India's island choke point
China’s lithography leap
China’s cartel lifeline
Australia limits migration
'Leader' Raphinha rising to Barca striker challenge
Motorsport governing body rejects Alpine boss's claims of impartiality
Oasis fans gather in Venice for band reunion film
Flick hoping Barca's Yamal can face Valencia after knock
Nature
Two Nepal rescues revive hopes 10 days after flood
Rescuers in Nepal pulled alive on Saturday a Chinese national from a tunnel and a local woman from her partially submerged home, as emergency response teams searched with renewed vigour for thousands missing since catastrophic flooding 10 days ago.
Sports
Pogacar to miss worlds after season-ending Vuelta crash
Tadej Pogacar will end his season prematurely after undergoing surgery on a fractured collarbone sustained in a crash at the Vuelta a Espana, he said on Saturday, with the injury ruling him out of this month's world championships.
China's silicon reckoning
Saudi Arabia’s Costly Mirage
Beijing's new Taiwan playbook
Unexpected economic twist
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USTA boss says structure of new player council not yet set
The exact formulation of a new Grand Slam player advisory council is still under discussion as top tournaments seek to strengthen relationships with tennis pros, US Tennis Association chief executive Craig Tiley said on the eve of the US Open on Saturday.
Rescuers dig into tunnel as missing toll from Nepal, China flood nears 3,000
Rescuers in Nepal and China on Saturday battled to locate thousands of people missing days after a deadly, tsunami-like wall of water and debris swept through the Himalayan region, engulfing entire villages.
Munoz saves Iraola in Liverpool draw, big-spending Spurs lose again
Victor Munoz saved Andoni Iraola from his first defeat as Liverpool manager with the late strike that rescued a 2-2 draw against Nottingham Forest on Saturday, while Newcastle condemned big-spending Tottenham to a second successive defeat.
Tiny Elversberg stun Leverkusen on Bundesliga debut, Dortmund beat Hamburg
Bundesliga newcomers Elversberg kick-started their first top-flight campaign in style, stunning 2023-24 champions Bayer Leverkusen in a dominant 3-2 home victory, while Borussia Dortmund beat Hamburg in Saturday's late game.
Newcastle condemn dismal Spurs to second successive defeat
Big-spending Tottenham crashed to a second successive Premier League defeat as Anthony Elanga and Yoane Wissa inspired Newcastle's 2-0 win on Saturday.
Family searches for Boston engineer missing after Nepal-Tibet floods
Relatives of Indian-American engineer Jiwan Jyoti are waiting in Kathmandu for news after she disappeared near the Nepal-China border during catastrophic flooding.
Thirty-seven Mumbai pilgrims return after Nepal flood disruption
A group of 37 pilgrims landed in Mumbai after flash floods stranded them during a journey that included holy sites near Manasarovar.
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library leaves global children’s reading legacy
Dolly Parton’s work beyond country music included a free-book programme that distributed hundreds of millions of titles to young children.
Ankle ligament tear ends Neeraj Chopra’s 2026 season
Neeraj Chopra will miss the Asian Games, the Diamond League final and the remainder of 2026 after tearing an ankle ligament in training.
BMC rejects negligence claims in three Rajawadi Hospital maternity cases
Mumbai’s civic administration says Rajawadi Hospital records show prompt examinations and emergency care in two intrauterine foetal deaths and one neonatal death.
Chinchpoklicha Chintamani begins 2026 arrival procession in Parel
Thousands of devotees gathered in Parel as the 24-foot Chinchpoklicha Chintamani idol began its ceremonial journey ahead of Ganesh Chaturthi.
Andhra Pradesh Speaker seeks stronger sports quota and school facilities
Assembly Speaker Chintakayala Ayyanna Patrudu has called for effective sports-quota hiring and closer integration of athletics with education in Andhra Pradesh.
About 50 Karnataka travellers return from Nepal as 24 remain missing
Around 50 Karnataka residents stranded by catastrophic flooding in Nepal and Tibet returned to Bengaluru, while searches continued for 24 people from the state.
