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4G-connected charging case means Plaud One can record without a smartphone or Wi-Fi Up to 30 hours of recordings can be stored using the charging case $249.99 price tag comes with $200 of Plaud AI credits, but ongoing AI features can require a subscription Plaud is taking another shot at making AI hardware useful with a pair of earbuds that can record, transcribe and summarize conversations without being connected to a smartphone. The Plaud One Explorer Edition combines wireless earbuds with a c

AS THE death toll surges, UK families have moved to Nepal in search of their missing relatives. The death toll from the floods in Nepal and Tibet has risen to at least 475, with several hundred people missing, including 537 tourists. Among the British nationals reported missing are a 13-year-old girl and 14-year-old boy. On Friday, Nepalese authorities released a list of the names of all known missing tourists, 33 of which are British nationals. Fishtail Tours and Travels confirmed Leena Bector,

Highlights: She refused to fit the traditional mould Glamour never stopped her being taken seriously She built a career without abandoning her roots She chose not to have children Her philanthropy became part of her legacy Dolly Parton's greatest act of rebellion may not have been a song, a film role or even the creation of Dollywood. It was the decision to live her life according to her own rules. She emerged from a poor Tennessee family and became one of the world's most recognisable entertain

Highlights Kangana Ranaut and Baba Ramdev have become embroiled in a public war of words following her Generation Gutter remarks. Ranaut has now accused Ramdev of crossing every boundary of decency and told him not to give her character lessons. The actor-turned-politician also brought up the controversies surrounding Ramdev and Patanjali in her response. Kangana Ranauts latest clash with Baba Ramdev can be traced back to her comments about protesters at Jantar Mantar. The BJP MP used the phrase

Highlights: PM2.5 was linked to 8.82 million cancer cases from 2000 to 2020. The study examined 109 million cancer cases across 952 locations. PM2.5 was associated with higher risks of several cancers beyond lung cancer. Women showed higher attributable risks for most cancers. Researchers say the findings underline the need for stronger air quality policies. Air pollution is often discussed in terms of coughing, breathing difficulties and lung disease. A new global study suggests its impact may

Highlights Actor Jang Dong Yoon is set to marry actress Kim Seung Yun in October. The couple reportedly kept their relationship private for years, with even close friends unaware they were dating. The pair first met while working on the 2019 K-drama The Tale of Nokdu . Jang Dong Yoon is preparing to get married, but the actor's relationship has been kept so private that the announcement came as a surprise even to people close to him. According to an exclusive report from Osen, Jang will marry ac

Around 1,500 Unite union members at Arriva North London are striking for four days from Tuesday over unbearable cab temperatures. Drivers say their compartments can hit 40C, and have reported heatstroke, fatigue and near misses because of the heat. More than 40 bus routes across the capital will be affected, with ten more strike days planned up to mid-October if the row is not settled. London bus drivers are walking off the job this week, and the reason comes down to something most commuters hav

Highlights Disney is bringing Thanos back as part of the upcoming Avengers: Infinity Defense attraction at Disney California Adventure. The new experience is set to open in 2028 as part of the wider Avengers Campus expansion. Iman Vellani returns as Kamala Khan alongside several familiar Marvel stars. A new chapter for Thanos at Disney Marvel fans are getting another chance to encounter Thanos as Disney prepares to expand its Avengers Campus with Avengers: Infinity Defense . The attraction, whic

Andy Burnham has reportedly shelved plans to place Thames Water into a special administration regime, at least for the time being. Officials are said to be worried about a possible 2 billion bill landing on taxpayers, along with the risk of losing in court. Thames Water's creditors are pushing ahead regardless, with plans to take formal control of the company this autumn. Just weeks after talking tough on Thames Water, it looks like Andy Burnham has hit pause. The prime minister had been droppin

Government unveils first 10 billion wave of low-cost housing funding 60% of homes to be for social rent, in line with previous government's target More than 7 billion of 39 billion (10-year) funding earmarked for London First wave to support construction of more than 70,000 new homes THE UK government has set out plans to spend 10 billion on lower-cost housing for renters, with a particular focus on London. Around 60% of homes delivered through the funding will be for social rent, a subsidised c

Highlights: Charli XCX shared playful holiday snaps from Lake Como. The singer posed in a colourful bikini and pink heels. Husband George Daniel joined her for the Italian escape. The group enjoyed boat trips, food, drinks and mountain views. Fans flooded the post with compliments about her holiday look. Charli XCX appears to have found the perfect antidote to a busy summer: a boat, a bikini, Lake Como and absolutely no reason to take herself too seriously. The British pop star has given fans a

