A tragic event unfolded on Highway 401 in Whitby, Ontario, claiming the lives of four individuals, including an Indian couple and their three-month-old grandchild. The collision occurred amidst a police pursuit of a suspect involved in a liquor store robbery, driving against traffic. All four victims were declared deceased at the scene, marking a devastating outcome to the pursuit on the outskirts of Toronto.

Sulphur suffered Oklahoma's worst destruction during an outreak of severe weather when a tornado plowed through downtown in the community of about 5,000 residents south of Oklahoma City. Four people were killed across the state, including a woman who was in a bar near the newspaper's offices. Kathy John's husband, James John, joined the staff in 1968, after his father ran it for 27 years. Together, the pair have been covering Sulphur, the county seat, for more than 50 years.

Five of the drones were downed over the Belgorod region that borders Ukraine and one over the Crimean Peninsula, the defence ministry said on the Telegram messaging app. The ministry did not provide any details on possible damage due to the attack. Reuters could not immediately verify the Russian defence ministry's comments.

Mandatory evacuations near Houston due to heavy rains causing rising San Jacinto River. National Weather Service reports over 2 feet of rain in Texas. Schools closed, shelters opened. Concern over worsening conditions in hard-hit areas.

Chinese nationals in the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) region are now subject to movement restrictions. The KP government has decreed that Chinese citizens must be accompanied by armored vehicles when traveling in the area. This instruction was issued by a senior police official during a meeting held on Wednesday.

Mexican authorities investigate the disappearance of two Australians and an American who went missing while surfing near Ensenada in Baja California. Evidence found at the scene linked to the case, as the search continues with open lines of investigation.

Police have arrested more than 2,000 people during pro-Palestinian protests at college campuses across the United States in recent weeks. Demonstrations and arrests have occurred in almost every corner of the nation. But in the last 24 hours, theyve drawn the most attention at the University of California, Los Angeles.

In April 2022, shortly after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, two men came to the University of Tartu library in Estonia's second-largest city. They informed the librarians that they were Ukrainian individuals escaping the war and requested to examine 19th-century first editions of works by Alexander Pushkin, the national poet of Russia, and Nikolai Gogol.

President Joe Biden has called Japan and India xenophobic countries that do not welcome immigrants, lumping the two with adversaries China and Russia as he tried to explain their economic circumstances and contrasted the four with the US on immigration. The President of the United States made a controversial statement at a campaign fundraising event on Wednesday evening.

Turkey ceased all trade with Israel starting from Thursday, as reported by two Turkish officials who are knowledgeable about the situation, escalating the existing tensions between the former close allies due to the conflict in Gaza. The action extends the limitation imposed on certain Turkish exports to Israel last month, as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan intensifies his criticism of the Jewish state.

The US has accused Russia of using chemical weapons, including poison gas, as a method of warfare against Ukrainian forces, in violation of a global ban on the use of such weapons. The state department said in a statement on Wednesday that Russia had used chloropicrin, a choking agent widely used during World War I, as well as tear gas, against Ukrainian troops.

Sikh Labour councillor Parbinder Kaur is under investigation by her party for reportedly sharing posts that endorse Khalistani terrorist groups and militants responsible for the assassination of public figures in India. According to the Daily Mail, she allegedly expressed admiration for Babbar Khalsa online, the Khalistan movement that was responsible for the bombing of an Air India flight.

Pakistan army's Gen Munir emphasizes adherence to constitutional limits, warns against interference. Public discontent rises post Imran Khan's removal. Military's dominance and influence in non-military spheres are highlighted. Pakistan Supreme Court hears case involving ISI and judges. Gen Munir was quoted as talking about constitutional limits at a passing out parade at the Pakistan Air Force Academy in Risalpur, in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province.

The chaotic scenes were part of a tense, hourslong back-and-forth between protesters and police that had been building after violent clashes a day earlier involving counterprotesters who attacked the encampment prompted administrators to call in law enforcement. On Wednesday night, authorities issued a warning to pro-Palestinian demonstrators: Leave the encampment outside Royce Hall or face arrest.

UK law firm files multi-million-pound group action in London's High Court for 10,887 licensed black cab drivers against Uber. Claim involves non-compliance with regulations, misleading authorities, and seeking compensation for drivers.

