Jeremy Thomas, a British film producer known for works such as The Last Emperor and Sexy Beast, has died at the age of 77. A representative stated that he passed away peacefully on Friday at his country home in Oxfordshire surrounded by family. His career spanned five decades and included collaborations with directors including David Cronenberg, Nicolas Roeg, and Bernardo Bertolucci.
England chased a target of 130 runs to secure an eight-wicket win against Pakistan at Edgbaston. Captain Joe Root remained unbeaten on 62 while Jordan Cox finished with 59 not out. The result completed a three-nil series sweep for the home team.
Investigators in northwest France are examining a fragment of rail found on the track as evidence of possible sabotage following a Friday evening derailment. The incident occurred near the town of Cleon while the train traveled between Rouen and Caen, resulting in injuries to 44 passengers and crew members. Authorities confirmed that tests for drugs and alcohol on the driver returned negative results.
Leaders from Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Latin America are gathering in India for a two-day meeting. The event takes place as regional conflicts and international relations influence the group's agenda. Reports indicate the summit is occurring while wars reshape the broader geopolitical landscape.
Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthi rebels captured Perim Island in the Bab el-Mandeb Strait on Friday, according to officials from both the internationally recognized government and local sources. This move consolidates their grip on a vital Red Sea shipping route that serves as a key corridor for global energy supplies. The advance follows reports that pro-government forces withdrew from the island after Houthi fighters also took the nearby mainland town of Dhubab.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky called for immediate new sanctions against Russia regarding recent deadly strikes on Ukraine. He made this request at the Yalta European Strategy forum while planning a meeting with US President Donald Trump in late September. Both leaders have noted that long-range strikes between Moscow and Kyiv have escalated as diplomatic efforts to end the war remain deadlocked.
Saima Wazed, the World Health Organization's Southeast Asia regional director and daughter of ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, resigned on Wednesday following investigations into alleged financial fraud. The UN agency stated that a committee recommended her dismissal prior to her resignation after placing her on unpaid administrative leave. Wazed has denied the accusations regarding her travel to China and the misrepresentation of her academic credentials.
Algeria announced on Thursday that it has decided to cut diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates following a series of provocative actions. The Algerian foreign ministry stated that these measures were taken after repeated warnings and that all means to preserve bilateral relations had been exhausted. The UAE ambassador was summoned to the ministry, informed of the decision, and given 48 hours to comply.
England secured an eight-wicket victory in the third Test at Edgbaston, finishing their three-match series with a 3-0 win over Pakistan. Joe Root remained not out on 62 runs as his team chased down a target of 130. This result marks England's first Test series victory in 19 months.
Punjab Senior Minister Marriyum Aurangzeb defended Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz against criticism regarding her use of a government jet for a private London trip and comments on regional security threats. Aurangzeb stated that the controversy stems from Nawaz's performance and popularity rather than the aircraft or her statements, noting she personally covered the travel expenses. She further urged those using her remarks to incite inter-provincial hatred to apologize to the public.
