Sri Lanka tail-enders deny India as Dinusha, Pasindu stage Day 3 fightback

Record heatwaves kill more than 35,000 across Europe, toll expected to rise: Report

Bruised shoulder keeps Pant from keeping wickets, Jurel steps in for India

Rishabh Pant is sidelined from wicketkeeping duties due to a severely bruised shoulder, with Dhruv Jurel taking over the gloves in his place. The development was revealed by team management during the ongoing Test match against Sri Lanka. India's bowlers faced a difficult time breaking through the Sri Lankan batting lineup on day three. Prasidh Krishna stood out with energetic spells, while Mohammed Siraj also bowled tirelessly on a challenging pitch. India were pushing for quick wickets in order to enforce the follow-on against Sri Lanka.

Israeli Defense Ministry and Arms Firms Funded Research at Top US Universities

Israeli government and defense industry money has quietly flowed into several prominent American universities, including Harvard and Columbia. The Israeli Ministry of Defense directly sponsored certain academic projects at these institutions. Major Israeli weapons manufacturers, including Elbit Systems, Rafael, and Israel Aerospace Industries, were also involved in funding. The extent and nature of these financial ties have drawn scrutiny amid ongoing debates over foreign influence in US higher education.

UK Gains Access to Ukraine's AI Combat Database to Boost Security Systems

The United Kingdom has been granted access to Ukraine's AI database, known as 'Avengers,' which was developed and tested during the ongoing war with Russia. The system contains combat-derived data and intelligence gathered from real battlefield conditions. Britain intends to study Ukraine's wartime experience to inform the development of its own AI-based security and defence systems. The move reflects growing cooperation between the two countries in the field of military technology.