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The primary broadcast will come from the Observatorio Astrofísico de Javalambre in Teruel, where totality lasts 1 minute 21 seconds starting at 20:31 CEST, backed by additional feeds from León and Frómista as a hedge against cloud skies.

Allan Border Medal 2026 winner Travis Head opens up on his role as Australia's Test opener, admitting he is not a traditional top-order batter ahead of the Darwin Test.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has announced temporary checks on air and sea travel from Spain, citing a surge in irregular migration linked to crossings from Morocco into Spain's North African enclave of Ceuta. The move tightens controls between the two Schengen-area countries and comes amid growing migration pressures across Europe.

Charlie Gillespie and Justice Smith have reportedly cast in the second season of Heated Rivalry. The first season had premiered in 2025.

Researchers have achieved a historic and controversial milestone by using generative AI genome models to design completely functional, synthetic viruses from scratch. Published in the journal Science, the AI-created bacteriophages successfully targeted and destroyed antibiotic-resistant superbugs in lab tests. However, leading health security experts are raising urgent biosecurity alarms, warning that the technology could be misused to design lethal human pathogens. We break down the science, the booming AI bio-market, the safety caveats, and the growing risks of AI.

Britain’s high streets are discovering an uncomfortable truth: when the weather heats up, shopping cools down. An unusually intense spell of summer heatwaves in July didn’t just push up temperatures, it reshaped consumer behavior in ways retailers couldn’t ignore. Instead of strolling through bustling town centres, shoppers chose to shop online.

Ukraine's expanding drone campaign is now hitting Russia's commercial infrastructure, with repeated strikes targeting warehouses operated by wildberries, Russia's largest e-commerce platform.

FIFA President Gianni Infantino and UEFA have denied allegations regarding a six-figure payment and MBA sponsorship for an alleged secret lover during his time as UEFA general secretary.

The HAPIDA SKYNeX is a fully electric flying vehicle that is quite different from conventional flying machines that rely heavily on aviation fuel or experimental vehicles exploring ethanol-based propulsion.

KATSEYE leader and member Sophia Laforteza is taking a temporary break from the group to prioritise her mental health and overall wellbeing. Read to know more.

One Night Only is a high-concept romantic comedy starring Callum Turner and Monica Barbaro, released in theaters on August 7, 2026, by Universal Pictures. Directed by Will Gluck, the filmmaker behind hit rom-coms like Easy A and Anyone But You.

Australian head coach Andrew McDonald hints key stars including Pat Cummins and Mitchell Starc could skip IPL 2027 to manage workload ahead of a packed international schedule.

Delhi recorded its wettest first week of August since 2011 with 127 mm of rain. Heavy showers caused waterlogging and traffic disruptions, while the IMD issued a yellow alert and forecast more rain till Aug 10.

The Wing Commander was taken into custody on the night of May 31, after the IAF's intelligence wing passed on specific information about the case to Delhi Police.

The ongoing conflict has severely aggravated Iran's economic collapse, pushing average annual inflation to over 60%, driving food inflation past 130%, and forcing sharp cuts to subsidized fuel quotas. The International Monetary Fund projects Iran's wartime economy to contract by 6.1%.

Andrew Flintoff steps down as England Lions head coach after 23 months to take over at Big Bash League franchise Sydney Thunder.

As the U.S. midterm elections approach, political observers in Tehran are closely monitoring sliding domestic approval ratings for President Donald Trump. Public dissatisfaction with the protracted military conflict with Iran, rising inflation, and energy market pressures have cratered support for the White House's handling of both foreign and domestic policy.

'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Earns $1 Billion Within Six Days'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' Earns $1 Billion Within Six DaysSony and Marvel's superhero blockbuster Spider-Man: Brand New Day has officially crossed the $1 billion milestone at the global box office in just six days. The film, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and starring Tom Holland, is now the second-fastest movie in cinema history to hit ten figures

Tate McRae and Jack Hughes have reportedly ended their relationship after months of being romantically linked. Read to know more.