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Pakistan suffered an embarrassing 4-1 defeat to England in their FIH Hockey World Cup 2026 opener after forgetting their penalty corner protective gear, leaving captain Abu Bakar Mahmood green-carded.

A Bengaluru couple was found dead at their rented home after a late-night WhatsApp voice note was sent to the husband’s mother, leaving police to piece together what happened behind closed doors.

China's push into humanoid robotics has hit the streets, literally. The city of Wuhu in Anhui Province has officially deployed "Wuyou Zhijing R001," a humanoid robot traffic officer, to assist human police at busy intersections. Dressed in a police uniform and cap, the robot uses a 360-degree camera, LiDAR, and millimeter-wave radar to direct traffic with standard hand gestures, issue voice warnings, and flag violations like jaywalking or missing helmets.

Trinamool Congress leader and former West Bengal Assembly Deputy Speaker Asish Banerjee was found hanging inside a party office in Birbhum. The five-time Rampurhat MLA represented the seat for 25 years before losing to BJP’s Dhruba Saha in the 2026 Assembly polls.

WION Exclusive: Indian-origin cancer specialist Dr. Ashutosh K. Tewari speaks to WION about the growing role of artificial intelligence and robotics-assisted technology in prostate cancer treatment. In this exclusive conversation, Dr. Tewari discusses how advanced technologies are helping doctors improve precision, planning and decision-making in cancer care. He also explains the evolving role of robotic-assisted procedures and how AI could shape the future of prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. The conversation explores the latest developments in prostate cancer care, the potential of emerging medical technologies and what the future could look like for patients and healthcare professionals. Watch the full WION Exclusive for insights from Dr. Ashutosh K. Tewari on AI, robotics and the future of prostate cancer treatment.

At Disney's D23 event, Ryan Gosling unveiled the first footage of his upcoming film Star Wars: Starfighter. Directed by Shawn Levy, it will explore a previously unseen period in the galaxy instead of continuing the Skywalker family story.

WION Exclusive: Indian-origin cancer specialist Dr. Ashutosh K. Tewari speaks to WION about the growing role of artificial intelligence and robotics-assisted technology in prostate cancer treatment. In this exclusive conversation, Dr. Tewari discusses how advanced technologies are helping doctors improve precision, planning and decision-making in cancer care. He also explains the evolving role of robotic-assisted procedures and how AI could shape the future of prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment. The conversation explores the latest developments in prostate cancer care, the potential of emerging medical technologies and what the future could look like for patients and healthcare professionals. Watch the full WION Exclusive for insights from Dr. Ashutosh K. Tewari on AI, robotics and the future of prostate cancer treatment.

Ceuta is facing a fresh migrant surge after Moroccan forces arrested 111 people, mostly sub-Saharan migrants, near Fnideq on August 15. Authorities reportedly used tear gas to disperse a crowd of around 300 people who were preparing to attempt a mass crossing into the Spanish enclave.

Antarctica may have looked completely different millions of years ago. New sedimentary evidence from West Antarctica suggests that nearly 90 million years ago, during the Late Cretaceous period, a lush forest ecosystem existed near the South Pole. Researchers studying a sediment core collected from the Amundsen Sea found fossilized roots, pollen and spores preserved in ancient soil. Tiny pieces of amber also provide evidence that resin-producing trees once grew in the region. The discovery offers a remarkable glimpse into Antarctica’s ancient climate, when temperatures were dramatically warmer than today. Scientists say the evidence points to a wet, temperate ecosystem that survived despite months of polar darkness.

Hurricane Lala strengthened to Category 1 as it battered Hawaii’s Big Island with 75 mph winds and heavy rain, leaving over 40,000 without power amid warnings of floods and mudslides.

Rajesh Kumar Pandey, Station House Officer of Orchha, said that the Independence Day programme was organised for the first time in the Boter village. He added that the jungles of Abujhmad were popular as an impenetrable Naxal frontier.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled a seven-point ‘Saptadhara’ reform framework aimed at accelerating India's journey towards Viksit Bharat@2047. The roadmap focuses on sweeping reforms across manufacturing, agriculture, technology, infrastructure, defence, the green and blue economy, and India's growing global influence.

Indonesia is reeling from a powerful 7.7-magnitude earthquake that struck Flores early Saturday, killing at least 47 people and injuring several others. Hundreds of buildings have reportedly been damaged, while aftershocks continue to rattle the region. Search and rescue operations are underway as authorities assess the scale of the devastation.

India's monsoon devastation continues to mount. In Himachal Pradesh, the death toll has climbed to 183 over 47 days, with 79 lives lost to natural hazards like landslides, falls, and drowning, and losses crossing ₹972 crore. Meanwhile in Arunachal Pradesh, five army personnel have gone missing and three people have been killed as flash floods and landslides batter the northeast. With rain continuing to trigger chaos across multiple states, rescue and relief operations remain a top priority as authorities work to assess the full scale of the destruction.

Devdutt Padikkal hit his maiden Test century (131*) against Sri Lanka in Galle, earning high praise from Sanjay Manjrekar, who called him a "godsend for India vs spinners."

Iran has demanded that Qatar release three Iranian SU-24 pilots whom Tehran claims were captured alive after their aircraft crashed during military strikes six months ago. Qatar denies holding the pilots, calling the claims “misleading statements” and rejecting Tehran’s allegations.

Rahmat Shah’s unbeaten 143 and a record 201-run stand with Sediqullah Atal powered Afghanistan to their highest-ever ODI run chase, beating Ireland in Belfast to complete a 4-0 series sweep.

USS Abraham Lincoln is set to return to the US after more than 250 days at sea amid concerns over sailors’ morale and onboard conditions. CENTCOM chief Adm Brad Cooper praised the crew, while Donald Trump dismissed concerns over the carrier’s prolonged deployment.

Jharkhand students protesting JPSC-JSSC exam irregularities have intensified their agitation, demanding CM Hemant Soren’s resignation. They plan to gherao his residence on August 20 and burn effigies of Soren and Rahul Gandhi