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Left-arm spinner joins as injury replacement for Australian Hayden Kerr Source link

Daughter surprises dad on wedding day with recording of great grandfather singingDavid Muir reports on the woman who found an old recording of her great grandfather singing decided to save the music for just the right moment – years later during her father-daughter dance.June 18, 2025 Source link

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Israel and Iran continued to trade fire overnight as the direct conflict entered its seventh day. Source link

The Swiss National Bank (SNB) in Bern, Switzerland, on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024.Stefan Wermuth | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesThe Swiss National Bank on Thursday cut interest rates by a further 25 basis points to 0% — adding to concerns over a potential return to negative rates.The reduction was widely expected by markets ahead of the decision, after traders priced in an around 81% chance of a quarter-point cut and around a 19% chance of a bigger 50-basis-point cut.”Inflationary pressure has decreased compared to the previous quarter. With today’s easing of monetary policy, the SNB is countering the lower inflationary pressure,” the central bank said…

A large commercial ship floats off the coast in Bushehr, Iran, on January 15, 2025. Bushehr is Iran’s first nuclear seaport.Amir | Afp | Getty ImagesIsrael and Iran’s escalating conflict has significantly driven up the cost of insurance for ships sailing through the Red Sea and Persian Gulf.Marine insurers are now charging 0.2% of the value of a ship for journeys into the Gulf, according to data from the world’s largest insurance broker Marsh McLennan, up from 0.125% prior to Israel’s surprise attack on Iran last week.There has also been an uptick in war risk insurance rates for the Red…

The Starship experienced a “major anomaly” before starting its 10th flight test. Elon Musk’s giant moon and Mars rocket has a mixed record of success. Source link

A cremation ceremony was held for Kinal Mistry, a victim of the Air India crash who hailed from a community that took pride in those who went abroad. Her family said she was someone who would “fulfill everyone’s dreams.” Source link

Priyanka Chopra’s incredible journey began when she was just 17. She first won the Miss India title, and not long after, she was crowned Miss World. The world often focuses on the glamorous side of her success — the fame, the achievements, the spotlight. But what usually goes unnoticed are the people who quietly make that journey possible. Behind Priyanka’s rise stood her mother, Madhu Chopra — the one who made tough choices, who sacrificed her own comfort to be by her daughter’s side. These are the parts of the story we don’t talk about enough.And then, there’s another angle…

Vitamin D, crucial for bone health and immunity, is often deficient globally. Gastroenterologist Dr. Manickam advises 600 IU daily for adults, achievable through sunlight and diet. He recommends 15-30 minutes of sun exposure a few times weekly and consuming oily fish, eggs, and fortified foods. Vegans should eat sun-exposed mushrooms. Vitamin D, also known as the ‘sunshine vitamin’, is an important nutrient that helps to maintain healthy bones, support immune function, and promote overall well-being. This nutrient is naturally produced by the body when exposed to the sun. Getting a few minutes of sun early in the morning is indeed…

India women’s cricket team The Indian women’s cricket team has touched down in the United Kingdom, ready to kick off their white-ball tour against England. The Harmanpreet Kaur-led side will play five T20Is and three ODIs across iconic English venues from June 28 to July 22, 2025. In a post captioned “Mumbai 🇮🇳 ➡️ London 🇬🇧 Recalling UK memories and creating new ones ✨”, the BCCI shared photos of the squad arriving in England, drawing excitement ahead of the highly anticipated series.India Women’s T20I SquadHarmanpreet Kaur (c), Smriti Mandhana (vc), Shafali Verma, Jemimah Rodrigues, Richa Ghosh (wk), Yastika Bhatia (wk),…

Meghan Markle PLOTS POWER MOVE As ‘American Princess’: Sussexes Planning ‘Backdoor’ Royal Comeback? Source link

ST. PAUL, Minn. — Hundreds of people, some clutching candles or carrying flowers to lay in front of a memorial, gathered outside Minnesota’s Capitol on Wednesday evening for a vigil to remember a prominent state lawmaker and her husband who were gunned down at their home.As a brass quintet from the Minnesota Orchestra played, Gov. Tim Walz wiped away tears and comforted attendees at the gathering for former House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband, Mark, who were killed early Saturday in the northern Minneapolis suburbs.Colin Hortman, the Hortmans’ son, embraced Walz and lay a photo of his parents on…

