More than a dozen people in New Delhi were killed during violent protests over a controversial Indian citizenship law, casting a shadow over Trump's first visit

The fanfare around President Donald Trump's flashy trip to India this week ended abruptly after months-long tension between Hindus and Muslims boiled over into violent clashes in New Delhi, leaving at least 13 people dead and hundreds more wounded as of Tuesday. Widespread protests during Trump's visit were sparked by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's newly Indian Citizenship law, the Citizen […]

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NYPD officials grilled over DNA database reforms

City Councilmembers attacked the NYPD for using controversial DNA collection methods and an “unregulated database” of people’s genetic info during a hearing Tuesday — as the department’s top detective tried to reassure lawmakers that new reforms are in place. “The government shouldn’t be stealing residents’ DNA,” Public Safety Committee Chair Donovan Richards said as he opened the hearing, threatening the […]

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Boyfriend plunges into supermarket fish tank to get engagement ring

Boyfriend plunges into a supermarket fish tank to retrieve an engagement ring after his girlfriend ‘tossed it into the water after rejecting his proposal’ Footage shows the unnamed man climbing into the fish tank in Gomel, Belarus He dunks his head underwater as he scrambles to find a ring among the fish  The 23-year-old’s girlfriend allegedly rejected a proposal and threw […]

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As protesters took to the streets in India, Melania Trump attended a 'happiness' class in Delhi

First Lady Melania Trump attended a "happiness" class in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday. The class is meant to teach children mindfulness, creativity, and well-being.  During her visit, President Donald Trump sat down with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to negotiate trade and military deals.  Meanwhile, India is caught in violent unrest after the passage of a citizenship law that […]

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Boris Johnson condemns Harvey Weinstein as calls grow to strip CBE

Boris Johnson condemns Harvey Weinstein as pressure grows for disgraced movie mogul to be stripped of his CBE Members of Parliament have called for Harvey Weinstein’s CBE to be revoked  He was made an honorary Commander of the Order of the British Empire in 2004 Honours can be forfeited if someone has brought the system into disrepute  Downing Street said […]

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£118m child abuse probe: No evidence of Westminster paedophile network

£118m child sex abuse inquiry finds no evidence of Westminster paedophile network at the heart of government despite Tom Watson’s 2012 claims from Nick the Fantasist Mr Watson’s backing for Carl Beech was ‘a significant factor’ in setting up inquiry But the Independent Inquiry Child Sex Abuse (IICSA) found no evidence of ring Report says of Watson’s claims: ‘We’ve seen […]

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