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Sooryavanshi, 15, gets first India call-up

Fifteen-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi receives his first international call-up by making the India T20 squad to tour England and Ireland.

‘Cockroach Party’ leader returns to India for first New Delhi protest

'Cockroach Party' leader returns to India for first New Delhi protest.

Ukrainian drones target St Petersburg in attack Russia calls 'unprecedented'

The city's governor urges residents to remain indoors for the first time since the beginning of the war.

Agarkar: Shreyas replacing Suryakumar 'best way forward'

Ajit Agarkar said it was a "tough call" to drop a captain who had just led India to a T20 World Cup title

Red Sea Film Foundation MD Shivani Pandya Malhotra Departs As Questions Swirl Around Future Direction Of Its Festival

The Red Sea Film Foundation Managing Director Shivani Pandya Malhotra has stepped down after seven years in the role. The Saudi foundation, which runs the Red Sea International…

Apple’s WWDC will be a make-or-break moment for the company’s fledgling AI strategy

At Monday’s keynote, Apple will get a second chance to show users it can make Siri smarter and more contextually aware.

‘No one wears bling’: What does it say about America if people are afraid to wear their jewelry?

“I’ve been to many shows, operas, big parties and fundraisers.”

Cockroach Janta Party rallies in New Delhi for youth protests

Protesters call for education minister's resignation after exam scandals, symbolising a lost faith in India's system.

‘He’s very short-tempered’: My husband won’t sell his home so we can combine our finances and live in comfort. Am I unreasonable?

“Our homes are 20 miles apart, and he still drives back and forth almost daily.”

The key to the upcoming Fed meeting? How Warsh reacts to all the hints of a rate hike.

The new Fed chair might make swift changes to how the central bank communicates.

Anti-Vax Dating Apps Are Going IRL. People Are Mad as Hell About It

Unjected and PureBlood.Dating are hosting in-person meetups—and have transformed the dating landscape into a political battleground over bodily autonomy.

Crypto-Funded Chinese Peptide Labs Are Booming

Plus: Hackers use Meta’s AI bots to hack Instagram accounts, Anthropic helps NSA hackers, a decades-long GPS satellite mystery may have been solved, and more.

Jordan World Cup 2026 preview: Players to watch, group matches and squad

Jordan make their first World Cup appearance after recently making the finals at the 2023 Asian Cup and 2025 Arab Cup.

Allegations against Maine Senate candidate plunge Democrats into turmoil

Political outsider’s campaign is overshadowed by accusations of inappropriate behaviour

Netherlands moves to soothe rich investors over tax on paper profits

Most countries only impose levies once gains are realised

FIFA to allow plastic water bottles at World Cup after backlash over ban

Football fans will be allowed to bring sealed disposable water bottles into World Cup stadiums in the US and Canada after criticism over a decision to ban reusable bottles.

Russian satellites have been causing GPS disruption across Europe, scientists claim

A network of Russian satellites has caused brief disruptions to GPS signals across Europe on perhaps dozens of occasions since 2019, new research suggests.

Supporters of the Cockroach People’s Party hold protest in New Delhi

CJP organisers rally supporters to demand the resignation of Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan.

Keir Starmer to host Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders for talks

‌Sir Keir Starmer will host Volodymyr Zelenskyy at Number 10 for talks on the Russia and Ukraine conflict.

Ukraine launches 'large-scale' drone strike on St Petersburg

‌Ukraine has launched a "large-scale" drone attack on St Petersburg, showing Kyiv's ability to hit deep inside Russian territory.

Man dies in Western Australia after shark attack

The man was fishing when he was bitten by a shark, police say.

Mexico zoo animals predict World Cup winners

Animals at Guadalajara Zoo in Mexico are making their own predictions for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

US intercepts Iranian attacks as Israel continues to bomb Lebanon

US Central Command said seven ballistic missiles were fired towards Kuwait and Bahrain.

Technical issue detected on one of UK's biggest warships

A technical issue has been detected on one of the UK's largest warships as it was docked in Norway, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) said.

Tributes to Buffy and Ted Lasso star Anthony Head after death aged 72

The British actor, who also appeared in Merlin and Little Britain, died of complications from pneumonia.

Armenia braces for election as Russia piles pressure on pro-West government

Incumbent Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan is seeking a third term despite falling domestic support.

What’s new at World Cup 2026? From match ball sensors to AI and robot dogs

Technology, more specifically AI, will play a big role in the new additions at the upcoming World Cup.

