Over 4,300 Koalas Found in Newcastle’s Fringe Forests by Drone Survey

In a landmark study, researchers from the University of Newcastle have identified over 4,300 koalas living in bushlands on Newcastle’s suburban fringe. Using thermal imaging and drone technology, the team mapped populations across 208 sites, including regions like Sugarloaf State Conservation Area, which had few previous records. The results show koalas are surviving in peri-urban landscapes, stressing the importance of preserving these environments. WWF-Australia praised the findings as vital for reaching its goal of doubling koala numbers by 2050 through accurate population monitoring.

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Eleven OTT Release Date Announced: Know Where to Watch This Tamil Crime Thriller

Written and directed by Lokkesh Ajls, Eleven is a Tamil Crime Thriller that follows a police officer, portrayed by Naveen Chandra, who is assigned to solve a serial murder case, however, the investigation gets complex when he faces challenges in his path to solve them. Streaming starts from June 13th, 2025, only on AhaTamil

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WWDC 2025: Apple Intelligence Models Expanded to Developers, Live Translation Feature Unveiled

Apple has announced several Apple Intelligence features at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) 2025. These features include Live Translation, Visual Intelligence with ChatGPT, updates to Genmoji and Image Playground apps, Workout Buddy, and integration of AI to Shortcuts. Additionally, the company is also expanding Foundation Models framework to third-party app developers.

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"Sonam Claimed She Was Drugged, Brought To UP": Top Cop On Honeymoon Murder

Sonam Raghuvanshi was arrested for allegedly killing her husband, Raja Raghuvanshi, when the newly married couple were on their honeymoon in Meghalaya. What started as a probe to find the couple, who went missing on May 23, turned into a murder investigation when Raja's body was found in a gorge on June 2. The search continued for Sonam.

A week later, the woman, who was missing, "surrendered" to the cops in Uttar Pradesh's Ghazipur, which unravelled many chilling details in the case. Speaking to NDTV, UP Police's Additional Director General (Law and Order) Amitabh Yash made several revelations regarding the case, including Sonam's claim that "She was drugged and brought to Ghazipur" to present herself as the victim.

Read more: Anatomy Of A Murder: How The Bride Became A Killer

Mr Yash said, "Sonam presented herself as a victim before the police, claiming she was drugged and brought to Ghazipur. She informed her family about this, knowing the police would eventually reach her. Around 3 am on Monday, she told her family that she was at a dhaba on the Ghazipur-Varanasi road. Her family immediately contacted the Madhya Pradesh police, who informed the local police, leading to Sonam's arrest. She was sent for a medical checkup and then to a One-Stop Centre. The Meghalaya police are now interrogating her and completing legal formalities."

'She Is A Very Poor Planner'

The investigation, which stretched for two weeks from May 23, reached a climax when she was caught in Ghazipur. Meghalaya cops believe she was in an extramarital affair that led to Raja's murder. She orchestrated the murder in connivance with her boyfriend, Raj Kushwaha, and surrendered under pressure on June 8, according to them. Both were later arrested.

Mr Yash said, "Sonam is a poor planner. She lacked knowledge of police procedures and thought she could escape by posing as a victim, but she failed. The Meghalaya police have done excellent work and are currently handling the case. If they seek assistance, we will provide it."

Uttar Pradesh has not joined the probe, and the case is being investigated by Meghalaya Police. The senior UP police officer said the woman, now a prime suspect in the case, came to Ghazipur alone, adding that "CCTV footage and other evidence are being examined, and the truth will soon emerge."

"This case is unique due to the extensive planning to avoid detection by taking the body to Meghalaya and dumping it in an inaccessible location. However, the plan failed," he added.

Raj Kushwaha, Sonam's alleged boyfriend, is also a suspect in the case. The victim's family said Raj was Sonam's employee, and they would speak on the phone a lot, claimed Vipul Raghuvanshi, Raja Raghuvanshi's brother. "I've never seen Raj Kushwaha; I've just heard his name," he told ANI.

While he didn't accuse Sonam directly of the murder, he said she could be involved in the murder if Raj Kushwaha was involved.

The police official, Superintendent of Police (SP) Vivek Syiem, who cracked the case, in an exclusive conversation with NDTV, described how the police tracked her down. 

Read more: NDTV Exclusive: The Cop Who Cracked Meghalaya Honeymoon Murder Case

Mr Syiem told NDTV that there is substantial evidence to implicate the victim's wife and her alleged partner, Raj Kushwaha.

Raja and Sonam got married on May 11. They left for their honeymoon on May 20. A day later, the couple were in Shillong, the capital city of Meghalaya. 

