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Cliff Notes – Former co-owner of Mumbai T20 league franchise banned for corrupt approach Gurmeet Singh Bhamrah, former co-owner of the SoBo Supersonics, has been banned by BCCI Ombudsman Justice (Retd) Arun Mishra for attempting to corrupt players Dhawal Kulkarni and Bhavin Thakkar during the 2019 Mumbai T20 League. The ban’s duration is unspecified but could range from five years to a life ban under the BCCI’s Anti-Corruption code, following an investigation into match-fixing approaches. The order reveals that an intermediary, Sonu Vasan, was involved in offering financial incentives to Thakkar to influence match outcomes, while Kulkarni’s involvement remains less…

Cliff Notes A senior police officer, Chief Superintendent Tom Simons of Essex Police, was dismissed for sexual misconduct involving two women while on duty. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) investigation revealed that Simons abused his position and ignored reminders about professional boundaries. Although he faced allegations of sexual offences, coercive control, and misconduct, the Crown Prosecution Service decided not to charge him criminally. Essex Police: Senior officer sacked for sexual contact with woman while on duty | UK News . A senior police officer has been sacked after he had sexual contact with a woman while on duty.The…

Cliff Notes – Jack Black makes history as incredibly short Minecraft song enters the charts Jack Black’s new song “Steve’s Lava Chicken,” at just 34 seconds, has set a record as the shortest song to chart in the UK Top 40, surpassing the previous record by two seconds. The song’s success is attributed to the popularity of the Minecraft Movie, which has achieved significant box office success despite critical backlash, grossing $301 million globally in its opening weekend. Jack Black makes history as incredibly short Minecraft song enters the charts Jack Black has not only beaten his own UK solo…

Cliff Notes Rory McIlroy returned to Northern Ireland with his family after winning the Masters and becoming the sixth golfer to complete a career Grand Slam. His victory marked his first major win since 2014, concluding a dramatic play-off against Ryder Cup teammate Justin Rose. McIlroy expressed his gratitude, stating he was “honoured and thrilled” to call himself a Masters champion after 17 attempts. Rory McIlroy arrives back in Belfast after Masters victory Rory McIlroy is back in Northern Ireland with his family after his historic victory at the Masters on Sunday. The 35-year-old golfer secured victory at Augusta to…

Cliff Notes – Ben Affleck forced to confront ‘internalized homophobia’ after gay screen kiss Ben Affleck reflected on his role in Chasing Amy, noting that he had to confront his own internalised homophobia when filming a kiss with co-star Jason Lee. The actor expressed disappointment in his performance, stating he would welcome the opportunity to portray the character again, but is wary of potential backlash from the LGBTQ+ community. Ben Affleck forced to confront ‘internalized homophobia’ after gay screen kiss Ben Affleck reflected on one of his most controversial film roles. He has opened up about challenging his own ‘internalized…

Cliff Notes A migrant tragically died while attempting to cross the English Channel in a small boat, prompting an ongoing investigation by Kent Police to determine the circumstances surrounding the incident. Following the medical emergency, several migrants were rescued and brought to Dover by Border Force and RNLI vessels on Friday morning. The incident comes amidst a significant increase in small boat crossings, with 705 arrivals reported on Tuesday, marking 2025 as the busiest year for such crossings since records began. Migrant dies trying to cross Channel in small boat | UK News A migrant has died attempting to cross…

Cliff Notes A coroner deemed the UK’s drivers’ eyesight verification system “unsafe” following the deaths of four individuals, highlighting it as one of the “laxest in Europe” regarding self-reported eyesight conditions. The coroner noted that the UK is the only European nation that issues driving licences without mandatory eyesight checks for individuals up to the age of 70, enabling unsafe driving practices. Current regulations allow drivers to self-report eyesight issues, creating opportunities for dishonesty, while the DVLA has not enforced penalties for non-disclosure of vision impairments. UK’s system for verifying drivers’ eyesight ‘unsafe’, coroner rules after four people killed |…

This weekend, the 2025 Formula 1 season makes its way to the Jeddah Corniche Circuit for the much-anticipated Saudi Arabian Grand Prix. Reigning champion Max Verstappen will aim to defend his title against a competitive field that includes second-place finisher Charles Leclerc and third-place Sergio Pérez from last year’s thrilling race. How to Watch the 2025 F1 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix (All times Eastern) Friday 9:25 a.m.: Practice 1 (ESPN2, ESPNU) 12:55 a.m.: Practice 2 (ESPN2, ESPNU) Saturday 9:25 a.m.: Practice 3 (ESPN2, Sky Sports) 12:55 p.m.: Qualifying (Sky Sports, ESPN+) Sunday 12:55 p.m.: Race (ESPN2, Sky Sports) The 2025…

Cliff Notes – Stellar Blade creator is one of the richest people in Korea as £1,800 statue sells out Shift Up’s founder, Kim Hyung-tae, became a billionaire after the company’s public offering, despite a recent decline in share value. The mobile game Goddess Of Victory: Nikke significantly contributes to Shift Up’s revenue, accounting for nearly 70% of total earnings. A £1,800 statue of Stellar Blade’s protagonist EVE sold out quickly, highlighting the studio’s strong merchandise appeal. Stellar Blade creator is one of the richest people in Korea The statue sold out within hours. The director behind Stellar Blade has become…

Marco Rubio’s statements reflect increasing frustration in Washington over stalled peace negotiations in the Ukraine conflict.