Severe flooding has forced tens of thousands to evacuate their homes as wide regions of Austria, the Czech Republic, Poland and Romania have been hit by days of heavy rainfall. It is the latest of several extreme floods this year. In Europe, thousands were forced to evacuate this summer in southern Germany. Elsewhere in the…
Margot Robbie opens up about her quest for effortless appearance Margot Robbie opens up about ‘French girl beauty’ and her quest for effortless, put-together style. During an exclusive interview with Vogue, the Barbie actress admitted to going through the struggles of achieving a more “put-together” look instead of her native Australian look, which appears to…
The US and Canada sent warships through the Taiwan Strait, with China issuing a warning on Monday, claiming such actions “undermine” peace in the region. According to the US Navy’s 7th Fleet, which operates in the Asia-Pacific, the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Higgins (DDG 76) and the Royal Canadian Navy’s Halifax-class frigate HMCS Vancouver…
Travis Kelce’s relationship boosts podcast success, brothers admit Travis Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift has been under scrutiny, particularly from his brother Jason. On their podcast New Heights, Jason jokingly criticised Swift’s fanbase, saying, “There’s just a lot of chick flicks… We got a lot of Swifties trying to make us watch bad movies.” This…
While cannabis has historically been more popular with younger groups, a growing number of older adults are turning to the drug for a variety of reasons — but are the potential benefits worth the risk? A recent poll by the University of Michigan National Poll on Healthy Aging found that among people 50 years of…
View of a burning area during a wildfire in Sao Pedro do Sul, Portugal, September 18, 2024. — Reuters AGUEDA: Deadly wildfires raging in Portugal forced more people to flee their homes as crews battled dozens of blazes Wednesday in the north of the country. Stifling heat and strong winds over the weekend fanned a…
A Japanese flag is displayed as shoppers and pedestrians walk past stores at a shopping street in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2016. Tomohiro Ohsumi | Bloomberg | Getty Images Asia-Pacific markets opened higher on Friday with Japan’s Nikkei 225 leading gains, after Wall Street soared overnight following the Federal Reserve’s outsized rate cut….
An activist holds up a sign at a protest during the UN COP29, in Baku, Azerbaijan November 14, 2024. —Reuters Figure would need to rise to $1.3 trillion per year by 2035. Expert group says bill would be higher if it arrives late. Political spats continue as Argentina leaves COP29. BAKU: Pay now to help…
Nicole Kidman to receive big honour over successful career Nicole Kidman is reportedly being bestowed with International Star Award at the Palm Springs International Film Festival. According to The Hollywood Reporter, Nachhattar Singh Chandi, Chairman for the Palm Springs International Film Festival, confirmed that the 57-year-old actress will receive her accolade on January 3, 2025. In…
A new law in Israel allows for the deportation of family members of Palestinian attackers, including Israelis, to the Gaza Strip or another location. Passed by Israel’s parliament, known officially as Knesset, early on Thursday with a 61-41 vote, the law was championed by members of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Likud party and his far-right…
