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As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 prepares to resume on May 17 after a week-long suspension prompted by border tensions, Cricket Australia (CA) has publicly stated its support for Australian players to make individual decisions regarding their return for the remainder of the season. The announcement addresses growing uncertainty among players regarding safety, scheduling conflicts, and potential repercussions for future IPL participation.Cricket Australia issues statement on Aussie players’ availability for the remaining IPL 2025In a statement released on Tuesday morning, CA confirmed it would “support players in their individual decisions whether to return to India or not.” The board…

West Ham manager David Moyes told Sky Sports: “The performance was much improved in the second half. I feel we dropped two points in the end because of the chances we created.”We did a good job in the second half. It was tough in the first.”The biggest thing was to get a result on Thursday [in the Europa Conference League]. The performance wasn’t where we wanted it to be so we wanted a performance today and overall I’m really pleased.”Aston Villa manager Unai Emery told Sky Sports: “We controlled the game better in the first half. We got to their…

The Stanley Cup Playoffs continue to be marred by controversial calls made by the on-ice officials and the Situation Room in Toronto. Whether it is a missed penalty or a controversial goal, the officials are taking center stage, and the focus really should be on the players and the games themselves. This time, Alexander Petrovic and the Dallas Stars were in the middle of it all. Unfortunately, this has been a trend all season. It also dates back to last season when it came to goalie interference. However, this time, the rulebook is being scrutinized even more because of the…

Theo LeggettInternational business correspondentBBCListen to Theo read this article”What you have there is about £250,000 worth of gold,” Emma Siebenborn says as she shows me a faded plastic tub filled with old, shabby jewellery – rings, charm bracelets, necklaces and orphaned earrings.Emma is the strategies director of Hatton Garden Metals, a family-run gold dealership in London’s Hatton Garden jewellery district, and this unprepossessing tub of bric-a-brac is a small sample of what they buy over the counter each day. It is, in effect, gold scrap, which will be melted down and recycled.Also on the table, rather more elegantly presented in…

Coinbase Global Inc. (NASDAQ: COIN) is officially joining the S&P 500 starting May 19. It will replace Discover Financial Services (NYSE: DFS), which is being acquired by Capital One Financial (NYSE: COF), an existing member of the index. This is a big move for Coinbase and an even bigger signal for Bitcoin. For a crypto company to be added to one of the most important indexes in the U.S. shows how far this industry has come. It’s not just hype anymore—it’s becoming a real part of the traditional financial system. “Thank you to everyone who made it possible for a…

Elnaaz Norouzi sparked a flurry of speculation after posting a deeply emotional chat screenshot on her Instagram Story. The cryptic message has fans wondering if it signals a breakup—possibly with Hollywood actor Gerard Butler.Emotional Exchange in the ScreenshotThe screenshot shows an intense and emotional exchange between Elnaaz and an unnamed person. While she cleverly struck out the name of her chat partner, a red heart emoji next to the name drew attention.Check out the post here:A Heartbreaking End to a RelationshipThe messages reflect the end of a turbulent relationship, with Elnaaz’s side reading, “But we have tried so hard to…

By John Morris, updated May 12, 2025 The digital transformation of money is happening at an accelerated pace. Central banks across the globe are venturing into the creation of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), which represent government-issued digital money. As this shift takes place, it casts a shadow over decentralized cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, and others. With the rise of CBDCs, the landscape of digital finance is becoming more complex, and these decentralized currencies, integral to the decentralized cryptocurrency financial system, are facing increasing pressure. But what does this really mean for the future of crypto? Let’s explore this…

NEW DELHI: The BCCI on Monday confirmed the resumption of the IPL season, which will be held across six venues starting May 17, with the final scheduled for June 3, as per the revised schedule. The tournament was paused on May 8 after the match between Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals was called off due to a security incident, when Pakistan attempted to breach Indian airspace near Chandigarh, resulting in a stadium blackout.”BCCI is pleased to announce the resumption of the TATA IPL 2025. After extensive consultations with government and security agencies, and with all the key stakeholders, the Board…

Jammu reopens schools in non-border districts amid border tensions. (AI Image) The divisional commissioner of Jammu has announced that educational institutions in non-border districts of Jammu province will reopen following a review by the education department, while those in border districts will remain closed.This update, shared via a post on X by @Divcomjammu, comes after an earlier directive on May 12, 2025, which had ordered the closure of all schools, colleges, and educational institutions, except medical colleges, across the province on May 13.The non-border districts of the Jammu Division—Doda, Kishtwar, Reasi, and Ramban—will remain open tomorrow, May 13, 2025. However,…

Leading non-custodial crypto wallet service Zengo announced that it will partner with Tether, the largest company in the stablecoins industry. With rising cryptocurrency adoption and user growth, secure self-custody storage solutions like Zengo Wallet will become essential to the digital assets economy. In line with Tether’s vision of making blockchain-based tools more accessible, the top USDT issuer’s collaboration with Zengo goes beyond business growth. As the world continues to embrace digital value storage and global payments, stablecoin infrastructure initiatives like the Tether Zengo partnership set the stage for increased crypto and stablecoin adoption in 2025. Why Zengo Wallet Stands Out…