- Saturday, 23 August 2025
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Rajasthan Royals beat RCB to progress in IPL
Rajasthan Royals beat Royal Challengers Bengaluru by four wickets to qualify for the Qualifier 2 in the Indian Premier League. West Indies T20 captain Rovman Powell won the game with a straight six over long-on as Royals chased down their target of 173 with six balls to spare.
Rishi Sunak announces 4 July general election
Rishi Sunak has announced a 4 July general election in a statement outside Downing Street.
Dozens of flamingos dead after plane hits them in Mumbai
By Cherylann Mollan, Mumbai, May 22: At least 39 flamingos have been killed after an aircraft hit them in the western Indian city of Mumbai, sparking concerns among environmentalists.The Emirates flight, which had more than 300 passengers, made a safe landing on Monday night after the incident.Officials say it is not clear yet whether the birds deviated from their normal route to come in the flight's path.The incident has sparked anger, with environmentalists blaming excessive construction for the tragedy.Representative image. Photo: Getty ImagesEvery year, thousands of flamingos migrate to Mumbai around November, making the city's wetlands their home for a few months.Their brief stay is a much-anticipated event for locals, who gather in huge numbers to admire and photograph the pink visitors.An Emirates spokesperson told local media that its flight from Dubai to Mumbai was "involved in a bird strike upon landing"."The aircraft landed safely and all passengers and crew disembarked without injury. However, sadly, a number of flamingos were lost and Emirates is cooperating with the authorities on the matter," the spokesperson said.The flamingo deaths came to light late on Monday night after a group of children in Ghatkopar, a suburb in Mumbai, spotted carcasses on the road.Residents then told wildlife officials that flamingo carcasses were spread over a 500m (0.5km) radius, the Indian Express newspaper said.“Around 29 carcasses were found late Monday night, and another ten on Tuesday morning,” forest official Amol Bhagwat told the newspaper.Visuals on TV showed volunteers and officials picking up bloodied carcasses from the ground.People flock to Navi Mumbai to photograph flamingos. Getty ImagesEnvironmentalists have told local media that the accident may have occurred as a result of the birds having to change their path while they were flying towards a nearby sanctuaryStalin D, an environmentalist, blamed power cables installed in the area."It is likely the flamingos were trying to overpass these high power lines and got caught off guard and hit by the aeroplane,” he told the Indian Express newspaper.The incident has renewed criticism around construction activities near Mumbai's coastal areas. Environmentalists have long raised concerns about an upcoming airport in Navi Mumbai - another area famed for flamingo sightings.They fear the airport's presence and construction and traffic there could result in more flamingo deaths.
Screaming in agony': Passengers recall horror onboard flight
More than 140 travellers and crew members who were onboard a flight hit by severe turbulence landed in Singapore on a relief flight earlier this morning.
World's most expensive feather sold at auction
A single feather of the now extinct New Zealand huia bird has set a world record after being sold for NZD$46,521.50 ($28,417, £22,409) at an auction. The feather, initially expected to fetch up to $3,000, broke the previous record which was for a feather of the same species by 450%.
One dead as London-Singapore flight hit by turbulence
One person has been killed and several others injured on a Singapore Airlines flight from London that was hit by severe turbulence. The Singapore-bound Boeing 777-300ER was diverted to Bangkok and landed at 15:45 local (08:45 GMT).
Delhi sizzles as temperatures cross 45C
Northern India, including the capital Delhi, is reeling under a fierce heatwave with temperatures soaring above 45C over the weekend. On Sunday, Najafgarh district in Delhi recorded a temperature of 47.8C, the highest in the country this season.
Slovak PM seriously hurt but 'stable' after shooting
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico is in a stable but serious condition after being shot several times on Wednesday, according to doctors. The hospital director said he was currently in an intensive care unit after five hours of surgery.
Indian football icon Sunil Chhetri announces retirement from sport
Indian football icon and captain of the national team, Sunil Chhetri, has announced his decision to retire from international football on 6 June. In a video posted on X, he said that India's World Cup qualification match against Kuwait would be his last game.
Indian spices face heat over global safety concerns
The domestic market alone is worth a staggering $10bn, making it the world's largest consumer of spices. But now, concerns are emerging regarding the safety of these renowned spices. Last month, Singapore and Hong Kong halted sales of some spices produced by Indian companies MDH and Everest over suspected elevated levels of ethylene oxide, a cancer-causing pesticide.
Cold lava sweeps villages near volcano, killing 37
At least 37 people were killed after flash floods and cold lava flowing from a volcano hit the western Indonesian island of Sumatra. Hours of heavy rain on Saturday swept torrents of ash and rocks down Mount Marapi, the most active volcano in Sumatra.
Brazil floods drive thousands from their homes
At least 116 people have died across the state and, with many towns still cut off by the flood waters, hopes of finding the more than 140 people who are still missing are dwindling.
T20 World Cup schedule, fixtures, times & venues
The ninth edition of the Men's T20 World Cup takes place between 2-29 June in the United States and the West Indies. Here's the full schedule
Men's T20 World Cup squads including England, India & Australia
All sides had to provide the International Cricket Council (ICC) with a provisional 15-man squad for the 2024 Men's T20 World Cup by 10 May.
At least 60 killed in Afghanistan flash flooding
At least 60 people have died and more than 100 have been injured after flash flooding in northern Afghanistan, according to Taliban officials.
