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Pakistan skipper Babar Azam "90% fit" for Lord's Test

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:33:32 GMT

London [UK], August 26 (ANI): Pakistan Test captain Babar Azam said he has recovered well after a couple of practice sessions ahead of the second Test against England at Lord's and is '90 per cent fit' heading into the match and the remainder of the series.

Azam is set to return to the playing XI for the second Test against England at Lord's. The second Test between England and Pakistan is scheduled to begin at L

Pakistan seamer Aiman Anwer announces retirement from international cricket

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 18:59:52 GMT

Lahore [Pakistan], August 26 (ANI): The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Wednesday, August 26, confirmed that fast bowler Aiman Anwer has announced her retirement from international cricket with immediate effect.

Anwer, who made her international debut for Pakistan Women in 2016, played 37 T20Is and became the 37th player to represent Pakistan in the format. She also featured in eight ODIs during her international

"We are now in a very good position": Selection chief Habibul Bashar confident Bangladesh can reach WTC Final

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 04:04:09 GMT

Dhaka [Bangladesh], August 25 (ANI): Bangladesh selection chief Habibul Bashar believes his side are well placed to reach the ICC World Test Championship Final for the first time.

The Asian side returned from Australia on Monday after drawing their two-match Test series 1-1 and currently sit fourth in the World Test Championship standings, with six matches remaining in the cycle, as per the ICC website.

Opinion: What 9.39 seconds says about human ingenuity

Mon, 24 Aug 2026 04:45:26 GMT

BEIJING, Aug. 24 (Xinhua) -- At the second World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Saturday, China's Tien Kung Ultra humanoid robot clocked 9.39 seconds at the finish line, shattering the 9.58-second men's 100-meter world record set by Jamaican sprinter Usain Bolt 17 years ago.

The comparison is irresistible, though the two feats are hardly equivalent: Bolt shows how fast the human body can run; the robot shows

"Would like to milk my body for all I can for Tests": Starc after Australia's win at Mackay

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:59:29 GMT

Mackay [Australia], August 23 (ANI): Following his side's win over Bangladesh at Mackay, veteran Australian pacer Mitchell Starc spoke on his longevity in Test cricket, saying that he will 'milk his body' as much as he can for the longer format and expressed his readiness for the South Africa Tour in September-October.

Starc, 36, continued delivering peak performances for Australia, securing yet another 'Player o

CPL 2026: Saint Lucia Kings finish home leg on high note as Matthew Forde and Kamil Pooran Inspire six-wicket win

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 16:29:11 GMT

Gros Islet [Saint Lucia], August 22 (ANI): Saint Lucia Kings signed off their home leg of the Caribbean Premier League 2026 in emphatic fashion, defeating Jamaica Kingsmen by six wickets at the Daren Sammy National Cricket Stadium early on Saturday to go top of the table.

A sensational first five-wicket haul from Matthew Forde, followed by a match-winning unbeaten 81 from Kamil Pooran, and an explosive debut from

AUS vs BAN, 2nd Test: Starc, Shoriful dominate as day belongs to left-arm pacers

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 15:31:23 GMT

Mackay [Australia], August 22 (ANI): After a poor outing with the bat, a sensational six-wicket haul by pacer Shoriful Islam helped Bangladesh fight back, ending the first day of the second Test against Australia at Mackay on Sunday on a high.

At the end of day one, Australia was 165/8, with Cameron Green (51*) and Nathan Lyon (10*) unbeaten. They were leading by 101 runs against Bangladesh, who were skittled ou

Starc goes past Anderson as Bangladesh avoid embarrassment at Mackay; Aussie batting woes continue

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 06:58:14 GMT

Mackay [Australia], August 22 (ANI): Mitchell Starc surpassed England pacer James Anderson for most instances of first-over wickets in Test cricket, while Bangladesh avoided the embarrassment of being bowled out for their lowest score in the longest format during the second Test at Mackay on Saturday.

During the first innings, as Australia opted to field, Starc started the innings with the first-ball wicket of S

Humanoid robot breaks Usain Bolt's 100m record in China

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:45:17 GMT

Faceless humanoids exceeded humanrecordsand delighted hundreds of spectators at theWorld Robot Gamesover the weekend inBeijingasChinashowcased its dominance in the industry.

Dozens of humanoids and their human operators descended on Beijing's Olympic speedskatingarena Sunday to compete in events fromathleticsandboxingto football and martial arts.

During Saturday's opening ceremony, a Chinese robot broke Jam

Humanoids break records at Beijing Robot Games

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:45:17 GMT

Dozens of humanoids and their human operators descended on Beijing's Olympic speed skating arena Sunday to compete in events from athletics and boxing to football and martial arts.