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WWDC 2025 Live Updates: Apple Unveils iOS 26, macOS 26 and Liquid Glass UI

WWDC 2025 will kick off soon, and only a few minutes remain until Apple CEO Tim Cook takes the stage to make several announcements related to its software updates and features for the upcoming year. The company is also expected to unveil the next versions of its operating systems for the iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, and Mac computers. Unlike last year, the company isn't expected to make too many announcements related to Apple Intelligence features, which have been delayed since they were first unveiled at last year's WWDC event.

You can read our extensive WWDC 2025 coverage on Gadgets 360 as we cover Apple's upcoming iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and visionOS announcements at its annual developer conference. Don't forget to follow us on X (formerly Twitter), Instagram, WhatsApp, and YouTube for the latest updates related to WWDC 2025.

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"You Better Turn Back": Israel Warns Greta Thunberg On Gaza-Bound Yacht

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz told the military on Sunday to stop a charity boat carrying activists, including Sweden's Greta Thunberg, who are planning to defy an Israeli blockade and reach Gaza.

Operated by the pro-Palestinian Freedom Flotilla Coalition (FFC), the British-flagged Madleen yacht set sail from Sicily on June 6 and is currently off the Egyptian coast, heading slowly towards the Gaza Strip, which is besieged by Israel.

"I instructed the IDF to act so that the Madleen ... does not reach Gaza," Katz said in a statement.

"To the antisemitic Greta and her Hamas-propaganda-spouting friends, I say clearly: You'd better turn back, because you will not reach Gaza."

Climate activist Thunberg said she joined the Madleen crew to "challenge Israel's illegal siege and escalating war crimes" in Gaza and highlight the urgent need for humanitarian aid. She has rejected previous Israeli accusations of antisemitism.

Israel went to war with Hamas in October 2023 after the operatives launched a surprise attack on southern Israel, killing more 1,200 people and taking 251 hostages back to the enclave, according to Israeli tallies.

More than 54,000 Palestinians have died during the ongoing Israeli assault, according to Gaza health authorities, with much of the Palestinian territory reduced to rubble. The UN has warned that most of Gaza's 2.3 million population is at risk of famine.

Katz said the blockade was essential to Israel's national security as it seeks to eliminate Hamas.

"The State of Israel will not allow anyone to break the naval blockade on Gaza, whose primary purpose is to prevent the transfer of weapons to Hamas," he said.

The Madleen is carrying a symbolic quantity of aid, including rice and baby formula, the FFC has said.

FFC press officer Hay Sha Wiya said on Sunday the boat was currently some 160 nautical miles (296 km) from Gaza. "We are preparing for the possibility of interception," she said.

Besides Thunberg, there are 11 other crew members aboard, including Rima Hassan, a French member of the European Parliament.

Israeli media have reported that the military plans to intercept the yacht before it reaches Gaza and escort it to the Israeli port of Ashdod. The crew would then be deported.

In 2010, Israeli commandos killed 10 people when they boarded a Turkish ship, the Mavi Marmara, that was leading a small flotilla towards Gaza.

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Couple On Honeymoon Missing After Car Falls 1,000 Feet Into Sikkim River

A newly married couple from Uttar Pradesh's Pratapgarh district went to Sikkim for their honeymoon. 15 days on, they are yet to return home.

Kaushalendra Pratap Singh and Ankita Singh, who got married on May 5, left for Sikkim on May 24. On the evening of May 29, what was supposed to be a blissful vacation turned into a nightmare for the couple and their families. The car they were travelling in fell 1,000 feet into the Teesta river in the landslide-hit Mangan district.

The car skidded off the road near Munsithang along the Lachen-Lachung highway.

Among the nine others travelling with them, one died and two were injured. Eight passengers are still missing. The driver, Passang Denu Sherpa of Singhik in North Sikkim, died on the spot while Swayam Supratim Nayak and Sairaj Jena from Odisha were rescued on the night of the accident.

Kaushalendra Pratap Singh's father, Sher Bahadur Singh, is in Sikkim to look for his son and daughter-in-law.

"My son and daughter-in-law are missing after their vehicle fell into a stream in Sikkim. I appeal to UP Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath to request his Sikkim counterpart to expedite the search and rescue operations," Mr Singh, with folded hands, appealed through a video message.

He said that he would not return home till he finds them.

"It's our eighth day here. We visited the accident spot several times. Whatever things have been recovered from the spot, nothing belongs to my son and his wife. I won't return home till I find them. I request everyone to pray for the lives of my son and daughter-in-law," he added.

The search for the missing eight tourists is being carried out by personnel of the NDRF, Fire and Emergency Services, Forest Department, Tourism Department, TAAS (Travel Agents Association of Sikkim), and police. However, bad weather is hindering the rescue work.

Among the other missing tourists, four are from Odisha - Ajit Kumar Nayak, Sunita Nayak, Sahil Jena and Itshiri Jena and two from Tripura - Debjyoti Joy Dev and Swapnanil Deb.

- With inputs from Amitendra Srivastava

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