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Sri Lanka floods
Asia

Sri Lanka floods: Troops deployed as death toll rises to 69

Helicopters and navy boats carried out several rescue operations, taking residents from rooftops, treetops and villages cut off by the floods.

WPL
Cricket

WPL auction: Deepti and Kerr secure top bids as Healy goes unsold

The auction in New Delhi opened with Australia captain Alyssa Healy going unsold as teams finalised their squads for the fourth edition of the women's T20 league.

Urban Negi
Football

Everton signs Asian youngster Urban Negi

Negi began playing at Dynamo Youth FC, a grassroots club in south London. By the age of seven, he was noticed for his close control, dribbling and confidence on the ball.

Lepra marks ‘Giving Shoesday’ with life-changing footwear for people affected by leprosy
Features

Lepra marks ‘Giving Shoesday’ with life-changing footwear for people affected by leprosy

Thanks to the generosity of Lepra’s supporters, last year the organisation provided over 30,000 pairs of protective footwear

Donald Trump
US

Trump says he will suspend migration from ‘third world countries’

Trump made the announcement in a social media post in which he also said he would reverse “millions” of admissions granted under former president Joe Biden. His comments came as his second term continues to focus on mass deportations.

Modi & Putin
Asia

Kremlin confirms Putin’s December 4-5 state visit to India

The Kremlin said the two leaders will sign trade deals, "discuss all aspects" of Russian-Indian ties and also take up regional and international issues.

Hong Kong fire
Editorial

Death toll in Hong Kong high-rise fire reaches 128; around 200 still missing

The blaze began on Wednesday afternoon in the Wang Fuk Court development in Tai Po. The estate has eight towers, each 32 storeys high, and the fire spread through the buildings soon after it started.

H1B programme
Asia

Economist alleges H-1B fraud as Chennai shows 220,000 approvals against US cap

Dave Brat said on Steve Bannon’s War Room podcast that although the annual cap is 85,000, Chennai alone accounted for 220,000 H-1B approvals.