The pioneer in an unlikely World Cup team

When Desmond Armstrong faced the media at the World Cup in 1990, the first question he got was one that would stick in his mind for the wrong reasons.

UFC's White: Pereira the GOAT if he beats Gane

UFC president Dana White believes two-weight UFC champion Alex Pereira will surpass Jon Jones as the greatest MMA fighter of all time if he beats Ciryl Gane on June 14 at the…

Palestinian baby killed by Israeli gunfire in West Bank, says health ministry

A seven-month-old baby has been killed and his parents were wounded in the West Bank after Israeli soldiers opened fire, the Palestinian health ministry said.

New York Knicks hold off San Antonio Spurs 105-104 for 2-0 NBA Finals lead

Spurs in need of an unprecedented comeback when the best-of-seven series shifts to New York for games three and four.

MLB post-hype check-in: What to make of former big...

From a vaunted Japanese star to a former No. 1 pick, let's examine some of baseball's young players taking time to hit their stride.

Israeli soldier shoots Palestinian baby dead near Hebron

An Israeli soldier has shot and killed seven-month-old Palestinian infant Sam Abu Haikal.

Can AI save a company’s soul?

It is easy to imagine institutional memory lost to automation preserved in silicon — but there is one crucial difference

On yer bike! Freud and middle-aged men in Lycra

The ever-present fear of ridicule among cycling’s weekend warriors tells us a thing or two about human nature

Wasting China’s solar panel surplus is madness

Clean power is within our reach — yet factories sit idle

The power games that paved the way for Trump’s World Cup

Football’s biggest show kicks off next week and the US president means to be its biggest star. But prestige-hungry hosts do not always get their way

US and Iran exchange strikes in new threat to shaky ceasefire

Kuwait and Bahrain are attacked as American forces intercept drones launched over Strait of Hormuz

Arrests of critics in Ghana provokes alarm over free speech under Mahama

Ghana’s 14 arrests in 16 months linked to false news have raised concerns about free speech.

‘Next Life’ Review: Emilia Clarke Lives Alternate Life-Changing Choices In Drake Doremus’ Rich And Jazzy Rom-Dram – Tribeca Festival

Like it did for many people, the pandemic changed things for writer/director Drake Doremus, whose last film, 2019’s Endings, Beginnings, now seems like a prophetic title for…

US plans to fight flesh-eating screwworm outbreak with flies and dogs

The insect, which has been found in America for the first time since 1966, is a growing concern in the southern US.

“Unlike Anything That’s Ever Been Done on Television Before”: ‘House of the Dragon’ Battle Secrets Revealed at SXSW London

Showrunner Ryan Condal, Steve Toussaint, Abigail Thorn and the cast on building The Battle of the Gullet, the most expensive, most dangerous and most gloriously irresponsible…

Ronaldo joins Portugal training ahead of sixth World Cup appearance

Portuguese star Cristiano Ronaldo hit the training pitch as he readies for his sixth World Cup appearance.

‘Buffy the Vampire Slayer’ Cast Pay Tribute to Anthony Head: “There’s a Hole in the World”

Following the announcement of the British actor's death on Friday, Sarah Michelle Gellar, David Boreanaz, James Marsters and more reacted to the loss of Head, who died at 72.

Gaza fishermen stay afloat with dinghies made from doorframes

Fishermen in Gaza are using dinghies made of reclaimed fiberglass, wood, and doorframes salvaged from rubble.

I wanted to quit Eurovision twice - then won it, says Bangaranga singer Dara

The Bulgarian singer says her historic victory in Vienna came close to never happening.

More than a decade later, the team behind N++ is back with a multiplayer sequel

Back in 2015, the two-person studio Metanet released N++, a brutally hard 2D platformer that was a decade in the making, building off of previous releases dating back to the…

The cash-in-the-sofa saga that just won't go away for South Africa's president

A committee of MPs has been formed to look at the case against Cyril Ramaphosa, but he may survive a vote.

Grand Theft Auto VI is warping the video game release calendar

Who's afraid of the next GTA? Based on the last few days of Summer Game Fest, just about everyone. Grand Theft Auto VI hasn't been present at any of the keynote events, but its…

‘Final Fantasy VII: Revelation’ Set to Conclude Remake Game Trilogy in 2027, First Trailer Revealed

“Final Fantasy VII: Revelation” has been revealed as the third and final title in Square Enix’s “Final Fantasy VII” remake trilogy. The game will…