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Jerome Flynn, known for his role as Bronn in   Game of Thrones , is set to make his Malayalam film debut in   Empuraan , starring Mohanlal .   The makers of the film revealed Flynn's character, Boris Oliver, on February 23, 2025 . Flynn shared his positive experience working on the film, noting the unique Mollywood cultureew .  He said that the experience felt like "coming home" due to his past spiritual retreats in India .   Empuraan   is a sequel to   Lucifer , and will release in theaters worldwide on March 27, 2025 .   The film also stars Tovino Thomas, Manju Warrier, and Saikumar .

Pope Francis has requested prayers from Catholics as he continues treatment for double pneumonia at Rome's Gemelli Hospital. In a message shared on February 23, 2025, the 88-year-old pontiff expressed gratitude to the medical staff and those who have sent him well-wishes, stating he is "confidently continuing" his treatment. This marks the second consecutive Sunday that Pope Francis was unable to deliver the traditional Angelus prayer in person due to his health condition. The Vatican has described his situation as "critical," but he remains alert and is receiving supplemental oxygen. In his message, the Pope reflected on the outpouring of support he has received, particularly from children, and urged people to pray for peace in conflict areas, including Ukraine, Palestine, and Sudan. He emphasized the importance of prayer and thanked everyone for their affection during this challenging time.

Apple is expected to announce the iPhone 16E, a new low-cost iPhone, today, February 19 .   It may replace the iPhone SE series as Apple's budget-friendly option . Here's what to expect from the iPhone 16E: Name : There are rumors that the phone will be named iPhone 16E instead of iPhone SE 4 . Design : The iPhone 16E will likely have a similar design to the iPhone 14, featuring a 6.1-inch OLED display and Face ID .  This would mark the end of smaller iPhones from Apple . Features : The iPhone 16E is expected to include the Action Button, a USB-C port, and MagSafe connectivity . Processor and Memory : It will likely have the A18 chip, the same as the iPhone 16, and 8GB of RAM, allowing it to support Apple Intelligence features . Camera : The iPhone 16E may feature a 48-megapixel single-lens rear camera . Modem : Apple is expected to debut its in-house 5G modem in the iPhone 16E . Price : The iPhone 16E is expected to be priced under $500 .

Donald Trump has defended the Department of Government Efficiency's (DOGE), led by Elon Musk, decision to cancel a $21 million fund designated for "voter turnout" in India .   Trump questioned the need for the financial support, citing India's economic growth and high tariffs .   He stated, "Why are we giving $21 million to India? They got a lot more money" . The DOGE published a list of taxpayer-funded programs that have been cut, including the $21 million allocated for India's voter turnout .  The ruling BJP termed the funding "external interference" and linked the initiative to George Soros, accusing him of influencing domestic politics .

During the 2025 ICC Champions Trophy opener against Pakistan, New Zealand's Tom Latham achieved a milestone by completing 2,000 runs in away ODIs .   He is the fifth New Zealand batter to reach this mark, joining Ross Taylor, Kane Williamson, Stephen Fleming, and Martin Guptill .   Latham achieved this feat in 60 innings, averaging over 35, with three centuries and 14 fifties in away ODIs; his highest score is an unbeaten 110 .   Overall, in his 153rd ODI, Latham has surpassed 4,180 runs at an average of 34-plus, including 25 fifties and seven centuries .   Since 2023, he has scored over 800 runs in 36 matches at an average of 26-plus .