regulations on P2P lending sites

Kareena wrote a sweet birthday message for Saif on his 54th birthday.

The IMA has declared a 24-hour suspension of non-emergency services starting at 6am on August 17 in response to the Kolkata medic rape-murder case.

WNBA stars Angel Reese and Brittney Griner make history with record-breaking performances in a recent game.

Jordan Chiles shares elegant statement amid controversy: ‘Those in charge will make the correct decision’.

Judge who sent teen to jail for sleeping during school trip has been removed from the bench in Detroit.

Houston Rapper and Producer BeatKing, 39, Passes Away

Yogi Adityanath sets new record as longest-serving UP CM with over 7 years in office.

Soccer team's player's future uncertain after not being selected for game against Fulham.

Rihanna sparkles as the fresh ambassador of Dior's iconic J'adore scent.

Cole Palmer expresses disappointment with England's performance in Euro 2024.

WWE Champion removed from roster 19 years after SmackDown debut.

Man Utd is considering a Serie A player as a backup plan for signing Manuel Ugarte.

Wilko is opening a new store, but people are wondering where the next one will be.

Cheerleader dies after parents' use of smoothies and vitamins for treatment.

Wrestling star urges fans to demand better treatment for women in the sport.

Darren confronts JJ about Frankie's abuse in Hollyoaks, but a surprising twist occurs.

Aaron feels envious in Emmerdale when John goes on a date with another person.

Piper may have died in Emmerdale after being hit by Tom, who is trying to win back Belle.

Neville believes Man United needs to address their major humiliation.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot gives his opinion on where Trent Alexander-Arnold is most effective on the field.

A corpse was removed from River Thames following its detection near the pier.

Sleep comfortably this summer thanks to Simba’s unique cooling method.

New Alien movie returns to old Hollywood style.

Mumbai's CM Eknath Shinde initiates urban afforestation, plants 5,200 trees in Ghatkopar housing society.

Famous America's Got Talent contestant dies in hit-and-run at 73 years old.

"Popular characters catch Joel on Coronation Street after a long chase."

Iconic character from Coronation Street causes controversy with dramatic comeback

Dancing with the Stars celebrity vows that the show's rumored 'curse' will not impact his decade-long marriage.

Mother of disappeared girl taken and concealed in compound of religious cult.

A new Nintendo Switch model may cost more and have less power than a PS4 Pro, according to an analyst.

Newcastle are making their fourth attempt to sign England defender Marc Guehi, as Crystal Palace confirm discussions regarding his transfer.

Review of Afrique en Cirque, a performance showcasing African circus arts.

A thief at Morrisons experiences immediate regret when he is tackled to the ground during a smash-and-grab attempt.

Ten Hag has minor critique for Man United after victory over Fulham.

Pregnancy tests can sometimes give incorrect results, leading to false positives.

Massive blaze transforms junkyard into raging fire visible for miles.

Bookies stop taking bets on new James Bond after rumors of a new actor being chosen.

Sharon drops bombshell on Sonia in EastEnders, leaving her in shock.

Joshua Zirkzee scores winner in debut for Man United in close victory over Fulham.

A review of Maison by Glaschu in Glasgow, a brief summary of the establishment.

12.5 crore rupees embezzlement in pressure cooker scam causes beneficiaries to protest at BMC ward office.

Fans are calling for This Morning star to get a new job after he wowed viewers with his "perfect" dishes on MasterChef.

Enzo Maresca advises Chelsea player to exit the team.

Jadon Sancho's absence from Manchester United's squad against Fulham explained.

Taylor Swift thanks loyal fans during Eras Tour speech, expressing deep gratitude for their support.

A missionary woman has been identified as the person who died after being caught in an airport baggage system.

Angry man destroys flowers in village after dispute with neighbor intensifies.

Hag addresses Maguire's injury after he leaves game against Fulham.

Large spiders that eat fish are returning to the UK.

Love Actually actor shares concerns about character in popular film.

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A young and healthy person has an undisclosed health issue.

Coronation Street reveals unexpected baby development in new spoiler clips featuring iconic character.

A new video reveals what happens after Tom King is attacked, confirming Piper's fate on Emmerdale.

In EastEnders, Linda Carter takes a big step that may help her survive.

Melania Trump's main sources of income are surprisingly revealed.

Lisandro Martinez taunts Fulham player after defeating them in win against Manchester United.

An intense worry: Fire at Gallipoli poses a danger to ANZAC war graves.

Gallipoli fire puts ANZAC war graves at risk, causing great concern.

Serious worry: Fire at Gallipoli puts ANZAC war graves in danger.

Gallipoli fire puts ANZAC war graves at risk, causing great concern.

Serious worry: Fire at Gallipoli puts ANZAC war graves in danger.