- Sunday, 24 August 2025
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India and Australia vie for cricket World Cup glory
Hosts India are taking on Australia in the World Cup final this afternoon. The match is going to be played in Ahmedabad city at the Narendra Modi stadium, the world’s largest cricket venue.
WHO says Gaza's main hospital a 'death zone'
The World Health Organization (WHO) has described al-Shifa hospital in Gaza City as a "death zone" after a visit to the complex.
Two million displaced as Myanmar conflict spreads: UN
The United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has expressed his deep concern over the escalating conflict in Myanmar.
US warning as Israel storms Gaza's main hospital
Israel says its military is carrying out an operation against Hamas in Al-Shifa Hospital in Gaza City. An eyewitness inside the hospital tells the BBC they saw tanks and commando soldiers enter its main emergency department.
Rescuers race to save workers trapped in India tunnel
Rescuers are racing to save 40 workers trapped inside a collapsed tunnel in the northern Indian state of Uttarakhand since Sunday morning.
Toxic haze in Delhi after Diwali festival
Residents of India's capital, Delhi, woke up to smoky skies as air quality dropped after the festival of Diwali.
Indians celebrate the sparkling festival of lights
Diwali celebrates the triumph of good over evil. People light up their homes with small oil lamps called diyas and paper lanterns to signal the victory of light over darkness and joy over sadness.
Iceland declares emergency over volcano threat
Iceland has declared a state of emergency after a series of earthquakes raised fears of a volcanic eruption.
Toxic smog chokes Pakistan and shuts cities
Toxic smog in eastern Pakistan has made thousands of people sick, forcing authorities to shut some cities for the rest of the week. Smog in the country's second-largest city Lahore has risen to dangerous levels.
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Malaysia will maintain ties with Hamas - PM Anwar
Malaysia's leader Anwar Ibrahim has said his nation will maintain ties with Hamas and will "not punish" the group.
South Korea reports bedbug infestations
South Korean authorities are working to contain bedbug infestations that have caused concern across the country. At least 17 outbreaks have been reported in the capital of Seoul and in the cities of Busan and Incheon as of 5 November, local media report.
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India's Kohli equals Tendulkar's ODI centuries record
Virat Kohli, on his 35th birthday, equalled Sachin Tendulkar's record for most ODI (One Day International) centuries (49) playing against South Africa today.
Delhi schools shut as air quality turns severe
Authorities in the Indian capital, Delhi, have shut all primary schools for two days amid worsening levels of air pollution. Air quality in the city dropped to severe levels for the first time this season on Thursday.
Rubiales banned for three years over World Cup kiss
Former Spanish Football Association president Luis Rubiales has been banned from all football-related activities for three years. Rubiales kissed forward Jenni Hermoso on the lips following Spain's Women's World Cup final win over England.
UN Security Council to discuss Gaza humanitarian crisis
A new day has dawned in Gaza to the rumble of explosions, as the fighting shows no sign of stopping. The UN Security Council will hold an emergency meeting later on the humanitarian crisis in the Strip after Israel expanded its ground operation in the Palestinian territory over the weekend.
