US President Donald Trump basked in the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday — despite briefly getting booed by the crowd as he appeared on screen. Trump arrived on his Marine One helicopter at the New York-New Jersey stadium to watch Spain and Argentina battle it out for the trophy. The 80-year-old president […]
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Madonna, Shakira, Bieber and The Muppets light up World Cup half-time show
Musical headliners Madonna, Shakira, Justin Bieber, BTS and Coldplay were joined by Brazilian soccer icons and “Ted Lasso” actors in a spectacular first-ever World Cup final halftime show on Sunday. The star-packed, Super Bowl-style extravaganza — a first for soccer’s showpiece event — also featured a tribute to football icon Pele, and a rendition of […]
Trump to bask in World Cup final spotlight
US President Donald Trump will bask in the spotlight at the World Cup final on Sunday — after already providing one of the tournament’s most controversial moments. Trump is expected to present the trophy alongside FIFA boss and close friend Gianni Infantino to the winner of the game between Spain and Argentina. The match in […]
Madonna, Cruise lead A-list stars at World Cup final
The World Cup tournament was bigger than ever before this year, and so is the list of stars expected at MetLife Stadium for Sunday’s final, from Tom Cruise in the closing ceremony to Madonna and Shakira on the halftime stage. After five weeks of more than 100 matches in three countries, Spain and Argentina will […]
Horror film ‘Obsession’ is exploding cinema profit records
Low-cost horror movie “Obsession” from first-time director Curry Barker is on track to become one of the most profitable films of all time, with the cinema sensation piling up global revenues of more than $400 million. After premiering at the Toronto Film Festival last year and releasing at the beginning of May, it has become […]
British Museum shows Bayeux Tapestry unfurled after ‘titanic’ efforts
The British Museum on Friday revealed some sections of the Bayeux Tapestry a week after its arrival, as the curator of the forthcoming exhibition told AFP he was “relieved” the fragile embroidery appeared to have “travelled well”. Michael Lewis, the curator of the landmark exhibition opening in September, said: “I’m relieved that the tapestry has […]
J.K. Rowling blasts Amnesty ‘anti-rights’ label on women’s centre
Britain’s charities regulator is looking into concerns about an Amnesty International report that branded a women’s centre for sexual violence victims founded by Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling as “anti-rights”. The best-selling writer, who has been at the forefront of the debate about gender identity and has previously denounced trans activism, leading to accusations […]
‘Concerns’ after Amnesty labels J.K. Rowling women’s centre ‘anti-rights’
Britain’s charities regulator is looking into concerns about an Amnesty International report that branded a women’s centre for sexual violence victims founded by Harry Potter author J. K. Rowling as “anti-rights”. The briefing document — which appeared on Amnesty UK’s website last week — categorised dozens of organisations including Rowling’s Beira’s Place in Edinburgh as […]
Georgia capital to demolish unfinished landmark amid political feud
Authorities in the Georgian capital Tbilisi have approved the demolition of a half-finished futuristic cultural complex, rekindling a debate over one of the city’s most divisive landmarks. Critics have long argued that the site — in the shape of two silvery steel and glass tubes — clashes with Tbilisi’s historic skyline, while supporters see it […]