What to Know About the Earthquake in Afghanistan
Hundreds of people were killed and more than 2,500 were injured, according to the Taliban government, and the death toll was expected to rise.
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‘Broken English’ reappraises Faithfull’s legacy at Venice
VENICE: The life and career of British singer-songwriter Marianne Faithfull are reappraised at the Venice Film Festival in “Broken English”, a movie that mixes documentary and fiction in an effort to redress her often distorted public image. “Marianne was an artist’s artist … but public perception had been frozen and been stuck. And I think … Read more
Leverkusen sign Ben Seghir from Monaco
BERLIN: Bayer Leverkusen on Sunday announced the signing of Morocco international Eliesse Ben Seghir from Monaco in what could potentially be a club record deal. Ben Seghir, 20, arrives for a reported fee of 32 million euros ($37 million) plus five million in bonuses in a deal running to 2030. Leverkusen’s club record transfer purchase … Read more
Athletic beat Betis to continue perfect Liga start
SEVILLE: Athletic Bilbao won 2-1 at Real Betis on Sunday to pull level with Real Madrid at the top of La Liga. Marc Bartra deflected a cross into his own net before Aitor Paredes pounced for Athletic’s second, as the Basque side won their third match in a row to maintain their perfect start. Cedric … Read more
California’s High Potency Cannabis is Fueling a ‘Cali Weed’ Trend in the UK
High-strength, California-grown marijuana is so popular in the U.K. that large quantities are being illegally smuggled on passenger flights, officials say.
With Drones and I.E.D.s, Mexico’s Cartels Adopt Arms of Modern War
Under pressure from the government and each other, some of Mexico’s most powerful criminal groups are amassing homemade mortars, land mines, rocket-propelled grenades and bomber drones.
Mawra Hocane wants young girls to be financially independent
Mawra Hocane is all about female empowerment. The actor recently talked about the importance of young girls having financial autonomy in an Instagram video. “I was taught at a very young age that for girls, financial independence is very important,” she said. “You don’t understand that in your childhood,” she said while she reflected on … Read more
Morocco set to be first African qualifiers for 2026 World Cup
JOHANNESBURG: Morocco, captained by Ballon d’Or nominee Achraf Hakimi, could this week become the first African qualifiers for the 2026 World Cup. A matchday 7 win over Niger in Rabat will give the Atlas Lions an unassailable lead in Group E unless second-placed Tanzania triumph in Congo Brazzaville earlier that day. But a Tanzanian triumph … Read more
Xi, Putin and Modi Try to Signal Unity at China Summit
Their display of friendship in China was aimed at projecting an alternative to U.S. global leadership, even as serious differences among them remain.
Historic flood set to hit Chenab River
On Monday, Punjab Senior Minister Maryam Aurangzeb sounded the alarm as unprecedented flooding in the Chenab, Jhelum, and Ravi rivers threatened 11 districts, including Jhang, Sahiwal, Toba Tek Singh, Okara, Multan, Pakpattan, Bahawalnagar, Vehari, and Bahawalpur. By late tonight, the Chenab River is expected to witness its largest historic flood of 900,000 cusecs. Additionally, floodwaters … Read more
