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Telegram faces legal case over extremist content in Australia

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:19:49 GMT

SYDNEY, Australia: Australia's internet regulator said on July 30 that it had started legal action against messaging platform Telegram for allegedly failing to deal with pro-terror content on its service.

The Office of the eSafety Commissioner said the action was taken after Telegram did not remove videos showing terrorist executions and mass shootings.

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:58:18 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu on Monday praised India's contingent for their superb performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, highlighting the contribution of women athletes who won eight of the country's 13 gold medals.

In a post shared by Rashtrapati Bhavan on X, the President expressed happiness over India's performance and congratulated all 39 medal winners and membe

Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla hails India's Commonwealth Games success, applauds athletes' dedication

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:32:33 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Lok Sabha Speaker Om Birla on Monday congratulated India's medal winners for their outstanding performances at the Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2026, applauding their dedication, hard work and remarkable achievements that brought pride to the nation.

Addressing the Lok Sabha, Birla congratulated the Indian contingent for its successful campaign at the recently concluded Commonwealth

(SP)U.S.-HUNTINGTON BEACH-SURFING-U.S. OPEN

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:45:54 GMT

(260803) -- HUNTINGTON BEACH, Aug. 3, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Jake Marshal of the United States claims his U.S. Open victory in the Men's Final during the 2026 Lexus U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach, California, the United States on Aug. 2, 2026. (Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua)

"A glorious chapter in India's sporting journey": Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath hails CWG 2026 performance

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:59:03 GMT

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 3 (ANI): Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath on Sunday congratulated the Indian contingent for its performance at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games 2026, where the country won 39 medals, including 13 gold.

In a post on X, Yogi Adityanath described India's performance as a 'glorious chapter' in the country's sporting journey and praised the athletes for their stellar s

"Commendable 4th-place finish": Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya lauds India's CWG 2026 campaign

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 05:03:22 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Union Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya on Monday lauded India's performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, saying the country signed off with a 'commendable' fourth-place finish.

In a post on X, Mandaviya highlighted India's improved medal tally in disciplines that were part of both the Birmingham 2022 and Glasgow 2026 editions.

'Bharat signs off from the Comm

PM Narendra Modi hails Indian contingent on winning 39 medals at CWG 2026

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 04:03:28 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday hailed the Indian contingent for its performance at the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, after the country won 39 medals, including 13 gold.

In a post on X, PM Modi praised the athletes for displaying exceptional skill, determination and dedication throughout the Games.

'Proud of our contingent's performance at the Glasgow Commonwe

Neel Patel named in Australian U19 men's squad for India tour

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:31:27 GMT

Melbourne [Australia], August 3 (ANI): Indian origin, NSW's Neel Patel is among 16 of Australia's most promising young cricketers selected for next month's Australia U19 Men's multi-format tour of India, with Cricket Australia today announcing the squad set to take on India U19 in five matches across Rajkot and Ahmedabad.

Cricket Australia has announced a 16-player Australia U19 Men's squad for a multi-format tou

"Landmark chapter in India's sporting journey": Rajnath Singh hails CWG 2026 performance

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:30:45 GMT

New Delhi [India], August 3 (ANI): Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Sunday hailed India's performance at the 2026 Commonwealth Games, describing the event as a 'landmark chapter' in the country's sporting journey, marked by historic firsts, record-breaking performances and the emergence of a new generation of champions.

In a post on X, Rajnath Singh said India's success was a reflection of the sustained investme

"Overall Indian performance is very good": Satyanarayan Shimoga lauds athletes at CWG 2026

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 03:30:40 GMT

Glasgow [Scotland], August 3 (ANI): Paralympic Committee of India official Satyanarayan Shimoga praised the performance of Indian athletes at the Commonwealth Games, saying the country's overall showing has been 'very good' and highlighting the happiness among athletes, coaches and support staff.

Speaking to ANI, Shimoga said, 'Overall Indian performance is very good... My athletes are very happy. You guys can se

Glasgow hands over Commonwealth Games flag, baton to India ahead of Ahmedabad CWG 2030

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 22:29:34 GMT

Glasgow [Scotland], August 3 (ANI): The curtains came down on the 2026 Commonwealth Games after 11 days of competition, with Scotland formally handing over the Commonwealth Games flag and ceremonial baton to India, hosts of the landmark centenary edition in 2030, during a glittering closing ceremony on Sunday.

