Thousands protested in London and Edinburgh against a UK Supreme Court ruling defining "woman" as assigned female at birth. Activists fear the decision impacts trans rights and access to single-sex spaces. The ruling stemmed from a dispute between the Scottish government and For Women Scotland over interpreting the Equality Act.
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Luigi Mangione, 26, faces murder charges for the death of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Police linked Mangione to the crime through DNA, fingerprints, a matching 3D-printed pistol, and surveillance footage. Inscribed shell casings and Mangione's writings suggest a motive tied to corporate criticism, though he denies involvement.
Australian pacer Mitchell Starc is expected to play the fifth Test of the Border-Gavaskar series despite a rib injury, according to teammate Alex Carey. Starc's fitness will be evaluated closer to the match, with Jhye Richardson ready to step in if needed.
Georgia elected Mikheil Kavelashvili, a staunch critic of the West, as its new president, sparking protests. The ruling party's decision to freeze EU accession talks until 2028 ignited public anger, given the widespread support for EU membership. Kavelashvili, backed by influential ex-prime minister Bidzina Ivanishvili, has promoted controversial anti-Western views.
Amazon’s MGM Studios has taken full creative control of the James Bond franchise following a deal with producers Barbara Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson. As Broccoli and Wilson step back from creative decisions, Amazon plans to expand Bond-related content beyond the main film series.
IPL 2025 will see the reintroduction of saliva on the ball and a new 'Second Ball' rule to mitigate dew effects. The Impact Player rule remains, and DRS will now cover height-based no-balls and off-side wides. BCCI’s updates aim to enhance match excitement and maintain fairness in gameplay. TimesofIndia.com takes a look at the key updates.
Pakistan faced a setback ahead of the Champions Trophy with a one-sided defeat to New Zealand in the tri-series final on Friday. Former batter Ahmed Shehzad criticized captain Mohammad Rizwan's decisions, aiming at Pakistan's incompetent strategies and team selection. Rizwan’s choice to bat first was particularly questioned.
JP Morgan analyst Ryan Brinkman predicts a significant drop in Tesla's Q1 2025 deliveries, likely due to Elon Musk's controversial political involvement. The revision estimates 355,000 vehicles, down from 444,000 previously forecasted, with European sales underperforming due to Musk's remarks on geopolitical issues.