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Argos is getting a makeover - but can it attract new shoppers?
The retailer has been around for 50 years but struggled to compete with newer rivals such as Amazon. Can its new owners turn it around?
Why airlines are warning over lithium-ion batteries
The airline industry wants passengers to be careful when travelling with lithium ion batteries.
FIFA says ‘sorry’ after failed World Cup plan but makes huge decision on Infantino’s future
FIFA has apologised for mistakes in handling Gianni Infantino’s failed FIFA Forward Enterprise proposal but reaffirmed its support for the president after a crisis meeting in Morocco. Infantino and secretary general Mat...
West Indies vs Pakistan 2nd Test: Pakistan wins to end 8-match overseas losing streak in Tests
Babar's decision to leave out his in-form fast bowler Mohammad Abbas in favour of extra spinner was vindicated as West Indies' batting crumbled against Pakistan's slow bowlers in the second innings
Sensex climbs 374 points on buying in Reliance, ICICI Bank; Nifty ends flat
The 50-share NSE Nifty traded in a narrow range for the day and edged marginally higher by 11.35 points, or 0.05%, to end at 24,636; during the day, the benchmark hit a high of 24,677.05 and a low of 24,604.15
Gen Keane questions whether Pakistan, Saudi Arabia and Qatar can be trusted in Iran talks
Retired Gen. Jack Keane accuses Pakistan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia of being compromised mediators who steer Trump away from military pressure on Iran.
Ukraine strikes more oil facilities deep inside Russia, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian forces hit a refinery in Russia's Bashkortostan region, more than 1,300 kilometres from the front line, as well as a refinery in the Yaroslavl region, almost 700 kilometres from the border, Zelenskyy said
Bihar government schools to have half-day classes on Saturdays again from August 8
The Bihar Education Department has restored half-day Saturdays in all government schools from August 8, bringing back an earlier practice. Schools will function from 9:30 am to 4:00 pm on weekdays, while Saturday classe...
Meta chases OpenAI, Anthropic with new AI coding app
Meta has poured billions into its AI division, now known as Meta Superintelligence Labs, as it attempts to keep up with OpenAI and Anthropic
Brook's time will come as Test captain - McCullum
England white-ball coach Brendon McCullum backs Harry Brook as a future captain but says Joe Root will do an "amazing job" in his second stint.
Sunny Deol came to shoot after Dharmendra's demise: 'Kya professionalism hai yaar'
In a recent discussion, Sanjeeda Shaikh reflected on her role in the film Ikka and praised Sunny Deol for his remarkable professionalism, continuing to work despite his father's passing. She acknowledged the invaluable...
Doctors’ associations oppose move to allow homoeopathy practitioners to prescribe allopathic medicine
Condemning the decision taken by the Maharashtra government, the IMA said it will launch a protest if the ‘illegal order’ is not withdrawn by July 10.
Ai+ opens smartphone security to the community with new Project Trust+ initiative
Ai+ launches Project Trust+, committing ₹100 crore over five years to invite ethical hackers and researchers to strengthen smartphone security.
Le Court wins stage six of Tour after mechanical failure
Kimberley Le Court wins a sprint finish to seal victory in stage six of the Tour de France Femmes on Thursday, as Swiss rider Marlen Reusser holds on to the overall lead.
Top Ugandan footballer killed by robbers armed with paving stones
David Owori, who played for the national team, died in hospital after he tried to stop robbers taking his phoneThe Ugandan football community is in mourning after the death of a player who was fatally injured during a r...
Tech companies know everything about me – so why do they try to sell me so much rubbish? | Joel Snape
No, Amazon, I do not want to buy another version of the thing I just bought, or any other random object I don’t recognise or understandWe live, as I’m sure someone’s chief growth officer has recently boasted on an earni...