Author: Olivia Carter

Google introduced its AI mode, a Q&A-style search tool, to users in India today. The company said that this tool is still in the experimental stage and users will need to opt in to it through Search Labs. Once a user has opted in, they can ask queries in English. Google didn’t specify whether it plans to support local languages or when that might be available. Users can search for answers to complex, multi-part queries such as “My kids are 4 and 7 and have lots of energy. Suggest creative ways to get them active and moving indoors, especially on…

What happens when a brand stages a fashion presentation not for the press and buyers but for its fans? On a sweaty June evening, Masu’s Shinpei Goto did just that. The tiniest handful of editors were invited to the designer’s spring presentation at a warehouse in Tokyo Bay, along with more than 300 Masu Boys, the nickname that the brand’s fans—of all ages and genders—have adopted. These well-dressed fans, more than a few of them students from Bunka Fashion College (Goto’s alma mater), were mostly clad in Masu staples—spiky popcorn tops, rhinestoned denim, distressed baseball caps—as they queued up excitedly…

“Because you’re worth it,” goes the ad. But knowing who is worth what is even harder to determine than it was half a century ago. So as doctors vote in a strike ballot, how will the public weigh up their just reward?Some 50,000 resident doctors – formerly known as junior doctors – are deciding whether to walk out again in England. Their year-and-a-half-long series of strikes ended with Wes Streeting agreeing a 22.3% pay rise over two years. Now their seniors, hospital consultants, are about to vote on striking to reclaim the 26% the British Medical Association (BMA) says their…

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureI said earlier that Bumrah getting it done feels like the likeliest outcome, but I do quite fancy England. The way they play, they’ve enough time to get the runs without taking risks, and India’s back-up quicks will not frighten them. If we assume Bumrah will be bowling spells of four or five overs, that’s not that many to survive while making hay the rest of the time.ShareEmail! “The Beeb is even more pessimistic,” laments Graham O’Reilly. “Showers till 4pm. Boo!”My festival experiences tell me that is the last…

Singita Serengeti House, a four-suite private-use villa in Tanzania’s Grumeti Reserve, reopened in April after an extensive renovation.The interiors were inspired by its serene setting in the Serengeti and showcase African art, a neutral color palette, and natural textures, such as linen, clay, grass, and cane. Guests can book custom itineraries, guided game drives, and wine experiences through Singita’s in-house travel service. Singita Serengeti House, a private-use villa in Tanzania’s Grumeti Reserve, has recently reopened after an extensive renovation. The four-suite home is located on—and entirely inspired by—the golden plains of the Serengeti, offering guests a complete immersion in one…

Whether you’re worried about the open network at your local coffee shop or want to get around geo-restrictions when you’re traveling, NordVPN can help. A virtual private network (VPN) is like a protective tunnel, keeping your data safe from prying eyes. VPNs aren’t perfect protection (you need to trust your VPN provider), but they’re always going to be better than nothing when you’re using a public hotspot. They also make it easy to continue to watch your favorite shows even when you’re on vacation. If you want to learn more about how to protect yourself online, see our guide to…

Amos and Emerson are the best of friends; everyone knows this. They are a model of male intimacy and understanding: confiding in each other, trusting each other, hugging each other (“real, loving hugs, clutches without irony”). Theirs is truly a friendship for the ages.Or so it seems. For on the weekend of Emerson’s 52nd birthday, an occasion at the centre of Hal Ebbott’s probing and insightful debut novel, something happens that changes everything – and raises the question of whether we can ever truly know anyone.Amos and Emerson met on the first day of college and bonded immediately despite their surface differences…

Content warning: Video contains discussion of suicide.UFC star Paddy Pimblett speaks with BBC Sport’s Sam Harris about dealing with mental health issues, and his supportive friendship with now-retired fighter Molly McCann.Visit www.bbc.co.uk/actionline for more information and help with issues raised in this video.READ MORE: Aspinall upgraded to undisputed UFC champion as Jones retires

India wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant has been handed a demerit point after he admitted showing dissent towards the umpires during the first Test with England.Pant, 27, was deemed to have committed a level one offence by the International Cricket Council (ICC) under article 2.8 of its code of conduct., externalThe incident occurred in the 61st over of England’s first innings on day three of the Test at Headingley, when Harry Brook and Ben Stokes were batting.Pant was seen having a discussion with on-field umpires Paul Reiffel and Chris Gaffaney in relation to the condition of the match ball.When the umpires refused…

Introduction: Oil falls back as geopolitical fears easeGood morning, and welcome to our rolling coverage of business, the financial markets and the world economy.The geopolitical fears that have gripped the markets for almost two weeks are fading, after President Trump declared that Israel and Iran have negotiated a ceasefire.The oil price has slumped back to its levels before the Israel-Iran conflict began, easing fears of a stagflationary slump hurting the world economy.Brent crude tumbled on Monday, as hopes rose for a lasting pause in the Middle East clashes. It’s dropped by another 3.1% this morning to $69.25 per barrel.A chart…