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Time of India
16-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
League of Legends 25.14 update patch notes: Fiora buffed, Kled skills bug fixed, item power adjustments, and more changes every player should know
The League of Legends patch 25.14 is finally here. The recent update was released on July 16, 2025, bringing multiple notable adjustments to champions like Briar, Fizz, among others. Over that, fans have been anticipating the launch of a new ADC (Attack Damage Carrier), Yunara. This is the first update since the inception of LoL MSI 2025, nerfing overpowered champions to bring balance to the in-game meta for the finals of the tournament. Additionally, they have buffed champions who had been forgotten by the players of the game. Find out all the details regarding the adjustments made in the League of Legends update 25.14 below. Full Patch Preview 25.14!Firstly today, losers queue is not true, we're not intentionally making you lose more games while you're losing (it doesn't even remotely make sense why we would even spend compute time and increase queue times to do that). We're not matching you on… Champions buffed in the League of Legends update 25.14 1. Azir Base Stats Base Health: 550 ⇒ 575 W (Arise!) Damage: (+ 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60% AP) ⇒ (+ 45 / 50 / 55 / 60 / 65% AP) 2. Briar R (Certain Death) CC Cleanse: CC is cleansed when the missile hits ⇒ Briar is cleansed when the missile hits and is now immune to CC for the 1.25s cast animation that plays after the missile hits. Bug fix Fixed a bug where W Frenzy would sometimes prioritize minions if Briar cast Q on an enemy champion standing near an allied minion. 3. Darius Q - Decimate Missing Health Heal: 15 / 30 / 45% (1 / 2 / 3+ targets) ⇒ 17 / 34 / 51% (1 / 2 / 3+ targets) 4. Fiora R - Grand Challenge Heal per Second: 40 / 60 / 70 / 80 / 100% based on vitals ⇒ 100% always Obvious Healing: Healing circle effects now persist for the full 5-second duration (no gameplay change) 5. Fizz W - Seastone Trident Cooldown: 7 / 6.5 / 6 / 5.5 / 5 ⇒ 7 / 6 / 5 / 4 / 3 seconds E - Playful / Trickster Damage: 80 / 130 / 180 / 230 / 280 (+ 90% AP) ⇒ 80 / 130 / 180 / 230 / 280 (+ 95% AP) 6. Ziggs Q - Bouncing Bomb Damage: 85 / 135 / 185 / 235 / 285 (+ 65% AP) ⇒ 80 / 130 / 180 / 230 / 280 (+ 60 / 65 / 70 / 75 / 80% AP) E - Hexplosive Minefield Damage per Mine: 30 / 70 / 110 / 150 / 190 (+ 30% AP) ⇒ 30 / 70 / 110 / 150 / 190 (+ 25 / 30 / 35 / 40 / 45% AP) R - Mega Inferno Bomb Maximum Center Damage: 300 / 450 / 600 (+ 110% AP) ⇒ 300 / 500 / 700 (+ 100% AP) Champions nerfed in League of Legends update 25.14 1. Braum Base Stats Base Armor: 47 ⇒ 42 2. Lee Sin Base Stats Base AD: 69 ⇒ 66 3. Riven Passive - Runic Blade AD Ratio: 30-60% (based on level) ⇒ 30-50% (based on level) 4. Sett Base Stats Armor Growth: 5.2 ⇒ 4.7 5. Twisted Fate Q - Wild Cards Damage: 70 / 115 / 160 / 205 / 250 (+ 50% bonus AD) (+ 85% AP) ⇒ 60 / 105 / 150 / 195 / 240 (+ 50% bonus AD) (+ 85% AP) 6. Yasuo Base Stats AD Growth: 3 ⇒ 2.5 7. Yuumi R - Final Chapter Heal per Hit: 30 / 40 / 50 (+ 15% AP) ⇒ 30 / 40 / 50 (+ 10% AP) 8. Zoe Q - Paddle Star Damage: 7 – 50 (based on level) (+ 50 / 80 / 110 / 140 / 170) (+ 60% AP) ⇒ 2 – 50 (based on level) (+ 50 / 80 / 110 / 140 / 170) (+ 60% AP) W - Spell Thief Total Damage: 75 / 105 / 135 / 165 / 195 (+ 40% AP) ⇒ 60 / 90 / 120 / 150 / 180 (+ 45% AP) YUNARA ABILITIES RUNDOWN ‼️Yunara, the