Archive: 2025 / 05 - Page 4

Valeria Márquez, a young Mexican beauty influencer, was fatally shot on a TikTok livestream in her Zapopan salon. Authorities suspect organized crime links and betrayal in her inner circle. The case is now a high-profile femicide investigation, drawing attention to violence against women online.

Nottingham Forest striker Taiwo Awoniyi is recovering in an induced coma following emergency surgery for a ruptured intestine, suffered after colliding with a goalpost during a tense draw with Leicester City. The incident raised serious concerns among club officials over medical decisions made during the match.

Sheffield United stormed into the Championship playoff final after crushing Bristol City 3-0 (6-0 on aggregate)—the largest semi-final win in playoff history. Goals from Moore, Hamer, and O’Hare capped a night of clinical dominance and emotional tributes, as Chris Wilder’s side eyes Premier League promotion at Wembley.

Virgin Media O2 and Daisy Group are merging their B2B businesses to form a major UK communications company, aiming for £1.4bn in annual revenue. The move blends Virgin's networks with Daisy's cloud and IT services, promising new digital tools and sector-wide offerings. While leadership remains split, concerns of overlapping roles and job cuts linger ahead of the 2025 launch.

Newcastle United took a huge step toward a Champions League return by beating Chelsea 2-0, powered by early and late goals from Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães. The ten-man Blues couldn't break Newcastle's resilience, leaving the Magpies in third place, just a point from second, while Chelsea now face a tougher race for the top four.

The Celtics are on shaky ground heading into Game 3 against the Knicks, shooting just 25% from deep in the first two playoff games. Despite being favorites on the Vegas line, concerns linger over player health and shot selection. Analysts urge caution in betting, as Boston looks to avoid a 0-3 series spiral against a gritty New York squad.

Boston faces a must-win Game 4 against New York, trailing 2-1 in the NBA semifinals after two shocking losses at home. Tatum, Brunson, and strong defenses set up a tense matchup. Oddsmakers favor Boston, but low scoring is expected. Tip-off is 7:30 PM ET on ESPN.

Rising military tensions between India and Pakistan follow the discovery of unidentified aircraft debris in Pampore, Kashmir. While Pakistan claims it downed five Indian jets and a drone, India disputes the claims, only confirming three crashes. BBC reports point to restricted site access and increasing confusion about what really happened.

A mass-casualty attack in Kashmir in April 2025 ignited the worst India-Pakistan crisis in years, with both sides leveraging water, closing borders, and ramping up military threats. Diplomatic ties frayed as rivers dried, fears of nuclear escalation grew, and global powers scrambled to intervene.

Rumors about a bus-side conclave and three unexpected papal frontrunners spark intrigue in Vatican circles. Cardinals reportedly debated possible successors in untraditional settings, breaking with centuries-old conventions and recentralizing global attention on the next Pope.