Highlights Pranay Reddy Vanga has made fresh claims about Deepika Padukone's exit from Spirit . He alleged that remuneration, scheduling and other disagreements were behind the casting change. The producer also alleged that details discussed privately about the film were leaked. Deepika Padukone 's exit from Sandeep Reddy Vanga's Spirit has taken a fresh turn after producer Pranay Reddy Vanga made new claims about the circumstances surrounding her departure. The actress had originally been linke

Highlights Kangana Ranaut has responded to Sharmila Tagore's comments on Vande Mataram . Tagore said some sections of the song may not align with the beliefs of people who believe in one God. Kangana defended the song's imagery as poetry and urged people to move beyond a Hindu-Muslim mindset. Kangana Ranaut has reacted to Sharmila Tagore' s comments on Vande Mataram , pushing back against the veteran actor's concerns about the religious references in the National Song. Tagore recently spoke abou

The treatment could reduce insulin injections from 365 a year to just 52. NICE has recommended the weekly treatment, but it still needs MHRA approval. People who rely on carers or struggle with daily injections could benefit most. For some people with type 2 diabetes, managing their condition could soon involve one insulin injection a week instead of one every day. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has recommended insulin efsitora alfa, also known as Onswik and made by

Highlights Sonam Kapoor wore an all-black anarkali with a hand-embroidered Pichwai-inspired dupatta. The intricate drape was crafted on a tussar georgette base with resham and kasab detailing. Heritage jewellery, a bejewelled clutch and pointed pumps completed the look. Sonam Kapoor has once again made a case for Indian craftsmanship , this time with a look that brought together traditional art, classic silhouettes and elaborate jewellery. The actress stepped out for a jewellery brand event in a

Highlights Premalu has disappeared from JioHotstar just as the trailer for its Hindi remake Prem Keetanu was released. Fans have questioned why the Malayalam hit was removed ahead of the remakes October theatrical release. The remakes trailer has already faced criticism from viewers who compared it unfavourably with the original. There is something particularly awkward about launching a remake while the film it is based on has suddenly become harder to watch. That is exactly what has happened wi

Highlights Disney has confirmed release dates for several major theatrical titles across 2028 and 2029. Ryan Goslings Ghost Rider will arrive in cinemas on 28 July 2028. The slate also includes X-Men , Tangled , Black Panther 3 , Incredibles 3 and Coco 2 . Disney has given audiences a clearer picture of its upcoming theatrical plans, locking in dates for a string of major releases stretching into 2029. Among the biggest announcements is Ryan Gosling s Ghost Rider , which now has a confirmed cine

Highlights Niu Lai , a crude animation made by a two-person team, has become an unlikely Chinese box office hit. The film initially made just 842 before online mockery turned it into a viral sensation. Its latest box office has passed 1.6 million, putting the tiny production alongside major blockbusters. A crude animated film about a calf and a skylark has gone from being mocked online to becoming one of the most unlikely box office stories of the year. Niu Lai , translated as The Cow is Coming

Two people were killed and 13 injured after the strike on the plant. Energy and blast furnace facilities were damaged in the attack. The steelworks was previously hit by a Russian missile strike in 2022. Russias missile war has hit one of Ukraines biggest industrial businesses, with ArcelorMittal Kryvyi Rih, the steel plant owned by Indian billionaire Lakshmi Mittal, partially halting production after an overnight strike. Two people were killed and 13 employees and contractors were injured after

Highlights Fresh social media reports claim Anirudh Ravichander and Kavya Maran could marry in Greece later this year Some posts have circulated November 10 as the wedding date, while others mention November 11 Neither Anirudh, Kavya nor their families has officially confirmed a wedding or the reported Greece plans The latest speculation follows earlier comments from Anirudhs uncle Y G Mahendran, who described the proposed marriage as a sure thing Wedding speculation surrounding music composer A

Highlights Kalyani Priyadarshan has joined Ranveer Singh in Pralay , which has begun filming in Mumbai The post-apocalyptic zombie thriller is being directed by Jai Mehta and is planned on a large scale Producer Hansal Mehta says the film is an original story developed around Jai Mehtas vision Kalyani Priyadarshan is moving from the fantasy world of Lokah into a very different kind of cinematic universe. The actor has joined Ranveer Singh in Pralay , an ambitious post-apocalyptic zombie thriller

A BRITISH-INDIAN family is seeking support to help their 18-month-old son, Eliyas, access an investigational treatment in the United States for an ultra-rare genetic condition. Eliyas has TUBB4A-related leukodystrophy, a neurological disorder that affects the development of myelin, which helps the brain communicate with the rest of the body. Genetic testing confirmed that he carries a disease-causing variant in the TUBB4A gene. He undergoes physiotherapy to work on movement and developmental mil