Unbroken Faith, joins the League of Legends champion roster as a new traditional auto attack-based ADC in patch 25.14 on July 16. Adjustments made to Champions in League of Legends update 25.14 Kled Passive - Skaarl, the Cowardly Lizard Dismounted Kled Autoattack Damage Against Champions: 80% ⇒ 85/90/95/100%, at levels 1/6/11/16 Skaarl Health: 400-1550 (linear scaling) ⇒ 400-1400 (stat progression multiplier scaling) (Note: This update will just mean Skaarl's health will follow the same rules other champions' stats do) Courage Gained from Minion Last Hits: 4 ⇒ 5 Dismounted Speed Boost Acquisition Range: 1000 ⇒ 1200 Dismounted Movement Speed Reduction: -60 ⇒ -40 Dismounted Bonus Movement Speed Toward Enemy Champions: 100-185 (based on level) ⇒ 70-155 (based on level) Skarl Health Gained on Remount: 45-75% ⇒ 40-70% Courage from Takedowns: 20 ⇒ 0 Skaarl's health is now granted at the beginning of the remount sequence upon gaining 100 Courage, rather than at the end of the remount sequence Dismounted Kled now gains 1% bonus HP as Armor and Magic Resist, increased by 20% for each nearby enemy champ (up to 2% bonus HP) Dismount dash time is now consistently 0.75 seconds every time Q (Mounted) - Bear Trap on a Rope Initial Hit Bonus AD Ratio: 65% ⇒ 60% (Note: Total damage from initial hit and pull reduced from 195% bonus AD to 180% bonus AD) Slow: 40 / 45 / 50 / 55 / 60% ⇒ 30 / 35 / 40 / 45 / 50% Slow Duration: 1.5 ⇒ 2.5 seconds Now calculates pull damage on pull, rather than when the tether is attached Now checks a small area around Kled's zero point before the missile is fired No longer applies Grievous Wounds on pull Pull timer is now consistently, exactly 1.75 seconds every time Q (Dismounted) - Pocket Pistol Ammo Charge Time: 20-7.5 seconds (based on level) ⇒ 18 / 16 /14 / 12 / 10 seconds (based on ability rank) Damage per Pellet: 35-95 (+ 80% bonus AD) ⇒ 35-95 (+ 65% bonus AD) Now checks a small area around Kled's zero point before the missile is fired to hit champions Damage to champions is now recognized as single-target rather than AoE damage W - Violent Tendencies Damage: 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 (+ 4.5 / 5 / 5.5 / 6 / 6.5% (+ 1% per 20 bonus AD) of target's maximum health) ⇒ 20 / 30 / 40 / 50 / 60 (+ 4.5 / 5 / 5.5 / 6 / 6.5% (+ 1% per 50 bonus AD) (+ 1% per 250 bonus health) of target's maximum health) Cooldown: 11 / 9.5 / 8 / 6.5 / 5 ⇒ 13 / 12 / 11 / 10 / 9 seconds Attacking enemies while Violent Tendencies is on cooldown now reduces the remaining cooldown. 1.5-second reduction for champion attacks, 0.5-second reduction for non-champions. No longer starts the W sequence when attacking wards. Instead, attacking wards matches plant behavior and maintains the attack speed without consuming W. E - Jousting Damage: 35 / 60 / 85 / 110 / 135 (+ 65% bonus AD) ⇒ 35 / 60 / 85 / 110 / 135 (+ 55% bonus AD) Now has a HUD tracker to indicate how long you will have to recast E2 Now has a range indicator while E2 is active R - Chaaaaaaaarge!!! Minimum Damage: 4 / 5 / 6% (+ 4% per 100 bonus AD) of target's maximum health ⇒ 4 / 6 / 8% (+ 3% per 100 bonus AD) of target's maximum health Maximum Damage: 12 / 15 / 18% (+ 12% per 100 bonus AD) of target's maximum health ⇒ 12 / 18 / 24% (+ 9% per 100 bonus AD) of target's maximum health Damage Type: Physical ⇒ Magic Now has a ping override for pinging the ultimate's range Bug fixes R charge rechecking on targets that entered the R zone while not visible to