The making of Auqib Nabi: Kashmir’s hardships to India’s Test cricket squad
«There was no scope in cricket. We used to think playing sport was a waste of time, so I insisted that Auqib focused on his studies,» Ghulam says. But Auqib’s persistence eventually changed his father’s mind. «After seeing his passion for…
Middle East live: Iran issues list of demands for reopening Strait of Hormuz
09/08/2026 – 07:04 Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi defence pact technically same as NATO’s Article 5, Fidan says The Mecca defence pact signed between Turkey, Pakistan and Saudi Arabia is technically the same as NATO’s Article 5 mutual…
Perez Hilton faces long recovery after self-harm live stream
The US blogger Perez Hilton is in a «serious but stable» condition after being admitted to hospital, according to his family. Emergency services were called to his Miami home on Tuesday after members of the public reported concerns while watching a…
How Turkey uses drones to tackle fires
In Turkey, emergency services are turning to a new tool in the fight against wildfires: drones. By detecting fires at an earlier stage, they can help rescue teams respond more quickly and spot blazes that are invisible to the naked eye. A France 24…
Trump vows appeal over ballroom halt
More headaches for US President Donald Trump over his planned White House ballroom: a federal appeals court has ruled that the administration must halt the $400 million construction project, saying it has not been approved by Congress. The ruling follows…
US Senate narrowly confirms Trump loyalist Todd Blanche as attorney general
President Donald Trump‘s former personal lawyer Todd Blanche was confirmed as US attorney general on Saturday after Senate Republicans shrugged off Democratic concerns over politicisation of the Justice Department. Blanche, who has already been…
Sudan’s invisible children – born in war with no legal identity
Warning: This story contains details some may find distressing A 17-year-old Sudanese girl holds a young child in her arms with a heavy calm that belies her age and the concerns she has for his future. «This son of mine has no father, no birth…
Spain to impose border checks on Italy
In an escalating diplomatic crisis, Spain has now imposed border controls on all air and sea travel from Italy. The move follows similar measures introduced by Rome in the wake of an influx of migrants from Morocco into the Spanish territory of Ceuta.…
Typhoon Dolphin batters Japan’s Okinawa before bearing down on China
Typhoon Dolphin has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured at least five people after hitting Japan’s Okinawa island on Saturday. Flights to and from Okinawa’s main airport – Naha International Airport – were cancelled…
India protesters face online backlash
Days after Gen Z protesters led by the Cockroach Janta Party brought down India’s education minister, dozens of women who took part in the demonstrations say they are facing a barrage of online threats. The protesters say that while the movement itself…