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ATHENS: When armed Israeli soldiers boarded a flotilla of boats trying to deliver food and medicine to Gaza on Wednesday night, two web developers in Glasgow scrambled to keep track of the vessels as millions of people worldwide tuned in to monitor their fate. As grainy footage from onboard cameras broadcast the raids live on … Read more
The Golden Globes has announced the 25 podcasts eligible for its first-ever Best Podcast award, to be presented at the 2026 ceremony hosted by comedian Nikki Glaser. The winner will be revealed during the live show on January 11, 2026. The new category, introduced earlier this year, marks the Globes’ first step into recognising digital … Read more
LONDON: Arsenal manager Mikel Arteta’s mood at going top of the Premier League was soured on Saturday by another injury setback for captain Martin Odegaard in a 2-0 win over West Ham. The Norwegian set an unwanted record by becoming the first player in Premier League history to be substituted before half-time in three consecutive … Read more
LONDON: Arne Slot admitted Liverpool are still a work in progress after the spluttering Premier League champions suffered their third successive loss in a 2-1 defeat against Chelsea on Saturday. For the second time in the space of a week, Liverpool’s title defence was rocked by an agonising last-gasp loss. Beaten in the final seconds … Read more
[ KARACHI: Legal Adviser to the President of Pakistan Justice (Retd) Irfan Qadir has said that the president’s decision on appeals against rulings of the Banking Mohtasib (Ombudsman) holds great importance. “Banks can appeal to the president against the ombudsman’s decision,” he said while addressing a conference on Saturday, marking the completion of 20 years … Read more
ROME: Huge numbers turned out at pro-Palestinian rallies in Europe on Saturday, calling for an immediate end to the war in Gaza and the release of activists on board a flotilla carrying humanitarian aid to the territory. Organisers of the protest in Rome said hundreds of thousands of people had turned out for a fourth … Read more
It’s been a week where celebrities, toilets, and even robots made headlines for all the wrong reasons but top of that Pop star Robbie Williams unexpectedly found himself in the role of anti-corruption crusader in Bulgaria. Two Bulgarian transport inspectors were sacked after demanding a €500 bribe from Robbie’s tour convoy during a traffic stop. … Read more
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan on Saturday welcomed Hamas’ response to the plan announced by US President Donald Trump. “This offers an important opportunity to secure an immediate ceasefire, end the bloodshed of innocent Palestinians in Gaza, release of hostages and Palestinian prisoners, ensure unhindered humanitarian assistance and pave the way for a credible political process toward lasting … Read more
NEW DELHI: Hundreds of AI-generated Bollywood videos with 16 million views have been deleted from Google’s YouTube after Reuters reported they were similar to those at the centre of a legal challenge filed by a celebrity couple to protect their rights. Bollywood stars Abhishek Bachchan and his wife Aishwarya Rai Bachchan have asked a New … Read more
Amal Clooney brought Hollywood glamour to London on Friday evening as she and husband George Clooney hosted the Clooney Foundation for Justice’s annual Albie Awards at the Natural History Museum. The Albies, named after South African anti-apartheid hero Justice Albie Sachs, honour individuals risking their lives in the pursuit of justice. This year’s honourees included … Read more