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• The Indian Junior Women’s Team won the AHF Junior Asia Cup 2026 by defeating China in the final on Sunday. • India secured the championship title with a narrow 1-0 victory over the host nation. • This win establishes the Indian junior squad as the top team in the Asian junior handball circuit.

Nazir Afzal to focus in review’s first stage on support given to professor in immediate period before his deathThe University of Cambridge has asked Nazir Afzal, a former chief crown prosecutor for north-west England, to lead the first part of its review into the death of the scholar Jason Arday.Arday died at his home in south London on 14 August, nine days after his resignation as a Cambridge professor amid swirling allegations of plagiarism and inconsistencies in statements about his career. Continue reading...

Crown Prince Haakon’s wife, Mette-Marit, corresponded with late US sex offender between 2011 and 2014, long after he was convictedKing Harald V of Norway has died at the age of 89, the palace in Oslo has announced, triggering the succession of his son, Haakon, whose wife Mette-Marit’s association with Jeffrey Epstein has sparked fierce recent controversy.“It is with deep sadness that we announce that His Majesty King Harald passed away today. King Harald passed away peacefully at Oslo University Hospital on Friday, August 28 at 6.35 am,” the palace said in a statement. Continue reading...

• Five champions were crowned at the BWF World Championships 2026 in New Delhi, including standout performances from Alex Lanier and An Se-young. • In the men's doubles category, China's Liang Weikeng and Wang Chang secured the world title by defeating Malaysia's Goh Sze Fei and Nur Izzuddin in straight games. • Defending champion Akane Yamaguchi advanced to the women's singles final after a victory over Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong with a score of 21-12, 21-17.

• The Singapore Vandas successfully defended their Asian Netball Championship title by defeating Hong Kong with a final score of 57-33. • This victory marks back-to-back championship titles for the Singaporean team, cementing their dominance in the region. • The win is significant as it officially secures Singapore's qualification for the 2027 World Cup.

Former 2GB and 2UE radio broadcaster is facing 22 indecent assault and sexual touching charges. Jones, 85, has pleaded not guiltyFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAlan Jones allegedly kissed his driver, a young man, inside a walk-in wardrobe in James Packer’s personal suite at the Crown Towers hotel in Melbourne, a court has been told.Complainant C said he and a friend went for a drink in Jones’s room when they were visiting Melbourne for a sporting event and they knew it was “nice” because it was Packer’s personal suite. Continue reading...

• Former President Donald Trump and the Saudi crown prince discussed the necessity of dialogue to de-escalate rising tensions in the Middle East. • Trump stated that he cancelled planned attacks on Iran while exploring a potential deal that could involve reopening diplomatic channels. • According to The Washington Post, Gen. Alexus Grynkewich of the US European Command warned Pentagon officials that the US lacks sufficient naval assets to sustain the interception of Iranian ballistic missiles targeting Israel.

• Lauryn Hill was honored with the Living Legend Icon Award at the 2026 BET Awards on Sunday, June 28. • The ceremony featured a star-studded tribute to Hill, who expressed her gratitude to her fans by stating, "I do this because I love y'all." • During her acceptance speech, Hill emphasized the importance of individuality and uniqueness, highlighting her roles as both an artist and a mother.

King Charles’s property management firm rakes in £1.2bn as it continues to benefit from offshore windfarm boomKing Charles’s tax bill: what did we learn and what is still in the dark?King Charles’s property management company has made more than £1bn for the third consecutive year thanks to the boom in offshore windfarms paid for through energy bills.The crown estate, the royals’ portfolio of land and property, reported £1.2bn in profit for the last financial year, almost three times the amount it made three years ago. Two-thirds came from the offshore wind industry. Continue reading...

