Strictly Come Dancing 2026 live: Icons Week kicks off as Delta Goodrem is forced to miss out due to injury

Several injured in stampede-like situation at Kolkata's Chorbagan Durga Puja pandal

Several people were injured after a section of Kolkata's Chorbagan Sarbojanin Durga Puja pandal collapsed amid heavy crowds on Saptami evening.

Chinese embassy accuses Filipino reporters, politicians of twisting facts

MANILA, Philippines — The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Saturday accused Filipino journalists and politicians of distorting facts and exaggerating tensions with Beijing, as it faced mounting criticism over Ambassador Jing Quan’s remarks about China’s ability to use force against the Philippines. “Some Philippine politicians and reporters have very limited comprehension about facts,” the embassy

Ukraine war: "Mothers of Kherson" opera opens in Poland

"Mothers of Kherson" has opened at Poland's National Opera. The performance was co-produced with New York's Metropolitan Opera and created in close association with Save Ukraine, a group helping to bring back Ukrainian children who remain in Russia. More than four years after Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the opera aims to "reawaken" global interest in the war.

Public urged to be 'super vigilant' after Paul Whitehouse mugged in London

Protests in France: "Two fires broke out in Place de la République"

Police and protesters clashed in Paris and other French cities on Saturday, with smoke from fires and tear gas filling the air at demonstrations nationwide against high prices, ahead of elections to replace President Emmanuel Macron. "Two fires broke out in Place de la République," reports France 24's Antonia Kerrigan from the ground.

Trapped civilians in Russian-occupied city in Ukraine face starvation or ‘road of death’

Moscow's forces seized the city on the very first day of their full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022

India-New Zealand FTA: Sheep meat gets zero duty, kiwi fruit at 15% as tariff cuts take effect October 20

India has notified its first set of customs duty concessions for imports from New Zealand under the bilateral free trade agreement, with preferential rates taking effect on October 20. 

This Monty Python star may never work abroad again. Here's why

Chelsea goalkeeper Emi Martinez rushed to hospital after sickening collision at Everton

Martinez received treatment for around 10 minutes after a nasty clash of heads with Everton defender Jarrad Branthwaite

Kenya’s Ebola cases rise to 7, including health workers who cared for the first patient

Three Kenyan health workers have tested positive for Ebola after caring for the country's first confirmed case, according to the Health Ministry

Tens of thousands protest across France over rising prices – with more than 270 arrests

Violent clashes are ongoing between police and protesters over high prices and weak public spending

Donald Trump’s White House is finally falling apart

There was always method in the president’s unpredictability, but now his skill at fomenting chaos seems more chaotic than skilful and discipline is breaking down