The 2030 Commonwealth Games will be held in Ahmedabad, making India only the second nation after Austral

Dream chase 6th straight win as Aces visit after collapse

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 21:25:10 GMT

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The host Atlanta Dream and Las Vegas Aces both have some cushion in the playoff chase, but they seem to be heading in different directions as they face off Monday.

The Aces (20-9) currently have a better playoff position, but have dropped two of their last four games by a single point, including Saturday's 84-83 loss at Chicago. Las Vegas led by 10 points with 7:2

'Journey towards Ahmedabad 2030 begins today': Harsh Sanghavi, Hari Ranjan Rao look ahead as CWG 2026 draws to close

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:32:35 GMT

Glasgow [Scotland], August 2 (ANI): As the curtain prepared to fall on the Commonwealth Games 2026 in Glasgow, Gujarat Deputy Chief Minister Harsh Sanghavi and Sports Secretary Hari Ranjan Rao said the focus had already shifted towards the 2030 Commonwealth Games in Ahmedabad, expressing confidence that the event would usher in a new era for Indian sport.

Speaking to ANI ahead of the closing ceremony, Sanghavi sa

"Thankful to my family, coaches and team at IIS": Selva Prabhu after CWG bronze in triple jump

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 19:32:12 GMT

Glasgow [Scotland], August 2 (ANI): Indian triple jumper Selva Prabhu Thirumaran expressed delight after clinching the bronze medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, saying the achievement was a proud moment for him and motivation to keep striving for greater success in the future.

Selva Prabhu secured the bronze medal in the men's triple jump, while compatriot Praveen Chithravel claimed silver, as India completed

Sky's Sydney Taylor aims to stay hot vs. Mercury

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 18:19:08 GMT

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Minnesota's Olivia Miles is more or less a shoo-in for Rookie of the Year in the WNBA, but there's a breakout star in Chicago that continues to put herself in the spotlight for all the right reasons.

Sydney Taylor capped a 29-point game with the last-second 3-pointer that lifted the Sky over the Las Vegas Aces 84-83 on Saturday. Taylor and the Sky continue a fi

AUSTRIA-VIENNA-DANUBE RIVER-HISTORIC LOWS

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:57:16 GMT

(260731) -- VIENNA, July 31, 2026 (Xinhua) -- A cargo vessel is seen on the Danube River in Vienna, Austria, July 31, 2026. A new round of extreme heat is tightening its grip on Europe from the Mediterranean to Scandinavia, setting local temperature records and fueling wildfires, violent storms and growing safety risks. Weeks of scorching temperatures and scarce rainfall have also pushed major rivers to historic lows,

(SP)CANADA-MONTREAL-TENNIS-NATIONAL BANK OPEN-MEN'S SINGLES-QUALIFYING

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 01:15:55 GMT

(260802) -- MONTREAL, Aug. 2, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Marcos Giron of the United States hits a return against Pablo llamas Ruiz of Spain during the men's singles qualifying match at the 2026 National Bank Open tennis tournament in Montreal, Canada, on Aug. 1, 2026. (Photo by Li Haitao/Xinhua)

WTA roundup: Alexandra Eala upsets Naomi Osaka to reach final in Washington

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 00:05:05 GMT

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Alexandra Eala continued her breakthrough season by upsetting third-seeded Naomi Osaka 6-4, 6-2 on Saturday to reach the final of the Mubadala DC Open in Washington.

The players traded early breaks before Eala made her move with the opening set tied 4-4. The 21-year-old from the Philippines broke Osaka in the ninth game and then held at love to take the set. She carr

'I'll finally have some jalebi, ghevar': Boxer Priya Ghanghas savours maiden CWG gold

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 20:29:28 GMT

Glasgow [Scotland], August 2 (ANI): Indian boxer Priya Ghanghas celebrated the biggest triumph of her career after clinching the women's 60kg gold medal at the Commonwealth Games 2026, saying she was looking forward to finally enjoying sweets after months of strict weight management.

Priya edged Canada's Marie-Bathoul Al-Ahmadieh by a 4-1 split decision in a hard-fought final to become one of India's gold medalli

CWG 2026: PM Modi hails India's boxing, para athletics medallists at Glasgow

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:58:58 GMT

Glasgow [Scotland], August 2 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi congratulated India's medal winners at the ongoing 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, applauding their exceptional performances across boxing and Men's Shot Put.

