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"Want an entertaining tournament with some great cricket": ETPL co-owner Abhishek Bachchan on aspirations from league

Mon, 11 May 2026 23:58:54 GMT

By Adarsh Chauhan

Dublin [Ireland], May 12 (ANI): Bollywood actor Abhishek Bachchan, who is one of the European T20 Premier League (ETPL) co-founders and co-owners, said that he expects the league to produce entertainment and see some great cricket being played. He also expressed his desire for ETPL to become one of the most anticipated cricket events on the calendar in future.

The ETPL is a newly launched

Jordan Spieth not raising the heat on himself with career Slam in sight

Mon, 11 May 2026 21:19:03 GMT

(Photo credit: Jeff Romance-Imagn Images)

Jordan Spieth is not a grillmaster. There isn't much time in his schedule as a professional golfer to become great at a hobby; he rates himself 'probably a 15-handicap' when it comes to smoking meat.

But spending time over the charcoals last fall got him thinking about a lesson he could take into improving his golf swing.

'I was smoking chicken in the fall on

Gautam Gambhir arrives in Katra with family to offer prayers at Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine

Sat, 09 May 2026 08:01:00 GMT

Katra (Jammu and Kashmir) [India], May 9 (ANI): Former India cricketer and current head coach of the senior men's team, Gautam Gambhir, arrived in Katra with his family to offer prayers at the holy shrine of Shri Mata Vaishno Devi.

After he arrived in Katra, Gambhir greeted fans and clicked photos with them. Then he joined his family to go to the temple.

Gautam Gambhir coached the Indian cricket team to vic

Cannes Film Festival opens, grappling with AI and Hollywood

Tue, 12 May 2026 02:03:14 GMT

In its main competition, a total of 22 films are vying for the prestigious Palme d'Or prize for best film, which was won last year by the highly political Iranian movie "It Was Just an Accident" by Jafar Panahi.

But as usual in the build up to the world's biggest festival, off-screen talking points have dominated the conversation, most notably how to cope with changes wrought by artificial intelligence -- and Hol

Cannes Film Festival: what to watch out for

Sun, 10 May 2026 01:57:10 GMT

AFP looks ahead at some of the most hotly anticipated moments and appearances:

- The main competition - A total of 22 films are competing for the prestigious Palme d'Or for best film which will be handed out on May 23.

Arthouse heavy-hitters such as Spain's Pedro Almodovar, Japan's Hirokazu Kore-eda or Romania's Cristian Mungiu will be up against emerging talent such as Belgian prodigy Lukas Dhont and Franc

What to watch out for at the 2026 Cannes Film Festival

Sun, 10 May 2026 01:57:10 GMT

The world's most glamorous film festival kicks off in Cannes on Tuesday, promising another action-packed fortnight of world premieres, star-studded red carpets, parties and fashion.

Here are some of the most hotly anticipated moments and appearances:

The main competition

A total of 22 films are competing for the prestigious Palme d'Or for best film which will be handed out on May 23.

Arthouse

Are Ukraine and Gaza Situations Similar Part 2

Sat, 09 May 2026 07:51:37 GMT

Read Part 1 here

A short-term occupation for one and a longer-term one for the other

In Ukraine, the popular uprising of 2013 and 2014 was facilitated by aid provided by the United States (tents, buses, food, entertainment). The coup d'tat of February 22, 2014, was carried out by the neo-Nazi group Right Sector, led by Dmitry Yarosh, and by Maidan commander Andriy Parubiy, a great admirer o

Man charged in connection with attack on police station in Northern Ireland

Thu, 07 May 2026 21:45:09 GMT

LONDON, May 7 (Xinhua) -- A 48-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly trying to carry out a car bomb attack on a police station in Lurgan, Northern Ireland, British media said on Thursday.

The man also faces charges of attempted explosion, hijacking and possession of explosives, according to Sky News.

On March 30, two masked men hijacked a car in Lurgan, south-west of Belfast,

India's IT shares near threeyear low as OpenAI move revives AI fears

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:34:18 GMT

India's IT shares near threeyear low as OpenAI move revives AI fears

Pattaya 2026- The transformation into a global investment fortress and world class haven

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:34:13 GMT

Pattaya 2026- The transformation into a global investment fortress and world class haven

Malaysia economic growth likely slowed to 5.3% in January-March

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:34:05 GMT

Malaysia economic growth likely slowed to 5.3% in January-March

OpenAI chief Altman to take stand in OpenAI-Musk trial on Tuesday

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:33:59 GMT

OpenAI chief Altman to take stand in OpenAI-Musk trial on Tuesday

Oil climbs but markets shrug off US-Iran deadlock

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:33:55 GMT

Oil climbs but markets shrug off US-Iran deadlock

Sweden's EQT launches $3.76 billion tender offer to take Japan's Kakaku.com private

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:33:50 GMT

Sweden's EQT launches $3.76 billion tender offer to take Japan's Kakaku.com private

