By Lizo MzimbaEntertainment correspondent Claire Folger/Orion/Curzon Jeffrey Wright plays author Monk in American Fiction American Fiction isn’t your average piece of cinema entertainment. Sharp and incisive, it’s a satire that aims savage barbs at modern culture. It’s the story of an author, Monk, played by Jeffrey Wright, who becomes disillusioned with the way the publishers … Read more
Israel-Gaza live news: Israel continues bombing of south Gaza as US urges protection of civilians – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary The Israeli military is shifting the focus of its offensive to southern Gaza on a third day of renewed fighting The military says it is targeting Hamas command centres, weapons storage … Read more
By Catherine EvansBBC News Jeffrey Edwards The bomb was thought to have been in the Edwards’ garden for more than 100 years A couple who kept an old missile as a garden ornament said “it was like the passing of an old friend” when it was detonated by a bomb disposal team. The bomb, which … Read more
Getty Images Street food is commonplace across India, serving full meals as well as delectable snacks Indian street food has always been known for its distinctive flavours. But recent years have seen food sellers experiment with more and more unusual combinations of ingredients as vloggers and social media influencers try to create moments that go … Read more
By Natalie ShermanBusiness reporter, New York Boy_Anupong Drowning in debt, more and more Americans are taking advantage of a Biden-era change that has made it easier to have student loans forgiven – if they’re willing to apply for bankruptcy. Elizabeth Hadzic, a divorced mum-of-three, has ideas about what she would do if she weren’t facing … Read more
The San Francisco 49ers have a massive game ahead of them, as they visit the league-leading Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday. It’s a rematch of last season’s NFC Championship Game, which they lost 31-7 after injuries to quarterbacks Brock Purdy and Josh Johnson. Already, there has been trash talk from both sides, with rookie defensive tackle … Read more
The coast guard said the growing numbers of Chinese military boats in the area was “alarming”. source
The UK is sending unarmed, manned aircraft over Israel and Gaza to aid rescue efforts. source