US President Donald Trump says he is still weighing his options regarding United States military intervention amid escalating hostilities between Israel and Iran. Standing on the South Lawn of the White House on Wednesday, Trump said, “The next week is going to be big,” adding that Iranian officials are eager to negotiate. However, he warned them that “it’s very late to be talking,” after they reached out to him. Officials and experts have suggested that the US’s 30,000-pound (13,000kg) bunker buster bomb is the only weapon capable of destroying the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant, a facility believed to be central…

A Honda automobile dealership is shown in Irvine, California, U.S., March 27, 2025. Mike Blake | ReutersHonda is recalling more than 259,000 of its cars across the U.S. due to a problem that can cause the brake pedal to shift out of position, potentially interfering with a driver’s ability to stop or slow down.According to documents published by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall covers certain Honda Pilots between model years 2023 and 2025 — as well cars under the auto maker’s luxury Acura brand: 2021-2025 Acura TLX and 2023-2025 Acura MDX vehicles.The NHTSA’s recall report notes that the…

Bollywood star Kajol is not only busy promoting her upcoming film Maa, set to release on June 27, but is also opening up about her personal life—especially the challenges her daughter Nysa Devgan faces as a star kid in the age of social media.Protective momIn a candid interview with Hindustan Times, Kajol addressed the online hate often directed at Nysa. Known for her fearless and outspoken personality, the Maa actress didn’t hold back. “Well, I would say don’t come in front of my car; otherwise, I’ll drive over you,” she said, expressing her fierce protectiveness.Kajol explained that she often reminds…

(Image Credits: Pinterest) Centuries from now, people are going to look back on us and wonder why we strangled ourselves with chokers and neckties, proving that fashion is a product of time. As we look back on the past, from corsets to cloaks, some clothing items have made a smashing comeback, whereas others have evoked the nightmare fuel. Let’s see 5 fashion accessories from the past that will give you an eerie vibe, with tonnes of curiosity in the brew.CapiroteThe capirote was worn by Spanish flagellants or religious extremists who whipped themselves as a demonstration of piety, giving a creepy…

An advertising board fell on a spectator during a tennis match in Halle, Germany. (Screenshot) A 62-year-old spectator was injured when an advertising board fell during Alexander Zverev’s match at the Halle Open tennis tournament in Berlin on Wednesday. Zverev quickly provided an ice pack to help the injured woman, who was later taken to a local hospital as a precaution.Tournament director Ralf Weber addressed the incident in a statement: “There has never been anything like this in our 32-year tournament history. We deeply regret the incident.”Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The organisers offered the spectator…

During a fiery moment on her For My Last Trick Tour in Pittsburgh, Halsey became an unexpected hero. While performing Without Me, she spotted a cameraman standing dangerously close to a pyro trap. Mid-lyric, she quickly pulled back the mic and urgently signaled him to move. When he didn’t react, Halsey jumped into action, shouting, “There’s pyro coming. Move!” The panic on her face was visible as flames were just seconds away. She rushed over, grabbed his hand, and yanked him to safety—just in time. The dramatic rescue, caught on a fan’s phone, has since gone viral, with fans calling…

England batter Tammy Beaumont will return to Strikers for the first time in seven years Source link

Erick upgraded to an ‘extremely dangerous’ Category 4 hurricane, US forecasters say Source link

Readers weigh in on the war between Israel and Iran and the United States’ involvement. As one writes, “Until we find a better way to settle our differences globally, we risk the end of our civilization.” Source link

Erick set off flash floods in the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero. A stretch of the Pacific coastline, including Acapulco, was under a hurricane warning. Source link

Family members hold photographs of Boeing 737 MAX crash victims lost in two deadly 737 MAX crashes that killed 346 people as they arrive for Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg’s testimony before a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee hearing on “aviation safety” and the grounded 737 MAX on Capitol Hill in Washington, October 29, 2019.Sarah Silbiger | ReutersRelatives of some of the 346 people killed in two Boeing MAX crashes in 2018 and 2019 asked a federal judge on Wednesday to reject a deal between the Justice Department and the plane maker that allows the company to avoid prosecution in a…