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Iran ‘considered attacking Ukrainian port in revenge for strikes on Caspian Sea ships heading for Russia’ as two wars continue to merge
The Daily Mail reports that Iran reportedly considered launching an attack on a Ukrainian port in retaliation for strikes on ships in the Caspian Sea that were bound for Russia, in an indication that the conflicts involving Ukraine and Iran are becoming increasingly intertwined. The report highlights how military and logistical links between Russia and…
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Multiple women accuse Jared Leto of sexual misconduct when they were teenagers in new BBC documentary
A new BBC documentary features multiple women alleging that Jared Leto, the Oscar-winning actor and Thirty Seconds to Mars frontman, sexually assaulted or harassed them when they were teenagers. The programme, titled “Jared Leto: Hollywood’s Dark Secret,” reports that the alleged incidents occurred between 2002 and 2016, when the women were in their teens and…
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Mike Leigh Says It’s ‘Very Likely’ He’ll Retire After Next Film Due to Illness
Veteran British director Mike Leigh has said it is “very likely” that his forthcoming film, “Tender Loving Care,” will be his last, citing the toll of myositis, an autoimmune disease that attacks the muscles and has significantly affected his mobility. The 83-year-old, whose six-decade career includes a Palme d’Or, a Golden Lion and multiple BAFTAs,…
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Ninajirachi & Porter Robinson Link On ‘WannaCry’
Australian producer Ninajirachi and American electronic artist Porter Robinson have officially released their long-awaited collaboration ‘WannaCry’, after previewing the track live at Coachella and various other shows and festivals. The song holds personal significance for Ninajirachi, tracing back to the first concert she attended as a teenager — a Porter Robinson show at Sydney’s Enmore…
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Who am I? Guess The Hundred cricket star No 9
This is a daily interactive cricket quiz from BBC Sport, part of a series running throughout The Hundred 2026 tournament. Rather than a news story, it invites readers to guess the identity of a player competing in this year’s competition using a series of progressively revealing clues, with fewer guesses earning a higher score. Clues…
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Royal Challengers Bengaluru, Rajasthan Royals Sales Push IPL Cricket’s Business Value to $20.6 Billion, Houlihan Lokey Study Finds
The IPL’s business value has risen to $20.6 billion, up 11.4% year on year, according to Houlihan Lokey’s 2026 IPL Valuation Study, driven largely by record-breaking sales of two franchises, Royal Challengers Bengaluru and Rajasthan Royals. The findings underline the growing appeal of Indian cricket to major global investors, with the report noting that only…
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Greece call up Konstas to help T20 World Cup bid
Greece have called up Billy Konstas, elder brother of Australia Test batter Sam Konstas, to their national squad as they launch a surprise bid to qualify for the 2028 men’s T20 World Cup. The move highlights how smaller cricketing nations are increasingly turning to diaspora talent to boost their competitiveness, following a path similar to…
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Downfall of ‘Clicky Ponting’: Millions across globe are outraged by obscure village cricket ‘cheat’ storm – now he is dropped by his sponsor
A village cricketer nicknamed “Clicky Ponting” has become the centre of an international cheating row after a fielding trick he used was found to have fooled umpires, prompting widespread outrage online. The story, originally confined to obscure amateur cricket circles in Middle England, has drawn attention from millions around the world, and the player has…
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The U.S. Says It Thwarted An Iranian Missile Attack That Ended A Brief Pause In Fighting
The U.S. military said it intercepted an Iranian ballistic missile attack on American forces in the Middle East on Tuesday, ending a brief lull in fighting just as mediators were pushing both sides back towards negotiations. Separately, American and Saudi aircraft struck sites in eastern Iraq used by Iran-backed militias, in response to a wave…
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Iran and US trade strikes, shattering brief lull in fighting
Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces in the Middle East in what US Central Command described as an “attempted surprise attack”, ending a brief pause in hostilities that had raised hopes of renewed negotiations. All the missiles were intercepted, and the US and Saudi Arabian forces responded by striking Iran-aligned targets in Iraq,…