Panasonic eyes aggressive AI profit push, battery unit misses target

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:33:43 GMT

Panasonic eyes aggressive AI profit push, battery unit misses target

OpenAI gives European companies access to its latest models to bolster resilience

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:33:35 GMT

OpenAI gives European companies access to its latest models to bolster resilience

EU considering social media 'delay' for children

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:33:30 GMT

EU considering social media 'delay' for children

Dollar rises but still not far from pre-war levels, data awaited

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:33:21 GMT

Dollar rises but still not far from pre-war levels, data awaited

Meta loses court fight over compensation to Italian publishers

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:33:15 GMT

Meta loses court fight over compensation to Italian publishers

Zelenskiy meets Palantir CEO as Ukraine expands use of AI in war

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:33:12 GMT

Zelenskiy meets Palantir CEO as Ukraine expands use of AI in war

Germany's finance watchdog to make targeted inspections amid 'substantial' AI risks

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:33:04 GMT

Germany's finance watchdog to make targeted inspections amid 'substantial' AI risks

TikTok challenges EU 'gatekeeper' status at Europe's top court

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:33:00 GMT

TikTok challenges EU 'gatekeeper' status at Europe's top court

Thai consumer confidence drops to lowest in 8 months in April, survey shows

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:32:54 GMT

Thai consumer confidence drops to lowest in 8 months in April, survey shows

Satellite firm SES's revenue soars on airline contracts, shares follow

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:32:42 GMT

Satellite firm SES's revenue soars on airline contracts, shares follow

EBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion bid as 'neither credible nor attractive'

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:32:36 GMT

EBay rejects GameStop's $56 billion bid as 'neither credible nor attractive'

Teslas robotaxi rollout features Texas-sized wait times

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:32:24 GMT

Teslas robotaxi rollout features Texas-sized wait times

World markets feel the strain as USIran war grinds on

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:32:24 GMT

World markets feel the strain as USIran war grinds on

Japan's bank regulator sets up forum to counter Mythos-powered cyber threats

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:32:20 GMT

Japan's bank regulator sets up forum to counter Mythos-powered cyber threats

The Koh Phangan precedent- Dismantling the business of legal subterfuge

Tue, 12 May 2026 11:32:14 GMT

The Koh Phangan precedent- Dismantling the business of legal subterfuge

Rangers boss Danny Rohl defiant after Celtic loss and Champions League miss

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:03:57 GMT

Rangers boss Danny Rohl defiant after Celtic loss and Champions League miss

Martin O'Neill compares Daizen Maeda to Henrik Larsson after Old Firm derby

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:03:23 GMT

Martin O'Neill compares Daizen Maeda to Henrik Larsson after Old Firm derby

The Dublin city centre hotel offering stunning skyline views and beautiful cuisine

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:02:56 GMT

The Dublin city centre hotel offering stunning skyline views and beautiful cuisine

Rory McIlroy trolls critics after reconnaissance trip to Aronimink ahead of US PGA Championship

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:02:40 GMT

Rory McIlroy trolls critics after reconnaissance trip to Aronimink ahead of US PGA Championship

'We've let ourselves down badly' Jim Magilton fuming with Cliftonville players

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:58 GMT

'We've let ourselves down badly' Jim Magilton fuming with Cliftonville players

Edinburgh super athlete completes 10 Ironman triathlons in 10 days for mental health charity

Mon, 11 May 2026 08:34:51 GMT

Edinburgh super athlete completes 10 Ironman triathlons in 10 days for mental health charity

Northern Ireland friends build UK's highest igloo after Ben Nevis climb

Mon, 11 May 2026 08:13:01 GMT

Northern Ireland friends build UK's highest igloo after Ben Nevis climb

Stephen Farry- Without an agreed budget, Stormont will limp on with chaos

Mon, 11 May 2026 08:07:28 GMT

Stephen Farry- Without an agreed budget, Stormont will limp on with chaos

One person on board during plane crash in Co Down

Mon, 11 May 2026 08:07:13 GMT

One person on board during plane crash in Co Down

Iron Hill Brewery reopens Wilmington, Delaware, location NBC10 Philadelphia

Tue, 12 May 2026 01:32:04 GMT

Iron Hill Brewery reopens Wilmington, Delaware, location NBC10 Philadelphia

Person airlifted to hospital with two injured in Cavan crash

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:02:18 GMT

Person airlifted to hospital with two injured in Cavan crash

Laurence Speight- we have duty to know the harm war inflicts

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:01:59 GMT

Laurence Speight- we have duty to know the harm war inflicts

Judge calls Tyrone child sex accused 'thran' in legal aid bid

Mon, 11 May 2026 10:00:35 GMT

Judge calls Tyrone child sex accused 'thran' in legal aid bid

Police concerned for man missing from Enniskillen

Mon, 11 May 2026 08:41:53 GMT

Police concerned for man missing from Enniskillen