Former India opener Abhinav Mukund announced his 15-man squad for the 2027 ODI World Cup, including veteran Rohit Sharma but omitting Sanju Samson and Yashasvi Jaiswal. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill is now just one rating point behind the No. 1 spot in the latest ICC ODI batting rankings.
China's durian imports increased by 47% year-on-year in the first half of 2026, reaching 1.07 million tonnes, as Southeast Asian exporters, particularly Thailand, Malaysia, and Vietnam, offloaded a fruit glut that led to a price drop.
An upper stage of a Falcon 9 rocket, launched during SpaceX's Firefly Blue Ghost mission in January 2025, is projected to crash into the moon near the Einstein Crater on August 5 at 2:35 AM ET. Astronomers plan to observe this artificial impact to study dust movement and space debris hazards.
Glasgow hosts the 2026 Commonwealth Games in a stripped-back format with fewer sports and athletes after original host Victoria pulled out due to spiraling costs. The event faces questions about its future relevance, though organizers aim for a smaller, sustainable model.
Former South Australian MP Fraser Ellis has been convicted of seven counts of deception related to the misuse of the Country Members Allowance. His appeal against four original convictions was dismissed, and three acquittals were overturned, leading to a total of seven convictions. Sentencing is set for September.
The 2026 World Cup in the US and Canada brought vibrant fan experiences, despite high ticket prices and political criticisms, fostering global unity and showcasing host cities' capabilities.
US actor Jason Alexander apologized to reality star Courtney Stodden for an "inappropriate" 2012 comedy sketch on Funny or Die, where he made suggestive jokes and actions towards her when she was 17. Stodden recently reposted the clip, prompting Alexander's apology.
Adolf Hitler's birthplace in Braunau am Inn, Austria, was officially opened as a police station on Wednesday. This initiative aims to destroy the building's appeal as a pilgrimage site for those who glorify the Nazi dictator, while a memorial stone remains outside.
Jasper Philipsen sicherte sich den Sieg im Sprint der 17. Etappe der Tour de France. Diese Etappe bot den Ausreißern die letzte Gelegenheit, sich vor den bevorstehenden Hochgebirgsabschnitten zu präsentieren.
Amid recent Apple price hikes, several tech products are on sale, including the 13-inch iPad Pro M5 (512GB) for $1,549.99, the 11-inch iPad Air M3 (1TB) for $749, refurbished Playstation 5 Slim consoles for $499, and a four-pack of Apple AirTags for $89.99.
Wildfires are raging across Sicily, southwestern France, and central Spain, claiming the lives of three firefighters and prompting thousands of evacuations. In Sicily, 50 fires persist, battled by 6,000 personnel, with extreme temperatures and dry soil exacerbating the situation.
Astronomers from Durham University propose the Milky Way's orientation was flipped over 90 degrees about 10 billion years ago due to a direct collision with the dwarf galaxy Gaia Sausage, a cosmic event simulated using supercomputers.
A bellwether social media addiction lawsuit against Meta, brought by a Florida teenager identified as R.K.C., has been dropped. This follows tentative settlements by Snap, TikTok, and Google’s YouTube, leaving Meta as the sole remaining defendant before the case was dismissed without payment.
Föreningen Vikingaleden i Nysäter har inte fått betalt av filmbolaget Universal för reparationskostnader på vikingaskeppet "Glad av Gillberga" efter inspelningen av storfilmen The Odyssey. Trots ett kontrakt som stipulerar att bolaget ska stå för skador, har en faktura på 6 000 dollar för materialkostnader förblivit obetald sedan i vintras.
Ein US-Gesetzentwurf, der vernetzte Fahrzeuge von Herstellern mit über 15% chinesischer Beteiligung verbieten könnte, hat eine erste Hürde im Senat genommen. Mercedes-Benz könnte betroffen sein, da chinesische Anteilseigner knapp 20% halten, obwohl Senatoren betonen, kein Verkaufsverbot zu wollen.
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's approval rating is falling, with recent polls indicating public dissatisfaction. Voters are losing patience as Takaichi prioritizes conservative legislation, like flag desecration and Imperial Household Law revisions, over pressing cost-of-living issues despite a strong mandate.
Rangers manager Derek McInnes is appealing a four-match touchline ban from the Scottish FA, imposed for calling a late penalty decision against Celtic "disgusting" last season. The club argues his comments targeted the decision, not officials.
Os destroços do avião DC-4 "Clipper Endeavor" da Pan Am, desaparecido há 74 anos após cair no mar em 1952 e matar 52 pessoas, foram encontrados por exploradores. A busca, liderada por Russ Matthews, utilizou tecnologia avançada como sonares e inteligência artificial, impulsionada pela descoberta de uma etiqueta de bagagem em 2019.
Johnson & Johnson (J&J) has secured marketing authorization from the US FDA for its Ottava robotic surgical system, allowing it to enter the soft-tissue robotic surgery market. The system, approved for several general surgery procedures, will initially launch with select US customers, challenging Intuitive Surgical's dominance.
Cabo Verde goalkeeper Vozinha and Norway striker Erling Haaland were selected for the fan-voted FIFA World Cup dream team, recognized for their exceptional performances and leading their teams to unexpected success.
Glasgow is set to host a pared-back Commonwealth Games after stepping in when Victoria pulled out due to costs. Despite initial low public awareness and reduced budget, the city aims for success, drawing on positive memories from 2014, though broadcasting rights and colonial origins spark some debate.
Alphabet and Tesla reported negative free cash flow and higher capital expenditures due to significant AI investments, despite better-than-expected revenue. This led to an after-market selloff for both companies, signaling potential scrutiny for other tech megacaps reporting soon.
The 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow will feature only 10 sports, down from 19, with cricket, hockey, badminton, and wrestling among those dropped due to financial and logistical reasons after original host Victoria withdrew, significantly impacting India's medal prospects.
North Korea is expected to skip the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) in Manila for the second consecutive year, prioritizing deepening bilateral ties with Russia and China over multilateral engagements. Seoul officials believe Pyongyang sees reduced strategic value in the forum, especially given its recent strategic partnership with Russia and bolstered exchanges with China.
