Kate Winslet is to be honored at the Zurich Film Festival, which runs Oct. 3 – 13. On Oct. 7, Winslet will accept the festival’s Golden Icon Award and present her latest film, “Lee.” Winslet stars as the war photographer Lee Miller in the film, and also acts as a co-producer. Miller’s son, Antony Penrose, […]
The Chicago White Sox will try to do something Wednesday afternoon they haven't done since June -- create a winning streak -- when they complete a thr
The yen's weakness against the dollar in recent months has boosted takings for the Japanese electronics and entertainment conglomerate. In the April to June quarter, the company logged a six percent jump in net profit on-year to 231.6 billion yen ($1.6 billion), beating analyst estimates. Sony now forecasts net profit of 980 billion yen in 2024-25, also a six-percent rise on-year. It marks a jump from the previous estimate of 925 billion yen, which would have been lower than the 2023-24 result. Читать дальше...
Vinesh Phogat disqualified from Olympics before final; fans heartbroken
Keely Hodgkinson landed her first Olympic gold medal this week by winning the women's 800m - but the road to the final wasn't completely smooth sailing for the Team GB star
Below we discuss some side effects that may be caused by consuming fish oil supplements.
BANGKOK (AP) — China’s exports rose 7% in July from a year earlier, below economists’ forecasts for growth closer to 10% as trade tensions and weakening growth in the United States and other major markets weighed on demand.
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For years, Ayurveda has used ghee to treat and cure illnesses. But, to reap maximum benefits, ghee should not be paired with certain foods. Here's what you need to know.
The recent UN report on sanctions against the Taliban, released in early July, provides a sobering update on the state of Afghanistan under Taliban rule. The report paints a grim picture of Afghanistan as a sanctuary for terrorism, highlighting the regime’s ongoing support for extremist groups and its failure to maintain control over various insurgent factions. The findings call for immediate and robust action to reinforce international sanctions and hold the Taliban accountable for their actions. Читать дальше...
Elon Musk, the billionaire owner of X, is among those who have accused the Prime Minister of operating a two-tier policing system.
The Japanese company maintained its revenue and net profit forecasts for the fiscal year.
(Telecompaper) Data backup and security specialist Acronis has found a new majority shareholder in Swedish investment fund EQT...
Is it easy to be an athlete in a situation where double standards are applied, and what gives strength to our Olympians. We address these and other questions to Aliaksandr Bahdanovich, the 2008 Olympic champion, multiple winner and medalist of the world and European championships, chairman of the Ice Hockey Federation of the Republic of Belarus.
Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri discussed the ongoing Barmer, Rajasthan petroleum refinery project. A significant milestone was achieved with the installation of a massive dome roof for a Propylene Double Wall Tank. The joint venture by HPCL and the Rajasthan government aims to boost crude processing and reduce petrochemical imports, enhancing India's energy sector.
Dow snaps three-day losing streak. Super Micro sinks on earnings miss. X sues advertisers.
In the most hotly-anticipated event of the Games, Josh Kerr beat red-hot rival Jakob Ingebrigtsen but was stunned by rampaging American Cole Hocker on the inside
Indore (Madhya Pradesh) [India], August 7 (ANI): Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Indore has developed a shoe in collaboration with the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) which harnesses energy from human motion to power electronic devices and having a satellite-based GPS module for precise live location tracking, a release stated. The Institute has successfully delivered 10 pairs of innovative Trib
These incidents reflect the tough challenges faced by Indian women wrestlers on the global stage. As Vinesh Phogat’s campaign was cut short by disqualification and Nisha Dahiya's Olympic dreams dashed by injury, the resilience of these athletes is as evident as the obstacles they encountered.
(Photo credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports) The Chicago White Sox will try to do something Wednesday afternoon they haven't done since June -- create a winning streak -- when they complete a three-game road series against the Oakland Athletics. On Tuesday, one night after tying the American League record with a 21st consecutive loss, the White Sox won for the first time since July 10 when Jonathan Cannon's pitching an
Get ready for the return of Lucky Spencer! Back in June, General Hospital announced that Jonathan Jackson would be reprising his role as Lucky and would be returning to TV screens later this summer. After portraying the role on and off since 1993, Jonathan left the show in 2011. On Monday (August 5), the long-running [...]
(Photo credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports) The Texas Rangers are running out of time if they expect to successfully defend their World Series championship. The Rangers are third in the American League West, five games out, and are 8 1/2 games out of the final wild-card spot as they close a three-game series with the Houston Astros on Wednesday in Arlington, Texas. Texas has dropped eight of its past 11 games overall
Votes after round 2
28 - Hannah Southwell
24 - Tamika Upton
19 - Yasmin Clydsdale
16 - Jesse Southwell
15 - Shanice Parker
13 - Lilly-Ann White
8 - Sheridan Gallagher
6 - Caitlan Johnston-Green
5 - Olivia Higgins
5 - Laishon Albert-Jones
3 - Nita Maynard
3 - Rima Butler
Grace Kukutai
Abigail Roache
Isabella Waterman
Georgia Roche
Tayla Predebon
Kayla Romaniuk
Taiwan's participation in the 2024 Paris Olympics is characterised by political tensions, controversies, and national pride