Kled should now be much more consistent. Renata W reviving Kled no longer ruins Kled's health bar for the rest of the game. Renata W reviving Kled no longer incorrectly uses Skaarl's health coloring. Kled no longer destroys incoming allied missiles when dismounting, including Triumph. HP Regen is now correctly calculated on remount rather than sometimes being slightly off for 0.25 seconds. R no longer sometimes removes the Elixir of Iron trail if you have an active Elixir of Iron. Lulu R no longer heals mounted Kled multiple times. Added an additional check to R to ensure that targets in range when cast are locked onto immediately. Dismounted W4 damage will now be correctly applied while taunted or silenced. E can no longer damage enemies twice if they move back into the E area trigger (such as if they are minions that were pushed back into it by the E knockback). Kled no longer loses an extremely small fractional amount of AD while dismounted. Fixed a bug where Courage would only turn yellow if Kled had 50-59 Courage after gaining Courage. Courage will now always be correctly yellow above 50%. Fixed a bug where, under some conditions, Kled would visually show an incorrect amount of Kled health after remounting until being dismounted again. Fixed a bug where, when Kled moved near his ultimate's end point, his ultimate Unstoppability would be removed early, even if he was still charging towards a target. Fixed a bug where Kled's model would reduce player FPS while looking at him after remounting under certain conditions. Fixed a bug where Kled's dismounted HP could be damaged by some damage instances applied at the same time as the damage that dismounted Kled. Item power changes in League of Legends update 25.14 Blade of the Ruined King Current Health On-Hit: 8% melee, 5% ranged ⇒ 9% melee, 6% ranged Haunting Guise Maximum Haunting Guises in Inventory: 6 ⇒ 1 Kraken Slayer Price: 3100 ⇒ 3000 Damage Amp based on Missing Health: 0-50% ⇒ 0-75% Phantom Dancer Attack Speed: 60% ⇒ 65% Movement Speed: 8% ⇒ 10% Rod of Ages Mana: 400 ⇒ 500 Mana per Stack: 20 ⇒ 30 Maximum Mana: 600 ⇒ 800 Runes adjustments in League of Legends update 25.14 Guardian Shield: 45-120 (+ 12.5% AP + 8% bonus HP) ⇒ 45-150 (+ 15% AP) (+ 5% bonus HP) Minimum Damage Threshold for Trigger: 90-250 ⇒ 50-165 Unsealed Spellbook (Smite) Smite Damage based on Swaps: 600/900/1200 ⇒ 600/600/900 Bounty changes in League of Legends update 25.14 Check out the bounty changes here: Bounty from Farming: 1 per 17.5 gold ⇒ 1 per 20 gold Bounty Suppression Thresholds: Made wider by 25% The new update is bound to bring significant changes to the PvP matches, and players can expect the MSI 2025 to play a role in the upcoming season.
The Herald
25-06-2025
- Sport
- The Herald
‘Die Hok' banned from hosting Kariega derby clashes
The Derrick Ferreira Stadium has been banned from hosting EPRU Grand Challenge derby fixtures between Gardens and Progress until significant security upgrades are completed at the facility, EP Rugby bosses announced on Wednesday. A match between the clubs at the Kariega venue — popularly known as 'Die Hok' — was called off on Saturday late in the second half over serious crowd control concerns after spectators invaded the field. A fact-finding and debrief meeting was conducted on Monday between the presidents of both clubs, EP Rugby president George Malgas, deputy president Mbulelo Gidane, general manager Mzi Mpofu, as well as additional executive members.
