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Do I really need air conditioning in the UK? The best portable aircon tested – plus the pros, cons and alternatives
As hotter summers become the norm, home aircon can feel increasingly tempting. We put six units to the test for cooling power, noise and energy use – and explain what you need to know before buying• How to sleep in a he...
Eclipse warning: The key signs you may have damaged your eyes
Symptoms after looking at the sun without eclipse glasses can include blurred vision
Henriques chasing 'cricket nirvana' with Portugal
Moises Henriques says helping Portugal qualify for their first-ever men's T20 World Cup would be cricket "nirvana" at the twilight of his playing career.
Bumble divides users by ditching its signature 'women-first' chat rule
The dating app's boss says the move is in response to a successful trial and a change in what users want.
Infantino’s FIFA fate must go to an election, says Africa football chief
CAF have given under-fire Gianni Infantino their backing, and now say the FIFA president must stand in March's election.
Mark Zuckerberg says the future of AI is for everyone. But who owns it?
It’s a nice sentiment, but all AI users should ask three questions about their preferred choice of AI platformOn Monday, Mark Zuckerberg published a 6,500-word essay, The Future Is for Everyone. The essay came with some...
Ex-Punjab deputy CM Sukhbir Singh Badal attacked with 'kirpan' outside gurdwara in Maharashtra's Nanded
Former Punjab deputy chief minister Sukhbir Singh Badal was rushed to Yashosai Hospital in Nanded after being attacked by a Nihang.
Who is Karoline Leavitt, Trump’s ‘most trusted aide‘ set to step down from White House?
Karoline Leavitt, 28, became the youngest person to serve as White House press secretary when she assumed office last year
BWF WC 2026: No prize money, so what do Badminton champions actually get?
Set against the backdrop of New Delhi, the 2026 BWF World Championships will unfold from August 17 to 23. Unlike typical competitions, this prestigious tournament will not feature cash prizes but rather offer players va...
Harvey Nichols bought by owner of Sports Direct
The department store made famous by sitcom Absolutely Fabulous had warned it would cease trading.
Seven-judge Supreme Court Bench to hear if legislative privilege overrides free speech
A three-judge Bench headed by Chief Justice of India Surya Kant passed the order in a case travelling back to April 2003; The Hindu had published an editorial criticising then Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa.
Nearly 31% fewer Indians are moving abroad to study: What is making students lose appetite for overseas education?
India’s once-powerful study-abroad obsession appears to be losing some of its shine. Overseas student departures have fallen for two consecutive years after peaking in 2023. Rising education costs, tighter visa rules, u...
Wallabies swing the changes as Les Kiss searches for pieces to fit playmaker puzzle | Jack Snape
Australia head coach called in Carter Gordon to face Japan in Townsville but will keep investigating his flyhalf options before next year’s World CupMay the merry-go-round continue, after Wallabies coach Les Kiss promis...
Pentagon official and former Aukus sceptic says deal is ‘full steam ahead’, echoing Trump
Elbridge Colby, a US under secretary of war, says he is ‘very pleased’ with the nuclear submarine program’s progressGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastElbridge Colby, the third-highest-ranking of...
La Liga postpone Celta Vigo match following fungus outbreak
Celta Vigo confirm their opening match of the 2026-27 La Liga season has been postponed due to a fungus outbreak on their pitch.
Devotion to Trump stays strong in town making missiles for US war in Iran
Polls suggest Republicans nationally are souring - but in Kingsport, Tennessee, they don’t blame the president.