The Paralympics closed on Sunday with a giant music-fueled party as chief Paris 2024 organizer Tony Estanguet said the Games and the Olympics had created a “historic summer”. The Paralympic flame and cauldron were extinguished before a concert featuring the best of French electronic music capped off proceedings at a packed Stade de France. More … Read more
Children play under a water sprinkler during a heat wave in Vienna, Austria, August 14, 2024. — Reuters BRUSSELS: The world is emerging from its warmest northern hemisphere summer since records began, the European Union’s climate change monitoring service said on Friday, as global warming continues to intensify. The boreal summer of June to August … Read more
The summer box office is winding down, as Amazon MGM’s social thriller “Blink Twice” and Lionsgate’s action remake “The Crow” both look to open beneath a trio of holdovers. “Blink Twice” wins the race between new releases though, with a $2.8 million gross across Friday and preview screenings from 3,067 locations. It’s not exactly a … Read more
“My Late Summer” is an enjoyable, Croatia-set dramedy helmed by Bosnia’s Oscar-winning director Danis Tanović (“No Man’s Land”) and produced by Zagreb’s Propeler Film. Both entertaining and laced with a poignant wistfulness, the regional co-production features some of the director’s longtime collaborators in the cast and crew. It centers on feisty 30-something Maja (Anja Matković), … Read more
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Listen to article Saudi Arabia, known for its varied landscapes—from lush green mountains to pristine beaches—offers a wealth of year-round destinations for travellers. This summer, the cloud-shrouded valleys of Taif and the highlands of the Aseer region, including Abha, Al Namas, and Rijal Almaa, are particularly inviting for those seeking cooler climates and unique experiences. Taif: A … Read more
This undated photo shows students are listening to their teacher during a lesson at their school. — Reuters/ file Sindh minister advises students to focus more on their education. He also urges teachers to fulfil their responsibilities honestly. Sindh schools will resume educational activities from today. KARACHI: All private and public schools in Sindh … Read more
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have revealed their summer travel plans and the news confirms a rumor that has been circulating for months. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are set to visit Colombia for four days following their successful unofficial tour of Nigeria. This decision comes after the couple deemed the UK too dangerous for … Read more
Farzana Mansoor DUBAI (UAE): The People of Determination Empowerment Council and the Positive Spirit Initiative at Dubai Police teamed up to offer training courses and workshops as part of their participation in the summer camp activities organised by the Children’s City in Dubai.The participation in the summer camp included providing training courses in taekwondo and … Read more
A frosty start to the summer movie season was devastating for AMC Theatres, the world’s biggest exhibitor. The theater chain’s quarterly earnings were severely impacted by a lack of blockbusters, with studio films like “Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga,” “The Fall Guy” and “Horizon: An American Saga – Chapter 1″ all collapsing at the box … Read more