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One mark of whether someone has the boldness to be a good pop star is how they respond to overhearing someone slagging them off. A few weeks ago, the Icelandic-Chinese jazz-pop phenomenon Laufey was at a coffee shop close to her Los Angeles home when her ears pricked up at the mention of her name (it’s pronounced “Lay-vay”, by the way). “I used to love her,” a young woman told her friends. “I’ve met her and she’s so sweet, but her music is unlistenable now.”In that split-second, Laufey realised that she could do the Normal Person Thing (slink away unnoticed and furiously text…

Three young sisters have drowned in a rubber boat carrying migrants in the central Mediterranean after waves of up to 1.5m (4.9 ft) repeatedly washed over the vessel, a German rescue charity has said.About 65 people were rescued, including the sisters’ mother and brother, as well as three pregnant women and a seven-month-old baby, RESQSHIP added.The “dangerously overcrowded” rubber boat had departed from Libya’s Zuwara city and “started taking on increasing amounts of water” a few hours later, the charity said.Libya is a major launching pad for migrants who make the treacherous journey across the Mediterranean, hoping to reach the…

A soldier of two nations — and one moral mission, to shine the light on the state of Israel. #JerusalemCares What does it mean to fight for freedom? For most Americans, it’s a matter of principle. For Mark Hardie, it became a matter of service — twice. Long Beach, Southern California native, Mark wore the uniform of both the Israel Defense Forces (IDF) and the United States Army. Mark, a convert to Judaism, risked his life for two homelands united by shared democratic values. In a time when Israel is often reduced to headlines and hashtags, Mark’s journey reminds us…

Aug 22, 2025, 02:31 PM ETThe US Open kicks off Sunday, with defending champions Aryna Sabalenka and Jannik Sinner both in the draw. Will Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz meet again in the final, as they did at both the French Open and Wimbledon, winning one apiece? Or could Novak Djokovic make it to the final — and even win a record 25th Grand Slam title?Iga Swiatek won Wimbledon earlier this summer, and may have momentum on her side. Or could Coco Gauff, the 2023 US Open and 2025 French Open champion, win it all in New York?We polled our experts…

Maputo — The Mozambican Ministry of Agriculture has prevented a ship from leaving the port of Beira because its cargo is believed to include illegally logged timber being exported to China. According to a report in the independent daily “O Pais’, the Ministry received an anonymous tip-off that the 111 containers of timber on board the ship included unprocessed logs. Under Mozambican legislation the export of logs is forbidden. Wood can only be exported if it has been at least minimally processed. After receiving the tip-off, the Ministry dispatched a multi-sector team to the port to check the contents of…

Nigeria’s telecom backbone, responsible for moving trillions in daily banking transactions, enabling emergency communications, and keeping classrooms, hospitals, and businesses connected, is under siege. From armed vandals ripping out underground fibre cables, to careless road contractors slicing through vital lines, to organised thieves raiding base stations for parts, the assaults have become relentless. Fresh figures from the Nigerian Communications Commission, NCC, reveal the scale of the crisis stating that in 2025 alone, operators have faced 1,100 fibre cuts, 545 cases of site access denial, and 99 equipment theft incidents every week. For industry players, these aren’t just numbers, they are…

The Chairman of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Mr. Bill Gates has commended the Gombe State Government for its pioneering reforms in the health sector, describing the state’s approach as inspiring. In a personal letter addressed to the Gombe State Government through the Executive Secretary of the Gombe State Contributory Healthcare Management Agency (GoHealth) and the Chief Executive of Human Capital Managers Nigeria Limited, Gates expressed admiration for the state’s leadership in driving sustainable health reforms. “I was impressed by Gombe’s problem-solving mindset and commitment to achieving results,” Gates wrote following a recent high-level meeting in Abuja. In a…

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this featureOur match report has come in from Jon Brewin, so that’s my cue to get some fresh air. Thanks for your company, correspondence and strong views on Ruben Amorim. His team have their first point of the season, and their first goal (if own goals count), but they are 16th and badly need to batter Burnley next weekend. Marco Silva’s Fulham, meanwhile, are 13th after two 1-1 draws, both grabbed from the jaws of defeat.ShareAlex Iwobi and Emile Smith Rowe are talking to Sky. What pleased you most, Iwobi…

Top 4 360 Cameras ComparedOther OptionsPhotograph: Scott GilbertsonInsta360 X3 for $250: You’ll have to settle for 5.7K footage here, and that’s on a 1/2-inch sensor, which is only 1080p when you crop to a rectangular video format. Still, you get nearly the same form factor as the X4, and you can use it as a 4K, single-lens action cam. At this price the X3 remains a viable option for those wanting to dabble in 360 video without spending a fortune.Insta360 One RS for $300: The company’s interchangeable-lens action-camera/360-camera hybrid is another option. The video footage isn’t as good as the…

Daniel Dae Kim is calling out what he believes is an “overcorrection” in nationality-specific casting for Asian roles. During a recent interview with American Masters PBS, the Butterfly actor shared why he believes there needs to be more thought behind casting for Asian and Asian American characters, as Asian actors are often held to more specific standards when it comes to identity compared to others. “Right now, there’s a focus on nationality-specific casting when it comes to Asian Americans that I feel is an overcorrection,” he said. “Very often, when we’re cast, if the role calls for a Korean American, they…