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Lahore Qalandars fell to their third straight defeat as Tariq and Rossouw starred for the Gladiators. The loss deepens a batting slump that is now threatening Lahore's tournament progression. Qalandars face mounting pressure to arrest the slide before their playoff hopes become unrecoverable.
Marvel Studios unveiled the first look at Robert Downey Jr. as Doctor Doom via an Avengers: Doomsday trailer at CinemaCon. The reveal, with Downey appearing on stage, targets theater chain partners directly at the industry's key annual convention. The footage represents the MCU's clearest public signal yet of its next
Pedro Almodóvar questioned Jacob Elordi's acting range on the podcast "La Pija y la Quinqui," asking whether he is "just a sex symbol" or a "respected actor." The remarks carry industry weight, as Almodóvar's endorsement typically signals arthouse credibility and reshapes casting trajectories for Hollywood performers.
Luis Diaz scored a powerful late strike from the edge of the box to give Bayern Munich the lead against 10-man Real Madrid in their Champions League quarter-final. The goal breaks Madrid's resistance and hands Bayern a decisive advantage in the tie ahead of the second leg.
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A man in Bengaluru's RR Nagar allegedly pushed his ailing mother from the third floor of a building, killing her. The accused has been taken into custody and police are investigating the circumstances and motive behind the act.
The Terror Season 3 trailer reveals Dan Stevens as a man wrongly committed to a psychiatric hospital, marking a new anthology chapter for the AMC horror series. The shift moves the show away from historical wilderness settings toward institutional psychological horror. No premiere date was confirmed in the trailer rele
Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid in a dramatic Champions League quarter-final comeback, eliminating the reigning European champions. The result removes one of the tournament's strongest favorites and significantly reshapes the semi-final picture. Bayern advance as one of the leading contenders for the title.
Arsenal drew 0-0 with Sporting CP at the Emirates to advance to the Champions League semifinals. The result sets up a last-four tie against Atlético Madrid, marking a significant milestone in Arsenal's European campaign.
DESI has completed its five-year survey, delivering the highest-resolution 3D galaxy map ever built with more data than planned. Earlier analysis already hinted that dark energy may vary over time rather than remain constant, a finding that would overturn standard cosmology. Full analysis of the new dataset is expected
STAT's Morning Rounds newsletter shared a note about Caity Weaver's piece on the best free restaurant bread. The piece reportedly mentions Bertucci's, drawing attention from Massachusetts millennials. Morning Rounds is free and available every weekday.
Bayern Munich defeated Real Madrid 4-3 at the Allianz Arena, eliminating the 15-time European champions from the UEFA Champions League. The result sets up a semifinal clash between Bayern and Paris Saint-Germain. Madrid's early exit removes the competition's highest-profile draw for global broadcasters and sponsors.
Scientists have identified a 550-million-year-old sponge fossil that appears to lack hard skeletal structures, explaining the scarcity of early sponge fossils. The find supports the hypothesis that the first sponges were soft-bodied, meaning they decayed before preservation, reframing the search for animal life's orig
The Hunt for Gollum has confirmed Jamie Dornan as Strider, with Leo Woodall joining and Lee Pace returning to the Lord of the Rings franchise. The casting marks a full reboot of one of the IP's most recognized characters, previously played by Viggo Mortensen. The film is directed by Andy Serkis.
Warner Bros. revealed the cast for 'The Lord of the Rings: The Hunt for Gollum' at CinemaCon, confirming Ian McKellen and Elijah Wood return while Jamie Dornan takes over as Aragorn. The film, directed by and starring Andy Serkis as Gollum, is set for theatrical release on December 17, 2027.
Undercover footage shows staff at a hospital linked to a child HIV outbreak reusing syringes and operating without gloves, while hospital leadership denies the footage is authentic. The recorded practices represent a credible infection transmission pathway in an already active outbreak. Regulatory and legal pressure is
Asha Bhosle died on April 12, 2026, at 92 following multi-organ failure at Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai. Kamal Haasan paid tribute by sharing a Chachi 420 montage highlighting their 1997 collaboration, in which Bhosle sang multiple tracks. State honours were accorded at her last rites in Dadar.
Mikel Arteta dismissed fatigue as an excuse after Arsenal's defeat to Bournemouth, challenging his squad to rediscover their enjoyment of the game. The result raises questions about Arsenal's consistency and mentality during a congested run of fixtures.
The first published research on Tinshemet Cave shows Neanderthals and Homo sapiens shared tool technologies, burial practices, and symbolic ochre use in the Levant approximately 110,000 years ago. The findings reposition the region as a key site of interspecies cultural exchange rather than parallel, isolated developme
Australian sprinter Gout Gout, 18, won at the national championships with a time faster than Usain Bolt posted at the same age. The Bolt comparison provides a rare, credible performance benchmark that will intensify international attention on the young athlete.