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Police have arrested a 21-year-old man in connection with a video that circulated on social media showing a dog beingContinue Reading The post Suspect arrested in Kalmunai over video of dog being attacked appeared first on Newswire.

More than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded across Europe since June 21 in connection with the continent’s record-breaking heatwave,Continue Reading The post Europe heatwave linked to over 1,300 deaths as 191 million face extreme…

Ben Stokes has announced he will retire as England Men’s Test captain and from international cricket at the end ofContinue Reading The post Ben Stokes announces retirement from international cricket appeared first on Newswire.

Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-EliyaContinue Reading The post Over 50 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today appeared first on…

An 18-day-old baby has been rescued alive from the rubble of a collapsed building in Venezuela, in one of theContinue Reading The post Newborn baby rescued from Venezuela earthquake rubble appeared first on Newswire.

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has elected Dr. Chandika Epitakaduwa as its new President. He was elected during theContinue Reading The post GMOA elects new President and Secretary appeared first on Newswire.

Reckless motorists will be produced directly before courts instead of being issued on-the-spot traffic fines, under new instructions issued toContinue Reading The post Notice for drivers: No more spot fines for reckless driving appeared…

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 JUNE 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 June 2026. Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading The post Weather today: Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm in some areas appeared first on Newswire.

A 30-year-old man was killed in a sharp weapon attack in the Kinchigune area of the Weeraketiya Police Division onContinue Reading The post Man hacked to death in Weeraketiya; suspect arrested appeared first on Newswire.

After 16 days of jam-packed action, the 2026 FIFA World Cup have finalised the 32 teams that will proceed toContinue Reading The post World Cup 2026 Round of 32 Schedule: Qualified teams, match dates appeared first on Newswire.