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The rare meeting comes a week after Israel rejected Donald Trump's peace plan for Gaza.

About 200 firefighters worked to keep the fires from converging on Salamina, with one now under control.

Moscow also launched deadly strikes against Ukraine overnight, sparking fires across the capital Kyiv.

Political leaders across Tamil Nadu have expressed outrage over the tragic killing of three farmers by Karnataka forest officials. Former Chief Minister M K Stalin has called for a judicial inquiry and demanded compensation for the bereaved families. He has also asked the Tamil Nadu government to publicly denounce Karnataka's actions.

Cristiano Ronaldo has suggested the 2026-27 season could be the final year of his playing career, saying he wants to leave a “spectacular legacy”. The 41-year-old remains contracted to Al Nassr until June 2027 and has begun planning life after football, including spending more time with family, travelling and playing padel.

National Testing Agency acknowledged extensive errors in UGC-NET English, Commerce, and Sociology papers. Fresh examinations for these three subjects have been ordered by the agency. These re-tests are scheduled to take place on September 9 and 10. The decision came after multiple complaints regarding factual and typographical errors were received. Results for the other 84 subjects will be declared as scheduled.

The works were taken overnight without alarms being triggered, raising suspicion of a professional hit.

Two cargo screeners were injured when a passenger's pistol accidentally discharged during security checks. The passenger claimed the weapon was unloaded before he pressed the trigger to show them. One screener sustained an injury to his left hand, while the other was hit in both legs. The incident occurred at Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport while boarding a flight to Mumbai.

Hundreds of homes and public buildings have been severely damaged with at least 53 people killed.

The 55.6-metre (182ft) concrete figure is head-and-shoulders above Rio de Jaineiro's Christ the Redeemer.

Dozens more are seriously injured after the tourist bus overturned in the early hours of Sunday morning.

USCIS will introduce new editions of immigration forms I-539 and I-765. These revised forms will be effective starting September 15, 2026. Applications submitted using older forms after this date will be rejected. This change aligns with a recently published immigration rule. USCIS emphasizes there will be no grace period for this form update.

Iran claims they have been held since Qatar downed two fighter jets at the start of the US-Iran war.

Security had been stepped up amid suggestions on social media of a second mass crossing on Saturday.

In a worst-case scenario, category one Lala could dump up to 25in (63cm) of rain on Big Island.

Israel's military said it had struck "Hezbollah terror infrastructure" in response to what it described as earlier action against its soldiers.

CM Hails Sheikh Abdullah, Invokes 1947 Resistance

A search and rescue operation is under way to find survivors in Flores, an island in eastern Indonesia.

The declaration was made on the national day of the central European country, which has a population of just 44,000.

Police responded to reports of a shooting outside a residence halls at about 01:28 local time (05:28 GMT) on Saturday.

The BBC’s Katy Watson explains why triple-murder Erin Patterson is back in court this week trying to overturn her conviction.

On the first day in Galle, Devdutt Padikkal shone brightly, scoring an unbeaten 131 runs. His technique against Sri Lanka's spinners garnered high praise from Sanjay Manjrekar, who noted Padikkal's impressive back-foot play and attacking style. This stellar performance strengthens his candidacy for the number three batting slot and marks a notable milestone in the young Indian cricketer's career.

A father and his two young sons spent a night adrift before being rescued off the coast of the island of Koh Samui.

Indian-American entrepreneur Vishal Garg has been ousted as Better Home & Finance CEO. The company cited concerns about his judgment and credibility after significant losses. Garg's removal follows his controversial 2021 mass layoff of 900 employees. He is now seeking to regain his position and is offering to work for one dollar annually. Better's market value has significantly decreased since its pandemic-era peak.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has laid out some guidelines for lenders on recovery of loans, and whether they can block or lock the device that has been purchased via EMI financing. This new framework will come into effect from January 1, 2027.

Officials say the blaze, near the port town of Omis, is one of the worst in Croatia's history.

Forcing the US president to go "hat-in-hand to Congress" for permission would be "dangerous", the administration says.

Women across the country speak of public floggings, losing their jobs, and barriers to healthcare that endanger lives.

Thousands of sailors on the Lincoln have reportedly faced food shortages and broken plumbing, with some considering jumping overboard.

A Bengaluru couple was discovered deceased in their rented home early Thursday morning. The husband, Sumant Jain, reportedly sent a chilling voice message to his mother. He mentioned an argument with his wife, Padmavathi, before his death. Padmavathi's family has accused her husband of murder and subsequent suicide. Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding their deaths.

Two families have been trapped in their homes in the occupied West Bank for several days.

With the 80th Independence Day on the horizon, India stands poised for a time of reflection and celebration of its rich heritage. With these wishes and messages, it’s a chance to unite, reaffirm our commitment to progress, and cherish the liberty that was earnestly fought for.

The Constitutional Council says it infringes upon freedom of expression - but President Macron vows to prepare a new draft.

The electoral commission said violence had "resulted in the theft of marked ballot papers".

"The main goal is to play the WTC final, which is next year. And we have got about nine Tests and I think we have to win around six or seven to be able to have a good chance at qualifying. So in terms of that, I think it's a very important series for us," India captain Gill said at the pre-match press conference ahead of first Test against Sri Lanka on Saturday.

Construction workers found the stash in the walls of a cellar while drilling to lay sewage pipes.

From his South Africa years to the freedom struggle, Mahatma Gandhi repeatedly used newspapers to address India’s public. Alok Sharma sifts through letters Gandhi wrote to TOI, illuminating his positions on Satyagraha, the Rowlatt Act, Dalit representation, Hindu-Muslim unity and the hardships faced by Indians in South Africa.

BBC's Top Comment podcast has found a network of Instagram profiles glamourising the swim around the Morocco-Ceuta border fence.