Universal Music Group will not have to face a lawsuit from Drake, who accused the record company of defamation over its distribution and promotion of Kendrick Lamar’s “Not Like Us.” Dismissing the case, U.S. District Judge Jeannette Vargas on Thursday found that Lamar’s diss track advances opinions that can’t be considered defamatory. “A reasonable listener…
More than 1.4 million mainland Chinese passenger trips were made to Hong Kong during the National Day “golden week” holiday, official data has shown, but the number still fell short of the city government’s expectations of nearly reaching pre-pandemic levels of 1.52 million. While Hong Kong retailers and caterers reported business growth of up to…
Lyse DoucetChief international correspondent Anadolu via Getty Images More than 90% of Gaza’s housing has been damaged or destroyed, according to the UN It is a major moment in this most grievous Gaza war. Most of all, it is a human moment. The first sparks tell this story: the dancing in the dark in Tel…
The PetAir Pro is part air purifier, part pet bed (for cats and small dogs up to 25 pounds), meaning pet parents won’t just benefit from it, but their furry friends will too. After trying it out in my bedroom for two weeks, I can confidently say my bedroom is far less dusty with pet…
The National Database & Registration Authority has fully digitised the process of obtaining identity cards and other official documents through its innovative Pak ID mobile application. According to NADRA local chapter sources, the app has transformed the way identity services are delivered to the public, allowing citizens to apply for identity cards, family registration certificates…
Inspirational thought of the week: We’re taking the train to Happy ValleyWon’t you come along there tooIt’s beautiful there in Happy ValleyWith wonderful things to do The sun shines brightly the whole day longEvery bird sings a different songThere’s no need to worry, there’s joys untoldIn Happy Valley you’ll never grow old — “Happy Valley,”…
No rest for the wicked, or Charlie Hunnam when it comes to Monster. With the third season of Monster: The Ed Gein Story currently streaming atop the Netflix charts, season four of the true-crime anthology from Ryan Murphy and Ian Brennan has gone into production in Los Angeles. The fourth season of the Emmy-winning Netflix…
China has announced new measures restricting the export of its rare-earth extraction technologies after learning that Pakistan uses Chinese equipment to produce niche metals for the United States. The new rules, issued by the Chinese Commerce Ministry, cover rare‑earth production, processing and separation equipment, as well as related raw and auxiliary materials. Overseas rare earths…
The US has purchased Argentine pesos, taking the next step in a controversial effort to calm a currency crisis hitting the South American country and its president, Trump ally Javier Milei. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the purchase on social media, while saying the US had finalised terms of a planned $20bn (£15bn) financial rescue…
Maybe you’re not looking to snag an iPad, a robot vacuum or a VR headset this Amazon Prime Day because you’re set with what you already have. Instead, though, consider picking up a few discounted “essential” gadgets, or really, devices you don’t want to be left without in a pinch. Charging gear falls into this…
