ATP Qatar Open sees Murray magic strike again

Andy Murray continued to surprise fans in a show of determination, experience and mental strength, continuing his start of season winning streak with a win over Germany's Alexander Zverev that saw him through to the Qatar Open quarter-finals.

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Shutterstock 2264579199 Large — Doha, Qatar - February 20 2023: Andy Murray of Great Britain celebrates his win after his Round of 32 tennis match with Lorenzo Sonego of Italy in the ATP 250 Qatar ExxonMobil Open.

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India’s political troubles explained

Rahul Gandhi calls out the ECI for “vote theft,” but the Commission demands proof or apology.

On August 7, 2025, Congress Leader Rahul Gandhi launched a scathing attack on the Election Commission of India (ECI), accusing it of enabling “vote theft” during the 2024 general elections. He pointed to alleged irregularities in voter rolls in Karnataka’s Mahadevapura constituency, citing thousands of duplicate entries, invalid addresses, bulk registrations, and faulty photographs. Gandhi labelled the claims as the result of six months of research by his team and demanded transparency, including access to digital voter lists and CCTV footage.

How a Senegalese engineer is using 3D printers to tackle plastic pollution

Senegal struggles with a severe plastic waste crisis, producing around 250,000 metric tons annually.

In Dakar, a young self-taught engineer is changing the perspective of plastic waste. Francois Mbengue has developed a device that converts discarded plastic bottles into filament for 3D printers to produce o produce rulers, plant pots and hospital equipment.