Google Birthday 2025: From Dorm Room Origins to a $3 Trillion Giant
Google marks its 27th birthday on September 27, 2025, with a nostalgic doodle that revives the 1998 logo. The date honors a 2005 web‑indexing record and reflects the company's rise from a Stanford research project to a near‑$3 trillion valuation. Founders Larry Page and Sergey Brin are now centibillionaires. Designer Ruth Kedar’s multicultural background shaped the iconic logo. Google is also rolling out Pixel promotions to celebrate the milestone.
Asia Cup 2025: Sri Lanka flatten Bangladesh by six wickets in Abu Dhabi opener
Sri Lanka beat Bangladesh by six wickets in the Asia Cup 2025 opener in Abu Dhabi, chasing 140 in 14.4 overs. Two wicket-maidens to start and a disciplined attack left Bangladesh at 0/2 and then 53/5 before an 86-run stand rescued them. Pathum Nissanka hit 50 off 34 and Kamil Mishara made 46* to seal it. Sri Lanka’s net run rate gets a major lift; Bangladesh have work to do.
Angela Rayner resignation: Deputy Prime Minister quits over ministerial code breach
Angela Rayner quit as Deputy Prime Minister after an inquiry found she breached the ministerial code by underpaying stamp duty on a Hove flat and failing to seek expert tax advice. Keir Starmer accepted her resignation with regret and appointed David Lammy as Deputy PM in a rapid reshuffle. Rayner, a major Labour figure, now heads to the backbenches, where she could remain a powerful voice.