Laura BickerChina correspondent, Zhuhai Watch: BBC correspondent reports from southern China hit by ‘king of storms’ The sound of rush hour in Zhuhai on China’s southern coast has been replaced by howling winds and sheets of rain. Branches from falling trees and what looked like pieces of metal from the edge of a building flew…
Sixties screen siren Claudia Cardinale, who died on Tuesday aged 87, entranced audiences across the globe with the sultry gaze that made her the muse of Luchino Visconti and Federico Fellini. With her fierce beauty and husky voice, Cardinale not only captivated Italy’s greatest filmmakers, she played opposite most of the leading men of the…
For a company that’s staking its future on AI and robotics, Tesla sure is having a tough time explaining its technology to government regulators. The company’s efforts to launch a robotaxi service in San Francisco, which isn’t actually a robotaxi since it features safety drivers in the front seat, is alarming state officials in charge…
From mandatory GPS trackers and 360° cameras to steep fines of up to Rs300,000, the Sindh government has rolled out sweeping amendments to its Motor Vehicle Rules. The reforms target ageing, unsafe trucks and aim to make the province’s roads safer, more transparent, and better policed. Sindh Senior Minister Sharjeel Inam Memon said at a…
George Costanza is back with the New York Yankees. Jason Alexander, who played the beloved curmudgeon on the iconic comedy series Seinfeld, has found himself a new role by headlining a campaign for Kith in partnership with the New York Yankees. Done with the blessing of Major League Baseball, the collection spans apparel, accessories and…
PA Media The new system will go live from September 2026, Cornwall Council said Automatic enrolment for free school meals is being introduced in Cornwall, the county’s council has announced. The move, agreed at a meeting of the council’s cabinet, means from September families who are eligible for Free School Meals will no longer need…
The United Nations experts, including the Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese, demand that FIFA and the Union of European Football Associations ban Israel from international football as a crucial response to address the ongoing genocide in the occupied Palestinian territory. “The conclusion of the United Nations Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including East…
Fashion resale app Depop announced on Wednesday the launch of a new styling and collaging tool, designed specifically for users who love creating fashion collages. Named “Outfits,” the new feature provides a moodboard-like interface, allowing users to design curated outfits to share with followers or inspire their next look. To use the feature, users can…
Russia’s finance ministry proposed raising the rate of value-added tax on Wednesday to 22% from 20% in 2026 to fund military spending in what would be the fifth year of the war in Ukraine. The proposal comes as US President Donald Trump called Russia a ”paper tiger” for “fighting aimlessly for three and a half…
The 12-team College Football Playoff has significantly broadened the pool of candidates to include any team that has a chance to win its conference — and that makes every FBS race matter longer, as the selection committee’s five highest-ranked conference champions are guaranteed spots in the playoff. Heading into the final Saturday of September, the…
