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Sean Gathright took to the witness box in tears this week to offer a desperate apology for his involvement in the fatal ambush of drill rapper Julio Foolio. The 20-year-old is currently navigating the death penalty phase of his trial after a jury convicted him of first-degree murder last week, Tampa Bay Times reports.

Gathright was found guilty alongside Rashad Murphy, Davion Murphy and Isaiah Chance. The prosecution successfully argued that the June 2024 assassination in Tampa was a targeted hit fuelled by a bitter gang rivalry within the Jacksonville drill rap community. While his three accomplices were identified...

JSC National Investment Fund of the Republic of Uzbekistan (UzNIF) has officially announced the results of its initial public offering (IPO), the company told Kursiv Uzbekistan.

Key results of the offering:

Medical authorities officially discarded the name Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). Following a 14-year international consultation process the condition will now be known as Polyendocrine Metabolic Ovarian Syndrome (PMOS).

The previous terminology was heavily criticised for being clinically misleading. It suggested the presence of ovarian cysts was the primary health issue when patients with the condition do not actually develop abnormal cysts. This medical inaccuracy has been blamed for decades of delayed diagnoses, limited research funding and poor clinical understanding of the illness.

The new PMOS classification accurately reflects the systemic nature of a disease that currently affects 170 mln...

A fatal collision between a commercial passenger jet and a pedestrian on an active runway at Denver International Airport was a deliberate act according to local medical examiners, NYT reports. The victim has been formally identified as 41-year-old Michael Mott.

Speaking at a media briefing on Tuesday, Denver’s chief medical examiner Sterling McLaren announced that a post-mortem examination concluded Mott died by suicide. He suffered massive blunt force trauma after being drawn into the aircraft’s right engine on Friday evening.

The tragic incident has cast a harsh spotlight on the vast transport hub’s security protocols. Phillip Washington, the airport’s...

Max Verstappen is preparing to make his debut at the 24 Hours of Nurburgring this weekend. The event runs from May 14 to 17 and will see the driver compete for the overall win at the Nordschleife.

He will share a Mercedes GT3 with co-drivers Jules Gounon, Dani Juncadella and Lucas Auer.

The track schedule involves a multi-stage qualifying format before the main endurance event begins. By rearranging the standard race weekend structure, organisers have built a schedule that demands consistency across both day and night sessions.

Action gets underway on Thursday with two practice segments. The first runs from...

The Uzbekistan Under-15 national football team claimed the UEFA Development Cup title under the expert guidance of head coach Miraziz Mirzaakhmedov.

The youth squad secured their triumph by defeating their Moldovan counterparts 2-1 in a decisive final fixture. This victory allowed the Uzbek side to finish at the very top of the tournament table with a total of six points.

The winning goals that sealed the championship were slotted home by Roman Aizattulov and the team’s captain Kamronbek Kakhramonov.

Taking to the pitch from the first whistle, the starting eleven consisted of Botir Bakhtiyorov, Abduvoris Kudratov, Ilkhom Mirzaev, Kamronbek...

Donald Gibb, the colossal character actor who parlayed his imposing physical stature into a string of beloved 1980s film roles, has died at the age of 71.

According to U.S. entertainment outlet TMZ, his son Travis confirmed that the actor passed away on Tuesday at his home in Texas following recent health complications. Recognised instantly by his massive frame and booming voice, Gibb carved out a wholly unique niche in Hollywood that spanned four decades.

From the Gridiron to the silver screen

Born in New York City in August 1954 and raised in California, Gibb’s path to acting...

South Korean music phenomenon BTS successfully attracted roughly 150,000 fans across three fully booked concerts in Mexico City.

The highly anticipated shows took place on Thursday, Saturday and Sunday as part of the group’s global “Arirang” tour. Tickets for the events vanished immediately upon release, marking the band’s first solo concerts in the country since July 2015.

Stadium crowds and Suga’s reaction

The immense demand for the septet spilled out onto the surrounding streets. While local authorities initially estimated that 35,000 people gathered outside the Estadio GNP Seguros over the weekend, widespread reports and fan accounts claimed the...

A brand new television series adapted from the phenomenally successful Fast & Furious cinematic universe is currently in development for the Peacock streaming platform.

