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Stories from across Asia reflect the region's complexity: from energy markets and trade relations to corporate accountability, data security and competition in emerging industries like electric vehicles. Whether driven by government policy, corporate behaviour or market forces, developments in Asia often ripple through global supply chains, financial markets and international diplomacy, making regional news essential context for understanding world affairs.

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‘The end of an outstanding partnership’ – Bethell departs for 91

  • Jacob Bethell out for 91 after record 192-run opening stand
  • Partnership with Ben Duckett ends series-deciding third ODI innings
  • Match played at Lord's, England off to strong start

Jacob Bethell was finally dismissed for 91 as India claimed their first wicket of the day, ending a record-breaking opening stand of 192 with Ben Duckett in the series-deciding third One Day International against India at Lord's. The dismissal came after England had made a rapid and dominant…

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TESLA’s BRIAN WHEAT: It ‘Annoys Me Personally When People Call Us A ‘Hair’ Band In A Condescending Way’

  • Brian Wheat rejects the "hair metal" label as condescending and inaccurate.
  • He likens TESLA's sound to THE BLACK CROWES and BAD COMPANY, not glam acts.
  • Wheat says he's made peace with the label after years of irritation.

TESLA bassist Brian Wheat has again pushed back against the "hair metal" tag often applied to his band, telling Japanese broadcaster Masa Ito on TVK's "Rock City" that the label is used condescendingly to suggest a group is all image and no substance. He argued TESLA's blues-based, working-class…

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The Sunday Papers

  • Mobile game Love and Deepspace faced intense backlash in China after announcing new character Valko, with established players objecting to perceived sidelining of existing characters
  • Developer received physical threats; Chinese government launched investigation into alleged WW2 references in deleted files and inappropriate sexual content

Sundays are for realising that there's a car in Japan's Super GT racing series this year which is sponsored by horse girl game Umamusume Pretty Derby. Here it is. It's been racing in the GT300 category against, among other cars, a Mercedes sponsored by Hatsune Miku. I'm not…

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MAIL ON SUNDAY COMMENT: The voters demand an election, Mr Burnham – so let them have one

  • Mail on Sunday editorial urges Andy Burnham to call a General Election
  • Comes as Burnham appears set to replace Starmer as PM
  • Labour reportedly in turmoil, with Cabinet and backbench splits

This is a Mail on Sunday editorial arguing that Andy Burnham, who appears set to take over as Prime Minister from Keir Starmer without a General Election, should call one and let voters decide rather than assuming the leadership handover alone confers a mandate. The piece reflects wider…

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‘Damning’ China evidence buried in Trump election files… and the secret emails showing how officials fought to bury it, revealed by former CIA agent

  • Ex-CIA agent alleges China evidence was buried in Trump election files
  • Emails reportedly show officials worked to suppress the material
  • Full details of the evidence and officials involved remain unclear

A former CIA agent has reportedly come forward with claims that "damning" evidence relating to China was buried within files connected to a Trump election matter, alongside internal emails allegedly showing officials worked to suppress it. The allegation, if substantiated, would raise serious questions about transparency within US…

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BAFTA Student Award Winners Include Young Filmmakers From Spain, France, China and America

  • BAFTA revealed its 2026 Student Award winners at a Los Angeles ceremony.
  • Winning films came from Spain, France, China and the US.
  • Chosen from over 600 global university submissions by an industry jury.

BAFTA has announced the winners of its 22nd annual Student Awards, honouring emerging filmmakers from universities around the world across film, games and immersive storytelling. The winners were revealed at a ceremony in Los Angeles, hosted by Elle Osili-Wood, with presenters including Asif Ali, Wil Wheaton and Gina…

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Watch Jonathan Davis and X Japan’s Yoshiki perform orchestra-backed version of Korn classic Freak On A Leash

  • Jonathan Davis joined Yoshiki for a surprise orchestral duet in LA
  • They reworked Korn's "Freak On A Leash" with a full orchestra
  • Performance took place during Yoshiki's Walt Disney Concert Hall shows

Korn frontman Jonathan Davis made a surprise appearance alongside X Japan's Yoshiki during a concert in Los Angeles, joining him for an orchestra-backed rendition of Korn's nu metal classic "Freak On A Leash". The performance formed part of the first of Yoshiki's two-night stand at the Walt Disney…

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Caitlin Clark set to debut new colorway for Nike signature shoe Saturday against New York Liberty

  • Caitlin Clark to debut new Nike shoe colourway on Saturday.
  • Game is against the New York Liberty.
  • Part of Clark's ongoing Nike signature shoe line.

Caitlin Clark is set to unveil a new colourway of her Nike signature basketball shoe during the Indiana Fever's game against the New York Liberty on Saturday. The launch continues Nike's rollout of Clark's signature line, reflecting her growing commercial profile as one of the WNBA's most marketable…

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READ THE DOCUMENTS: White House releases election integrity files after Trump speech

  • White House released election-integrity documents after Trump's televised address
  • Materials address voting vulnerabilities, alleged Chinese acquisition of voter data, Michigan voter-registration issues, and noncitizens on voter rolls

The White House released four batches of election-integrity documents, including files on voting-system vulnerabilities, China’s alleged acquisition of voter data, and more.

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Indiana coach Curt Cignetti becomes unstoppable thanks to latest development on recruiting trail

  • Joel Klatt ranks Indiana in his early top 10 for 2026.
  • Praise follows Curt Cignetti's national championship-winning season.
  • Strong recruiting is cited as key to Indiana's continued rise.

Indiana Hoosiers head coach Curt Cignetti is being tipped for continued success as college football pundit Joel Klatt places Indiana in his early top 10 rankings for the 2026 season. The recognition follows Cignetti's remarkable turnaround of the programme, which culminated in a national championship win, and reflects…

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