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2+ min ago (190+ words) Human toll rises as flooding leaves trail of damage and causes severe disruption, leaving thousands of people stranded. The death toll from devastating floods across southern Thailand has risen to 145, with more than 100 people killed in the hard-hit Songkhla province alone, according to the government. Devastating flooding has overwhelmed southern Thailand this week, particularly in the Hat Yai district, near the border with Malaysia. The "total deaths across the southern provinces is 145, with Songkhla accounting for 110, government spokesman Siripong Angkasakulkiat told a news conference on Friday, updating earlier figures. He said search and rescue efforts have become more successful as floodwaters started to recede further. News reports showed rescuers gained more access to residential areas that had previously been submerged under high water, and recovered more bodies, particularly in Hat Yai, the largest city in the south. The Songkhla province…...

9+ min ago (262+ words) I saw firsthand how Robbie Gibb's influence shaped political coverage and helped create the crisis that has now toppled the broadcaster's leadership. By Ben de Pear TV Journalist and Executive Producer, founder of Basement Films, Former Editor of Channel 4 News. The resignations of BBC Director General Tim Davie and Director of News Deborah Turness over a Panorama edit of a 2021 speech by United States President Donald Trump have plunged the United Kingdom's national broadcaster into one of the deepest crises in its history. But the scandal did not begin with a single programme or a single misjudgement. Close to the centre of this crisis is Robbie Gibb, a man who has spent more than a decade shaping the BBC's political coverage, zig-zagging between the BBC and the Conservative government while advancing his own partisan project that has distorted the corporation's…...

27+ min ago (430+ words) ISLAMABAD " Google Map continues to bring exciting features, and now there is something different. As you tapped the familiar blue icon, a new symbol shimmered on the screen the Gemini Spark. With the latest feature, Google Maps no longer needs your hands, it only needs your voice. Tech giant finally taken a groundbreaking step that users around the globe have been waiting for. Gemini-based navigation has now been officially rolled out across Google Maps, and this upgrade is set to completely transform the way you travel. The feature was teased earlier in November, but now it has arrived in full force. These new capabilities aren't just helpful " they're revolutionary. And the most astonishing part? You no longer need to touch your phone at all! Just talk to Gemini" and your navigation responds instantly. These new incredible features are now appearing…...

34+ min ago (557+ words) First American pope urges Catholic Church in Turkiye to serve the most vulnerable, including migrants and refugees. Pope Leo XIV is set to join the leader of the world's Orthodox Christians to celebrate the historic 1,700-year milestone since one of the early Church's most important gatherings, on the second day of his visit to Turkiye. The leader of the world's 1.4 billion Catholics began his day on Friday by joining a prayer service at Istanbul's Catholic Cathedral of the Holy Spirit. The first American pope has chosen the Muslim-majority Turkiye as his first overseas destination, to be followed by Lebanon in the coming days, as he seeks to be a bridge-builder and a messenger of peace amid raging global conflict. In Istanbul, police shut down a main artery of the country's largest city to allow Leo's entourage to pass. After the…...

54+ min ago (182+ words) Pakistan's Muhammad Shahzeb Awan has been officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the youngest male university chancellor in the world in milestone that not only marks personal triumph but also shines spotlight on rising talent and ambition of Pakistan's new generation of leaders and innovators. Shahzeb holds position of Chancellor at the National Institute of Technology (NIT), a federally chartered institution established under Act No. VI of 2025. NIT is redefining higher education in Pakistan through its strategic collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU), one of the most innovative universities in the United States. The partnership allows NIT to offer world-class learning experience, blending American academic excellence with local cultural values, regional relevance, and modern industry demands. For Shahzeb, the Guinness recognition carries profound personal meaning. The loss of his father 11 years ago was a turning point that shaped his…...

