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Somali pirates have released a Bangladesh-flagged vessel and its 23-member crew after a ransom was reportedly paid. The MV Abdullah was carrying coal from Mozambique to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) when it was hijacked off Somalia’s coast about a month ago. The pirates alleged that they received $5m (£4m), but there is no independent […]
- Iceland violent volcanic flare-up triggers state of emergency (Category: Breaking News)
- Lost power, a mayday call and the crash that brought down a Baltimore bridge (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel military intelligence chief quits over 7 October (Category: Breaking News)
- Boeing plane engine cover falls off prompting investigation (Category: Breaking News)
The man who went on a stabbing rampage in a Sydney shopping centre appears to have targeted women, police say. Joel Cauchi, 40, sent the crowded Westfield Bondi Junction complex into panic on Saturday when he began stabbing people with a long blade. Five of the six people who died were women. Several others, including […]
- Opposition stuns Erdogan with historic victory at Turkish elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel’s Netanyahu says defences are ‘ready’ as Iran attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- US call at UN for Gaza truce linked to hostages blocked (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel accused of deadly strike on Iranian consulate in Syria (Category: Breaking News)
''අපි සාමාන්ය එරබදු කියලා හඳුන්වන Erythrina variegata දැන් ගොඩක් දකින්න අඩුයි. ඒ නිසා අපි 2020 රතු දත්ත පොත සකස් කිරීමේ දී Venerable species කියන (වඳවීමේ ක්රියාවලියට පත්වීමට ආසන්න) කාණ්ඩයට තමයි දාලා තියෙන්නේ. අපි පොඩි කාලේ මේවා වැටවල් වලට වවලා තිබුණේ. ඒ නැතත් වතුර කිට්ටුව, වෙල් අයිනේ තිබුණා ගම්වල. එකක් සජීවී වැටවල් හදන සංකල්පය දැන් අඩුවෙලා. මේවා දුර්ලභ වෙන්න වැඩිපුරම හේතුව විදියට මම හිතන්නේ Eryt...
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A knife-wielding man who killed six people in a Sydney shopping centre before being shot dead has been identified by Australian police. Joel Cauchi, 40, sent the crowded Westfield Bondi Junction complex into panic on Saturday when he began stabbing people with a long blade. Five women and a man died. Several others, including a […]
- Three suspected Chinese agents arrested in Germany (Category: Breaking News)
- Sydney church stabbing declared a ‘terrorist’ attack (Category: Breaking News)
- South Africa investigators raid home of speaker of parliament (Category: Breaking News)
- Lost power, a mayday call and the crash that brought down a Baltimore bridge (Category: Breaking News)
Iran has launched aerial drones and missiles at Israel, marking a widely anticipated reprisal attack. Iran’s Islamic Revolution Guard Corps (IRGC) said the attack was aimed at “specific targets”. Israeli military sources said more than 100 drones had been launched. The US had shot some down, CBS News reported. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said […]
- Biden expects Iran to attack Israel ‘sooner than later’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel accused of deadly strike on Iranian consulate in Syria (Category: Breaking News)
- US call at UN for Gaza truce linked to hostages blocked (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian Police say Sydney killer targeted women (Category: Breaking News)
US President Joe Biden says he expects Iran to attack Israel “sooner than later”, as fears grow of Iranian retaliation over an air strike that killed top commanders early this month. Israel has not admitted attacking an Iranian consulate in Syria but is widely believed to have been behind it. US officials have told CBS […]
- Fears for Gazans as aid groups halt work over deadly Israeli strike (Category: Breaking News)
- Bishop stabbed during sermon in Sydney (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan accused of killing eight women and children in Afghanistan air strikes (Category: Breaking News)
- US restricts travel for employees in Israel amid fears of Iran attack (Category: Breaking News)
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US President Joe Biden says he expects Iran to attack Israel “sooner than later”, as fears grow of Iranian retaliation over an air strike that killed top commanders early this month. Israel has not admitted attacking an Iranian consulate in Syria but is widely believed to have been behind it. US officials have told CBS […]
- Israel’s Netanyahu says defences are ‘ready’ as Iran attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel accused of deadly strike on Iranian consulate in Syria (Category: Breaking News)
