India won the Twenty20 series against South Africa 3-1 after taking the last match of the series by 30 runs in Ahmedabad.
Second fifties in the five-match series by Tilak Varma and Hardik Pandya powered India to 231-5 at the Narendra Modi Stadium on Friday. South Africa’s chase collapsed from 120-1 to 201-8.
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Jasprit Bumrah triggered South Africa’s downfall when he caught and bowled Quinton de Kock on 65 off a yorker and finished with an outstanding 2-17 from four overs.
Leg-spinner Varun Chakravarthy was plundered for 23 runs in one over by de Kock and Dewald Brevis but had the last laugh with 4-53.
Sanju Samson, covering for an injured Shubman Gill, used his first T20 since October to open with Abhishek Sharma and smash 63 runs inside six overs and 97 after nine.
Samson’s and Abhishek’s 11-runs-per-over launch was extended by Varma and Pandya, who combined for 105 in 7.2 overs until they both fell in the last over.
Varma hit a 30-ball fifty with his seventh boundary, and Pandya got to fifty in 16 balls thanks to his fifth six, over deep midwicket.
For decades, Jeffrey Epstein, a child trafficker, held meetings with some of the most powerful political and financial figures in his exclusive Caribbean island Little St. James.
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Jeffrey Epstein bought Little St. James in 1998 (Image: TNS)
Nothing more captures Jeffrey Epstein’s lavishness and haughtiness than Little St. James, his private Caribbean island.
The late child sex trafficker shuttled political and wealthy elites to the island, which he shaped to his own bizarre and perverse tastes. Nestled off major centres in the US Virgin Islands, Little St. James became Epstein’s own private hideaway.
His private plane would jet him to the international airport in St. Thomas and he would then board a helicopter that would take him to the tiny island. There he is known to host famous pals and is alleged to have trafficked girls for sex.
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Sasha Bouis, who once owned a restaurant in Great St. James, previously reported to the New York Times: “It was kind of accepted. A “creepy old billionaire” was all there was.
A stone-walled cabana with a turquoise ceiling, main and guest houses, and a helipad were all located on the island. Victoria Secret models, Andrew Windsor, billionaires, and Virginia Giuffre, one of whom has been named a victim, are among the island’s guests.
From 1998 until his death in a New York prison cell in 2019, Epstein held the island as his estate. The island’s area is thought to be between 70 and 78 acres.
Little St. James’ secrets have long been unknown, and there are still many mysteries surrounding what transpired on the island. However, the island’s mysteries have begun to unravel.
Democrats on the House Oversight Committee earlier this month released previously unreleased images of Epstein’s island. Democrat Robert Garcia claimed that the images “disturbed the late billionaire’s world.”
Photos showed creepy mask-adorning walls in bedrooms, bathrooms, and a space that appeared like a dentist’s office. A landline phone had names printed on it as well.
Darren, Rich, Mike, Patrick, and Larry were the names on the speed dial. Given the sex trafficking crimes committed by Epstein, redacted names were those of women.
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On a chalkboard, notes were visible that appeared to be a brainwashing. Words that could be derived included “truth,” “music,” “deception,” “political,” and “power”
According to sources, Nick Reiner was ‘erratic and dangerous’ in the weeks leading up to the alleged incident when his parents, Rob and Michele, were being killed.
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Nick was diagnosed with Schizophrenia before the killing of his parents(Image: Variety via Getty Images)
Nick Reiner had been allegedly diagnosed with schizophrenia, and during the weeks before he allegedly murdered his mum and dad, Rob and Michele Reiner, the medication he was on left him “erratic and dangerous”, according to sources.
Two insiders with first-hand knowledge about Nick stated that he was receiving treatment from a psychiatrist for mental health issues. In the month preceding the killings, we’re told Nick’s conduct had become “alarming.”
