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US threatens ‘indefinite’ blockade against Iran: How long can it last?
US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth claims US Navy can sustain blockade despite reports of poor conditions.
Trump’s dismal Patriot Games were the Hunger Games ordered off Temu | Aaron Timms
Monkey bars, gawky teenagers and a presidential cameo – all given a prime-time showcase by ABC – combined for the most leaden hour of America’s 250th birthday summerCulturally, it’s been a tough few months for Donald Tr...
Supreme Court quashes criminal proceedings against comedian Samay Raina, four others over disability remarks
The top court appreciated the efforts made by them in organising a chess tournament in March for disabled persons and helping raise awareness about organisations working for persons with disabilities
Why did Vladimir Putin’s historic Kuril Islands trip spark a fierce Russia-Japan showdown?
President Putin’s historic Kuril Islands visit sparks a diplomatic crisis with Japan. Know more about the disputed islands and the deepening political tensions between the two nations
Noida schools told to cap smart board use at 30 minutes for primary students
The Gautam Buddh Nagar administration has asked schools in Noida and Greater Noida to restrict smart and digital board use after parents flagged prolonged screen exposure among students. Primary classes will have a 30-m...
OpenAI is bringing ads to ChatGPT in India. Should you be worried about your chats and privacy?
Free and Go users may see sponsored placements below ChatGPT responses. Paid plans including Plus and Pro will remain ad-free.
Teens who fled Venezuela after deadly quakes caught in another disaster in Colombia
Deivi Delfín and his brother moved to Colombia after a quake in Venezuela killed their mother, but were caught in another deadly disaster.
Selena Gomez sued for alleged fraud over mental health company
Investors say the actor and singer did not take an "active role" in the company as promised.
Sunrisers defy superb Wong to reach Hundred final
Sunrisers Leeds survive a late wobble to beat Southern Brave in the Eliminator and reach the women's Hundred final on Sunday.
Woman arrested in connection with vandalism at second world war memorial in DC
Suspect faces two felony charges after memorial filled with bubbles and spray-paint reading ‘Clean hands Dirty $’A woman was arrested on Friday morning in connection with the vandalization of the second world war memori...
Unemployed young people to join AI boot camps to get job-ready
Pilot scheme will provide three weeks of training as part of UK government’s latest attempt to address Neets crisisYoung people out of work or at risk of unemployment in the UK are to join “AI boot camps” where they har...
‘This could be my last WC’: Manpreet Singh eyes title to end India’s 51-year wait
Manpreet Singh aims for India's second World Cup title after Olympic success. He believes the team possesses the necessary talent and experience for victory. The veteran midfielder approaches this as potentially his fin...
Operator boss insists UK trains are safe in heatwave after Lewes derailment
Investigation under way after incident left two passengers with severe injuriesTwo people were seriously injured when a passenger train derailed between Haywards Heath and Lewes in East Sussex on Thursday.The South East...
EFL says losses not sustainable after PFA legal action
The level of losses in football creates "a systemic insolvency risk" for the pyramid, says EFL chief executive Trevor Birch.
Russian ballistic attacks intensify as Kyiv claims Dnipropetrovsk advance
Ukraine says it has liberated 26 settlements in the south as it retools under heavy bombardment.
The Hundred’s costly makeover still leaves English cricket playing a waiting game
The IPL-ification of the competition was supposed to transform its fortunes, but crowds are down as organisers say it is yet another transitional yearIt was a story about English cricket that took flight in the final da...