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Paris Olympic gold medallist Viktor Axelsen stated that he held no personal grudge against the Badminton World Federation (BWF). However, he went on to highlight several issues with the sport’s governing body, including a lack of attention to players' concerns and insufficient efforts to address mental health challenges within the sport. Axelsen’s remarks underscored frustration among athletes over being unheard and unsupported in key areas critical to their well-being.

European Space Agency (ESA) teams at Redu, Belgium are trying to perform a software tweak to fix the ongoing issue with their Proba-3 satellite, the launch of which has been put on hold at the Indian spaceport in Sriharikota.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday (December 3) declared martial law in an unannounced late night address broadcast live on YTN television, claiming he would eradicate "shameless pro-North Korean anti-state forces."

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's legal team has filed a motion to dismiss his felony hush money conviction, citing similarities with U.S. President Joe Biden's recent pardon of his son, Hunter Biden. Watch in for more details!

Israel has launched intense airstrikes on Lebanon, marking the deadliest attacks since a ceasefire was implemented. Despite the truce in place, these raids have escalated tensions, causing significant casualties and raising concerns about a potential breakdown of the fragile peace.

Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Devendra Fadnavis will be sworn in as Maharashtra chief minister on December 5, News agency PTI reported Wednesday. The final decision to confirm Fadnavis's name as the chief minister of India's richest state was taken in the BJP core committee meeting earlier in the day (Dec 4). Watch in for more details!

The government of French Prime Minister Michel Barnier is facing collapse after right- and left-wing parties have promised to put forward a no-confidence vote against it amid a budget dispute.

Maharashtra caretaker Chief Minister Eknath Shinde is set to take the oath as Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra on Thursday (Dec. 5), along with Bharatiya Janata Party's (BJP) Devendra Fadnavis, who will be sworn in as the Chief Minister, reported Indian news agency ANI.

Sukhbir Singh Badal, senior Punjab politician and former deputy chief minister of the north Indian state, faced a gun attack on Wednesday (Dec 4) when a man shot at him while the Shiromani Akali Dal (SAD) leader was serving penance outside the Golden Temple in Amritsar.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken warned Wednesday (Dec. 4) against a resurgence of the Islamic State group in Syria, as he called for a de-escalation in fighting in the war-torn country.

Pakistan is set to tighten regulations on social media by making changes to its cyber crime laws, aiming to strengthen control over online activities. These amendments are expected to impact users and platforms operating within the country.

Namibia's ruling SWAPO party was declared winner Tuesday of last week's disputed elections, ushering in the southern African country's first woman president after a disputed vote that the main opposition has already said it does not recognise.

Work-life balance and toxic work practices in corporate firms have become the talk of the town in recent months. Be it the Indian business tycoon N R Narayan Murthy, who set the internet on fire with his "70 hours of work" comment, or the young CEOs of Indian tech companies like Zepto and Greptile.

Ukrainian troops are worried about the fate of the Kursk operation as Kyiv continues to lose ground. The troops have been asked to continue fighting until Trump takes office. Watch in for more details!

The English Football Association will not take action against Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi after the defender again displayed a religious message on his armband. Wion's Mohammed Saleh gets you the details.

The Israeli military is increasing its presence in central Gaza, reinforcing military bases and demolishing Palestinian buildings. This move indicates that Israel may be preparing to maintain long-term control over the area. Watch in for more details!

The world's best badminton player has called out the sport's governing body for not caring about the well-being of the players. Two-time Olympic champion Viktor Axelsen criticised the badminton world federation in a series of posts on x. Wion's Mohammed Saleh gets you the details.

Uber has launched "Uber Shikhara," India's first water transport service, in Kashmir, offering a unique way to explore the region's iconic Dal Lake. This service aims to provide convenient and scenic travel options for residents and tourists.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday (Dec 4) abandoned his short-lived attempt to enforce martial law in the country. This comes after lawmakers voted against his declaration and thousands took to the streets to protest.