An early morning fire broke out at the iconic Rio Olympic Velodrome, sending flames racing across the arena’s fabric roof and triggering a massive emergency response. Fire crews rushed to the scene at approximately 4:17 AM, deploying over 80 firefighters and multiple vehicles to contain the blaze before it could spread further. The fire, which originated within the roof structure, was swiftly brought under control by the Rio de Janeiro State Military Fire Department, preventing what could have escalated into a major disaster. WATCH
10 April,2026 06:25 PM IST
Iran has executed a 19-year-old wrestler, Saleh Mohammadi, in a public hanging alongside two others in Qom, according to reports from state media and human rights groups. The executions, carried out in front of a crowd, mark a significant escalation in Iran’s crackdown on anti-government protests that began in late 2025. Authorities accused the men of killing two policemen during unrest, but rights organizations claim the confessions were extracted under torture and the trials lacked due process.
20 March,2026 03:34 PM IST
A deadly shooting erupted inside the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket, during a high school hockey game left three people dead and several others injured, after what authorities say was a targeted attack stemming from a domestic family dispute. The suspect, identified as Robert Dorgan, opened fire inside the arena before dying from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Victims included family members and a close associate, while others remain hospitalized in critical condition. Law enforcement officials confirmed that intervention by authorities and bystanders may have prevented further casualties. Federal and local agencies are actively investigating the incident, as officials and community leaders offer condolences to the victims and their families. WATCH
18 February,2026 05:03 PM IST
Violence broke out near the Olympic Village in Milan after a massive protest against the Winter Games escalated into clashes with police. Earlier in the day, more than 10,000 demonstrators marched peacefully through the city, criticizing the environmental impact of new venues and the social cost of hosting the Olympics. But after nightfall, tensions rose — stones and flares were thrown, and authorities responded with tear gas and water cannons to disperse the crowd.
10 February,2026 12:29 AM ISTADVERTISEMENT
