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Rome : Four people died and one suffered life-threatening injuries after a cable car crashed to the ground near Naples in southern Italy on Thursday, mountain rescue services and firefighters said. The accident happened on the cable car service between the town of Castellammare di Stabia and Monte Faito, a scenic peak offering views of the Mount Vesuvius volcano and the Bay of Naples, around 45 km (28 miles) south-east of the city.The car fell after a supporting cable snapped. One of the four people killed was a cable car operator from a nearby town, Italian media said, citing local…

Manama : Under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Khalid bin Hamad Al Khalifa, First Deputy Chairman of the Supreme Council for Youth and Sports, Chairman of the General Sports Authority, and President of the Bahrain Olympic Committee, the 2025 World’s Strongest Man (WSM) Championship will kick off on Friday, April 18, at The Avenues Bahrain. The championship will feature two main categories: Bahrain’s Strongest Man and the GCC’s Strongest Man, with participants competing in seven events: Carry & Load, XL Bar Deadlift, Viking Press, Wheel of Pain, Arm over Arm Pull, Hercules Hold, and Power Stairs. Weigh-ins for competitors…

Manama : His Highness Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad Al Khalifa, His Majesty the King’s Representative for Humanitarian Work and Youth Affairs and Chairman of the Board of Bapco Energies, chaired the Group’s first quarter board meeting for 2025. During the meeting, HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad expressed appreciation for Bapco Energies’ achievements in building and managing a national portfolio of energy companies that support Bahrain’s economy and strengthen investment opportunities in the sector. HH Shaikh Nasser bin Hamad commended the progress made towards the goals set earlier this year, in line with Bahrain’s Economic Vision 2030, to advance the energy…

Manama : The Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA) has been awarded with the  “Smart City Initiative Award 2025” at the Bahrain Smart cities summit for its MyGov mobile app. This came during the opening ceremony of the 8th edition of the Bahrain Smart Cities Summit 2025, held under the patronage of Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, from April 15-16, under the theme: “Building the Future: Smart Cities, Sustainable Growth”. Mohammed Ali Al Qaed, Chief Executive of the Information & eGovernment Authority (iGA), expressed his pride and honor at the recognition ofMyGov Mobile application and thanked the organisers of the summit…

Manama : The Ministry of Works won the Waste Management Solutions Award for its project on using recycled demolition and construction waste as material in road construction, as part of the Bahrain Smart Cities Summit 2025. Ibrahim bin Hassan Al Hawaj, Minister of Works, extended his appreciation to Shaikh Khalid bin Abdullah Al Khalifa, Deputy Prime Minister, for honouring the ministry as one of the award recipients in recognition of its smart and sustainable city initiatives. He also commended the organisers of the event. Minister Al Hawaj commended the efforts of the ministry’s engineers in implementing the project, highlighting that…

Manama : McLaren driver Oscar Piastri secured a notable victory in the Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, marking his 50th career race in the championship and moving up to second in the Drivers’ Championship, three points behind teammate Lando Norris. The Australian became the first driver to claim two wins this season after four rounds, delivering McLaren’s first victory at Bahrain International Circuit, home to the team’s majority owners. Norris finished third despite starting from sixth on the grid and receiving a five-second penalty for a false start. Mercedes driver George Russell held on to second place after…

Manama : His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa, the Crown Prince and Prime Minister, awarded Oscar Piastri of Team Mclaren, the champion of the 2025 Formula 1 Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, during the podium ceremony held at the Bahrain International Circuit (BIC), marking the 21st edition of the event. George Russell of Team Mercedes and Lando Norris of Team Mclaren, secured second and third places respectively. His Royal Highness extended his congratulations to the podium finishers and all participating teams, commending their exceptional performance and competitive spirit, which defined this year’s race. HRH Prince Salman bin…

Manama : McLaren lit up Bahrain International Circuit (BIC) in the fourth round of the Formula 1 World Championship during the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, as their drivers dominated the second free practice session, confirming their early-season strength. Australian Oscar Piastri led the team with the fastest lap of the session at 1:30.505, narrowly ahead of his British teammate Lando Norris by 0.154 seconds. Norris had earlier impressed the crowd by topping the first practice held under the sun. The duo’s performance reflects McLaren’s strong competitiveness on the Bahrain track. Mercedes also showed strong form, with George Russell finishing…

Manama : Shaikh Salman bin Isa Al Khalifa, Chief Executive of Bahrain International Circuit, reaffirmed the Kingdom of Bahrain’s commitment to maintaining its exemplary model in organising major global events.  A comprehensive system of organisational measures has been developed in cooperation with Team Bahrain partners, placing spectator experience at the heart of preparations and reflecting the tangible organisational progress witnessed year after year at the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix Formula 1 race. This came during a media briefing held at the Media Centre at Bahrain International Circuit, attended by representatives from the General Directorate of Traffic at the Ministry…

Goma : At least 50 hippos and other large animals have been killed by anthrax poisoning in eastern Congo’s Virunga National Park and have been spotted floating along a major river that feeds one of Africa’s great lakes, the head of the park said on Tuesday. Tests confirmed anthrax poisoning, said Virunga Park director Emmanuel De Merode, adding that buffalo have been killed too. The exact cause of the poisoning was not yet clear. Images shared by the park show the hippopotamuses motionless on their sides and backs in the Ishasha River, or caught among foliage on the river’s muddy…