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Masayoshi Son, chairman and CEO of SoftBank Group Corp., attends a symposium on generative artificial intelligence at the University of Tokyo in Tokyo, Japan, on Tuesday, July 4, 2023.Kiyoshi Ota | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesSoftBank founder Masayoshi Son is envisaging setting up a $1 trillion industrial complex in Arizona that will build robots and artificial intelligence, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing people familiar with the matter.Son is seeking to team up with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. for the project, which is aimed at bringing back high-end tech manufacturing to the U.S. and to create a version of China’s vast…

The Palestine Action group said two of its members had entered R.A.F. Brize Norton on electric scooters and sprayed a couple of military planes with red paint. Source link

Vivek Oberoi made his debut with ‘Company’ and is known for movies like ‘Saathiya’, ‘Masti’ among others. Apart from being an actor, while he’s seen in lesser movies now, the actor has now moved to Dubai and is a full time entrepreneur. His net worth stands at Rs 1200 crore. In an interview recently, the actor spoke about what led to the foundation of his empire and how his father Suresh Oberoi taught him to be independent from a young age. During a candid chat on the Dubai Property Insider podcast, actor-turned-entrepreneur offered a rare glimpse into the foundation of…

England captain Ben Stokes and India skipper Shubman Gill (Pic credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: A new era in Indian Test cricket began under captain Shubman Gill on Friday as India were sent in to bat first after England captain Ben Stokes won the toss in the opening Test of the five-match Anderson–Tendulkar Trophy series at Headingley.Live Score: India vs England, 1st Test Day 1India handed a much-anticipated Test debut to Sai Sudharsan, while Karun Nair returned to the playing XI after more than eight years, marking two major transitions in India’s middle-order. Gill confirmed at the toss that Sudharsan would…

LONDON — Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty Friday to a charge related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.Brown, 36, pleaded not guilty in Southwark Crown Court to one count of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent.Brown’s friend and fellow musician Omololu Akinlolu, 38, who performs under the name “Hoody Baby,” pleaded not guilty to the same charge.Prosecutors said Brown and Akinlolu assaulted producer Abe Diaw at a bar in the Tape nightclub in the swanky Mayfair neighborhood in February 2023. Brown allegedly launched an unprovoked…

One week since the Israel-Iran conflict erupted, diplomatic efforts to end the war are ramping up in Geneva today as foreign ministers from France, Germany, the UK and the European Union prepare to meet their Iranian counterpart. In New York, meanwhile, the UN Security Council is also set to discuss this latest worrying escalation, against the backdrop of the ongoing emergency in Gaza. We’ll be covering these developments and more across the UN system today. UN News app users can follow here. Source link

President Donald Trump said he will wait up to two weeks to decide whether to attack Tehran’s nuclear program, as Israel and Iran continued to trade fire. Source link

London — Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded not guilty Friday to a charge related to the serious beating of a music producer with a bottle in a London nightclub in 2023.Brown, 36, pleaded not guilty in Southwark Crown Court to one count of attempting to cause grievous bodily harm with intent. Singer Chris Brown walks outside Southwark Crown Court in London on June 20, 2025. Isabel Infantes / REUTERS Brown’s friend and fellow musician Omololu Akinlolu, 38, who performs under the name “Hoody Baby,” pleaded not guilty to the same charge. Prosecutors said Brown and Akinlolu assaulted producer Abe Diaw…

Inspired by the real-life story of wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat, Aamir Khan becomes the resolute father who coaches his daughters, Geeta and Babita, to turn international wrestling champions. The movie touches on gender equality, perseverance, and family bonds. Khan’s physique makeover and subtle performance received widespread appreciation. ‘Dangal’ won several awards, and was a worldwide box office smash. Watch it on Amazon Prime Video. Source link

Asha PatelBBC News, NottinghamBBCNottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS Trust oversees two main hospitals – Nottingham City Hospital (pictured) and the Queen’s Medical CentreThe NHS is largely funded by public money paid for through taxes and national insurance.In February, one of the busiest and biggest NHS trusts in England was given a record £1.6m fine over maternity failings in connection with the deaths of three babies.Nottingham University Hospitals (NUH) NHS trust is already at the centre of the largest maternity review of its kind in the NHS, following hundreds of baby deaths and injuries. When it was fined at Nottingham Magistrates’…

As you step into your outdoor space, being greeted by a collection of eye-catching, artistic planters can instantly uplift the mood. Whether you’re decorating a small balcony or a spacious backyard, the right planters can add personality, style, and charm. Garden planters with built-in seating combine functionality and aesthetics, providing a place to sit while surrounded by lush greenery. From sleek, modern pots to eco-friendly containers made from recycled materials, there are endless options to suit every design preference. These planters come in a variety of shapes, colors, and sizes, making it easy to mix and match or create a…

