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Sperm from UK is being exported to other countries, leading to dozens of half-siblings: Report

Sperm donations initially made in the UK are being exported to other countries in violation of rules, creating a situation of children being 'mass-produced' in multiple countries in Europe and beyond, according to a report.

West Asia Peace Talks: US State Secy Blinken to meet Netanyahu and top Israeli leaders

Making a renewed push to seal a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken is meeting top Israeli leaders in Tel Aviv. Watch in for more details!

Fans cheer for Kanye West as he visits pro-Trump rally in Tesla cybertruck with Bianca Censori

Kanye West is still rallying behind Trump. One would think that he must be done with those days when he vouched for Trump as president of the US but he quashed those rumours as he appeared in Beverly Hills on August 17 with wife Bianca Censori to support a Trump rally.

Pat Cummins relies on Green and Marsh to ‘get the job done’ against India in Border-Gavaskar series

Australia Test captain Pat Cummins says he and the management rely on the two all-rounders – Cameron Green and Mitchell Marsh to play a handy role with the ball as the hosts aim to win back the coveted Border-Gavaskar trophy.

Women have increased risk of Bipolar Disorder when headed towards Menopause: Study

More number of women are likely to develop bipolar disorder in the years leading up to menopause, according to a recent UK study. The study analysed more than 100,000 women for four years around their menopause years to conclude that their chances of developing bipolar disorder had significantly risen.

Mindy Kaling, Kerry Washington among celebs to host Democratic National Convention in Chicago

As the Democratic National Convention is set to kick off in Chicago on Monday, several prominent figures, including comedian-actress Mindy Kaling, actor Kerry Washington, Ana Navarro, and Tony Goldwyn, have been confirmed as hosts for the convention, The Hill reported, citing officials.

Kangana Ranaut claims her struggle was more difficult than fellow industry 'outsider' Shah Rukh Khan

Months after Kangana Ranaut called her and Shah Rukh Khan as the 'last of the stars', the actress has now stated that her struggle to find a footing in the industry was 'more difficult' than Khan's.

India's mpox update: India safe, no new cases since March; high-level meeting finds ‘low outbreak risk’

Amid fears over a potential mpox global outbreak, India held a high-level meeting on Sunday (Aug 18) to assess its preparedness. The latest assessment presented at the crucial meeting led by the Prime Minister's Principal Secretary, P K Mishra, shows that since March 2024, the nation has had no reports of cases of mpox.

Indian Coast Guard's new facilities in Tamil Nadu and Puducherry to aid rescue, pollution response ops

The Indian Coast Guard's mission to ensure zero life loss at sea, tighten maritime security, and to protect the oceans and marine life, received a boost, as Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated three new facilities in Chennai and Puducherry.

Pro-Palestine protests may overshadow Kamala Harris's moment at DNC

As Chicago welcomes Democrats for their national convention, security services are braced for an array of possible threats -- from potentially violent protests to lone wolf bids to avenge the attempt on Donald Trump's life.

Eknath Shinde reveals MVA government's arrest plot against Fadnavis to undermine BJP

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has accused the previous Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) government of conspiring to arrest his current deputy, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis.

Former Indian Army chief General Sundararajan Padmanabhan dies at 83

Former Indian Army Chief General Sundararajan Padmanabhan passed away in Tamil Nadu's Chennai, the Indian Army said on Monday. Commissioned into the Regiment of Artillery, General Sundararajan Padmanabhan assumed charge of the Indian Army, as the 20th Chief of Army Staff, on September 30, 2000.

Kolkata medic rape-murder case: Outraged doctors raise heat in New Delhi; parents slam Mamata Banerjee

The parents of the Kolkata trainee doctor who was allegedly sexually assaulted and murdered at the RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata called upon their fellow citizens to stand with them until all accused are caught.

Ukraine's Incursion Into Russia: Does Kyiv intend to seek a foothold in the region?

It's been less than 2 weeks into its stunning cross border incursion. Ukraine has destroyed a key bridge in Russia's Kursk region and struck a second one nearby on Sunday and the destruction of the first bridge that span the same river near the town of Glushkovo is expected to impede deliveries of supplies to Russian forces repelling Ukraine's incursion. Watch in for more details!

US Elections: Ahead of Democratic National Convention, Harris implies Donald Trump a coward

Harris is now heading into the Democratic National Convention riding a historic Whirlwind. Harris's campaign has broken records for fundraising packed arenas with supporters and turned the polls in some crucial battle ground states in the favor of the Democrats. Watch in for more details!

Morning brief: Pak govt's reason for slow internet; South China Sea faceoff updates, and more

The Pakistan government has held people responsible for using too much VPN which resulted in slowing down the internet. The government while conveniently blaming the people for the problem, did not even acknowledge that it is the government itself that has caused the problems with the internet to begin with.