The benchmark index of leading British companies, the FTSE 100, was mixed Friday, briefly coming within spitting distance of a new record without quite touching it. The index added just 5 points at 8,385, as it fell back below 8,400 after approaching May's all-time high of 8,445. In London the headlines were grabbed by the …
The surprise breaking loss that Carlos Alcaraz suffered in the second round of the U.S. Open was to Botic van de Zandschulp. This has sent shock waves across the tennis world. The pre-tournament favorite, this 21-year-old Spaniard, already with four Grand Slam titles, was supposed to breeze through the opening rounds, of course. But, quite …
In dramatic twist, Chelsea have made a surprise, audacious bid for Manchester United attacker, Jadon Sancho, on the last day of the transfer window. The deal could see Sancho switch allegiances in the Premier League with the looming transfer deadline-a huge moment in the season of both clubs. Chelsea is offering a loan deal with …
Hell has finally frozen over. The famously feuding Gallagher brothers, Liam and Noel, have buried their long cold war hatchet and announced a reunion tour to take place next year. In celebration of this monumental event, it would be apropos to revisit the album where this all began: Definitely Maybe. Thirty years ago, Oasis burst …
Angelina Jolie stole the heart of all people at the 81st Venice International Film Festival, where she attended the premiere of her recently released film, Maria. She played the tough role of Maria Callas, an opera singer, in this biopic-a role which has gained considerable attention even before the release of this movie. 49-year-old Jolie …
Manchester United are reportedly considering a deal for Raheem Sterling, but it could turn out that the arrangement will spell a pay cut from his £300,000-a-week-old deal. Yesterday, it was reported that with ongoing talks between Chelsea and United, an actual swap between the clubs was thrown into the possible deal as Chelsea wants Jadon …
Italy's electrifying attacking force, Federico Chiesa, has finally sealed his transfer to Liverpool from Juventus on a deal that saw the Reds pay an upfront £10 million with an additional £2.5 million in potential add-ons. The excitement for Chiesa is palpable with him looking forward to his debut at Anfield, his self-proclaimed dream. When he …
It is a marvelous performance by Mary Bridget Davies in the role of Janis Joplin at the Peacock Theatre. But even after this great performance, the show fails to impress in terms of an interesting and consolidated piece. Davies is channeling-not just mimicking-Joplin, the great blues-rock singer whose performances were such raw, intense experiences, they …
Writing to fans from his latest edition of The Red Hand Files, Nick Cave broke down the inspiration behind the title to his soon-to-be-released album with the Bad Seeds, *Wild God*, while also sharing some of the alternatives considered for the project. Co-produced with longtime collaborator Warren Ellis, the two have worked together on what …
On October 1st, The Cure will release live recordings of two previously unheard songs on eco-friendly vinyl. The two songs - "And Nothing Is Forever" and "I Can Never Say Goodbye" - come from The Cure – Novembre: Live in France 2022, with all the proceeds going to EarthPercent, a climate charity by Brian Eno. …
So, Old Trafford in Greater Manchester is developing very fast. The former police headquarters for the police force has all hopes to turn into a new bustling neighborhood. An agreement has been signed to build 750 new homes on this 9.5-acre site. Also, a hotel will form part of the new development, along with shops, …
Gold has been on a wild ride of late, smashing through $2,500 an ounce and setting its sight on climbing even higher. It's like gold is having its own party, and the reason for this might be related to a big political shift. Let's dive in to see why people are all of a sudden …
A landmark ruling has found that the popular high-street fashion retailer Next was paying its female shop employees unfairly. The tribunal heard that the chain's female shop workers are said to be paid less than their male warehouse colleagues. The decision could be costly for Next, which might now have to pay more than £30 …
But above the waves, in the wind-whipped Orkney Islands, the coolest buzz is drones. Why, yes! It had been announced that the UK's very first-ever Commercial Drone Mail Service-which kicked off last year-is now set to go up until February 2026. Partly a Royal Mail-and-drone company Skyports joint project venture, this cool service has risen …
