TikToker Ayesha Gilamana murder case takes shocking turn as police uncover family link
Times of India

TikToker Ayesha Gilamana murder case takes shocking turn as police uncover family link

Authorities are delving into a chilling possibility of familial ties in the murder of TikTok star Ayesha Gilamana. Five people, including her father and brother, have been taken into custody amid allegations of an honour killing. Investigators have revealed technical evidence and CCTV footage that link the family to the crime. The inquiry aims to clarify the specific roles of those involved in thi...

A British couple bought a derelict 85-foot, seven-storey Victorian water tower at auction
Times of India

A British couple bought a derelict 85-foot, seven-storey Victorian water tower at auction

In Kennington, a neglected Victorian water tower dating back to 1877 has been transformed into a stunning family residence. This Grade II-listed landmark, originally built for an asylum, underwent a lavish restoration by a British couple. They incorporated a contemporary glass cube and an additional utility tower, resulting in a remarkable home boasting four bedrooms and panoramic views of the cit...

Fast-moving wildfire in Reno, Nevada, forces thousands to evacuate homes

Fast-moving wildfire in Reno, Nevada, forces thousands to evacuate homes

The Guardian

Hawk fire has covered more than 10,500 acres as blaze approaches University of Nevada campus in RenoA fast-moving Nevada wildfire exploded to more than 10,500 acres (4,200 hectares) early on Sunday, pushing from the Sierra foothills toward the center of Reno and forcing nearly 14,000 homes to evacuate as flames threatened neighborhoods and reached the edge of the University of Nevada campus.The Ha...

Zelensky details rift with Ukraine’s dismissed defence minister Fedorov

Zelensky details rift with Ukraine’s dismissed defence minister Fedorov

SCMP

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said he believes actions taken by dismissed Defence Minister Mykhailo Fedorov, including his involvement in mass protests and calls for an election, were misguided, as he publicly detailed their dispute for the first time. Zelensky also alluded to problematic decisions over defence spending and said inaccurate information provided by the Defence Ministry cont...

In 2020, Phoenix coated 36 miles of roads to fight extreme heat; surfaces became 12°F cooler at noon

In 2020, Phoenix coated 36 miles of roads to fight extreme heat; surfaces became 12°F cooler at noon

Times of India

Phoenix has implemented a reflective coating on its roads to mitigate urban heat island effects, effectively reducing asphalt temperatures during daylight hours. However, researchers observed that this treatment inadvertently intensified heat radiation exposure for pedestrians in close proximity. They concluded that incorporating shade from trees and buildings is essential for enhancing human comf...

The lesson from Canada’s collapsed trade talks with the US: negotiation may be futile

The lesson from Canada’s collapsed trade talks with the US: negotiation may be futile

The Guardian

Breakdown shows Washington now prioritises its own interests over any semblance of shared economic ground‘No more!!!’: Trump lashes out after US-Canada talks devolve into trade warThe calamitous collapse of trade negotiations between Canada and the United States is a warning to nations worldwide that pursuing any kind of dialogue with the current US administration is doomed at the outset, accordin...

Tim Scott defends Darline Graham’s ‘national security is not my thing’ comment

Tim Scott defends Darline Graham’s ‘national security is not my thing’ comment

The Guardian

Republican senator tries to assuage concerns but does not offer details of Graham’s national security experienceTim Scott defended fellow US South Carolina Republican senator Darline Graham’s knowledge of national security issues ahead of their state’s runoff election on Tuesday.Graham, who was appointed to fill the Senate seat held by her brother Lindsey Graham after his sudden death in July, is ...

Iryna Zarutska’s family sues North Carolina city over her murder

Iryna Zarutska’s family sues North Carolina city over her murder

The Guardian

Relatives of woman fatally stabbed on public transit allege death was preventable and Charlotte knew of violent crime issueThe family of Iryna Zarutska is suing Charlotte and a security company one year after the Ukrainian refugee was fatally stabbed onboard a light rail train in the North Carolina city.A lawsuit filed on Friday in Charlotte’s Mecklenburg county superior court alleges Zarutska’s d...

Iryna Zarutska’s family sues Charlotte over alleged security failures in her death

Iryna Zarutska’s family sues Charlotte over alleged security failures in her death

The Guardian

Relatives of woman fatally stabbed on public transit allege death was preventable and city knew of violent crime issueThe family of Iryna Zarutska is suing Charlotte and a security company one year after the Ukrainian refugee was fatally stabbed onboard a light rail train in the North Carolina city.A lawsuit filed on Friday in Charlotte’s Mecklenburg county superior court alleges Zarutska’s death ...