Chain Saws and Joy: A Sculptor’s Evolution
Leilah Babirye, who emigrated to the United States from Uganda amid threats against L.G.B.T. people, puts queer life and belonging at the center of her art.
Bayern win German Cup opener
Harry Kane now has 148 goals in 150 games in all competitions for Bayern Munich. Photo: AFP GERMANY: A Harry Kane double helped holders Bayern Munich come from a goal down to win 4-1 in their German Cup opener at second division Osnabrueck on Wednesday. Tom Bischof and Michael Olise also got on the scoresheet … Read more
Shanto, Mahmud back for Asian Games
Najmul Hossain Shanto last played a T20I in May 2025. Photo: AFP Bangladesh have recalled Najmul Hossain Shanto and Hasan Mahmud to their T20I squad for the Asian Games in September, with Litton Das returning as captain after recovering from a hamstring injury. Litton missed Bangladesh’s recent series against Zimbabwe and Australia but resumes the … Read more
Why the Courts Struggle to Tame Big Tech
[After finding antitrust violations, federal courts have been reluctant to impose harsh sanctions. They fear meddling in markets where technology is racing ahead.
Is Magnesium Better for Sleep Than Melatonin?
The supplement is rising in popularity among those hunting for better sleep. We asked experts whether the science justifies the hype.
Lake Ontario Is One of Many Bodies of Water Caught in a Naming Fight
President Trump’s bid to call it ‘Lake America’ stands out in a world full of contested place names, which often represent deeper political or territorial disputes.
Which Investors Will Get Rich From Anthropic’s IPO?
[When Anthropic goes public in a blockbuster offering, which investors will profit? The answer says a lot about how much start-up investing has changed over the years.
El Niño likely to strengthen further, persist into 2027, WMO says
Very strong El Niño can shift rainfall, temperature patterns worldwide, and fuel extreme weather, like typhoons El Nino warms surface temperatures in the central and eastern equatorial Pacific Ocean. PHOTO: AFP The El Niño weather phenomenon is set to strengthen further into 2027, raising risks of extreme weather into next year, the World Meteorological Organisation … Read more
Lenders back private-sector growth
[ FinMin highlights fiscal, external improvements as institutions pledge further support ISLAMABAD: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Pakistan’s development priorities, with Vice President Yingming Yang commending the country’s progress in macroeconomic stabilisation and improved sovereign credit ratings during a meeting with Finance Minister Muhammad Aurangzeb, a statement from the … Read more
Stokes set to open for Adelaide
Ben Stokes is set to open the batting for the Adelaide Strikers. Photo: AFP SYNDEY: “Role model” Ben Stokes is set to open the batting for the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League, with club coach Tim Paine saying the former England skipper was made for the job. All-rounder Stokes, who signed for the … Read more