Six of Shiv Sena (UBT)'s nine Lok Sabha MPs have defected, forming a separate group and seeking to join the Eknath Shinde faction. Aaditya Thackeray condemned the move as "dirty politics," while Sanjay Raut vowed disciplinary action against the absent MPs.
Six of Shiv Sena (UBT)'s nine Lok Sabha MPs have defected to the Eknath Shinde camp, triggering a political crisis for Uddhav Thackeray. Aaditya Thackeray condemned the move as "dirty politics," accusing the defectors of betrayal and corruption. The rebel MPs cited ideological differences and potential merger with Congress as reasons for their split.
Iran's national football team faces strict US entry rules, allowed in only one day before matches and leaving immediately after, despite a recent peace framework deal. The Iranian federation plans to file a complaint with FIFA, citing unfair conditions.
Der vietnamesische E-Autohersteller Vinfast erlebte eine schwierige Markteinführung seines VF8 in den USA. Berichte erinnern an eine "nicht sehr freundliche Aufnahme" und eine "ungefähr so gute" Markteinführung wie eine Konferenz über Geschlechtspronomen für Bergleute.
An official report for the UK's Department for Transport warns that a third runway at Heathrow could significantly harm the health and wellbeing of up to 3 million people, impacting noise, air quality, housing, and community cohesion, despite potential job and economic benefits.
Adel Mohsen, a Yemeni football enthusiast, struggles to watch the World Cup due to power cuts, fuel shortages, and economic hardship exacerbated by over a decade of war. He relies on a public screen in Mukalla, unable to afford home electricity backups or internet streaming.
Neymar Jr. will miss Brazil's upcoming FIFA World Cup matches against Haiti and Scotland due to a grade-two calf strain. The 34-year-old is rehabilitating in New Jersey and aims to be fit for the knockout rounds. Brazil faces pressure after a 1-1 draw in their opener.
Zealand Pharma's stock dropped significantly due to high dropout rates for its weight loss drug survodutide. While survodutide's peak sales forecasts were cut, investors are now focusing on the company's amylin-based drug, petrelintide, as a potential future growth driver.
Zealand Pharma's stock dropped significantly due to high dropout rates for its weight loss drug survodutide. Investors are now focusing on its amylin-based drug, petrelintide, as the next potential growth driver, despite competition and previous efficacy concerns.
A UK probation union has declared no confidence in management due to excessive workloads, warning of direct public risk. Industrial action is threatened unless support and pay increase, as plans expand electronic tagging for 40,000 ex-offenders.
A UK parliamentary committee is urging Japanese tech firm Fujitsu to make an immediate payment towards the compensation bill for victims of the Post Office IT scandal. The company supplied the faulty Horizon software, leading to wrongful prosecutions of branch operators. Thousands await redress, with calls for Fujitsu to commit to its full liability.
Ofcom is questioning Telegram's measures against illegal incitement after a man convicted of arson attacks linked to Keir Starmer was directed via the app by a Russia-linked handler. The handler, "El Money," offered cryptocurrency for the attacks.
Planned follow-up talks between the U.S. and Iran in Switzerland were canceled due to logistical issues, casting uncertainty on the interim peace deal signed by Presidents Trump and Pezeshkian. Analysts caution it's an initial step, with 'sticky points' like Israel's campaign in Lebanon remaining.
Zealand Pharma's stock dropped significantly after survodutide showed high patient dropout rates. Investors are now focusing on its amylin-based drug, petrelintide, as a potential future driver, despite competition and previous efficacy concerns.
Reliance Industries Chairman Mukesh Ambani faces shareholders at the AGM amid a 7% stock decline and Rs 1.5 lakh crore market cap loss. Investors await triggers like the Jio IPO, AI monetization, and new energy progress.
India's T20 World Cup 2026 campaign faces a blow as spinner Shreyanka Patil is out with an ankle injury. Uncapped leg-spinner Prema Rawat has been approved as her replacement by the ICC.
British actress Emaa Hussen, 34, has been charged in Sydney with attempting to import 320kg of methamphetamine from Ghana. The drugs, hidden in charcoal bags, have an estimated street value of A$296 million. Hussen, known for an Eastenders spin-off and a Jason Statham movie, was arrested after allegedly supervising the unpacking of the drugs.
British actress Emaa Hussen, 34, has been charged in Sydney for allegedly attempting to smuggle 320kg of methamphetamine into Australia from Ghana. The drugs, hidden in charcoal bags, have an estimated street value of A$296 million. Hussen, who appeared in an Eastenders spin-off and a Jason Statham movie, was refused bail.
Four years after REDcycle's collapse, Australian soft plastics recyclers have cleared legacy waste. A new scheme, SPSA, now operates at triple REDcycle's capacity but faces challenges in customer engagement and regaining trust.
Days after an algae bloom, the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is experiencing peeling "American flag blue" paint. The $14.7 million project, awarded to a firm without prior federal contracts via a no-bid process, faces ongoing issues with algae and now paint delamination.
A China-led research team has created a brain implant electrode array as soft as brain tissue, thinner than a hair, and highly durable. In animal trials, it recorded neural activity with long-term clarity for 18 months, overcoming the "hard-against-soft" issue that degrades signals from current rigid implants.
South Korea's National Election Commission (NEC) is under fire for ballot mismanagement during local elections and ethical lapses by leadership, including taxpayer-funded travel for a former chairman and staff trips to resort destinations.
KPMG Australia is under scrutiny in a Senate hearing regarding allegations of misusing confidential client information. Lendlease CEO Tony Lombardo and chairman John Gillam are among the witnesses. KPMG has refused to hand over documents to a parliamentary committee.
Former KPMG Australia CEO Andrew Yates and other executives are questioned by a parliamentary inquiry regarding allegations of misusing confidential client information. The Chartered Accountants Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ) is also under scrutiny for its handling of the matter, with senators expressing disappointment over perceived systemic failures and insufficient penalties for misconduct.
