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World chess: Trans women banned from all-female contests

The world's top chess federation has banned all trans women from competing in all-female contests over 'unfair advantage' fears. The new rules from the International Chess Federation (FIDE) state that…

Gong August 17, 2023

Metro News World News

Men bag life in prison for raping and hanging two sisters – India

Two Indian men have been jailed for life for raping and murdering two Dalit sisters. A court in the northern Indian state of Uttar Pradesh sentenced the two men over…

Gong August 15, 2023

International Metro News

Heatwave: Firefighters tackle wildfires in Portugal

Firefighters in Portugal are battling to contain wildfires engulfing thousands of hectares amid soaring temperatures. Around 800 personnel attended a fire near the southern town of Odemira overnight on Monday,…

Gong August 8, 2023

Aviation Home International

Three killed in fire fighting helicopter crash

Three people have died following a helicopter crash during a firefighting mission in the US state of California. The incident happened on Sunday evening after fire crews were called to…

Gong August 7, 2023

Aviation International Metro

Coup: Niger closes airspace as it refuses to reinstate president

Niger closed its airspace on Sunday until further notice, citing the threat of military intervention from the West African regional bloc after coup leaders rejected a deadline to reinstate the…

Gong August 7, 2023

Religion World News

Sweden Police receive three new applications to burn religious books including the Bible

Three new applications to burn religious books have been handed to police in Sweden amid the ongoing row over the country's freedom of speech laws risks among religious groups. The…

Gong July 5, 2023