An Indian superstar-turned-politician is at the centre of a massive row after 40 people died in a crush at his party’s rally on Saturday. Tens of thousands of people turned up at the campaign event held by Vijay in Karur district in Tamil Nadu state. The actor was in the middle of his speech when the crowd surged suddenly. The tragedy has sparked a blame game, with the opposition accusing government officials of not deploying enough police personnel to control crowds. Police officials have said that the rally’s organisers, who are from Vijay’s Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) party, underestimated the…
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Funding for the US government will be cut off at the end of Tuesday unless President Donald Trump’s Republican Party can agree with opposition Democrats on a way forward on a spending bill. That could bring some – but not all – US government services to a temporary halt. Although budget confrontations are common in US politics, this particular spending fight is especially tense, given that Trump has spent the last nine months drastically cutting down the size of the federal government. Why might the US government shut down? Simply put: Any shutdown will be the result of an inability…
Donald Trump repeated his threat to impose a 100% tariff on all films not made in the US, claiming the American industry had been “stolen” by other countries. He said on Monday that California had been heavily affected and the levy would “solve this long time, never ending problem”. In May, the US president said he would talk to Hollywood executives about his plan and to begin the process of imposing the levy because America’s film industry was dying “a very fast death”. Trump’s remarks come as he announced a new wave of tariffs last week, including a 100% levy…
MrBeast, the world’s biggest YouTuber, has defended his latest stunt video – “Would You Risk Dying for $500,000 (£372,000)” – which shows a professional stuntman escape a blazing building while collecting bags of cash. The fiery spectacle sparked fury, as some online suggested it was dangerously irresponsible and could put viewers who might copy the clip at risk. In response to the criticism, MrBeast – real name Jimmy Donaldson – said “I take safety more serious than you could ever imagine.” Donaldson has more than 440 million subscribers on YouTube and is believed to be its highest-paid creator. His business…
A Chinese court has sentenced to death 11 members of a notorious family that ran scam centres in Myanmar, according to Chinese state media. Dozens of members of the Ming family were found guilty of conducting criminal activities, with many receiving lengthy jail sentences. The Ming family worked for one of the four clans that ran Myanmar’s sleepy backwater town of Laukkai, close to the border with China, and turned it into a hub for gambling, drugs and scam centres. Myanmar eventually cracked down, arresting many members of these families in 2023 and handing them over to Chinese authorities. A…
Tiny homes have captured the imagination of Californians seeking affordable, sustainable, and flexible housing solutions. Whether used as backyard rentals, downsized primary residences, or accessory dwelling units (ADUs), these compact spaces offer big possibilities. But in 2025, building or living in a tiny home in California requires understanding the laws, zoning, and design considerations that make these homes both livable and legal. This guide explains how California defines tiny homes, what regulations apply, the latest design trends, and practical steps to help homeowners build or remodel a tiny home that stands the test of time. What Defines a Tiny Home…
In 2025, agriculture is undergoing a digital revolution. Traditional farming practices are being supplanted (or augmented) by data-driven approaches—precision farming, IoT-based field monitoring, predictive analytics, supply chain traceability, and more. Many agribusinesses now seek specialized firms offering agriculture software development services to transform their operations from input-driven to insight-driven. To guide you in selecting a strong partner, we present a review of the top 10 agriculture / AgTech software development companies active in 2025, with Intelliarts placed first. If you are searching for a development partner with deep domain expertise, strong technical capabilities, and a proven track record in agriculture,…
