January 23, 2026

Youth Congress and BJP Protest Sabarimala Gold Loss; Police Use Tear Gas, Water Cannons

Youth Congress and BJP activists clashed with police in Kerala over the Sabarimala gold loss. Protests in Thiruvananthapuram and Thrissur led to police using barricades, water cannons, and tear gas to disperse crowds.

January 23, 2026

Man Caught Overspeeding in BC in Car Held by Garden Latch, Faces Heavy Penalties

A 22-year-old man in British Columbia was caught driving at 130 km/h in a car held together with a garden latch and duct tape. Police seized the car and issued fines, tow costs, and impound orders.

January 23, 2026

French Navy Seizes Russian Oil Tanker Suspected of Sanctions Evasion in Mediterranean

France's Navy boarded the Russian tanker Grinch in the Mediterranean, suspecting it of evading sanctions by flying a false flag. The ship is part of Russia's 'shadow fleet' exporting oil despite sanctions. The vessel is now escorted for further checks. President Macron called the operation a blow to Russia's war funding.

January 23, 2026

Marineland Seeks Government Approval to Sell Beluga Whales to US After China Ban

Marineland, troubled Canadian park, wants to sell its beluga whales to US institutions after proposal to send them to China was denied. The park may euthanize whales if sales fail.

January 22, 2026

Nepal's Durga Kami Dies After Heart Transplant at Ernakulam Hospital

Durga Kami, 22, who got a rare heart transplant in Ernakulam in December, sadly passed away Thursday after a respiratory arrest. She was taken off life support just a day before.