Kylian Mbappe ‘shocked’ to see name linked to Swedish rape probe
France’s Kylian Mbappe celebrates scoring their first goal against Poland on June 25, 2025.. — Reuters PARIS: Kylian Mbappe was “shocked” to see his name linked to a Swedish rape investigation and the Real Madrid and France star will take legal action for libel, his lawyer told AFP on Tuesday. Mbappe’s lawyer, Marie-Alix Canu-Bernard, insisted […]
"Smile 2" actors on continuing movie's eerie legacy
With Halloween just around the corner, “Smile 2,” the highly anticipated horror sequel, is ready to hit theaters. Following the success of the original, which grossed $200 million globally, “Smile 2” continues the eerie story of a deadly curse passed on after witnessing someone’s death. This time, the movie follows pop superstar Skye Riley, played […]
Trump campaign’s use of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” is “blasphemy,” singer Rufus Wainwright says
On Monday, Donald Trump turned a town hall Q&A into a music-listening session, with the former president swaying on stage for more than 30 minutes to some of his favorite songs. The tunes included Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah,” as covered by the singer Rufus Wainwright in the film “Shrek.” Now, Wainwright and Cohen’s estate are taking […]
A look at the oldest stone tools ever discovered, dating back 3.3M years
The oldest stone tools discovered were found in a 3.3-million-year-old archaeological site in West Turkana, Kenya, according to findings published in 2015 in the journal, “Nature.” The authors called the find “a new beginning to the known archaeological record,” as these stone tools predate those of the Oldowan toolkit by 700,000 years. Archaeological excavations of […]
Earthquake damages buildings in eastern Turkey, rattles Syria
A representational image of seismic waves. — AFP/File ISTANBUL: A magnitude-5.9 earthquake struck eastern Turkey’s Malatya province on Wednesday, causing damage to some buildings but no casualties, the country’s disaster and emergency management authority (AFAD) said. Three buildings were partially collapsed but there were no casualties, Interior Minister Ali Yerlikaya told reporters. The quake was […]
Embattled Abbott Labs comes through with a strong quarter, buyback announcement
Medical device maker Abbott Laboratories on Wednesday delivered better-than-expected quarterly results and upped its earnings guidance for the third straight quarter. Shares rose more than 1%, shaking off an initially subdued reaction. Revenue in the three months ended Sept. 30 rose 4.9% to $10.64 billion, topping estimates of $10.55 billion, according to data provider LSEG. […]
Cabinet raises support prices for farmers, allowance for govt staff, pensioners
New Delhi: The Union cabinet on Wednesday approved an increase in support prices of farm produce and an allowance for staff and pensioners, aimed at softening the impact of inflation ahead of Diwali. The government also cleared extra rail lines for two districts of Uttar Pradesh. The cost of the minimum support price (MSP) for […]
Oh! Calcutta Will Make You Fall For Bengali Cuisine At Every Bite
A recent food experience made me realise that our comfort zone is actually a risky space. You get so comfortable with the familiar, that you have no idea what amazing things you are missing out on. Case in point: my recent dining experience at Oh! Calcutta. A single dining experience at this restaurant brought me […]