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The second day of the Hay Festival saw famous science writer Simon Singh unleash a ruthless assault on ayurveda, homoeopathy and acupuncture during one of the sessions.

Andrew Miller and Kiran Desai are the leading contenders for the 2025 Booker Prize, with odds favoring Miller's "The Land in Winter." Desai's "The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny" also positions her as a strong contender, potentially making her a two-time winner. The winner will be announced Monday in London.

The restructuring will result in close to 350 employees being sacked — almost 31% of the total workforce. As part of this workforce reduction, iRobot expects to record restructuring charges totalling between $12 million and $13 million, primarily for severance and related costs.

She was wearing tight, tight jeans tucked into knee-high brown leather boots, and a white blouse with one more button undone than there needed to be.” Dripping with seductive anticipation though this close-up is, slinky lines alone wouldn’t have put a gripping tale of greed and lust on the Man Booker Prize 2011 shortlist.

The Collins dictionary entry for the word 'bazball' states: "a Test cricket style characterized by an assertive and aggressive batting approach." This term is slated to be featured in the upcoming print edition of the Collins dictionary next year, although it is already present in the online version. Since its inception, "bazball" has come to symbolize a daring and risk-taking approach. The word was coined after former New Zealand captain Brendon 'Baz' McCullum was appointed the coach of England's Test team in 2022.

Following the buzz of 'Heated Rivalry', Hudson Williams is embracing a new challenge in Crave's intriguing mystery thriller, 'Yaga.' This half-hour drama stars the talented Carrie-Anne Moss, along with Noah Reid and Clark Backo. Williams takes on the role of a missing heir in a captivating twist on the classic Baba Yaga legend, weaving in empowering narratives for women.

As the possibility of a season start date increases, Major League Baseball Players Association board members Chris Iannetta and Andrew Miller are concerned about pay and health.

Acclaimed artist and co-founder of the Kochi-Muziris Biennale (KMB), Bose Krishnamachari, will curate the inaugural edition of Yinchuan Biennale in China, slated for September this year.

Durga, an Australian baby has baffled doctors after she survived outside of the womb for a full-term pregnancy, a medical phenomenon believed to be the world's first.

In Test cricket, Virat Kohli boasts an impressive record of 29 centuries and 30 fifties, a fact highlighted by the legendary batsman Sunil Gavaskar. Gavaskar suggests that Kohli's remarkable consistency and conversion rate may play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the upcoming five-match Test series. Emphasizing further, Gavaskar anticipates a tough challenge for the aggression-driven 'Bazball' approach, especially against the Indian spinners who enjoy the advantage of playing in spin-friendly home conditions.

The Detroit Tigers are converting top reliever Ryan Helsley into a starter, hoping his elite velocity and slider can bolster their rotation. This move offers flexibility, providing an ace-level starter if successful or a high-end bullpen weapon if not. While Helsley possesses the raw tools, challenges remain in developing endurance and a broader pitch mix for multi-inning success.

BAFTA has announced exciting new changes to its annual Television Awards and TV Craft Awards on Sunday. For the first time, three new categories will be dedicated to recognizing outstanding children's television programming and the talented people behind it, according to The Hollywood Reporter.

A government grant mix-up sparked controversy over false claims that the Biden administration spent $50 million on condoms for Gaza, which were actually funds for AIDS prevention in Mozambique. The confusion arose from a misspelling and was exacerbated by misinformation from public figures.

Writer Suketu Mehta once met a cabbie in Mumbai who was missing his village in Uttar Pradesh. "Do you send money home?" asked Mehta.

After months of disappointment, US President Joe Biden's administration sees new hope for reaching a Gaza ceasefire after Israel killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, but the upcoming US elections cast a shadow on prospects for a breakthrough. Netanyahu could be emboldened by Sinwar's death to adopt a Gaza-like "scorched earth strategy" in Lebanon, where Israel last month killed Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, Toossi said.

The Biden administration allegedly allocated $50 million for a condom distribution in Gaza, but no evidence supports this claim, which a former Biden official refutes. The Trump administration has frozen these funds amidst a review of federal spending. Elon Musk's sarcastic reaction to the controversy intensifies public debate on the issue.

Indiana University fired Jim Rodenbush, director of student media, after he resisted censorship demands. The university ended the Indiana Daily Student’s print edition, citing financial difficulties and shifting focus to digital. Editors and legal experts accuse the university of censorship despite claims of editorial independence. The IDS will continue publishing online while print editions cease indefinitely, sparking ongoing debate about free speech and student media autonomy on campus.

Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, known for his ownership of Manchester City, has been implicated in supporting Sudanese commander Gen Mohammed Hamdan Dagalo amidst the country's civil war. Despite Emirati denials, evidence suggests Mansour's involvement in supplying weapons to Dagalo's forces, raising concerns about the UAE's role in the conflict and Mansour's broader influence in the region.

David Miller, known for his hard-hitting style, holds the record for playing the most international cricket matches without featuring in a Test match. He has played in 274 white-ball internationals, surpassing retired cricketer Keiron Pollard's record of 224 matches. While Miller would have loved to play Test cricket, he is grateful for his achievements in limited-overs cricket.

But new government commitments to green transport in China and Europe, as well as curtailments to mining and future investments, have led to a growing consensus the markets are bottoming out

David Szalay's 'Flesh' Wins 2025 Booker Prize

Malini Sen reports from Brussels on how the Bologna process is shaping the future of higher education in Europe while aiming to facilitate student mobility across the globe.

Trump's proposal to turn Gaza into “the Riviera of the Middle East” is provocative, intriguing, outlandish, outrageous — and not at all presidential. The key takeaways from what an expert called an "incomprehensible policy proposal"

Yahya Sinwar, Hamas leader in Gaza, was killed by Israeli forces on October 17, 2024, in southern Gaza. Sinwar had masterminded last year’s deadly attack on Israel. His death leaves Hamas without a clear leader, creating uncertainty in Gaza’s future. Israeli PM Netanyahu called it a major victory and a crucial step towards ending the war.