During Saturday's opening ceremony, a Chinese robot broke Jamaican legend Usain Bolt's record for the 100-metre dash, a feat splashed across headlines in Chinese state media.

The white and headless humanoid called Tiangong Ultra

Humanoid robots break human records at World Robot Games in Beijing

Sun, 23 Aug 2026 11:45:17 GMT

Faceless humanoids exceeded humanrecordsand delighted hundreds of spectators at theWorld Robot Gamesover the weekend inBeijingasChinashowcased its dominance in the industry.

Dozens of humanoids and their human operators descended on Beijing's Olympic speedskatingarena Sunday to compete in events fromathleticsandboxingto football and martial arts.

During Saturday's opening ceremony, a Chinese robot broke Jam

Chinese humanoid robot shatters 100-metre world record

Sat, 22 Aug 2026 23:57:43 GMT

BEIJING, 23rd August, 2026 (WAM) -- A Chinese humanoid robot has broken the 100-metre sprint world record previously held by Jamaican track legend Usain Bolt during the opening of the World Humanoid Robot Games in China.

During the opening ceremony of the games in Beijing, a robot developed by the Chinese team "X-Humanoid" crossed the finish line in a record time of 9.39 seconds, eclipsing Bolt's long-standing ma

AI for Good: How the UN uses AI to advance human rights

Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

For Ari, a six-year-old boy withlearning difficulties in Jamaica, artificial intelligence (AI) opened the door to something many children take for granted: reading a book in his own language. Thousands of miles away, gold miners in Ethiopia are being screened more quickly for tuberculosis, while communities around the world are breathing cleaner air thanks to faster detection of methane leaks.

UN chiefAntnio Gute

Trump mail voting order- Judge clears USPS way for now

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 20:41:29 GMT

Trump mail voting order- Judge clears USPS way for now

Ora Banda Mining rakes in cash in latest financial year

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:10:05 GMT

Ora Banda Mining rakes in cash in latest financial year

Theo James and David Beckham Bring Stella Artois Into The Gentlemen Universe

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 10:33:08 GMT

Theo James and David Beckham Bring Stella Artois Into The Gentlemen Universe

Official Govt & Legal Notices For August 25 2026

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 07:33:51 GMT

Official Govt & Legal Notices For August 25 2026

Fantasy Football at 35,000 Feet- How ESPN and United Made a Fantasy Stunt a Reality

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 03:32:15 GMT

Fantasy Football at 35,000 Feet- How ESPN and United Made a Fantasy Stunt a Reality

Ground in former mining village is STILL sinking almost four months on

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 02:07:28 GMT

Ground in former mining village is STILL sinking almost four months on

Parole Authority Contradicts Judge on Extremist Ideology

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:32:50 GMT

Parole Authority Contradicts Judge on Extremist Ideology

Rewatch the Late Dolly Partons Iconic Ads Over the Decades

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 23:36:12 GMT

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2 Weeks, 4 Brand Apologies. Will Any of Them Make a Difference?

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:38:28 GMT

2 Weeks, 4 Brand Apologies. Will Any of Them Make a Difference?

Ad-Supported Streaming Keeps Growing While Broadcast Falls

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:37:38 GMT

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EXCLUSIVE- The Trade Desks Top Engineering Exec Departs After More Than 12 Years

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 21:35:47 GMT

EXCLUSIVE- The Trade Desks Top Engineering Exec Departs After More Than 12 Years

Four Alabama HBCUs to receive $1 million each from JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon's family foundation

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 17:57:15 GMT

Four Alabama HBCUs to receive $1 million each from JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon's family foundation

Three injured in reported Hollygrove stabbing, New Orleans police say

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 19:35:53 GMT

Three injured in reported Hollygrove stabbing, New Orleans police say

Libyan man cleared over Lockerbie terrorist bombing dies - The Herald

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:04:10 GMT

Libyan man cleared over Lockerbie terrorist bombing dies - The Herald

New 76ers gear sold during event at Xfinity Mobile Arena store NBC10 Philadelphia

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 12:33:21 GMT

New 76ers gear sold during event at Xfinity Mobile Arena store NBC10 Philadelphia

Wheatland Union High School continues to receive bomb threats, class in session

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:09:05 GMT

Wheatland Union High School continues to receive bomb threats, class in session

Centerbase and Scan Logic Partner to Deepen Financial Strength for Midsize Law Firms

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 01:08:11 GMT

Centerbase and Scan Logic Partner to Deepen Financial Strength for Midsize Law Firms

Lord Elliott welcomes High Court vindication in Drumcree parade case

Tue, 25 Aug 2026 19:35:06 GMT

Lord Elliott welcomes High Court vindication in Drumcree parade case