Cristiano Ronaldo’s mother, Maria Dolores dos Santos Aveiro, revealed she attempted to abort him due to extreme poverty and family struggles. Despite her initial desire, she was blessed with his birth. The Portuguese professional footballer later joked about her past intentions. Now a global icon with a net worth exceeding $1.4 billion, Cristiano Ronaldo remains close to his mother. Though his relationship with his father was strained due to the latter’s alcoholism.
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Neymar has once again grabbed attention away from the football pitch after adding another ultra-rare luxury watch to his already remarkable collection. The Brazilian superstar recently purchased the Jacob & Co. Astronomia Dragon & Tiger, a timepiece valued at nearly $1 million, further strengthening his reputation as one of the world’s biggest celebrity watch collectors.
Akanksha Chamola has announced her split from Gaurav Khanna, which is rooted in their contrasting feelings about parenthood. Gaurav’s desire to become a father conflicts with Akanksha’s strong preference to remain child-free. She highlighted their shared decision, recognizing that their paths were no longer aligned, resulting in a divorce following a year of living separately.
A severe heatwave is set to scorch the central and eastern United States from Tuesday through the July 4th holiday. Temperatures are predicted to soar above 100°F with oppressive humidity, pushing the heat index even higher. Overnight lows will offer little respite, increasing the risk of heat-related illnesses for millions.
The future of Hera Pheri 3 appears to have hit another roadblock. Filmmaker Priyadarshan has confirmed that he is no longer associated with the much-awaited sequel, adding that he is uncertain whether the film will ever make it to the big screen. The filmmaker went a step further and expressed doubts about the fate of the project itself.
Emma Raducanu and Carlos Alcaraz were one of tennis’ most talked-about duos last year after they teamed up for the revamped US Open mixed doubles event. Their close friendship quickly sparked dating rumors, but both players consistently maintained that their relationship was nothing more than a genuine friendship built over years on tour.
The Indian Army is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting towards leaner, technology-driven combat units. New Integrated Battle Groups (IBGs) are being formed, combining various arms for rapid deployment and decisive strikes. Specialized drone units like Shaktibaan Regiments and Divyastra Batteries are also being introduced to enhance surveillance and precision targeting. This modernization aims to create a smarter, more agile force prepared for future multi-domain conflicts.
Indian Grandmaster Nihal Sarin emerged as one of the biggest attractions in the Global Chess League Season 4 player draft, joining American Gambits after a bidding battle. The Bengaluru-based tournament, scheduled from September 3-13, will feature top stars including Magnus Carlsen and Viswanathan Anand, who switched teams to join PBG Alaskan Knights, as all six franchises finalised their squads.
Notorious dacoit Jagan Gurjar was allegedly murdered by a fellow inmate in Ajmer jail. Police reported Gurjar was strangled with a towel by Vishnu, his cellmate, following a dispute. Gurjar, who faced numerous criminal cases and had a history of high-profile incidents, was transferred to the high-security facility in March. Vishnu has reportedly confessed to the crime.
Nearly 36 years after the brutal killing of Kashmiri Pandit nurse Sarla Bhat, the Jammu and Kashmir State Investigation Agency has filed a chargesheet naming JKLF chief Yasin Malik as the principal accused. Bhat was abducted and murdered in 1990 on suspicion of being a police informer. The SIA described the development as a historic milestone.
President Donald Trump has issued a stark warning, threatening a 100% tariff on goods from any nation imposing a digital services tax on American tech giants like Google and Meta. This move comes as several European countries consider such levies. The proposed tariffs, however, face significant legal hurdles, recalling past Supreme Court rulings against similar broad tariff powers.
Comcast is splitting into two public companies, separating its media arm, NBCUniversal and Sky, from its core connectivity business. This strategic move aims to sharpen focus amidst industry shifts towards streaming and consolidation. Mike Cavanagh will lead the new media entity, while Michael Angelakis takes the helm of the remaining Comcast. The separation, expected within a year, has already boosted investor confidence.
Chasing 373, England resumed the final day on 103 for 4 but never managed to build the partnerships needed to threaten the target. They were bowled out for 212 shortly after lunch, handing New Zealand their first comeback series win in a three-Test series after losing the opening match.
