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Darfur landslide kills over 1,000 as Sudan reels from war and humanitarian crisis

The deadly mountain landslide in Sudan’s western region of Darfur over the weekend killed as many as 200 children, a prominent aid group said Friday, with rescue operations in the area still underway.

Is the world getting ready for an AI Cold War?

As the US and China tighten controls and build rival AI blocs, fears grow that artificial intelligence is steering the world into a new Cold War.

Yvette Cooper appointed UK foreign minister as Lammy becomes deputy PM in Starmer reshuffle

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer appointed David Lammy as his new deputy prime minister on Friday following the resignation of Angela Rayner for breaching the ministerial code, Downing Street announced.

Jitesh, Krunal post heartfelt statements after RCB, Kohli break silence on Chinnaswamy Stampede: 'We will never be able to move on'

Jitesh Sharma and Krunal Pandya joined Virat Kohli and other members of the RCB family in expressing sorrow over the tragic stampede at Bengaluru's M Chinnaswamy Stadium that had overshadowed their historic triumph in the 18th season of the IPL.

How the 2025 Women's World Cup is set to be the most affordable ICC global event ever

And not only is the upcoming Women's World Cup set to carry the biggest prize money in the history of ICC event, it is also set to be pocket-friendly for cricket fans with the Dubai-based global governing body unveiling record-low ticket prices on Thursday.

Gill, Abhishek receive unique advice from mentor Yuvraj to sharpen cricketing skills: 'I encourage them to play...'

Legendary all-rounder Yuvraj Singh, who knows a thing or two about shining on the big stage and delivering match-winning performances in global events, advised mentees Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma to take up this sport during the next Indian Premier League.

Akshay Kumar contributes Rs 5 crore for Flood Relief Work in Punjab: 'It's service, not donation'

Known for extending his helping hand over the years, this is not the first time that Akshay Kumar has come out in support of those in need

Sivakarthikeyan and Vidyut Jammwal's 'Dil Madharasi' movie review: AR Murugadoss finally gets it right, even if in bits

Murugadoss as a filmmaker has been largely out of his depth in most of his directorial works, but with Dil Madharasi, he almost gets his groove back

Summit Studios makes debut with Huma Qureshi's Bayaan & Vimukt at the Toronto International Film Festival 2025

Barely months after its launch, the studio already has two remarkable films in TIFF’s official selection. Bayaan directed by Bikas Mishra starring Huma Qureshi, will make its world premiere in TIFF’s Discovery section, known for shining a spotlight on emerging global voices. Meanwhile, Vimukt (In Search of the Sky), directed by Jitank Singh Gurjar, will have its world premiere at the festival’s coveted Centrepiece section.

Trump effect? In a first policy shift, American firm Anthropic to stop selling AI services to China-controlled companies

The maker of Claude AI is trying to limit China's ability to use its technology to bolster the country's military capabilities and technology

'Trump now trains his tariff gun at chipmakers not shifting production bases to US

President Donald Trump said on Thursday his administration would impose tariffs on semiconductor imports from companies not shifting production to the US. The comment came ahead of his dinner with major technology company CEOs.

Will Chinese tech firms defy Xi pressure and buy Nvidia AI chip? Report says they want to...

Chinese tech firms perceive the potential B30A pricing, reported by Reuters for the first time, as a good deal, they added. One said the B30A promises to be up to six times more powerful than the H20

Gukesh pays price for blunder while Pragg and Arjun win in reversal of fortunes at FIDE Grand Swiss

Reigning world champion D Gukesh missed out on back-to-back victories at the start of the 2025 FIDE Grand Swiss after a 40th move blunder allowed his opponent to steer the game towards a draw. R Praggnanandhaa and Arjun Erigaisi, on the other hand, collected contrasting wins in the second round.

Manchester United slammed over 'panic buy' on transfer deadline day: 'Don't think they've done an in-depth analysis'

Manchester United were widely expected to sign experienced goalkeepers such as Aston Villa's Emiliano Martinez or PSG's Gianluigi Donnarumma, but raised eyebrows by welcoming 23-year-old Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp for £18 million on the final day of the summer transfer window.

Symbols of resistance: How Afghan women are reclaiming their identity through football in defiance of the Taliban regime

A new chapter is being written in Afghan women's football thousands of kilometres away from Kabul with a group of refugees reclaiming their identity through sport in a FIFA ID camp in England.

Changing your mind isn't easy. This is what happens in your brain when you do

Intuitively, changes of mind may be triggered by low confidence in our initial choice. Yet, research has found that people often make better decisions about whether to change their minds when they are put under time pressure

How a seaside home led to UK deputy PM's resignation

UK Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has resigned after taking 'full responsibility' for failing to pay $55,000 (Rs 48 lakh) worth of stamp duty on the purchase of a $1 million (Rs 8.8 crore) seaside flat in Hove. Rayner resigned after a report from the Prime Minister's independent adviser on ministerial standards found that she had violated the ethics code

Styling your hair everyday? You may be exposing yourself to as much pollution as standing in heavy traffic

A study has found that heat-based hair care routines such as straightening, curling or blow drying, when combined with hair creams, lotions and serums, could expose individuals to as much pollution as if they were standing in heavy traffic. Here's what you need to know

How India stands up against bullying, but with reforms and patience

India’s foray into data sovereignty must include artificial intelligence

GST reforms: A demand-side push to sail India’s ship amid global headwinds