England’s Harry Brook apologized on Thursday for clashing with a nightclub bouncer in October during the tour of New Zealand that preceded the Ashes series that Australia comprehensively won 4-1.
Aussies overcome jitters to secure Sydney win
Mitchell Starc took 31 wickets. Travis Head posted three centuries and tallied 629 runs. Alex Carey completed 28 dismissals.
Sindhu, Satwik-Chirag secure quarterfinal spots
Star shuttler PV Sindhu produced an impressive performance, defeating Japan’s Tomoka Miyazaki to book her spot in the women’s singles quarterfinals but India’s challenge ended in the men’s singles at the Malaysia Open Super 1000 badminton tournament here on Thursday.
Nationwide internet blackout’ in amid protests
Iranian protesters on Thursday stepped up their challenge to the clerical leadership with the biggest protests yet of nearly two weeks of rallies, as authorities cut internet access and the death toll from a crackdown mounted.
Minneapolis on edge after fatal shooting of woman
Minneapolis was on edge after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer fatally shot 37-year-old Renee Nicole Macklin Good during a major immigration enforcement operation under the Trump administration.
Lebanon moves to disarm non-state groups
The Lebanese military announced it has completed the first phase of its plan to deploy across southern Lebanon and disarm non-state groups, including Hezbollah, following the U.S.-brokered 2024 ceasefire with Israel.
Trump pulls US from UN agencies
President Donald Trump has announced the withdrawal of the United States from 66 international organisations, including 31 United Nations bodies and 35 non-UN institutions, saying they are redundant, mismanaged and contrary to American interests.
Denmark views US talks as vital dialogue on Greenland
Denmark has welcomed a US meeting next week to discuss President Donald Trump’s renewed interest in Greenland, emphasizing the importance of dialogue that includes both Denmark and Greenland.
Power cut areas for tomorrow
Power supply will be suspended in the following areas on Saturday (10-01-2026) from 09.00 am to 02.00 pm for maintenance work.
Modern bus terminal in Mamallapuram nears completion
The construction of a state-of-the-art bus terminal in Mamallapuram, being built at an estimated cost of ₹90.50 crore, is progressing at a rapid pace and is expected to be completed by July, according to officials of the Chennai Metropolitan Development Authority (CMDA).