The influential role vacated by the new Makerfield MP will be fiercely contested by Labour, Reform and the GreensAs Andy Burnham maps out the final steps on his path to Downing Street, he may feel that his future is clear. But a look back over his shoulder reveals a cloudier outlook, inviting the question: what now happens to his former role as Greater Manchester’s mayor?An election has been set for 30 July, and with the job widely seen as having grown under Burnham’s tenure to become one of the most influential in British politics outside Westminster, Labour is desperate to cling on to it – but parties to its right and left both see an opportunity. Continue reading...

Michelin-starred Veeraswamy faces closure as King Charles’s property developer refuses to renew its leaseThe UK’s oldest Indian restaurant will be taking the crown estate to court this month as it faces eviction.Veeraswamy has been serving up curries on Regent Street in London for a century, but now faces closure as the property portfolio owned by King Charles has refused to renew its lease. Continue reading...

Marius Borg Høiby found guilty of ⁠two ​counts of rape, one count of domestic violence and other ⁠crimesMarius Borg Høiby, the son of Norway’s crown princess, has been sentenced to four years in prison after being found guilty of several offences, including two counts of rape. He was also sentenced to a two-year restraining order against one of his alleged victims.The verdict was handed down by the Oslo district court on Monday morning, nearly three months since Høby’s closely watched six-week long trial. Continue reading...

• France has secured a 75-billion-euro investment in artificial intelligence as part of a strategic push to lead the continent's AI sector. • Germany is leading a six-nation initiative—including France, Italy, Spain, the Netherlands, and Poland—to develop a more competitive European capital market. • The OECD has issued a warning that the ongoing war in the Middle East is negatively impacting economic growth across Europe.

Report into royal property affairs reveals disgraced ex-prince generated private income from Windsor Royal LodgeAndrew Mountbatten-Windsor received private income from subletting three cottages on his Windsor Royal Lodge estate while paying a “peppercorn rent” to the crown estate, a report into royal property arrangements has revealed.The National Audit Office (NAO) review also shows that King Charles pays an “adjusted” rent from his private Duchy of Lancaster income, below open market value, for his disgraced brother’s non-working royal daughters, princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, to live in royal palaces. Continue reading...

• Former world No. 1 pair Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won their first Singapore Open title on Sunday, May 31. • The Indian duo secured the victory in the BWF Super 750 tournament by defeating Indonesia's Fajar Alfian and Muhammad Shohibul Fikri. • The win is significant as the pair overcame an initial game deficit to end their recent title drought.

• Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty won the Singapore Open 2026 men’s doubles title on Sunday, ending a two-year title drought. • To reach the final, the Indian duo defeated world No. 1 pair Kim Won-ho and Seo Seung-jae in the semi-finals with a score of 21-19, 21-18. • This victory is significant as it snapped the Korean pair's 34-match winning streak and marks the first BWF World Tour title for the duo since the 2024 Thailand Open.

• Singaporean shuttler Loh Kean Yew suffered a heartbreaking defeat in the final of the KFF Singapore Badminton Open. • Despite playing on home soil, Loh was unable to secure the championship title after a closely contested match. • The loss is significant as it denied Loh a major victory in front of his local supporters and a chance to claim a prestigious home crown.

• London has reclaimed its status as Europe's leading technology hub, overtaking Paris following a significant surge in investment. • The growth is primarily driven by a sharp increase in funding directed toward artificial intelligence (AI) and fintech sectors. • This shift occurs as European policymakers prioritize the development of sovereign AI to decrease strategic reliance on technology from the US and China.

• BTS won the prestigious Artist of the Year award at the American Music Awards, marking a significant achievement for the global K-pop group. • Other notable winners during the ceremony included Sabrina Carpenter, Katseye, and Golden, who is featured in the film K-Pop Demon Hunters. • This victory underscores the continued dominance and growing influence of K-pop within the mainstream American music industry.

• North Korean team Naegohyang won the Asian Women's Champions League on Saturday, marking the first time a North Korean sports team has visited South Korea in eight years. • The victory secures the team's qualification for next year's FIFA Women's Champions Cup, a global tournament featuring champions from six continental confederations. • This event is significant as it represents a rare athletic exchange between the two nations and demonstrates the competitive strength of North Korean women's football.

