Over the past few years, the Oscars have taken a decidedly international turn. This year, of the 10 films nominated for an Academy Award for best picture, three of them – Anatomy of a Fall, Past Lives and The Zone of Interest – are non-English language…
Trump on Israel’s war on Gaza: ‘Finish the problem’
US Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump has thrown his support for Israel in its war in Gaza, in his most explicit comments yet on the fighting, as international pressure grows on Washington to rein in its ally as more than 30,000 Palestini…
My Friends: Friendship, family and the pain of exile
In his new novel more than a decade ago, Hisham Matar explores themes that have long concerned him: exile, family, and dissidence to the Gaddafi regime in Libya while navigating the often-murky space between freedom and oppression. My Friends is a stor…
LIV Golf dealt another blow to follow Greg Norman giving up on world ranking system
The R&A have snubbed LIV Golf as part of the new exemptions brought forward for this year’s major at Royal Troon. The four majors are seen as the pinnacle for all golfers and those who defected to LIV are facing a tougher task to qualify for them every…
Gym promised refund, customer said. She got a collection notice instead.
It was the perfect workout. Sheryl Olitzky did two sessions at Mayweather Boxing and Fitness in North Brunswick and thought she found a winner. “I really liked the gym,” she said. “It was clean and the instructor was attentive. I was only able to go to…
Oscars 2024: Everything you need to know about how to tune in to the glitzy ceremony
By Scarlett O’Toole The 96th annual Academy Awards are almost here, with some of the biggest names in Hollywood getting ready to see if they’ve won a coveted trophy. The 2024 Oscars will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on March 10 and will…
Man still in jail 12 years after stealing phone as family voice fears he’ll die inside
By Neal Keeling & Kelly-Ann Mills A man who has spent 12 years in jail for stealing a mobile phone is being helped by Lord Blunkett, who was ironically the architect behind the controversial sentence that is keeping him behind bars. Thomas White was lo…
A review of ‘YEEBO’ by Afrobeats star Lemon Adisa
Lemon Adisa is one of the artists injecting rich Fuji elements into Street music. On ‘YEEBO,’ Lemon Adisa crafts an exciting neo-Fuji project that offers an honest commentary on the realities that shape life in the inner city.He combines Fuji, Afrobeat…
Barcelona open to selling injured midfielder Pedri – report
By Jack Gallagher Barcelona are reportedly considering selling Pedri after the midfielder suffered yet another injury setback at the weekend. Pedri pulled up with a muscle problem just before half-time in Barca’s bore draw with Athletic Club, appearing…
Sources: 20+ buyers interested in German logistics firm DB Schenker
Despite the slowdown in the global logistics market, more than 20 buyers have shown interest in acquiring German state-owned railway operator Deutsche Bahn’s logistics subsidiary DB Schenker, sources said on Wednesday. The company expects to receive th…