A 29-year-old homeless man named Colin Czech, accused of murdering another man at a bus stop near the Las Vegas strip and eating parts of his face, as per police reports. The Las Vegas police department received a call around 5 am on Sunday morning regarding a man tackling another man to the ground on Las Vegas Boulevard near Charleston Boulevard

According to a police officer, a double landmine explosion in Balochistan, situated in the southwest of Pakistan, occurred on Thursday, resulting in the death of one person and injuring at least 18 individuals. According to district police officer Asif Haleem, the initial landmine detonated as a truck was traversing a valley in the coal-rich Duki district of Baluchistan province.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday stated that Russia employed over 300 missiles, approximately 300 Shahed-type drones, and more than 3,200 guided bombs during the April attacks on Ukraine. This spring, Russia has intensified its strikes on Ukraine's civilian and energy infrastructure as Kyiv awaited additional help from its allies and its air defences were stretched thin.

The city of Birmingham, once heralded as a beacon of municipal excellence, now grapples with severe financial distress, leading to drastic public service cuts and asset sales. This crisis emerged after the city declared bankruptcy last September due to its inability to balance its budget, resulting in a section 114 notice, which is effectively a declaration of bankruptcy for local governments.

In Saudi Arabia, arresting individuals for online posts, including those made more than a decade ago, and imposing limitations on freedom of expression and political speech are commonplace. However, according to diplomats based in Riyadh and human rights organizations, the recent wave of arrests is driven by security concerns directly related to the deadly invasion of Israel by Hamas on October 7 and its subsequent consequences.

Manila summoned a senior Chinese envoy on Thursday to protest a water cannon incident that damaged two Philippine vessels during a patrol in the South China Sea. Zhou Zhiyong, the number two official at the Chinese embassy, was summoned by Manila over he harassment, ramming, swarming, shadowing and blocking, dangerous manoeuvres, use of water cannons, and other aggressive actions of China Coast Guard and Chinese Maritime Militia vessels, according to a statement from the foreign ministry.

Floods and landslides in Kenya have killed 181 people since March, forcing hundreds of thousands to flee their homes. In the central Kenyan town of Mai Mahiu, where at least 48 died in flash floods on Monday, two bodies were recovered from the debris on Wednesday, Kenya Red Cross South Rift Regional Manager Felix Maiyo said.

Solomon Islands' lawmakers elected China-friendly former foreign minister Jeremiah Manele as prime minister on Thursday, choosing him over an opposition leader intent on curbing Beijing's reach in the Pacific nation. Manele won 31 votes in a secret ballot of 50 MPs, said Governor-General David Vunagi. His opponent, democratic reformer and longtime opposition leader Matthew Wale, got 18 votes.

Joe Biden stated on Wednesday that India, China, Russia, and Japan are struggling economically because hey're xenophobic and don't want immigrants. Why is China stalling so badly economically, why is Japan having trouble, why is Russia, why is India, because they're xenophobic. They don't want immigrants. Immigrants are what makes us strong, Biden said.

A vast majority of Americans, approximately 80%, hold a negative perception of China, with a growing proportion viewing the nation as an adversary, as revealed by a survey released on Wednesday. The data indicated that older generations and those affiliated with the Republican party harbor the most aggressive sentiments towards China.

Blinken's visit to Israel focuses on preventing a Rafah invasion, securing a Hamas ceasefire, releasing hostages, aiding Gaza, and seeking international support for ceasefire and hostage release priorities.

Islamic State claimed shooting in Afghan mosque, killing six. Attacker used machine-gun. UN condemned. Child victim. Karzai & Pakistan reacted. IS targets schools, hospitals. Taliban seized power after US troops left.

In US universities, pro-Palestine protests led to arrests at Columbia University. Standoffs condemned by White House. Demonstrators call for divestment from Israeli-related companies, protesting Gaza conflict.

Former President Donald Trump hints at possible violence from his supporters depending on election fairness. Expresses confidence in victory but implies unrest potential. His Time interview covers various topics including election grievances and foreign policy views.

Former US President Donald Trump hints at potential political violence depending on election fairness. His Time interview covered various topics, including concerns about election results and his continued influence over the Republican base.

Speculation looms over China's currency devaluation amid geopolitical tensions. Strategic motives, global impact, and potential trade tensions highlight the complexities of such a move and its far-reaching implications.

Mount Ruang eruption leads to closures, ash fallout, evacuations. No casualties. Indonesia's vulnerability to eruptions due to its location on the Pacific Ring of Fire.

Three killed, three injured in Odesa due to Russian missile strike. Infrastructure damaged. 'Harry Potter castle' attack killed five. Ukraine allocates 15.5 billion hryvnia for 300,000 drone delivery. PM Shmyhal announces interception of 3 Ukrainian combat drones.

ICJ rejects emergency measures on Germany-Israel conflict. Nicaragua alleges Genocide Convention violations. Germany denies, cites historical ties. South Africa accuses Israel of genocide. ICJ ruling finds Israel's acts could be genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.

At least 19 people died when part of a highway collapsed in southern China's Guangdong province on Wednesday.