Lisbon Funicular Tragedy Report Exposes Systemic Safety Failures

Lisbon Funicular Tragedy Report Exposes Systemic Safety Failures

LISBON, Portugal, 21 October (H.S.): A preliminary report released on Monday into last month’s fatal Glória funicular crash has revealed a litany of critical failures, attributing the disaster to a defective and uncertified cable, an ineffective emergency brake system, and inadequate oversight. The derailment on September 3, which killed 16 people and injured 20, involved…

Tractor Crash Claims Life of Harley Pearce, Son of Football Legend Stuart Pearce

Tractor Crash Claims Life of Harley Pearce, Son of Football Legend Stuart Pearce

GLOUCESTERSHIRE, England, 21 October (H.S.): Harley Pearce, the 21-year-old son of former England football star Stuart Pearce, died last week following a tractor crash in Gloucestershire. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon on Old Birdlip Hill in Witcombe, according to local police.In a heartfelt tribute, Harley’s family described their shock and heartbreak at the loss…

Indian Markets Extend Winning Streak in Volatile Diwali Muhurat Trading

Indian Markets Extend Winning Streak in Volatile Diwali Muhurat Trading

Delhi, 21 October (H.S.): The Indian stock market upheld its tradition by closing with modest gains during the special one-hour Muhurat trading session for the festival of Diwali, marking the eighth consecutive year of a positive finish for this auspicious event. Despite a strong opening, the benchmark indices briefly succumbed to profit-booking pressure, dipping into…

Rishabh Pant Set for Competitive Return, Tapped to Captain India 'A' Against South Africa 'A'

Rishabh Pant Set for Competitive Return, Tapped to Captain India 'A' Against South Africa 'A'

Delhi, 21 October (H.S.): Indian wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant is poised to make his return to competitive cricket after being named captain of the India ‘A’ squad for a two-match, four-day series against South Africa ‘A’. The BCCI announced on Tuesday that the series will take place from October 30 to November 9 in Bengaluru. Pant…

State Funeral for Bipin Joshi, Nepali Student Killed While Hostage of Hamas

State Funeral for Bipin Joshi, Nepali Student Killed While Hostage of Hamas

KATHMANDU, 21 October (H.S.): The remains of Bipin Joshi, a 23-year-old Nepali student killed after being taken hostage by Hamas, were cremated with state honors on Tuesday on the banks of the Mahakali River. Hundreds of local residents gathered to pay their final respects. Before the funeral, a contingent of the Armed Police Force gave…

European Nations Ready to Deploy Troops to Ukraine if Ceasefire is Reached

European Nations Ready to Deploy Troops to Ukraine if Ceasefire is Reached

LONDON, 21 October (H.S.): UK Defence Secretary John Healey stated that European troops are prepared to deploy to Ukraine to secure a potential peace agreement brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin. Healey confirmed on Monday that if a ceasefire is agreed upon during the leaders’ upcoming meeting in Budapest, a…

King Charles’s Office Urges Focus on ‘Duty’ Amid Renewed Prince Andrew Scrutiny

King Charles’s Office Urges Focus on ‘Duty’ Amid Renewed Prince Andrew Scrutiny

LONDON, 21 October (H.S.): Buckingham Palace has issued a statement emphasizing King Charles’s desire to focus on duty and service as his brother, Prince Andrew, faces intensified scrutiny following fresh allegations and the posthumous publication of a memoir by his accuser, Virginia Giuffre. The comments were made on Monday following the King’s visit to Manchester…

Pakistan appoints Shaheen Shah Afridi as ODI captain, Rizwan benched

Pakistan appoints Shaheen Shah Afridi as ODI captain, Rizwan benched

Lahore, Pakistan , 21 October (H.S.): In a landmark move, the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Monday announced a change in the leadership of the national one-day side, removing Mohammad Rizwan from the captaincy and appointing fast bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi as the new ODI captain. The declaration followed the opening day of the ongoing…

King Charles Meets Manchester Synagogue Survivors Amid Royal Turmoil

King Charles Meets Manchester Synagogue Survivors Amid Royal Turmoil

MANCHESTER, England , 21 October (H.S.): King Charles visited the Heaton Park synagogue on Monday to meet with survivors and community members affected by the deadly car and knife attack that occurred on October 2. The monarch expressed his deep sadness over the terrible incident, which killed two men, Melvin Cravitz and Adrian Daulby, during…

Ballon d'Or Winner Ousmane Dembélé Returns to PSG Squad for Leverkusen Clash

Leverkusen, Germany, 21 October (H.S.): Ballon d’Or holder Ousmane Dembélé has been named in the Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) squad for their Champions League match against Bayer Leverkusen on Tuesday, marking his return after a six-week injury layoff. The 28-year-old French forward’s comeback is a significant boost for coach Luis Enrique, whose side has been hampered…