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Couple Relieved After Whale Strike Destroys Yacht in Remote South Pacific

Jeremy and Gemma Cooper say they are relieved to be safe after their yacht, the Tai Tam, collided with a sperm whale roughly 500 miles off New Zealand, leaving the vessel destroyed in one of the South Pacific’s most remote sailing corridors. The incident underscores the hazards faced by long-distance mariners far from immediate rescue, where wildlife encounters, weather and isolation can turn catastrophic within minutes.

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India Sports & Cricket35m ago

Hardik Pandya Suffers Fresh Shin Injury, Ruled Out of India's New Zealand White-Ball Tour

India all-rounder Hardik Pandya has suffered a fresh injury to his right shin, dealing another setback to a comeback that has already been delayed multiple times in recent months. The injury will keep him out for at least three weeks, ruling him out of the upcoming white-ball tour of New Zealand and raising fresh concerns over his fitness trajectory ahead of future assignments.

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India Sports & Cricket3h ago

Ajit Agarkar's selection tenure nears end amid shifting power lines in Indian cricket

BCCI senior chief selector Ajit Agarkar appears set to leave his post after a turbulent but influential stint that began with optimism and ended amid changing leadership dynamics in Indian cricket. His final selection committee meeting, sources indicate, came just over a week ago when the panel named squads for the West Indies series and the Irani Cup, with Rohit Sharma's future once again under scrutiny.

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India Entertainment & Culture9h ago

Guardian to Stream Venice Prize-Winning Documentary 'NAZA' Free Worldwide After Theatrical Run

The Guardian and French distributor mk2 Films have announced a broad theatrical rollout for the Venice Special Jury Prize-winning documentary NAZA, followed by a free global release on the newspaper's website. The film, which examines Israel's military and intelligence establishment through the lens of investigative reporting, is also at the centre of a political storm in Israel, where officials have attacked its filmmakers and supporters have rallied in their defence.

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India Entertainment & Culture10h ago

Benedict Cumberbatch Says Open Planet Film Left Him 'Turbocharged' About Nature

Benedict Cumberbatch has described presenting the Open Planet documentary How to Live on Earth as a deeply energising experience that sharpened his understanding of the natural world. The actor said the film's humour, expert voices and three-part structure helped him avoid imitating Sir David Attenborough while still bringing authority and authenticity to the project.

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Pharma, Biotech & Global Health8h ago

WHO Mourns David Nabarro, Global Health Champion Who Bridged Disease, Food Security and Climate Action

The World Health Organization is mourning the death of Dr David Nabarro, a veteran international health leader who died Friday at his home at age 75. Widely respected for his work on malaria, outbreaks, food security, nutrition and climate change, Nabarro served as WHO's Special Envoy on COVID-19 until his passing and left a deep imprint across the UN system and beyond.

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Defence, Intelligence & Aerospace7h ago

Hegseth Hosts Australia's Marles at Pentagon as Allies Mark 75 Years of Security Partnership

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth welcomed Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles to the Pentagon on Thursday, underscoring the depth of the U.S.-Australia security relationship. The meeting marked the 75th anniversary of the historic alliance linking Australia, New Zealand and the United States, a partnership that remains central to Indo-Pacific defense strategy.

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