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LONDON: Online searches for vintage Armani clothes have surged since Italian fashion designer Giorgio Armani died on Thursday, as shoppers scoured second-hand outlets for his styles. Armani, who led his eponymous company and remained in control of designs right up until his death at 91, was prolific, producing everything from expensive high-end suits to more modestly priced … Read more
KARACHI: Pakistan’s T20I captain Salman Ali Agha praised his team’s performance after the national side secured a commanding 75-run victory over Afghanistan in the final of the tri-nation series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Sunday. Speaking during the post-match presentation, Agha reflected on Pakistan’s innings and the total they set for Afghanistan, describing it as … Read more
SOUTHAMTON: South Africa captain Temba Bavuma questioned his side’s attitude after they were thrashed by 342 runs against England in the largest defeat in ODI history on Sunday. Chasing 415 to complete a clean-sweep of the three-match series, the Proteas were bowled out for just 72 in 20.5 ignominious overs in Southampton. It was the … Read more
TORONTO: Actor-comedian Aziz Ansari said he was inspired by films from the 1930s and 40s for his directorial debut Good Fortune, a fantasy-satire about an angel swapping the lives of a gig worker and an affluent Silicon Valley venture capitalist. The film, starring Ansari, Canadian actors Keanu Reeves, Seth Rogen and Sandra Oh, premiered at the Toronto International Film … Read more
HARARE: An unbeaten 73 from Kamil Mishara led Sri Lanka to an eight-wicket victory over Zimbabwe in Harare on Sunday to win their Twenty20 series 2-1. Put in to bat after losing the toss, Zimbabwe made 191-8 but Sri Lanka cruised to the target with 14 balls to spare. Mishara and Kusal Perera put on … Read more
Tom Phillips, who vanished with his three children in 2021, was killed after he shot a police officer on Monday, the authorities said. His children were found safe and unharmed.
Ruth Weiss may have lived for more than a century, but she never inured herself to injustice. The anger she felt at the inhumanity she saw around her fuelled her drive to keep writing and challenging oppression during her long, peripatetic life. Weiss was a prolific author and journalist who bore witness to some of the 20th century’s … Read more
DUBLIN: Rory McIlroy won the Irish Open in a thrilling play-off against Joakim Lagergren on Sunday for his first tournament triumph since his Masters success in April. World number two McIlroy had to eagle the 72nd hole just to force a play-off after Lagergren’s own remarkable eagle at the 16th at the K Club near … Read more
TORONTO: Academy Award winner Angelina Jolie had a strong message about hope and living her best life as she reflected on her family’s history of cancer before the world premiere of Couture on Sunday. The Salt and Mr. & Mrs. Smith actor was at the Toronto International Film Festival promoting her film Couture, the story of an American film … Read more
SAO PAULO: Thousands of supporters of Brazil’s far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro demonstrated Sunday in several cities, days before the Supreme Court decides whether he is guilty of attempting a coup. The high court is set to rule this week on whether Bolsonaro conspired to cling to power after losing 2022 elections to his leftist … Read more
