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India has scrapped licencing requirements for radio spectrum used by crash-avoidance and self-driving systems in cars, removing a commercial barrier for automakers as it seeks to make some of the world's deadliest roads safer.India, the
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Iran has agreed to dismantle its nuclear program and destroy nuclear material under a deal with the United States, a White House official told AFP Friday, as the two sides gave clashing accounts of the
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Top seed Elena Rybakina came within two points of being sliced out of the Queen's Club Championships by defending champion Tatjana Maria but switched on the power to reach the quarter-finals with a 6-7(4) 7-5 6-0 victory on Friday.The Kazakh will be back on court later for her quarter-final against Britain's Katie Boulter as tournament organisers play catch-up after persistent rain washed out play on Thursday to leave a backlog of matches. Boulter beat Romania's Jaqueline Cristian 6-1 6-3.Britain's Emma Raducanu delighted the home crowd at the prestigious London club as she beat Romania's seventh seed Sorana Cirstea 6-4 6-2 to also reach the quarter-finals.She will face Uzbekistan's Kamilla Rakhimova, a lucky loser from qualifying, later on Friday after she beat British wildcard Harriet Dart 5-7 6-1 7-5. Donna Vekic, another lucky loser, beat Czech Marie Bouzkova 7-6(9) 6-3. Rybakina lost to veteran unorthodox Maria at Queen's last year and was again baffled at times by the unique style of the 38-year-old German who hits every ground stroke with under-spin.But she eventually solved the puzzle.'I was battling with myself but I found the way and found the rhythm,' former Wimbledon champion Rybakina said on court.Her level fluctuated wildly in the opening set as she began strongly, then fell 5-3 behind, saved set points as she hit back to force a tiebreak before eventually succumbing.Qualifier Maria had voiced her frustration earlier in the week at not being handed a wildcard despite winning the title last year, and looked determined to make a point as she continued to torment Rybakina in the second set with her undercut strokes skimming low on the lush turf and drawing errors. Fans expecting the usual power rallies from the baseline were entranced as Maria went about her business in her unique way, chopping and chipping, and were clearly just happy to be watching tennis after this week's weather interruptions.They even gave Maria a round of applause for changing her shoe midway through the second set after she snapped a lace.Rybakina leaked errors and at 4-5 0-30 in the second set she seemed set for a repeat of her defeat by the German last year. But she found her range in the nick of time. She held serve, though, and then reeled off eight successive games for the win.The first quarter-final under way was an all-American clash between second seed Amanda Anisimova and teenager Iva Jovic.
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New Zealand's Kane Williamson during the press conference. (Reuters) New Zealand's most prolific run-scorer and arguably greatest batsman Kane Williamson announced his immediate retirement from international cricket on Friday in the middle of their series against England. The 35-year-old former skipper called time ahead of the second Test at The Oval next week. He played in the Black Caps' defeat in the first Test at Lord's, making 0 and 18."I've thought about it for a while, but over the last few days it's become clear now is the right time," he said."I've always felt a strong drive and hunger for international cricket, and I take pride in knowing I've given it my all in every match I've played for New Zealand."Continuing with anything less wouldn't be right and I feel fortunate to step away on my own terms," added Williamson.The timing of Willamson's announcement, one match into a three-Test series and with a 2026/27 season featuring series against India and Australia to come, was a surprise.But Williamson, speaking later Friday in London, said: "When I look at the dressing room now and I see the talent, and the journey that I think this team's looking to go on, it just feels like the right time for me to step away."I feel really good about it," added Williamson one of the 'Fab Four' batsmen of his generation, alongside India's Virat Kohli, Australia's Steve Smith and England's Joe Root. New Zealand's Kane Williamson during the press conference. (Reuters) He made his international debut in 2010 and played 378 games for his country, finishing as New Zealand's all-time leading run-scorer with 19,346 including 48 centuries and six double-centuries.Williamson played 110 Tests, hitting 33 centuries on his way to 9,515 runs at an average of 54.06.His leadership style was much admired and he captained the side in all three formats during a golden period from 2016 to 2024.During that time, New Zealand made two World Cup finals, three semi-finals, and won the inaugural World Test Championship in 2021.'LEGEND'New Zealand coach Rob Walter paid tribute to Willamson by saying: "Anyone who's had the privilege of working with Kane understands he is a very special player and person."His numbers and batting skills speak for themselves, but it's what he means to this Black Caps team, as well as world cricket -- that will be his legacy."Williamson's retirement is a blow to New Zealand's hopes of levelling the England series, with Walter telling reporters in London: "You don't lose Kane Williamson off the team sheet and get stronger, because he's a legend."Walter, meanwhile declined to say who will take Williamson's place at No 3 at the Oval.Henry Nicholls is the reserve batsman in the squad but Rachin Ravindra could move up from No 4.Williamson's list of accolades is immense, including being named the ICC Cricketer of 2015 and Test player of the year in 2019, while also winning the domestic Sir Richard Hadlee Medal on a record four occasions.New Zealand great Hadlee hailed him as "a wonderful player and fine leader"."He's demonstrated a willingness to continually advance his game to the highest level in all three formats and he rightfully finishes as one of the best players of his era," he said."The way he prepared himself physically and mentally was perhaps the most impressive part. He was always committed to working hard and developing his technique to ensure he was ready to be a world class player."He's been an unflappable leader and the architect of some of our greatest moments in cricket." Related Story
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ABU DHABI: The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) and the World Bank Group signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in the areas of financial inclusion, financial literacy, financial consumer protection and financial dispute resolution,
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Gulf Today, Staff ReporterDubai: As part of its participation in the 2026 Saint Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF), GFH Bank (GFH or 'the Bank') announced the signing of a strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with
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The Trump administration’s embrace of coal power is a timely and essential response to a three-headed energy emergency. The United States is facing an electricity supply crisis shaped by rapidly eroding grid reliability, soaring power
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James Kennedy Shows Off GF's Baby Bump ... At Vanderpump Vegas Bash Published June 12, 2026 8:37 AM PDT Here's James Kennedy looking smitten with his newly revealed pregnant GF, Jordan Meyers, at the star-studded
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Peter Cohn and Ryan Kelly, Tribune News ServiceWhen it comes to congressional earmarks, the big dogs usually eat first. So it’s no surprise that House Appropriations Chairman Tom Cole, R-Okla., leads the pack on “community
