The number of megacities (urban areas with over 10 million people) is projected to increase from 33 in 2025 to 37 by 2050, with Africa and South Asia driving growth, and potentially seeing the emergence of 'gigacities' like Lagos with over 100 million residents.
Former Pakistan captain Zaheer Abbas believes Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, despite concerns over their age, should be in India's 2027 ODI World Cup squad due to their skill, experience, and continued run-scoring ability.
A pastor recounts his experience during the Hiroshima atomic bombing, including his desperate search for his wife and child amidst the devastation.
R Ashwin advocates for Bhuvneshwar Kumar's return to India's national team for the 2027 ODI World Cup, citing his recent IPL success, experience, and versatility, amid concerns over the current pace attack's inexperience.
Ryszard Terlecki skrytycznie odniósł się do 'maślarzy' w PiS, zaś Mateusz Morawiecki broni swojego stowarzyszenia 'Rozwoju Plus' przed ultimatumem kierownictwa partii.
Rebel Wilson won a defamation lawsuit brought by Australian actor Charlotte MacInnes, who claimed Wilson's social media posts implied she lied about a sexual harassment complaint. Justice Elizabeth Raper ruled the posts were not defamatory, but questioned the truthfulness of testimonies from Wilson, MacInnes, and co-producer Amanda Ghost.
Four men in their 20s died after a black Seat Cupra collided with a lamp-post in Huyton, Merseyside, in the early hours of Friday. A fifth man was hospitalized in stable condition. Police are investigating and appealing for witnesses and doorbell footage.
A suicide bomber, supported by armed militants, attacked a security checkpoint in Pakistan's Tank district, killing 15 security personnel, including military, police, and a government official. The military blamed the Pakistani Taliban (TTP), which did not immediately claim responsibility, amidst ongoing cross-border tensions with Afghanistan.
Henry Cheng Kwok-chuen defended himself in court against a negligence claim by Park Hoi-lam, who suffered severe leg injuries when Cheng's taxi mounted a pavement and struck her during a 2019 demonstration in Sham Shui Po.
A coronial inquest in Sydney is examining the 2023 fatal police shooting of 43-year-old Jesse Deacon, who lived with treatment-resistant schizophrenia, after he was reported self-harming. His mother, Judy Deacon, advocates for systemic change in police mental health responses, as testimony reveals officers lacked specific training and mental health history warnings.
A mother, 41, and her 15-year-old daughter drowned in West Mersea, UK, while attempting to rescue a 7-year-old boy from the water. A heroic day-tripper managed to save two other children, while the boy remains in hospital fighting for his life.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced police are investigating two Upper West Side stabbings, targeting an Asian and a Jewish man, as possible hate crimes. Suspect Raul Morales, 51, was arrested after witnesses heard him shout "Allahu Akbar." Victims are stable.
Shally Rahman, 41, and Samiha Rahman, 15, drowned in West Mersea, UK, while attempting to rescue a 7-year-old boy. An unnamed heroic day-tripper saved two other children, while the boy remains hospitalized fighting for his life.
Indian pacer Mayank Yadav made a sensational comeback in his first T20I against Zimbabwe after a two-year injury layoff, taking 2 wickets for 18 runs. His father, Prabhu Yadav, was performing a religious circumambulation in Mathura during the match, praying for his son's fitness after a tough period of injuries.
Donald Trump stated he is close to deciding on a "massive attack" against Iran, larger than previous strikes, as oil prices surge and regional tensions escalate. This follows US strikes on Iran and Houthi attacks on Saudi oil tankers, prompting diplomatic withdrawals and UN warnings of a region on the "edge of the unimaginable."
Indian pacer Mayank Yadav made a sensational comeback after two years of injury struggles, taking 2 wickets for 18 runs against Zimbabwe. His father was performing a pilgrimage, unaware, while coaches praised his hard work and the BCCI's faith during his rehabilitation.
OpenAI is rolling out its ChatGPT Health feature to all US users over 18 across all plans, allowing integration with personal health data. This expansion comes a day after a Florida pastor sued the company over a near-fatal health suggestion, prompting OpenAI to reiterate disclaimers about its services not being for diagnosis or treatment.
Das Statistische Bundesamt berichtet, dass Selbstständige in Deutschland die meisten Arbeitsstunden leisten, wobei 7,1% der Vollzeitbeschäftigten über 49 Stunden pro Woche arbeiten. Ältere Erwerbstätige arbeiten länger, und Teilzeitarbeit ist für 4,9% eine Notlösung, da sie keine Vollzeitstelle finden.
Mumbai Police launched an inquiry after a viral video allegedly showed police driver Pawan Sangle threatening student protesters with fabricated drug cases and jail if they continued agitating. Sangle has been removed from his posting at Sion police station pending inquiry.
An intense heatwave has exacerbated conditions at Tunisia's Mornaguia prison, leading to opposition leader Rached Ghannouchi temporarily losing consciousness, according to Haifa Chebbi, daughter of another jailed politician. She reported temperatures of 52°C inside the prison, highlighting the severe impact on elderly inmates amidst a wider political crackdown.
Two passengers in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's van told a federal court that the ICE officer who fatally shot him in Houston was not in danger of being run over, contradicting DHS's self-defense claim. They allege officers were on the sides of the van, not in front, and that the ICE vehicle hit theirs. The passengers, now in immigration detention, seek release.
Eine Marktanalyse der Stiftung Warentest zeigt, dass Smartphone-Preise nach der Markteinführung deutlich fallen können. Verbraucher können je nach Hersteller bis zu 40 Prozent sparen, indem sie den Kauf um mehrere Monate verzögern, besonders im Sommer.
US lawmakers are exploring tariffs, port fees, and sanctions against China's shipbuilding industry to rebuild America's commercial fleet. Citing economic and national security concerns, members of Congress acknowledge that penalties alone may not suffice to restore US capacity.
A political showdown intensified in India over the alleged NEET paper leak and police action against student protesters, with Parliament disrupted and the opposition demanding the education minister's resignation. The Centre called for dialogue, while activist Sonam Wangchuk continued his hunger strike, seeking assurances for students.
