The inclusion of former India all-rounder Vijay Shankar in the uncapped players’ category for the IPL 2026 mini-auction has become one of the most unexpected talking points leading up to the December 16 event. Despite having previously represented India in both ODIs and T20Is, his reclassification has sparked considerable curiosity among fans and franchises alike. Why Vijay Shankar decided to …

In a move worthy of a post on the Not Like Other Girls subreddit, Reddit, one of the world’s largest social platforms, is arguing that it isn’t like other, actual social media sites, as the company seeks to overturn Australia’s law banning children under 16 years of age from social media. In a lawsuit filed with Australia’s top court, Reddit …

A baby was born in a Waymo this week, and it wasn’t even the first one.  What started as a novelty story quickly became a reminder of how autonomous vehicles have quietly become part of everyday life, complete with all the messiness that entails. The real coming-of-age story this week, however, wasn’t happening in San Francisco’s robotaxis. It was playing out in Hollywood, where Netflix made an $82 billion bid to acquire Warner …

We are talking about $80 (or more) T-shirts here, so this is valid question. I think merino T-shirts are worth the investment. They offer considerable benefits over cotton and other natural fibers, as well as synthetics. Merino offers great temperature regulation, excellent moisture wicking, and they don’t smell, which means you can wear them more and don’t need as many …

For years, the Hobart Hurricanes were viewed as an enigmatic side—capable of flashes of brilliance, but often falling short of a genuine finals challenge. But the Weber WBBL|11 season has rewritten that script entirely. Under the astute leadership of Elyse Villani, the Hurricanes didn’t just qualify for the final; they dominated the league stage to secure the Minor Premiership and …

Fast-food chain Leon is set to close a number of restaurants and cut jobs after entering administration, just weeks after being bought back by its co-founder John Vincent in a deal reported to be worth between £30 million and £50 million. The business has applied for an administration order to enable the formulation of a Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA), which …

Transparency is so good, I’m really bummed that it doesn’t work when on a call. If it did, these cans would be great for long calls and meetings. The mics are remarkably adept at keeping background noise invisible to callers. When those noises were particularly loud, my voice faded somewhat, but only the high-pitched wail of a siren managed to …

When it comes to building next-generation stealth jets, experience is the foundation of speed, reliability and combat readiness. Handing this critical job to a company with no stealth fighter experience could significantly delay progress and hand competitors a strategic gift. This is an open message from Yang Shuifeng, a lead designer of China’s cutting-edge stealth fighters. “The experience and capability …

Evoke, the heavily indebted gambling group that owns William Hill in the UK as well as the 888 brand, has put itself up for sale as it grapples with rising costs and regulatory pressure. The company said it is undertaking a review of its strategic options, which includes the possibility of selling the business. Investment banks Morgan Stanley and Rothschild …

الیکشن کمیشن آف پاکستان (ای سی پی) نے گلگت بلتستان اسمبلی کے عام انتخابات کا باضابطہ شیڈول جاری کردیا ہے، جس کے تحت ووٹنگ 24 جنوری 2026 کو ہوگی جب کہ نامزدگی اور جانچ پڑتال سمیت تمام مراحل کی تاریخیں بھی جاری کر دی گئی ہیں۔ الیکشن کمیشن کے نوٹیفکیشن کے مطابق گلگت بلتستان اسمبلی انتخابات کے لیے ووٹنگ 24 …

UK companies could be hit with fines of up to £60,000 per worker under proposed changes that would require right-to-work checks to be carried out on freelancers and other casual workers, a move that many business owners remain unaware of. Under current rules, employers have been legally required since 2008 to carry out right-to-work checks on employees engaged under traditional …

A massive fire has engulfed a residential area in the Philippines, with firefighters rushing to the scene in an effort to bring the inferno under control. The fire broke out in the city of Mandaluyong today (December 12) at around 7pm local time, engulfing a residential area of Barangay, Pleasant Hills, and spreading fast. Local media added the fire broke …

بھارت نے چینی ماہرین اور کاروباری افراد کے ویزوں کے حوالے سے جاری سخت شرائط میں نرمی کرتے ہوئے منظوری کا عمل تیز کر دیا ہے۔ سرکاری حکام کے مطابق اب چینی کاروباری ویزے چار ہفتوں کے اندر جاری کیے جائیں گے۔ برطانوی خبر رساں ادارے رائٹرز کے مطابق دو اعلیٰ سرکاری حکام نے نام ظاہر نہ کرنے کی شرط …

The UK economy unexpectedly contracted for a second consecutive month in October, underlining the fragility of growth as households and businesses reined in activity ahead of the Chancellor’s Autumn Budget. Gross domestic product fell by 0.1 per cent in October, matching the decline seen in September, according to figures published by the Office for National Statistics. Economists had expected the …

The Perth Scorchers, led by captain Sophie Devine, completed a late-season surge and navigated the challenging Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL) 2025 finals structure to earn their place in the Grand Final against the Hobart Hurricanes. Having finished the league stage in third position, the Scorchers had to win two do-or-die elimination matches to secure their spot. Perth Scorchers Women’s …