China is facing a “very tough” time as it dismantles its rigid “zero-COVID” policy and allows people to live with the virus, posing challenges preparing hospitals and ensuring people are sufficiently protected, the World Health Organization said. Beijing abruptly dropped its zero-tolerance stance last week after protests against its often-draconian …
Read More »Cuban authorities intercept migrant raft sporting American flag in broad daylight
Onlookers scratched their heads at a peculiar scene just off the coast of Havana on Monday — Cuba’s coast guard intercepted nearly a dozen passengers from a scrappy blue handmade raft with an American flag painted along the bow. Handmade rafts are hardly out of the ordinary in Cuba, where …
Read More »Queen Elizabeth II surprised nation in technicolour gown – an ‘uncharacteristic choice’
These included a cuff-style, pavé-set diamond necklace and matching bracelet, with diamond fringe earrings given to her by King Hassan II of Morocco. Her shoes were mostly concealed by the dress but royal fans can see a glimmer of gold, which perfectly complemented the bag. As for makeup, the monarch …
Read More »Bills sign veteran wideout Cole Beasley after brief retirement
Veteran NFL wide receiver Cole Beasley is coming out of retirement to rejoin his former team, just months after calling it a career following a two-game stint with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Buffalo Bills announced Tuesday that they signed Beasley to the practice squad, reuniting him with quarterback Josh …
Read More »China advises citizens in Afghanistan to leave ‘as soon as possible’ following hotel bombing in Kabul
China on Tuesday advised its citizens in Afghanistan to leave the country “as soon as possible,” following a coordinated attack by Islamic State militants the previous day on a Chinese-owned hotel in the heart of Kabul. The Chinese advisory appeared to be a setback for Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers who seek …
Read More »Apple is reportedly preparing to allow third-party app stores on the iPhone
Apple is planning to let users install alternative app stores on iOS, according to a report from Bloomberg. The shift would be a remarkable change from the company, which has famously only allowed iPhone and iPad users to download apps from the App Store. The plans are reportedly being spurred …
Read More »Kate and Meghan both wear sheer necklines – but one royal’s dress ‘makes their eyes pop’
Meghan Markle, 41, attended a Hudson’s Bay event in Toronto back in 2014, dressed in a gorgeous burgundy gown. The floor-length burgundy dress featured a sheer T-shirt at the top, meaning the Duchess of Sussex’s shoulders and collarbone were on show. The dress also featured a plunging neckline, making it a daring …
Read More »Ukraine economy to take $700B hit over war with Russia
Ukraine’s economy is on track to take a $700 billion hit following 10 months of war with Russia by the year’s end, according to its prime minister Tuesday. “According to our estimates, which have been verified by the World Bank, the amount of damage caused to the Ukrainian economy as …
Read More »Lesson learned from Musk’s ‘Twitter Files’: Break up Big Tech for the ‘good of the country’
‘Can’t Cancel Rob Smith’ podcast host Rob Smith reacts to Trump’s Twitter ban despite opposition from some employees on ‘Varney & Co.’ The host of “Can’t Cancel Rob Smith” explained the lesson learned from Elon Musk’s ‘Twitter Files’ on Tuesday. “I think these companies need to be broken up …
Read More »Avatar The Way of Water review: A three-hour snoozefest of video game cut scenes | Films | Entertainment
At three hours and 12 minutes, the blockbuster is painfully slow, with Express.co.uk and those in the seats next to us admitting that they nodded off for a least five minutes during the extensive runtime. This arduous slog was especially felt during the first couple of acts that seem much …
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