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Faure Gnassingbe facing criticism over changes to the country’s constitution that could keep him in power indefinitely.Security forces used tear gas to disperse hundreds of protesters who blocked roads in Togo’s capital to demand the resignation of longtime leader Faure Gnassingbe. Hundreds of protesters set up concrete block barricades on Thursday in several neighbourhoods of Lome, with some burning tyres and throwing projectiles at security forces. Police dispersed dozens of the protesters with tear gas and arrested several people in the Be neighbourhood, an opposition stronghold. The protests come as Gnassingbe faces increasing calls from critics to resign, over changes…
Dubai Police General Command announced the launch of the activities of the Anti -Narcotics Anti -Narcotics Exhibition …
A view of flooded Swat River can be seen in this still taken from a video. — Screengrab via Geo NewsAt least 18 members of the same family were swept away by a sudden surge of high water in the Swat River on Friday morning, prompting ongoing rescue efforts.So far, three individuals have been rescued, and the bodies of five have been recovered. According to rescue officials, the affected family hailing from Sialkot was on a leisure trip, having breakfast by the riverbank when heavy rains upstream caused an unexpected and rapid increase in water flow. The tragic incident occurred around…
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez leave Aman Venice hotel, ahead of their expected wedding, in Venice, Italy, June 26, 2025. — ReutersAmazon founder Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez began three days of lavish wedding celebrations in Venice on Thursday with tight security shielding their VIP guests from protesters.Bill Gates, Orlando Bloom and the Queen of Jordan were among the latest arrivals, joining Oprah Winfrey, Kris Jenner and Kim and Khloe Kardashian. United States President Donald Trump’s daughter Ivanka and son-in-law Jared Kushner, who showed up on Tuesday, have used the extra time for sightseeing and shopping. Jordan’s…
‘The Dukes of Hazzard’ star Rick Hurst is no moreRick Hurst, best known for playing Deputy Cletus Hogg on the long-running CBS action comedy The Dukes of Hazzard, has passed away at the age of 79.On Thursday, the actor’s first wife, Candace Kanieck, confirmed his death to TMZ. “To fans, he was more than a character — he was family,” read a Dukes of Hazzard post on Instagram.“His gentle smile, impeccable comedic timing and kind-hearted spirit made every scene brighter,” the statement continued. “Offscreen, Rick was known for his generosity, humility and love for connecting with fans at events across the…
Grigory Skvortsov, who denies wrongdoing in sharing details of the bunkers, will serve his sentence in a maximum-security prison.A Russian court has found a photographer guilty of treason and jailed him for 16 years for allegedly sharing information about Soviet-era underground bunkers with an American journalist. The court in the western city of Perm sentenced Grigory Skvortsov on Thursday after a closed-door trial, without giving more details on the charges. Skvortsov, who was arrested by Russian authorities in 2023, has denied any wrongdoing. The court said Skvortsov would serve his sentence in a maximum-security corrective prison camp. It also published…
The General Secretariat of the National Committee to counter money laundering and combating terrorist financing and financing of organizations has announced
A man helps a woman to walk through the rainwater accumulated on the road during rain in Hyderabad, on June 26, 2025. — APPKARACHI: The Pakistan Meteorological Department has forecast another spell of rain in Karachi and Hyderabad today, offering relief to citizens struggling with intense heat. Monsoon showers, strong winds, and dust storms are also expected in other parts of the country, raising the risk of flooding in seasonal nullahs. Following overnight rain — the first monsoon spell — with thunder and lightning, the weather in Karachi is expected to remain pleasant. However, rainwater has not been drained from several areas. Around…
Takahiro Shiraishi covers his face inside a police car in Tokyo, in this photo taken by Kyodo in November 2017 and released by Kyodo on December 15, 2020. — ReutersJapan executed a man on Friday who killed nine people after contacting them on social media, the first use of capital punishment in the country in nearly three years.Takahiro Shiraishi had been sentenced to death for his 2017 strangling and dismembering of eight women and one man in his apartment in Zama city in Kanagawa near Tokyo. He was dubbed the “Twitter killer” as he contacted victims via the social media…
Justin Bieber posts rare glimpse of son JackJustin Bieber is spending some quality time with son Jack.The Baby singer took to his Instagram account on Thursday, June 26, to share a rare peek at his 10-month-old son Jack. In the candid post, Justin uploaded snaps of himself and Jack in which the father-son duo can be seen bonding in the wholesome moment.In the photos, Jack can be seen sitting inside a box filled with colorful balls, while Justin was also playing with little one.Justin donned a pink jacket while the baby Jack wore a black T-shirt. The pictures appeared to…