- US call at UN for Gaza truce linked to hostages blocked (Category: Breaking News)
- Sydney church stabbing declared a ‘terrorist’ attack (Category: Breaking News)
A Singaporean court has begun handing out sentences in a sensational case, which saw 10 Chinese nationals charged for laundering $2.2bn (£1.8bn) earned from criminal activities abroad. The scandal embroiled multiple banks, property agents, precious metal traders and a top golf club. It led to extensive raids in some of the most affluent neighbourhoods, where […]
- Pakistan accused of killing eight women and children in Afghanistan air strikes (Category: Breaking News)
- Bishop stabbed during sermon in Sydney (Category: Breaking News)
- OJ Simpson, NFL star cleared in ‘trial of the century’, dies aged 76 (Category: Breaking News)
- Girl, 8, only survivor as 45 killed in South Africa bus crash (Category: Breaking News)
The United States has restricted travel for its employees in Israel amid fears of an attack by Iran. The US embassy said staff had been told not to travel outside the greater Jerusalem, Tel Aviv or Beersheba areas “out of an abundance of caution”. Iran has vowed to retaliate, blaming Israel for a strike on […]
- Water’s Edge to be given back to Sumal after ignoring SC order (Category: Breaking News)
- Romney debuts SC ad, so does DNC (Category: USA, South Carolina)
- Is Speaker’s announcement consistent with SC determination? (Category: Breaking News)
- SC On 22A – Part II: Enhancing The Constitution’s Rigidity (Category: Breaking News)
OJ Simpson, the former American footballer who was controversially cleared of double murder, has died aged 76, his family says. Orenthal James Simpson rose to fame as a college footballer before playing in the NFL. In 1995, he was acquitted of the murder of his former wife Nicole Brown and a friend in a trial […]
- Pakistan accused of killing eight women and children in Afghanistan air strikes (Category: Breaking News)
- Bishop stabbed during sermon in Sydney (Category: Breaking News)
- The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore (Category: Breaking News)
- Orange Sahara dust haze descends over Athens (Category: Breaking News)
A major search and rescue operation is under way after an avalanche in the Ötztal Alps in western Austria. Two people have been killed, and at least two others are reported to have been rescued. Initial reports suggest 17 people were in the area at the time. Austrian reports describe a snow slide of 180m […]
- Iceland violent volcanic flare-up triggers state of emergency (Category: Breaking News)
- US restricts travel for employees in Israel amid fears of Iran attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel military intelligence chief quits over 7 October (Category: Breaking News)
- Israeli government says it will block Al Jazeera from broadcasting (Category: Breaking News)
Stunning artworks have been uncovered in a new excavation at Pompeii, the ancient Roman city buried in an eruption from Mount Vesuvius in AD79. Archaeologists say the frescoes are among the finest to be found in the ruins of the ancient site. Mythical Greek figures such as Helen of Troy are depicted on the high […]
- Pakistan accused of killing eight women and children in Afghanistan air strikes (Category: Breaking News)
- Bishop stabbed during sermon in Sydney (Category: Breaking News)
- The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore (Category: Breaking News)
- OJ Simpson, NFL star cleared in ‘trial of the century’, dies aged 76 (Category: Breaking News)
It was the most spectacular trial ever held in Vietnam, befitting one of the greatest bank frauds the world has ever seen. Behind the stately yellow portico of the colonial-era courthouse in Ho Chi Minh City, a 67-year-old Vietnamese property developer was sentenced to death on Thursday for looting one of the country’s largest banks […]
- COP28: UN climate talks in jeopardy in fossil fuel backlash (Category: Breaking News)
- Powerful storms wreak havoc in Europe (Category: Breaking News)
- Gunmen storm Ecuador television studio live on air (Category: Breaking News)
- Rohit Sharma: The Indian captain who lost cricket World Cup but won hearts (Category: Breaking News)
''අපි සාමාන්ය එරබදු කියලා හඳුන්වන Erythrina variegata දැන් ගොඩක් දකින්න අඩුයි. ඒ නිසා අපි 2020 රතු දත්ත පොත සකස් කිරීමේ දී Venerable species කියන (වඳවීමේ ක්රියාවලියට පත්වීමට ආසන්න) කාණ්ඩයට තමයි දාලා තියෙන්නේ. අපි පොඩි කාලේ මේවා වැටවල් වලට වවලා තිබුණේ. ඒ නැතත් වතුර කිට්ටුව, වෙල් අයිනේ තිබුණා ගම්වල. එකක් සජීවී වැටවල් හදන සංකල්පය දැන් අඩුවෙලා. මේවා දුර්ලභ වෙන්න වැඩිපුරම හේතුව විදියට මම හිතන්නේ Eryt...
