Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Monkeypox outbreak in the UK

So far, nine people have been infected with the Monkeypox virus in the UK. It’s unclear what’s causing the UK’s largest-ever monkeypox outbreak. The disease is usually sporadic and associated with travel to areas of Africa where it is endemic. However, it is now obvious that the virus is spreading throughout the United Kingdom, and … Read more

Cubans are flocking to the United States in unprecedented numbers. Smugglers earn from their escape

A new flight of Cubans is begun as the island grapples with the worst food and medicine shortages in decades; as well as spiralling inflation. According to US Customs and Border Protection data, more than 32,000 Cubans arrived at the US-Mexico border in March; nearly double the number from the previous month. Claudia, her husband, … Read more

‘I make movies for the big screen,’ says Tom Cruise

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Tom Cruise, the action hero, has refused to allow the Top Gun sequel to be released on streaming services, stating, ‘I make movies for the big screen.’ Despite Covid’s decision to delay the film’s scheduled release date, the dashing actor has confirmed that he never considered streaming Top Gun: Maverick first. At the Cannes Film … Read more

Indigenous leaders in Canada have requested a royal apology

Indigenous leaders met with Prince Charles in Canada;  pleading with the Queen to apologise for the “assimilation and genocide” of indigenous children. The prince “acknowledged” mistakes in handling the relationship with indigenous people; according to RoseAnne Archibald, national leader of the Assembly of First Nations. Residential schools in Canada have resulted in the deaths or … Read more

Diddy discusses daughter dating with Ellen DeGeneres

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Diddy sat down for an interview with Ellen DeGeneres to discuss his music, daughters, and life. Ellen took to Instagram to share a funny clip from the interview in which she asked if Diddy’s daughters were dating. Instead of answering the question, the rapper asked when girls start dating. When the host mentioned that his … Read more

SNP trying to pass the blame for failing to stop private jet flying to Russia

The SNP is attempting to shift blame for failing to prevent a private plane from departing the UK for Russia after a flying ban was enforced, according to Transport Secretary Grant Shapps. Boris Johnson was questioned by SNP MP Richard Thompson yesterday on why the flight from Inverness to Moscow was permitted to take off … Read more

At the Cannes Film Festival, a Russian director condemned war

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Following the global premiere of his film “Tchaikovsky’s wife” at the Cannes Film Festival on Wednesday, exiled Russian director Kirill Serebrennikov spoke out against the war in Ukraine. “No to war,” he said in Russian as he received a standing ovation for his 19th century drama, the only film entry directed by a Russian. Official … Read more

Jennifer Lopez has released the first trailer for the upcoming Netflix documentary ‘Halftime’

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Jennifer Lopez has provided fans with an intimate insight into her life in the first teaser for her new Netflix documentary, Halftime. On Wednesday, the Marry Me superstar, 52, shared the first teaser for the upcoming documentary, which will focus on her life and career’s biggest turning events, from her 2020 halftime show to her … Read more

Pak Army soldier martyred in South Waziristan IED blast

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A soldier of the Pakistan Army was martyred as an improvised explosive device exploded on a military convoy in Makeen general area of South Waziristan on Thursday. Read more: Karachi Saddar attack mastermind SRA terrorist killed in encounter: Murtaza Wahab Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said that area is being cleared to eliminate any terrorists in the … Read more

Key moments in the battle for Mariupol

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Key developments in the war for Mariupol, Ukraine’s key port, where more than 1,700 Ukrainian fighters surrendered to Russian forces following a week-long siege inside a steelworks. Located on the Sea of Azov, the city, which had a population of 441,000 before the war, is a key prize for Russia in its bid to connect … Read more

According to No 10, Boris Johnson will not face another Partygate fine

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After the police investigation into Partygate was finished; Prime Minister Boris Johnson was told he would face no further consequences, according to No 10. Mr Johnson’s wife, Carrie, will not face any additional penalties. Last month, they were both punished for breaking Covid restrictions at Mr Johnson’s birthday celebration in Downing Street in June 2020. … Read more

CA: Tests not to be played before white ball games in Sri Lanka

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Cricket Australia (CA) has turned down a request from Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) to hold Test matches in the island nation before the white-ball matches. Starting June 7, the teams will compete in a 35-day 10-match series that will include three T20Is, five ODIs, and two Tests, in that sequence. Because of the country’s fuel … Read more

Kendall Jenner is outraged that Scott Disick is “villainizing everyone”: ‘I’m leaving’

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In The Kardashians, Kendall Jenner called out Kourtney Kardashian’s ex-boyfriend Scott Disick as the reality star struggled to adjust to his new status within the famous family. Kendall is seen heading up to Kourtney’s house on Thursday to tell her about her nasty argument with Scott. “Scott’s like, ‘What’s going on for Thanksgiving? Obviously, I’m … Read more

A Japanese man received the town’s covid funding by mistake. He allegedly gambled everything away, according to police

His lawyer claimed the 24-year-old unemployed man was apologetic for spending the majority of the money; the money was meant for pandemic relief for low-income households on online casinos in other countries. Sho Taguchi squandered away the majority of the $360,000 in Covid-19 aid; that his small municipality had inadvertently sent to his personal bank … Read more

