Weather update: IMD predicts heavy rainfall in several districts of Tamil Nadu, check detailed forecast here

Heavy rain is likely to occur at isolated places over Erode, Tiruppur, Dindigul, Madurai, Virudhunagar, Kanyakumari, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts of Tamilnadu, the release further stated.
Sunak bids to lead wary investors through British maze

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has chosen Hampton Court, a 16th-century palace renowned for its maze, to host a summit at which he will attempt to win back favour among investors who have been left disoriented by twists and turns in British policy.
Far-right anti-Islam candidate clinches shock Dutch election win. Here’s what comes next

Uncertainty remains about whether Geert Wilders will be able to form a coalition with parties that previously vowed not to work with him.
How airlines are shaving minutes off flight times to save millions

Airlines are introducing new technology and strategies to turn planes around faster as they look for ways to save on costs.
In daughter’s empty bedroom, an Israeli hopes for her return from Gaza captivity

Eitan Gonen sits in his daughter Romi’s bedroom. Outside, the world waits for Israel’s temporary truce with Hamas to take effect and for the release of some of the hostages held in Gaza. He prays his daughter will be among those coming home.
Annual net migration to UK hits 672,000 in year to June 2023

Annual net migration to the United Kingdom rose to 672,000 in year to the end of June 2023, official data showed on Thursday, in the latest blow to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak’s promise to reduce immigration.
Crypto scam: Inside the billion-dollar ‘pig-butchering’ industry

Fraudulent crypto investment schemes directed from Asia known as “pig butchering” have become a global billion-dollar industry. But little is known about those who benefit. Reuters traced at least $9 million linked to such scams to an account registered to a well-connected representative of a Chinese trade group in Thailand.
EU to deploy more staff on Finnish-Russian border amid asylum crisis

European Border and Coast Guard Agency Frontex said on Thursday it will send more officers and other staff to Finland next week as the Nordic nation seeks to limit the number of asylum seekers coming via Russia.
NATO urges members to get their logistics homework done

NATO has warned its members that too much red tape is hindering troop movements across Europe, a problem that could cause major delays were a conflict with Russia to erupt.
Turkey’s central bank hikes interest rate by 500 basis points to 40%, well above expectations

Turkey’s central bank on Thursday hiked its main interest rate by 500 basis points to 40% in a move that was larger than expected by economists.