Harlem Eubank has extended his unbeaten boxing record to 20-0-0 following a unanimous decision win over French boxer Nurali Erdogan. The bout was Eubank's debut in the welterweight division, held in Newcastle, and presented several challenges, including a point deduction and a cut from a head clash. Despite the tough fight, the judges scored with a clear advantage for Eubank. Co-promoter Nisse Sauerland criticised Erdogan's performance, hinting at future high-profile matchups for Eubank, including potential battles on home ground in Brighton. The undercard also showcased notable up-and-coming talent, reaffirming the vibrant British boxing scene.
John Prescott, former British Deputy Prime Minister, has died at 86. A central figure in New Labour, he was known for his straight-talking style and dedication to social justice. His illustrious career included a pivotal role in climate negotiations and a notable incident in 2001. Tributes from across the political spectrum highlight his contributions and legacy as a champion for the working class.
On November 20, 2024, Rumeysa Gelgi, the world's tallest woman, and Jyoti Amge, the world's shortest woman, met for the first time in London to celebrate the 20th annual Guinness World Records Day. Their meeting underscored a remarkable height difference of 152.36 cm and highlighted themes of diversity, friendship, and inspiration. Both women were honoured as Guinness World Records ICONS, a new title recognising their impact and ability to transcend boundaries. The event was marked by mutual respect and shared interests, emphasising the importance of acknowledging different physical attributes while focusing on shared experiences.
Arsenal advanced to the quarter-finals of the UEFA Women's Champions League with a narrow 1-0 win against Juventus at the Emirates Stadium. Lina Hurtig scored the winning goal in the 89th minute, securing victory for Arsenal despite a match filled with frustration due to Juventus' resilient defence. This victory marks a significant improvement in Arsenal's tournament performance, while Juventus' campaign ends following this defeat. Both teams now turn their focus to domestic league commitments.
Australia makes a strong start in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy's first Test in Perth, securing four wickets by the end of the opening session. Simultaneously, the International Criminal Court makes headlines by issuing arrest warrants against notable Israeli leaders, causing international political ripples. On the cricketing front, Zimbabwe achieves a historic high score in a T20 International match. This article explores the key developments in both cricket and international politics.
On Thursday, November 21, 2024, PayPal experienced a substantial global outage, affecting thousands of users who reported issues logging into their accounts and conducting transactions. The outage, which began around 10:53 GMT, spurred a peak of over 9,000 reports from users according to Downdetector, an outage monitoring website. Various functionalities were impacted, including account withdrawals, express checkout, and the Venmo app, as well as issues with PayPal's cryptocurrency services. Many users feared their accounts had been compromised, as the outage led to an inability to access their accounts. However, PayPal's technical team quickly addressed the 'system issue', resolving the problem by 12:59 GMT. Although services resumed, users questioned potential compensation for any costs incurred during the outage, but such compensation is not typically provided by PayPal. By early afternoon, reports had abated, and services were predominantly restored.
This article provides a detailed weather forecast for Indore and various cities across India, the USA, and international regions for November 23, 2024. Indore will experience mild temperatures between 14.39°C and 26.91°C with moderate air quality. Mumbai, Chennai, and Delhi expect warm conditions, while Alabama anticipates unpredictable Thanksgiving weather. In Iowa, colder days with wind chills are expected. As regions prepare for potential snow and rain-related travel impacts, readers are advised to stay updated with local forecasts.
A suspected methanol poisoning outbreak in Vang Vieng, Laos, has led to the tragic deaths of five foreign tourists, including a British lawyer and an Australian teenager. Local authorities have reported that the victims, who fell seriously ill after consuming drinks believed to be laced with methanol, include individuals from the UK, Australia, Denmark, and the US. Investigations are ongoing to trace the source of the toxic alcohol, with foreign governments issuing warnings to travellers in Laos.
On the night of 20 November 2024, a new volcanic eruption occurred on Iceland’s Reykjanes Peninsula, marking the seventh such event in the region within a year. This new activity, initiated by a 3 kilometre fissure, led to immediate evacuations at the Blue Lagoon geothermal spa and nearby residential areas, due to risks from lava flows and volcanic gases. Despite the eruption's smaller scale compared to past events, it necessitated a state of emergency declaration by Icelandic authorities as they continue to monitor the geological and infrastructural impact in this seismically active region.
Russian President Vladimir Putin has confirmed the launch of a new medium-range ballistic missile named 'Oreshnik' at the Ukrainian city of Dnipro. This escalation follows Ukraine's use of American and British missiles targeting Russian territory. While Ukraine initially claimed an ICBM was used, the US clarified it was an experimental intermediate-range missile. Both nations accuse each other of provoking heightened tensions, with international focus on the implications of Russia's military advancements.