UK consumer confidence fell to 42.9 in August from 43.4 in July. Job security dropped to its lowest level since April 2023. Household finances improved slightly, while the technology sector continued to report stronger confidence. UK consumer confidence weakened in August as concerns over job security reached their lowest point in more than three years. The S&P Global UK consumer sentiment index fell to 42.9 from 43.4 in July. A reading below 50 indicates that households remain broadly negative

Indias maritime tradition is the worlds oldest, with an unparallelled continuity since the Neolithic Age [9th Millenium BCE]. Golbai Sasan, a Neolithic site on the east coast of India in Odisha state, has provided invaluable archaeological evidence of ship-building activities and sea faring forays. During the Sindhu-Saraswati era [3300-1300 BCE], India had developed a mature sea-faring tradition based on maritime trade. The ancient port of Lothal in Gujarat, constructed around 2300 BCE, is an ou

Highlights: Arsenal are in talks with Bayer Leverkusen over a possible deal for England defender Jarell Quansah. Quansah made Thomas Tuchel's World Cup squad as a right-back option this summer, chosen ahead of Trent Alexander-Arnold. Leverkusen paid Liverpool 30m for Quansah last July and are reportedly reluctant to sell, with four years left on his contract and a Liverpool buy-back clause still attached. Jarell Quansah at a glance Age 23 (born 29 January 2003) Position Centre-back, right of a b

Highlights Nicole Kidman has reflected on her marriage to Tom Cruise in a new Vogue interview The actor said their relationship felt completely natural when they fell in love Kidman recalled being 22 or 23 when she married the Hollywood star She also opened up about the media scrutiny surrounding her two divorces Nicole Kidman has looked back on her marriage to Tom Cruise, recalling how quickly their relationship became serious and how natural it felt to her at the time. In a new interview with

UK FIREFIGHTERS were under significant pressure as they battled multiple wildfires amid soaring temperatures and drought conditions, the head of the National Fire Chiefs Council (NFCC) said on Friday. Images showed scorched fields and burnt-out homes in Stourbridge in central England, where residents were evacuated and people were treated for smoke inhalation after a fire spread on Thursday, the UKs hottest day of the year so far. Three firefighters were hospitalised while fighting the blaze sou

Highlights Suriya and Mamitha Baiju bring an easy charm to an unconventional romance The film avoids turning its age gap and surrogacy into predictable sources of conflict The first half balances comedy, romance and family drama effectively The second half becomes more emotional, stretched and predictable There is something refreshing about a family film that does not turn every difference between its central characters into a problem. Vishwanath And Sons finds much of its charm in the unusual p

Highlights Netflixs six-part series adapts Miles Franklins 1901 feminist novel Phillipa Northeast stars as Sybylla Melvyn, a young writer determined to avoid the life chosen for her The adaptation combines period drama with modern music, frank sexuality and stories of racism and social inequality An erotic poem, a scandalised grandmother and a young woman with little interest in marriage make for an unexpectedly lively opening to My Brilliant Career . Netflixs six-part adaptation of Miles Frankl

Highlights Gunil is leaving Xdinary Heroes after JYP Entertainment agreed to terminate his exclusive contract His departure follows an online post alleging that he repeatedly insulted fans The band will continue as a five-member group following the exit Xdinary Heroes have been hit by a major line-up change after drummer Gunil announced his departure from the band amid controversy over allegations that he insulted fans. JYP Entertainment confirmed on Thursday that Gunil would leave the group and

INDIA, without several key players, will face Sri Lanka in Galle from Saturday in the first of a two-Test series, with coach Gautam Gambhir under pressure. Jasprit Bumrah, Washington Sundar and Sai Sudharsan are out injured for India, who have recorded eight wins and 10 defeats in 20 Tests under Gambhir. India lost 2-0 at home to South Africa in November and are fifth in the World Test Championship (WTC) standings. Sri Lanka are sixth. Shubman Gill's side have handed maiden call-ups to spinner S

Frasers Group has bought Harvey Nichols out of administration for an undisclosed sum. Four UK stores could be rebranded as House of Fraser or Flannels. The Knightsbridge and Edinburgh stores are expected to remain under the Harvey Nichols name. Harvey Nichols has been rescued from administration by Mike Ashley's Frasers Group, but the deal could mark the beginning of a very different future for one of Britain's best-known luxury department stores. Frasers bought the chain on August 13, the same

