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The helicopter was seen enveloped in flames in mobile phone images from the scene and an AFP photographer later saw smoke coming from the wreckage. (Photo: AFP)

Leicester City owner's helicopter crashes after Premier League match

It is not known whether Thai businessman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha was in the aircraft when it crashed.

28 Oct 2018 9:52 AM IST

Noting that Al-Qaeda still maintains a presence in South Asia, the UN report said the terror group adapts to the local environment, trying to embed itself into local struggles and communities and is closely allied with the Taliban. (Representational Image | AFP)

Pakistan poses 3 times more terror risk to humanity than Syria: report

According to the report, Pakistan remains a breeding ground and supporter of global terrorism.

27 Oct 2018 9:14 AM IST

A couple has been arrested from west Delhi for allegedly impersonating executives of an authorised car dealer in the city and stealing vehicles on the pretext of car servicing. (Photo: PTI | Representational)

French father jailed for feeding children only cakes and Coca Cola

The father, who was described as violent towards his wife and children, had spent all his welfare money on alcohol.

25 Oct 2018 2:08 PM IST

Journalist Jamal Khashoggi has not been seen since he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul more than two weeks ago, amid persistent reports he was killed inside. (Photo: AFP)

Body parts of murdered journalist found in Saudi official's home:...

Reports say Khashoggi, the 59-year-old Washington Post contributor's body had been 'cut up' and his face 'disfigured'.

24 Oct 2018 3:08 PM IST

Yussuf was convicted of the lesser charge of manslaughter and sentenced to 14 years imprisonment and an additional three years on license, or release under strict conditions. (Representational Image | File)

2 men jailed for fatal stabbing of Indian-origin man in UK

Balbir Johal, 48, was attacked in the Southall suburb of west London in March and rushed to hospital with stab wounds...

24 Oct 2018 11:04 AM IST

A video of the drama shows the descending escalator at Repubblica station suddenly and dramatically pick up speed with dozens of people on it, many screaming as they piled on top of one another at the foot of the moving stairway. (Photo: Screengrab | Twitter @Paulie G)

Over 20 injured as out-of-control escalator comes speeding down in...

Most of those hurt, one seriously, suffered leg injuries after getting entangled in the escalator's mangled mechanics,...

24 Oct 2018 10:25 AM IST

Ramadan, accused of raping the women in 2009 and 2012, has been in custody since February 2. (Photo: AFP)

Was consensual sex: Islam scholar Tariq Ramadan in French rape case

Ramadan, a well-known TV commentator, has strongly denied accusations that he raped women in hotel rooms.

23 Oct 2018 11:47 AM IST

Maas told the Funke Mediengruppe newspaper chain that Germany would fight with all diplomatic means to keep alive the 1987 pact, which rid Europe of land-based nuclear missiles, noting it touched on existential European interests. (Photo: AP)

'Don't throw baby out with bath water': Germany to US on INF treaty

Trump said on Saturday that Washington would withdraw from INF Treaty because Russia was violating it, an accusation...

23 Oct 2018 10:46 AM IST

There was some resentment towards such people, particularly in the rural areas that later voted overwhelmingly in favour of leaving the European Union, or Brexit , meaning the British exit from the EU.

Worried Britons to rally for second Brexit referendum today

British Prime Minister Theresa May has made it abundantly clear that she has no intention of allowing a do-over.

20 Oct 2018 3:54 PM IST

Journalist Jamal Khashoggi has not been seen since he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul more than two weeks ago, amid persistent reports he was killed inside. (Photo: AFP)

Khashoggi death: Don't give Saudi Arabia 'licence to kill', says RSF

Khashoggi disappearance has been shrouded in mystery and tipped Saudi Arabia into one of its worst international crises.

20 Oct 2018 3:01 PM IST

The Chinese ship then conducted a series of increasingly aggressive manoeuvres, and warned the Decatur to depart the area. (Photo: AFP | Representational)

As Chinese assertion grows, France plans aircraft carrier in Indian...

France, Australia and India had a responsibility to protect the region from 'hegemony' -- a veiled reference to...

20 Oct 2018 1:19 PM IST

Prime Minister Theresa May says she Britain will consider extending the transition period after Brexit for a few months. (Photo: AFP)

Open to extending post-Brexit transition period for few months:...

But May emphasised she did not expect the extension beyond the current date of December 2020 to be needed.

18 Oct 2018 6:07 PM IST