PARIS: Regina Placette felt a wave of calm as she looked up at Paris’ most iconic landmark. “Whenever I feel a little nervous, I turn my head and look at the Eiffel Tower. It helps me remember what I play for,” said the French beach volleyball player as she stood on the sand of the … Read more
PARIS: There will be no flags or celebrations for Daniil Medvedev at the Paris Olympics, but it seems unlikely that Russia's best athlete will make headlines in the French capital. The tennis star and other Russians and Belarusians were forced to compete as neutrals after Moscow invaded Ukraine. They were allowed to compete, but were … Read more
JABALIA, PALESTINE: In a makeshift stadium in the war-torn Gaza Strip, a young player and goalkeeper block out the noisy crowd and focus solely on their game.As the referee blows his whistle and the penalty taker shoots the ball into the makeshift goal, the crowd rushes in and creates a wild celebration.For fans and players, … Read more
Cosmetics company Lush's watermelon soap supports mental health of Palestinian children. LONDON: British cosmetics retailer Lush has launched a watermelon soap, the proceeds of which will go towards providing vital mental health support and trauma counselling for children in Gaza and the West Bank. Watermelon has emerged as a symbol of solidarity with Palestine, as … Read more
CARACAS: Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was everywhere in the run-up to Sunday's elections, shaking his fist on state television, smiling on the facades of Caracas buildings and beaming into the night sky of Maracaibo. Unlimited access to state media and propaganda funds allowed them to appear constantly on television, radio, murals, tollbooth signs, and even … Read more
One of the actors from the hit Netflix series has revealed that he regrets showing his nudity in one scene.
RIYADH: Liverpool and Portugal footballer Diogo Jota attended the eSports World Cup in Riyadh on Sunday and declared the world's biggest gaming festival a “truly amazing experience”. Jota, an avid gamer and investor in the multinational esports organization Galaxy Racer, watched the teams compete in the finals of the “Dota2 Riyadh Masters” and “Counter-Strike 2” … Read more
Experts have warned that the switch to electric cars, where one million Australians can charge their cars at home, would be a shock.
Jayce Hawkins and Lauren Phillips got a chance to make a stunning comeback at this year's Radio Awards. Nova 100 presenters have been nominated for the coveted Best On Air Team award, the equivalent of radio's Gold Logie, at ACRA in 2024. Jace and Lauren will go up against WSFM's Jonesy and Amanda, Gold FM's … Read more
BEIRUT: The number of attacks in south Lebanon has surpassed 5,736 as of July 15, killing 538 people and wounding 1,850, said Fadi Allama, chairman of the Lebanese parliament's foreign affairs committee. The Foreign Affairs Council met on Wednesday with ambassadors from the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Britain and Canada to outline the outcome of Israel's … Read more
