Tennis legends Chris Evert and Martina Navratilova, 18-time Grand Slam winners and longtime rivals, rekindled their friendship in retirement, supporting each other through cancer diagnoses and treatments.
India's Smriti Mandhana and Jemimah Rodrigues had a heated exchange after a run-out in their must-win Women's T20 World Cup match against Australia, despite their close off-field friendship. India posted 170/4, led by Harmanpreet Kaur's 56 off 27 balls.
Millie Bobby Brown and Louis Partridge discuss their off-screen friendship enhancing Enola and Tewkesbury's relationship in Enola Holmes 3, which explores darker themes under new director Philip Barantini.
Emily's life was shattered when her father, Mark, was arrested for sexually abusing her, based on his online fantasies. Despite his explicit descriptions, Emily insists she was never abused, leading to a complex legal battle over the policing of online content and the definition of victimhood.
Shane Lavers of Chanel Beads discusses his sophomore album 'Your Day Will Come', balancing experimental sound with anthemic pop hooks, exploring themes of uncertainty, grief, and hope, with a growing impact on both indie and mainstream audiences.
A 17-year-old Filipino teenager holding a Hong Kong identity card drowned after falling into the sea from Chau Tsai Bridge on Peng Chau island. He lost his balance while walking on the bridge railings and was later found unconscious by firefighters.
Crimea declared an "emergency situation" due to fuel shortages and power cuts from Ukrainian aerial attacks. Russia reported shooting down 660 Ukrainian drones. Ukraine plans domestic AI computing capacity with Kyivstar, and both nations swapped 160 captured soldiers.
Reports suggest Blake Lively may not be invited to Taylor Swift's rumored wedding to Travis Kelce, fueling speculation about their friendship's status after private messages surfaced in a legal dispute.
Actor-politician Khushbu Sundar's elder daughter, Avantika Sundar, married Shravan Sreenivasan in an intimate ceremony in Goa on Thursday evening. Khushbu shared emotional photos and a note on social media, stating the wedding was on June 25, 2026. The private event saw several film industry personalities attend, though invited dignitaries like PM Modi could not.
Millennial women are embracing teen girl dramas, drawn to themes of romance, friendship, and girlhood nostalgia. Shows like 'The Summer I Turned Pretty' and the 'Legally Blonde' prequel tap into a desire for simpler times and relatable coming-of-age struggles, offering validation and escapism.
The UK's sports scene is adapting to extreme heat, with athletes like Jack Draper downplaying conditions while events like Wimbledon qualifiers implement new measures. Spectators brave high temperatures, raising questions about the normalization of heat in British sport amidst broader climate crisis concerns.
As a UK heatwave brings extreme temperatures, British sports events like tennis and cricket continue, prompting adaptations for athletes and spectators. The article reflects on the resilience of fans and athletes, and the normalization of extreme heat in sport, linking it to broader climate crisis attitudes.
Following devastating earthquakes in Venezuela that killed at least 188, the Venezuelan diaspora in the U.S. is organizing donation drives for essential supplies. The U.S. government and other nations have also pledged significant aid and disaster response teams.
A Shanghai resident defrauded long-time friends of over 700,000 yuan by posing as the owner of a vacant flat he did not own, selling it to them after changing the lock. The man, with a prior fraud conviction, exploited the couple's generosity and desire for a home.
Matt Johnson and Jay McCarrol's Nirvanna the Band the Show gets a cinematic spin-off, blending time travel, hidden-camera comedy, and death-defying stunts to secure a gig at Toronto's Rivoli club.
Elaine May faced significant legal and creative battles with Paramount Pictures over her 1975 gangster film "Mikey and Nicky," leading to a troubled production and initial unfavorable reviews. Despite these challenges, the film has gained cult status, with its 50th anniversary celebrated by a 4K restoration screening at Lincoln Center, highlighting May's enduring artistic vision and the unique difficulties she faced as a female director in Hollywood.
Rachel Reeves, the current Chancellor, has publicly endorsed Andy Burnham for Prime Minister, even as reports suggest she might be offered a less prominent cabinet role if he becomes Labour leader. She defended her fiscal rules and record, while speculation grows over Burnham's choice for Chancellor, with Wes Streeting and Ed Miliband being considered.
Irish boxer Aaron McKenna has extended an open invitation to rapper Kendrick Lamar to spar at his family gym in Smithborough, County Monaghan. The two formed an unlikely friendship in 2018 while McKenna trained in Los Angeles, with Lamar even attending one of McKenna's fights.
Bill Gates testified to the US House oversight committee that Jeffrey Epstein attempted to blackmail him over extramarital affairs, according to a released transcript. Gates denied being blackmailed but acknowledged Epstein's "brainstorming" in that direction to keep him in his orbit.
Andy Burnham's decision to appoint James Purnell as his chief of staff, should he become prime minister, will reunite two former Labour ministers and core members of the "Demon Eyes" football team, highlighting the enduring influence of New Labour figures.
Dettol's advertisement in China, intended to criticize "toxic men," was widely condemned on social media as offensive to women. The ad, which featured a man comparing his girlfriend to a "secondhand service" and seeking a "clean and untouched" wife, was withdrawn after backlash and calls for a boycott.
A decade after Brexit, the EU has largely moved on, focusing on new challenges and potential member states. The UK, however, remains fixated on the breakup, experiencing economic and cultural repercussions. While trade and cooperation persist, the UK's relevance and 'street cred' have diminished, leaving it as the 'ex' still consumed by the past.
A fire at a Lucknow animation studio killed 3D artists Sanyam Vij (28) and Surajbhan Singh (25), close friends and primary breadwinners from Kanpur. Surajbhan's family recently lost his father to a fire, while Sanyam's family was mourning his grandmother's death. Both men were known for their dedication to their families.
England coach Brendon McCullum and captain Ben Stokes deny rift rumours, with Stokes returning for the decisive Test against New Zealand after a curfew breach investigation.
