Rampage Jackson apologized after his son, MMA fighter Raja Jackson, allegedly attacked wrestler Stuart “Syko Stu” Smith during a live-streamed KnokX Pro event in Los Angeles. Smith was hospitalized with severe facial injuries. Police are investigating, KnokX condemned the violence, and streaming platform Kick banned Raja’s account. Rampage says the incident was a planned spot that went wrong.
Jerry Adler, best known as Hesh Rabkin on The Sopranos, has died at 96 at his New York City home. Born into a famed Yiddish theater family in Brooklyn, he spent decades behind the scenes on Broadway before launching a late-blooming screen career. He earned standout roles on The Good Wife, Mad About You, and in films like Manhattan Murder Mystery. His family requested privacy.
A High Court injunction now forces the Bell Hotel in Epping, Essex, to remove asylum seekers by September 12 after protests erupted over allegations against residents. Politicians backed the ruling as a response to safety fears, while the hotel owner warns it could leave vulnerable people without shelter. The decision may influence other local councils.
A High Court decision to close the Bell Hotel in Epping, which was used for asylum accommodation, has UK councils eyeing similar legal battles. The ruling, based on planning law breaches, has disrupted the government's asylum strategy and led to a surge in anti-immigration tensions and political maneuvering.
Hurricane Erin, a Category 4 giant, is moving across the Atlantic and may finally bring rain to the UK's parched summer right after the bank holiday. As the country sits on possibly its hottest summer ever, forecasters warn that the hurricane's unpredictable leftovers could turn settled blue skies into much-needed showers.
Hurricane Erin has exploded into a Category 4 powerhouse with 130 mph winds, taking an unpredictable path in the Atlantic and putting North Carolina's coast on high alert. The storm's record-fast intensification has set meteorologists on edge, even as experts predict Erin may stay offshore but bring dangerous surf, flooding, and rip currents along the U.S. East Coast.
Estevao's debut goal and standout performance saw Chelsea secure a 2-0 win over Bayer Leverkusen in their first Stamford Bridge appearance since being crowned world champions. The pre-season friendly gave fans a glimpse of new talent, with the Blues now unbeaten in five matches.
Hardeep Singh Kohli, the Scottish TV personality and Celebrity Big Brother star, faces a 2025 trial for alleged sexual offences. He denies six charges tied to incidents from 2007 to 2016 involving three women. Kohli, known for his media roles and pro-independence activism, remains a controversial figure as legal proceedings unfold.
The Ballon d'Or 2025 nominees have been announced, with Ousmane Dembélé and rising superstar Lamine Yamal among the favorites. PSG dominates the shortlist with eight players, and LaLiga heavyweights also feature strongly. The award ceremony is set for September 22 in Paris.
OpenAI has rolled out GPT-5, its most advanced AI model, to all ChatGPT users. GPT-5 blends deep reasoning and speedy responses, letting ChatGPT handle complex tasks like app building and research. Microsoft is integrating GPT-5 across its major platforms as well.
