From Xbox to battlefield? US military reportedly considers gaming-style controls for laser weapons in Hormuz
The US military is deploying high-energy laser weapons in the Strait of Hormuz to take on drones in the Middle East, with soldiers using modified Xbox game controllers to operate the systems.
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Defending champion Italy scripts stunning comeback as hosts China knocked out of Billie Jean King Cup
Jasmine Paolini once again proved decisive for Italy as the defending champions overcame China 2-1 in Shenzhen to book their place in the Billie Jean King Cup semi-finals for a fourth successive year.
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Nobody Wants This Season 3 trailer shows Joanne and Noah moving in as new challenges await
The trailer for Nobody Wants This Season 3 was released on Thursday night. It picks up with Joanne and Noah after they chose to stay together at the end of the previous season. This time, the couple is no longer dealing with the question of whether they will be together. Instead, they are figuring out what happens once they actually start building a life together.
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Several delegates walk out as Netanyahu starts speech at UNGA, Israeli PM calls them ‘moral cowards’ | VIDEO
Several delegations walked out of the United Nations General Assembly hall in New York on Thursday as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu began his address at the 81st UNGA session. The dramatic walkout came amid intense international criticism of Israel over its military actions and the continuing Gaza conflict. As officials left the hall, Netanyahu responded sharply to the departing delegates. Turning to those who remained, he said, “Before I begin, just a quick announcement: if there are any other moral cowards who haven’t yet left this hall, please do so now. Thank you very much.” The address then became a strong defence of Israel’s actions and a direct response to the criticism being levelled against the country on the international stage. Netanyahu also used the UN platform to speak about what he described as growing anti-Semitism and called on Jews around the world to remain confident in the face of threats.
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Xi Jinping calls for stronger China-US ties: ‘Let us nurture beautiful flowers of Sino-US friendship’
Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday (local time) called for stronger China-US ties and said, ‘Let us nurture beautiful flowers of Sino-US friendship.’ He also thanked US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump for their hospitality during his visit, saying the two leaders had reached a common understanding on several issues to guide China-US relations.
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Rinku Singh sets eye on Test cricket, expects Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma to play ODI World Cup 2027
After proving his mettle in the shortest format of the game, flamboyant batter Rinku Singh has set his sights on Test cricket for India. He doesn’t want to be defined as a T20 specialist and wants to be seen as a three-format player.
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Car’s windshield cracks as driver rams through toll plaza in viral video, internet calls it ‘instant karma’
A car driver appeared to have no intention of stopping at a toll plaza, instead speeding straight through the barrier as loud Haryanvi music played inside the vehicle. The incident was filmed from the passenger seat, with the camera continuing to roll as the car approached and broke through the toll barrier.
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Opposition to bring impeachment motion against CEC Gyanesh Kumar again as SIR row heats up: Sources
The Opposition’s INDIA bloc is once again preparing to bring an impeachment motion in Parliament for the removal of Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar, who is embroiled in a massive row involving the voter list revisions done in several states where assembly elections have been held.
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Anti-incumbency never happens to Modi, Shah and BJP: Rahul Gandhi launches attack amid SIR row
Leader of Opposition Rahul Gandhi took aim at the BJP while speaking on the ongoing Election Commission row on Thursday, questioning why the party appeared to repeatedly avoid the anti-incumbency factor seen in other political contests.
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Kolkata, 6 other municipal corporation elections in Bengal to be held after Diwali: Sources
The Kolkata Municipal Corporation Elections, six other municipalities elections is likely to be held in November, after Diwali. As per sources, the elections to seven municipal corporations are expected in the last week of November, between November 27 and 28, 2026. The election dates are likely to be announced in October and the results to be announced in the first week of December, sources said.
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