Hailing Shubham Juyal, Soman Rana, Jadumani Singh Mandengbam, Sakshi Chaudhary, Priya Ghanghas, Arundhati Choudhary, Lovlina Borgohain and Sachin Siwach, PM Modi praised their skill, dete

CWG 2026: Jaismine Lamboria dedicates historic boxing gold medal to nation; parents hail Bhiwani star's triumph

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:58:53 GMT

Glasgow [Scotland], August 2 (ANI): Indian boxer Jaismine Lamboria dedicated her Commonwealth Games gold medal to the nation, her coaches and family after producing a dominant performance to defeat Northern Ireland's reigning champion Michaela Walsh in the women's 57kg final on Saturday.

Jaismine outclassed Walsh 5-0 by unanimous decision to clinch the gold medal, extending India's remarkable boxing campaign at t

CWG 2026: President Murmu hails India's boxing, judo medallists at Glasgow

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:58:39 GMT

Glasgow [Scotland], August 2 (ANI): President Droupadi Murmu hailed the outstanding achievements of India's athletes at the ongoing Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, congratulating Priya Ghanghas, Sakshi Chaudhary, Arundhati Choudhary, Lovlina Borgohain, and Unnati Sharma for their medal-winning performances in boxing and judo.

Commending their exceptional skill, perseverance, discipline, and sporting spirit, Pre

Sydney Taylor's trey in final second lifts Sky past Aces

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 19:55:10 GMT

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Rookie Sydney Taylor drained a 3-pointer Saturday with 0.9 seconds left and the Chicago Sky rallied to nip the visiting Las Vegas Aces 84-83.

A'ja Wilson drove for a layup with 3.2 seconds remaining that gave Las Vegas (20-9) a two-point lead. After a timeout, Taylor slipped around a screen and got off a clean look from the left wing for the last three of her t

Litton Kumer Das Included in Bangladesh Squad for the First Test Against Australia

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:58:36 GMT

Dhaka [Bangladesh], August 1 (ANI): Litton Kumer Das has been included in the Bangladesh squad for the first Test against Australia, scheduled to begin in Darwin on August 13, following progress in his recovery from a left calf injury.

The 31-year-old batsman has been sidelined since June due to the injury, but has responded well to his rehabilitation programme and will be in consideration for selection for the o

CWG 2026: Jadumani Singh settles for silver after spirited fight against Australia's Jye Dixon in men's 55kg final

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 15:33:39 GMT

Glasgow [Scotland], August 1 (ANI): India's Jadumani Singh signed off with a silver medal in the men's 55kg boxing event at the Commonwealth Games 2026 after suffering a unanimous decision defeat to Australia's Jye Dixon in a hard-fought final on Saturday.

The 22-year-old Indian pugilist pushed Dixon throughout the three-round contest, but the Australian's composed counter-punching and cleaner scoring shots prove

Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh Advanced Credit Program Gains Strong Response with 1,856 Industry Certifications in One Year

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 13:01:34 GMT

PRNewswire

Lucknow (Uttar Pradesh) [India], August 1: Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh is redefining how students prepare for the future by turning learning into measurable industry value. With its Advanced Credit Program delivering 1,856 industry certifications in just one academic year, CU UP is proving that a degree can be far more powerful when it is backed by globally relevant skills, flexible credit path

182 Chandigarh University Animation & Multimedia Students Secure Jobs in Top Animation, VFX, Gaming, Digital Media & Filmmaking Studios

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 10:31:08 GMT

PRNewswire

Chandigarh [India], August 1: Chandigarh: With the ever-rising demand for skilled professionals in animation, visual effects (VFX), gaming and digital content creation, Chandigarh University's 182 Animation and Multimedia students have secured jobs with prestigious companies, studios, advertising agencies, media houses and other organizations in the past three years.

Sharing details, Deepinder Si

Tibetan advocacy group raises concerns over China's Ethnic Unity Law in Australia

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 07:30:18 GMT

Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], August 1 (ANI): Concerns have been raised by Tibetan advocacy groups in Australia over the reported impact of the Ethnic Unity and Progress Law on Tibetan Australians, including fears related to increased scrutiny, surveillance, and alleged transnational repression.

The Central Tibetan Administration (CTA) reported that the Voluntary Tibet Advocacy Group (V-TAG) Australia N

Macron thanks Australia, Lithuania for aid in combating wildfire in France

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 04:58:04 GMT

Paris [France], August 1 (ANI): French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday thanked Australia and Lithuania for deploying military aircraft and firefighting teams to aid the European nation against devastating wildfires.

In separate posts on X, Macron wrote, 'Thank you, Australia!' and 'Thank you, Lithuania.'

