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Topline A federal appeals court on Thursday night ruled that the California National Guard troops—deployed in Los Angeles last week amid protests against the federal government’s crackdown on immigrants—can remain under President Donald Trump’s control while the state’s legal challenge against the deployment moves forward. California National Guard members guard the Santa Ana Federal Building in Santa Ana.Los Angeles Times via Getty Images Key Facts The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that on matters such as federalizing the California National Guard, any decision must be “highly deferential” towards the president, and the court concluded that “ it is likely…

SpindriftEddie Lyons Jr (left) and Ross Monaghan were killed in the shooting at the bar in FuengirolaA man wanted in Spain over the murders of two senior figures from a Scottish organised crime group in a Spanish bar has appeared in court in England.Michael Riley, 44, has been accused by Spanish police of the murders of Ross Monaghan, 43, and Eddie Lyons Jnr, 46, at Monaghans Bar in Fuengirola on 31 May.Mr Riley appeared at Westminster Magistrates’ Court in London via videolink from HMP Wandsworth. His full extradition hearing is expected to be held later this year.Mr Riley has not…

US President Donald Trump speaks to the press as workers install a large flag pole on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on June 18, 2025. Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty ImagesA federal judge on Thursday blocked President Donald Trump’s administration from forcing 20 Democratic-led states to cooperate with immigration enforcement in order to receive billions of dollars in transportation grant funding. Chief U.S. District Judge John McConnell in Providence, Rhode Island, granted the states’ request for an injunction barring the Department of Transportation’s policy, saying the states were likely to succeed on the merits of…

Megastar Amitabh Bachchan has shared the screen with some of the biggest stars, but in a recent revelation, he admitted that working with his son Abhishek Bachchan has been one of his greatest learnings and blessings.In a heartfelt blog post, he posted a picture with his son, Abhishek who appears to be explaining something while he listens intently. They seem to be in a studio, with headphones resting on Abhishek’s lap, presumably on a break from the shoot. However, he didn’t reveal any details about the project they was working on.Big B wrote on the blog, “The joy of creation…

There’s a reason ARMY – one of the world’s largest fandoms – believes that the love they give BTS is always returned. On June 20, not long after waking up, the ever-charming Kim Taehyung, better known as V from BTS, surprised fans by going live on Weverse.He casually told viewers he had just gotten out of bed and decided to start a live – a sweet gesture that instantly made ARMY feel like they were the first people on his mind. But what truly caught fans off guard was the display picture he chose: a mirror selfie in a sleeveless…

Bangladesh picked up two wickets inside the first hour but Kamindu stood firm with his unbeaten 83 Source link

Peter HoskinsBusiness reporter, BBC NewsPavel Durov/InstagramThe founder of instant messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, says the more than 100 children he has fathered will share his estimated $13.9bn (£10.3bn) fortune.”They are all my children and will all have the same rights! I don’t want them to tear each other apart after my death,” Mr Durov told French political magazine Le Point.Mr Durov says he is the “official father” of six children with three different partners, but has more than 100 other children after donating sperm to a fertility clinic.He also reiterated that he denies any wrongdoing in connection with serious…

When Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg poached Scale AI founder Alexandr Wang last week as part of a $14.3 billion investment in the artificial intelligence startup, he was apparently just getting started.Zuckerberg’s multibillion-dollar AI hiring spree has now turned to Daniel Gross, the CEO of Ilya Sutskever’s startup Safe Superintelligence, and former GitHub CEO Nat Friedman, according to sources with knowledge of the matter.It’s not how Zuckerberg planned for a deal to go down.Earlier this year, sources said, Meta tried to acquire Safe Superintelligence, which was reportedly valued at $32 billion in a fundraising round in April. Sutskever, who just launched…

(Picture Courtesy: Facebook) The much-anticipated film directed by Mahesh Narayanan, featuring an ensemble cast led by Mammootty and Mohanlal, has once again made headlines — this time due to speculation around its title.On Wednesday, an X (formerly Twitter) post by Sri Lanka Tourism referred to the film as ‘Patriot’, sparking rumours that the upcoming high-profile Malayalam film might officially carry that name. However, there has been no confirmation from the film’s team, and the makers have yet to announce the official title.Mohanlal receives a grand welcome in Sri LankaMalayalam superstar Mohanlal arrived in Sri Lanka for the film’s eighth shooting…

One of the leading causes of death in recent years, cancer, is claiming to take millions of lives each year. Despite the significant advancements in the treatment, the biggest challenge in fighting cancer is that the detection is often too late. Detecting cancer earlier may dramatically improve survival rates and offer more treatment options. But, this is yet harder to diagnose at the earliest stage and is one of the crucial reasons for rising deaths worldwide. Now, a new study by Johns Hopkins University researchers suggests that a simple blood test could help identify cancer years before symptoms even begin…

India vs England Live Score, 1st Test Match: The cricketing spotlight returns to Headingley, Leeds, where India and England gear up for a high-voltage Test series amid sweltering early summer conditions. The series marks the beginning of a new World Test Championship cycle for both teams — one that comes with contrasting narratives. For India, it’s the dawn of a fresh era under 25-year-old Shubman Gill, who takes over the Test captaincy in the absence of Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli. For England, it’s another chance to showcase the effectiveness of their fearless ‘Bazball’ approach. The greenish tinge on the…