Cision Canada
17-06-2025
- Business
- Cision Canada
G7 Leaders' Statement on AI for Prosperity Français
KANANASKIS, AB, June 17, 2025 /CNW/ - We, the Leaders of the G7, recognize the potential of a human-centric approach to artificial intelligence (AI) to grow prosperity, benefit societies and address pressing global challenges. To realize this potential, we must better drive innovation and adoption of secure, responsible, and trustworthy AI that benefits people, mitigates negative externalities, and promotes our national security. We will power AI now and into the future. And we will work with emerging market and developing country partners to close digital divides, in line with the United Nations Global Digital Compact. We must seize the potential of AI in our public sectors to drive efficiency and better serve our publics. We also recognize that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including microenterprises, are the backbone of our economies, driving growth and creating jobs. In 2024, we committed to work together to help SMEs adopt and develop new technologies, including AI, to accelerate broad-based growth. We also committed to fully leverage the potential of AI to enable decent work while addressing challenges for our labour markets. We reiterate the importance of operationalizing Data Free Flow with Trust (DFFT) through trustworthy, cross-border data flows, and affirm its value in enabling trusted AI development and use. We recognized the transformative impact of AI for the cultural and creative sectors, including challenges to business models and job security, and opportunities to boost innovation. We recognize that increased AI adoption will place growing pressure on our energy grids, produce negative externalities and have implications for energy security, resilience and affordability. At the same time, AI can be harnessed to promote energy innovation and bolster the resilience and reliability of our energy systems. We hear the concerns of emerging market and developing country partners about the challenges they face in building resilient AI ecosystems, including the risks of disruption and exclusion from today's technological revolution. To fully realize the potential of AI for our publics and our partners, we commit to: Work together to accelerate adoption of AI in the public sector to enhance the quality of public services for both citizens and businesses and increase government efficiency while respecting human rights and privacy, as well as promoting transparency, fairness, and accountability. To this end, Canada as G7 presidency is launching the G7 GovAI Grand Challenge and will host a series of "Rapid Solution Labs" to develop innovative and scalable solutions to the barriers we face in adopting AI in the public sector. We will leverage our existing government AI expertise to establish a G7 AI Network (GAIN) to advance the Grand Challenge; develop a roadmap to scale successful AI projects; and create a catalogue of open-source and shareable AI solutions for members. GAIN will collaborate to ensure that AI solutions in government have measurable and real benefits for our communities. We task relevant Ministers to explore strategic investments for accelerating public sector AI adoption in transformative ways, including for large language models and digital infrastructure. Promote economic prosperity by supporting SMEs to adopt and develop AI that respects personal data and intellectual property rights, and strengthen their readiness, efficiency, productivity and competitiveness. We launch the G7 AI Adoption Roadmap, which provides clear, actionable pathways for companies to adopt AI and scale their businesses. Through this Roadmap, we commit to: sustain investments in AI adoption programs for SMEs, including supporting access to compute and digital infrastructure; publish a common blueprint for AI adoption by SMEs underpinned by proven use-cases from G7 economies; deepen our cooperation on talent exchange to integrate AI skills within businesses looking to scale; and develop tools that grow business and consumer confidence and trust in AI adoption including by leveraging the outcomes of the Hiroshima AI Process. We will collaborate with international partners, like the Global Partnership on AI, to advance this work. We will build resilient future workforces by preparing workers for AI-driven transitions. To do so, we will advance implementation of the 2024 G7 Action Plan for a human-centered adoption of safe, secure and trustworthy AI in the world of work, including by developing a voluntary compendium of best practices. We will drive economic growth, address talent shortages, and ensure equal opportunity, by encouraging girls, as well as members of communities left behind by globalization, to pursue science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) education and increasing women's representation in the AI talent pool at all levels. Meet the energy challenges of AI and harness its potential for advancements in energy efficiency and innovation. We will cooperate on innovative solutions to address energy challenges across our economies, including for AI and data centres, that support our respective national and international commitments. We will also support innovation that improves the energy and resource efficiency of AI models and optimizes data centre operations. We will advance AI solutions to unlock energy innovation and breakthrough discoveries, including optimization of energy use, and adopt AI to help build secure, resilient, and affordable energy systems and supply chains. We will strive to identify solutions that mitigate negative externalities and generate benefits for people and preserve our natural resources. We will cooperate on knowledge-building and sharing with trusted international partners and promote AI skills and talent development in the energy sector. We task relevant Ministers to advance these commitments by delivering a workplan on AI and energy, before the end of this year, including working with international and industry partners to provide ongoing data analysis. Expand mutually beneficial