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Farmer reported to RSPCA for rounding up his own sheep by busybody passer-by
A farmer has voiced his fury after being reported to the RSPCA for rounding up his own sheep.Tom Trueman, 42, received a complaint from the animal welfare charity after his border collie had been seen "worrying" sheep.RSPCA noted the incident and sent the farmer a letter with two animal welfare pamphlets titled "dog behaviour" and "how to look after your dog", but Mr Trueman, from Buckfastleigh, Devon, said the notice contained "no real information".But after making further inquiries, the eighth...
‘Don’t let work become your identity’: Entrepreneur who quit Google shares lessons
Rohit Sakunia, who left Google to become an entrepreneur, reflects on his 30s, sharing valuable life lessons. He emphasizes balancing work with personal well-being, investing time wisely, and distinguishing between being busy and having clear direction. Sakunia also highlights the importance of fitness and self-expression, noting that many fears about his entrepreneurial leap never materialized
Council killjoys scrap children's snail race after animal rights activists claim it's cruel
Nottingham City Council has scrapped a children's snail racing event after complaints from animal rights campaigners who argued the activity was "cruel".The event, touted as "The Slowest Show on Earth", had been scheduled to take place at the city's Central Library.It was intended to form part of a "green week" programme celebrating efforts to tackle climate change.Organisers had developed what they described as the "world's first electronic snail racing board" to engage young participants.But A...
South Korea stage late comeback to beat Czechia on World Cup opening day
Second-half goals by Oh Hyeon-gyu and Hwang In-beom steered South Korea to a win over Czechia in a Group A encounter.
Peruvian police dress as World Cup mascots to fool suspected drug dealer
Police officers in Peru dressed up as 2026 World Cup mascots as they targeted a suspected drug trafficker.
Alexia Putellas: How a little girl from Camp Nou became a football immortal
After 14 years at Futbol Club Barcelona Femení, their captain and most decorated player, Alexia Putellas, wistfully announced her departure from the club. “It has been a perfect story,” she said in her message to her fans, and one that deserves to be told over and over again.
Iran weighs proposed deal but remains wary of US intentions
Iran says a proposed agreement is under review by its highest leadership and could be closer than ever before.
Meta 8,000 layoffs hit managers hardest, & CEO Zuckerberg's 2023 warning now makes sense
Meta's 8,000-person layoff on May 20 hit middle managers and software engineers hardest, with public filings showing more than 1,400 managers cut, nearly half of them software engineering managers. The data has reopened CEO Mark Zuckerberg's 2023 line that he didn't want "managers managing managers" at Meta. With AI capex hitting $145 billion this year, the company is now reshaping its org chart around smaller teams and individual builders.
'Two Hellfire missiles fired': US admits attack on tanker that killed three Indian seafarers
US President Donald Trump's administration has admitted "to firing two Hellfire missiles" at a third commercial vessel carrying Indian crew members off the coast of Oman on Thursday. This comes as the latest in a series of attacks on merchant ships in the Gulf region that have left three Indian seafarers dead in the past four days.
Tamil Nadu DCCB housing loan scheme: Eligibility, benefits and how to apply
Owning a home is one of life's biggest milestones, and the Tamil Nadu government is helping realising this dream. The state government offers housing loans through district central cooperative banks (DCCBs) across the state.
Elon Musk's SpaceX raises $75 billion in record IPO debut: 10 things to know
SpaceX is poised for a historic Wall Street debut, aiming to raise $75 billion and achieve a valuation of nearly $1.8 trillion. The company, now encompassing rocket launches, satellite internet, and AI, has seen significant revenue growth but reported a net loss. Institutional investors are showing strong demand for the offering.
Kerala SSLC revaluation result 2026 out - check here
Kerala Pareeksha Bhavan has announced the Kerala SSLC Revaluation Result 2026. Students seeking a review of their answer scripts can now access updated scores online. This process ensures fairness in grading. To check your result, visit the official SSLC portal, enter your details, and submit. Review your scorecard carefully and report any discrepancies promptly to your school or the board.
Britain plummets in rankings for world's safest country as Global Peace Index 2026 revealed
Britain has plummeted down the rankings for the world's safest country in the Global Peace Index 2026. The index is the world's leading measure of peace and examines 163 countries and territories through indicators such as as safety, security, conflict and militarisation. The Institute for Economics & Peace (IEP) - who created the index - discovered that the world had "continued its longstanding trajectory of deteriorating peacefulness, with armed conflict the dominant driver of the decline". It...
Jaspal Rana, renowned Indian shooting coach and Asiad gold medallist, dies at 49
Renowned Indian shooter and coach Jaspal Rana passed away at 49 after falling ill following the ISSF World Cup in Munich. A former Asian Games gold medallist, Rana was instrumental in nurturing generations of shooting stars, including Saurabh Chaudhary and Manu Bhaker. His impactful coaching career, recognised with the Dronacharya Award, leaves an irreplaceable void in Indian sport.
Ronaldinho backs Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Brazil and Portugal enter the 2026 FIFA World Cup from very different positions, yet a single comment from Ronaldinho has linked the two football powers. The Brazilian legend made it clear that Brazil remains his first choice, but if the Seleção fall short, he would like to see Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal finally lift football's biggest prize.
Rs 1.5crore heist: 2 on bike intercept Delhi firm staff, flee with cash-filled bag
A daring Rs 1.5-crore cash heist unfolded in north Delhi as armed assailants on a motorcycle intercepted two cashiers, snatching a bag of money within moments. The real estate firm employees were en route to Chandni Chowk when the brazen robbery occurred. Police are investigating, suspecting inside information may have aided the criminals.
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Google donates $50mn to train 300K workers, CEO says infrastructure is key
Google is investing $50 million through Google.org to train 300,000 American workers for skilled trade jobs like electricians, welders, and plumbers. This initiative aims to bolster the nation's digital economy by supporting the physical infrastructure built and maintained by these essential workers. The funding will empower various labor unions and trade associations across more than 20 states.
'Europeans sell weapons used to attack India': Jaishankar clears New Delhi's stance on Russian oil
External affairs minister S Jaishankar pushed back against European criticism of India's Russia policy, highlighting that European weapons have been used against India for years. He defended India's energy choices, revealing the US encouraged New Delhi to buy Russian oil in 2022 to stabilize global markets.
Indigenous energy sources overtake thermal power
• Renewables, hydel and nuclear together now account for more than half of installed generation capacity• PPIB has facilitated 102 IPPs, attracting over $35bn in foreign investment LAHORE: Pakistan’s energy sector recorded steady improvement during the first nine months of the current fiscal year, with hydel, renewable and nuclear sources overtaking thermal power in installed generation capacity for the first time, says the Pakistan Economic Survey. Citing relevant figures, it highlights a gradu...