Highlights Awarapan 2 has generated around 270,000 in gross advance bookings Batwara 1947 has recorded around 67,500 in day-one pre-sales Emraan Hashmis sequel has sold more than 100,000 tickets ahead of the Independence Day clash Emraan Hashmis Awarapan 2 is pulling away from Sunny Deols Batwara 1947 before the two films face off at the box office, with the sequel currently holding a fourfold lead in advance bookings. The latest figures show Awarapan 2 at around 270,000 in gross pre-sales, comp

STUDENTS in England recorded a new high in the proportion gaining A* grades in A-level subjects, with 9.7 per cent receiving the top grade, up from 9.4 per cent last year and above pre-pandemic levels. Northern Ireland recorded the highest proportion of A and A* grades at 30.7 per cent, followed by Wales at 29.6 per cent and England at 28.7 per cent. A total of 262,820 UK 18-year-olds have earned university places this year, including more students from disadvantaged backgrounds, said Vivienne S

Highlights Nicholas Hoult has reportedly been cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBOs Harry Potter series. The actor is expected to appear in the second season, based on Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets . Hoult recently played Lex Luthor in Superman . Nicholas Hoult is reportedly taking on a very different kind of villain after his turn as Lex Luthor in Superman . The British actor has been cast as Gilderoy Lockhart in HBOs new Harry Potter series, according to multiple entertainment outlets in

Highlights The Moon will cover up to 96 per cent of the Sun over the UK this evening, with maximum eclipse around 7.12pm BST from London. Certified ISO 12312-2 eclipse glasses are the only safe way to look directly at it but a cereal box pinhole viewer works just as well, and takes minutes to build. The eclipse isn't visible from India this time, since it falls during India's night-time hours but it is visible from the UK, which means the traditional Hindu Sutak Kaal observance (where practise

The UK is the first European country to approve Eli Lillys Foundayo pill. The tablet is taken once a day without food or water restrictions. NHS availability will depend on a separate NICE assessment. The UK has become the first European nation to approve a new daily weight-loss pill, giving patients another option beyond the injectable treatments that have dominated the GLP-1 market. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) approved Eli Lillys orforglipron, sold under the

UK courts will confiscate Meta smart glasses from people entering judicial buildings. Restaurants, pubs, theatres and private clubs are also restricting their use. Meta sold 7 million pairs last year despite the growing privacy backlash. The problem facing Meta smart glasses is no longer just about people feeling uncomfortable around a camera they cannot easily see. In England and Wales, the glasses are now facing restrictions in courts, while restaurants, pubs, theatres and private members' clu

Israel has proposed a roughly 700 km pipeline linking Saudi Arabia to Eilat. The route could connect to an existing 254 km pipeline from Eilat to Ashkelon. The idea could reduce reliance on Hormuz, but it is not yet an agreed Saudi-Israel project. Saudi Arabia and other Gulf oil producers are looking for ways to keep their exports moving when the region's main shipping routes become dangerous. One idea now being pushed by Israel is a new Saudi-to-Israel oil pipeline that could eventually allow G

Highlights Brittany Snow has joined the cast of The Housemaid's Secret . The psychological thriller is the direct sequel to 2025's The Housemaid , which earned around $400 million worldwide. Sydney Sweeney, Michele Morrone, director Paul Feig and screenwriter Rebecca Sonnenshine are all returning. After the surprise success of The Housemaid , its sequel is continuing to build an even bigger ensemble. Brittany Snow has signed on for The Housemaid's Secret , joining Sydney Sweeney in the follow-up

Apple has launched a fresh legal challenge against the UK government's demand for access to encrypted user data. The dispute centres on whether authorities can require Apple to create access to protected iCloud information. Privacy groups warn the outcome could have wider implications for digital security and user privacy. Apple has launched a fresh legal challenge against the UK government over its attempt to gain access to encrypted iCloud data, setting the stage for a court battle that could

Highlights Rebecca Ferguson says Lady Jessica appears in just one scene in Dune Part Three . The character's reduced role closely follows the events of Frank Herbert's Dune Messiah . Denis Villeneuve says the final film shifts its focus to Paul Atreides' rule and its consequences. Rebecca Ferguson has confirmed that fans should not expect to see much of Lady Jessica in Dune Part Three, revealing that her role is limited to a single scene already shown in the film's trailer. While the revelation

A 24-year-old British Sikh woman was killed in a stabbing at a property in west London, while a man in his 20s was injured and remains in hospital, the Metropolitan Police said. Police identified the woman as Kirandeep Kaur. Officers attended the property on Uxbridge Road in Hayes with the London Ambulance Service on Sunday after reports of the incident. Kaur was found with stab injuries and was pronounced dead at the scene despite the efforts of emergency services. The Metropolitan Police arres