Rubio to Visit a Defiant Israel After Qatar Strike
The diplomat will consult with Israeli officials about their coming military offensive in Gaza City, as President Trump’s efforts to end the Gaza war appear stalled.
Month: September 2025
In ‘Hedda,’ Tessa Thompson Puts a Sexy, Messy Spin on the ‘Female Hamlet’
Have you ever seen Ibsen’s “Hedda Gabler” set in the 1950s with a biracial star in a lesbian love triangle? In this new film adaptation, you will.
Can Man Utd expose frailties in fresh-faced Man City?
Ruben Amorim is confident Manchester United will rise to the occasion against a Manchester City side in transition for Sunday's clash between the local rivals, who are both off to poor Premier League starts. One of Amorim's only eight wins in 30 league games since taking charge of the Red Devils came at the Etihad … Read more
In surprise twist, Armani’s will sets stage for sale of fashion empire
Late designer Giorgio Armani instructed heirs to gradually sell the revolutionary fashion house he created 50 years ago or seek a market listing, his will said, setting off a race to control one of the world’s best-known brands and a major shift for a company highly protective of its independence and Italian roots. The will … Read more
Zinc Roofs Give Paris Its Signature Look. But They Are a Nightmare in Heat.
As climate change helps fuel more severe heat waves, the city is struggling between maintaining its architectural heritage and keeping apartments livable.
How to Film Stephen King Novels Like ‘The Long Walk’ and ‘The Running Man’
The author “isn’t shy about his opinions,” as one director put it. But he gives filmmakers a wide berth and they have to decide what to put onscreen.
Pakistan’s international futsal debut must wait
Pakistan’s long-awaited futsal debut at the Asian Cup will have to wait as the hosts Saudi Arabia have been forced to postpone the fixtures. The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has announced a change in the schedule for the AFC Futsal Asian Cup 2026 Qualifiers Group D, originally set to be played in Saudi Arabia this … Read more
US tech clampdown widens to 32 firms across Asia and Middle East
The United States on Friday penalized two Chinese firms that acquired US chipmaking equipment for China’s top chipmaker SMIC, including them among 32 entities that were added to the Commerce Department’s restricted trade list, according to a US government posting. Twenty-three of the 32 were in China. GMC Semiconductor Technology (Wuxi) Co and Jicun Semiconductor Technology were placed on the list, formally known as … Read more
Utah student jailed in Charlie Kirk killing to face charges next week
The Utah trade school student jailed on suspicion of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk faces formal charges next week, according to the governor, from an act of violence widely seen as a foreboding inflection point in U.S. politics. Tyler Robinson, 22, was arrested on Thursday night after relatives and a family friend alerted authorities … Read more
AI avatars bring comfort but can’t replace grieving
Diego Felix Dos Santos never expected to hear his late father’s voice again — until AI made it possible. “The tone of the voice is pretty perfect,” he says. “It feels like, almost, he’s here.” After the 39-year-old’s father unexpectedly passed away last year, Dos Santos travelled to his native Brazil to be with family. It was only after returning to … Read more