His remarks come after Australia announced that it is dispatching specialised aviation assets and e

Sikh-Pro Goes Live on Google Play Store: Free AI-Powered Daily Companion for the Global Sikh Diaspora Now Available Worldwide

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:59:24 GMT

VMPL

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 31: Gur Sikhi Edtech LLP, a DPIIT-recognized Bangalore startup, today announced that Sikh-Pro - Hukamnama & Gurbani is officially live and free to download on the Google Play Store. The Android launch fulfils the team's public commitment to bring a clean, modern, Maryada-rooted digital companion to Sikhs across India, Canada, the

"Everyone in the squad wants to write their own piece of World Cup history": Indian men's hockey coach Fulton

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:58:42 GMT

By Sahil Kohli

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 31 (ANI): Indian men's hockey coach Craig Fulton expressed that the every member of the national side wants to write their own piece of history at the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup, and the team is locked in to bring pride back to the nation, one game at a time.

Craig was speaking to ANI during an interview. The latest edition of the FIH Men's Hockey World

Out for respect, optimistic despite injury woes: Bangladesh skipper Shanto speaks ahead of 1st Australia Test

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:31:40 GMT

Dhaka [Bangladesh], July 31 (ANI): Bangladesh Test captain Najmul Hossain Shanto expressed optimism about overcoming injury woes during their Test tour to Australia and added that the team would be out there with expectations to take all 20 wickets, play good cricket and earn respect.

Bangladesh travel Down Under for a Test series for the first time in 23 years, and the Asian side arrive full of confidence having

"Return of World Cup to Africa after 24 years a landmark milestone": ICC chairman Jay Shah

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 13:29:20 GMT

Johannesburg [South Africa], July 31 (ANI): International Cricket Council (ICC) chairman Jay Shah termed ICC Cricket World Cup's return to Africa after 24 years as a 'landmark moment' for the sport and expressed optimism that a great tournament displaying the immense passion, diversity and warmth of the hosting nations will be witnessed by all next year.

The road to the 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup officially kicks

Ilya Kharun tops Caeleb Dressel as youth dominates U.S. Championships

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:55:09 GMT

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For the second straight night, Ilya Kharun lined up alongside Caeleb Dressel with a chance to prove himself in a championship final.

Once again, the 21-year-old Kharun not only prevailed, but he swam faster than the nine-time Olympic gold medalist.

The Canadian-born Kharun, who is in the midst of becoming eligible to swim for the United States at the 2028 Sum

Wings hope to brush off deflating loss, visit Mystics

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 23:55:07 GMT

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The Dallas Wings carried some extra baggage on their trip to Washington to face the host Mystics on Friday -- the hangover from a disastrous final 20 seconds in an 82-81 loss to Atlanta on Wednesday.

The Wings (18-10) surrendered the lead on a five-point Dream possession in the final seconds, then could not convert two tough looks as time expired. They have lost two

"Your commitment and professionalism set you apart": Rohit Sharma hails Rahane following Indian veteran international retirement

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:58:05 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 31 (ANI): Former Indian skipper Rohit Sharma shared a heartfelt tribute to Ajinkya Rahane, celebrating their years together in the dressing room and acknowledging the immense effort, discipline, and professionalism that defined Rahane's career after the latter announced his retirement from international cricket.

Hitman praised his teammate's contribution to Indian cricket and wished him s

Virat Kohli calls Ajinkya Rahane his "favourite Test batting partner"

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 18:01:04 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 30 (ANI): Star cricketer Virat Kohli penned a touching tribute to Ajinkya Rahane after the latter announced his retirement from international cricket.

In an Instagram post, Kohli called Rahane his 'favourite Test batting partner' and 'the safest pair of hands in slips'.

'Jinks, congratulations on a great career, buddy. You've done wonders for Indian cricket, and you can be very prou

Yuvraj, Harbhajan, KL, Suryakumar hail Rahane for his illustrious career

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:59:40 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 30 (ANI): India's World Cup winning legend Yuvraj Singh, former spinner Harbhajan Singh, India's T20 World Cup winning skipper Suryakumar Yadav and opener KL Rahul hailed the 'remarkable' middle-order veteran Ajinkya Rahane who announced his retirement earlier today, and wished him very best for the future.