NBCUniversal confirmed the news on Monday following a high-profile presentation to advertisers at Radio City Music Hall.

The project was unveiled by Vin Diesel, the actor famously known for portraying the street-racing patriarch Dominic Toretto. Interestingly, while the 58-year-old star excitedly told the crowd that four separate programmes were in the pipeline, a subsequent press release from NBCUniversal clarified that only a single Fast & Furious show is officially in the works.

From initial hesitation...

The upcoming Nurburgring 24 Hours experienced an unprecedented surge in fan interest thanks to the debut of Max Verstappen. Organisers have confirmed that multi-day passes for the legendary endurance race have completely sold out for the first time ever.

Taking advantage of a rare weekend off from his standard Formula One duties, the four-time world champion is swapping his Red Bull machinery for a Mercedes-AMG GT3 sportscar. The 28-year-old Dutch racing star will tackle the famously unforgiving German circuit, widely known as the “Green Hell”, sharing driving duties for Team Verstappen Racing alongside Spaniard Dani Juncadella, Frenchman Jules Gounon

The concept of streamlining everything situated between the fuel tank and the gearbox of a Formula 1 car brings a wealth of potential benefits. Chief among these are the creation of a power unit tailored to pure racing demands and a crucial reduction in overall costs.

However, the true game-changer arguably lies elsewhere. A less complex engine architecture could pave the way for independent engineering projects to return to the pinnacle of motorsport.

The cosworth model as a safety net

For over two decades, private constructors like Cosworth were a central pillar of Formula 1. Introducing less convoluted engine...

Following months of gruelling live performances and intense public voting, Hannah Harper has been crowned the winner of American Idol season 24.

The 25-year-old from Missouri claimed the prestigious title during a spectacular Monday night finale. Overcome with emotion as the result was announced, Harper closed the television broadcast through tears with a powerful rendition of Chris Tomlin‘s worship anthem “At The Cross (Love Ran Red)”.

In traditional reality television fashion, the triumphant moment saw her fellow season 24 competitors rush the stage to embrace the newly minted champion. Harper secured the public’s backing to defeat formidable runners-up Jordan McCullough...

Television presenter Stacey Solomon is skipping this year’s BAFTA TV Awards to enjoy a sponsored holiday to Miami with her children.

Rather than walking the red carpet, the former X Factor contestant is attending a paid brand trip with beauty retailer Space NK. The decision comes after she faced a wave of online abuse following her reaction to losing at the previous awards ceremony.

Solomon was heavily criticised online and branded a “sore loser” by internet trolls after expressing her disappointment on Instagram when her BBC programme Sort Your Life Out failed to secure a win.

The home improvement series...

Ipoteka Bank OTP Group and Beeline Uzbekistan signed a memorandum of strategic partnership aimed at developing joint digital and financial solutions for customers in Uzbekistan.

The cooperation involves the development of new financial products in the operator’s digital channels, the development of offline solutions through the partner network, as well as the launch of joint installment programs, loyalty, and co-branded products.

The partnership will be implemented in stages: from pilot projects to subsequent scaling. At the same time, credit and regulatory risks will be on the side of the bank, and the launch of solutions will be conducted, considering technical...

Napoli’s push for a guaranteed top-four finish in Serie A took a significant hit on Monday following a late 3-2 home defeat to Bologna, a blow compounded by the unexpected absence of star playmaker Kevin De Bruyne.

The Belgian international was a shock omission from the matchday squad at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona. Fans were left searching for answers before kick-off when it emerged that De Bruyne was not even named among the substitutes for the crucial penultimate fixture of the season.

Hospital trip and facial stitches

Speaking to DAZN shortly before the match, Napoli head coach...

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) usage among the working-age population in Uzbekistan stood at 7.2% between January and March 2026. This data was released in a recent report by the Microsoft AI Economy Institute.

As of early April this year, Uzbekistan held the 142nd position globally for AI adoption. The current figure represents an increase from the second half of 2025 when usage was recorded at 6.3%.

The United Arab Emirates leads the global rankings, with 70.1% of its population utilising AI technologies. Singapore ranks second at 63.4%, followed by the third-placed nation at 48.6%.
Industry analysts observed that AI application...

