Amazon to gain creative control of James Bond franchise from Broccoli family
Amazon reached a deal with the Broccoli family, the James Bond franchise’s longstanding producers, to form a new joint venture.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expressed regret over a heated exchange with US President Trump during Ukraine-US talks, emphasizing the importance of maintaining strong US support against Russia. Despite the tense encounter, Zelenskyy stressed the need for polite diplomacy and recognized Americans and Europeans as key allies, while firmly viewing Russia as an adversary.
Mukti Ranjan Ray, suspected of murdering a woman in Bangalore and escaping to Odisha, was found dead by suicide in Bhadrak. The 30-year-old allegedly hanged himself from a tree fearing arrest and left behind a confession note. Karnataka police had been pursuing him for three days before discovering his body.
Travis Head’s bowling heroics in the Melbourne Test were accompanied by a quirky celebration after dismissing Rishabh Pant. His ‘finger on the ice’ gesture, clarified as a lighthearted ritual started in Sri Lanka, drew both amusement and criticism. Head’s explanation and team’s reaction highlighted the playful spirit behind the unique celebration.
A group of transgender minors and their families filed a lawsuit challenging President Trump’s executive action restricting access to gender-affirming care for people under the age of 19.
Two YSRCP Rajya Sabha MPs, Beedha Mastan Rao Jadhav and Venkataramana Rao Mopidevi, resigned, which may weaken Jagan Mohan Reddy’s party. Sources suggest they plan to join TDP. Mopidevi, displeased about being denied a recent assembly election ticket, resigned. TDP anticipates winning the vacant Rajya Sabha seats unopposed.
Over 50 protesters, including women, were detained near Ladakh Bhawan in New Delhi as they showed silent support for climate activist Sonam Wangchuk’s hunger strike. Wangchuk’s fast aims to include Ladakh in the Sixth Schedule of the Constitution for tribal protections. Police noted the protest lacked permission and released most detainees shortly after.