Celebrities and fans pay tributes to Asha Bhosle

Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to the hospital following a heart attack.

Ghanaian footballer killed after armed attackers open fire at team bus

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The police have launched a manhunt for the attackers (file photo)

Ghanaian footballer Dominic Frimpong has died after suspected armed robbers opened fire at the bus carrying his team Berekum Chelsea back from a match.

"Masked men wielding guns and assault rifles" ambushed the bus and "blocked the road" as the team returned home on Sunday, according to the club.

Police say Frimpong sustained gunshot wounds and died while receiving treatment. A manhunt for the suspects in under way.

The Ghana Football Association (

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Katya Adler: Jubilation in Budapest will be felt in Europe but leaves Moscow cold

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Budapest's iconic Chain Bridge links both sides of the city - beautiful Buda with vibrant Pest - across the river Danube. At night, the lights that illuminate the bridge shimmer like mini moons in the waters below.

Normally, it's a favourite spot for tourist selfies - but not this Sunday.

Following an historic election result that unceremoniously booted Prime Minister Viktor Orbán out after 16 years in government, the bridge was lit up in green, white and red - the colours of the Hungarian flag

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Britney Spears goes into rehab after driving under the influence arrest

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Britney Spears, pictured in 2019, is getting treatment before her court appearance next month

Britney Spears has gone into rehab, a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

The singer voluntarily checked herself into a treatment facility, her representative told multiple US media outlets on Sunday.

Following her arrest on 4 March, the star's representative called the incident "completely inexcusable" and said her loved ones would "come up with an overdue needed plan to


Carney on verge of Liberal majority government as votes cast in three by-elections

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Mark Carney has visited the Terrebonne riding to help stump for Liberal candidate Tatiana Auguste

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's Liberals could soon have a slim majority in the House of Commons if the party is able to make gains in three by-elections being held on Monday.

The outcome of the races - two in the Toronto area and one near Montreal - could solidify his hold on power, staving off a federal election until as late as 2029 and giving his party the ability to pass legislation without relying


Trump attacks Pope over criticism of Iran war

Watch: 'I'm not a fan of Pope Leo' says Trump

Donald Trump has launched an unusual and scathing attack on Pope Leo over his opposition to US immigration policy and the war in Iran.

The US president accused the pontiff of being "WEAK on Crime and terrible for Foreign Policy" in a Truth Social post, later telling reporters he was "not a big fan".

There are more than 70 million Catholics in the US, about 20% of the population.

EPA Head shot of Pope Leo, facing right and wearing a papal cap and robes

Crowds gather ahead of Bollywood legend Asha Bhosle's funeral

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Asha Bhosle died in Mumbai on Sunday

Tributes are continuing to be paid to India's legendary singer Asha Bhosle, who has died at the age of 92.

The two-time Grammy nominee, whose career spanned nearly eight decades and thousands of recordings, died in Mumbai on Sunday after being admitted to hospital following a heart attack.

Her last rites will take place on Monday evening at Shivaji Park in Mumbai city, with full state honours.

Her death has prompted an outpouring of

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Viktor Orbán's Hungarian experiment runs out of steam

Attila Kisbenedek via Getty Images Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán salutes the crowd after losing the general election on 12 April 2026. Attila Kisbenedek via Getty Images

What Viktor Orbán did for the last 16 years in power was "an experiment" - but even he didn't know what to call it. "Illiberal democracy" sounded too negative.

His American friends liked to call it "national conservatism", which sounds better, but it was never strictly true. Unlike most conservatives, Orbán was a rebel.

He constantly radicalised himself. So what could he conserve?

He loved to thumb his nose at the mainstream,

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Eight to be awarded for bravery in Bondi Junction stabbing

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Amy Scott is among those who will be awarded

Eight Australians who stepped in to protect strangers during the deadly Bondi Junction stabbing will be recognised for their bravery.

The tragedy, which killed six people and injured 10, took place exactly two years ago in a crowded Sydney shopping centre. The attacker, Joel Cauchi, was suffering a psychotic episode when he walked into the centre armed with a knife.

Among those who will be recognised are a police officer who shot Cauchi, as well as two

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Congressman Eric Swalwell quits California governor race amid sexual misconduct claims

AFP via Getty Images Democratic United States Representative Eric Swalwell attends the SEIU-United Service Workers West (SEIU-USWW) Gubernatorial Candidate Worker Forum at Meruelo Studios in Los Angeles, California, on January 10, 2026. AFP via Getty Images

The Democrat has been accused by four women of misconduct ranging from sexual harassment to rape. He has denied the claims and vowed to defend himself with "facts".

Top allies had called him on him to exit the gubernatorial race in which he was projected as one of the frontrunners among Democratic candidates.

His departure comes at a pivotal moment in the wide-open primary race, just weeks before voters receive mail ballots ahead of the 2 June election to replace outgoing Governor Gavin Newsom and to lead the