Wife of Lufthansa CEO Involved in Fatal Crash in Italy

PORTO CERVO, SARDINIA — New details and photos have emerged from the tragic car crash in which Vivian Alexandra Spohr, wife of Lufthansa CEO Carsten Spohr, fatally struck a 24-year-old woman at a pedestrian crossing. The incident took place Tuesday in the upscale Italian resort town of Porto Cervo, where the Spohr family was vacationing. …

Raging Wildfire Forces Evacuations Near Grand Canyon’s North Rim

ARIZONA – A fast-moving wildfire north-west of Grand Canyon National Park has triggered emergency evacuations and forced the closure of the park’s North Rim as extreme heat and dry conditions fuel its relentless spread. The blaze, named the White Sage Fire, was sparked by lightning on July 9 and has already scorched more than 10,900 …

PM Shehbaz Sharif Shuts Down Rumours of Zardari’s Resignation

ISLAMABAD – Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has flatly denied swirling rumours suggesting President Asif Ali Zardari may be asked to step down or that Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir harbours presidential ambitions. Speaking in an exclusive interview with The News on Friday, PM Shehbaz called the speculation “baseless” and “mere media chatter.” …

UK Heatwave Peaks, Prompting Widespread Hosepipe Bans

The UK is facing its third heatwave of the summer, with temperatures peaking at 34.7°C (94.5°F) in parts of England on Thursday. The extreme heat, which has gripped much of the country for days, is expected to intensify over the weekend. The scorching conditions have triggered hosepipe bans affecting millions across Yorkshire, Kent, and Sussex. …

Avengers Doomsday Faces Delay Concerns Amid Third Act Rumors and Multiverse Chaos

Rumors surrounding Avengers: Doomsday have taken a concerning turn. According to insider Daniel RPK via Patreon, Marvel Studios has yet to lock down the film’s third act—even as filming continues. Daniel claims the final portion of the film is still under development, raising alarm among fans and industry watchers. With filming well underway, many worry …

Air India Flight 171 Crash: Preliminary Report Leaves Key Questions Unanswered

Investigators looking into the crash of Air India Flight 171 have released a preliminary report. It rules out any immediate safety risk for Boeing 787-8 Dreamliners or their GE GEnx-1B engines. The Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) in India published the report on July 12. It confirms that no advisories have been issued for aircraft …

Texas Floods Leave Rescuers Exhausted, Hopeful

A flood response volunteer described the emotional and physical toll of searching for victims after catastrophic flooding in central Texas. With over 160 people still missing, Guyer said the work is grueling and often feels hopeless. “For hours you’ll dig through piles of silt, mud, debris, and rock, usually finding nothing,” Guyer told CNN. “Then …

Trump Confirms NATO Will Deliver US Weapons to Ukraine

US President Donald Trump has stated that his administration will send Patriot air defence systems to Ukraine, but through a NATO-managed route. In an interview with NBC News, Trump explained that the United States would deliver the Patriot systems to NATO, which would then oversee their distribution. According to him, “NATO is going to reimburse …

Altaf Hussain Hospitalised in London Amid Health Complications

LONDON – Altaf Hussain, the founder and leader of the Muttahida Qaumi Movement (MQM), has been hospitalised in North London after suffering multiple health complications, including stress on his heart. According to MQM officials, Hussain was rushed to the hospital on Thursday after his condition worsened. Senior MQM leader Mustafa Azizabadi confirmed to Geo News …

Israel Turning Gaza into ‘Graveyard of Children and Starving’: UNRWA Chief Sounds Alarm

The head of UNRWA has accused Israel of using a “cruel and Machiavellian scheme to kill” in Gaza. Philippe Lazzarini made the statement on Friday in a post on X. He said Gaza has become the “graveyard of children [and] starving people.” According to UN data, around 800 Palestinians have died since May while trying …

Mystery Deepens in Actor Humaira Asghar’s Death: Police Suspect Six-Month-Old Body

KARACHI: The mysterious death of Pakistani actor and model Humaira Asghar has taken a grim turn. Authorities now believe her decomposed body, found in her apartment earlier this week, may have been there for almost six months. Sindh Police Deputy Inspector General (DIG) South, Asad Raza, said early investigations suggest Asghar may have died in …

BBC Actor Iain Robertson Accused of Rape and Abuse Over 16-Year Period

Scottish actor Iain Robertson, known for his roles in River City, Rab C Nesbitt, and Grange Hill, is facing serious criminal allegations involving four women. The 44-year-old has been accused of rape, physical assault, and coercive control spanning from January 2004 to April 2020. He now faces eight charges, all of which he denies. Robertson …

