AUKUS nations to partner on unmanned undersea vehicles by 2027

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 00:54:27 GMT

SINGAPORE: The United States, the United Kingdom, and Australia are working together to build unmanned underwater vehicles under their AUKUS defense agreement, U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on May 30.

In a joint statement, AUKUS said these vehicles will start being delivered in 2027.

Morocco team arrives in US ahead of FIFA World Cup campaign

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 05:03:41 GMT

New York [US], June 4 (ANI): The Morocco football team has arrived in the United States ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, stating that the squad has 'touched down' and is ready to play the tournament, which is set to take place from June 12 to July 20 in the United States, Mexico and Canada.

Morocco will begin its World Cup Group C campaign against Brazil in New Jersey on June 13, before facing Scotland in Bo

FIFA World Cup 2026: A look at sons who will be carrying their father's legacies forward

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 05:00:29 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): A total of 27 fathers and sons have featured in the FIFA World Cup so far, and the number will increase during the upcoming edition co-hosted by Mexico, the US and Canada.

Erling Haaland, Luca Zidane, Kristian Thorstvedt are among the footballers who will be aiming to make their fathers and countries proud with their performances in the upcoming edition of the marquee tournament

Commerce Secy holds talks on India-UK CETA implementation with UK Permanent Secy

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 21:03:23 GMT

New Delhi [India], June 3 (ANI): Commerce Secretary Rajesh Agrawal on Monday met UK Permanent Secretary Amanda Brooks on India-UK Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement implementation.

He said in a post on X that they took stock of progress and worked though the sticking points.

'Engaged in extensive discussions with UK Permanent Secretary Ms. Amanda Brooks on India-UK CETA implementation. Took stock of

Women's T20I: Ireland edge past West Indies by 1 run, seal first-ever win against Caribbean

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 08:31:05 GMT

Dublin [Ireland], June 2 (ANI): Ireland moved to the top of the Tri-Nation Women's T20I series standings after a dramatic one-run DLS victory over West Indies in the fourth match of the tournament, also marking their first-ever win against the Caribbean side in the format.

Chasing 142 in 20 overs on Monday (local time), Ireland's pursuit was anchored by Orla Prendergast, who produced a composed unbeaten 71 off 46

BCB to nominate ICC representatives after June 7 elections

Sun, 31 May 2026 17:03:14 GMT

Dhaka [Bangladesh], May 31 (ANI): The Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has clarified that its representatives to the International Cricket Council (ICC) Board and the ICC Business Corporation (IBC) Board will be nominated following the completion of the BCB's election process, which is scheduled to conclude on June 7.

The BCB also understands that a delegation from the ICC is expected to visit Bangladesh in the com

Nothing is so hard for Indian athletes, we can also do everything: Sprinter Animesh Kujur during PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat programme

Sun, 31 May 2026 14:34:54 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Sprinter Animesh Kujur, who along with athlete national-record holder Gurindervir Singh, spoke with Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his Mann Ki Baat address on Sunday, said that both of them have been selected for the Commonwealth Games and will strive to perform better in the upcoming competitions.

Animesh noted that the recent sports event at Ranchi saw Gurindervir Singh bre

PM Modi begins his Mann Ki Baat address with India's achievements in athletics, talks with sprinters Gurindervir Singh, Animesh Kujur

Sun, 31 May 2026 07:00:03 GMT

New Delhi [India], May 31 (ANI): Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday began his Mann Ki Baat radio programme with recent achievements of Indian athletes in athletics and said the national record in the 100-metre race had been broken thrice in two days at the 29th National Senior Athletics Federation Competition 2026 in Ranchi.

PM Modi spoke with Gurindervir Singh and Animesh Kujur, who talked about their practi

Ludhiana leg of Indian Athletics Series will be CWG qualification platform for athletes: AFI

Sat, 30 May 2026 18:06:19 GMT

Ludhiana (Punjab) [India], May 30 (ANI): The Ludhiana leg of the Indian Athletics Series scheduled for June 13 in Punjab will act as a Glasgow Commonwealth Games qualification platform, Chairman of the AFI (Athletics Federation of India) Selection Committee, Adille Sumariwalla, has said.

Sumariwalla said the AFI is giving athletes another opportunity to meet Commonwealth Games qualification standards in their eve

Gulveer Singh becomes first Indian to run sub-4-minute mile

Sat, 30 May 2026 16:34:55 GMT

Cleveland [US], May 30 (ANI): Gulveer Singh, 27-year-old Asian Games bronze medallist in the men's 10,000m, became the first Indian runner to clock a sub-four-minute mile on Saturday at the 24th Annual Music City Track Carnival. The World Continental Tour was organised at Lee University Cleveland Campus in the USA.

Gulveer Singh posted a time of 3:55.63 seconds to finish first in the Men's 1 Mile Pro event on Sat

Fifteen years on, the Dupont de Ligonns case still haunts France

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:23:39 GMT

To the outside world, the Dupont de Ligonns family appeared to lead a somewhat ordinary life in the outskirts of the western French city of Nantes. Described as a polite and discreet family man by his neighbours, Xavier worked as an entrepreneur, selling advertising space and tourist guide listings. His wife, Agns, worked as a local school assistant and taught catechism. Their children Benot, 13, Anne, 16, Thomas, 18 a

Brazil striker Igor targets World Cup glory

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 06:45:23 GMT

NEW JERSEY, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Brazil striker Igor Thiago said Wednesday he is eager to make history as the South American team bids for its sixth World Cup title in the United States, Canada and Mexico.

The 24-year-old described the June 11-July 19 tournament as a "unique chance" that he doesn't intend to waste.

"I'm very happy to be one of the players called up and to be able to be around these guys," h

FIFA World Cup Group C preview: Brazil enters group under scrutiny

Thu, 04 Jun 2026 02:18:52 GMT

MEXICO CITY, June 3 (Xinhua) -- Brazil headlines Group C as it seeks a sixth World Cup title, with Morocco aiming to build on its historic run in Qatar and Scotland and Haiti making long-awaited returns. The group will be played entirely in the United States, with Brazil carrying the weight of expectation and its three rivals looking to seize a rare opportunity on the global stage.

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FIFA World Cup squads confirmed

Wed, 03 Jun 2026 01:46:04 GMT

GENEVA, June 3 (Xinhua) -- All 1,248 players of the 48 teams at the 2026 FIFA World Cup have been confirmed following the submission of final squad lists to FIFA, the world football governing body announced Tuesday.

Lionel Messi of Argentina, Cristiano Ronaldo of Portugal and Guillermo Ochoa of Mexico will feature in their sixth World Cup campaigns, while Cabo Verde, Curacao, Jordan and Uzbekistan are going to p

Reform UK surged in the Scottish election. Here's where the party picked up the most support

Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:01:55 GMT

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The Scottish parliamentary election in May saw Reform UK return the same number of MSPs to Holyrood - 17 - as Scottish Labour. This remarkable result - effectively from a standing start - showed that the party is now a force to be reckoned with in Scotland just as in other parts of the UK. But where did it attract votes north

Scottish elections: why did Labour see its worst result in the history of devolution?

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 07:37:06 GMT