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Kylian Mbappe's comments referencing Mao Zedong have stirred considerable controversy in China, jeopardising his sponsorship ties. This prompted Real Madrid and LaLiga to extend apologies to the Chinese community. Consequently, Chinese businesses have severed connections with Mbappe and put a hold on LaLiga broadcasts. Talks continue between Chinese officials and Spanish football organisations to foster clarity.

Trumps midterm rout has transformed Americas political battlefield - and created a difficult new balancing act for India. In this episode of 'Why Should You Care?', Abhijit Iyer-Mitra uses a provocative Al-Qaeda versus Ku Klux Klan analogy to describe what he sees as the competing forces now shaping Washington: a Congress controlled by Democrats and a weakened Trump presidency. What does Trumps defeat mean for India and the world? Can New Delhi use the growing divide between the White House and

North Korea laid landmines and parked howitzers near the border. South Koreas response? Elite special forces soldiers learning to walk the ramp from fashion models. The K-Walking programme went viral, the opposition attacked President Lee Jae Myungs government, and the Army admitted it was inappropriate. Meghna Deka decodes: Is Seoul going soft on Kim Jong Un, or is this just one bad idea?

Turkeys parliament has ratified the Mecca Pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia.The agreements core principle: an armed attack on one country could be treated as an attack on all three.That has sparked fears in Turkey that Ankara could be dragged into a future India-Pakistan conflict.Opposition lawmakers warned that Turkish soldiers should not be sent to fight wars decided by political leaders in Ankara, Islamabad or Riyadh.Watch: https://youtu.be/ACbSoQFNyHA

Dispatch audio obtained by RadarOnline reveals the chaos surrounding Christa Pikes reported failed execution at Tennessees Riverbend Maximum Security Institution. Her attorney, Kelly Gleason, urgently told dispatchers that Pike was still alive and needed immediate medical care, while firefighters and paramedics reportedly waited outside the prison for a police escort. The recordings capture confusion among emergency services as officials tried to coordinate a response, raising fresh questions ab

North Korea is bringing landmines, howitzers and firepower to the Korean border.South Koreas elite commandos? They were filmed training in high heels with fashion models.The bizarre army programme was meant to improve posture and walkingbut South Koreas military later admitted it was a mistake.As Kim Jong Un flexes his military muscle, Seoul appears to be fighting back with the strangest weapon of all: K-style.Watch: https://youtu.be/2sc0Zu2JEJM

Indian Grandmaster Pranav Venkatesh won the Open title at the FIDE World Junior Blitz Championship in Al Ain, UAE, scoring 10.5 points from 13 rounds. The 20-year-old finished a point clear of his closest rivals, adding blitz gold to the rapid silver he won earlier. Indias Aamuktha Guntaka finished fifth in the Girls section, while Savitha Shri placed seventh.

If India attacks Pakistan, is Turkey attacked too? A Turkish opposition lawmaker asked that question in parliament, and it hit a nerve. Turkey has ratified the Mecca Pact with Pakistan and Saudi Arabia by 279 votes to 119, with its core idea being that an attack on one can be treated as an attack on all three. Opposition MPs warn that Turkish youth could be sent to die for other countries interests, from Pakistans fights with India to Saudi Arabias war with Yemens Houthis. Another MP warned the

BJP MP Nishikant Dubey has called for reclaiming Chittagong, Noakhali and Sylhet, territories now part of Bangladesh, claiming they historically belonged to the erstwhile Tipra Kingdom. His remarks have received support from Tipra Motha founder Pradyot Bikram Manikya Deb Barma, who described their separation during Partition as a historical and strategic mistake. Dubey alleged that former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru handed over these territories to Pakistan without the consent of Tripura's M

Around $3 trillion was wiped off US stocks in a single day, and AI is at the centre of it. After the Democrats swept the US midterms, investors panicked over a possible slowdown in data centres, the giant buildings that power AI. Nvidia fell over 9% and tech stocks had their worst day since Covid. Now Anthropic, the company behind Claude, faces doubts over its record IPO. Is the AI bubble bursting? Meghna Deka decodes 5 reasons why AI crashed Wall Street.

