Hammering

• Indian shuttler HS Prannoy and youngster Anmol Kharb were eliminated from the Taipei Open 2026, with seventh seed Prannoy falling in straight games (9-21, 19-21) to Hong Kong's Jason Gunawan. • In contrast, Indian women's singles players Tanvi and Devika advanced to the quarterfinals after defeating opponents from Indonesia. • The tournament will feature an all-Indian quarterfinal between Unnati and Devika, guaranteeing India at least one spot in the women's singles semifinals.

• A record-breaking heat wave in 2026 is severely impacting European productivity, transport, retail, and tourism, turning extreme weather into a permanent corporate cost. • Rail operators in France, Belgium, and the UK have reduced services due to track buckling, while the Louvre implemented early closures from Wednesday through Saturday. • The human toll is significant, with French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu reporting at least 40 drownings since June 18 as people sought relief in water.