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Harry Brook’s Brilliant 91 Shows the Blueprint for His Test Career

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Harry Brook batting for England against Pakistan in the Test match

Harry Brook produced a composed and mature innings against Pakistan, scoring 91 runs from 93 balls on the second day of the first Test. After four years and 38 Tests filled with spectacular performances and frustrating dismissals, Brook’s latest knock offered a glimpse of the consistency that could define the next stage of his Test career. The aggressive strokes and risky shot selection that have sometimes cost him his wicket were largely absent. Against Pakistan, Brook looked calm, focused and completely in control for much of his innings. Harry Brook…

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Evergrande Founder Hui Ka Yan Sentenced to Life in Prison Over Financial Crimes

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The founder of Chinese property giant Evergrande, Hui Ka Yan, has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of multiple financial crimes linked to the company’s collapse. The Shenzhen Intermediate People’s Court also ordered the confiscation of Hui’s personal property. His sentencing marks a major development in the fallout from Evergrande’s financial crisis, which became one of the most significant corporate failures in China’s property sector. Hui, also known as Xu Jiayin, pleaded guilty in April to several charges, including embezzlement of assets and corporate bribery. Evergrande…

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Trump Says He Plans to Meet Kim Jong Un Later This Year, Cites North Korea’s Nuclear Arsenal

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Donald Trump and Kim Jong Un during US-North Korea diplomacy

US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he plans to meet North Korean leader Kim Jong Un later this year, signaling a possible revival of high-level diplomacy between Washington and Pyongyang. Asked whether he expected to meet Kim later this year, Trump replied, “Yeah, I will be.” His comments come after he said he had received a response from Kim following efforts by his administration to re-establish contact. The potential meeting could mark a major development in US-North Korea relations, particularly as tensions over Pyongyang’s nuclear programme and military cooperation…

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Bangladesh, India scramble to save white-ball series

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Bangladesh is making diplomatic efforts to rescue a six-match cricket series against India scheduled for next month, with senior officials from both countries involved in talks to prevent the tour from being cancelled or delayed again. The proposed white-ball series includes three ODIs and three T20 matches. It was initially scheduled for August last year but was postponed after relations between Dhaka and New Delhi deteriorated following major political upheaval in Bangladesh. Bangladesh Sports Minister Aminul Haque said discussions were now taking place at the ministerial level, with the foreign…

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HEC’s New AI Course Could Transform Pakistan’s Universities

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Pakistan is taking an important step toward preparing its universities for the artificial intelligence era. The Higher Education Commission (HEC) has announced a mandatory three-credit-hour AI course for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes from Fall 2026 and has also circulated a draft framework governing the use of generative AI in universities. Both initiatives point in the right direction. But their success will depend on whether universities teach students how to build and evaluate AI systems, rather than simply showing them how to interact with chatbots. The proposed rules place considerable emphasis…

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Sydnie Christmas Leaves Prince Harry Laughing With Joke About King Charles

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Singer Sydnie Christmas shared a light-hearted moment with Prince Harry after joking about his father, King Charles, during a performance at David Foster’s charity gala. The 31-year-old singer, who won Britain’s Got Talent in 2024, said she made the unexpected joke while performing at the star-studded event. Sydnie Christmas Jokes About King Charles Christmas recalled telling the audience that she had met Harry’s father before joking that the King was unable to attend the event and had sent her in his place. The singer later admitted that the comment came…

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Eating at the Right Time May Be Key to Better Health, Research Suggests

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For many people, dinner is the largest meal of the day. But scientists studying the relationship between food and the body’s biological clock are increasingly questioning whether that routine is ideal for our health. A growing area of research known as chrononutrition is examining not just what people eat, but when they eat. Researchers say meal timing can interact with the body’s circadian rhythm, potentially influencing metabolism, body weight and cardiovascular health. The idea is particularly interesting when comparing eating patterns in different countries. In Spain, for example, lunch traditionally…

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Trump Media Reports $238 Million Loss as Crypto Bets Hit Earnings

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Trump Media and Technology Group (TMTG), the company behind President Donald Trump’s Truth Social platform, reported a $238 million loss between April and June, as losses from its cryptocurrency investments weighed heavily on its financial performance. The quarterly loss was more than 10 times higher than the loss recorded during the same period a year earlier, highlighting the financial challenges facing the company as it expands beyond social media into cryptocurrency and other businesses. Despite the sharp increase in losses, TMTG reported $1.7 million in revenue for the quarter, an…

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Indonesia Clerics Declare Men Wearing Women’s Clothes at Independence Day Events Haram

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JAKARTA: Indonesia’s top Islamic clerical body has warned men against wearing women’s clothing during Independence Day celebrations, declaring the practice haram, or forbidden under Islamic law. The Indonesian Ulema Council, known as the MUI, issued the warning ahead of the country’s annual August 17 Independence Day celebrations, when communities across the vast archipelago hold a wide range of games, competitions and colorful parades. The ruling has drawn attention because men wearing dresses and hijabs for football matches and other festivities has been a long-standing tradition in some Indonesian communities. The…

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