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Scotland’s Mark Watt and Matthew Cross (right) walk off the field after losing ICC Men’s T20 World Cup match against Australia in Gros Islet on June 15, 2024. — ICCDUBAI: The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday, reprimanded Scotland’s wicketkeeper batter Matthew Cross and left-arm spinner Mark Watt following their ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 match against Netherlands on Sunday.According to the apex cricketing body, both Cross and Watt have been fined 10 per cent of their match fees for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct for separate instances during their 19-run defeat against the…

Britain’s Prime Minister Keir Starmer leaves after a meeting with European leaders on Ukraine and European security at the Elysee Palace in Paris, France, February 17, 2025. — Reuters LONDON: As British government unveiled policies designed to reduce legal immigration and fend off rising support for the hard right, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed Monday to “finally take back control” of Britain’s borders.Starmer announced he was ending an “experiment in open borders” that saw net migration rise to nearly one million people under the previous Conservative government, which lost last year’s general election. The government’s Immigration White Paper policy document includes…

The Office is officially getting a spinoff. NBCUniversal’s Upfront event on Monday gave viewers their first glimpse at The Paper, a mockumentary-style comedy that shifts the iconic format from a paper company to an actual newsroom. Set in Toledo, Ohio, The Paper follows a ragtag crew of underdog journalists trying to keep a struggling Midwestern publication, The Truth Teller, alive. The new series stars Domhnall Gleeson, Oscar Nuñez, and Sabrina Impacciatore, and will debut this September on Peacock. Nuñez reprises his role as Oscar, now relocated from Dunder Mifflin to The Truth Teller. “I told Greg Daniels that Oscar should…

Prime Video has unveiled the first image from its upcoming live-action series Spider-Noir, with Nicolas Cage taking centre stage in the title role. The series marks Cage’s return to the Spider-Man franchise after voicing the noir version of the web-slinger in the animated hit Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse. The initial look was released during Amazon’s upfronts presentation and features Cage fully suited in the noir hero’s signature black-and-white ensemble. He dons a fedora, white goggles, black trench coat, and webbed mask, mirroring the stylised aesthetic of his animated counterpart. However, this new series is rooted more in the original Spider-Man…

The final trailer for the upcoming Formula 1-based film F1: The Movie has officially been released, giving fans their most detailed look yet at the story and high-octane visuals ahead of its theatrical debut next month. Brad Pitt stars as Sonny Hayes, a retired F1 driver making a comeback, paired with a young and ambitious rookie, Joshua Pearce, played by Damson Idris. The film’s production captured real-world racing action by filming during multiple races in the 2023 and 2024 Formula 1 seasons, seamlessly integrating fictional APX GP cars into actual footage. Real-life tracks like Silverstone, Monza, and Yas Marina appear…

ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Software Houses Association (P@SHA) and sAi Venture Capital have signed a strategic partnership, targeting $100 million in investment in business-to-business (B2B) technology to power Pakistan’s next wave of technology exports. In a landmark collaboration, P@SHA, the country’s apex and only authorised IT trade body, and sAi Venture Capital, one of Pakistan’s leading investment firms in advanced engineering, have signed a strategic agreement to accelerate Pakistan’s technology exports. The partnership seeks to mobilise up to $100 million in investment for Pakistan’s IT and IT-enabled Services (ITeS) sector – an industry increasingly viewed as a key pillar of the…

Google has officially updated its iconic “G” logo for the first time in nearly a decade. The original version, introduced in 2015 alongside the switch to the Product Sans typeface, featured four distinct solid color segments in red, yellow, green, and blue. Now, those colors blend together in a smooth gradient, giving the logo a more modern and fluid appearance. This refreshed design is currently visible in the latest versions of the Google app on iOS and on Pixel smartphones. The updated gradient design seems visually aligned with the aesthetic of Google’s Gemini logo. However, the gradient “G” has not…

Courtside wasn’t just where the action was Monday night — it’s where the internet lit up. Rapper Cardi B and NFL wide receiver Stefon Diggs were spotted side-by-side at Game 4 of the Knicks-Celtics playoff series, sending fans into a frenzy over their rumoured romance. The two joined an A-list lineup at Madison Square Garden, including Timothée Chalamet, Kylie Jenner, and Kendall Jenner, as the Knicks took down Boston 121-113. But while Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle handled business on the court, Cardi and Diggs stole the spotlight when ESPN’s cameras panned to their courtside seats. Cardi turned heads in…

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) on Tuesday named Mike Hesson as the new white-ball head coach of the national men’s cricket team, effective 26 May 2025, in a major shake-up aimed at revitalising Pakistan’s limited-overs performance. Hesson, a seasoned international coach best known for his successful stint with New Zealand, was chosen following an extensive selection process. The position became vacant after Pakistan’s tour of New Zealand in April. Hesson is currently serving as head coach of Islamabad United, who clinched the HBL Pakistan Super League title earlier this year. PCB Chairman Mohsin Naqvi welcomed Hesson’s appointment, posting his support…

Listen to article The Supreme Court of Pakisrtan has adjourned the hearing on Zahir Jaffer’s appeal against his death sentence in the Noor Mukadam murder case until May 19, following mutual agreement from both parties. The appeal was heard on Tuesday by a three-member bench headed by Justice Hashim Kakar and comprising Justices Ishtiaq Ibrahim and Ali Baqar Najafi. Defence counsel Salman Safdar and prosecution lawyer Shah Khawar were present during the proceedings. Safdar requested additional time to submit further documents, arguing that they could significantly affect the outcome of the case. He maintained that Jaffer suffers from mental illness, a defence…