Stephen Fleming frontrunner for England Test head coach role after McCullum's exit

Oil Prices Dip as Middle East Supplies Flow Despite Escalating Conflict

Crude oil prices fell on Thursday following a sharp rally the day before, as supplies continued to move out of the Middle East despite rising regional tensions. Shipping data showed that oil was still reaching markets through available routes, easing immediate supply concerns. Military activity in the region intensified, with US and Saudi forces conducting strikes against Iran-backed groups in Iraq. Meanwhile, Saudi Arabia is reportedly working to form a coalition aimed at safeguarding Red Sea shipping lanes from Houthi attacks.

India secures 10 boxing medals at Commonwealth Games, surpassing Birmingham record

Ten Indian boxers have guaranteed themselves medals at the current Commonwealth Games after advancing to the semifinals of their respective weight categories. The group includes world champion Jaismine Lamboria, Lovlina Borgohain, and eight others across various weight classes. This marks a new record for Indian boxing at the Commonwealth Games, eclipsing the previous best of seven medals won at the 2022 Birmingham edition. In Birmingham, India had claimed three gold, one silver, and three bronze medals in boxing.

Brookfield and NextEra plan $100bn data centre on former Kentucky nuclear site

Brookfield Asset Management and NextEra Energy have announced plans to develop a massive $100 billion data centre and energy complex in Kentucky. The project will be constructed on a former uranium enrichment site and will incorporate natural gas generation alongside battery storage infrastructure. The privately financed campus is expected to begin operations in phases starting from 2028. The initiative is aligned with a White House commitment to manage the growing costs of artificial intelligence infrastructure.

Trump Seeks To Overturn Defamation Verdict In Author's Sex Abuse Case