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President Daniel Ortega of Nicaragua and his wife, who is co-president, have been arresting longtime loyalists, in an apparent quest to ensure no one outside the family rises to power.
The “zone zero” fitness trend promotes very low-intensity movement, like walking and housework. Here’s what it can — and can’t — do for you.
PARIS: JM Video, one of only two remaining DVD rental stores in Paris, is a focal point for film lovers and visited by actors like Brad Pitt when they are in the city, but the ever-growing competition of streaming platforms means this Paris institution is fighting for survival. Choice is not the problem: JM Video … Read more
PARIS: Troubled former giants Lyon beat Angers 1-0 in Friday’s Ligue 1 opening game to climb level on points with Paris Saint Germain, who lead only on goal difference. Condemned to relegation due to debts two months ago before a reprieve on appeal, Lyon won their first three matches, lost to Rennes in the last … Read more
[Fifty-five years after the first Earth Day, climate activists are organizing a nationwide celebration of solar power.
[ LAHORE: A recent survey reveals that Pakistani professionals are exposing their companies to significant cyber risks through inadequate device security practices and risky digital behaviour. While 70% of respondents use mobile phones for work alongside computers, and nearly one-third also rely on tablets, only 70.8% confirmed they had installed cybersecurity protection on all devices … Read more
[ ISLAMABAD: The Power Division on Friday began consultations on upcoming wheeling auctions to allocate 800 megawatts of electricity generated by private producers. The Independent System and Market Operator (ISMO) organised a stakeholder workshop in Islamabad on the Competitive Trading Bilateral Contracts Market (CTBCM) and Wheeling Auctions Framework. The initiative, based on global best practices, … Read more
BEIJING: Evil Unbound, which depicts Japanese germ warfare during World War Two, set a first-day box office record among the war films released in China this year, as Beijing seeks to highlight Tokyo’s war-time actions and what it calls a lack of accountability. The film dramatises the Japanese military research base Unit 731 in northeastern … Read more
SAN FRANCISCO: World number one Carlos Alcaraz says he’s rested and recharged after his US Open triumph and looking forward to contributing to Team Europe’s bid to retain the Laver Cup. The Spaniard will ease into the competition between Team Europe and Team World when he anchors the Friday night session playing doubles alongside Czech … Read more
BERLIN: Berlin Marathon favourite Sabastian Sawe goes into Sunday’s race vowing to honour the legacy of Kenyan countrymen Eliud Kipchoge and Kelvin Kiptum, the two fastest men in history. Running just his third marathon on Sunday, the 29-year-old pledged to carry the torch passed on from his illustrious compatriots. Speaking with AFP days out from … Read more