partnerships with emerging markets and developing country partners to increase access to AI for everyone. We will harness trusted and secure AI technology to promote growth and enable partners to tackle the unique challenges they face. To do this, we will leverage our combined expertise, resources and networks to bridge gaps in AI infrastructure and capacity, invest in locally led AI-enabled innovations, and voluntarily collaborate with local universities to share knowledge and access to AI on mutually agreed terms. We will deliver this by aligning our efforts through initiatives including AI for Development, AI Hub for Sustainable Development, Current AI, FAIR Forward, Hiroshima AI Process Friends Group, AI for Public Good, and others. Interested G7 members plan to strengthen the AI for Development Funders Collaborative. ANNEX: G7 AI ADOPTION ROADMAP We, the Leaders of the G7, recognize the promise of rapidly advancing artificial intelligence (AI) technologies to unlock competitiveness and deliver unprecedented prosperity for the firms, organizations and countries that integrate them into their business processes. We seek to further promote secure, responsible, and trustworthy AI that benefits people, mitigates negative externalities, and promotes our national security. We will do this through advanced AI research, world-class commercial applications, and deep business and policy expertise. We plan to create the conditions for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), including micro-enterprises—the engine of our economies— to access, understand, and adopt AI in ways that drive value and productivity. This roadmap outlines our shared vision and practical steps to help our SMEs move from uncertainty to opportunity—to shift from being AI-aware to being AI-powered. Building on the 2024 Italian Presidency's report on Driving factors and challenges of AI Adoption and Development among companies, especially micro and small enterprises, we commit to: Accelerate AI Readiness and Competitiveness We intend to double down on AI adoption efforts that connect research to practical applications, helping businesses—especially SMEs—integrate AI technologies that drive productivity, growth and competitiveness. We recognize the need to respect intellectual property rights in enabling these efforts. While we have already taken steps to promote AI adoption, scaling these efforts remains essential, including access to computing resources, expertise, and partnerships to move from AI experimentation to impact. We intend to promote AI adoption programs that, in particular, focus on: Commercialization support for SMEs and startups, including access to advanced computing infrastructure connectivity and computing resources, facilitating effective use of open and closed source AI models, business mentorship, and targeted support to bridge the gap between academic breakthroughs and industry implementation in order to bring AI-enabled products and services to market; Cross-sector collaboration to facilitate adoption, connecting businesses with AI solutions providers, national AI research institutes, academia, innovation hubs, and clusters to accelerate deployment of AI across the economy; Practical use case development, including easy to implement and existing solutions, showcasing successful applications of AI across sectors and by SMEs to demonstrate return on investment and stimulate wider industry demand; and AI literacy and skills development, ensuring businesses—especially SMEs—have access to the tools and skilled workforce needed to adopt AI confidently and effectively. Develop an AI Adoption Blueprint We intend to deliver an AI Adoption Blueprint that equips governments and businesses with practical tools, evidence-based policy options, and real-world examples to accelerate SME AI integration. This will be a solutions-focused resource, informed by expert-driven, collaborative research activities and workshops, in cooperation with the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), and drawing on empirical G7 AI trends, adoption initiatives, and frontline SME experiences. The Blueprint will: Present actionable policy recommendations that governments can choose to implement to lower barriers and build enabling ecosystems for SME AI adoption; and Provide case studies of successful AI integration, offering concrete examples that businesses across sectors and countries can choose to replicate. Expand G7 Talent Exchanges We intend to expand G7 cross-border talent exchanges to connect AI expertise with businesses—including SMEs—accelerating adoption and building a future-ready workforce. We expect to encourage a focus in our initiatives that matches sectoral expertise with the AI competencies needed for impactful adoption. We look to further our cooperation on talent exchange to connect emerging AI research and commercialization expertise from across our world-class talent pool with real-world business needs. To do so, we plan to: Support AI-focused talent exchanges, including with students from G7 members, specifically targeting Al adoption projects, to bridge research with practical application, developing high-level expertise in critical areas; and, Connect SMEs with AI skilled workers so that they have access to AI capabilities and tools to enhance their operational efficiency and competitiveness. Unlock AI opportunity through trust-building We plan to build on progress achieved under the Japanese and Italian presidencies and leverage the outcomes of the Hiroshima AI Process (HAIP) to foster trust. As AI adoption accelerates, trust remains essential—especially for smaller firms deploying powerful technologies—to provide assurance to customers. We will now translate shared principles into concrete tools for SMEs, with the aim of enabling responsible AI deployment across all sectors and business sizes in a manner that fosters consumer trust and unlocks market opportunities. We will: Publish a toolkit to identify and explain relevant resources for AI deployers; and Raise awareness of the HAIP Code of Conduct Reporting Framework that the OECD is implementing.
