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Veteran actor says he remains committed to ‘Hera Pheri’ and will return whenever the film is made Veteran actor Paresh Rawal has opened up about the legal dispute that briefly threatened Hera Pheri 3, revealing that he viewed Akshay Kumar’s INR2.5 billion legal notice as an emotional reaction rather than a personal falling-out. The controversy … Read more
United States fans celebrate after the match. Photo: REUTERS ATLANTA: U.S. Soccer believes a new state-of-the-art training centre and finally having a permanent home can put it on equal footing with football’s powerhouse nations in the years ahead, as they look to the future following an early end to their World Cup adventure. Excitement and enthusiasm turned … Read more
TikTok said it met UK online safety rules, after the law tightened protections for children last year The Online Safety Act aims to prevent minors from encountering harmful content relating to suicide, self-harm, eating disorders and pornography. PHOTO: PEXELS Britain’s communications regulator on Thursday launched an investigation into whether social media platform TikTok is doing … Read more
Our correspondent talked about the challenges of covering major news while under surveillance and filing his work without reliable internet access.
The case has drawn comparisons to the Pelicot trial in France, which started a discussion across Europe about sexual assault and consent.
“Every New Yorker should take precautions,” Mayor Zohran Mamdani said. Gov. Kathy Hochul also issued a statewide air quality advisory.
In Japan, he was one of the first androgynous pop-culture stars and an inspirational figure. Abroad, he was known for his work in animated films by Hayao Miyazaki.
Norway’s Soren Waerenskjold celebrates on the podium after winning the 11th stage of the Tour de France with the start in Vichy and the finish in Nevers. Photo: AFP LONDON: Norwegian Soren Waerenskjold launched a long-range sprint to claim victory at the Tour de France on Wednesday in the fastest stage in the race’s history. Dutchman Olav Kooij, … Read more
EU targets Big Tech under Digital Markets Act, ordering firms to open competition and give users more choice Brussels said Google must start sharing search data from January 2027 and users would start benefitting from the changes to Android from July 2027. PHOTO: PIXABAY The European Union demanded Thursday that Google share data with other … Read more
France extends no time limit for prosecution to serious crimes against children, beyond crimes against humanity France’s parliament voted 93-51 to remove time limits for prosecuting the most serious crimes against minors. PHOTO: ANADOLU France’s National Assembly on Thursday voted to abolish the statute of limitations for the most serious crimes committed against minors, approving … Read more