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From infamous WC wink to coach row: 7 controversies that rocked Ronaldo's career
Cristiano Ronaldo's international career spanned over two decades and was filled with remarkable achievements and controversies. He experienced public fallouts with coaches and significant incidents during his time in various clubs. Major controversies included a tax fraud case a...
UKβs Burnham wonβt invite Putin to G20 summit next year; he skips them anyway
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham confirmed that Vladimir Putin would not be invited to the 2027 G20 summit. This comes amid the intensified Russia-Ukraine war. However, the US has invited Putin to this year's G20, which has drawn criticism from European leaders. Russia continu...
Trump effect: US-based Indian techies are returning, but to what?
Techies returning from the US are getting into a wide range of tech and techno-functional roles across the board. Employers in India are also increasingly looking for specialised skills rather than treating international work experience as an advantage in itself. So, the importan...
Michigan neighbours' $2,000 tree dispute ends as court blocks fresh lawsuit
Two Michigan neighbours agreed to pay $2,000 each to remove trees that threatened a barn, but the work never happened. When Seth Merle failed to return Richard Hagopian's money, the dispute reached court. Merle later filed another lawsuit over the same trees, arguing they remaine...
Rory McIlroy's Β£1m gift helped cancer centre provide 4,000 family breaks
Rory McIlroy donated Β£1 million to establish Daisy Lodge, a center for families with children suffering from cancer. Since its opening in 2014, over 4,000 families have benefited from therapeutic short breaks at the lodge. The center provides support through workshops and complem...
Meet Abhiveer Gulati, 16, who took Delhi's air pollution fight to court
At just 16 years old, Abhiveer Gulati from Delhi has taken the initiative to launch the NCR Clean Air Campaign with a mission to tackle air pollution head-on. He aims to raise awareness and support vulnerable communities suffering from deteriorating air quality. Through workshops...
Cristiano Ronaldo retires: 10 record-breaking numbers from his 23-year career
Cristiano Ronaldo has officially retired from international football after an extraordinary 23-year career with Portugal. Leaving behind 234 appearances, a record 146 goals, six World Cup campaigns and three major international trophies, the 41-year-old ends his national-team jou...
Drones carrying drones: Turkey turns Bayraktar TB2 into flying weapons carrier
In an innovative leap in drone technology, Turkey's Bayraktar TB2 is being engineered as a launch platform for smaller kamikaze drones. Recently, it showcased its capabilities by successfully deploying Skydagger FPV drones onto targets. This integration not only enhances the oper...
Does Trump-free Congress mean the end of US immigration chaos? Not exactly
As Democrats gain control of both chambers of Congress, they are poised to scrutinize immigration policies more closely. However, the enduring executive powers from the Trump era pose challenges for immediate reforms. Policy shifts will likely be dictated by court decisions inste...
Tech billionaire Kenneth Hao, wife commit $175M for healthcare transformation
Kenneth Hao and Kathy Chiao have generously donated $175 million to the University of California system, with the aim of modernizing medical infrastructure and enhancing healthcare technology across both human and veterinary medicine. Their pledge emphasizes the necessity for inn...
Bombay HC cancels Sachin Waze's bail in Antilia bomb scare case
The Bombay High Court has overturned the bail originally granted to Sachin Waze regarding the serious Antilia bomb scare incident. This move came after the National Investigation Agency appealed against the previous bail decision. Waze, arrested in March 2021, remains in custody ...
Footballer's death: Goalkeeper Owono left out of Equatorial Guineaβs AFCON squad
Equatorial Guinea goalkeeper Jesus Owono has been excluded from the AFCON qualifiers following the death of Jesus de Miguel. De Miguel passed away after a collision with Owono during a match, leaving many in mourning. Owono expressed deep sorrow and struggles to process the trage...
Iowa landlord loses $700k in alleged Ponzi scheme; $351k divorce award upheld
An Iowa landlord, asserting a $700,000 loss from a Ponzi scheme, sought to reduce his divorce payment but was unsuccessful. The Iowa Court of Appeals confirmed the trial court's $351,446 ruling. The husband contended his premarital assets should remain separate; however, the cour...