Thomas Markle Sr has reportedly held a private three-hour meeting with daughter Samantha at a Florida care facility as investigations into allegations involving child sexual abuse material intensify. The visit comes as Philippine authorities reportedly consider charges, with investigators also pursuing leads in Mexico and the United States. Meanwhile, Meghan Markle's half-brother Thomas Markle Jr has been named a person of interest. Thomas Markle Sr denies wrongdoing as fresh questions surround

Donald Trumps latest Oval Office move has turned into a social media roast fest. The US President has signed an executive order declaring the Oval Office a national monument, saying he wants to protect his redesigned space from future presidents making major changes. But instead of applauding the move, netizens have flooded social media with jokes, sharp criticism and comparisons to everything from a dictatorship to a Las Vegas bordello. Heres why Trumps monument plan is getting so much attentio

Nithya Raman has delivered a sharp message on immigration after securing a historic victory in the Los Angeles mayoral race. Speaking about her win, the mayor-elect criticised the anti-immigrant climate under the Trump administration and reflected on her own journey as an immigrant. Raman said Los Angeles had welcomed people from across the United States and the world, giving them a chance to pursue their dreams. She called the decision to elect an immigrant mayor deeply moving.

The cause of death of Breaking Bad actor RJ Mitte has been revealed in an official inquest report. According to documents obtained by Page Six, the 34-year-old actor died by suicide by hanging in Brownsville, Texas, on October 12. The report also confirms that an autopsy and toxicology tests were requested, though their results were not included. The revelation comes as former co-star Bryan Cranston pays tribute to Mitte and his mother speaks about the warning signs she noticed before his death.

Goldman Sachs has banned most non-technical staff, including traders and bankers, from using AI coding tools like Anthropic's Claude Code and Microsoft's GitHub, according to Bloomberg. Access is limited to engineers and strats after the bank reviewed productivity and risk concerns. The move has frustrated traders who used the tools for financial modelling and tracking client trading flows, months after its CIO praised vibe coding.

The introduction of dedicated pet box facilities in Vande Bharat Sleeper trains by Indian Railways marks a significant step towards making long-distance travel easier for dog owners. To utilize this new service, passengers must hold a confirmed train ticket and can transport one pet per PNR with the required documentation. This thoughtful initiative enhances the accessibility of rail travel for families accompanied by their furry friends.

In October, more than 110 people tried this small experiment with us. Here is what they told us on the last weekend.

The Strait of Hormuz is witnessing fresh disruptions to commercial shipping after two oil tankers caught fire while transiting the strategic waterway. Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) Navy claims the vessels struck naval mines while attempting to use what Tehran considers an unauthorised route near the Omani coast. The IRGC also alleges that the tankers had switched off their navigation and identification systems and were attempting to pass under U.S. military protection. Iran has

Elon Musk lost $80 billion in a single afternoon as Wall Street crashed after the US midterms, pushing his net worth below $800 billion. Days earlier, he had spent a record of nearly half a billion dollars trying to help Republicans win. They lost. Now Democrats control Congress and are eyeing probes into DOGE, his government contracts and Starlink. Is the worlds richest man in real trouble, or are these just paper losses? Meghna Deka decodes if Musk is on the Democrat hitlist.

On November 6, protestors stormed a Microsoft data centre construction site near Amsterdam, raising concerns about power usage. The activist group Geef Tegengas argues that the centre will strain local electricity supplies significantly. Police initially sought to block the demonstration but were overwhelmed as protesters broke through barriers. Previous protests have targeted the same location, reflecting escalating frustrations about technology infrastructure.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacts with India's Asian Para Games 2026 contingent at Delhi's Indira Gandhi Sports Complex, praising a para-athlete and feeding him churma with his own hands.