The Fall of James Orr, the Man Called Farage’s Brain
James Orr, who has ties to Peter Thiel and JD Vance, was suspended from Reform U.K. after he was filmed apparently arranging contributions from a man posing as a foreign donor.
Child deaths linked to measles near 1,000 in Bangladesh
Health Ministry reports 843 new measles-like cases and 74 infections, raising totals to 163,105 and 19,641 Since April 5, the Health Ministry has immunized nearly 19.48 million children through a special program in addition to routine vaccinations. PHOTO: ANADOLU Bangladesh health authorities on Saturday reported four more child deaths linked to measles and measles-like symptoms … Read more
Scenic Route
The season’s new releases give us a cultural road map, but the most rewarding reading, listening and watching comes from the detours.
Isak fires Liverpool to first win
Alexander Isak scored twice in Liverpool’s win at Ipswich. Photo: AFP IPSWICH: Alexander Isak struck twice in the opening 10 minutes as Liverpool delivered a first win for new manager Andoni Iraola with a 2-0 victory at Ipswich on Friday. Isak’s Premier League record £125 million ($169 million) move from Newcastle was matched this week … Read more
Pakistan win four bronze medals
Pakistan finished their World Nomad Games campaign with four bronze medals, with athletes winning medals in tug-of-war and mass wrestling. According to details Tayyab Raza Awan secured bronze in the 1×1 tug-of-war competition after a strong run that saw him defeat opponents from Russia, Georgia and Britain before beating Iranian competitor in the bronze medal … Read more
Putin Denies a Draft Is Coming, but Some Russian Men Are Taking No Chances
As the fear of a possible mobilization becomes a fixture of daily life across Russia, many men are deciding whether to flee, hide or sit tight.
1 dead, 11 missing after mudslide in eastern China
At least one person was killed, and 11 others remained missing after a mudslide hit a village in eastern China’s Jiangxi province early on Saturday, according to the Xinhua news agency. The mudslide struck a village in Ji’an city after days of torrential rain brought by Typhoon Saudel, the news agency reported, citing China’s flood … Read more
Ali Gul Pir says his satire targets what public figures say, not who they are
Comedian discusses censorship, why he chose rap and his mother’s influence on his worldview Comedian and rapper Ali Gul Pir addressed the criticism around his satirical work in a recent interview, insisting that his content targeted what public figures said, never who they were. “My identity as a creator, rapper, and comedian is built on … Read more
England Under-19 seize control against Pakistan
Pakistan Under-19 were left facing a steep challenge after England Under-19 built a 149-run lead on day three of the four-day Youth Test at Arundel Castle Cricket Club Ground on Friday. Pakistan were bowled out for 305 in their first innings, 28 runs behind England’s 333, before England reached 121 for one by the close. … Read more
Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau erupts, spews rocks, volcanic ash
Geological Agency says there is no potential for a collapse large enough to trigger tsunami Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau erupts, spews rocks, volcanic ash. PHOTO: ANADOLU AGENCY Indonesia’s Mount Anak Krakatau erupted overnight into Saturday, spewing rocks and volcanic ash into the air, the country’s Geological Agency said. “As of today, September 5, 2026, at … Read more