Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott has issued an apology for referencing the 9/11 hijackers during a team meeting in 2019. McDermott made the comments while emphasizing the significance of effective communication within a team.
Actor Timothée Chalamet, known for his role in "Wonka," announced the Game of the Year at the video game industry's prominent awards ceremony. The Los Angeles event saw the fantasy RPG Baldur's Gate 3, based on Dungeons and Dragons, securing the top prize. Belgian developer Larian, accepting the award, described the epic fantasy RPG as a labor of love. Baldur's Gate 3 dominated the awards with six wins, including Best Performance, Best RPG, and Player's Choice. Chalamet, introduced as "ModdedController360," a reference to his deleted teenage YouTube channel, has expressed his passion for gaming in interviews and recently visited legendary developer Hideo Kojima's Japanese studio.
Prince Harry has suffered a setback in his libel case against Associated Newspapers Ltd (ANL) as a judge ruled against his attempt to have part of the Mail on Sunday publisher's defence dismissed. The Duke of Sussex is suing ANL over a 2022 article related to a dispute over his UK security arrangements. The prince claims that the article falsely implied he had lied and attempted to manipulate public opinion.
Large crowds gathered along the streets of Dublin to pay homage to Shane MacGowan, the iconic lead singer of The Pogues, ahead of his funeral in County Tipperary. Musicians played some of his renowned songs, with fans singing along as a horse-drawn carriage carried his coffin through the city. The 65-year-old singer-songwriter had been ailing for an extended period before his demise last week.
In the midst of escalating conflict in both Khan Younis and the northern region of Gaza, a disconcerting video has emerged on social media, capturing a disturbing scene of numerous Palestinian men detained by Israeli forces. The authenticity of the footage has been verified depicting a distressing tableau where these men, stripped down to their underwear, are seen kneeling on the ground under the watchful eyes of Israeli soldiers. The detention reportedly took place in Beit Lahia, a town situated in the far north of the Gaza strip. While some of these individuals have reportedly been released, the circumstances surrounding their apprehension have given rise to significant concerns.
India's parliamentary landscape has witnessed a significant development as Mahua Moitra, an opposition lawmaker, faced expulsion over allegations of accepting bribes in exchange for raising questions. Moitra, a prominent figure known for her vocal criticism of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), staunchly denies the accusations leveled against her. The expulsion, which transpired after a resolution passed in the Lok Sabha, the lower house of parliament, has sparked a wave of controversy and calls for a more thorough examination of the case.
A significant donor to the University of Pennsylvania, Ross Stevens, has revoked a $100 million grant following the controversial testimony of the school's president, Elizabeth Magill, in Congress. Stevens expressed dismay over Magill's evasive response regarding the punishment for students advocating the genocide of Jews.
Luka Doncic notched a first-half triple-double, propelling the Dallas Mavericks to a dominant 147-97 triumph over the Utah Jazz. The Slovenian sensation concluded the game with an impressive stat line of 40 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds, while Kyrie Irving contributed 29 points for Dallas. This marks Doncic's second 40-point performance in three games and his fourth overall this season.
Two-time Australian Open champion Rafael Nadal has been listed as a participant in the upcoming tournament, marking his return to competitive tennis after an injury-induced hiatus of nearly a year. The 37-year-old Spaniard has been sidelined since sustaining a hip flexor injury at the previous Australian Open. Nadal, a former world number one, recently confirmed his comeback at the Brisbane International in January.
Brisbane Heat secured a commanding 103-run victory over Melbourne Stars in the inaugural match of the Men's Big Bash.