Virgin has moved closer to running rail services between London and Paris, Brussels, and Amsterdam after securing track access approval from the UK regulator to operate through the Channel Tunnel starting in 2030.
Engineers in mid-coast Maine are testing 3D-COAST, a solar-powered floating system that uses vertical conveyors to automate oyster farming, reduce physical labor, and increase yields in a smaller footprint.
Flipkart, Amazon, and Meesho emerged as the top three e-commerce platforms with the highest consumer grievances on the National Consumer Helpline in 2025, according to government data shared in Parliament.
In 1955, 67-year-old Emma Gatewood became the first woman to complete a solo thru-hike of the Appalachian Trail, overcoming severe domestic abuse and hardship to walk 2,190 miles with minimal gear.
Authorities are seeking additional shooters following a campus shooting at Virginia State University that wounded five people. A 19-year-old suspect, who is not a student, remains in custody without bond ahead of a court appearance.
Arsenal beat Manchester City 3-0 at the Principality Stadium to win the Community Shield, with goals from Riccardo Calafiori, Kai Havertz, and Martin Ødegaard highlighting a dominant display in Enzo Maresca's first match in charge of City.
Businessman Arron Banks confirmed he hired private investigators to probe Conservative party chair Kevin Hollinrake, following previous revelations that he also targeted journalists covering Reform UK finances.
Thailand's Deputy PM Sihasak Phuangketkeow expresses shock over the murder of Russian siblings Diana Nazimova (22) and Roman Nazimov (17) in Pattaya, assures enhanced safety measures for tourists.
Connor Hill, 17, wins $250,000 at the 2026 Regeneron Science Talent Search for classifying noble polyhedra, solving a long-standing geometry problem with a custom algorithm, identifying 146 isolated shapes and 2 infinite families.
Q2 Form 13F filings reveal four distinct institutional position patterns in Bitcoin ETFs, including steady sovereign holdings, increased bank shares, shifted options, and new proprietary wrappers amidst wider net outflows.
Dubai-based crypto exchange Bybit launched USDT-denominated pre-IPO perpetual contracts tied to Chinese robotics firm Unitree and AI startup Moonshot AI, expanding its private-market trading offerings.
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake in eastern Indonesia killed at least 51 people, injured over 100, and displaced thousands. Rescue crews are searching for survivors buried under landslide debris on Flores island.
Fourteen years after suspension, Myanmar is preparing to restart the China-backed $3.6 billion Myitsone hydropower project in Kachin State, amid local opposition, environmental concerns, and earthquake risks.
Sony's new A7R VI flagship camera features a 66.8-megapixel stacked sensor, 30fps burst shooting, and 8K video capabilities for $4,498.
A 17-year-old Massachusetts teenager is held without bail for the murders of his mother and younger brother after prosecutors revealed online activity involving ChatGPT searches about killing family members.
Chinese manufacturers are supplying large dinghies used by smuggling gangs for migrant crossings across the English Channel, as average boat capacities surge to over 66 people.
Rishabh Pant needs three more sixes in the upcoming Test against Sri Lanka in Galle to become the first Indian batter to reach 100 Test sixes. The match also marks Galle International Cricket Stadium's 50th Test.
Rivian Automotive is upgrading its advanced driver-assistance system, Autonomy+, aiming to surpass Tesla's FSD and legacy competitors like GM's Super Cruise, though challenges remain in nonhighway and point-to-point driving.
The Albanese government's proposed NDIS overhaul, aimed at curbing the $52bn program's growth by tightening eligibility and introducing independent assessments, faces criticism from cross-benchers who warn it will enable indiscriminate cuts to individual disability support budgets.
Colts cornerback Sauce Gardner filed a $1.4 million lawsuit in Wayne County Circuit Court against contractor Nicholas Sanborn, alleging fraud, breach of contract, and unauthorized promotion involving a Detroit apartment building renovation.
Chinese autonomous vehicle maker Pony.ai and Uber plan to deploy 2,000 robotaxis across four European cities through an expanded partnership.
South Korea announced plans Thursday to supply over 230,000 additional homes in the Seoul metropolitan area by accelerating public land development, lifting greenbelt areas, and supporting private projects to stabilize housing prices.
A Rohtak property dealer, Mr. Rathee, successfully appealed against an Income Tax Department order adding Rs 54 lakh to his income after depositing cash from buyers into his account, proven to be a pass-through for facilitating sales.
R Praggnanandhaa defeats Javokhir Sindarov in the Sinquefield Cup's second round, sharing the lead with Fabiano Caruana, Wesley So, Levon Aronian, and Maxime Vachier-Lagrave, after a 95-move game where Sindarov's 82nd move mistake sealed his loss.
