White House science advisor Michael Kratsios accused Chinese AI company Moonshot of building its Kimi K3 LLM by copying Anthropic's Fable and using export-banned Nvidia chips. Experts are skeptical about the distillation claims, while the chip allegations highlight black market concerns.
Plainclothes police at a Monday protest in New Delhi faced criticism for lacking uniforms and identification while engaging in crowd control. Senior police acknowledge the ambiguity but cite operational necessities like intelligence gathering and managing large crowds, though police brass has reportedly advised discouraging the practice unless situations turn violent or manpower is short.
Canadian wildfires caused severe air quality issues in over 20 US states, prompting former President Trump to demand Canada pay damages. Canadian PM Carney linked the fires to climate change, while some US politicians proposed sanctions against Canada.
Russian Presidential Spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that all actions by Russian warships are carried out in strict compliance with international law, dismissing claims that recent exercises near the British coast were a "hint" in the context of the new British prime minister's inauguration.
After Argentina's 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final, the nation's media, pundits, and President Javier Milei celebrated the team's immense effort and historic achievement. Coach Lionel Scaloni's emotional post-match comments cast doubt on his future.
StrictlyVC is hosting an event in New York City on September 10 at Ideal Glass Studios, bringing together the startup, VC, and dealmaking community. The event will feature speakers like Craig Shapiro and Tristan Walker, focusing on community and reinvention amid NYC's accelerating startup growth.
UK government departments and major media organizations like the BBC and Channel 4 are increasingly decentralizing operations from London to regional hubs. This shift, exemplified by the BBC's successful move to Salford, aims to devolve power, create regional opportunities, and foster economic growth, despite initial skepticism and some challenges.
Love Island's 2025 champion Cach Mercer is the fifth celebrity confirmed for Strictly Come Dancing 2026. He joins hair stylist Chris Appleton, singer Delta Goodrem, actress Lacey Turner, and reality star Dani Dyer in the upcoming series.
Arthur Fery plans to maintain his winning strategy for his Wimbledon quarter-final against Flavio Cobolli. Despite a challenging draw and past injuries, Fery is confident, having previously defeated Cobolli this year. His mental toughness and skills have been key to his success.
Head coach Gautam Gambhir clarified Sanju Samson's absence from India's T20I side, stating the wicketkeeper-batter has received clarity on his role. Despite Samson's past contributions, current form influences selection, and players must earn their place. This comes after India's record 125-run defeat to England.
Four years after decriminalizing cannabis, Thailand faces scrutiny as seizures of the plant occur in the UK, Germany, Indonesia, and Hong Kong. Lawmakers are still debating control legislation, leading to widespread recreational sales and illegal exports due to low domestic prices and oversupply.
Four years after decriminalizing cannabis, Thailand faces challenges as seizures of the plant occur in the UK, Germany, Indonesia, and Hong Kong. Lawmakers are still debating control legislation, leading to widespread recreational sales and illegal exports due to low domestic prices.
China has banned tiletamine, a veterinary anaesthetic similar to ketamine, due to its sharp escalation in recreational abuse among young people. Previously unregulated, it became popular in entertainment venues, leading to 1,605 investigations in Shenyang alone between late 2025 and early 2026.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov and ICRC President Mirjana Spoljaric met to discuss verifying alleged crimes by the Kiev regime. They emphasized depoliticized cooperation and adherence to international humanitarian law, also touching on regional issues.
A civilian aircraft on a skydiving trip crashed near Tomblaine, France, killing all 11 on board, including 5 students, 5 instructors, and the pilot. The cause remains unclear, with a technical investigation launched.
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian stated that the country's missile program is not and will not be part of any agreement with the US, including the recent 14-point memorandum of understanding. He defended Iran's missile capabilities as essential for defense against potential aggression.
A review of cannabis policies from 2000-2025 found that decriminalization or strict regulation of cannabis does not increase usage or mental health issues. However, commercialized markets, like those in the US and Canada, led to more users, higher potency, and increased psychosis-related hospital visits.
Building a home requires extensive paperwork before construction. Key steps include verifying land ownership, preparing architectural plans, obtaining building plan sanctions from local authorities (like MCD in Delhi or BBMP in Bengaluru), securing additional permissions (fire, environmental), commencing construction as per the approved plan, and finally obtaining completion and occupancy certificates.
Russia's permanent delegation to UNESCO stated that Russia strictly adheres to the 1954 Hague Convention for the Protection of Cultural Property in the Event of Armed Conflict, responding to allegations of an attack on the Kiev-Pechersk Lavra complex. The Russian Defense Ministry previously reported the complex was hit by a Patriot missile, suggesting expired missiles supplied by Western countries could be a cause.
As the NEET-UG 2026 re-exam approaches, candidates report admit card download issues, refund confusion, and technical glitches on the NTA portal. Meanwhile, Ahmedabad police arrested two individuals for allegedly running a fraud network targeting NEET candidates.
Australian singer Delta Goodrem is the third celebrity announced for Strictly Come Dancing's upcoming series. She joins EastEnders actress Lacey Turner and reality star Dani Dyer. The 24th series is set to begin in September.
Dani Dyer, media personality and daughter of actor Danny Dyer, has been announced as a contestant for Strictly Come Dancing's 24th series. This marks her return after withdrawing last year due to a broken ankle sustained in training.
Baz Luhrmann's 1992 debut film, Strictly Ballroom, is a goofy, lovable, and romantic crowdpleaser that established the narrative template for the TV show Strictly Come Dancing. It features a brilliant dancer, Scott Hastings, who finds redemption with a shy beginner, Fran, challenging the establishment.
Actress Lacey Turner, known for EastEnders, is the first celebrity announced for Strictly Come Dancing 2026. The new series will feature new presenters Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe, and Johannes Radebe.
