Tens of thousands had gathered at a campaign event for actor-turned-politician Vijay in India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu.
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Russia has no intention of attacking EU or Nato states, foreign minister says
Sergei Lavrov has been highly critical of Western countries and Israel in his speech at the UN General Assembly.
Israeli strikes kill dozens in Gaza including civilians seeking aid, health workers say
Israel is continuing its offensive against Hamas, after PM Benjamin Netanyahu told the UN Israel “must finish the job” in Gaza.
Trump authorises ‘full force’ as Portland becomes latest city to see troops deployed
The president says the latest move to send troops to a major US city is “necessary” to protect immigration detention facilities.
China launches campaign to keep killjoys off the internet
Pessimistic social media posts may now be targets of a fresh crackdown by the Chinese government.
The record-breaking Nigerian chef ready to take on the world
“It feels good to be an inspiration,” double Guinness World Record breaker Hilda Baci tells the BBC.
FBI fires agents pictured kneeling at George Floyd protest, US media reports
The FBI Agents Association says the terminations – not yet confirmed by the bureau – violate the agents’ rights.
UK urged to act on colonial-era war crimes case after recognising Palestinian state
A legal petition alleges colonial-era war crimes by the UK in historical Palestine in 1917-48.
Police break up ring trafficking Kenyans to fight for Russia in Ukraine
Recruitment materials, travel documents, and job offer letters were seized during the raid.
Drones seen over Danish military bases in latest air disruption
Drones were detected near its largest military facility, with possible sightings also reported in Germany, Norway and Lithuania.