In a Chinese Leader’s Death, Mourning for a More Hopeful Time
[Tributes for the former Premier Zhu Rongji reflect nostalgia for an era when China was opening to the world and the future seemed more prosperous and hopeful.
Pro-Palestine campaigners urge boycott of new Spider-Man film over producer’s support for Israel
Avi Arad, producer for the film holds Israeli and US citizenship, served in Israeli military between 1965-1968 Pro-Palestinian campaigners in Lebanon, Jordan and elsewhere in the Arab world have called for a boycott of Spider-Man: Brand New Day over producer Avi Arad’s support for Israel and his rejection of criticism directed at Israeli Prime Minister … Read more
Former Catholic Bishop Is Convicted of Sexual Abuse, Australian News Outlets Say
A court found Christopher Alan Saunders, the former bishop of Broome, guilty of sexually abusing two men, the Australian Broadcasting Corporation reported.
Oil, Hunters and Dr. Phil: How a Longshot Project Is Shaking Up Greenland
A U.S. oil company says it could be on the verge of a major discovery in Greenland. The proposal comes at a tricky time for the Arctic island, and locals are lining up against it.
‘Union County’ Review: High Stakes, Understated Portrayals
Will Poulter and Noah Centineo play troubled siblings in this simple, downbeat story set amid the opioid epidemic in rural Ohio.
Xavi named first foreign Netherlands coach since 1978
Xavi Hernandez’s last coaching job was with Barcelona from 2021-24. Photo: AFP LONDON: Xavi Hernandez has been named as the successor to Ronald Koeman as head coach of the Netherlands national team, becoming their first foreign boss in 48 years, the country’s football association announced on Wednesday. The Barcelona great, who won the 2010 World … Read more
DPM Dar directs intensified diplomatic efforts for safe, early release of 10 Pakistani hostages
Expresses solidarity with families of Pakistanis, assures them that govt remained fully seized of the situation Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar on Thursday chaired a high-level meeting to review Pakistan’s intensified efforts for the safe and early release of 10 Pakistani nationals held hostage aboard MT Honour 25, following the vessel’s hijacking … Read more
How Bob Iger and Joshua Kushner’s Bromance Led Them to Lakers
[Bob Iger, the former chief executive of Disney, and Josh Kushner, the venture capitalist, are buying the Los Angeles Lakers. Their wives set them up.
Israel sends more troops to West Bank village besieged by Jewish settlers
Siege began at weekend when Jewish settlers closed off road to the three homes in the Palestinian village of Qusra Palestinians look at houses besieged by Israeli settlers in Qusra village in the Israeli-occupied West Bank, August 12,2026. PHOTO: REUTERS Israel’s military said on Thursday it had sent more troops to a West Bank village … Read more
‘An English Summer Is Not the Same Anymore’
With forecasters issuing a warning for very high temperatures, this summer is on track to be one of the hottest yet.