Times of India

On Friday, oil prices held steady, with Brent crude nearing $94 per barrel amid ongoing supply disruptions triggered by the US-Iran conflict. Both Brent and WTI benchmarks are poised for a second consecutive weekly increase. President Trump earlier issued threats of retaliation against nations backing Iran, as the ongoing war has resulted in significant casualties and interruptions to oil and gas supplies.

Stuart Broad called Pakistan a poor side and expects England to win the series. Pakistan's batting struggled, being bowled out for 171 on the first day. England then took a significant first-innings lead of 195 runs. Several England batters scored half-centuries, with Harry Brook narrowly missing a century. Broad's comments add pressure on Pakistan to recover in the ongoing contest.

Madhapur police booked Lingamaneni Sanjush, son of MP Lingamaneni Ramesh, for rash driving. His Aston Martin allegedly killed a 26-year-old mall employee near Inorbit Mall on August 16. The victim, Bharati Mukhi, was crossing the road when the speeding car hit her severely. Sanjush, who tested negative for alcohol and drugs, rushed her to the hospital. Police registered a case under the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita for causing death by negligence.

The movie DC experienced a decline in theatrical earnings on its fourteenth day. Its India net collection on Day 14 was Rs 1.23 crore, a decrease from Wednesday. The film's first week ended with Rs 41.90 crore, and its second week reached Rs 19.64 crore. DC's domestic gross collection stands at Rs 70.85 crore, with overseas earnings at Rs 21.85 crore.

The CEO of IBM took the bold step of revealing a financial deficit to stakeholders, triggering a notable decline in stock prices. This transparency caused clients to halt infrastructure advancements in favor of buying data center hardware. Krishna noted that distractions from rising AI trends and supply limitations were crucial factors. He is convinced that promptly revealing issues enables a sharper focus on strategic remedies.

In a groundbreaking achievement, Joe Root has scored 3,000 runs as captain in the World Test Championship, marking a historic moment during England's first Test against Pakistan at Headingley. Root's remarkable batting skills have firmly established him atop the WTC captaincy run charts. His stellar performance has not only propelled England to a commanding first-innings advantage but also reinforces his legacy in Test cricket.

Trusts Chairman Noel Tata, Another Trustee Meet HDFC's Ex-Chairman Deepak Parekh

Brittany Mahomes has built a career that extends well beyond her connection to Patrick Mahomes. After retiring from professional soccer in 2017, she became a certified fitness trainer and launched Brittany Lynne Fitness. She later joined the ownership group of the Kansas City Current, while expanding her profile through social media and brand partnerships. Her journey reflects how she turned athletic experience into opportunities across fitness, entrepreneurship and women's sports.

After a remarkable 28-year campaign, Tasmania's fisheries service has successfully eliminated invasive common carp from Lake Sorell and Lake Crescent. This effort has seen the removal of over 49,000 harmful fish, leading to clearer waters and the revival of native plant life in marsh areas. The resurgence of wild brown trout has also enhanced recreational fishing opportunities for anglers, proving that large lakes can recover from invasive species.

A five-year-old UKG student died after an alleged teacher slap at a Visakhapatnam private school. The boy's parents allege the teacher assaulted him for incomplete homework, leading to his death. CCTV footage reportedly shows the teacher slapping the child after he showed an empty slate. The school informed the parents much later, sparking protests and an official investigation.

Paris Olympics double medallist Manu Bhaker is showing a more flexible approach as she prepares for the 2028 Los Angeles Games. After coach Jaspal Rana’s sudden death, Bhaker has adapted to Serbian coach Jelena Arunovic’s methods, spending over eight hours training daily. Jelena says Bhaker’s openness to new ideas reflects her hunger to improve, with the 24-year-old focused on becoming better and more consistent.

Simone Biles’ extraordinary gymnastics journey began with an ordinary daycare field trip when she was just six. During a visit to a Houston gymnastics center, Biles copied the gymnasts she watched, catching a coach’s attention. The center later sent a letter home encouraging her to try gymnastics. That small invitation opened the door to a career that would eventually make Biles one of the greatest gymnasts in history.

In 1911, reindeer were introduced to South Georgia by Norwegian whalers. This led to significant ecological issues, as the absence of natural predators allowed their numbers to explode, resulting in harm to delicate coastal ecosystems and native species. A comprehensive eradication initiative was launched, successfully culling almost 7,000 reindeer, thereby aiding the natural recuperation of the damaged habitats, with native flora and seabirds starting to reappear.

PV Sindhu's World Championships campaign ended in controversy as Wang Zhi Yi overcame cramps, a hostile Delhi crowd and the five-time medallist to snap her unbeaten record against Chinese shuttlers at the Worlds. Ayush Shetty also bowed out, while Treesa Jolly-Gayatri Gopichand and Satwik-Chirag marched into the quarter-finals.