‘Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale’ Review: One Last Hurrah
There’s truth in advertising as this well-loved saga of British entitlement rolls to a stop, on time and on point.
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Islamabad court overturns order, restores 11 YouTube channels
The District and Sessions Court of Islamabad on Thursday annulled a judicial magistrate’s order that had directed the closure of several YouTube channels, ruling in favour of 11 content creators who challenged the move. Additional District and Sessions Judge Muhammad Afzal Majoka set aside the lower court’s ruling while hearing appeals filed by 11 YouTubers, … Read more
Lamps With Main Character Energy
Plus: a designer’s new take on California cool, an exhibition of Robert Rauschenberg’s textile art and more recommendations from T Magazine.
Karachi chokes under traffic gridlocks
KARACHI: Commuters endured hours-long traffic gridlocks on Thursday as closure of key routes paralyzed vehicular movement on major arteries linking Korangi, Defence, and central Karachi. The closure of Korangi Crossing, Malir River Causeway, and EBM Causeway due to floodwaters disrupted the flow of traffic from early morning until late at night. Massive traffic congestion was … Read more
Trump’s Tariffs on Brazil and Vietnam Are Making Coffee More Expensive
[Coffee prices are up nearly 21 percent over the past year, partly because of President Trump’s punishing tariffs on Brazil and Vietnam.
Albania names AI bot as minister to oversee procurement, fight corruption
Albania has appointed an artificial intelligence bot as a new minister to oversee public procurement, in a move Prime Minister Edi Rama says will help eliminate corruption. The bot, named Diella – meaning “sun” in Albanian – will manage and award all public tenders in which the government contracts private companies. “Diella is the first … Read more
Building an Octopus Dictionary, One Arm Movement at a Time
Scientists set out to understand all the ways the animals use their eight appendages. It wasn’t easy.
Belarus Frees 52 Political Prisoners in U.S.-Brokered Deal
Release comes as Alexander Lukashenko, the country’s authoritarian leader and an ally of President Vladimir Putin of Russia, seeks to normalize ties with the Trump administration.
Gold prices retreat in Pakistan after reaching record highs
[ KARACHI: Gold and silver prices dropped on Thursday in both international and domestic markets after reaching all-time highs in Pakistan. In the international bullion market, the price of gold fell by $36 per ounce to settle at $3,618. The decline pulled local prices lower as well, with 24-carat gold slipping by Rs4,100 per tola … Read more
‘Spinal Tap II: The End Continues’ Review: They Can’t Leave This Behind
Four decades after their big-screen hit, the rock legends David, Derek and Nigel have reunited for one final (really, truly) concert.
