Race to find Helene survivors as officials fear death toll will rise

A festive Christmas market in Eastern Germany erupted into chaos after a car was driven into a group of people. According to German news agency Bildt, more than 20 people were injured in a suspected terrorist attack in the idyllic Christmas market in the eastern German city of Magdeburg on Friday. It was not immediately…

India’s wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant faced criticism for a risky shot that led to his dismissal during a key moment in the fourth Test against Australia. His aggressive strokeplay, however, sparked debate among experts, with Sunil Gavaskar criticizing the shot as ‘stupid’ and Ravi Shastri defending Pant’s approach while acknowledging the need for adaptation.

Over 150 were injured in an explosion caused by firecrackers during a Theyyam performance at a Kerala temple. Three officials have been arrested for negligence. The blast, triggered by sparks from the firecrackers igniting stored fireworks, resulted in 16 people sustaining critical injuries, with seven on ventilator support.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., while speaking at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., called out House Republicans for breaking a bipartisan agreement to fund the government and avoid a government shutdown, accusing them of hurting everyday Americans across the country. On Wednesday, House GOP leaders scrambled to search for a backup plan after…

President-elect Donald Trump said he wasn’t thrilled with FBI Director Christopher Wray on Sunday, saying Wray invaded his home during an interview on “Meet the Press.” “He invaded my home. I’m suing the country over it. He invaded Mar-a-Lago. I’m very unhappy with the things he’s done. And crime is at an all-time high. Migrants…

The ITBP denied a female staffer’s request for a gender change procedure due to concerns about psychological and behavioral impacts, and differences in physical requirements. The MHA advised seeking the medical opinion of the CAPFs, which also cited negative effects. Past instances like the CISF’s approval for gender reassignment surgery highlight the need for comprehensive…