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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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Forget ‘Indiana Jones,’ Nicolas Cage’s Adventure Hit Is a Streaming Smash on Hulu

  • National Treasure is back among Hulu's most-watched films in the US.
  • The 2004 hit earned $331 million worldwide despite poor reviews.
  • Cage is enjoying wider streaming success, including Spider-Noir.

Entertainment site Collider reports that Nicolas Cage's 2004 action-adventure National Treasure has re-entered the streaming charts, ranking among the most-watched films on Hulu in the United States. The piece frames the film as Cage's answer to the Indiana Jones franchise and part of a wider run of streaming…

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Pentagon releases new batch of UFO files, China’s Tianwen-2 reaches its asteroid target, and more science stories

  • Pentagon releases fourth batch of declassified UFO/UAP files publicly.
  • China's Tianwen-2 reaches asteroid 2016HO3, imaged from 20km away.
  • Sample return to Earth expected in late 2027.

Engadget's weekly science round-up highlights three developments, led by the US Department of Defense's release of a fourth batch of declassified files on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAPs), commonly known as UFOs. The documents are being uploaded to a public database on a rolling basis as part of a…

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England facing defeat in Knight & Beaumont’s farewell

  • England need 327 more runs on the final day to survive.
  • Beaumont bowled for a golden duck in her farewell innings.
  • Bhatia's 113 made her the first female Test centurion at Lord's.

England are heading for a heavy defeat in the one-off women's Test against India at Lord's, with the match overshadowed by the emotional farewells of retiring stars Tammy Beaumont and Heather Knight. Set a world-record chase of 457 after India declared on 341-7, the hosts closed day three…

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‘She departs the grand, old stage’ – Knight’s final dismissal

  • Heather Knight makes 13 in her final England appearance.
  • She was caught by Richa Ghosh at Lord's.
  • England slumped to 34-4, chasing 457 to win.

England batter Heather Knight was dismissed for the final time in an England shirt during the third day of the one-off Test against India at Lord's, marking the end of an era in the women's game. She fell for 13, caught by wicketkeeper Richa Ghosh, as England's chase…

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First ball, final time – Beaumont ends England career with golden duck

  • Tammy Beaumont out first ball in her final England innings.
  • India's Kranti Gaud took the wicket at Lord's.
  • England chasing a distant 457 to win the Test.

England batter Tammy Beaumont ended her international career with a golden duck, bowled first ball by India's Kranti Gaud on day three of the one-off Test at Lord's. The dismissal marked an anticlimactic finish for one of England's most experienced women's cricketers, coming in what was confirmed as…

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Success by spin – Ecclestone puts herself on Lord’s honours board

  • Sophie Ecclestone is the first English woman on Lord's honours board.
  • She took five wickets in India's second innings.
  • The milestone came on day three of the one-off Test.

England spinner Sophie Ecclestone has become the first English woman to be named on the Lord's honours board, achieving the milestone by taking a five-wicket haul during the one-off Test against India. The feat, recorded on day three of the match, marks a notable moment in women's cricket,…

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History maker – The best of Bhatia’s brilliant century at Lord’s

  • Yastika Bhatia scored 113 runs on day three of England v India Test match
  • First woman to achieve a Test century at Lord's, a historic milestone
  • Innings featured notable batting performances showcasing technical skill

Yastika Bhatia produces a stunning innings to score 113 on day three of the one-off Test between England and India, with the century putting Bhatia into the record books as she becomes the first woman to score a Test century at Lord's.

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Oda beats GB’s Hewett to retain Wimbledon wheelchair title

  • Tokito Oda of Japan successfully defended his Wimbledon wheelchair men's singles title by defeating Great Britain's Alfie Hewett
  • Oda secured victory in straight sets to retain his championship status at the tournament

Japan's Tokito Oda defeats Great Britain's Alfie Hewett in straight sets to retain his Wimbledon wheelchair men's singles title.

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Guy Ritchie’s ‘Indiana Jones’ Meets ‘National Treasure’ Epic Passes Massive Streaming Milestone

  • Ritchie's recent theatrical releases have underperformed commercially, but his films have found significant success on home video and streaming platforms
  • The director is developing television series across Paramount+, Netflix, Prime Video, and Apple TV simultaneously
  • His $180 million Apple TV feature film achieved strong viewership numbers despite receiving mixed critical reviews

Guy Ritchie’s Fountain of Youth has crossed a major streaming milestone, nearly 1 year after the adventure tentpole first premiered.

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Jones makes brilliant catch as England strike early on day three

  • Wicketkeeper Amy Jones produced an exceptional diving catch to dismiss India's opening batter Smriti Mandhana for 70 runs
  • England struck early on day three at Lord's, preventing Mandhana from reaching a century
  • India progressed to 161-2 in their second innings despite the loss of their key opener

Amy Jones takes a brilliant diving catch to remove Smriti Mandhana, as India's opening batter misses out on making a century at Lord's as she departs for 70, with the tourists 161-2 in their second innings at Lord's.

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