The cold wave has tightened its grip across parts of Karnataka, including Bengaluru and Chikkaballapur, with temperatures dropping to 8.8 degrees Celsius.

Oxfam said governments must guarantee an enabling civic space and called for the protection of freedom of expression, assembly and association

Tragedy struck southern Spain as a high-speed train derailed, colliding with another service and claiming at least 21 lives. The incident, described as ‘extremely strange’ by the transport minister, occurred on a straight track. Rescue efforts are ongoing for those trapped, with rail traffic suspended. The cause remains under investigation.