January 11, 2026

Gas Cylinder Explosion Kills Newlywed Couple and Six Others in Islamabad

A gas cylinder exploded in Islamabad, killing a couple and six guests just after their wedding. Rescue teams found many injured beneath collapsed roof and debris.

January 11, 2026

Wildfires Rage in Stanford, South Africa; Residents Evacuated Amid Thick Smoke and Strong Winds

Wildfires threaten homes in Stanford and Pearly Beach, South Africa. Over 120 people evacuated as firefighters and helicopters fight flames. Travel and filming disrupted amid warnings.

January 11, 2026

21-Year-Old Bangladeshi Man Dies by Suicide After Debt Dispute and Abuse

Joy Mohapatra, 21, died by suicide after being verbally abused and beaten over a Tk 500 debt by a shopkeeper in Sunamganj. His family said he consumed poison bought from the same shop following the incident.

January 11, 2026

PIL Filed to Seal Coromandel's Ennore Ammonia Terminal After 2023 Leak

A PIL has been filed in Madras High Court seeking to seal Coromandel International's ammonia terminal and subsea pipeline at Ennore, Chennai. The move follows a major 2023 ammonia gas leak causing health, environmental damage, and fish deaths. The petitioner also demands full compensation for affected locals.

January 11, 2026

Border Collie Basket Masters 150 Toy Names and Learns Words Like a Toddler

Basket, a 7-year-old border collie in Manhattan, knows 150 toy names and can learn new words by listening in. Scientists say her skill rivals that of 18-month-old children.