The Star
05-05-2025
- Health
- The Star
An E. coli link to bowel cancer in younger patients
Scientists have found a possible link between a common bacteria and early-onset colorectal cases. — Positive Parenting A toxin produced by Escherichia coli may be driving rates of bowel cancer in young people, scientists have discovered. Experts believe the finding could help explain why rates of bowel cancer are rising among young people across the globe. The bacterial toxin – called colibactin – is capable of altering DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) and is produced by a strain of E. coli , though not the strain linked to infections that cause diarrhoea in some people. Researchers found that exposure to colibactin in early childhood imprints a genetic signature on the DNA of bowel cells, which may then increase the risk of developing bowel cancer before the age of 50. Work has been ongoing to discover why more younger people are developing bowel cancer, with experts believing that poor diet, more ultra-processed foods, obesity and a lack of exercise play a role. This latest study was led by scientists from the University of California, San Diego, (UCSD) in the United States, funded by Cancer Research UK's Grand Challenge and published in the journal Nature . The researchers examined 981 colorectal (bowel) cancer genomes from patients with both early and late-onset disease in 11 different countries. They found that colibactin can leave behind specific patterns of DNA mutations that are 3.3 times more common in early-onset bowel cancer cases (for the study, this was in adults aged under 40 years) than in those diagnosed after the age of 70. These mutation patterns were also particularly common in countries with a higher rate of early-onset bowel cancer. Study senior author and Grand Challenge Mutographs team member Professor Dr Ludmil Alexandrov said: 'These mutation patterns are a kind of historical record in the genome, and they point to early-life exposure to colibactin as a driving force behind early-onset disease.' Study first author and former UCSD postdoctoral researcher Dr Marcos Diaz-Gay shared: 'When we started this project, we weren't planning to focus on early-onset colorectal cancer. 'Our original goal was to examine global patterns of colorectal cancer to understand why some countries have much higher rates than others. 'But as we dug into the data, one of the most interesting and striking findings was how frequently colibactin-related mutations appeared in the early-onset cases.' The study also found that colibactin-related mutations account for around 15% of what are known as APC driver mutations – some of the earliest genetic alterations that directly promote cancer development – in bowel cancer. 'If someone acquires one of these driver mutations by the time they're 10 years old, they could be decades ahead of schedule for developing colorectal cancer, getting it at age 40 instead of 60,' Prof Alexandrov said. 'Our research has allowed us to generate the hypothesis that the presence of colibactin leads to an increased number of mutations in colon cells, which then causes a greater risk of colorectal cancer at an early age,' said Mutographs team lead and Britain's Wellcome Sanger Institute senior group leader Prof Sir Dr Mike Stratton. 'If this turns out to be correct, we can explore preventive measures such as tests that tell us if the toxin, or the bacterium that makes it, is present, and finding ways to eliminate them from our bodies at a young age. 'We know that diet and lifestyle choices drive the risk of developing colorectal cancer, but this study has opened up a new and exciting route we can take when researching how to lower the rate of early-onset colorectal cancer.' – By Jane Kirby/PA Media/dpa
