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One of the most memorable moments in the film Joker (2019) is when Arthur Fleck, a man beaten down by society, commits an irreversible act of violence on live television. What should be a moment of horror instead sparks a wave of sympathy among certain audiences, who see in him not just a villain, but … Read more
HARARE: Matt Henry took three wickets and Devon Conway hit an unbeaten half-century as New Zealand outclassed hosts Zimbabwe by eight wickets in their tri-series match at Harare Sports Club on Friday. Zimbabwe made a promising start but could only score 120-7 after being sent in. Fast bowler Henry took 3-26. New Zealand needed only … Read more
Listen to article LAHORE: For people travelling in a car, bus stops are just another space for flashy hoardings hence the availability or shortage of facilities would rarely be a concern. But for people travelling daily through public transport, the little box at the edge of the road can turn into a death trap during the summer … Read more
[ Listen to article KARACHI: The Real Effective Exchange Rate (REER) index for the Pakistani rupee improved to 96.6 in June 2025, down from 97.8 in May 2025, according to data released by the State Bank of Pakistan (SBP). The drop in REER suggests improved external competitiveness for the rupee. The rupee also appreciated slightly against the … Read more
His work, largely unknown outside Britain until late in his career, was often based on historical treatises. It was seen by many as refreshingly innovative.
[The central bank is poised to hold interest rates steady this month, but there could be a path to cut as early as September.
Brazil’s Supreme Court ordered Jair Bolsonaro, the former president, to stay home most hours, defying President Trump’s demands that charges against him be dropped.
The anatomy of a Chinese fossil offers a hint that birdsong may be as old as the dinosaurs themselves.
A long life doesn’t matter much if you don’t enjoy it.
MOSCOW: Russian lawmakers on Thursday advanced a bill that would outlaw opening or searching for content online judged “extremist”, such as songs glorifying Ukraine and material by feminist rock band Pussy Riot. Critics say the law, which has drawn a rare backlash from across Russia’s political spectrum, would stifle internet freedom. Russian authorities already block … Read more