Tamil Nadu goalball team’s national silver highlights need for wider support
Tamil Nadu’s visually impaired youth team finished second at the Indian Blind Sports Association’s 2026 national goalball championship, bringing attention to the sport’s potential and funding needs.
Three Texas Tech softball players hurt in jet ski collision
Three members of the Texas Tech softball programme suffered non-critical injuries in a two-jet-ski accident during a team event near Lubbock.
Matt Leinart assesses Arch Manning and the leading names in college football
Former Heisman Trophy winner Matt Leinart says Arch Manning’s leadership and temperament distinguish the Texas quarterback as the 2026 season begins.
Los Angeles triplets weigh 19.3 pounds in unusually heavy birth
A South Los Angeles mother delivered three boys with a combined weight of 19.3 pounds, narrowly below the recognised record for heaviest triplets.
New finds strengthen case for Bethsaida at Sea of Galilee site
Archaeologists working at el-Araj in northern Israel say a new collection of Roman and earlier artefacts reinforces their identification of the site as biblical Bethsaida.
Five college football games that could shape the 2026 season
A set of early rivalries, conference tests and playoff-relevant rematches stands out on the 2026 college football schedule.
In London, son's agonising wait for news of parents missing in Nepal-Tibet floods
Since a catastrophic flood struck the border area between Nepal and Tibet, Prajval Haldia in London has had no word from his parents who were on a pilgrimage in the region at the time.
Norway's King Haakon VIII pays tribute to late father in first speech
Norway's new King Haakon VIII on Saturday addressed Norwegians for the first time since taking the throne, paying tribute to his 89-year-old father who passed away the day before.
Ivory Coast captain Kessie snubs Juventus to rejoin Atalanta
Ivorian international Franck Kessie, who was reportedly being courted by Juventus, has opted to rejoin Atalanta, his first European club.
South Africa survive onslaught to beat New Zealand and level series
South Africa levelled their series against New Zealand as they beat the All Blacks 33-26 in the second of four Tests at Cape Town Stadium on Saturday.
Strasbourg fight back to beat Lens in Ligue 1
Strasbourg battled back from a goal down to beat Lens 2-1 in Ligue 1 on Saturday, giving new coach Hugo Oliveira his first win in charge.
Nepal Flood Death Toll Reaches 675 as Rescuers Confront Rain and Tunnel Crisis
Rescue teams continued searching flood-hit Nepal and the Tibetan border region as the confirmed toll rose, thousands remained missing and authorities assessed a multibillion-dollar reconstruction effort.
Sixteen Keralites Return From Flood-Hit Nepal as Seven Remain Uncontactable
Kerala authorities confirmed the safety of 45 people registered with a help desk after the Nepal floods, while seven others remained out of contact.
Madurai Students Join Walkathon Promoting Drug-Free Lives
Students marched through central Madurai in an awareness event where Minister R. Nirmalkumar urged young people to seek help from parents and teachers.
Tamil Nadu Seeks Public Input on List of Agamic Temples
The Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department has asked devotees to review an expert committee’s temple list and propose corrections within 30 days.
Bryan Kohberger Seeks Judge’s Removal From Post-Conviction Case
Bryan Kohberger’s lawyers asked to disqualify Judge Steven Hippler from proceedings over his guilty plea, citing the judge’s sentencing description of him as a “faceless coward.”
Study Examines Why Women Have Consensual Sex Without Initial Desire
Researchers reviewing drug-trial data found that women with chronically low sexual desire still reported regular sexual activity, highlighting motives beyond immediate gratification.
Ohio State Leads 2026 Preseason College Football Top 25
Ohio State heads a preseason ranking shaped by Indiana’s perfect title season, major transfer moves and a deep group of playoff contenders.
Mets Reinstate Juan Soto Without Minor-League Rehab Assignment
The New York Mets activated Juan Soto from the injured list on Saturday, returning him to the lineup after a left calf strain without sending him on a rehabilitation assignment.