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Manchester United co-owner says UK ‘colonised’ by immigrants: Jim Ratcliffe sparks outrage; Brit PM Keir Starmer demands apology | World News

Sir Jim Ratcliff sat alongside Sir Alex Ferguson/ Manchester United Sir Jim Ratcliffe set the cat among the pigeons. In a Sky News interview that veered from economics to identity, the Monaco-based billionaire and Manchester United co-owner claimed Britain had been “colonised by immigrants”, linking immigration to welfare dependency and national decline. The remarks triggered […]

Sacred Kaaba cloth used as carpet? New Epstein files image sparks outrage across Muslim world after Kiswa seen on Jeffrey Epstein’s floor

Muslims React in Fury After Kaaba’s Kiswah Appears on Floor in Epstein Files A newly surfaced image from the latest US Department of Justice-released Epstein files has reignited outrage across the Muslim world after what appears to be a portion of the Kaaba’s sacred cloth or Kiswa was seen laid out on the floor, with […]

xQc sparks controversy after saying MrBeast does not deserve a spot on YouTube’s Mount Rushmore

During a recent Kick livestream, xQc sparked controversy by arguing that MrBeast does not deserve a place on YouTube’s Mount Rushmore. He claimed early creators built the platform without funding or strong monetization tools, unlike today’s stars. xQc also said many people misunderstand the Mount Rushmore concept, insisting it should honor true pioneers. Felix “xQc” […]

‘Mixed emotions’: Team USA skier Hunter Hess says wearing the flag doesn’t mean backing all US policies, sparks Olympic boycott calls

Freestyle skier Hunter Hess on Friday said that wearing the American flag did not mean he backed everything “going on” in the US.Team USA player of the Winter Olympics, while addressing the presser, said that there are mixed emotions to represent the US. “It brings up mixed emotions to represent the U.S. right now,” Hess […]

Internal rift: Vinod Khosla vs Keith Rabois after pro-ICE post sparks backlash at venture firm

Billionaire Vinod Khosla and the Managing Director of Khosla Ventures, Keith Rabois, clashed after Rabois backed federal immigration agencies following the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis, which led to massive outrage in the country.Rabois’ comments came in response to an X post by right-wing political analyst Richard Hanania, who asked, “Who has shot more people […]

Streamer Dr Disrespect sparks social media controversy over fake Highguard badge

Popular streamer Dr Disrespect, real name Guy Beahm, recently caused a stir on social media after posting a tweet showing a supposed Highguard event badge. The tweet jokingly referenced a trip to Los Angeles to “check out” the game, alongside a message teasing the game’s release on January 26, 2026. Fans quickly speculated whether he […]

Will Earth lose gravity in 2026? Viral ‘Project Anchor’ claim sparks panic, NASA responds |

Will Earth Lose Gravity in 2026? Viral Claim Sparks Panic, NASA Responds/ AI rendered Image A viral claim warning of catastrophic consequences if Earth were to “lose gravity” for seven seconds in August 2026 has spread rapidly across social media, drawing millions of views and fuelling speculation about hidden NASA projects and impending global disaster. […]

Six months, 2,000 buyers: Dubai first-time scheme sparks AED3.25bn in sales | World News

In six months, Dubai’s first-time buyer programme helped 2,000 residents purchase homes worth AED3.25 billion/Image: WAM For thousands of Dubai residents, owning a home is no longer a distant ambition. A government-led initiative launched last year is rapidly changing that reality, turning long-term renters into homeowners and injecting fresh momentum into the emirate’s property market.Dubai’s […]

Watch: Indian influencer snaps at pedestrian’s ‘civic sense’ during sidewalk fit check, viral video sparks outrage

Influencer Snaps at Pedestrian During Sidewalk ‘Fit Check’, Internet Is Furious A short video circulating on X (formerly Twitter) has sparked fresh debate about influencer behaviour in public spaces, public etiquette and the growing tension between social media content creation and everyday life in crowded cities. The clip was shared from Instagram, early Thursday, by […]

Aadhaar enters US SSN debate: Far-right political writer Curtis Yarvin sparks backlash with anti-India slur | World News

Far-right political writer Curtis Yarvin has triggered backlash online after pulling India’s Aadhaar biometric identity system into a debate about the weaknesses of the US Social Security Number (SSN). Yarvin quote-posted a thread praising Aadhaar’s fingerprint-and-iris-based verification model as a stronger way to link identity to a real person, but his comment drew condemnation for […]