Nathaniel B. Palmer, a U.S. Icebreaker, May Have Sailed Its Last Expedition
[The decommissioning would leave the United States with no icebreaker to study the southern seas and cede scientific leadership to rival countries like China.
Month: August 2025
Congo Has Astronomical Rates of Sexual Violence. Now Victims Have Lost Access to Care.
The conflict that has put rebels in control of much of the east of the country has left victims with no legal recourse and dismantled many of the clinics that offered care.
9 New Movies Our Critics Are Talking About This Week
Whether you’re a casual moviegoer or an avid buff, our reviewers think these films are worth knowing about.
Member of Irish rap group Kneecap appears at UK court
LONDON: A member of Irish rap group Kneecap was welcomed by hundreds of supporters as he arrived at a London court on Wednesday, charged with a terrorism offence for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Iran-backed Lebanese militia Hezbollah. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, who was initially charged under the Anglicised name Liam O’Hanna and … Read more
Only goal is to win, says Fraser-Pryce
BELGIUM: Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce may be at the back end of her illustrious career, but the Jamaican sprinter insists she still has her “champion mindset” and is looking forward to going “full circle” at next month’s world championships. “People sometimes ask me if I still have anything to lose at 38, with my track record. Of … Read more
Dakota Johnson brings depth to her performance in ‘Splitsville’
LOS ANGELES: For Dakota Johnson, it was important to showcase both her acting and producing talents for the romantic comedy film “Splitsville.” “I’m more valuable, I think, on set and in post (production), because I know the beat, like the heartbeat of the film while we’re making it,” Johnson told Reuters on Thursday. “I’m good … Read more
‘Underdog’ Jefferson-Wooden shrugs off Tokyo worlds pressure
BELGIUM: Melissa Jefferson-Wooden is the hottest sprint ticket heading into next month’s world championships in Tokyo, the US athlete having hit a blistering run of form at just the right time. The 24-year-old became the first woman since 2003 to win the 100-200m double at the US trials earlier this month. Her personal best of … Read more
Maguire feels it will be ‘silly’ to leave Man Utd now
MANCHESTER: Harry Maguire believes it would be “silly” to leave Manchester United right now after revealing manager Ruben Amorim has stalled any summer transfer window moves for the defender. The 32-year-old centre-back arrived at Old Trafford from Leicester in an £80 million ($108 million) deal in 2019, signing a six-year contract with an option for … Read more
YouTube account of puppet show ‘Pakkay Dost’ hacked
Hackers have taken over the social media account of Pakistani puppet show, Pakkay Dost. The show’s creator, singer Bilal Maqsood, took to social media on Thursday and made the announcement. “Our Pakkay Dost YouTube channel has been hacked and is currently under someone else’s control,” he wrote. Bilal reassured viewers that the necessary course of … Read more
Lil Nas X arrested in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES: Grammy-winning American singer Lil Nas X was arrested early on Thursday morning after charging at law enforcement officers in Los Angeles, said a Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson. The reported assault occurred after the Old Town Road rapper was spotted walking in his underwear in Studio City, California, the spokesperson said. The spokesperson … Read more
