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How a Harvard dream ended in tragedy for a Pakistani family
A 24-year-old physics graduate dies after her family pays millions to a man who lied about getting her into university.
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Cyclone Murasu completes landfall, to weaken by noon
Heavy spells of rainfall may likely to continue over South Coastal Andhra Pradesh during next 12 hours, the IMD said
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North Korea denies role in record Binance hack, calls US charge 'provocation'
Kim Yo Jong dismissed FBI claims that North Korean hackers stole more than $6 billion from Binance, as the exchange began reopening withdrawals on more networks.
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Peacock found in couple’s Brisbane bathroom leads to creative bid to reunite bird with tattoo artist
When they returned they found Hex admiring himself in the mirror Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A peacock that seemingly fell hopelessly in love with himself in a bathroom mirror after breaking into a Brisbane house remains on the run after being evicted. Geoff and Delwyn Ballantyne left their Alexandra Hills home last week for an evening coffee and returned to find a fully grown peacock gazing adoringly at himself in their bathroom mirror.
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8% pay rise: ‘We are not being paid realistic salaries’— PSWU
The eight per cent increase in base pay for public sector workers in 2027 will not address what the Public Services Workers’ Union (PSWU) describes as the fundamental problem of unrealistic salaries in the public service. Mr Adjei was speaking on Joy News’ PM Express on Monday, November 2, during a discussion on the eight per cent base pay increase agreed for public sector workers for 2027.
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Country diary: The sound of thousands of cranes is truly oceanic
The sound of thousands of cranes is truly oceanic. Hortobágy, Hungary: Their sheer size is striking enough, but the noise is something else, especially when they gather in huge migratory flocks With a standing height of 1.4 metres, common cranes are Europe’s tallest birds and at this famous national park they collect in astonishing numbers as they migrate.
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‘Going hungry’: Garment workers in Bangladesh say wages barely cover needs
Tens of thousands of workers in world's second-largest apparel exporter hit the streets to demand better minimum wages.
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Indian Navy rescues hijacked fishing vessel off Somalia, frees all 20 crew members
The operation demonstrated the Navy’s operational preparedness and its ability to undertake complex maritime security missions through seamless coordination with the Air Force
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'He was surrounded by love': One year of voluntary assisted dying in the ACT
It has been one year since the territory's voluntary assisted dying scheme came into effect, with 57 people choosing to end their lives through the program.
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How to get a temporary firecracker shop licence in Delhi: the verification process, safety rules | Explained
Here is what applicants need to know about the process, verification checks and safety requirements
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Caleb Williams and new arrival Jeffery Simmons power Bears past sputtering Seahawks
Star defensive lineman has one sack, six tackles D’Andre Swift rushes for three touchdowns Seattle have lost three of their last four games Caleb Williams threw a touchdown pass on the opening drive and Jeffery Simmons delivered just what Chicago needed on defense as the Bears beat the host Seattle Seahawks 34-17 on Monday night. Williams was extremely efficient for the Bears (6-2) against one of the NFL’s stingiest defenses, committing no turnovers, taking just one sack and throwing for 247 yards while completing 71% of his passes.
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UK to double wait for permanent residency, with exemptions for care workers
Under new rules, most workers will have to wait 10 years to settle in the UK, but higher earners can qualify sooner.
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Parts of Delhi reel under ‘severe’ level air pollution
The 24-hour average Air Quality Index (AQI) of Delhi was 330 (very poor) at 8 a.m. on November 3, 2026, as per Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) data
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Why it is difficult to make sure only green firecrackers are burst during Deepavali
Over the years, both complete or partial bans on firecrackers have been openly flouted by people in the national capital
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Mild earthquake of 3.1 magnitude hits of J&K's Kishtwar
No reports of any loss of life or damage to property received from anywhere in the Union Territory so far
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Fire breaks out at HPCL Visakh Refinery; no casualties reported
Reassuring the public, Malkapuram Inspector of Police E. Narasimha Rao issued a voice message that the situation was under control
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Aviation watchdog delivers early report into double fatal Logan plane crash
Barambah Organics founder Ian Campbell and his daughter Hannah died when a plane they were travelling in crashed in a field in Stockleigh, south of Brisbane.
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No power disruptions reported as Cyclone Murasu makes landfall near Kothapatnam in Prakasam dist.
During the teleconference, Collectors briefed Andhra Pradesh CM Chandrababu Naidu on the ground situation and relief measures
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Explosions hit Iran’s Qeshm Island as US media report US strikes in Hormuz
Several explosions heard in Qeshm Island and Bandar Lengeh as US media say the US military had carried out the strikes.
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Cyclone Murasu brings deluge to parched Prakasam district
A red alert is in place for the districts of Tirupati, Nandyal and Palnadu for November 3, 2026 and an orange alert for 11 other districts
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North Korea denies role in Binance heist as customers withdraw billions
Pyongyang says allegations linking North Korea to the biggest crypto heist in history are "nothing new" from the US.
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Ditching the shame as a sex worker living with a disability
I have a genetic connective tissue disorder, which makes everyday activities difficult. In my unconventional body, I chose unconventional work — sex work.
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David Jones facing 'alarming' financial speculation just before Christmas
Iconic department store David Jones is being forced to defend its future viability, as the Australian retailer faces speculation about store closures and disgruntled suppliers.
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‘Men know they won’t face consequences’: rise of street sex work in Tokyo is fuelling calls for change
The boom in international tourism has fuelled a new phenomenon of women soliciting on the streets of Tokyo’s Kabukicho night-time district Kabukicho is not known as “sleepless town” for nothing. Tokyo has an established fuzoku commercial sex industry that revolves around regulated establishments catering to an array of peccadilloes, from “soapland” bathhouses to “pink salons”.