He’d recently been treated at a Los Angeles rehab centre that focuses on mental health conditions and drug dependency. The facility reportedly costs $70,000 monthly, and is frequented by wealthy, influential parents seeking help for their struggling children.
According to insiders, medical professionals altered his prescription three to four weeks prior to the murders, making him more unstable. According to sources, doctors tried to modify the medications to help Nick find stability, but they were unsuccessful.
Nick was “out of his head,” according to a source who informed TMZ after the switch to medication. Additionally, TMZ insiders claim that Nick’s drug problems were escalating schizophrenia. According to the report, Nick appears to be heading in the direction of an insanity trial.
On Sunday, Rob Reiner and his wife Michele were discovered dead inside their Los Angeles home in Brentwood. Their son, Nick Reiner, was detained a few hours later. Since then, he has been charged with two first-degree murder counts. The trio allegedly had a heated argument with Conan O’Brien’s Christmas party on Saturday night.
However, some people claimed that Rob and Michele had evicted their son from their home after the fallout, but it’s now been proven otherwise. Nick, 32, is said to have left on his own accord instead.
A source has told TMZ the parents didn’t kick their son out of their home before their deaths. They did say, though, that Nick’s mental health was low and claimed prescription drugs “messed with his head”.
He is currently being held without bail in jail and is a suicide watcher. His arrest has been postponed until January.
The Los Angeles County medical examiners have determined that Rob and Michele’s deaths were homicides. Multiple sharp-force wounds claimed the lives of Rob and Michele. The only cause of death that has been listed in their reports is unknown.
Police arrived at Rob and Michele’s $ 13 million Brentwood mansion shortly after their deaths to have a brief conversation. Both were discovered in the lavish residence’s master bedroom, according to Dominique Choi. No one else was found, he claimed, despite the fact that officers thoroughly searched the residence to see if there were any additional victims or suspects.
The Los Angeles Fire Department was the first emergency service to arrive on the scene. A roommate of Michele and Rob’s daughter, Romy, made the first call at 3:30pm. Emergency services were initially dispatched using a Code two scenario, which entails the absence of sirens and flashing lights.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman made the revelation that Nick had been charged on Tuesday. Nick is currently facing a maximum life sentence without the possibility of being released from prison as a result of the charges. Prosecutors seeking the death penalty were denied by Hochman.
He stated at the time of the conference, “I’m here to let you know that our office will be prosecuting Nick Reiner for the murder of his parents.” There will be two first-degree murder counts with a unique case of multiple murders. Additionally, he is accused of using a deadly knife, which is a particularly serious charge.
These offenses can result in a maximum life sentence. There is currently no decision regarding the death penalty.
Nick Reiner is being held without bail, the statement read. These are just charges, I’d like to let you know. Charges are not proof. In a court of law, evidence will be presented.
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Nick made his first court appearance on Wednesday. Before deciding whether to seek the death penalty, officers say they will speak with the family.
Three-time Grand Slam champion Stan Wawrinka says that 2026 will be his final season as a professional, describing it as the “final chapter” of a trophy-laden career.
The former world number three was one of the few players to win major singles trophies in the ‘Big Three’ era of Novak Djokovic, Rafael Nadal and Roger Federer.
The Swiss beat Nadal to win the 2014 Australian Open before beating Djokovic in the 2015 French Open final and 2016 US Open showpiece.
“One last push,” the 40-year-old posted on X.
Wawrinka, who turned pro in 2002, has won 16 tour-level trophies during his career, including a Masters 1000 title at Monte Carlo in 2014.
He also secured gold for Switzerland in doubles at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing partnering Roger Federer.
Known for his one-handed backhand, Wawrinka beat the world number one player in all three of his Grand Slam finals.
Wawrinka, who will turn 41 in March, has struggled with injuries in recent years and is currently ranked outside the top 150.
“I still want to push my limits and finish this journey on the best note possible,” Wawrinka added.
“I still have dreams in this sport. I’ve enjoyed every part of what tennis has given me, especially the emotions I feel playing in front of you.
