Blow to Meloni’s Albania deal as court orders asylum seekers’ return to Italy | Italy
The last 12 asylum seekers being held in a new Italian migration hub in Albania must be transferred to Italy, a court has ruled, in a heavy blow to a controversial deal between the far-right Rome government and Tirana aimed at curbing migrant arrivals. The decision casts further doubt on the feasibility and legality of […]
Less pressure means more fun for Wodak in Toronto marathon return after grind of Olympic pursuit
Five days from her ninth marathon, Natasha Wodak looks happy, healthy and relaxed in the company of her cats in the backyard of her home in North Vancouver, B.C. It’s a refreshing change for the 42-year-old, who arrived nine days before the Hamburg Marathon last April in Germany, where anxiety had time to build up […]
The Most Anticipated Films – 2024 and 2025 releases | Films | Entertainment
A rundown of the new movies coming out in cinemas (Image: Marvel Entertainment) As we approach the end of the year and look ahead to 2025, movie enthusiasts have plenty to be excited about. From highly anticipated sequels to fresh adaptations of beloved stories, the upcoming film lineup promises a thrilling mix of action, horror, […]
After Sinwar’s death, Hamas says Israeli hostages won’t be returned anytime soon
Hamas confirmed Friday that its leader, Yahya Sinwar, was killed by Israeli forces in Gaza, and the militant group reiterated its stance that hostages taken from Israel a year ago will not be released until there is a ceasefire in Gaza and a withdrawal of Israeli troops. “Those prisoners will not return to you before […]
Banish washing machine mould in 10 minutes with 17p household staple
If you’ve noticed a musty odour emanating from your washing machine, it’s time to inspect the front door seal, which is a notorious hotspot for mould and bacteria. The rubber seal around the door is a common breeding ground for mould, which can leave both your laundry and home smelling unpleasant. Lynsey Crombie, otherwise known […]
African football’s governing body found to have $16m in expenses missing from accounts | Football
The Confederation of African Football’s audit and compliance committee has claimed that more than $16m of “unrecognised expenses” were not included in official accounts, meaning it should have posted losses of more than $25m. A letter sent to members of Caf’s executive committee last Saturday and seen by the Guardian alleges that its review of […]
Ben Stokes issues huge apology to England team-mates for acting like a ‘grumpy old man’ | Cricket | Sport
Ben Stokes has revealed he apologised to his team for acting like a “grumpy old man” as the second Test in Pakistan slipped through England’s hands in Multan. The tourists tumbled to a 152-run defeat as Pakistan squared the series 1-1 on the fourth morning, with 38-year-old spinner Noman Ali cleaning up with eight for […]
Top 10 Al Pacino films ranked – and The Godfather is not No. 1 | Films | Entertainment
6. Glengarry Glen Ross The ultimate ensemble movie, written by and based on David Mamet’s play of the same name, Pacino stars alongside the likes of Ed Harris, Alan Arkin, Kevin Spacey, Jonathan Pruyce and Jack Lemmon as the top performing real-estate salesman in an under-pressure office. Alec Baldwin plays Blake, sent by corporate bosses […]
‘Urban living with elegance’: Armani pulls out the stops in New York | Armani
What does one of fashion’s few global household names think about the industry today? “There is too much shouting,” says Giorgio Armani. He is worth listening to: at 90, he retains sole control of his company, with a fortune estimated by Forbes at $13bn (£10bn). Armani told the Guardian before a catwalk show in Manhattan […]
U.S. regulator investigating Tesla’s self-driving software after fatal crash
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration on Friday said it was opening an investigation into 2.4 million Tesla vehicles with the automaker’s Full Self-Driving software after four reported collisions, including a fatal crash. The U.S. auto safety regulator said it was opening the preliminary evaluation after four reports of crashes where FSD was engaged […]