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Monkeys play on the top of the Rock of Gibraltar overlooking the colony — Reuters/FileAnimal trappers have cut short the two-week rampage of a monkey that randomly attacked 18 people on Sumatra island in Indonesia, prompting dozens of schools to close in fear.The animal, an adult long-tailed macaque, wounded 18 residents of the town of Tembilahan, biting and clawing at its victims — most of whom it targeted when they were alone.Those hurt included children and elderly people.”As of today, there were 19 attacks, with 18 victims. One victim was attacked twice,” Tembilahan fire and rescue service head Junaidy Ismail…

The release date and title of the new ‘Gilmore Girls’ documentary is yet to be announcedGilmore Girls fans will get to see Stars Hollow in a brand-new light. On Wednesday, August 5, HBO Max announced a the first-ever Gilmore Girls documentary, promising never-before-seen footage and behind-the-scenes secrets from the people behind the television phenomenon. Directed by Bonni Cohen and produced by Warner Horizon Unscripted Television, the still-untitled documentary will feature creator Amy Sherman-Palladino, Daniel Palladino, star Lauren Graham and other key cast and crew members reflecting on the show’s lasting legacy. Graham, who portrayed Lorelai Gilmore throughout the show’s original…

Nearly 260,000 residents ordered to move as strong winds, heavy rain, and flight cancellations hit southwestern regions. Southwestern Japan faced a fresh weather threat on Friday as Typhoon Dolphin approached with powerful winds and heavy rain, forcing thousands of families to leave their homes and disrupting air travel across the region. The Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA) said Typhoon Dolphin, a Category 1 storm, was nearing the chain of islands between Kyushu and Okinawa Prefecture with maximum sustained winds of 144 kilometres per hour and gusts reaching 198 kilometres per hour. Authorities issued evacuation orders for nearly 260,000 residents in Kagoshima…

BANGKOK: What began as a normal school day turned into a scene of horror in Thailand on Friday when a student opened fire inside a school near Bangkok, leaving at least seven people dead and 15 others injured. The attack at Debsirin Nonthaburi School sent students and teachers running for safety as emergency teams rushed to the scene to rescue victims. According to national police officials, the suspected shooter was among the seven people killed in the incident. Lt. Col. Trirong Phophan, a spokesperson for the National Police, confirmed that 15 people were injured during the attack. Students were seen…

ISLAMABAD: Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Turkiye are expected to sign a joint defence agreement during a trilateral summit in Jeddah on Friday, as regional powers move to strengthen security ties against the backdrop of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran that began Feb. 28. According to reports, the expected agreement would build on a bilateral mutual defence pact Riyadh and Islamabad signed in September 2025, committing both sides to treat any aggression against either country as an attack on both. Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief of Army Staff and Chief of Defence Forces Field Marshal Asim Munir arrived in Saudi…

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Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman (left), Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. — Reuters/FilePakistan, Saudi Arabia, and Turkiye are set to sign a joint defence agreement during the trilateral summit in Saudi Arabia on Friday, according to media reports. Regional powers are looking to strengthen security ties against the backdrop of the US-Israel war on Iran, starting on February 28.Pakistan has been acting as a mediator to try to end the US-Iran war that has drawn in several Gulf countries and paralysed maritime traffic through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Chief…

London bans horror movie poster after public complaintsA horror movie poster has been banned from the London Underground after people said it was too upsetting to look at.Many also worried that young children could see it while travelling with their families.The poster was made to promote Lee Cronin’s The Mummy as it showed the face of a young girl who looked dead, with grey skin, cracked lips and mummy wrapping across part of her head. The image, however, quickly caught people’s attention but not for the right reasons.Around 30 people complained to the Advertising Standards Authority, saying the poster was…

Global oil markets faced renewed pressure on Friday as fresh concerns over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy route, pushed prices higher and revived fears of possible supply disruptions. The rise came after Iran considered new restrictions on vessels passing through the waterway, increasing uncertainty for traders already monitoring the impact of regional tensions on global energy supplies. Brent crude futures climbed 99 cents, or 1.2%, to $83.48 a barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 85 cents, or 1.1%, to $78.84 by 0010 GMT. The increase followed a sharp gain of more than $3 per barrel…

SANTA FE, New Mexico: A landmark court ruling has put one of the world’s biggest social media companies under fresh pressure as Meta faces a $567 million penalty and mandatory changes to protect young users. A New Mexico judge ruled on Thursday that Meta’s platforms contributed to harm affecting children’s wellbeing, ordering the company to strengthen safety measures on Facebook and Instagram. Judge Bryan Biedscheid of the New Mexico state court found that Meta created a public nuisance by failing to adequately protect children from risks linked to its platforms. The decision came in a case brought by New Mexico…