newsmart – Latest News

thehill.com | 3 min. ago NEW

25 years after the anthrax attacks, we are still unprepared for biological warfare

When the nation desperately needs help, it will be from a government that has lost the ability to provide it.

nytimes.com | 3 min. ago NEW

Trump Catastrophically Miscalculated in Georgia

The president incubated the career of one of his greatest critics.

nytimes.com | 3 min. ago NEW

Moldova Has to Choose Between Russia and Europe

Moldova is a fault line in a new geopolitical reality.

nytimes.com | 3 min. ago NEW

Republican Groups Rush to Paxton’s Aid in Texas After Staying on Sidelines

An organization allied with Senate G.O.P. leaders has booked more than $51 million in ads. Now, Ken Paxton has a financial edge after months of being outspent by his Democratic rival.

globalnews.ca | 5 min. ago NEW

Carney to showcase Canada’s capital agenda at first-ever investment summit

Prime Minister Mark Carney will pitch Canada to hundreds of global and domestic investors at the country's first national investment summit in Toronto next week.

thehindu.com | 19 min. ago NEW

Profcon calls for end to discrimination against women in professional education

he 30th Global Professional Students Conference (Profcon) at Ahalia Campus in Kanjikode, Palakkad, has spotlighted the pressing issue of discrimination against women in professional education, particularly during internships.

thehindu.com | 19 min. ago NEW

₹111-crore medical infrastructure package planned for Coimbatore: Health Minister K.G. Arunraj

Among the works proposed under the package are medical equipment worth ₹4.5 crore for the treatment of heart patients at Coimbatore Medical College Hospital, special care equipment worth ₹7.5 crore, and a ₹3.8-crore hostel for postgraduate students

thehindu.com | 20 min. ago NEW

Congress protests over ‘purification’ of stage after Kharge’s speech, FIR against Rahul Gandhi

thehindu.com | 20 min. ago NEW

MSF student leader ‘assaulted’ by gang in Chavakkad

The police launch probe after 21-year-old reportedly beaten up.

thehindu.com | 20 min. ago NEW

700 g of hashish oil seized from interstate bus in Thrissur

Youth held during ‘Operation Toofan’ inspection in Peechi; police probe interstate drug trafficking network

thehindu.com | 20 min. ago NEW

Fund crunch puts Kozhikode Biological Park project hanging in the balance

The growing tourism prospects of Chakkittappara village prompted the previous State government to consider establishing a tiger safari park in the area. The decision to establish the park was taken on September 27, 2023, despite protests from a section of farmers and human rights activists.

thehindu.com | 20 min. ago NEW

Decision on PM SHRI soon as pressure mounts on Keralam govt.

Against the backdrop of the Centre’s letter seeking a decision at the earliest, Education Minister says Chief Minister will make an announcement. Muslim Youth League adopts resolution urging the government not to implement PM SHRI

thehindu.com | 20 min. ago NEW

Coimbatore city police strengthen college safety, support for families of victims

Police Liaison Officers will maintain contact with college management and flag issues concerning students like drug use and peddling, identify student disputes and group conflicts linked to social media, and report significant changes in attendance or suspicious activities

thehindu.com | 20 min. ago NEW

Parties protest against eviction in Manjolai-Megamalai

thehindu.com | 20 min. ago NEW

Thattanchavady Assembly bypoll: Election Commission imposes restrictions on exit polls

theguardian.com | 21 min. ago NEW

Donations of £72m make Reform’s prospects both rosier and riskier

Party can boost its campaign power with funds from billionaire backers, but it can also lose support from ordinary BritonsAll things being equal, pretty much any political strategist would welcome a £72m war chest; a sum higher than the combined spending of every major party at the 2024 general election. But all things are not equal, and with such a huge amount comes risk.Reform UK has been vocal in its arguments that two sudden £36m windfalls from billionaires Ben Delo and Christopher Harborne merely “levels the playing field” with the bigger parties when it comes to funding. Continue reading...

mirror.co.uk | 24 min. ago NEW

UK temperatures to soar to 25C on Monday as another heatwave on the cards

The Met Office has issued a verdict on the UK's September heatwave as temperatures are set to soar to 25C on Monday, with the hottest spots likely in the East of England

mirror.co.uk | 24 min. ago NEW

Man 'hijacks Omagh bus at knife point' with armed cops in pursuit

A man aged in his 30s has been arrested in Omagh, Northern Ireland, after he allegedly hijacked the 273 Derry Express and kept the driver hostage before being stopped by police

livemint.com | 24 min. ago NEW

Modi calls for global governance reforms at Brics leaders’ meet

Modi called for Brics to reform global governance, stressing the need for representation and active roles for the Global South, and proposed a roadmap for reforms by 2027

livemint.com | 25 min. ago NEW

EPFO: 79% of new UANs in FY26 generated by Gen Z employees aged 18-30 years, including 28% women

EPFO data indicates that Gen Z comprised 79% of new UANs in FY26, signaling a generational shift in India's workforce. Key sectors like retail and logistics remain major entry points for first-time workers.

iol.co.za | 26 min. ago NEW

‘He stood his ground until the end’: SAPS mourns Captain Zamani Mzayiya

Captain Zamani Mzayiya was laid to rest in Queenstown, Eastern Cape, on Saturday after he was killed during a police operation in Knysna last month.

dailymail.com | 27 min. ago NEW

Wellington boots might be making a comeback but royals have loved them for years! Princess Kate and Meghan Markle's go-to styles are perfect for autumn showers

