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“The men’s singles opener everyone is talking about…” If it wasn’t already by default the most exciting opening round match of the World Championships, the Badminton World Federation social media account ensured Shi Yu Qi vs Lakshya Sen got the top billing. On Wednesday, after the draws were made for the 2025 Paris BWF World Championships, the standout fixture was China’s top seed taking on India’s best finisher at the very venue of the Olympic Games last year. For contrasting reasons, both Shi and Lakshya would not want to revisit Paris 2024 at the Adidas Arena (Porte de La Chapelle…

Google users will be able to curate news from more of their favourite news sources [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Google is rolling out a feature that will allow those who read Top Stories curated by the tech giant to see more stories from their preferred sources.The feature, known as Preferred Sources, will allow users to customise their news experience in Search so more content from their favourites sites is shown.Users can select these sites by going to their Top Stories menu and setting their preferred outlets. These can be managed at any time, and content from other platforms will…

Russian forces have been closing in on the eastern Ukrainian city of Dobropillia, prompting urgent evacuations of residents just six miles from the front line.

For more on the culture that has shaped the last quarter century, check out The 25 pieces of culture that explain the last 25 years.Joe Rogan is many things — a comedian, a commentator, and a contrarian; a reality TV star and martial artist-turned-host of the most listened to podcast in America: The Joe Rogan Experience. His fans say he’s just asking questions, calling out liberal hypocrisy, and defending free speech. His critics use other terms: a conspiracy theorist and peddler of misinformation and anti-trans rhetoric, who platforms not just off-the-wall ideas, but dangerous narratives that cause real-world harm.There’s truth…

Many people silently suffer from common concerns like hemorrhoids. While some may ignore the initial symptoms, experts advise that they can significantly impact one’s quality of life. Gastroenterologist Dr Saurabh Sethi recently discussed the same in an Instagram post, stating: “Are you suffering from hemorrhoids but feeling shy to talk about it? Here are 3 tips to help you manage hemorrhoids.”*Eat more fibre. Fruits, vegetables, and whole grains keep your bowel movements regular and prevent strain on your rectum *Try over-the-counter creams with hydrocortisone or witch hazel to soothe itching and swelling Story continues below this ad *Take breaks from…

The Supreme Court on Wednesday decided to step in to resolve the impasse between the Kerala Governor, who is also the Chancellor of universities, and the State government over the formation of a search committee for the appointment of Vice-Chancellors to the APJ Abdul Kalam Technological University (KTU) and Digital University Kerala (DUK).A Bench of Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan said it would appoint the search committee.It asked the State and the Governor to provide, by August 14, four names each for inclusion on the five-member search panel. The court would select four names for the search committee…

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most talked-about technological shifts in recent years. While many are hopeful and see the rapid pace of AI developments as beneficial for humanity, many continue to fear job displacement and uncertainty caused by the disruption. Even as AI continues to make rapid strides across industries, several leaders have shared their thoughts on AI, especially how it is going to affect our lives, jobs, and the way the world conducts business. Advocates of AI have been praising it as a powerful tool that could redefine productivity and the potential new opportunities that it would create…

Teeming with a rich diversity of museums, classic coffee house culture, and vast amounts of green spaces, from formal gardens to lively public parks, Vienna has long been one of the most comfortable (and easiest) places to live. So much so that the Austrian capital has earned the top spot in Economist Intelligence Unit’s Global Livability Index for the last three years.  But this year, it’s been knocked out of its No. 1 position by another European city: Copenhagen.The research division of The Economist Group scored 173 cities based on 30 key indicators that were grouped into five categories: stability,…

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz (R) welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in front of Chancellery ahead of a virtual meeting between European leaders, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump on August 13, 2025 in Berlin, Germany. Filip Singer/Getty Images Europe hide caption toggle caption Filip Singer/Getty Images Europe INKOO, Finland — Ukraine’s President has arrived in Berlin ahead of a series of high stakes European summits on Wednesday. Volodymyr Zelenskyy was met by German Chancellor Friedrich Merz ahead of a series of urgent meetings aimed at bolstering support for Ukraine — and building influence with President Donald Trump…

Trump administration adviser Kari Lake, shown recently on the Real America’s Voice cable TV channel, has sought to dismantle Voice of America and its federal parent, the U.S. Agency for Global Media. The agency has recently called her its acting CEO. But she may not be legally eligible for the job. Real America’s Voice/via YouTube/Kari Lake’s YouTube page hide caption toggle caption Real America’s Voice/via YouTube/Kari Lake’s YouTube page By the close of business Wednesday, Trump administration official Kari Lake must explain to a federal judge how she intends to ensure that Voice of America fulfills its congressional mandate to…