Rahane, one of the pillars of Indian middle-order from early 2010s, on T

"You showed that composure isn't opposite of aggression": Sachin Tendulkar pays tribute to Rahane as he bids farewell to international cricket

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:58:12 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 30 (ANI): Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar paid a heartfelt tribute to Ajinkya Rahane after the veteran batter announced his retirement from international cricket on Thursday.

Wishing Rahane the very best for the future, Sachin lauded his composure, resilience and calm presence on the field.

In a post on X, the Master Blaster wrote, 'Congratulations on a remarkable ca

"You showed that composure isn't opposite of aggression": Sachin Tendulkar pays tribue to Rahane as he bids farewell to international cricket

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 17:32:21 GMT

Wishing Rahane the very best for the future, Sachin lauded his composure, resilience and calm presence on the field.

In a post on X, the Master Blaster wrote, 'Congratulations on a remarkable ca

Pujara, PV Sindhu congratulate Ajinkya Rahane after international retirement

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:57:41 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 30 (ANI): Former India batter Cheteshwar Pujara and Olympic medallist PV Sindhu congratulated Ajinkya Rahane after the veteran batter announced his retirement from international cricket.

Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket and all formats on Thursday through an emotional video shared on Instagram, bringing the curtain down on a career spanning nearly two decades.

JSW Sports signs Bengaluru FC star Ryan Williams to its elite talent roster

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:30:52 GMT

Mumbai (Maharshtra) [India], July 30 (ANI): JSW Sports, the sports arm of the JSW Group, has announced the signing of Bengaluru FC forward Ryan Williams, further strengthening its growing roster of elite sporting talent.

One of the Indian Super League's most exciting attacking players, Williams has established himself as a key figure for Bengaluru FC since joining the club in 2023, according to a release.

Dhawan, Shami, Bumrah, Sehwag hail Ajinkya Rahane after retirement announcement

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:30:35 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 30 (ANI): Former and current Indian cricketers, including Shikhar Dhawan, Mohammed Shami, Jasprit Bumrah and Virender Sehwag, paid tribute to Ajinkya Rahane after the veteran batter announced his retirement from international cricket.

Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket and all formats on Thursday through an emotional video shared on Instagram, bringing the curtain d

"Will definitely miss him": Former cricketer Pravin Amre on Ajinkya Rahane's international retirement

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 13:03:50 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 30 (ANI): Former Indian cricketer and Ajinkya Rahane's longtime coach Pravin Amre paid tribute to the veteran batter after he announced his retirement from international cricket, saying he was proud of Rahane's contribution to Indian cricket.

Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket and all formats on Thursday through an emotional video shared on Instagram, bri

Global giants Chubb, Nordex to establish maiden Chennai centres as Tamil Nadu expands industrial base

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:58:56 GMT

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 30 (ANI): Two leading global companies, Chubb of Switzerland and Nordex of Germany, will establish their centres in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, for the first time, according to an official press release.

Chubb's proposed Global Capability Centre (GCC) was expected to create employment for 220 professionals, while Nordex's proposed Research and Development (R&D) Centre was expected

BCCI thanks Ajinkya Rahane for "immense contribution" to Indian cricket after senior batter announces international retirement

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:58:39 GMT

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], July 30 (ANI): The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Thursday paid tribute to veteran batter Ajinkya Rahane after he announced his retirement from international cricket.

Rahane announced his retirement from international cricket and all formats through an emotional video shared on Instagram, bringing the curtain down on a career spanning nearly two decades.

In a p

Renacon Launches RENAFLEX Fibre Cement Boards, Advancing Sustainable Construction in India

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:57:29 GMT

NewsVoir

Chennai (Tamil Nadu) [India], July 30: Renacon, the flagship building materials brand of the Renaatus Group, Erode recently announced the launch of RENAFLEX Fibre Cement

(SP)CHINA-SHANGHAI-SNOOKER-SHANGHAI MASTERS 2026-QUARTERFINALS (CN)

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:15:56 GMT

(260730) -- SHANGHAI, July 30, 2026 (Xinhua) -- Neil Robertson competes during the quarterfinal match between Zhao Xintong of China and Neil Robertson of Australia at the World Snooker Shanghai Masters 2026 in Shanghai, east China, July 30, 2026. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

Australia sues Telegram for terrorist content

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 12:00:01 GMT

The eSafety Commissioners announcement comes a day after Russia charged CEO Pavel Durov with facilitating terrorism

Australia has taken legal action against Telegram over alleged failures to tackle terrorism-related content. Just the day before, Russia launched its own case against the messaging platform and its founder, Russian-born entrepreneur Pavel Durov.

