Asia

One man’s hunger strike changed India’s map. Can it still change politics?

• Hunger strikes remain deeply embedded in Indian political protest.
• Sriramulu’s death helped create Andhra and reshape India’s map.
• Wangchuk’s fast has renewed concern over protest and health risks.

Hunger strikes have repeatedly shaped Indian politics, most notably when Potti Sriramulu’s 58-day fast in 1952 helped secure a separate Andhra state for Telugu speakers and contributed to India’s later linguistic reorganisation. The article argues that this legacy, rooted in religious traditions and amplified by Mahatma Gandhi, explains…

No century, but plenty of class – Root leads England to victory

• Root’s unbeaten 99 secured England’s four-wicket win.
• England levelled the ODI series against India.
• The final match will decide the series.

Joe Root made an unbeaten 99 to lead England to a four-wicket victory over India in the second one-day international in Cardiff. The result levelled the three-match series with one match remaining, giving England a timely response after the opening fixture. Root fell just short of a century…

Netflix K-Drama ‘Teach You A Lesson’ Among Most-Watched Series Globally In First Half Of 2026

• "Teach You A Lesson" hit 54.9m views in six weeks on Netflix
• On track to be Netflix's second-biggest Korean show after "Squid Game"
• Topped South Korea's TV chart for three straight weeks

Netflix's Korean drama "Teach You A Lesson" has emerged as one of the streamer's biggest global hits of the year, ranking sixth among the most-watched series worldwide in the first half of 2026 despite premiering as late as 5 June. The action series has notched up 54.9 million…

Root’s 99 not out helps England win to level series

• Root’s unbeaten 99 levelled the ODI series for England.
• England recovered after India collapsed late for 233.
• The series decider takes place at Lord’s.

Joe Root’s unbeaten 99 guided England to a four-wicket win over India in Cardiff, levelling the one-day international series. His composed innings steadied a fragile chase after early wickets and demonstrated the value of patience in challenging batting conditions, with England reaching 235-6 with 5.5 overs remaining. India…

New Street Fighter 6 Fragrances Let Your Room Smell Like Juri’s Feet

GameSpot reports on a new range of Street Fighter 6-themed fragrances, including a scent associated with the character Juri and marketed with a deliberately provocative reference to her feet. The novelty products reflect how video-game merchandising increasingly extends beyond clothing and collectibles into unusual lifestyle items aimed at…

‘Goodness me, what a mess’ – Brook out after ‘horrible dismissal’

• Harry Brook out for 16 attempting a ramp shot.
• England slipped to 53-3 chasing 234 v India.
• Dismissal criticised as reckless given the match situation.

England captain Harry Brook was dismissed for just 16 runs after attempting a risky ramp shot, leaving his side struggling at 53-3 in the second one-day international against India in Cardiff. The wicket sparked criticism of the shot selection, with commentators describing it as a "horrible dismissal" given…

Uber’s $14.8B Delivery Hero deal would nearly double its global footprint

• Uber agrees $14.8bn all-stock deal to buy Delivery Hero
• Deal would nearly double Uber's global delivery footprint
• Delivery Hero sells operations in 14 overlapping markets for $1.6bn to SSW Partners

Uber has agreed to acquire German food-delivery firm Delivery Hero in a $14.8 billion all-stock deal, a move that would almost double the number of markets in which Uber operates and cement its position as one of the largest delivery platforms outside China. The agreement follows weeks of…

‘Pressure on England’ – India remove both openers for perfect start

• England lost both openers cheaply in the second ODI chase
• Ben Duckett caught first ball; Jacob Bethell dismissed soon after
• England slumped to 8-2 chasing India's 234 in Cardiff

England endured a disastrous start to their run chase against India in the second one-day international in Cardiff, losing both openers cheaply inside the opening overs. Ben Duckett was caught off the very first ball he faced, and Jacob Bethell followed soon after, leaving England reeling. The early…

Could China and Russia really destroy Starlink? Only with a boomerang.

• Leaked documents reveal deeper China-Russia military cooperation, including anti-Starlink plans.
• Starlink remains vital to Ukraine and US military operations.
• China's reusable rocket progress may narrow the satellite gap with SpaceX.

An investigation by The Insider, Der Spiegel and Le Monde has revealed documents suggesting China and Russia are cooperating far more closely than previously acknowledged on military technology, including strategies aimed at countering SpaceX's Starlink satellite broadband network. Ars Technica examined the claims with former US defence officials…

‘Excellent’ Archer takes quick wickets to give England control

• Archer takes two wickets in two balls versus India
• India reduced to 193-7 in Cardiff ODI
• Hat-trick narrowly missed; England take control

Jofra Archer struck twice in consecutive deliveries to swing momentum England's way during the second one-day international against India in Cardiff. His breakthrough helped reduce India to a struggling position in their innings, prompting praise from commentators for his "excellent" bowling display. Archer dismissed Axar Patel and Shivam…