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Scientists have discovered that the Milky Way collided with a smaller galaxy containing stars equivalent to 500 million suns just two billion years after the Big Bang. This finding shows that our galaxy did not grow in isolation.

Former Sri Lankan Minister Keheliya Rambukwella was arrested on Tuesday (Aug 18) for allegedly aiding the theft of a centuries-old sacred moonstone from the palace of King Veera Parakrama Narendrasinghe.

The Iran war is putting fresh pressure on U.S. military stockpiles, with Washington facing the challenge of replenishing weapons and munitions after sustained operations in West Asia. As Ukraine and other U.S. allies continue to require military supplies, the strain is raising questions over America's ability to rapidly rebuild its stocks.

Indian shuttler Ayush Shetty pulled off one of the biggest upsets of the BWF World Championships, defeating World No. 1 and defending champion Shi Yu Qi in a thrilling three-game contest. Shetty showcased remarkable composure and attacking play to secure a memorable victory, boosting India's hopes in the tournament and announcing himself on badminton’s biggest stage.

World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency venture linked to U.S. President Donald Trump and his family, is partnering with Hong Kong-based AI platform WorldClaw. The deal is drawing scrutiny because WorldClaw offers access to AI models developed by Chinese technology firms that have faced U.S. national security and intellectual property concerns.

Nigeria’s cocoa farmers are facing a new hurdle to accessing the European market.

Manchester City midfielder Rodri has arrived in Barcelona ahead of his €76.5 million move to the Catalan giants. The 30-year-old midfielder called the transfer a “dream come true” and is set to complete the move after undergoing his medical.

UK PM Andy Burnham backs Ukraine 100% as Russia warns Britain of consequences over British-made drones reportedly used in strikes inside Russia

Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said the US initially sought Iran’s unconditional surrender but subsequently shifted its objectives. Araghchi added that Iran successfully resisted the “world’s largest apparent military,” alongside another army claiming military power.

Pakistan captain Babar Azam has been ruled out of the 1st Test against England at Headingley due to a hand injury. All-rounder Salman Ali Agha will lead the side in his absence.

A shocking murder case from Bengaluru has stunned the city. Police allege that a woman, with the help of her lover, killed her husband and young son following a dispute that reportedly began over sleeping arrangements at home. Investigators are probing the sequence of events and the motives behind the crime. The case has sparked widespread attention due to the disturbing allegations and tragic loss of life.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister C. Joseph Vijay has announced a major expansion of the state's farm loan waiver scheme. Cooperative farm loans of up to ₹75,000 will now be fully waived, while loans between ₹75,000 and ₹1 lakh will receive waivers of up to ₹75,000. Loans above ₹1 lakh will continue to receive a maximum waiver of ₹35,000. The government says the move will provide additional relief to over 1.38 lakh farmers, taking the total beneficiaries to around 13.34 lakh farmers with an overall waiver outlay of about ₹6,220 crore.

Karnataka's Forest Department has stepped up anti-poaching operations in the Hanur Wildlife Range, seizing 20-30 kg of wild animal meat and four tents during a combing operation on August 15. Officials also reported that miscreants damaged 7 anti-poaching camp sheds, 9 residential quarters, and several vehicles, with a complaint now filed at the local police station. The drive comes just after three Tamil men were shot dead by forest officials nearby, an incident Tamil Nadu CM Vijay called a "massacre." Karnataka CM Shivakumar has ordered a magisterial inquiry into that shooting.

Meta is facing mounting regulatory pressure in India after high-level talks with MeitY officials. The government has warned that Meta could risk its “safe harbour” legal protections if it fails to curb unlawful content, including child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and deepfakes, putting greater scrutiny on the tech giant's content moderation practices.

The suit filed in a federal court in Washington accuses the Trump administration, through the FCC, of waging a “retaliatory campaign against ABC for a single reason: it disapproves of what ABC broadcasts.”

Two snakes were found at Shah Rukh Khan's home, Mannat, in Mumbai. However, one of the snakes, about 8 feet long, was successfully captured by Vicky Dubey. The other managed to escape.

US envoy Tom Barrack calls Israel’s strikes on Syria an “unnecessary escalation” as Washington backs de-escalation between Israel and Damascus.

Kerala Chief Minister V D Satheesan has written to PM Modi, urging an urgent review of the Mines and Minerals (Development and Regulation) Amendment Bill, 2026, warning it could undermine states' constitutional and fiscal powers. He specifically flagged Section 9D, which would make states' power to tax mineral-bearing land subject to Central Government criteria.

A major new Google DeepMind study has found that its Gemini 3 Pro model can genuinely shift people's beliefs and spending decisions, even without being explicitly taught manipulative techniques. The research, involving over 10,000 participants across the US, UK, and India, tested real money and commitments rather than just self-reported opinions.