Golden Globe Awards sold, Hollywood Foreign Press group shut down
The Golden Globe Awards were sold on Monday to a new owner that will shut down the Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA), the voting group that faced controversy over ethical lapses and a lack of diversity.Eldridge Industries purchased the Golden Glo
Australian bus driver released on bail after being charged over 10 passengers’ deaths
A bus driver was driving too fast when the vehicle rolled on its side and hit a guard rail in heavy fog in an Australian wine region, killing 10 wedding guests and injuring 25 others, police alleged Tuesday.Brett Andrew Button, 58, was driving 35 passenge
‘Hair,’ ‘Everwood’ actor Treat Williams killed in Vermont motorcycle crash
Actor Treat Williams, whose nearly 50-year career included starring roles in the TV series “Everwood” and the movie “Hair,” died Monday after a motorcycle crash in Vermont, state police said. He was 71.Shortly before 5 p.m., a Honda SUV was turning left i
Ukrainian refugee wins 500,000 euros in Belgian lottery
A Ukrainian war refugee has won 500,000 euros ($540,000) using a scratchcard, the Belgian national lottery said on Monday.The man bought the scratchcard for 5 euros last month in a gas station, meaning his bet has been increased a hundred thousandfold.The
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Mbappe tells PSG he will not renew contract in 2024 - L'Equipe
Kylian Mbappe has told Paris St Germain he will not take up the option of a one-year extension in his contract when it expires next June, L'Equipe reported on Monday.Mbappe, a World Cup winner with France in 2018, confirmed his decision in a letter to the
India, Turkey, Nigeria threatened to shut down Twitter, founder says
Twitter was threatened with shut down in India, Nigeria and Turkey unless it complied with orders to restrict accounts, with India wanting to curb journalists' and protesters' use of the social media platform, co-founder Jack Dorsey said on Monday.Dorsey
French group Thales in partnership with EXPAL for Australia military
French defence and technology group Thales (TCFP.PA) announced on Monday a partnership with EXPAL Systems to provide material for the Australian military, as France and Australia aim to improve diplomatic relations after a dispute last year.French Preside
Luxurious Jumeirah Bay Island Apartment: A Remarkable Opportunity at 112 Million Dirhams
Bulgari LightHouse project in Jumeirah Bay Island recorded the sale of an apartment for 112 million dirhams, according to the data from the Dubai Land Department.The apartment consists of 5 rooms and has an area of 11,654 square feet.The Bulgari LightHous
US Central Command says 22 service members injured in Syria helicopter mishap
The U.S. Central Command said late on Monday that a helicopter mishap in northeastern Syria on Sunday resulted in injuries of various degrees to 22 service members.And the US Central Command confirmed that 10 of the injured in the accident were transferre
Residents in for months-long displacement as Philippine volcano spews lava, gases
At least 14,000 people evacuated from around a volcano spewing lava and noxious gases in the central Philippines may remain displaced from their homes for months, authorities warned on Tuesday.Incandescent lava was seen flowing slowly from the mouth of th
Relatives fight for custody of kids who survived plane crash and weeks in Amazon jungle
A custody battle has broken out among relatives of four Indigenous children who survived a plane crash and 40 harrowing days alone in the Amazon rainforest in an extraordinary showing of youthful resilience that captivated people around the world.The sib
Nasdaq to buy financial software company Adenza in $10.5 billion cash-and-stock deal
Nasdaq is buying Adenza, a company that makes software used on Wall Street, for $10.5 billion in cash and stock.The acquisition from owner Thoma Bravo, an investment company, includes $5.75 billion in cash and 85.6 million shares of Nasdaq common stock.Na