Heat Deaths in a ‘Cold’ Country Are a Warning to the Rest of Europe
A June heat wave in Belgium and neighboring countries exposed a lethal lack of readiness. That’s a risk as another wave hits Europe.
The women who helped shape Pakistan’s independence movement
Beyond political rallies and campaigns, these women organised relief efforts, pushed for women’s rights When the story of Pakistan’s independence is told, it is often framed around the men who stood on political platforms, negotiated with the British and drew the boundaries of a new country. But behind and sometimes directly beside them, stood women … Read more
Padikkal hits ton as India eye big total
KL Rahul scored 77 before retiring hurt after tea as the visitors reach 288-2 at stumps Devdutt Padikkal got to his maiden Test century in 134 balls. Photo: AFP GALLE: India’s Devdutt Padikkal struck his maiden test hundred to underline his credentials for the number three slot and propelled the tourists to a commanding 288-2 … Read more
Revamped Chelsea aim to draw a line
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso says there is ‘good energy’ at the club. Photo: AFP LONDON: Chelsea fans are hoping a radical close-season overhaul will end four years of underachievement since the club’s takeover by American investors who are doubling down on their bid to bring the glory days back to Stamford Bridge. The appointment of … Read more
As China Pushes to Expand in Asia, Trump Focuses on Iran
Asian allies are beginning to wonder whether the United States would or could defend them in a war.
Where to Eat and Drink at a Barcelona Bar Like a Local
The classic bars, known as bodegas, are where locals in the Catalan capital take their rituals seriously. If you know where to look, you can join them.
Italian police recover stolen Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse works
Paintings by Renoir, Cezanne and Matisse worth over $10.4 million which were stolen from an Italian museum in March have been recovered, police said Friday. The paintings were taken by thieves from the villa of the Magnani-Rocca Foundation, near Parma in northern Italy, in a heist that lasted under three minutes. Parma chief of police … Read more
Liverpool to play double-header against Como
Liverpool have reportedly opened talks with Andoni Iraola over their vacant managerial post. Photo: AFP/File COMO, ITALY: Liverpool’s double-header against Serie A side Como on Sunday will be a good test ahead of the new Premier League season, manager Andoni Iraola said on Saturday. Liverpool, who lost pre-season fixtures against Leeds United and AS Monaco, … Read more
Trump was ‘joking’ about declaring Strait of Hormuz US territory: US media
President has not discussed such a move with his advisers, Wall Street Journal reports US President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, August 11, 2026. PHOTO: REUTERS US President Donald Trump was “joking” when he said he would declare the Strait of Hormuz a US territory after the war … Read more
‘Investment, exports, jobs on agenda’
[ ISLAMABAD: Federal Minister for Finance and Revenue Muhammad Aurangzeb said on Thursday that Pakistan’s macroeconomic stability had taken hold and reforms had moved from intent to implementation, as the country marked its 79th Independence Day. In a message issued on the occasion, he said strengthening fiscal and external fundamentals was contributing to rising economic … Read more