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Death cap mushrooms are saturated with deadly chemicals known as amatoxins (William WESTThe triple-murder trial of Australian Erin Patterson revolves around an innocuous-looking mushroom with a “slightly sweet” smell and a sinister name.Patterson is accused of killing her husband’s parents and aunt in 2023 by lacing their beef Wellington lunch with highly toxic death cap mushrooms. The 50-year-old has strenuously denied the charges, saying the hearty meal was contaminated by accident.Throughout a headline-grabbing trial spanning more than two months, experts have dissected the brown-and-white fungi in forensic detail.Death caps — or Amanita phalloides — are responsible for around 90 percent…
Former Pakistan cricketer Azhar Mahmood pictured during a training session. — PCB/FileThe Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced that it has appointed former all-rounder Azhar Mahmood as the acting red-ball head coach of the Pakistan Men’s team.Mahmood will serve in this role until the conclusion of his current contract in April 2026. During this period, Pakistan is scheduled to play two Test series. “A seasoned cricketing mind, [Azhar] Mahmood steps into the role with an impressive portfolio of experience. Having served as the assistant head coach of the national side, Azhar has long been a pivotal part of the…
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ defense to hand power over to jury: report The jury in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ sex trafficking trial is expected to begin its deliberations on Monday, after hearing dueling narratives from prosecutors and defense lawyers last week about whether the music mogul forced his former girlfriends to take part in drug-fueled sexual performances.Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to racketeering conspiracy and two counts each of sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution. A former billionaire known for elevating hip-hop in American culture, Combs could be sentenced to life behind bars if convicted on all five counts. Over…
Lahore launches innovative recycling machines offering cash for plastic bottles Lahore: Government of Punjab introduces Green Credits Initiative with new locally developed recycling machines designed to incentivize plastic waste recycling across the city.Developed with advanced Chinese technology, these user-friendly machines will be installed next month at four leading universities and several bustling commercial markets throughout Lahore.The machines enable citizens to conveniently exchange their used plastic bottles for immediate green credits and monetary rewards.The simple process involves pressing Button A, depositing the plastic bottle, entering a phone number, and pressing Button B. The machine then displays the earned green credits, which…
NewsFeedVideo shows the aftermath of a deadly Israeli strike on Evin Prison in Tehran, that killed at least 71 people, including visiting women and children. The prison, known for holding political prisoners, was hit just a day before a ceasefire ended 12 days of fighting initiated by Israeli strikes.Published On 30 Jun 202530 Jun 2025
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation confirmed the implementation of firm procedures against the licensed facilities in an actually and registered manner that has one or more workers, and it was not monitored not to practice the activity and the absence of a real work relationship between the two parties. This came after the ministry’s supervisory system seized about 1300 establishments that do not actually practice the activity that is actually owned by about 1,800 employers, despite the registration of employment with it without a real work relationship with these facilities, and the necessary measures were taken against these…
A vendor poses for a photograph with copies of Indian Bollywood film ‘Raees’ at his shop in Karachi on February 8, 2017. — AFPWhile conflict raged between the powerful militaries of India and Pakistan, a battle was also fought on the cultural front lines despite years of shared love for films and music.The deadly fighting in early May — the worst in decades — affected artists previously untouched by animosity between their leaders. Ali Gul Pir, a Pakistani rapper and comedian with a huge Indian following, released a song years ago mocking Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.While he was spared…
Garment industry workers block a road during a protest demanding a wage raise, in the Mirpur area of Dhaka, Bangladesh, November 12, 2023. — ReutersOperations at Bangladesh’s biggest port were suspended on Sunday as a strike by customs officials brought shipping activity to a halt.The shutdown at Chittagong Port is part of an ongoing dispute between tax authority employees and the government, which is trying to overhaul the body. “The port typically handles around 7,000 to 8,000 containers daily… But since this morning, there has been no movement in offloading or onboarding of goods,” said Mohammed Omar Faruq, secretary of…
British social media influencer Miles Routledge, aka “Lord Miles,” shakes hand with a Jhelum Police DPO in this undated image. — X/@real_lord_milesISLAMABAD: Jhelum police have successfully recovered a pair of AirPods belonging to British social media influencer Miles Routledge, better known as “Lord Miles,” a year after they were lost in Dubai.Routledge, who had inadvertently left his AirPods in a hotel in Dubai, had activated the “Lost Mode” feature on his iPhone, allowing him to continuously monitor and track their location. To his surprise, the signal revealed that the devices had been flown from Dubai all the way to Kala…
An undated picture of Pakistan cricketers Shaheen Shah Afridi (left), Mohammad Rizwan (centre) and Babar Azam (right) during a training session. — PCB/FileISLAMABAD: Babar Azam, Shaheen Afridi and Mohammad Rizwan have remained a highlight and pillar of Pakistan’s cricket team in the recent past, however, their continued exclusion from the team as selectors finalise squads for upcoming international assignments has raised questions about the senior players’ future roles in the T20 format.The Pakistan team, as reported by The News, is set to tour Bangladesh and the West Indies in back-to-back T20I series. The official announcement of the squads is expected…