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Australia’s foreign minister has suggested the country could recognise Palestinian statehood, to increase momentum towards peace. However Hamas could have no role in its governance, Penny Wong said. Both Australia’s opposition and the Zionist Federation of Australia say such a move would be premature. Canberra has long said that recognition of a Palestinian nation could […]
- Biden expects Iran to attack Israel ‘sooner than later’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Australian Police say Sydney killer targeted women (Category: Breaking News)
- US call at UN for Gaza truce linked to hostages blocked (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel’s Netanyahu says defences are ‘ready’ as Iran attacks (Category: Breaking News)
Millions of people across Mexico, the US and Canada looked to the skies on Monday to witness a total solar eclipse carve a narrow path of darkness across the continent. Its shadow first touched the surface of the Earth in the Pacific Ocean before travelling across Mexico, turning daylight into darkness as crowds watched on. […]
- Partial solar eclipse to be visible in Sri Lanka (Category: Breaking News)
- US announces partial evacuation of embassy in Niger (Category: Breaking News)
- Russian men flee after Putin announces partial military mobilisation (Category: Breaking News)
- Government enforces unofficial partial lockdown (Category: Breaking News)
ප්රහාරයන්ට පෙර ඊශ්රායලය විසින් ගාසා වැසියන්ට ඉවත් වීම සඳහා ලබාදුන් අනතුරු ඇඟවීම් වල සැලකිය යුතු වැරදි රාශියක් අඩංගු වී ඇති බව BBC විශ්ලේෂණ මගින් අනාවරණය කර තිබේ.
பிபிசி வெரிஃபை (BBC Verify) இஸ்ரேல் பாதுகாப்புப் படைகளின் அறிக்கைகள் மற்றும் சமூக ஊடக பதிவுகளை ஆய்வு செய்தது. மேலும், இஸ்ரேலின் கூற்றுகளுக்குப் பின்னால் உள்ள ஆதாரங்களை ஆய்வு செய்தது.
A Sri Lankan born Brit is competing in the fourth heat of MasterChef 2024 in the UK. Global phenomenon MasterChef is back for a stellar 20th series, on BBC iPlayer and BBC One, the BBC reported. MasterChef judges John Torode and Gregg Wallace embark on an exhilarating journey across eight weeks
- MasterChef Australia judges give thumbs up for Sri Lankan dish (Category: Breaking News)
- Former MasterChef Australia Judge talks about the Culinary Extravaganza awaiting in Sri Lanka! (Category: Breaking News)
- MasterChef James Lowe gives cooking tips in Galle (Category: Breaking News)
- MasterChef Australia judge Jock Zonfrillo has died at the age of 46. (Category: Breaking News)
The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) says it is “considering multiple proposals” to host the event in 2026, amid continued uncertainty over its long-term future. Last week, Singapore joined Malaysia in ruling out a bid, after the Australian state of Victoria withdrew as the original host in July because of rising costs. However, in its first public statement since the […]
- Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton to join Ferrari in 2025 (Category: Breaking News)
- Djokovic reaches quarter-finals with ruthless victory (Category: Breaking News)
- Nikki Haley exits race but stops short of endorsing Trump (Category: Breaking News)
- Boeing whistleblower found dead in US (Category: Breaking News)
Airline regulators in the US have begun an investigation after an engine cowling on a Boeing 737-800 fell off during take-off and struck a wing flap. The Southwest Airlines flight returned safely to Denver International airport at about 08:15 local time (15:15 GMT) after originally departing to Houston. The aircraft had 135 passengers and six […]
- Boeing whistleblower found dead in US (Category: Breaking News)
- Boeing tells pilots to check seats after Latam plane incident (Category: Breaking News)
- Flights cancelled as regulator grounds Boeing 737 Max 9s over blowout (Category: Breaking News)
- Boeing whistleblower found dead in US (Category: Breaking News)
Opponents of Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu say 100,000 people have rallied against the government and to demand a Gaza hostage deal. The rallies in Tel Aviv and other cities came after the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) recovered the body of hostage Elad Katzir. Protesters chanted “elections now”, and “Elad, we’re sorry”, local media said. Both […]
