The new musical biopic Michael, starring Jaafar Jackson as the legendary singer, has broken global box office records with a remarkable $217 million opening weekend. This makes it the highest-grossing debut ever for a biopic, surpassing previous records held by Bohemian Rhapsody ($124 million in 2018) and even outperforming Oppenheimer’s $180 million opening. Despite its […]
JEREZ- Alex Marquez secured a comfortable victory at the Spanish Grand Prix, ending championship leader Marco Bezzecchi’s impressive winning streak in MotoGP. The win marks another milestone for Marquez, who celebrated his 30th birthday on Thursday and had also taken his maiden MotoGP victory at the same Jerez circuit last year. Despite the loss, Bezzecchi […]
Leicester City, who stunned the world by winning the Premier League in 2016, have suffered a dramatic decline and will now compete in League One next season. Their relegation to the third tier was confirmed after a 2-2 draw with Hull City, marking a sharp downturn just a few years after winning the FA Cup […]
Three cargo ships have been attacked in the Strait of Hormuz following US President Donald Trump’s announcement that he was extending the US–Iran ceasefire. According to the UKMTO, the first vessel was fired on by Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), while Iranian reports claim the IRGC also struck the other two ships, with two […]
On the first anniversary of Pope Francis’s death, attention has turned to one of his final wishes: that his popemobile be converted into a mobile children’s clinic and sent to war-torn Gaza. A close confidant said the late pope wanted it as a humanitarian gesture, calling it a “symbol of hope” for children affected by […]
ENGLAND- The UK government plans to introduce a legal requirement banning smartphones in schools in England. Education minister Baroness Jacqui Smith said an amendment will be added to the Children’s Wellbeing and Schools Bill to make it a formal rule that schools must enforce phone-free policies. The Department for Education says this will legally back […]
PAKISTAN- Donald Trump says the ceasefire with Iran will be extended while negotiations between Washington and Tehran continue, signaling that the US is still pursuing a diplomatic path. He also stated that the blockade of Iranian ports will remain in place until Iran submits what he described as a “unified proposal.” The status of the […]
MALAYSIA- The world’s biggest condom manufacturer, Karex, says it may increase prices by up to 30% or more if the Iran conflict continues to disrupt global supply chains. Chief executive Goh Miah Kiat said production costs have risen sharply due to pressure on raw materials, according to interviews with Reuters and Bloomberg. The Malaysia-based company […]
American R&B and neo-soul star Maxwell is set to return to South Africa in August for two highly anticipated live shows. The Grammy-winning singer will perform at SunBet Arena on 8 August, followed by a second show at GrandWest Grand Arena on 11 August, marking his fourth visit to the country. Known for his smooth […]
MADRID- Tennis stars Aryna Sabalenka and Carlos Alcaraz were named Sportswoman and Sportsman of the Year at the Laureus Awards in Madrid, following standout 2025 seasons that saw them finish as world number one in women’s and men’s tennis respectively. Alcaraz secured two Grand Slam titles at the French Open and US Open to reclaim […]