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In the late 1980s, Ted Turner launched a controversial campaign to add computer-generated colour to black-and-white cinematic masterpieces. This sparked a fierce battle with legendary director Orson Welles, who viewed the process as a commercial assault on artistic intent. 

IDF investigates viral photo of soldier disrespecting Virgin Mary statue in Lebanon’s Debel, following earlier incidents involving Christian symbols

Following his death in May 2026, Ted Turner leaves behind a USD 2.8 billion fortune. His wealth, primarily tied to two million acres of land and a massive bison herd, will be divided among his five children and his philanthropic foundations.

Media mogul Ted Turner spent USD 2 billion acquiring two million acres of US land to execute a massive conservation project. He successfully bred 45,000 bison and funded his ecosystem restoration efforts through sustainable ranching and ecotourism.

Ted Turner launched CNN in 1980 using SATCOM-1 satellite technology to bypass traditional landlines. By reaching local cable systems nationwide via space, he ended the monopoly of major networks and created the 24-hour news cycle.

Ed Turner Jr. committed suicide in 1963 under the weight of a USD 4 million business debt. This tragic event left a young Ted Turner to inherit the family billboard firm, sparking his lifelong drive to build a global media empire.

India and Vietnam agreed to widen investment flows across sectors like high-technology manufacturing, renewable energy, logistics, electric vehicles, and digital services. Vietnam expressed its readiness to expand imports from India to support its domestic manufacturing and export ecosystem.

On May 7, 2026, India marks the first anniversary of Operation Sindoor, one of the most audacious missions undertaken by the Indian armed forces in 2025 to avenge the lives lost during the terror attack in Jammu and Kashmir on April 22

US warplane fires on Iranian tanker violating blockade, escalating tensions as Strait of Hormuz disruptions threaten global oil supply routes

Amid people increasingly tending to mute WhatsApp groups, a unique trend is garnering traction in Brazil. WhatsApp groups allowing only voice notes with whistling are bringing together people of different ages and professions.

Skywatchers are in for a rare celestial treat as the only “Blue Moon” of 2026 is set to appear on May 31. The term refers to the rarity of the event, not its colour. At the same time, Earth is passing through debris left behind by Halley's Comet, triggering a meteor shower that peaked in early May. Together, these events are creating a stunning night sky for astronomy enthusiasts.

Former FedEx driver Tanner Horner has been sentenced to death for the abduction and murder of 7-year-old Athena Strand. The courtroom saw disturbing evidence and testimonies in the month-long trial.

Argentina's Gianluca Prestianni was handed a six-game ban, with three of them suspended, for discriminatory conduct in the first leg of the Champions League play-off tie against Real Madrid on February 17.

Israel launches Beirut strike targeting Hezbollah Radwan force commander, escalating tensions despite ceasefire and ongoing US diplomatic efforts

As per reports, at least four rounds were reportedly fired at BJP leader Suvendu Adhikari’s personal assistant Chandranath Rath. He was rushed to a nearby hospital, where he was declared brought dead. Details about the assailants and the exact sequence of events remain unclear at this stage.

The next 48 hours could prove crucial in the US-Iran conflict, as Tehran reviews a one-page US proposal aimed at ending the war. Talks are being mediated through Pakistan, while Iran has also engaged China, signalling intense diplomatic activity. However, deep mistrust remains, with Iranian leaders accusing the US of pushing a “surrender deal.” With military threats still on the table, the world is watching closely for a breakthrough—or a collapse.

With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just over a month away, the streets of Brazil's Rio de Janeiro has turned into an open-air mural museum. Locals have kept alive the tradition of decorating the city for the World Cup.

Actor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay is set to become Tamil Nadu's next CM after his party TVK reached close to the halfway mark in the Assembly polls. However, his journey was not at all smooth and deftly handled political, professional as well as personal challenges.

Playing at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad, the win for SRH means PBKS were toppled from the top spot in the points table for the first time since the first week of April.