Mitch Marsh smashed 76 off 37 balls to help Leeds Sunrisers post a record 2-241 in The Hundred at Headingley, defeating London Spirit despite David Willey's unbeaten 83.
Tim Carmody manages feral camels on his 400,000-hectare property in Western Australia, partnering with a pet food business to kill and use them for low-allergenic meat, helping reduce camel numbers and manage pet allergies.
TotalEnergies will acquire around four gigawatts of renewable energy production from Shell in Italy, the Netherlands, Britain, and Spain, and will sell a stake in a separate portfolio to US firm KKR.
The global AI race is splitting into contrasting US and Chinese pathways. The US relies on technological frontier control and trusted partnerships, while China offers affordable models and local deployment, each creating different forms of international dependence.
Clashes between the US and EU are becoming the 'new normal' with competition over tech regulations at the core, a Chinese think tank analysis says, citing recent EU antitrust fines against Google.
Anthropic has reportedly agreed to a $10 billion cloud compute deal with AI startup Volta over six years, utilizing a Norwegian data center developed with Bitdeer and powered by Nvidia chips.
India's NBCC to develop 1,008 affordable housing units in Seychelles by 2029, part of a $75 million aid package, addressing housing shortage and strengthening bilateral ties.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day delivers a major twist by introducing MCU’s Jean Grey and new powers for Peter Parker, suggesting the franchise is entering a mutant era with long‑term implications for future Avengers films.
Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Mikhail Galuzin stated that Western countries are conducting a hybrid campaign against Russia-Kazakhstan relations, but Moscow and Astana are deepening their strategic partnership, emphasizing mutual benefit and constructive interdependence.
The Philippines and Ukraine are exploring a "Drone Deal" framework, with initial discussions held in Kyiv between Ukrainian presidential aide Ihor Zhovkva and Philippine Undersecretary of National Defence Salvador Mison. The potential agreement aims to deepen defense ties through drone co-production, technology exchange, and cybersecurity cooperation.
Georgian Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze expressed optimism about restoring strategic partnership with the United States, despite recent strains over Georgia's foreign agent law and EU accession talks. Tbilisi is maintaining communication and awaits reciprocal steps from Washington.
Germany's Civil Partnership Act, enacted August 1, 2001, marked a crucial step for same-sex couples, granting legal recognition and rights despite initial discrimination. It paved the way for "marriage for all" in 2017, a hard-won victory amidst political and societal debate, though challenges like rising hate crimes persist.
Naturalized South Korean ice dancer Quan Ye announced a new partnership with Korean American skater Hannah Kihyun Kim after his previous partner, Hannah Lim, switched allegiance to Canada. The new duo faces citizenship hurdles for Olympic competition, likely debuting for South Korea in the 2027-28 season.
23% of Australians report political differences straining relationships, with younger couples (66% of 18-30 year olds) most likely to be 'politically mismatched', yet experts advise such differences need not be deal-breakers if approached with respect and open dialogue
The American Institute in Taiwan (AIT) shared an undated image of US and Taiwanese officials coordinating on maritime security, search, rescue, and disaster relief, underscoring US support for Taiwan amid Beijing's increased patrols east of the island.
The UK's cancellation of a military training exercise in Kenya due to unresolved disagreements over defence arrangements has strained a long-standing defence partnership, highlighting tensions over legal jurisdiction, accountability, and rules governing British forces in Kenya.
Donald Trump's second administration sees a record 27 Senate-confirmed officials leaving, facilitating a power grab by concentrating power in the presidency through acting officials, aided by recent Supreme Court rulings.
Russian Deputy PM Alexander Novak announces 90% growth in Saudi investments in Russia over the past year, citing successful partnership between RFDI and Saudi sovereign wealth fund.
Stocks face a muted open after a sell-off, influenced by rising oil prices and AI spending concerns. Key companies like Intel, Nvidia, Amkor, American Express, SLB, Deckers Outdoor, GE Healthcare, Dell, Verizon, and Oracle report mixed earnings and strategic developments.
Russian President Vladimir Putin and Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a telephone conversation to discuss increasing mutual trade, advancing joint projects, and strengthening their comprehensive strategic partnership. Putin also congratulated Mirziyoyev on his birthday.
Allianz, tramite Allianz Asia Holding, ha acquisito la divisione assicurativa di HSBC a Singapore per 2 miliardi di euro e ha siglato una partnership di distribuzione esclusiva di 15 anni. L'accordo rafforza la strategia di crescita di Allianz in Asia e dovrebbe concludersi entro la prima metà del 2027.
Cerebras shares gained 5% after partnering with AMD to integrate Cerebras's AI chips into AMD's Helios AI systems, starting later this year. The collaboration aims for ultra-low latency in AI, with Cerebras chips used in AMD's data centers and configurable for server buyers.
South Korea and the U.S. launched the Korea-U.S. Shipbuilding Partnership Center (KUSPC) in Washington, facilitating Seoul's $150 billion investment in the U.S. shipbuilding sector. This initiative, part of the "Make American Shipbuilding Great Again" plan, aims to revitalize the U.S. industry through joint R&D, technology sharing, and workforce training.
India, under captain Shreyas Iyer, defeated Zimbabwe by seven wickets in the first T20I in Harare, ending a seven-match winless streak. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, became the youngest player to score a T20I half-century, while Mayank Yadav also made an impact on his comeback.
