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Researchers unmask trade in nude images on Telegram

Researchers unmask trade in nude images on Telegram

Tens of thousands of intimate images of women have been traded without the subjects' consent in Telegram groups and channels, researchers said Wednesday, calling for the platform to combat the practice.

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Warner aware of 'seriousness' of drink-driving charges: Cricket NSW

Warner aware of 'seriousness' of drink-driving charges: Cricket NSW

Cricket New South Wales said on Wednesday it would support David Warner after he was charged with drink-driving, adding that the former Australian opener aware of the "seriousness" of the incident.

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Indian hit movie 'Dhurandhar' breaks Bollywood records

Indian hit movie 'Dhurandhar' breaks Bollywood records

Indian action movie "Dhurandhar: The Revenge" has swept domestic box-office records as the highest-earning Bollywood Hindi-language film, its producers said Wednesday, and is vying for other top spots.

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Nigeria sweats in heatwave as Iran war drives up costs to stay cool

Nigeria sweats in heatwave as Iran war drives up costs to stay cool

Azeez Akanni hopped on a yellow bus heading for the central business district on Lagos Island, beads of sweat rolling down his neck and arms.

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'Pinprick of light': Artemis crew witnesses meteorite impacts on Moon

'Pinprick of light': Artemis crew witnesses meteorite impacts on Moon

During their historic lunar flyby, astronauts on NASA's Artemis II mission witnessed meteorites striking the rugged surface of the Moon, a sight that has piqued scientists' curiosity.

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German factory orders rise in February but energy shock looms

German factory orders rise in February but energy shock looms

German industrial orders rebounded in February due to strong overseas demand, data showed Wednesday, but officials warned that the Middle East war energy shock would likely derail the positive momentum.

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China says investigating 'malicious' cyberbullying of teen diving star

China says investigating 'malicious' cyberbullying of teen diving star

China's top sports authority said on Wednesday it was investigating "malicious" online attacks against teenage diving sensation Quan Hongchan.

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Rockets comeback sinks Phoenix on Durant return

Rockets comeback sinks Phoenix on Durant return

Kevin Durant scored 24 points against his former team to help inspire the Houston Rockets to a come-from-behind 119-105 victory over the Phoenix Suns on Tuesday.

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'Ketamine Queen' to be sentenced over Matthew Perry death

'Ketamine Queen' to be sentenced over Matthew Perry death

A dealer dubbed the "Ketamine Queen" who supplied the drugs that killed "Friends" actor Matthew Perry is set to be sentenced in a California court on Wednesday.

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Sooryavanshi, 15, hailed as 'amazing, fearless' after acing Bumrah test

Sooryavanshi, 15, hailed as 'amazing, fearless' after acing Bumrah test

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi was hailed as "amazing" and "fearless" after the 15-year-old underlined his rare talent with an audacious display against superstar Indian bowler Jasprit Bumrah in the IPL.

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