The Australian eSafety commissi

KC Global Media announces new travel series "AXN Ultimate Challenge: Sarawak"

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:04:09 GMT

PRNewswire

Singapore, July 30: KC Global Media Asia has announced their new adventure reality competition series, 'AXN Ultimate Challenge: Sarawak,' a collaboration between leading Asian entertainment brand AXN Asia and the Sarawak Tourism Board, delivering an original destination-led entertainment initiative to worldwide audiences.

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Infoveave expands Unified Decision Intelligence Platform with Agentic AI Assistant 'Fovea'

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:03:57 GMT

PNN

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], July 30: Enterprises today generate more data than ever before; yet this has not enabled organisations to make timely, effective business decisions. While organisations have invested heavily in AI, analytics and dashboards, most still struggle with fragmented information, inconsistent data quality and AI systems that lack business context.

To bridge this gap,

ATP roundup: Alex de Minaur gets through tight Washington opener

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 04:05:13 GMT

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Defending champion Alex de Minaur of Australia needed just over two hours to win his first-round match at the Mubadala DC Open, getting past Greece's Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 3-6, 6-3 on Wednesday.

de Minaur logged twice as many double faults as aces (8-4), but he got the lone service break of the third set to go up 3-1 and held on for the victory.

In second-rou

Stephen Fleming close to becoming England's new Test coach: Report

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 03:58:48 GMT

London [UK], July 30 (ANI): Former New Zealand captain Stephen Fleming has emerged as the leading candidate to become England's new Test coach and is close to being appointed following a week-long interview process, The Telegraph UK reported.

Fleming is understood to be the preferred choice to replace his former New Zealand teammate Brendon McCullum, who was removed as England's Test coach following the retiremen

Charlie Woods produces strong second round, makes cut at Junior PGA

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:40:25 GMT

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Thanks to a steady second-round effort, Charlie Woods made the cut by two strokes at the Junior PGA Championships on Wednesday in Frisco, Texas.

The 17-year-old son of Tiger Woods carded a 2-under-par 70 at Fields Ranch's West Course, leaving him tied for 46th at 1-over 145. The top 60 players and ties advanced to play the fina

Sky see second half as 'new season,' need wins starting with visit from Sun

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:55:13 GMT

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The second half of the WNBA season provides an opportunity to reset and refocus.

That even applies to the Chicago Sky, who still hold onto playoff hopes despite being one of three teams with single-digit wins entering Thursday's game against the Connecticut Sun.

Chicago (9-18) stands six games out of the eighth and final postseason spot with 17 to play.

Esports Nations Cup unveils 64 EA Sports FC direct invites

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:40:38 GMT

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Sixty-four direct invites were announced for the EA Sports FC tournament at the Esports Nations Cup 2026 that will take place this November in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The announcement was made by the Esports Foundation, and the EA Sports FC competition will feature a total of 128 players. The 64 direct invites include one player each from 64 countries and territories, determ

APSEZ reports Rs 10,821 crore revenue rise in Q1FY27, up 19% YoY

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 14:04:07 GMT

New Delhi [India], July 29 (ANI): Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone Limited (APSEZ) reported a consolidated revenue of Rs 10,821 crore for the first quarter ended June 30, 2026 (Q1FY27), marking a 19 per cent increase compared to the corresponding period of the previous fiscal year.

According to financial statements released by Adani, consolidated EBITA rose 19 per cent year-on-year to Rs 6,541 crore. Consoli

Australia School Photos Scraped for AI-Fueled Image Misuse

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 14:45:09 GMT

Australia's eSafety commissioner issued an advisory on July 28 urging schools to review how they share images online, citing a rise in the misuse of school photos. Between January and March 2026, the commissioner received over 100

The healthcare ethics crisis inside Nauru

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 07:00:00 GMT

New research reveals how Australia's offshore detention system placed health professionals in ethical conflict, discouraging patient advocacy and punishing those who spoke up, writes DrKim Elkovich.

AUSTRALIA REQUIRES doctors, nurses, psychologists and social workers to advocate for patients, protect human rights and speak up when care is unsafe.

Yet health professionals who worked in Australias offshore pr

The multicultural generosity Pauline can't see

Thu, 30 Jul 2026 02:00:00 GMT

From volunteers to blood donors, Australians of every background demonstrate the compassion and generosity that Pauline Hanson refuses to acknowledge, writesLeon David.

