‘Fake’ Marco Rubio used AI voice to call foreign ministers and other politicians as US Secretary of State

An imposter used artificial intelligence to mimic US Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s voice. The imposter contacted foreign ministers and US politicians. The State Department issued a warning about fake accounts and impersonation attempts. A separate incident involved a Russia-linked hacker targeting think tanks and activists. The hacker used a fake State Department email address.

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NBA legend Dwight Howard facing divorce as wife Amy Luciani ends marriage early

NBA star Dwight Howard faces a potentially costly divorce as his wife, Amy Luciani, filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences just six months after their marriage. Luciani is seeking an equitable division of assets and alimony. The divorce comes amidst scrutiny surrounding Howard’s past controversies, including allegations of abuse from an ex-partner and a lawsuit…

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Lionel Messi fuels Saudi Arabia rumors as Cristiano Ronaldo fans hope for iconic reunion

Lionel Messi’s contract with Inter Miami is set to expire in December 2025, fueling speculation about his next move. Al-Ahli, a Saudi Pro League club, is reportedly making a strong push to sign Messi, aiming to reignite his rivalry with Cristiano Ronaldo. This potential transfer could significantly boost the league’s global profile and captivate football…

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EU-US trade deal: As Donald Trump’s tariff threat looms, European Union wants to strike a deal – the faster, the better

The European Union aims to swiftly secure a trade agreement with the United States to alleviate economic uncertainty caused by potential tariffs. Despite the U.S. extending the deadline to August 1, the EU is pushing for a deal this week, potentially involving exemptions for key sectors and a pledge to relocate some European car production.

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Pati Patni Aur Panga: Debina Bonnerjee and Gurmeet Choudhary stir things up on ‘Laughter Chefs’ with Bengali food challenge; says ‘For us Bengalis, food is an extension of our stories…’

Debina Bonnerjee and Gurmeet Choudhary graced ‘Laughter Chefs,’ requesting a Bengali dish in the challenge. Chef Harpal Singh Sokhi accepted, leading to a ‘Fish-shaped Sondesh Kheer Kodom’ competition. Debina shared Bengali culinary traditions, while contestants like Krushna Abhishek and Kashmera Shah added humorous twists, celebrating the couple’s upcoming show, ‘Pati Patni Aur Panga’.

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Cues from Lord’s nets: Why Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant skipped training; Jasprit Bumrah’s final touches

Following a travel day from Birmingham, India’s cricket team held an optional practice session at Lord’s Cricket Ground. Key players like Shubman Gill and Rishabh Pant were absent, while Jasprit Bumrah, returning for the third Test, bowled extensively and worked on his batting. The team, buoyed by their Edgbaston victory, aims to capitalise on Bumrah’s…

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