🏏 England bowls first with all-seam attack at Headingley

England won the toss and decided to field first against Pakistan on a slightly overcast day at Headingley. Captain Joe Root attributed this choice to the overhead conditions and top moisture in the pitch. The match features four specialist seamers for England, including Jofra Archer, while Pakistan fields with left-arm spinner Ali Usman. Pakistan has not won a Test series in England since 1996, contrasting with England's recent struggles. The upcoming Test sees both teams fielding strong batting lineups.

✈️ Vietnam Airlines flight scares at Munich Airport

A Vietnam Airlines Boeing 787-9 experienced a frightening take-off at Munich Airport after its speed unexpectedly dropped twice. The flight, VN34, was carrying 271 passengers and 16 crew members when it departed Munich on August 15. The aircraft ultimately took off using almost the entire runway, leaving only 91 metres remaining. Post-take-off, the crew reported tail strike and tyre pressure warnings, leading to a return flight. All 287 people on board were reported safe despite substantial damage upon landing.

🔥 Kangana slams 'body count' culture in relationships

Kangana Ranaut reacted strongly to recent spouse killing cases across India, blaming 'western culture' for relationship detachment. The actress pointed out a rise in such incidents in India over the last few months. She warned against normalizing values where relationships are reduced to mere 'body counts' or ghosting. Ranaut urged people to wake up and not let this culture desensitize them to human connections. She concluded by sharing a picture of a blue drum to emphasize her strong stance. 💀

📱 Galaxy S26 FE specs drop in massive leak

A major leak has surfaced, revealing almost all details of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S26 FE smartphone. The phone will be available in Blueberry, Graphite, and Pistachio color options, featuring a flat display and aluminum frame. Key specs include a 6.7-inch AMOLED display, a 50MP main camera, and the Exynos 2500 chipset. It will boast a 4,900mAh battery with 45W wired charging and an IP68 rating. If the timeline holds, the Galaxy S26 FE could be unveiled as early as next month. 📱

🚀 Sophie Adenot completes first spacewalk on ISS

ESA astronaut Sophie Adenot successfully completed US EVA-97 on Tuesday, August 18, at 20:52 CEST. This marked her debut spacewalk and the first by a French woman in this activity. During the 6-hour, 23-minute EVA, she and NASA astronaut Anil Menon worked on removing the Space-To-Ground antenna 2 (SGANT-2). The antenna had been malfunctioning since November 2025, causing communication issues. They ended up securing a tie-down instead of installing the spare, with the next spacewalk set for August 25.

🏏 Suthar's 10-wicket haul seals India's Test win

India defeated Sri Lanka by 165 runs in the first Test match held at Galle. Left-arm spinner Manav Suthar achieved a memorable 10-wicket haul in the game for India. The match concluded on Wednesday, marking India's 600th Test, securing a 1-0 series lead. Despite Sonal Dinusha's efforts, Sri Lanka failed to chase the target of 372 set by India. The teams will now proceed to Colombo for the second Test match starting on Sunday. 🏏

⚽ Man Utd moves to sign Brighton's Carlos Baleba

Manchester United is pushing to sign Brighton's midfielder Carlos Baleba as an agreement is reportedly near. The transfer involves United making an offer of around £60M plus £5M for the 22-year-old from Brighton. This interest follows Baleba being linked with Newcastle United this week, prompting United to accelerate their pursuit. Michael Carrick wants to boost his midfield after Casemiro's departure, and Baleba offers great stamina. The deal is progressing as United prepares for multiple competitions next season. ⚽

💔 TikTok star Ayesha Gilamana dies at 28 😔

TikTok star Ayesha Gilamana, known as Shamsu Bibi, passed away at the age of 28. The incident occurred in Taxila where two men on a motorcycle allegedly opened fire on her car. The attack took place after she received a call from a man named Kashif on August 14. She lost control of her vehicle after being hit in the neck, leading to a fatal crash. Police have detained three suspects, who are reportedly relatives of Kashif, as the investigation continues.

🏏 Youngest Indian to bag 10-wicket haul away

Manav Suthar made history by claiming a 10-wicket haul in an away Test match. He achieved this feat for India while playing in Galle against Sri Lanka. Suthar finished with figures of 4/76 and 6/55 in the match on Wednesday. This performance secured a 1-0 lead for India in the two-match series. The series will continue in Colombo with the second and final Test starting on August 23. 🏏

⚽ Man Utd eyeing £60m Brighton star Baleba

Manchester United is getting close to an agreement for Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Carlos Baleba. Michael Carrick's team has submitted a £60 million offer, plus add-ons, for the Cameroon international. The 22-year-old joined Brighton from Lille in Summer 2023 and made 35 appearances last season. Despite Brighton feeling the initial proposal is low, discussions remain positive between both clubs. United wants to finalize the deal quickly before competitive fixtures begin. ⚽

❤️ 5 daily habits quietly hurting your heart

An American doctor has warned about five daily habits that can silently damage heart health over time. Dr Jeremy London, a cardiothoracic surgeon, shared these lessons after performing over 8,000 heart surgeries. The habits include smoking, eating ultra-processed food, having a sedentary lifestyle, loneliness, and chronic stress. These practices gradually increase the risk of serious cardiovascular problems, making lifestyle changes crucial. The doctor stressed that while changes help, they don't guarantee freedom from heart attacks or strokes. 🩺