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Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Charlie Hunnam has been carving out a name for himself in Hollywood since he was a young Brit looking for his big break. While he might be best known for his role as Jax Teller in “Sons of Anarchy” or for playing Raleigh Beckett in “Pacific Rim,” he’s managed to launch a solid career for himself that has only gotten more interesting as he’s extended his résumé beyond those characters. The actor has been in everything from rock ’em-sock…

Patna, Jul 23 (PTI) Jan Suraaj Party founder Prashant Kishor had a showdown with police here on Wednesday when some of his supporters got injured in “mild use of force” to stop their “Vidhan Sabha march”. According to Patna Central SP Diksha, the procession was stopped at Chitkohra roundabout, a few hundred metres away from the Vidhan Sabha premises. She told PTI, “It is a restricted area where no public gathering is allowed. So when we noticed a crowd approaching, we tried to stop them, and in the process, there was a mild use of force”. The party was staging…

PARIS (AP) — With the support of international partners and the mobilization of $115 million, the U.N. cultural agency UNESCO recently helped rebuild the Iraqi city of Mosul after it was devastated by the Islamic State group. The restoration of the historic city’s iconic Al-Nouri Mosque and Al-Hadba Minaret was just one of many programs run by the U.N. Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization, which is in the spotlight because the United States is leaving it once again. The decision to pull U.S. funding and participation from UNESCO will deal a blow to its work preserving cultural heritage around the…

At the start of the Monsoon Session of Parliament, a united Opposition had a clear idea of its floor strategy: It wanted to force the government for a discussion on the Pahalgam terror attack and the alleged US role in cessation of military action between India and Pakistan besides the Election Commission (EC)’s special intensive revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in poll-bound Bihar. But the resignation of Jagdeep Dhankhar as the Vice-President came out of the blue. While the government has agreed for a discussion on Operation Sindoor next week and will not concede on the Bihar SIR exercise, the…

ANKARA, Turkey (AP) — Syria’s interim government has requested Turkey’s support to strengthen its defense capabilities, Turkish officials said, following sectarian violence over the past two weeks that increased tensions in Syria and drew Israeli intervention.The defense ministry officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity according to procedures, said Wednesday that Syria has also sought assistance to combat “terrorist organizations,” including the Islamic State group.Turkey — which has long expressed readiness to assist Syria — was working toward providing training, advisory services and technical support to help strengthen Syria’s defense capacity, the officials added.Syrian officials could not be immediately reached…

In a remarkable testament to consistent past performances, young Indian batting sensation Yashasvi Jaiswal has broken into the top 10 of the ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings, despite not playing the format for nearly a year. As per the latest ICC update, Jaiswal now sits at No. 9 with 673 rating points, ahead of several active players, underlining the enduring impact of his performances from the 2023-24 season. 359 Days of Inactivity – Yet a Ranking Rise The left-hander last featured in a T20I on July 30, 2024, making his rise all the more extraordinary. It’s been 359 days since…

Six gelatin sticks and a few detonators were found inside a bag that was left unattended at a bus stand located in the heart of Bengaluru city on Wednesday, the police said. The explosives were found at the Kalasipalya Bengaluru Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC) bus stand, which is frequented by thousands of commuters every day. According to the police, on Wednesday afternoon, they received a call about an unattended bag outside a toilet at the BMTC bus stand. Upon arriving at the spot, the police informed the bomb disposal squad and found the explosives. Story continues below this ad “Six…

Ahead of the fourth edition of the SA20, all six franchises have unveiled their pre-auction retentions and signings, signaling a shift in strategy and squad makeup. Only three captains from the previous season Rashid Khan (MI Cape Town), Faf du Plessis (Joburg Super Kings), and David Miller (Paarl Royals)  have been retained, highlighting the transformative direction the tournament is taking. With a cap of just six retentions per team, squads are set for a significant overhaul. As a result, two-time SA20-winning captain Aiden Markram has opted to enter the auction pool, aiming for a fresh opportunity and potentially higher value.…

New DelhiJul 23, 2025 16:46 IST First published on: Jul 23, 2025 at 16:46 IST Share THE JD(U) MP from Banka in Bihar, Giridhari Yadav, is known to speak his mind. On Wednesday, he broke ranks with his party and its ally BJP to criticise the Election Commission’s (EC) ongoing Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls in Bihar just ahead of the Assembly elections, referring to it as a “Tughlaqi farman (ill-conceived diktat)”. In an interview with The Indian Express, Yadav speaks on the issues with the SIR and its potential outcome. Excerpts: * The Opposition is protesting against…

A Hindu girl from Goa arrived at Punjab University to pursue her studies where Kashmiri students persuaded her to embrace Islam. As a result of their influence, SB Krishna transformed into Ayesha. This case showcases how a girl was trapped in the conversion network linked to Agra. According to media reports, Ayesha established multiple WhatsApp groups to solicit funds and maintained contact with prominent individuals through these channels. She also received assistance from the gang leader Abdul Rehman who was apprehended in Delhi. Several revelations about her have surfaced during police inquiry. Kashmiri students facilitated the conversion of a Hindu…