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The 2026 FIFA World Cup squad picture is beginning to take shape as nations across every group unveil preliminary and final rosters ahead of the expanded tournament in North America. From Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo potentially making history to major omissions, emerging talents and final roster deadlines, national teams are entering the decisive phase of preparation before football’s biggest global spectacle officially begins.

With Mayor Eric Adams' indictment, Adrienne Adams, the NYC Council speaker, eyes the mayoral seat. The first African American speaker and District 28 representative, she championed programs for working mothers and adult learners. Married to Joseph J. Adams for 35 years, she credits him as her 'foundation'. They share a blended family of four adult children and eleven grandchildren. Read more below!

Are social media apps as addictive as cigarettes? A US jury just came close to saying yes. And it validates a legal argument that app design itself — not just content — can cause harm

The difference of opinion over contesting from the Idukki parliament constituency seems to have deepened the fissures within the Kerala Congress (Mani) on Sunday.

A pastoral letter condemning the 'irresponsible action' of Prof T J Joseph, for preparing a question paper hurting the religious sentiments of a community, was today read out during the Sunday mass in 120 parish churches

The Congress leadership has urged warring Kerala Congress (Mani) factions to break a truce at least temporarily, taking in view of Pala assembly bypoll on September 23.

A unique, multi-faith five-judge bench of the Supreme Court, with a Sikh, Christian, Parsi, Hindu and Muslim on it, concluded hearings on the challenge to the triple talaq practice on Thursday but Justice Abdul Nazeer did not utter a single word during the six-day hearing.

Chief minister Oommen Chandy, who will be leaving for a four-day visit to UAE on Sunday, assured Kerala Congress (M) chairman and finance minister K M Mani that he would ensure the removal of government chief whip PC George as soon as he returns on April 2.

Kerala finance minister K M Mani was forced to resign on Tuesday a day after the high court implied he had no right to continue until he was exonerated from bribery charges.

American actor Joseph Siravo, widely known for playing Johnny Soprano -- Tony Soprano's father -- on the popular sitcom 'Sopranos', has passed away after a long battle with cancer. He was 64.

Now, K M Mani has no friends in the UDF other than chief minister Oommen Chandy. The adverse remarks in the high court against the finance minister resulted in UDF leaders jointly demanding his resignation and there was much vigour among Congress leaders, who were mute spectators in the bar bribery case till date.

The need to find viable treatments and ways to arrest the spread of the virus is becoming more pressing. Cases are climbing again in the US and Europe ahead of what public-health officials have warned could become a dangerous winter with Covid-19 circulating unchecked alongside seasonal influenza.

NBA legend Yao Ming believes basketball serves as a vital bridge between the United States and China, fostering respect and understanding beyond political complexities. He highlighted the recent successful NBA preseason games in Macao, marking the league's return after a six-year hiatus, as evidence of the sport's enduring appeal and the desire for collaboration.

The countdown to the 2023-24 NHL season has begun, with a total of 1,312 games scheduled. The upcoming season will feature 82 games for each team, ensuring fierce competition. The NHL Trade Deadline on March 8 will be a pivotal moment, and the Stanley Cup Playoffs will start on April 22.

Emil Bove, a senior DOJ official and former Trump defence lawyer, faces intense scrutiny over his nomination to the U.S. Court of Appeals. Whistleblower allegations accuse him of misleading the Senate and urging defiance of court orders. Despite controversy, Bove's career spans top academic achievements at SUNY Albany and Georgetown, high-profile prosecutions, and roles in Trump's legal team. His rapid rise through the Department of Justice now draws both political support and legal concern.

Dark Western "The Power of the Dog" scooped the top two honours at the British Academy Film Awards on Sunday, winning best film and director for Jane Campion, while sci-fi epic "Dune" picked up the most prizes.

List of players released by Indian Premier League teams ahead of next month's auction for 2020 season.

Launched in 1990 and now administered by The Bookseller, The British Book Awards are literary awards given to some of the finest writers in the world. The award, also known as the Nibbies, not only aims to celebrate the best books published in the United Kingdom, but it also seeks to showcase and recognize the best of British book collections.

'Glee' tops the 2014 People's Choice Awards nominations with eight nods.

The NDA government on Tuesday belligerently upped its ante in the Supreme Court, defending the Parliament-enacted NJAC to replace the collegium system for appointment of judges and said the Constitution never gave primacy to the CJI or judiciary in this matter.

NFL stars faced off-field challenges in 2025. Fan fights erupted at games. Players dealt with legal troubles including DUIs and assault charges. Political figures weighed in on NFL decisions. Star athletes like Jason Kelce and Aaron Rodgers shared their views on league matters. These incidents captured headlines throughout the year.

Punjab Kings decided to break the bank to sign England's T20 specialist Liam Livingstone, paying a staggering Rs 11.50 crore for him while Mumbai Indians paid a whopping Rs 8 crore for an injured Jofra Archer despite his unavailability for the 2022 edition of the IPL.

The 'invisible hand' supposed to guide the goods and people in a free market economy has vanished, and the visible hand of the government is back in action.

The 2023-24 NBA season has begun with an exciting twist as the league introduces its first in-season tournament. Stephen Curry remains the highest-paid player, earning just under $52 million. Phoenix Suns' Kevin Durant is close to breaking into the top 10 on the all-time scoring list.

Cricket, in the days when it was still a gentleman's game, had an honoured place in English literature, with some great authors and avid players.

The Recording Academy and CBS on Tuesday announced the nomination list for the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards. The nominations were revealed in a live stream on Tuesday. Beyoncé came out on top with nine nominations, followed by Taylor Swift, Roddy Ricch and Dua Lipa with six apiece.