Author: News Desk

London: A fashion advertisement by Next has been banned after the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) ruled that the model’s pose and camera angle made her appear “unhealthily thin.” The ASA compared the ad with other images of the same model and found she did not appear excessively thin in those. However, in the now-banned image, the angle, pose, and styling highlighted the model’s slim legs in a way deemed “irresponsible.” Next disagreed with the ruling, stating the model, who is 5’9″, has a “healthy and toned physique.” The retailer explained that her pose was chosen to showcase the leggings’ fit…

Buenos Aires: More than 100 people were evacuated from a luxury residential skyscraper in Buenos Aires after a fire spread across multiple floors, emergency services reported. The 50-floor building called the Renoir Tower II, is the highest residential building in the city and is located in the exclusive neighbourhood of Puerto Madero, saw flames extend up to the 15th floor. Authorities confirmed that 40 individuals were treated for carbon monoxide inhalation and 2 people had to be transferred to Argerich Hospital, before the fire was brought under control. The cause of the blaze remains unknown. Alberto Crescenti, head of Buenos…

Washington DC: Google has officially renamed the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America” for users in the United States, following an executive order signed by US President Donald Trump. The tech giant announced that Google Maps and other services would display the name based on user location—showing “Gulf of America” in the US, “Gulf of Mexico” in Mexico, and both names for users elsewhere. The change aligns with the Geographic Names Information System (GNIS) run by the US Geological Survey. Google had previously signalled the update in a post on X, where it also mentioned plans to rename…

Manchester: A Dolly Parton-themed musical was suspended mid-performance at Manchester’s Opera House after homophobic abuse was directed at the stage, according to actor Stevie Webb. Webb, who plays a devoted Dolly Parton fan in Here You Come Again, said the disruption occurred when a woman expressed outrage over a gay character, forcing the cast to leave the stage. A separate incident happened when a man had to be removed from the audience. ATG Entertainment, which operates the venue, stated it enforces a “zero tolerance” policy against abuse, harassment, or bullying, ensuring immediate removal of offenders. Webb also recalled similar disturbances…

Bengaluru, India: British pop star Ed Sheeran was prevented from busking in Bengaluru’s bustling Church Street area, after local police intervened, citing a lack of necessary permissions. A viral video captured the moment an officer unplugged Sheeran’s microphone as he performed in the popular shopping and entertainment district. Authorities said that a request from Sheeran’s team to perform on the street was denied to prevent congestion. However, Sheeran refuted this on Instagram, stating that, “We had permission to busk, by the way. Hence, us playing in that exact spot was planned out before. It wasn’t just us randomly turning up.…

New Orleans: US President Donald Trump has announced that he will soon impose a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminium imports into the United States, a move expected to impact Canada the most. Speaking aboard Air Force One while traveling from his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida to the Super Bowl in New Orleans, Trump also revealed plans for reciprocal tariffs on countries that tax US imports but did not specify which nations would be affected or whether any exemptions would be granted. Trump said that, “If they charge us, we charge them.” And reiterated that, “Any steel coming into…

Sichuan: At least 30 people are missing after a landslide struck Jinping village in China’s Sichuan province, according to state media. The disaster occurred at 11:50 local time (03:50 GMT), engulfing 10 houses and trapping several residents. Two people have been rescued so far. Authorities have set up a Command Center at the site, as confirmed by the county’s Emergency Management Bureau. Chinese President Xi Jinping has called for an “all-out” rescue effort, urging authorities to do “everything possible to search and rescue missing people, minimize casualties, and properly handle the aftermath.” Images shared by state media show a massive…

New Delhi, India: For the first time in nearly three decades, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has achieved a decisive victory in the Delhi legislative assembly elections, marking a significant shift in the capital’s political landscape. According to data from the Election Commission of India (EC), BJP has won or is leading in 48 out of 70 seats, surpassing the 35-seat majority needed to form the government. Meanwhile, the incumbent Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) trails with 22 seats. AAP concedes defeat Celebrating the BJP’s triumph, Modi took to social media, declaring, “Development wins, good governance triumphs,”…

Nome, Alaska: Authorities are conducting a search operation for a missing Bering Air flight carrying 10 people after losing contact on Thursday, 6th of February. The Cessna Grand Caravan departed Unalakleet at 2:38 p.m. but lost communication less than an hour later, according to Bering Air’s operations director, David Olson. Officials are working to determine its last-known position, though the US Coast Guard reported the aircraft was approximately 12 miles offshore over Norton Sound when it vanished from radar. Tracking service Flightradar24 recorded the plane at an altitude of 5,300 feet before it disappeared. The aircraft was enroute to Nome,…

Santorini: Greek civil protection authorities have declared a state of emergency on Santorini following an increase in seismic activity that has alarmed experts and residents alike. The emergency measures were enforced by the island’s town hall shortly after a 5.2-magnitude earthquake struck—the most powerful tremor recorded since an estimated 7,700 quakes were first detected last week. The measures, which will remain in place until 3 March, grant the military a larger role in crisis management as Greece prepares for the beginning of Lent. “It’s what we need to deal with this situation, and we requested that it be enforced,” said…