Norway's Erling Haaland, a 25-year-old Manchester City forward, is leading his team to the 2026 FIFA World Cup quarter-finals. Known for his strength, speed, and intelligence, Haaland has scored seven goals in four matches. Beyond his on-pitch prowess, he has a unique personality, a YouTube channel, and a rap music past.
Doreen Lawrence, mother of murdered Stephen Lawrence, will not pay any of the multimillion-pound legal costs after losing a lawsuit against the Daily Mail publisher. She was among seven claimants, including Prince Harry, who alleged unlawful information gathering by Mail titles.
Jo Cox, Labour MP for Batley and Spen, was murdered by a far-right extremist on June 16, 2016, during the Brexit campaign. Her sister, Kim Leadbeater, now represents her constituency and discusses the lessons learned from the tragedy as far-right extremism becomes more mainstream.
Pope Leo XIV begins a six-day visit to Spain, addressing sexual abuse in the Church, promoting social justice, and urging unity against polarizing narratives, amidst Spain's shifting Catholic identity.
Hungary's new government, led by Péter Magyar, plans to introduce a wealth tax on the country's richest individuals. This move aims to address wealth inequality and fund public services, targeting oligarchs who benefited from the previous Orbán era.
Pope Leo XIV's first encyclical, "Magnifica humanitas," emphasizes human dignity in the age of AI, advocating for ethical development, universal access to technology, and a reevaluation of private property and finance. It calls for "disarming" AI from armed competition and stresses the importance of social justice, peace, and a long-term political vision.
Boots Riley's new film "I Love Boosters" uses comedy to explore class struggle, focusing on women shoplifting from luxury retailers. Riley contrasts spectacle activism with genuine political organization and criticizes AI hype in filmmaking.
A literary spat has erupted in Tamil Nadu politics between DMK leader A Raja and the VCK and IUML parties after the latter joined the new TVK government. Raja's metaphor of a 'coconut tree bending into a neighbour's house' drew sharp retorts from VCK and TVK, accusing DMK of arrogance and fear.
Masai Ujiri, new president of basketball operations for the Dallas Mavericks, faces a challenge balancing his track record of transforming teams with the franchise's controversial owner, Miriam Adelson, whose political views starkly contrast with Ujiri's social justice advocacy.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and TVK chief Vijay has resigned from the Tiruchirappalli East assembly seat, opting to retain Perambur. Sworn in earlier, Vijay pledged to usher in an era of "real, secular and social justice." He emphasized his connection to ordinary people, promising only achievable goals and expressing confidence in collective strength to overcome challenges.
Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam chief C Joseph Vijay assumed office as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, promising a new era of secular and social justice governance. He highlighted the inherited financial strain, pledging transparency, strict action against corruption and drug abuse, and prioritizing education, roads, and water facilities for the people.
C Joseph Vijay has been sworn in as Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, promising immediate welfare measures like free electricity up to 200 units. He emphasized performance, transparency, and a singular center of power, vowing to tackle fiscal mismanagement and drug abuse. Vijay also highlighted education, transport, and women's safety as key priorities, marking a new era of social justice.
Pope Leo XIV's Vatican is signaling a nuanced approach to LGBTQ+ Catholics, embracing dialogue while maintaining traditional stances on same-sex blessings. A recent Vatican report highlighted testimonies from gay Catholics, emphasizing social justice over sexual morality. This move has drawn praise from advocates and criticism from conservatives, underscoring the ongoing internal church debate.