- US call at UN for Gaza truce linked to hostages blocked (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden expects Iran to attack Israel ‘sooner than later’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Australia hints it could recognise Palestinian state (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel accused of deadly strike on Iranian consulate in Syria (Category: Breaking News)
Flood waters are expected to rise in Sydney after torrential rainfall on Friday caused flash flooding in parts of Australia’s second-largest city, the authorities have warned. Heavy rain pummelled parts of the city for 24 hours, forcing thousands to evacuate the city’s outskirts. The rain also caused the city’s main supply of water, the Warragamba […]
- Dubai airport in chaos as UAE and Oman reel from deadly storms (Category: Breaking News)
- Lost power, a mayday call and the crash that brought down a Baltimore bridge (Category: Breaking News)
- Princess of Wales in early stages of treatment for cancer (Category: Breaking News)
- Four dead as strongest earthquake in 25 years hits Taiwan (Category: Breaking News)
New York and cities on the US East Coast are assessing the impact of a rare earthquake that swayed landmarks and cracked roads. The magnitude-4.8 quake struck at 10:23 local time (15:23 GMT) near Lebanon, New Jersey, and could be felt from Pennsylvania to Connecticut. Residents spoke of being rocked by a violent rumbling that […]
- Opposition stuns Erdogan with historic victory at Turkish elections (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel’s Netanyahu says defences are ‘ready’ as Iran attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Sydney church stabbing declared a ‘terrorist’ attack (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel accused of deadly strike on Iranian consulate in Syria (Category: Breaking News)
New York and cities on the US East Coast are assessing the impact of a rare earthquake that swayed landmarks and cracked roads. The magnitude-4.8 quake struck at 10:23 local time (15:23 GMT) near Lebanon, New Jersey, and could be felt from Pennsylvania to Connecticut. Residents spoke of being rocked by a violent rumbling that […]
- Pakistan accused of killing eight women and children in Afghanistan air strikes (Category: Breaking News)
- Seven dead after car bomb tears through market in Azaz, Syria (Category: Breaking News)
- The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore (Category: Breaking News)
- Lost power, a mayday call and the crash that brought down a Baltimore bridge (Category: Breaking News)
Many Palestinians in the Gaza Strip will be wondering how they are going to feed their families after World Central Kitchen (WCK) paused its operations in response to the killing of seven of its aid workers in an Israeli air strike. Another US charity it works with, Anera, has also suspended work because of the […]
- Joe Biden expects Iran to attack Israel ‘sooner than later’ (Category: Breaking News)
- Pakistan accused of killing eight women and children in Afghanistan air strikes (Category: Breaking News)
- Bishop stabbed during sermon in Sydney (Category: Breaking News)
- The $2bn dirty-money case that rocked Singapore (Category: Breaking News)
A powerful earthquake struck off Taiwan’s east coast on Wednesday, killing at least four people. The 7.4 magnitude quake caused multiple buildings to collapse in Hualien, the city closest to the epicentre, where rescue efforts are taking place. The strongest tremor to hit the island in 25 years was also felt as far as Taiwan’s […]
- Opposition stuns Erdogan with historic victory at Turkish elections (Category: Breaking News)
- New York and beyond rattled by rare East Coast earthquake (Category: Breaking News)
- Israel’s Netanyahu says defences are ‘ready’ as Iran attacks (Category: Breaking News)
- Biden expects Iran to attack Israel ‘sooner than later’ (Category: Breaking News)
'' මේ තියෙන්නේ ලෙඩෙක් එයාගේ බෙහෙත් වල ඉතුරු කවර ටික අපිට එවලා. මහපොළවට බරක් නැති මේ වගේ මිනිස්සුන්ගේ හදවත් කොයිතරම් සුන්දර ද? මේ ආකල්ප වෙනසයි අපි හදන්න ඕනා. මේ පොත හදන්න වර්ග කිලෝමීටර් 2.5ක් තරමේ ටොෆි, චොක්ලට් කොළ එකතු කරලා දාන්න ඕනා.'' යනුවෙන් ආර්. එම් ජයන්ත කුමාරසිරි BBC සිංහල සේවයට කියා සිටියේය.
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