Karun Nair of India during a nets session at Headingley in Leeds, England. (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England won the toss and elected to bowl in the first Test against England at Headingley on Friday. The Shubman Gill-led side has named a youthful playing XI, with Karun Nair making a return to the Indian Test team after more than seven years. His last appearance came in March 2017. India’s playing XI: Yashasvi Jaiswal, KL Rahul, Sai Sudarshan, Shubman Gill (captain), Rishabh Pant (vice-captain), Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Prasidh Krishna, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj. Nair’s inclusion marks the…

Donald Trump Reposts Kayla Harrison Video; Internet Goes Wild Source link

GENEVA — Iran’s foreign minister plans to meet in Geneva on Friday with leading European counterparts, who hope to open a window for a diplomatic solution to the week-old military conflict that has seen Israeli airstrikes target Iranian nuclear and military sites and Tehran firing back.British Foreign Secretary David Lammy, who will meet Iran’s Abbas Araghchi together with his French and German counterparts and the European Union’s foreign policy chief, said that “a window now exists within the next two weeks to achieve a diplomatic solution.” The talks will be the first face-to-face meeting between Western and Iranian officials since…

If the United States bombs an underground uranium enrichment facility in Iran or kills the country’s supreme leader, it could kick off a more dangerous and unpredictable phase in the war. Source link

A California appeals court panel ruled that President Trump can maintain control over California National Guard troops in Los Angeles, at least for now. Source link

Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba’s Taobao and Tmall reported strong sales in categories eligible for government subsidies.Serene Lee | Sopa Images | Lightrocket | Getty ImagesChina’s latest shopping festival, which wrapped up Wednesday, pointed to a pickup in consumption, as e-commerce companies reported strong sales of consumer electronics, as well as beauty and pet care products.The 618 festival is one of the biggest promotional periods of the year in China as Alibaba, JD.com and other major Chinese e-commerce platforms roll out discounts.This year, the festival’s gross merchandise value, a measure of sales over time, surged by 15.2% from last year to…

Keith Birmingham | Getty ImagesLOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday they blocked federal immigration agents from entering their stadium as dozens of anti-ICE protesters gathered outside the sports venue.On social media, the MLB team said that federal agents working with Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrived at the stadium and “requested permission to access the parking lots.””They were denied entry to the grounds by the organization,” the Dodgers said, adding that their game against the Padres will go on at the stadium as scheduled.Demonstrators standing outside the stadium’s gates were seen holding signs and chanting “ICE out of…

Money-laundering charges against Najib Razak were dropped because of prosecutorial delays, intensifying criticism that he was being treated leniently. Source link

Government employees swept up in President Trump’s purge meet for happy hour and gather virtually as they navigate the stress of losing their careers and confront a tough job market. Source link

‘The Big Money Show’ panelists weigh in on the White House’s new merit-based federal government hiring plan.  After George Floyd’s death in 2020, many of America’s top companies committed unprecedented sums of cash and promised policy changes, all geared towards racial justice. Now, five years later, after a cultural backlash, many of these same companies have since reversed course on DEI. George Floyd, a 46-year-old Black man, died on May 25, 2020, after White policeman Derek Chauvin knelt on his neck for over nine minutes during an arrest. Chauvin was convicted of second-degree murder a year later. In the aftermath…

14:13 (IST) Jun 20Twitter review – One of the best films of 2025One of the Twitter users wrote, “#Kuberaa : (4.7/5) One of the best films of 2025 easily.what a writing & direction man #ShekharKammula????????he knows only one guy can pull of such a character in indian cinema and #Dhanush gave an award worthy performance ????.#nagarjuna sir was good,as whole a good emotional drama.”13:41 (IST) Jun 20https://twitter.com/Dhanush_Trends/status/193594017077760826213:23 (IST) Jun 20Kuberaa OTT and TV Release: When and Where to Watch Dhanush-Rashmika’s Political ThrillerDhanush and Rashmika Mandanna’s socio-political thriller Kuberaa, which premiered in theatres on June 20, will stream on Amazon Prime…

Proponents say that manually stimulating acupressure points can ease a variety of maladies. Source link

R Ashwin (L) with his family. (Instagram) India’s Test cricket team is undergoing a transition as they prepare to face England in a five-match series at Headingley, Leeds, marking the first time since 2011 that the team will play without celebrated stalwarts Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Cheteshwar Pujara, Ajinkya Rahane, and Ravichandran Ashwin. Under the new leadership of Shubman Gill, this series represents the beginning of India’s fresh cycle in the ICC World Test Championship.The last time India played without these veterans was during the 2011 Oval Test against England, when MS Dhoni led the team. This significant change comes…