“I’m looking forward to seeing you one more time, all around the world.”
Christmas Number One on the Official Charts is now available! The top single from the upcoming holiday season of 2025 has been named as Kylie Minogue. This comes after Wham’s two straight years! The title is taken from “Last Christmas.”
The Official Charts Company and BBC Radio 1 made the announcement. The winner was based on the number of singles and streams purchased between December 12 and December 18. Kylie is the only female artist to have had UK Number 1 singles in four different decades thanks to the song, which earned her eighth number one single.
Amazon Music Number One also reaches the top for the first time ever, making XMAS the official winner. It’s difficult to express how special this is, Kylie said. The most wonderful gift is actually being the Christmas Number One! I’m so grateful to everyone who has shared the love, and I sincerely wish you all a very Merry Christmas.”
Wham, who have held it for two years, lost to the Australian pop princess in the top spot (INSTAGRAM).
Due to several songs’ odds of winning the Christmas Top 40, it was difficult to predict who would win the competition for this year’s Christmas Number One. This included XMAS, Kylie Minogue’s most recent Christmas song, 25 years after her recognizable rendition of Santa Claus. a popular YMCA-style dance during XMAS.
Other contenders included Loose Women’s Denise Welch, who released a song called Slayy Bells, and Together For Palestine’s Lullaby, a hit Christmas song that also earned another strong ploy for the top spot.
Non-festive tracks were not taken off of The Official Charts Company’s Christmas Number Ones, either. They also included Raye’s Where Is My Husband, which was a popular choice given its popularity on TikTok, two Olivia Dean songs, So Easy and Man I Need, and two Taylor Swift songs, The Fate of Ophelia and Opalite.
Before Wham ! LadBaby, who rose to the top of the Christmas charts for several years with their food-based adaptations of classic songs, did so for a while. The YouTube sensations I Love Sausage Rolls and Don’t Stop Me Eatin’ appeared to be the perfect fit for the Number One from 2018 to 2022.
LadBaby collaborated with Elton John and Ed Sheeran (PR Pix) and released several Christmas Number Ones.
Wham ! held the position for two years (PR).
The X Factor winners dominated Christmas Number One for a very long time. Number Ones were also made by Leona Lewis, Alexandra Burke, Matt Cardle, and Sam Bailey.
1952 saw Al Martino’s Here In My Heart as the top single of the festive week receiving a Christmas Number One on The Official Charts.
The Beatles’ I Want Hold Your Hand in 1963, Slade’s Merry Xmas Everybody in 1973, The Human League’s Don’t You Want Me in 1981, and Band Aid’s Do They Know It’s Christmas are some well-known Christmas Number Ones. in 1984 and Spice Girls 2 Become 1 in 1996.
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Due to an “adverse analytical finding” in a drug test, Dom Taylor will no longer compete in the PDC World Championship. He has been suspended from darts.
Jonny Clayton will now get a bye through to the last 32 of the first two matches against Englishman Taylor, who defeated Oskar Lukasiak in the first round at Alexandra Palace.
According to the Darts Regulation Authority (DRA), Professional Darts Corporation (PDC) and the DRA are conducting testing during the World Championship in accordance with “ongoing anti-doping procedures.”
The DRA added that, according to a statement, “the DRA was informed on December 19 that a player’s performance from a test on December 14th was affected by an adverse analytical finding.”
“Dom Taylor has been immediately prohibited from participating in any DRA-regulated events as a result of this and in accordance with relevant DRA processes.”
According to the applicable DRA anti-doping regulations, this incident will now be the subject of a disciplinary procedure.
The DRA won’t comment on this matter until after the results of this confidential process are final.
The PDC stated that it would not comment further, besides confirmating that Clayton would advance to the third round.
At the start of the tournament, Taylor, 27, was in the top 65 nations.
After failing a drug test the previous year, he was given a one-month suspension in January.
