Two-time world heavyweight boxing champion and Olympic gold medallist George Foreman has died at the age of 76.
Foreman, a legendary figure in boxing, began his career in the 1960s and famously lost his first title to Muhammad Ali in the iconic "Rumble in the Jungle" bout in 1974. Despite the loss, Foreman’s professional record was remarkable, with 76 total wins and 68 knockouts—nearly twice as many as Ali.
He first claimed the world heavyweight title in 1973 and made a historic comeback in 1994, winning it again at age 45.
His family announced his death in a social media post honoring his life and legacy.
A vehicle crashed into a crowd at a Filipino festival in Vancouver, killing 11 and injuring dozens.
Thousands gathered in Rome on Sunday to pay their respects at Pope Francis' tomb in Santa Maria Maggiore. In a historic break from tradition, he chose to be buried outside the Vatican. His simple resting place reflected his humility and deep devotion to Mary.
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President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy met ahead of Pope Francis' funeral at the Vatican, according to sources.
Indian and Pakistani troops exchanged gunfire for a second consecutive day on Saturday, as relations between the two nuclear-armed neighbors deteriorated following a deadly attack on tourists in India’s Kashmir region.
North Korea confirmed on Monday that it has deployed troops to Russia to support Moscow’s ongoing war against Ukraine. This move, based on a mutual defense treaty between the two nations, was authorized by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has confirmed that Moscow will persist in targeting Ukrainian military sites, despite international condemnation following recent attacks on civilian areas.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Sunday that the upcoming week will be "very critical" for Russia-Ukraine negotiations, emphasizing that both sides are still not "close enough" to a deal.
China has announced that it has taken control of Sandy Cay reef, a disputed landform in the South China Sea, located just a few kilometers from a key Philippine military outpost. The reef, which China refers to as Tiexian Jiao, is also claimed by Taiwan, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
An Israeli airstrike struck a building in Beirut, breaking months of ceasefire despite no reported injuries.
China has rolled out the world’s first 10-gigabit (10G) fixed broadband network in Xiong'an New Area, promising ultra-fast speeds and low latency through cutting-edge optical infrastructure.
Pope Francis's relationship with Azerbaijan has evolved significantly over the years, characterized by diplomatic exchanges, promotion of religious tolerance, and peace advocacy in the Caucasus region.
Russia launched a major missile and drone assault on Kyiv overnight on April 24, killing at least twelve people and injuring 90, including children and a pregnant woman, according to Mayor Vitali Klitschko.
China’s pivot away from U.S. liquefied petroleum gas under new tariffs is shaking global energy flows, slashing demand, and fuelling a scramble for alternatives across Asia, with Middle Eastern suppliers and rival buyers seizing the moment.
A deadly attack targeting tourists in India’s Jammu and Kashmir territory has left at least 20 feared dead, marking the deadliest incident against civilians in the region for years, according to security sources.
North Korea confirmed on Monday that it has deployed troops to Russia to support Moscow’s ongoing war against Ukraine. This move, based on a mutual defense treaty between the two nations, was authorized by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has confirmed that Moscow will persist in targeting Ukrainian military sites, despite international condemnation following recent attacks on civilian areas.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Sunday that the upcoming week will be "very critical" for Russia-Ukraine negotiations, emphasizing that both sides are still not "close enough" to a deal.
China has announced that it has taken control of Sandy Cay reef, a disputed landform in the South China Sea, located just a few kilometers from a key Philippine military outpost. The reef, which China refers to as Tiexian Jiao, is also claimed by Taiwan, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
An Israeli airstrike struck a building in Beirut, breaking months of ceasefire despite no reported injuries.
North Korea confirmed on Monday that it has deployed troops to Russia to support Moscow’s ongoing war against Ukraine. This move, based on a mutual defense treaty between the two nations, was authorized by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, according to the state-run Korean Central News Agency (KCNA).
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has confirmed that Moscow will persist in targeting Ukrainian military sites, despite international condemnation following recent attacks on civilian areas.
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated on Sunday that the upcoming week will be "very critical" for Russia-Ukraine negotiations, emphasizing that both sides are still not "close enough" to a deal.
China has announced that it has taken control of Sandy Cay reef, a disputed landform in the South China Sea, located just a few kilometers from a key Philippine military outpost. The reef, which China refers to as Tiexian Jiao, is also claimed by Taiwan, Vietnam, and the Philippines.
An Israeli airstrike struck a building in Beirut, breaking months of ceasefire despite no reported injuries.
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