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Two men in their 20s were found within five hours thanks to an artificial intelligence-powered drone, which used thermal imaging to locate them. Two hikers veered off a walking track in Kosciuszko national park, New South Wales, on Tuesday, and were found about half a kilometre off the track. It was the first time the FRNSW drone’s AI detection system had been used to rescue missing people

The King then addressed the chamber to formally open the parliamentary session.He said: “From its proud history and its treasured customs to the remarkable beauty of its land, it is the warmth and spirit of the people of Scotland that leave the deepest impression upon us and continue to inspire admiration.” The King said that since his late mother opened Holyrood in 1999 it had stood as a “powerful expression of Scotland’s democratic tradition”.He also urged MSPs to show that debate could be “carried out with respect and courtesy” and that “disagreement is possible while honouring one’s dignity”.And he said…

Zenith Bank Plc reaffirmed its commitment to advancing trade, investment and economic cooperation between Canada and Africa as the Headline Conference Sponsor of the 6th Canada-Africa Business Conference, held on Wednesday, 24 June 2026 at Eko Hotel & Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos. Organised by the Canada-Africa Chamber of Business, the conference brought together a high-level Canadian business delegation representing 31 companies, alongside senior government officials, business leaders, investors, policymakers, diplomats and development partners. The gathering set out to strengthen commercial relations between Canada and Africa and to position Nigeria as a strategic gateway for Canadian businesses seeking opportunities across the…

WWE returns to Saudi Arabia on Saturday for Night of Champions. The six-match card is stacked with impactful contests, including three title matches and two matches to crown the King and Queen of the Ring.The King and Queen of the Ring winners will go on to challenge for a world championship at SummerSlam. In the King of the Ring final, it will be the dominant Oba Femi taking on The Bloodline’s Jey Uso. On the women’s side, it will be women’s world champion Liv Morgan going head-to-head with Iyo Sky for Queen of the Ring.The expected main event sees a…

In 2020, Colin Farrell began a six-year back-and-forth between two polar opposite characters, Oz “The Penguin” Cobb and John Sugar. That’s not to say that there aren’t some similarities between the Gotham City gangster in The Penguin and Los Angeles private investigator of Sugar. They’re both cinephiles. They both have a knack for anticipating human behavior in order to garner their preferred outcome, and they each have talent for wriggling (or waddling) their way out of jams.  However, their core selves are night-and-day different in that Oz will hurt anyone and everyone to get what he wants, even his own…

The Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in Delta State has dismissed a viral report that the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR) exercise in Akwukwu Igbo, Oshimili North Local Government Area of the state was suspended due to a faulty machine. In a statement on Friday by the Head of Voter Education and Publicity, Nseabasi Udom, INEC described the publication as false, misleading, and not originating from the commission. INEC explained that the registration exercise was ongoing, in line with its approved rotation schedule. According to the commission, the CVR was deployed to Ibusa earlier on Thursday, where the exercise successfully took…

Welcome to today’s school assembly news bulletin for June 27, 2026. Reading current affairs every day helps students stay informed about important developments in India and across the world. It enhances general knowledge, improves communication skills, and develops awareness of social, educational, scientific, and sporting events. Here are today’s top national, international, educational, and sports news headlines.National News Headlines1. India Continues to Promote Digital Innovation and Inclusive GrowthIndia is strengthening its digital infrastructure through initiatives that enhance access to online education, digital payments, healthcare services, and e-governance. Government departments continue encouraging the use of technology to improve public service delivery,…

United States President Donald Trump has unveiled a new commemorative US passport featuring his portrait as part of celebrations marking America’s 250th anniversary. Trump revealed the design on Friday in a post on his Truth Social platform, describing it as “The U.S.A.’s New Passport, which says, ‘Welcome, but be good!’” The sample passport page shared by the president features an image of Trump seated behind the Resolute Desk, with the text of the original Declaration of Independence in the background and his signature at the bottom. The opposite page displays John Trumbull’s famous painting, *The Declaration of Independence*. The new…

Imperfect survivors in an inadequate systemRakhi and Madhav’s resistance also spills out through phone calls – made persistently to whomever they deem to be “figures of authority”.ASI Parvati, for instance, was the investigating officer on the case when the FIR was filed in 2018. Rakhi, Madhav and the kids seemed to take to her instantly, and she was their go-to for updates until she was transferred out of Netaji Subhash Police Station four years ago.Eventually, the police officer had to gently point out to them that she had been transferred, that the investigation had concluded and that they might get…

Stay informed with free updatesSimply sign up to the Automobiles myFT Digest — delivered directly to your inbox.German carmakers are embarking on their deepest ever restructuring to stem “the bleeding” from an influx of Chinese rivals that analysts warn could “permanently” shrink the backbone of Europe’s largest economy.Volkswagen is preparing to expand its cost-cutting measures by axing as many as 100,000 jobs over the coming years and end production at four plants in Germany. BMW recently warned investors that it plans to spend up to €1bn in restructuring costs, which analysts said could lead to cuts of up to 10,000…