The UK economy grew by 0.1 percent in May, official figures showed on July 16. The minimal bump in gross domestic product (GDP) reversed a drop by the same amount in April, as services output rose by 0.3 percent on the month while industrial production and construction slipped by 0.5 percent and 0.8 percent, respectively, … Read more
A shortage of memory chips for smartphones due to chip manufacturers shifting priorities to support the artificial intelligence (AI) boom led to the lowest level of global smartphone shipments in the past 13 years, a new report stated. Shipments of smartphones in the second quarter fell 11 percent year over year, noted Counterpoint Research’s preliminary … Read more
A Chinese national has been sentenced to five years in prison in Florida over his role in a tech support scam. U.S. District Judge Thomas Barber sentenced Cao Jiaan to 60 months in prison, followed by three years of supervised release, and ordered him to pay more than $2 million in restitution on July 31, … Read more
A Chinese university has come under scrutiny after an alleged internal safety agreement surfaced online alongside claims from a self-identified graduate that students were required to work on farms and in food-processing factories as part of a mandatory academic program while being denied basic workplace protections. The controversy centers on Xinjiang Agricultural University, which allegedly … Read more
Celestial movements today indicate a possibility of lethargy and irritation. Basic tasks may become unexpectedly challenging, while work could experience interruptions. In love, minor quarrels could arise, creating discrepancies between dating dreams and reality. Both career and education demand vigilance towards communications and timelines. Financially, it’s wise to refrain from impulse purchases and emotional spending … Read more
Before Farage quit his Clacton seat in July, Parliament’s standards watchdog had been investigating him for not declaring a £5m gift he received from billionaire Reform UK donor Christopher Harborne before he became an MP. He said the by-election was a “people versus the establishment” showdown, saying the “people of Clacton should be the judges … Read more
India’s space price tag comes under scrutiny as Cambridge research flags high launch costs, while the government says key subsidies and savings were overlooked NEW DELHI: A 2026 University of Cambridge study has found that India’s per-kilogram launch costs are four times higher than America’s and, in fact, the costliest in the world. However, a … Read more
East Bengal produced a stunning performance to beat arch-rivals Mohun Bagan 4-1 and win the Durand Cup on Sunday.Edmund Lalrindika scored a hat-trick as East Bengal claimed their 17th title, drawing level with Mohun Bagan for the most trophies in the 135-year-old competition. East Bengal dominate the derby East Bengal came out firing and scored … Read more
Aditya Seal and Anushka Ranjan are now parents to twin baby girls. Aditya Seal and Anushka Ranjan have welcomed twin baby girls. The couple announced the arrival of their daughters on Instagram on Sunday, August 23, sharing the happy news with their fans and followers.The couple revealed that their daughters have been named Vira Ranjan … Read more
Ben Stokes (Getty Images) Ben Stokes delivered a superb all-round performance for Durham in his first red-ball match since retiring from international cricket in June.He scored two fifties and took seven wickets as Durham crushed Derbyshire by 338 runs in the County Championship. Stokes makes an impact with bat and ball After Durham posted 283 … Read more