Kanye West ordered to pay $140K in Malibu mansion renovation lawsuit
A jury has ordered controversial US rapper Kanye West to pay $140,000 (£104,415) after a handyman sued him over unpaid work for renovations at his Malibu mansion, BBC reported.
The verdict in the trial in Los Angeles came after Tony Saxon claimed the rapper, also known as Ye, did not pay him properly for work at the beachside property and fired him unjustly.
The rapper's team argued in court that Saxon was an unlicensed contractor who "destroyed" the "architectural gem" while working there, according to BBC.
Gold price drops by Rs 2, 000 per tola on Thursday
The price of gold has dropped by Rs 2, 000 per tola in the domestic market on Thursday.
According to the Federation of Nepal Gold and Silver Dealers’ Association, the yellow metal is being traded at Rs 317, 000 per tola today. It was traded at Rs 319, 000 per tola on Wednesday.
Similarly, the price of silver has dropped by Rs 205 per tola and is being traded at Rs 5, 515 per tola.
Police, drug users clash in Makawanpur, two injured
A Sub-inspector of Nepal Police was injured when drug users attacked police personnel during a clash that took place at Makari in Manahari Rural Municipality-1, Makawanpur last night.
Sub- Inspector Dil Bahadur Tamang deployed from Padampokhari Police Post was injured when drug users attacked him with an axe last night, shared Deputy Superintendent of Police Pushkar Bogati of the District Police Office.
Likewise, 19-year-old Sanis of Hattigauda in Hetauda Sub-Metropolitan City-12, was injured when the police fired in self-defense.
Both the injured are undergoing treatment at CMC Churehill Hospital in Hetauda.
During the incident, 24-year-old Sanjay Jimba and 35-year-old Ajay Thing of Hattigauda were arrested.
Nepal reaffirms strong support for UNIFIL and safety of peacekeepers
Nepal joined fellow countries today in reaffirming its strong support for the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) and emphasized the need to ensure the safety and security of UN peacekeepers serving in Lebanon under challenging circumstances, according to Nepal's Permanent Mission to the United Nations.
Nepal stated that peacekeepers must never be the target of attack.
The government strongly condemned attacks against UN personnel, wished the injured peacekeepers a speedy and full recovery.
It has also called on all parties to exercise maximum restraint, respect international law, and fully implement the relevant Security Council resolutions.
US lawmakers urge FIFA to lower 2026 World Cup ticket prices
Dozens of U.S. lawmakers have called on FIFA to lower the cost of tickets for the 2026 World Cup, saying in a letter sent to the global soccer governing body this week that the use of dynamic pricing has turned the sporting event into an exclusionary enterprise at the expense of fans, Reuters reported.
The letter, which was orchestrated ‌by Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove and signed by another 68 Members of Congress, was addressed to FIFA President Gianni Infantino and said American fans and international visitors for the June 11-July 19 World Cup should have access to affordable tickets.
"The extreme high demand for World Cup tickets should not be a green light for price gouging at the expense of the people who make the World Cup the most-watched sporting event in the world," the group said in the letter that was shared on Wednesday, according to Reuters.
Havertz haunts former club as Arsenal rescue 1-1 draw at Leverkusen
Arsenal's eight-game winning run in the Champions League came to an end as they needed an 89th-minute penalty from substitute Kai Havertz to rescue a 1-1 draw at Bayer Leverkusen in their last-16 first leg on Wednesday, Reuters reported.
Former Leverkusen player Havertz converted the latespot kick to cancel out Robert Andrich's 46th-minute header for the hosts, marking the first time this season that quadruple-chasing Arsenal had fallen behind in Europe's elite competition.
The sides will meet again on Tuesday in London for the return leg and a spot in the quarter-finals, according to Reuters.
Substitute Kvaratskhelia inspires PSG to 5-2 rout of Chelsea
Holders Paris St Germain carved out a clear advantage in their Champions League last-16 tie against Chelsea as substitute Khvicha Kvaratskhelia inspired them to an exhilarating 5-2 first-leg victory at the Parc des Princes on Wednesday, Reuters reported.
Luis Enrique’s side twice went ahead through Bradley Barcola and Ousmane Dembele but were pegged back each time by Malo Gusto and Enzo Fernandez, before Vitinha and Kvaratskhelia, with a double, netted three late goals to put the hosts in control of the tie.
Although the French champions showed defensive frailties eight months after being dismantled by Chelsea in the Club World Cup final, they produced flashes of the incisive, high-octane football that carried them to their first European Cup triumph last season, according to Reuters.
Valverde hat-trick puts Real Madrid in command against Manchester City
Federico Valverde struck the first hat-trick of his career as Real Madrid swept aside Manchester City 3-0 in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 tie on Wednesday, leaving the English side with a daunting task ahead, Reuters reported.
Pep Guardiola's City team began brightly at the Santiago Bernabeu, but were caught out by Madrid's pace on the break.
Thibaut Courtois released Valverde down the right, who rounded Gianluigi Donnarumma to open the scoring in the 20th minute and seven minutes later Vinicius Jr fed Valverde, who beat the offside trap and drilled home, according to Reuters.







