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Record rainfall is expected to continue hammering parts of South Korea until Monday as more warnings are issued to the public.Four people have been confirmed dead and at least two others missing as torrential rains continue to batter South Korea for a fourth consecutive day, forcing thousands of people from their homes and stranding livestock in rising floodwaters, authorities said. Authorities warned on Saturday that up to 250mm (9.8 inches) of additional rain could fall throughout the day, raising concerns of further damage and casualties, the country’s official Yonhap news agency reports. Rain is forecast to last until Monday in…

The head of the US National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), Jennifer Homendy, has termed recent media reports surrounding the probable causes of the crash of Air India Flight AI 171 in Ahmedabad, as “premature and speculative”. The NTSB chief supported the recent public appeal issued by India’s Aircraft Accident Investigation Bureau (AAIB) against speculation around the ongoing air crash investigation.Homendy’s comments come close on the heels of reports by a few US-based publications suggesting that deliberate action by one of the pilots was most likely the cause of the crash in which 260 people died — 241 of the 242…

In an industry often characterised by its glitz and glamour, stories of struggle, especially from outsiders, remain both humbling and inspiring. While the casting landscape in Bollywood has evolved significantly over the past two decades, offering more opportunities for emerging talent, the path to success continues to be anything but easy. Veteran actor Anupam Kher, one of the earliest examples of an outsider who carved a successful career in Hindi cinema, recently opened up about his difficult early days in Mumbai. In a recent interview, Anupam reflected on his journey from a small-town boy with big dreams to one of…

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio accuses Brazilian Supreme Court judge of creating a ‘persecution, censorship complex’.Washington will restrict travel visas for Brazilian judicial officials and their immediate family members, United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio has announced, over what he called a “political witch-hunt” against former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro. Announcing the move on Friday, Rubio accused Brazilian Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes of creating a sweeping “persecution and censorship complex” that not only “violates basic rights of Brazilians, but also extends beyond Brazil’s shores to target Americans”. “I have therefore ordered visa revocations for Moraes…

Representational image of fishing boats along the coast of Andhra Pradesh | Photo Credit: G.N. Rao Bangladesh apprehended 34 Indian fishermen for allegedly fishing in its territorial waters, following which India has been pressing Dhaka to ensure their safe and early return, official sources said on Friday (July 18, 2025).The fishermen, along with their two fishing trawlers, were apprehended on the intervening night of July 14 and 15, they said.On receiving information about the incident, the Indian high commission in Bangladesh took up the matter with Bangladeshi authorities through diplomatic channels and immediate consular access to the fishermen, the sources…

Perplexity aims to target “tens to hundreds of millions” of users next year after stabilising the desktop version for a few hundred thousand initial testers, Srinivas said [File] | Photo Credit: REUTERS Nvidia-backed Perplexity AI, the startup challenging Google with its AI-powered search engine, is in discussions with mobile device makers to pre-install its new Comet browser on smartphones, CEO Aravind Srinivas told Reuters on Friday.The move could significantly boost Perplexity’s reach by capitalising on browser “stickiness”, where users tend to stick with browser apps that are pre-installed or set as default on their devices, potentially driving habitual use of…

Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro speaks to the press at the Federal Senate in Brasilia on July 17, 2025. MATEUS BONOMI/AFP hide caption toggle caption MATEUS BONOMI/AFP RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil — The ongoing feud between the U.S. and Brazil escalated on Friday after Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered former President Jair Bolsonaro—an ally of Donald Trump—to wear an electronic ankle monitor, citing him as a flight risk. The court says Bolsonaro sought interference from the U.S. president to undermine the Brazilian judiciary—allegations that come amid growing tensions between the two countries. Police raided Bolsonaro’s home and party headquarters early Friday…

U.S. Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. File | Photo Credit: Reuters President Donald Trump’s administration said on Friday (July 18, 2025) the United States was rejecting changes agreed last year for the World Health Organization on its pandemic response, saying they violated the country’s sovereignty.Mr. Trump on returning to office on January 20 immediately began his nation’s withdrawal from the U.N. body, but the State Department said the language from last year would still have been binding on the United States.Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr,…

File photo of Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi. | Photo Credit: The Hindu Grandmaster Arjun Erigaisi’s dream run at the Freestyle Chess Grand Slam ended in the semifinals after a 0-2 defeat to Armenian-turned-American Levon Aronian in Las Vegas.Erigaisi, who became the first Indian to reach the last four stage of the Freestyle Grand Slam with a stellar performance, ran out of steam in the match up against Aronian who is finding his magical touch back in the game.After beating Magnus Carlsen in the play-off for a top-four spot in the prelims and Hikaru Nakamura in the quarterfinals, Arjun failed to convert…

The European Commission set out guidelines on Friday to help AI models it has determined have systemic risks and face tougher obligations to mitigate potential threats comply with European Union artificial intelligence regulation (AI Act). The move aims to counter criticism from some companies about the AI Act and the regulatory burden while providing more clarity to businesses which face fines ranging from 7.5 million euros ($8.7 million) or 1.5% of turnover to 35 million euros or 7% of global turnover for violations. The AI Act, which became law last year, will apply on Aug. 2 for AI models with…