Author: Arlen Fitzpatrick - Page 21

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.

The 2025 papal conclave opened in the Vatican as 133 cardinals tried and failed to choose a new pope on the first vote. Black smoke drifted above the Sistine Chapel, signaling the deadlock. Cardinals now face more rounds of secret ballots to fill the seat left vacant after Pope Francis’s passing.

Rio Ferdinand's punditry during PSG's 3-1 win over Aston Villa drew sharp criticism, especially after Prince William delivered a surprisingly sharp tactical breakdown. Villa briefly led but were undone by PSG’s strong second half, as Ferdinand’s joking remarks fell flat with viewers.

Inter Milan reached the Champions League final after a 7-6 aggregate triumph over Barcelona, with goalkeeper Yann Sommer delivering 14 crucial saves and Davide Frattesi scoring the winner in extra time. The dramatic semi-final is being called one of the greatest in recent history.