1+ hour ago (373+ words) The pontiff leads prayers in Istanbul, emphasising the Nicene Creed as the core of Christian unity and faith. Shouts of "Papa Leo" and "Viva il Papa" (Long live the pope ) have reverberated throughout Istanbul's Cathedral of the Holy Spirit, accompanied by enthusiastic cheering and applause, as Pope Leo XIV arrived to commence his first trip in Turkiye. This historic council occurred when Eastern and Western churches remained unified, long before the Great Schism of 1054 divided them primarily over papal authority. Nevertheless, the Nicene Creed continues to be embraced by Catholic, Orthodox and most traditional Protestant denominations, serving as a rare point of consensus and the most universally accepted creed in Christendom. Addressing the congregation at the cathedral, Leo emphasised that the creed was not merely a doctrinal statement but the "essential core of the Christian faith". "Therefore, its development is…...

1+ hour, 4+ min ago (1421+ words) Al Jazeera visualises Venezuela's political and economic landscape, its oil riches and migration crisis amid recent US-Venezuela tensions. By Hanna Duggal and AJLabs The United States has designated Venezuela's so-called Cartel de los Soles a "foreign terrorist organization, marking the latest escalation in US-Venezuela tensions. Washington alleges Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro heads the organisation, which, the US says, is involved in widespread corruption and drug trafficking. Maduro denies the accusations amid growing fears of potential US military action in the region, and his government has called the cartel an "invention. Venezuela has long grappled with political instability and economic decline, rooted partly in its reliance on oil. This fragility, compounded by years of sanctions, has also led to one of the world's largest exoduses as Venezuelans seek stability and better opportunities abroad. Here are 10 charts to help explain how Venezuela…...

1+ hour, 6+ min ago (629+ words) India are expected to bid for the 2036 Olympic Games but the 2030 Commonwealth Games must first cover for past mistakes. Organisers are confident they can avoid the calamities of last time when India hosts the Commonwealth Games, but there are many challenges for a country that also has Olympic ambitions. Ahmedabad, in Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's home state of Gujarat, was confirmed Wednesday as the venue for the 2030 Commonwealth Games. It is seen in India as a stepping stone towards the goal of hosting the 2036 Olympics, and authorities hope it will establish the world's most populous nation as a sporting destination. A successful Commonwealth Games will also help erase the memories of the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, which were marred by accusations of corruption and construction delays. Ahmedabad already boasts the world's largest cricket stadium, a 130,000-seat arena named…...

1+ hour, 25+ min ago (347+ words) The 2026 FIFA World Cup is being staged in United States, Canada and Mexico, with Washington, DC hosting December's draw. Iran is to boycott next week's World Cup finals draw in Washington because the United States refused to grant visas to several members of the delegation, the Iranian football federation announced on Friday. "We have informed FIFA that the decisions taken have nothing to do with sports, and the members of the Iranian delegation will not participate in the World Cup draw," the federation's spokesperson told state television. Iranian sports website Varzesh 3 had claimed on Tuesday that the US had declined to issue visas to several members of the delegation, including the president of the federation, Mehdi Taj. On Thursday, Taj had denounced the decision as being a political one. "We have told the head of FIFA, Mr [Gianni] Infantino, that…...

1+ hour, 45+ min ago (206+ words) LAHORE " Cold and dry weather will continue to prevail in Lahore and most districts of Punjab on Friday night and during the weekend. According to the Pakistan Meteorological Department (PMD), continental air prevails over most parts of Pakistan. Under these conditions, cold and dry weather will likely persist in Lahore and most districts of Punjab on Friday night, Saturday and Sunday. Smog/fog will likely persist in Sialkot, Narowal, Lahore, Sheikhupura, Gujranwala, Gujrat, Jhelum, Faisalabad, Jhang, Toba Tek Singh, Sahiwal, Multan, Khanewal, Layyah, Kot Addu and Bahawalpur. High pollution due to a persistent dryness and low temperatures will cause a gradual increase in the smog/fog intensity during the coming days. Lahore's minimum temperatures will likely remain between 08C and 10C on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Meanwhile, cold and dry weather prevailed in Lahore and most districts of Punjab during the last…...