• Liverpool-based contestants Jo and Kush were crowned the winners of series six of Race Across the World after racing from Palermo, Sicily, to Hatgal, Mongolia. • The duo navigated the ancient Silk Road to reach the finish line three hours ahead of their competitors, securing a shared cash prize of £20,000. • The victory is significant as it marks the first win for a team from Liverpool in the competition's history.

• TIN Media hosted the second edition of the Asian Tourism & Hospitality Awards (ATH Awards) 2025-26 during a gala night in Kuala Lumpur. • Key winners included FELDA Residence Hot Springs for Most Unique Nature Wellness Experience (Malaysia), Jatiluwih Village for Leading UNESCO Cultural Landscape Tourism Destination (Indonesia), and Wings of Time Fireworks Symphony for Leading Tourist Attraction of the Year (Singapore). • The event serves as Asia's benchmark for excellence in the sector, receiving strategic support from organizations such as the Malaysian Association of Hotels (MAH) and the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA) Malaysia Chapter.

• ATEEZ secured the prestigious Daesang (Grand Prize) during the second day of the 2026 Asia Star Entertainer Awards held in Japan. • Stray Kids were crowned Best Group, highlighting a night dominated by top K-pop acts and electrifying live performances. • The event serves as a major celebration of Korean entertainment, recognizing the global influence of K-pop and K-drama stars across Asia.

• Enterprises are facing a critical risk where "invisible" data—hidden within AI systems, SaaS sprawl, and unstructured formats—becomes a liability because it cannot be monitored. • Data Security Posture Management (DSPM) and privacy operations are shifting from mere "compliance theatre" to essential tools for verifying data ownership and access. • This shift is driven by the need to identify exactly what data is held, who has permission to access it, and how to establish trust in that data.

Kirk Moore, who was shot while disarming the attacker, received the honor at Pauls Valley high school on FridayStudents at an Oklahoma high school crowned their principal prom king after he charged, disarmed and was shot by an armed intruder at their campus.Kirk Moore, the Pauls Valley high school principal, received the honor on Friday night after his students voted to honor him for having defended them. Continue reading...

• Amazon Prime Video approved a 10-season fantasy series adaptation of Rachel Vincent's bestselling novel "The Fractured Crown" with a reported $200 million production budget. • The series stars Saoirse Ronan as the lead character and begins filming in New Zealand in September 2026, with the first season expected in 2027. • This investment positions Amazon as a major competitor to HBO's "Game of Thrones" legacy, with showrunner Beau Willimon ("House of Cards") overseeing the adaptation.

Texas city believes loose rules and low taxes will make the US’s biggest banks come running – can it pull it off?As the warm sun rises over the Dallas skyline, SUVs and pickup trucks whiz past an unassuming construction site that is helping cement the city’s Texas-sized financial ambitions.Nestled between towers claimed by Bank of America and JP Morgan, Goldman Sachs has cordoned off 800,000 sq ft for a new Dallas campus able to host more than 5,000 staff. But the $700m (£530m) project is more than a regional expansion plan by one of America’s largest banks. It is another win for the lobbyists behind Dallas’s “Y’all Street” – the Texan city’s aggressive push to steal New York’s financial crown. Continue reading...

Mette-Marit says she ‘did not know he was a sex offender’, despite Googling him three years after his prison sentenceNorway’s crown princess, Mette-Marit, has said she was “manipulated and deceived” by Jeffrey Epstein as she spoke publicly for the first time about her years-long relationship with the late sex offender.She also claimed that she “did not know he was a sex offender or an abuser” – despite telling him in an email in 2011, three years after he had been sentenced to 18 months in prison and pleaded guilty to soliciting sex from girls as young as 14, that she had recently Googled him. Continue reading...