Swiss voters narrowly approved a plan to introduce voluntary electronic identity cards. With all votes counted, 50.4% of those who voted said yes to the proposal, while 49.6% rejected it. The closeness of the ballot is a surprise. Opinion polls had suggested up to 60% backed digital IDs, which also had the approval of the Swiss government, and both houses of parliament. It was Switzerland’s second vote on digital IDs. An earlier proposal was rejected in 2021, amid concerns the data would be held centrally, and controlled largely by private providers. Sunday’s revised proposal keeps the system in government hands.…
Robert Lewandowski nodded in a second-half winner as Barcelona came from behind to beat Real Sociedad and top the La Liga table. With the scores locked at 1-1 Barca manager Hansi Flick brought on Ballon d’Or runner-up Lamine Yamal in the 58th minute. Just seconds later the 18-year-old beat a defender before dinking in a perfect cross which an unmarked Lewandowski headed in. Real Sociedad had taken a shock lead in the 31st minute on the counter-attack when Alvaro Odriozola slid in to turn home Ander Barrenetxea’s low cross. But the hosts levelled two minutes before half-time when defender Jules…
Gabriel Magalhaes scored six minutes into second-half stoppage time as Arsenal recovered from a goal down to earn a dramatic 2-1 victory over Newcastle United at St James’ Park. Mikel Arteta’s Gunners looked set to lose 1-0 on Tyneside for the third successive Premier League campaign when Nick Woltemade put Newcastle ahead in the 34th minute. But after a string of fine saves from Nick Pope kept the visitors at bay, substitute Mikel Merinodragged them level in the 84th minute with a glancing header from Declan Rice’s delivery, which went in via a post. And another Arsenal substitute, fit-again captain…
New York City Mayor Eric Adams dropped out of the city’s mayoral race on Sunday, halting his re-election campaign just five weeks before Election Day. Adams announced his decision in a nearly nine-minute video posted on social media, offering no clues about his plans after leaving office. “It’s been an honor to be your mayor,” Adams said in his announcement, as he highlighted what he described as achievements related to crime reduction, housing affordability and economic recovery during his time in office. “And yet despite all that we have achieved, I cannot continue my re-election campaign,” he said, adding that…
Three people died and several others were injured after a shooter opened fire from a boat at a crowded waterfront bar in Southport, North Carolina, officials say. The attack happened on Saturday evening outside the American Fish Company at the Southport Yacht Basin. City spokesperson ChyAnn Ketchum said a boat pulled up to the dock around 21:30 local time (01:30 GMT) before the attacker opened fire. The assailant then fled by boat towards the Intracoastal Waterway. Officials said a suspect matching the description was arrested half an hour later by the US Coast Guard in nearby Oak Island, around 12…
Costa Rica is getting increasingly popular for registering offshore DeFi companies among entrepreneurs worldwide. The country offers a flexible regulatory approach with a minimal administrative burden. Still, DeFi companies cannot operate adequately without a crypto license. This page unveils the peculiarities of crypto business registration in Costa Rica and the procedure behind it. Why is Costa Rica becoming an attractive jurisdiction for DeFi projects? Costa Rica is increasingly viewed as an attractive hub for DeFi because it combines political stability, a growing fintech ecosystem, and a progressive stance on digital innovation. Unlike some countries that have imposed strict restrictions on…
At least 36 people died, including children, in a crush at a political rally in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu, state officials say. Tens of thousands of people had gathered on Saturday at a campaign event for actor-turned-politician Vijay, in the southern Karur district. It was delayed by several hours, local media reported. Images broadcast on television showed people fainting in the packed crowds. Politician Senthil Balaji spoke to reporters outside a local hospital to confirm the deaths, and added that more than 50 other people had been injured. The death toll included at least 16 women, nine…
The Ministry of Lands denied accusations of irregular dealings in the contested Kibiko land, insisting that all actions taken by its officers have been above board and guided by court rulings. In a statement on Saturday, Lands and Physical Planning Principal Secretary Nixon Korir dismissed as “malicious and unfounded” claims linking senior officials to alleged illegal subdivision and title issuance on the 2,600-acre Keekonyokie Community Trust land in Ngong, Kajiado County. “Our attention has been drawn to malicious and unfounded allegations against the Principal Secretary and other officers of the Department in relation to land in Kibiko, Kajiado County, which…