The mayor of a Southern Californian city has abruptly vacated her post after confessing to operating as an undisclosed operative for Beijing, CNN reports. Eileen Wang stepped down from her leadership role in Arcadia on Monday ahead of a planned guilty plea in federal court, bringing an end to a political career overshadowed by illicit foreign advocacy.

A coordinated media campaign

United States authorities formally accused the 58-year-old earlier this year of acting on behalf of a foreign power without the required legal transparency. Alongside her former fiance Yaoning «Mike» Sun, Wang managed a digital news portal named...

Istanbul established itself as the premier transit destination for passengers flying out of Uzbekistan. According to recent flight data analysed by Aviasales.uz for 2026, the Turkish metropolis is the most frequently used connecting point for Uzbek holidaymakers and business travellers alike.

The gateway to the West

The statistics indicate that nearly 19% of all transit flights originating in Uzbekistan currently pass through Istanbul. Aviation analysts attribute this overwhelming preference to the city’s highly convenient layover times and its extensive network of onward routes covering Europe, the Middle East and the Americas.

Securing the second and third spots on the...

The international fallout from a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship is widening after evacuated passengers tested positive upon returning to the United States and France, BBC reports.

With seven confirmed infections and two suspected cases now linked to the vessel, the crisis has triggered a complex global repatriation effort and exposed a sharp divide between international health bodies over how to handle the rare pathogen.

The French health ministry confirmed that a repatriated woman is currently deteriorating in isolation in Paris, prompting authorities to trace 22 of her recent contacts. Across the Atlantic, the U.S...

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has fully embraced the bold SF-26 project. Created as a strategic compromise between chassis technical director Loic Serra and engine chief Enrico Gualtieri the car features an incredibly unique power unit.

Unlike the rest of the grid the 067/6 V6 turbocharged engine features a steel cylinder head rather than the standard aluminium. This heavier but highly durable alloy is essential because the engine operates at off-the-charts temperatures.

The heat advantage

Traditionally Formula 1 engines perform best when intake air is cooled to around 70 to 80 degrees Celsius. However Ferrari has taken a revolutionary...

The 61st Venice Biennale has officially opened its doors to a record-breaking crowd of 10,000 visitors on its first day. Operating under the evocative theme “In Minor Keys”, a posthumous vision by the late curator Koyo Kouoh, the world’s most prestigious art gathering has traded the frantic chaos of previous years for a more meditative and poetic atmosphere. However, as the initial reviews from The New York Times and global critics suggest, “meditative” does not mean “quiet”.

From high-concept theatre to ecological warnings, these are the pavilions currently dominating the conversation in the Giardini and Arsenale.

Austria: The...

Uzbekistan has further solidified its standing on the global cultural stage with the unveiling of its national pavilion, «The Aural Sea», at the 61st Venice Biennale. This year’s contribution marks a sophisticated expansion of the country’s cultural diplomacy, weaving together themes of environmental history, collective memory and contemporary artistic vision.

The 2026 Biennale is curated under the evocative theme «In Minor Keys», a concept that encourages artists to investigate the subtle, overlooked and complex nuances of the modern world. Uzbekistan’s response to this theme focuses on the Aral Sea, reimagining it not merely as a site of ecological catastrophe but...

It appears the human element is once again the weakest link in game security. In a staggering blunder just days before its official debut, the highly anticipated Forza Horizon 6 has reportedly leaked in its entirety after an unencrypted build was accidentally uploaded to Steam.

The leak, which originated from an unshielded repository on the platform, consists of a massive 155GB of data. This accidental “early access” has allowed some users to explore thousands of game assets and even run a functional build of the title well ahead of its scheduled release.

A premature yrip to...

Uzbekistan’s Mariya Timofeeva has claimed her first WTA 125 title following a commanding performance at the tournament in Istanbul. In a decisive final, Timofeeva overcame Croatia’s Donna Vekiс with a 6-4, 6-2 victory, requiring just one hour and 32 minutes to secure the win.

This is the first time she has managed to defeat Vekiс in their professional head-to-head encounters.

The triumph in Turkey provided a boost to Timofeeva’s professional standing. The victory earned her 125 WTA ranking points and a winner’s cheque of $15,500. For her efforts as the runner-up, Vekiс received 81 ranking points and $8,400 in prize...