DEARPAULINE,

Imade it to ten blood donations last week. It took me long enough, but I received my big red water bottle thatI'dhad my eye on for months.

I knowit'sa small achievement and that there are people who make actual sacrifices,

Allans resigned: How will the media shut down Labor now

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 22:00:00 GMT

Ben Carroll has replaced Jacinta Allan as Victoria's Premier and immediately announced a royal commission into the "Big Build" scandal, but let's not kid ourselves that the possibility of corruption was the reason Allan was forcedto resign, writesMichelle Pini.

Victorian Labor Premier Jacinta Allan has resigned. It comes as no surprise to those who have witnessed the coordinated and consistent media attacks aimed

Falcons Camp Michael Penix Jr. looks good in limited work

Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:53:35 GMT

Atlanta's first practice of AT&T Training Camp is in the books. Here's what we learned on a busy Day 1.

Will McFadden

FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga. The Atlanta Falcons kicked off AT&T Training Campwith a bit of quarterback news.

Included in that news was the announcement that third-year quarterback Michael Penix Jr.has not yet been clearedby his medical team to practice fully after undergoing surgery

Xinhua Headlines: Chinese wisdom opens new paths in life across cultures

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:15:54 GMT

HANGZHOU, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- At the height of summer, with the arrival of Major Heat, the final solar term of the season, American Emma Chen follows an ancient Chinese way of staying cool: drinking unfermented Pu'er tea.

For the volunteer guide at Hangzhou's Liangzhu Museum in east China, this is more than a seasonal habit. Through her years of experience in China, she has learned to follow the rhythm of the 24

2 dead, 2 critically injured in west Australian highway collision

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 10:15:22 GMT

SYDNEY, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- Two people were killed and two others were critically injured in a collision between two vehicles in a remote region of Western Australia (WA) on Monday.

The WA police force said that the two vehicles, one of which was towing a caravan, collided on a highway over 600 km north of Perth around 11:30 a.m. local time on Monday, causing the caravan to roll.

Two people died as a resul

Worker dead following east Australian coal mine incident

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 09:45:18 GMT

SYDNEY, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- A worker has died following a mobile equipment incident at a coal mine north of Sydney in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) on Monday.

Mining giant Glencore said in a statement that the incident occurred on Monday at the United Wambo Open Cut mine.

"Our immediate focus is on providing support to the worker's family and our employees," said Peter Sharpe, chief executi

Researchers in Australia develop soft optical sensor to map heart, brain

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 08:45:08 GMT

SYDNEY, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- Biomedical engineers in Australia have developed a fully flexible light sensor that precisely detects changes in the body's electrical signals.

The new sensor, which has only been tested on animals so far, could transform how the human body is mapped by delivering clearer and more precise insights into electrical activity, according to a statement released Monday by Australia's Univers

Australia confirms first H5N1 bird flu mass mortality event

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 07:15:04 GMT

CANBERRA, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- Australia's first H5N1 bird flu mass mortality event has been confirmed in a flock of greater crested terns that were found on an island off the coast of South Australia (SA), authorities said on Monday.

Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Minister Julie Collins and Environment and Water Minister Murray Watt told reporters that the terns have tested positive for the highly pathogenic

Australian house prices down 0.7 pct in July

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 06:15:10 GMT

SYDNEY, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- Australian property prices recorded their biggest monthly fall in almost four years in July, according to new data released on Monday.

The figures from property data firm Cotality showed that the national median home price fell by 0.7 percent in July, driven by sharp falls in Sydney and Melbourne, marking the largest single-month decline since December 2022.

Cotality said that t

Teenage boy killed in alleged stolen car crash north of Sydney

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 01:45:08 GMT

SYDNEY, Aug. 3 (Xinhua) -- One teenage boy has died and three others have been hospitalized under police guard after an alleged stolen vehicle they were traveling in crashed north of Sydney on Monday morning.

According to police, the vehicle left the road and crashed into a field 110 km north of Sydney around 3 a.m. local time on Monday.

Emergency services attended and treated a 13-year-old boy, but he co

Australia has long relied on volunteers and wildlife carers. As bird flu spreads, they will need support

Mon, 03 Aug 2026 00:49:14 GMT

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Australia had years to prepare for the arrival of bird flu. The deadly, highly transmissible H5N1 strain emerged in late 2020 in Asia, before spreading to every other continent bar Australia.

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The new-look Commonwealth Games wrapped up in Glasgow this morning (Australian time) with plenty of questions about the stripped-back format and what the future may hold for the event.

