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London’s Heathrow Airport evacuated over possible hazardous material

In a statement, Heathrow spokesperson said the check-in area at Terminal 4 was evacuated and has been closed, and emergency services have responded to the crisis. London: The terminal four of Heathrow Airport in London, United Kingdom (UK), was evacuated on Monday following a possible hazardous material, said fire brigade officials.  In a statement, Heathrow spokesperson said the check-in area at Terminal 4 was evacuated and has been closed, and emergency services have responded to the crisis.   The airport asked passengers not to travel to the terminal. Crowds of passengers could be seen outside. Meanwhile, all other terminals…

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Nepal: 19 dead, Home Minister resigns as Gen Z protest turns violent; PM Oli refuses to revoke ban | 10 Points

Nepal is facing a deepening political crisis after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli refused to lift a controversial social media ban, triggering Gen Z-led protests that turned deadly and led to the Home Minister's resignation. New Delhi: Nepal's Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has firmly refused to lift the ban on 26 social media platforms despite nationwide Gen Z-led protests that turned violent, resulting in at least 19 deaths and 347 injuries. Calling the demonstrators “Gen Z troublemakers,” Oli asserted during a Cabinet meeting that the government's decision was final and instructed ministers to publicly support the ban. The unrest, which…

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France’s govt collapses as PM Francois Bayrou loses confidence vote

Francois Bayrou, who was appointed by French President Emmanuel Macron in December last year, lost the no-confidence motion with an overwhelming majority of 364-194 vote against him. Paris: A political crisis erupted in France on Monday after Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a no-confidence vote in the Parliament, leading to a collapse of his government. With this, France is likely to get a fourth prime minister in just 12 months. Bayrou, who was appointed by French President Emmanuel Macron in December last year, lost the no-confidence motion with an overwhelming majority of 364-194 vote against him. 

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‘Ready to lead this country’: What Nepal’s Gen Z protesters said on govt action

Nepal Gen Z Protest: The youth, particularly Gen Z, are protesting against the Nepal government's decision to ban 26 social media platforms, including Facebook, WhatsApp, X, Instagram and YouTube. The ban was imposed after the social media platforms failed to register with the government. Kathmandu: The Gen Z protest in Nepal's Kathmandu turned violent on Monday, leading to the death of 18 people, while dozens have been injured, forcing the government to deploy army and issue shoot-at-sight orders. However, the agitators, who are protesting against the government's decision to ban 26 social media platforms, have blamed the government for the…

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Nepal Gen Z Protest: PM KP Sharma Oli’s house attacked in Damak

Nepal Gen Z Protest: Initially the agitators were protesting in front of the Damak Municipality office, but moved to Oli's residence, and hurled stones. This forced the police to fire warning shots to bring the situation under control. Kathmandu: As the protest against a ban on social media platforms turned violent in Nepal, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli's house in his hometown Damak was also attacked by the agitators on Monday, according to a local media report.  Initially, The Kathmandu Post reported, the agitators were protesting in front of the Damak Municipality office, but moved to Oli's residence, and…

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Nepal Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigns after protests leave 19 dead, cites moral responsibility

Violent protests erupted in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu, and other areas on Monday over the government's decision to ban social media. The protests prompted the government to deploy the army and additional forces and issue shoot-at-sight orders, which ultimately led to the death of 18 people. Kathmandu: Nepal's Home Minister, Ramesh Lekhak, announced his resignation on moral grounds after Monday's protests, which resulted in the tragic loss of 18 lives, including more than 15 protesters across various cities, including Kathmandu. During a meeting with Congress office bearers, Lekhak described the loss as "unimaginable" and expressed his decision to step down due…

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Nepal Gen Z Protest: A look at Kathmandu’s controversial bills that aim to ‘tighten control’ on society

Nepal has banned 26 social media platforms, including Facebook and X, after they failed to register with the Ministry of Communication and Information Technology within the given deadline. Earlier, Nepal had given social media platforms to register themselves within seven days from August 28. Kathmandu: Violent protests erupted in Nepal's capital Kathmandu and other areas on Monday over the government's decision to ban social media. The protests prompted the government to deploy the army and additional forces, and issue shoot-at-sight orders, which ultimately led to the death of 18 people, while dozens have been injured.  Most of the protestors are youths,…

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Trump on Russia-Ukraine war: ‘I am not happy about the whole situation, a horrible waste of humanity’

Earlier in the day, Trump had said he is ready to impose the "second phase" of sanctions against Russia. "Yeah, I am," Trump said outside the White House in response to a question if he was prepared to impose additional sanctions on Russia. Washington: US President Donald Trump on Monday expressed strong resentment over the Russia-Ukraine war and said he is not happy about the whole situation, as it is such a horrible waste of humanity. Claiming that he has settled seven wars, he said he is not happy with anything that has to do with that war. "I am…

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Israel: Five killed, 15 injured in shooting in Jerusalem, two attackers neutralised

The shooting took place at a major intersection at the northern entrance to Jerusalem, on a road that leads to Jewish settlements located in east Jerusalem. Jerusalem: At least five people were killed and 15 others injured after gunmen opened fire on a bus at a busy intersection in north Jerusalem on Monday morning, according to Israeli police and paramedic service Magen David Adom. Six of the injured are reported to be in serious condition. The shooting occurred at a major junction at the northern entrance to Jerusalem, along a road leading to Jewish settlements in east Jerusalem.  Two attackers…

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Nepal Gen Z protest LIVE: SSB intensifies patrols, deploys additional forces at India-Nepal border

Several social media sites, including Facebook, YouTube, and X, have been inaccessible in Nepal since Friday after the government blocked 26 unregistered platforms, leaving users angry and confused. Kathmandu: Massive protests led by Generation Z demonstrators erupted in Kathmandu on Monday against corruption allegations against the government and the recent ban on several major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, and Snapchat. Thousands of protestors gathered at Maitighar in Kathmandu to voice their dissent. The situation escalated after protesters breached the restricted zone and entered the Parliament premises. Police responded with water cannons, tear gas, and live ammunition.…

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