From King Charles and the Princess of Wales to Zara Tindall, members of the Royal Family have long been spotted in the ultimate country staple: the Wellington boot.

abc.net.au | 28 min. ago NEW

Death toll in Philippine ferry fire rises to 76 as rescuers recover more remains

The rescue mission comes after a deadly fire broke out on the MV June Aster ferry, carrying more than 130 people, as it sailed past tourist hotspot Palawan in the Philippines on Wednesday.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 28 min. ago NEW

Indian-origin man charged in Canada after stabbing driver during carjacking attempt, home invasion

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 28 min. ago NEW

Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio to dedicate $2M Malibu property to public after beach dispute

Milwaukee Brewers owner Mark Attanasio will dedicate his $2 million Malibu property to public use following a settlement over alleged removal of sand and rocks from a protected California beach. The California Coastal Commission called the agreement a victory for public beach access, while the company involved agreed to restore the affected area.

timesofindia.indiatimes.com | 28 min. ago NEW

Who is Chander Agarwal? Indian-origin CEO who spent $370,000 on ex-girlfriend for luxury gifts, loses repayment case

thehill.com | 28 min. ago NEW

The Memo: Trump’s convention may struggle to turn tide for GOP

President Trump basked in the approval of the MAGA base during this week’s Republican midterm convention in Dallas. But the bigger question is whether the event made any difference to a political landscape that is seriously challenging for Republicans as Election Day looms less than eight weeks away. The Hill’s data partner Decision Desk HQ...

thehill.com | 29 min. ago NEW

Trump wants Smithsonian to build George Washington statue, exhibit

President Trump asked the Smithsonian Institution in late Friday social media posts to install a 30-foot-tall statue of George Washington outside of its National Museum of American History (NMAH) and open an exhibit to honor the founding father. The president requested that the museum complex replace the “Infinity” statue, which has stood outside of the...

thehill.com | 29 min. ago NEW

$25 million in national park project funds blocked by Trump administration: Report

The Trump administration has reportedly blocked more than 130 planned projects at national parks across the country, putting more than $25 million worth of funding on hold. The Interior Department, which oversees the National Park Service (NPS), “disapproved” of agreements last month for projects at Yellowstone, Yosemite, Zion, Joshua Tree and other parks, The Washington...

nypost.com | 29 min. ago NEW

Wealthy California HOA gives ridiculous excuse for spraying pesticides as rare cancer cluster killing kids tears through community

“No one should have to wonder whether what they’re breathing, drinking, or touching is harmful. This is about precaution, not causation."

nypost.com | 29 min. ago NEW

California housewife accused of murdering husband with flagpole in Palm Desert

A 65-year-old California wife is accused of killing her husband with a flagpole at a Palm Desert home — as her disturbing history of alleged domestic violence comes to light.

nypost.com | 30 min. ago NEW

OnlyFans star Anya Lacey defends conservative, tradwife values — despite her racy content

Conservative OnlyFans star Anya Lacey, who launched an "America-First Dating" website centered on her "tradwife" beliefs, has faced criticism for being an "oxymoron" by posting nude photos on the adult platform while seeking a man with traditional values.

nypost.com | 30 min. ago NEW

Walmart continues stocking air freshener packed with cancer-causing benzene: lawsuit

A lawsuit claims Walmart's Great Value Hawaiian air freshener contains 117 times the safe limit of cancer-causing benzene.

foxnews.com | 30 min. ago NEW

Army veteran nicknamed ‘Xena’ after daring missions with Green Berets trades combat gear for pinup glamour

Army veteran Lindsey Schmidt earned the nickname "Xena" while accompanying Green Berets on Iraq missions as the only woman in her battalion.

foxnews.com | 30 min. ago NEW

Abdul El-Sayed touts ‘whole a--’ medical credentials while defending sex changes for children

Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, argues 'whole a--' doctors should decide trans treatment without government interference.

thehindu.com | 49 min. ago NEW

Harish Rawat says he would ‘like to step down from Congress posts’ amid corruption allegations against aide

ED said it conducted searches linked to the 2016 VPDO exam case, seizing ₹32 lakh, gold, and luxury watches from Harish Rawat’s PA Chandan Singh Jeena

thehindu.com | 49 min. ago NEW

KITU flags deletion of women’s night-shift safeguards; Labour Dept. says OSH Code covers them

The Karnataka State IT/ITeS Employees’ Union has condemned the omission of several clauses of the Karnataka Shops and Commercial Establishments Act through an amendment, which the union said would remove several safety and security measures for women working night shifts

thehindu.com | 49 min. ago NEW

Ayyappa Paniker Foundation announces ‘Kavya Drishyam’ reel competition

The competition aims to visualise poetic imagination against the backdrop of the digital age with the help of technology. The contest will accept entries shot on cameras or mobile phones, as well as those created using AI and animation technologies.

thehindu.com | 49 min. ago NEW

Watch: LeT chief Hafiz Saeed faces non-bailable arrest warrant from Jammu court

A special NIA court in Jammu issued a non-bailable arrest warrant against Lashkar-e-Taiba founder Hafiz Muhammad Saeed. Operating from Pakistan to supply arms and funds to terrorists in the Kashmir Valley, Saeed continues to evade law enforcement. The court order follows a major arms seizure in Ganderbal that exposed deep ties between local suspects and foreign terror networks.

thehindu.com | 49 min. ago NEW

Indian Gaur rescued from snare in Papikonda National Park of Andhra Pradesh

The 750-kg gaur, which was caught in the snare laid by hunters in the eco-sensitive zone, is now undergoing treatment at Animal Rescue Centre in Visakhapatnam