Five Things the Cameras Didn’t See at the World Cup Final
Spain and Argentina faced off in the FIFA World Cup Final at New York-New Jersey Stadium on Sunday, with Spain coming out on top by scoring a goal in extra time. The final, which drew 80,000 people, including celebrities and President Donald Trump, also featured the first FIFA final halftime show, with headliners Madonna, Justin Bieber, Shakira and BTS.
Paramount's WBD deal is on pause after judge orders a merger delay
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Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada sentenced to life in US prison
US judge hands life sentence to Ismael Zambada for leading one of Mexico’s most violent drug cartels for decades.
Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada has been sentenced to life in prison in the United States, after a plea deal last year in which he admitted to shipping millions of kilogrammes of cocaine over decades as leader of the violent Sinaloa Cartel.
Shroud of Turin DNA sheds light on its biological history
New research has uncovered the complex biological history preserved within DNA traces found on the Shroud of Turin, offering fresh insights into one of the world's most studied and debated historical artifacts.
Justin Bieber’s Surprise Release Celebrates A Year As A Top Performer In America
Swag becomes Justin Bieber's seventh album to spend 52 weeks, a full year, on the Billboard 200. It joins fan favorites like Purpose, My World 2.0 and Justice. LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - FEBRUARY 01: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Justin Bieber attends the 68th GRAMMY Awards at Crypto.com Arena on February 01, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
Judge Pauses Paramount-Warner Bros. Merger
A federal judge ordered a temporary halt to the Paramount-Warner Bros. merger on Monday, as a state coalition argues it would violate federal antitrust law, leading to higher prices and fewer movies and TV shows.
‘Avengers: Doomsday’ Trailer: Spiderman, Doctor Strange And More Missing
A person in a Spider-Man suit during filming on Hutcheson Street in Glasgow for the latest film in the Spider-Man franchise, Spider-Man: Brand New Day. The sequel will see Tom Holland reprise his main role and is set to be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. Picture date: Wednesday August 13, 2025. (Photo by Andrew Milligan/PA Images via Getty Images)
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Russia thought its supply roads 100 miles from the front were safe. Ukrainian operators can 'free hunt' with new drones.
Russia thought its supply roads 100 miles from the front were safe. Ukrainian operators can 'free hunt' with new drones.
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England cricket: Are Harry Brook's side set to challenge for the 2027 World Cup?
England's only significant change in the India series was a new opening combination of Ben Duckett and Jacob Bethell, and it bore fruit at Lord's.
The left-handed duo became England's sixth opening pair since the 2023 World Cup, with Phil Salt, Jamie Smith and Zak Crawley currently out of contention and Will Jacks and Rehan Ahmed considerations for the middle order after spells at the top.