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Governor Gavin Newsom said in an official statement that he is disappointed in the Ninth Circuit Court’s decision to allow President Trump to retain control of the California National Guard, but is touting one aspect of the court ruling as a victory. Writing on X early Friday morning, the Democratic governor proclaimed that Trump is “not a king and not above the law.” “The court rightly rejected Trump’s claim that he can do whatever he wants with the National Guard and not have to explain himself to a court. The President is not a…

Chinese influencer Luo Yonghao and co-host Xiao Mu tried out livestreaming on Sunday, June 15, 2025, using interactive digital avatars based on Baidu’s generative artificial intelligence model.ScreenshotBEIJING — Avatars generated by artificial intelligence are now able to sell more than real people can, according to a collaboration between Chinese tech company Baidu and a popular livestreamer.Luo Yonghao, one of China’s earliest and most popular livestreamers, and his co-host Xiao Mu both used digital versions of themselves to interact with viewers in real time for well over six hours on Sunday on Baidu’s e-commerce livestreaming platform “Youxuan”, the Chinese tech company…

The meetings with the top diplomats from Britain, France and Germany are viewed as a last-ditch effort to avoid a dangerous escalation in the conflict between Iran and Israel. Source link

Directed by the esteemed Hrishikesh Mukherjee, ‘Mili’ was a treat for cinephiles as it was embellished by the nuanced performances of Jaya Bachchan and Amitabh Bachchan. Today, the movie completes 50 years, and on the occasion of its golden jubilee, Jaya Bachchan, during an exclusive conversation with us, reflected on her experiences during the making of ‘Mili’ and shared her insightful thoughts.Here are the excerpts from our conversation:“‘Mili’ is one of my favourite films with Hrishi Kaku. I had already decided to quit, and I thought Abhimaan would be my last film before marriage. But then Hrishi Kaku…” Jaya Bachchan…

Shubman Gill and Ravindra Jadeja during a nets session at Headingley (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) India begins a new era in Test cricket without stalwarts Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravichandran Ashwin as they prepare for their series opener against England at Headingley on Friday. The young squad, led by newly appointed captain Shubman Gill, aims to reclaim their dominance in the red-ball format after recent setbacks against New Zealand and Australia.The Indian team faces a significant transition period with the retirement of batting legends Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli from Test cricket last month. Ravichandran Ashwin also announced…

Nepal won with two balls to spare, thanks to solid contributions from Kushal Bhurtel and Aarif Sheikh Source link

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IAEA chief says report on Iran’s nuclear program ‘not new’ IAEA chief says report on Iran’s nuclear program ‘not new’ 05:40 Evidence gathered on Iran’s nuclear program by the International Atomic Energy Agency can “hardly be a basis for any military action,” the organization’s head said Thursday. “Military action, from wherever it comes, is a political decision that has nothing to do with what we’re saying,” Rafael Grossi told CNN’s Anderson Cooper. After launching its first wave of strikes on Iran, Israel pointed to a recent IAEA report that acknowledged Iran is enriching uranium to a higher level than other…

Real Madrid forward Kylian Mbappe has been discharged from hospital after being treated for gastroenteritis.The France captain, 26, missed training on Tuesday with a fever and did not play in Wednesday’s 1-1 Fifa Club World Cup draw against Al-Hilal in Miami.Real announced on Thursday he was in hospital with an “acute case of gastroenteritis” but hours later confirmed he had been released.He has returned to Real Madrid’s training complex in Palm Beach.A club statement read: “Mbappe will continue with specific medical treatment and will gradually return to team activity.”Real’s next game is against Pachuca on Sunday at 20:00 BST.Gastroenteritis is…

Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on April 2, 2025. NYSEStock futures were lower ahead of Friday’s session, with investors monitoring conflict in the Middle East between Iran and Israel, and potential direct U.S. involvement.Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average slipped 104 points, or 0.24%. Nasdaq 100 futures ticked down 0.17%, while S&P 500 futures fell 0.18%. Regular trading was closed in the U.S. on Thursday for the Juneteenth holiday.Investors remain jittery as the conflict between Israel and Iran has yet to cool. President Donald Trump is weighing direct U.S. involvement with a strike…

Kajol is promoting her new film Maa. It is a mythological horror drama. She admits she is not a horror fan. Her family loves horror movies. She watches them without sound. Kajol recounts watching Rosemary’s Baby thinking it was a legal drama. She appreciates the aesthetic of well-made horror films. Fans are eager to see her in Maa. As Kajol gears up for the release of her latest film Maa, a mythological horror drama, the actor opened up about her unconventional relationship with the horror genre — and it’s as candid and charming as you’d expect.Exclusive | Kajol CANDID On…

Bengaluru will host the prestigious Billie Jean King Cup Play-offs for the first time ever on Indian soil, from Nov 14-16, 2025. (All India Tennis Association (AITA) Bengaluru: The Garden City will host the first-ever Billie Jean King Cup playoffs to be staged in the country. The three-day, three-team event will be played from Nov 14. India, logged in Group G, pooled alongside seventh seeds Netherlands and Slovenia in the draw that was done in the ITF offices on Thursday. India had rallied in April to make the playoffs, where 21 countries were placed in seven groups. The other host…

President Donald Trump embarked on a scathing rant against California Governor Gavin Newsom after scoring a “big win” surrounding the L.A. protests.A California appeals court ruled Thursday that Trump can continue to control California’s National Guard in a blow to Newsom’s attempt to reassert authority over his own state.“We emphasize, however, that our decision addresses only the facts before us,” the ruling states. “And although we hold that the President likely has authority to federalize the National Guard, nothing in our decision addresses the nature of the activities in which the federalized National Guard may engage.” The ruling is not…