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A major study analyzing more than 12 million death certificates has found that pilots and flight attendants face some of the highest rates of radiation-related cancer deaths among U.S. workers. Researchers say prolonged exposure to cosmic radiation at high altitudes may increase the risk of cancers including leukemia, melanoma, breast and thyroid cancer, raising fresh concerns about the long-term health risks faced by airline crews.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are returning to the UK with their children, 6 years after they moved to the US following their resignation from their roles as senior members of the royal family. Security, constant war with the media and family tensions had led to the couple's move.

The United States is preparing to issue a stern diplomatic warning to dozens of partner nations, telling them they must choose between Washington and Beijing in the escalating global artificial intelligence race. According to a leaked internal U.S. State Department draft reviewed by sources, the administration is targeting 35 countries that signed an American "AI Opportunity Statement" in June.

The COVID-19 origins debate has taken a new turn following a guilty plea by Dr. David Morens, a former senior adviser to Dr. Anthony Fauci at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID). Morens pleaded guilty in a federal court to conspiracy charges involving the concealment of government records and evading public records laws concerning pandemic-related research grants.

The remarks allude to long-standing Indian concerns over delays in designating Pakistani-based terrorists linked to attacks on Indian soil, as well as unsuccessful Pakistani attempts to list Indian nationals.

A NASA observatory is set to crash in the coming weeks after the mission sent to save it was declared a failure on Wednesday. Swift has been dragging down for months because of a decaying orbit. Saviour mission LINK has been spinning and no fix has worked.

Amit Shah is set to chair the Southern Zonal Council meeting in Tamil Nadu today, bringing together representatives from five states and three Union Territories. From water sharing to education and major infrastructure projects, here's what is on the table.

The two paceman took five wickets each as Pakistan were dismissed for a meagre 171 on the first day of England's post-Bazball era, with Joe Root starting his second stint as full-time England captain.

Harvard University has agreed to a $53 million class-action settlement to resolve civil lawsuits brought by families whose loved ones' remains were stolen and sold on the black market. The scandal centers around Cedric Lodge, the former manager of the Harvard Medical School morgue, who systematically stole body parts—including brains, skin, bones, and dissected heads—from cadavers donated for medical research between 2018 and 2020.

Bangladesh is holding its presidential election on Thursday, with BNP nominee Mirza Fakhrul Islam Alamgir set to win due to the ruling party’s two-thirds majority. The 78-year-old BNP leader will succeed Mohammed Shahabuddin, who stepped down on July 24.

The development followed after FSSAI asked food businesses to stop using “100%” on food labels, packaging and promotional material. The regulator had underscored that the labelled term in the products could create a false impression of absolute purity or superiority.

United States President Donald Trump has emphasized the critical importance of maintaining a positive personal rapport with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, stating that their mutual understanding helps stabilize the Korean Peninsula. In recent statements, Trump highlighted that Kim has consistently treated him with respect and noted that ongoing diplomatic engagement remains a priority for constructive bilateral relations.

Russia and Ukraine have exchanged a fresh wave of intense strikes, leaving casualties and widespread destruction on both sides. A prominent market in Kyiv was reportedly gutted in Russian strikes, while Ukraine claimed to have targeted a missile fuel production facility in Russia's Rostov region.

The Indian government is rolling out a major nationwide outreach initiative targeted at Gen Z, titled 'One Day, One University'. Under this proposed program, a Union Minister will visit a designated university campus every single day to engage in direct dialogue with students, listen to their perspectives on national issues, and share details regarding youth-centric government welfare and employment schemes.

US-Iran tensions escalate as Donald Trump announces what he calls the “most crushing economic operation ever” against Iran. The move signals a major expansion of Washington’s economic pressure campaign as the conflict between the US and Iran intensifies. Watch this report for the latest developments, Trump’s Iran strategy, sanctions and the wider impact on the Middle East and global economy.

Nigeria’s political landscape heats up as former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and Peter Obi challenge President Bola Ahmed Tinubu ahead of the country’s next elections. The opposition leaders are seeking to build a stronger political front as Nigeria prepares for another closely watched electoral battle. Watch this report for the latest developments, political alliances, and what the challenge could mean for Tinubu and Nigeria’s opposition.

Congress said it will sing only the first two stanzas of Vande Mataram, citing a 1937 CWC resolution. BJP president Nitin Nabin attacked the party as the “new Muslim League”, escalating the row over the national song and its status alongside Jana Gana Mana.

Five years after they stepped down from their roles as senior members of the royal family and moved to the US, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to move back to the UK along with their children.

The NALSAR controversy is moving from courtrooms to the streets, with a protest against BCI chairman Manan Kumar Mishra planned in Delhi today. But what exactly triggered the demand for his resignation? Here's all you need to know.