Tuvalu, a Pacific island nation, faces imminent submersion due to rising sea levels, prompting a groundbreaking planned migration. A treaty with Australia allows 280 Tuvaluans annually to gain permanent residency, accessing essential services.
Related news
Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, reportedly attempted to acquire Mira Murati's startup, Thinking Machines Lab, with a $1 billion offer. After Murati declined, Zuckerberg allegedly launched a recruitment drive targeting its employees, including Andrew Tulloch, offering a potential $1.5 billion pay package.
A tragic shooting in Midtown Manhattan has claimed five lives, including the shooter, Shane Devon Tamura, a former football player. Tamura, who drove from Las Vegas, fatally shot four people at the NFL's corporate offices before killing himself. His suicide note cited CTE and blamed the NFL for his suffering.
Prajwal Revanna, grandson of former Prime Minister H.D. Deve Gowda, was convicted Friday in Bengaluru in a rape case involving a domestic help. The special court found him guilty of raping the woman at his farmhouse in 2021, acts allegedly recorded on his phone.
A CRPF constable, Tamil Selvan, was arrested in Chennai for beheading his wife in Tuticorin district due to suspicions of infidelity. After murdering Uma Maheshwari, he surrendered his children to his father-in-law and fled. Seeking to publicly discuss the crime, he approached a news channel, whose staff alerted the police, leading to his capture.
‘Dhadak 2,’ starring Siddhant Chaturvedi and Triptii Dimri, faced competition from ‘Son Of Sardaar 2’ and ‘Saiyaara’ upon its release on August 1, 2025. The film, a remake exploring casteism, earned Rs. 3.5 crore on Friday and Rs. 3.75 crore on Saturday, totaling Rs. 7.25 crore.
Brendon McCullum lauded Mohammed Siraj's match-winning performance in the fifth Test, acknowledging his fighting spirit. He described the series as an enthralling contest, highlighting the intense physical and mental demands on both teams. McCullum felt a 2-2 draw was a fair result, praising the players' resilience throughout the grueling five-match series, which he considered an 'unbelievable spectacle'.
Prajwal Revanna, the former Hassan MP and grandson of HD Deve Gowda, was convicted of rape and other offenses against a 47-year-old domestic worker in a Bengaluru special court. Revanna broke down in court on Saturday following the verdict, which included charges of sexual harassment, voyeurism, and destruction of evidence. The court is scheduled to announce the sentence later today.
Tensions flared between the Trump administration and "South Park" creators after the DHS used imagery from the show for recruitment, prompting a sharp response from the program. The DHS defended its use, stating it aimed to attract patriotic Americans to help remove violent criminals.
Amit Shah has surpassed L.K. Advani to become the longest-serving Home Minister, a milestone celebrated by PM Modi who lauded Shah's tenure marked by key decisions such as the revocation of J&K's special status and the enactment of the CAA. Shah's leadership, including his role in Operation Sindoor, was highlighted as a testament to India's strong political resolve.
The Election Commission has issued a notice to RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav regarding discrepancies in his EPIC numbers. The ECI clarified that one of the EPIC numbers Yadav mentioned doesn't officially exist, requesting further details for investigation. This action follows Yadav's allegations of his name missing from the electoral rolls, which the ECI refuted, stating his name is indeed listed and accusing him of making false claims.