Pepsi withdraws from Wireless Festival sponsorship after Kanye West backlash

Pepsi and Diageo have withdrawn sponsorship of the Wireless Festival following backlash over Kanye West’s headline act. Critics cite his past antisemitic remarks, prompting calls from politicians to bar his UK entry. The controversy highlights debates on accountability and platforming in cultural events, with West’s performance now uncertain. Pepsi has withdrawn as the main sponsor…

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‘Israel violently lashed out’: Trump says US ‘knew nothing’ of South Pars gas field strike; warns Iran after Qatar LNG hub hit

‘Israel lashed out’: Trump distances US from gas field strike; warns Iran after Qatar LNG hub hit (AP photo) US President Donald Trump said late Wednesday that the strike on Iran’s South Pars gas field was carried out by Israel, adding that neither the United States nor Qatar had any involvement.In a social media post,…

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    Why ONGC is eyeing two oilfields in Venezuela; in talks with state-run oil company PDVSA, seeks US approval

    Any acquisition would depend on ONGC obtaining a licence from US authorities permitting it to operate the two fields. (AI image) Oil and Natural Gas Corp (ONGC) is reportedely in discussions with Venezuela’s state-owned oil producer PDVSA to purchase either a portion or all of its holdings in two oilfields located in the South American…

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    ‘My body is little weak’- MS Dhoni’s comment to Suresh Raina sparks retirement fears

    Suresh Raina and MS Dhoni (X) The uncertainty surrounding MS Dhoni’s IPL future continues to grow, but former Chennai Super Kings star Suresh Raina believes the legendary captain should return for another season. Speaking on Star Sports after CSK’s emotional home defeat to Sunrisers Hyderabad at Chepauk, Raina revealed a personal conversation he had with…

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    Dulquer Salmaan confirms Onam 2026 release for ‘I Am Game’ by ‘RDX’ director Nahas Hidayath: ‘My most stylish film yet’ | Malayalam Movie News

    Malayalam cinema fans have been eagerly waiting for ‘I Am Game,’ the upcoming big-budget action thriller starring Dulquer Salmaan. The makers have now officially announced the film’s release date. The movie is all set for a grand worldwide theatrical release on August 20, 2026, during the Onam festival season. The update has created huge excitement…

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    ‘Trump is a big fan of India, PM Modi’: Rubio pushes back against anti-India rhetoric | India News

    NEW DELHI: US secretary of state Marco Rubio on Monday strongly pushed back against allegations of rising anti-India rhetoric in the United States, saying President Donald Trump remains a “big fan”of both India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.Addressing the controversy during a media interaction in Delhi, Rubio dismissed suggestions of systemic hostility towards Indians in…

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    Meet Australia’s real-life Spider-Man: Medical student visits sick children and gifts Nintendo Switches while dressed as the superhero | World News

    Most superheroes exist only on cinema screens, but in north Queensland, one young medical student is making a real difference for children battling illness. George D. Mann, a 20-year-old third-year medical student from Townsville, Australia, spends his free time as “Dr. Spider-Man”, visiting young patients while dressed in a Spider-Man suit and white doctor’s coat….

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    Who was Jim Whittaker? First American to summit Mount Everest and REI leader dies at 97 | World News

    Jim Whittaker, the first American to reach the summit of Mount Everest and a central figure in popularising modern mountaineering, has died at the age of 97. His life combined high-risk exploration with business leadership and environmental advocacy, leaving a lasting impact on outdoor culture. The Everest climb that made history On May 1, 1963,…

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    ‘Dumocracy’ in America: When the President becomes a punchline

    TOI correspondent from Washington: Historians may someday conclude that US President Donald Trump‘s greatest contribution to American political discourse was not immigration enforcement or peace treaty, or even a trade war. It may have been a painstaking seminar on how he coined the word “Dumocrats.“In several interviews and speeches over the past week, Trump has…

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