Boost for Boeing as BA-owner orders MAX jets

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IAG, the parent company of British Airways, purchased 50 Boeing 737 MAX planes worth $6.25 billion at list prices on Thursday, giving the plane a boost after two catastrophic disasters. The deal comes also amid signs of recovery in the global aviation sector, which was ravaged by the deadly Covid pandemic. Analysts however expressed doubt … Read more

Harry Styles dismisses rumours linking his new song to Taylor Swift’s romance

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Harry Styles dragged his new song Daylight out of controversy by dismissing claims that it was inspired by his previous relationship with Taylor Swift. During an appearance on Howard Stern’s SiriusXM on Wednesday, the One Direction alum discussed the song’s inspiration. Styles revealed that the newly released song is about a woman who left him … Read more

Germany school shooting injures one, suspect arrested

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Shots were fired at a secondary school in Bremerhaven, Germany, on Thursday, hurting one person, police said, adding that the suspected gunman had been apprehended. The incident happened at the Lloyd Gymnasium in the centre of Bremerhaven. “The armed person has been arrested and is in police custody,” police said in a statement. The injured … Read more

Qatar: Female referees in men’s World Cup for first time

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For the first time in the tournament’s history, female referees will supervise matches in this year’s men’s World Cup. Stephanie Frappart of France, Salima Mukansanga of Rwanda, and Yoshimi Yamashita of Japan have been chosen to oversee games in Qatar. Three female assistant referees will accompany them. Michael Oliver and Anthony Taylor of the Premier … Read more

Taylor Swift tells NYU graduates at commencement that everything will be fine

Taylor Swift

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift received an honorary doctorate from New York University on Wednesday and told graduates that everything would be all right, echoing the sentiments of her hit single “Shake It Off.” The 32-year-old urged students to make the most of their choices. “Life can be heavy – especially if you try to carry it … Read more

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s romance demonstrates that “love is a priority” for the Royal Family

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A royal expert believes that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s love for each other, as well as the British royal family’s support for their marriage, demonstrate that ‘love’ appears to be the family’s priority now. According to Kinsey Schofield, despite their unpopularity, Prince Harry and Meghan may be soulmates, and this is their and the … Read more

Is Australia becoming more unliveable?

This is a particularly serious problem in Queensland. It is home to about 40% of the estimated 500,000 residences that will be essentially uninsurable. Floods have wreaked havoc on Queensland in recent months. Brisbane, the state capital, received more than 70% of its annual rainfall in just three days in February. Michelle Vine, whose East … Read more

Season 2 of Squid Game will be a “greater test for humanity,” according to the director

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Season two of Squid Game will be a bloodbath, confirms the director. In an interview with Vanity Fair, Hwang Dong-hyuk stated that the second season of the show is nothing but chaos. “Those games will once again put humanity to the test,” he told Vanity Fair. “I want to ask the question, ‘Is true solidarity … Read more

NBA: Curry contributes to Warriors’ first-round victory over Dallas

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Stephen Curry led the Golden State Warriors with 21 points in their Western Conference finals opener against the Dallas Mavericks, 112-87. Warriors held Dallas star Luka Doncic to only 20 points, his lowest total in the playoffs. Curry, who also grabbed a game-high 12 rebounds, added, “We did what we were expected to do – … Read more

SC bars transfer of investigation officers in high profile cases

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The Supreme Court (SC) on Thursday directed the government not to transfer investigation officers (IOs) in the high-profile cases being pursued by the Federal Investigation Agency (FIA) and the National Accountability Bureau (NAB). The five-member larger SC bench headed by Chief Justice of Pakistan Umar Ata Bandial and comprising Justice Ijaz Ul Ahsan, Justice Munib … Read more

Travis Scott expresses gratitude to the Billboard Music Awards for his first television appearance

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Travis Scott expressed his heartfelt appreciation to the Billboard Music Awards 2022, just days after delivering his first televised performance since the tragic Astroworld music festival incident. The Goosebumps singer, 31, took to Instagram on Wednesday and posted a photo of himself performing at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. “Thank you BB … Read more

‘It’s absolutely amazing,’ says Joe Alwyn of Taylor Swift’s honorary doctorate

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Joe Alwyn was overjoyed for his girlfriend Taylor Swift after she was awarded an honorary doctorate from New York University. According to Page Six, the Conversations with Friends star was proud of the I Knew You Were Trouble singer in an interview with Extra. Swift receiving a Fine Arts degree is “an incredible honour, it’s … Read more

Israel coalition becomes minority govt after Arab MP quits

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On Thursday, a left-wing Arab Israeli member resigned from the ruling coalition, citing, among other things, police brutality during the funeral of an Al Jazeera reporter, leaving the government with a minority in parliament. The decision by Ghaida Rinawie Zoabi of the dovish Meretz party leaves the coalition headed by right-wing Prime Minister Naftali Bennett … Read more

Kelly Clarkson discusses ‘teacher heroes’ amid homeschooling difficulties

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Kelly Clarkson recently wore her heart on her sleeve and opened up about her struggles with her children’s home school and her admiration for her nanny and educators for navigating post-covid schooling. These revelations were made by the singer in an interview with People magazine. She began by describing the difficulties she has had with … Read more