The death toll from the yacht sinking off Sicily has risen to six, with a fifth body recovered from the wreck. The search for the final missing person resumes for the fourth day. The latest body was retrieved by a fire service boat and brought to Porticello. Previously, the body of chef Recaldo Thomas was found on the day of the sinking. Six people have now been confirmed dead, with one still unaccounted for. The search efforts continue, with authorities working to determine the cause of the incident. The investigation is ongoing.

The CBI's investigation into the murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata's RG Kar Medical College has revealed that she was not gang-raped. The probe, which started on August 13, identified Sanjoy Roy, a civic volunteer with Kolkata Police, as the sole perpetrator. Forensic and DNA evidence has confirmed Roy's involvement in the rape and murder. The doctor's body was found in the hospital's seminar hall on August 9. Roy was arrested on August 10. The investigation has clarified that Roy acted alone in the crime.

Pakistani authorities have arrested Farhan Asif, a 32-year-old freelance web developer, on charges of cyber terrorism. Asif is accused of spreading misinformation on YouTube and Facebook about a British teenager involved in a stabbing attack on July 29 in Southport. The attack, which occurred at a Taylor Swift dance class, resulted in three fatalities and ten injuries. The misinformation spread rapidly online, leading to riots across the UK, including in Liverpool, where numerous police officers were injured and over a thousand people were arrested. Imran Kishwar, deputy inspector general of investigations in Lahore, confirmed the charges against Asif.

The Bombay High Court has taken suo moto cognizance of the alleged sexual assault of two four-year-old girls at a Badlapur school near Mumbai. The 23-year-old cleaner accused of the assault was arrested on August 17. Protests have erupted across the city, with demonstrators demanding the death penalty for the suspect. The assault reportedly occurred in the school’s toilet. The High Court is set to hear the case today, with Justices Revati Mohite Dere and Prithviraj Chavan presiding over the matter. The case has garnered significant attention due to the serious nature of the allegations.

Ashraf El Attar, a nurse at Gaza's European Hospital, reported that his wife and six children were killed in an attack on their home in Deir-al-Balah, central Gaza. The incident occurred early Sunday morning. El Attar survived with minor injuries. The victims included his wife, Hala Khattab, a teacher, their 15-year-old son, a one-year-old daughter, and four 10-year-old quadruplets. Israel has not specifically addressed this attack but has stated that its operations in Gaza target armed groups. The Israeli military claims it only strikes those involved in hostilities. El Attar described the loss as devastating, leaving him with nothing.

Tamil superstar Vijay revealed the flag and symbol for his political party, Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam, on Thursday. The flag features maroon and yellow colors with elephants on both sides and a peacock surrounded by stars at the center. Vijay hoisted the flag at the Panaiyur party office and will release an official song for the party. This event marks a key milestone in the establishment of Tamizhaga Vetri Kazhagam as Vijay transitions from his film career to a political role, aiming to build support and influence in Tamil Nadu.

A fire and explosion at Escientia Advanced Science Pvt Ltd in Anakapalli on Wednesday led to 17 fatalities and over 30 injuries. The incident occurred at 2:15 p.m. during lunchtime, which limited the number of workers present. Injured individuals were rushed to hospitals with severe burns and injuries. Preliminary reports suggest the fire may have been caused by an electrical fault. Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has announced a high-level investigation into the disaster and has promised strict action against the management if negligence is found to be a factor. The investigation will seek to determine the exact cause of the fire and explosion.

Tomiko Itooka, a 116-year-old Japanese woman from Ashiya, is set to be recognized as the world’s oldest person by Guinness World Records, according to the U.S.-based Gerontology Research Group. Born on May 23, 1908, Itooka is poised to receive the title following the death of 117-year-old Maria Branyas Morera from Spain earlier this week. Itooka, who once pursued mountaineering, will officially take the title as the world’s oldest person. She was born in the same year that saw the first long-distance radio transmission from the Eiffel Tower and the Wright Brothers' initial public flights.

Following the rape and murder of a 31-year-old trainee doctor at Kolkata’s RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, the West Bengal government has made significant administrative changes at the hospital. Professor Dr Arunabha Dutta Chaudhuri, who led the department of chest medicine where the victim worked, has been removed. Professor Dr Bulbul Mukhopadhyay, the former medical superintendent, has been replaced by Professor Dr Saptarshi Chatterjee. Additionally, Professor Dr Suhrita Paul, who had been appointed as the new principal after the resignation of Dr Sandip Ghosh, has been removed. Professor Dr Manas Kumar Bandopadhyay has been appointed as the new principal. These changes follow a protest march by students and senior doctors from the CBI office to Swasthya Bhawan, demanding these administrative adjustments.

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has submitted a status report with the Supreme Court on the ongoing probe into the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata. The report was submitted ahead of the court's scheduled hearing. The Supreme Court had earlier taken suo motu cognizance of the case and sought updates from the CBI and West Bengal government. A 21-member legal team will represent the state government in the case. The court will review the report and hear the case today.