The 2026 games were

Authorities in SA reported that Australia's first suspected case of the highly pathogenic strain in a seagull has been detected on the state's southeast coast.

It takes the total number of suspected cases of the strain

Fewer whale sightings, rare seabirds raise concerns over Southern Ocean changes

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:46:35 GMT

SYDNEY, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Sharp declines in humpback whale sightings and an unusual influx of rare seabirds off Australia's east coast have raised concerns among scientists that marine heatwaves may be disrupting ecosystems in the Southern Ocean.

In late June, whale watchers in southwest Western Australia state reported humpback whale numbers about 60 percent below normal during the species' annual migration f

Teenage boy charged over firearm possession

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:46:07 GMT

SYDNEY, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- A teenage boy has been charged after police in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) found firearms, knives and cannabis on him and in the vehicle he was driving.

The NSW Police Force said in a statement on Saturday that officers saw the vehicle performing burnouts in a car park off Woodville Road, around 20 km west of central Sydney, at about 9:30 p.m. local time on Friday.

South Australia investigates mass tern deaths amid suspected H5 bird flu

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 11:16:08 GMT

CANBERRA, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- South Australian state authorities are investigating a mass bird mortality event after more than 80 dead and sick greater crested terns were found on an island off the state's southeast coast.

Testing is underway to determine whether the birds were infected with the H5 strain of avian influenza, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) reported on Saturday.

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Teenage boy charged with murder over stabbing north of Sydney

Sun, 02 Aug 2026 10:46:09 GMT

SYDNEY, Aug. 1 (Xinhua) -- A teenage boy has been charged with murder over a fatal stabbing north of Sydney in the east Australian state of New South Wales (NSW).

The NSW Police Force said that the 15-year-old boy and a 45-year-old woman were arrested at a home on the state's Central Coast, 75 km north of Sydney, in the early hours of Saturday morning following an investigation into the fatal stabbing of a 22-ye

The warning signs are over: Australia now faces a devastating bird flu outbreak in wildlife

Sat, 01 Aug 2026 17:08:08 GMT

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The spread of H5N1 birdflu is worsening.

At the time of writing, Australia has 53 confirmed detections in wild seabirds across five states. In South Australia there are 39 confirmed cases, including a silver gull at Robe and 19 greater crested terns found al

Study finds mining threatens over 12,000 species worldwide

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 06:15:13 GMT

CANBERRA, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Scientists have found that mining threatens more than 12,000 species worldwide, including nearly 6,000 already classified as "threatened."

Researchers in Australia and Britain combined global maps of mining activity with data on threatened species to examine the extent of mining-related risks to biodiversity, according to a summary of the study on the Australian Science Media Center

Man charged after 415 cannabis plants seized from Sydney home

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:45:08 GMT

SYDNEY, July 31 (Xinhua) -- A man has been charged after police in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) seized a hydroponic cannabis crop from a southwest Sydney home.

The NSW Police Force said in a statement on Friday that officers executed a search warrant at the home in Bass Hill, 20 km southwest of central Sydney, on Thursday morning, where they located 415 cannabis plants inside being grown hydropo

Australia commits firefighting support to France

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 04:15:09 GMT

CANBERRA, July 31 (Xinhua) -- The Australian government on Friday said it will deploy firefighting aid to France in response to devastating wildfires in the country.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Richard Marles, Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong and Minister for Emergency Management Kristy McBain said that Australia will send a Chinook helicopter with an 11,300-liter water tank and a Bell

Kamilla Cardoso leads Sky's second-half surge past Sun

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 02:40:34 GMT

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Kamilla Cardoso scored 26 points and Sydney Taylor added 14 as the host Chicago Sky defeated the Connecticut Sun 94-88 on Thursday to stop a two-game skid.

Connecticut (7-22) outrebounded Chicago (10-18) 34-28 and had all five starters score in double figures. But it wasn't enough to stop the Sky, who outscored the Sun 54-39 after halftime to hand them their fo

Over 30,000 Australians trapped in crisis cycle amid shortage of supported housing: report

Fri, 31 Jul 2026 01:45:23 GMT

MELBOURNE, July 31 (Xinhua) -- More than 30,000 homeless Australians are trapped in a "cycle of crisis" due to a shortfall of homes linked to support, a peak body report has found.

The report, which was released on Friday by Homelessness Australia and Mental Health Australia, found that around 31,000 people in the country are living in a cycle of repeatedly moving between mental health facilities, crisis accommo