UK Drivers Urged to Remove Common Items from Cars Ahead of Heatwave

As the UK braces for a heatwave this week, motoring experts have warned drivers to remove certain everyday items from their cars. The rising temperatures could make these items dangerous. The Met Office expects temperatures to go above 30°C on Thursday and Friday. Many areas may cross the official heatwave threshold by the weekend. Experts …

French Montana and Sheikha Mahra Seen Together in Paris

French Montana might’ve told us he was a “Shot Caller” back in 2011 — but in 2025, he’s clearly scoring shots both on and off the charts. The Moroccan-American rapper is trending again, not for music or controversy, but for love — and this time, it’s royal. French Montana was recently spotted in Paris with …

Red Sea Tensions Return: Houthi Attacks Sink Two Cargo Ships, Leave Crew Missing and Dead

ATHENS: A fresh wave of attacks in the Red Sea by Yemen’s Iran-aligned Houthi militia has left four crew members dead, 15 missing, and two commercial ships sunk in just three days. The assaults mark the deadliest escalation in months, ending a brief period of calm in the strategic waterway. On Wednesday, rescue teams pulled …

PSG Crush Real Madrid 4-0 to Reach Club World Cup Final

Paris Saint-Germain have officially arrived — not just as a club of stars, but as a complete footballing machine. Luis Enrique’s PSG outclassed Real Madrid with a stunning 4-0 win in the Club World Cup semi-final in the United States, showcasing pace, precision, and power. This result follows their 5-0 demolition of Inter Milan in …

Missile Fired from Yemen Intercepted by Israeli Forces Amid Rising Regional Tensions

The Israeli army said it intercepted a missile launched from Yemen early Wednesday. The missile triggered air raid sirens in Tel Aviv and nearby cities. The sound of explosions alarmed residents. Many rushed to bomb shelters in panic. This missile launch came days after Israeli airstrikes hit Yemen’s Hodeidah port. Yemen’s Houthi rebels claimed earlier …

Israeli Forces Move Housing Units into Palestinian-Controlled Hebron

HEBRON: Israeli forces on Tuesday helped move mobile housing units into Tel Rumeida, a neighborhood in Hebron. The land is officially under Palestinian control, as outlined in the Oslo Accords. Eyewitnesses and activists said the units arrived on trucks escorted by Israeli military vehicles. The area, known as “H1,” is under full civil and security …

Flash Floods Devastate Ruidoso, New Mexico: Dozens Rescued, Racetrack Submerged

RUIDOSO, N.M. — On July 8, flash floods swept through the mountain resort town of Ruidoso, New Mexico, after intense, slow-moving storms dumped heavy rainfall over wildfire burn scars from last year. The resulting floods inundated homes, prompted over 85 water rescues, and severely damaged local infrastructure, including bridges and a horse racetrack. Located about …

Islamabad Court Orders Ban on 27 YouTube Channels Over Anti-State Content

ISLAMABAD: A local court in Islamabad has ordered the blocking of 27 YouTube channels for spreading anti-state content. Judicial Magistrate Abbas Shah issued the order on Tuesday after reviewing evidence provided by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA). The court accepted the FIA’s request, which was based on an investigation that began on June 2. According …

Remittances Hit Record $38.3 Billion in FY25, Fueling Pakistan’s Economy

KARACHI: Pakistan received a record $38.3 billion in workers’ remittances during fiscal year 2025, the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP) said on Monday. This shows a 26.6% jump from $30.3 billion in FY24 — the highest annual inflow in the country’s history. In June 2025 alone, remittances hit $3.4 billion. That’s an 8% increase compared …

‘Superman’ Returns With New Face, Old Soul: David Corenswet Brings Fresh Calm to the Iconic Role

Nearly five decades after Christopher Reeve defined the red-caped hero, Superman returns with a much-needed dose of optimism. Director James Gunn, known for his wit and love of misfit heroes, presses reset on the Superman legacy — this time ditching the gloom and doom of past reboots in favor of bold colors, brisk pacing, and …

The Killers of Imam Hussain (RA) and Their Fate

Who Martyred the Blessed Imam Hussain (RA)? The tragedy of Karbala wasn’t just the result of one man’s cruelty—it was carried out by many hands under the command of corrupt leaders. The chief instigator was Yazid ibn Muawiyah, who inherited the caliphate and demanded allegiance from Imam Hussain (RA). When Imam Hussain refused, Yazid ordered …

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