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"Playing At International Series India Feels Like Homecoming": Golfer Shubhankar Sharma

Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma is under no illusion over the stern test coming from old friends and familiar faces as a stellar field lineup for a crack at the US$2 million International Series India in Gurugram this week. The headlines may be about LIV Golf superstars such as reigning US Open champion Bryson DeChambeau and Joaquin Niemann, the 2024 International Series rankings winner, but Sharma is wary of the threat posed by his fellow Indian golfers from January 30 to February 2 at the DLF Golf and Country Club.

UK tourists warned as Spain issues rare red weather alert

A rare red weather warning has been issued for Spain as the country feels the effects of Storm Herminia, which is also battering parts of the UK.

EU lacks guidance on AI prohibitions, as rules start to apply

Civil society groups are concerned about the lack of European Commission guidance on banned artificial intelligence systems as the 2 February starting date for provisions of the AI Act dealing with these tools approaches.

Afghans in Albania face uncertainty as Trump suspends refugee programme

In Albania, thousands of Afghans who fled their country to escape the Taliban takeover are facing uncertainty as they wait for US visa approval.

ICC To Open Champions Trophy Ticket Sales Despite Pakistan's Struggle To Meet Deadlines

The ICC said on Monday that the ticket sales for the Pakistan leg of next month's Champions Trophy will begin from Tuesday despite the stadium renovation work in the host nation is yet to be completed. The venues at Karachi, Lahore and Rawalpindi are still getting readied as a January 30 deadline looms for the handover of the stadiums to the ICC. This edition of the Champions Trophy is scheduled to be held across Pakistan and Dubai from February 19. India will be playing their games in Dubai and the ticket information regarding those matches will be made available in the coming days.

Belgian footballer Nainggolan arrested in cocaine trafficking probe

Former Belgian international Radja Nainggolan was arrested on Monday as part of an investigation into cocaine trafficking via the port of Antwerp, the Brussels prosecutor’s office said.

IPL To Kick Off From March 21 Without Any Big Rule Changes - Full Details

The Indian Premier League (IPL) chairman Arun Dhumal on Monday confirmed that the 2025 edition of the league will kick off on March 21. A total of 182 players were sold for Rs. 639.15 crores during the mega auction, held over two days in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia in November last year. Dhumal also confirmed that the final schedule will be announced in the next few days, in consultation with all the stakeholders. "See, the IPL season will start in March. The time is set for March 21. And the schedule will be released in a few days," Dhumal told reporters at the third edition of the Sansad Khel Mahakumbh. He also added that there have been no major changes in the IPL rules, but he is hopeful that two to three matches will be held at the Dharamshala Cricket Stadium.

Man City can soon unleash a feared frontline of the future that can change their season

It was somewhat ironic that in a month where Manchester City have begun to reshape an ageing squad that the three goalscorers in a crucial Premier League victory over Chelsea were 24 and under.

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"Playing At International Series India Feels Like Homecoming": Golfer Shubhankar Sharma

UK tourists warned as Spain issues rare red weather alert

EU lacks guidance on AI prohibitions, as rules start to apply

Afghans in Albania face uncertainty as Trump suspends refugee programme

ICC To Open Champions Trophy Ticket Sales Despite Pakistan's Struggle To Meet Deadlines

Belgian footballer Nainggolan arrested in cocaine trafficking probe

IPL To Kick Off From March 21 Without Any Big Rule Changes - Full Details

Man City can soon unleash a feared frontline of the future that can change their season