Lizzo's new album "Bitch" has underperformed commercially following sexual harassment allegations from former dancers. The artist discusses the impact of fame, betrayal, and the current culture of cruelty, contrasting it with her past success and personal struggles.
Russian Tennis Federation President Shamil Tarpishchev stated that Mirra Andreeva's Wimbledon exit was due to a lack of experience, not a lack of talent. He noted her youth and her opponent's strong serve on grass as key factors. Andreeva, 19, is a rising star, but currently plays under a neutral status due to international sanctions against Russian athletes.
Poetica Coffee in Brooklyn refunded Congressman Dan Goldman's order and publicly shamed him for his stance on the Israel-Gaza conflict, calling him a 'genocide enabler.' The café's actions sparked debate about its inclusive mission statement and drew criticism from Jewish community leaders.
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson declared Australia should be a "monocultural society" and pledged to axe SBS and overhaul the ABC if her party wins the next federal election. She also faced a protest banner and questions about her daughter's employment.
Victoria's Trades Hall Council head, Luke Hilakari, publicly named 23 Labor MPs and candidates for having no constituent conversations in two weeks, urging them to "work their ass off" to counter One Nation's rise. He warned of withholding union support in the upcoming election if engagement doesn't improve.
Experts offer guidance on modern phone etiquette, covering texting in theatres, restaurant phone use, loudspeaker calls, voice notes, and generational differences in communication styles.
Syrian singer Al-Shami, also known as Abdulrahman Fawaz, released a new song titled "Ayesh La Ouyounak" with young Lebanese singer Lynn Al-Hayek. The song, which he wrote and composed, has garnered nearly 1.3 million views on YouTube and ranked third globally among trending songs.
A growing form of bullying, 'lunch shaming,' involves students photographing peers eating and sharing images online, damaging self-esteem and causing avoidance of cafeterias. Experts link the rise to smartphones, and schools are responding with cellphone restrictions, though digital harassment evolves faster than policy.
Twisha Sharma's father, Navnidhi Sharma, expressed hope for justice as an AIIMS medical team arrived in Bhopal to conduct a second post-mortem, following the Supreme Court's suo motu cognisance of the case. Her husband, Samarth Singh, has been remanded to police custody.
Twisha Sharma's father is hopeful for justice as an AIIMS medical team conducts a second post-mortem following the Madhya Pradesh High Court's directive. The Supreme Court has taken suo motu cognisance of the case, and her husband has been remanded to police custody.
Indian cricketer Mohammed Shami has been acquitted by the Alipore Court in a cheque bounce case filed by his estranged wife Hasin Jahan. The case involved a Rs 1 lakh cheque and had been ongoing for nearly four years.
BCCI chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar stated that Mohammed Shami is only ready for T20 cricket and was not discussed for Test return. Shami, 35, last played for India in the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 final.
Royal Challengers Bengaluru faced an early collapse against Lucknow Super Giants, with star batter Virat Kohli departing for a two-ball duck. Young pacer Prince Yadav delivered a stunning nip-backer to dismiss Kohli after Mohammed Shami struck early. This double blow put RCB under immense pressure while chasing a challenging 210, set up by Mitchell Marsh's explosive 111.
Prince Yadav’s rise from playing tennis-ball cricket in Delhi’s Dariyapur Khurd to becoming an exciting IPL fast bowler reflects determination and resilience. Inspired by Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, the LSG pacer dreams of winning the 2027 World Cup alongside them. Despite setbacks, including a two-year ban, Prince rebuilt his career with guidance from mentors like Mohammed Shami and Zaheer Khan.
Lucknow Super Giants face a difficult IPL 2026 campaign with six losses in eight games. Captain Rishabh Pant's poor form remains a focal point, though team management insists he is close to returning to his best.
Mohammed Shami's last-ball six forced a Super Over, but Lucknow Super Giants ultimately fell short against Kolkata Knight Riders. LSG captain Rishabh Pant emphasised collective accountability and the need for a team break to reset and manage pressure after the narrow defeat.
Mohammad Shami smashed a last-ball six to take Lucknow Super Giants into a Super Over against Kolkata Knight Riders in a dramatic finish at the Ekana Stadium. Chasing 156, LSG were in trouble at 148/8 needing 8 runs from the final 3 balls, but Shami's heroic hit sealed a tie. The match saw two costly no-balls from Kartik Tyagi in the final over that proved decisive. LSG will bat first in the Super Over with Sunil Narine set to bowl for KKR.
Lucknow Super Giants suffered a shocking 40-run defeat to Rajasthan Royals after collapsing to 119 while chasing 160. Despite a strong bowling effort led by Mohammed Shami, LSG failed to handle pressure with poor shot selection. Mitchell Marsh’s 55 went in vain as wickets fell rapidly, triggered by Rishabh Pant’s dismissal. Rajasthan’s Ravindra Jadeja (43*) and Jofra Archer (3/20) played key roles in a clinical all-round win.
Rajasthan Royals faced a dramatic early collapse against Lucknow Super Giants, with teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi enduring a rare failure. Mohammed Shami's early strikes and a brilliant catch by Digvesh Singh Rathi dismantled the top order. This puts immense pressure on captain Riyan Parag and Shimron Hetmyer to salvage the innings.
Preview of the LSG vs RR IPL 2026 match at Lucknow's Ekana Stadium. Struggling LSG (four losses in six matches, no home wins) face in-form RR (placed third). Five key player battles highlighted: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Mohammed Shami, Yashasvi Jaiswal vs Avesh Khan, Rishabh Pant vs Ravindra Jadeja, Nicholas Pooran vs Ravi Bishnoi, and Mitchell Marsh vs Jofra Archer.
Prince Yadav, an LSG pacer, honed his skills playing tennis-ball cricket in his village. He still plays the game, crediting it for his arm speed and yorkers. Despite a past age-fudging ban, he is now a rising uncapped Indian fast bowler. He learns from seasoned players like Mohammed Shami and Zaheer Khan.
Prince Yadav, a 24-year-old pacer for Lucknow Super Giants, transformed from a tennis-ball cricketer in Delhi's Dariyapur Khurd village to an uncapped bowler in BCCI's shortlist of targeted fast bowlers. After a two-year ban for age-fudging in 2020, he made a strong comeback and recorded figures of 2/25 against Punjab Kings, drawing praise from bowling coach Bharat Arun.
US authorities have arrested Shamim Mafi, 44, an Iranian woman and lawful permanent US resident since 2016, at Los Angeles airport for allegedly brokering arms sales from Iran to Sudan. She is accused of coordinating a Sudanese delegation's travel to Iran, receiving over €6m in payments, and submitting a letter of intent to the IRGC to broker the sale of 55,000 bomb fuses to Sudan's defence ministry. If convicted, she faces up to 20 years in prison for violating US sanctions against Iran.
