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‘Brunello: The Gracious Visionary’ Review: Giuseppe Tornatore’s Seductive Hagiography of a Fashion Legend
Giuseppe Tornatore’s ‘Brunello: The Gracious Visionary’ presents fashion designer Brunello Cucinelli’s journey from rural poverty in Perugia to international luxury success, celebrating his belief in “humanistic capitalism”. The review finds it visually seductive and expertly shaped by the ‘Cinema Paradiso’ director, but argues that its company-backed production and reverential tone make it closer to hagiography…
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New US sanctions target billionaire Iranian financier Babak Zanjani
The United States has imposed new sanctions on Iranian financier Babak Zanjani’s business network, accusing it of helping Iran evade existing restrictions and move funds covertly. The measures form part of wider US economic and military pressure on Iran, and seek to restrict the international financial access of figures Washington says support the Iranian government…
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How two ‘sensational’ fielding moments win the match for Sunrisers
Sunrisers Leeds secured their first win of this year’s Hundred with a five-run victory over Southern Brave, helped by two outstanding fielding moments late in the match. Matthew Revis and Abrar Ahmed each prevented runs at a crucial stage, underlining how decisive fielding can be in a close finish. Together, the two interventions saved eight…
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Giants end 12-match losing run with win at York
Huddersfield Giants ended a 12-match Super League losing streak by beating York Knights 24-22, securing their first victory since 4 April and first under head coach Jim Lenihan. The result offers a boost to a side still bottom of the table, although they had to withstand a late York comeback after building a 14-point lead.…
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Elderly Florida man faces charges after alleged ‘sugar baby’ dispute ends in car-ramming, gun threat: police
A 67-year-old man from The Villages retirement community in central Florida has been arrested after an alleged dispute connected to a “sugar baby” arrangement escalated into a vehicle collision and a reported gun threat. Police say the case involves allegations that he chased a young woman, rammed a car into a telephone pole and pointed…
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Watch Hayley Williams bring out Jack Antonoff, Lucy Dacus, Jenny Lewis and more at Newport Folk Festival
Hayley Williams performed a guest-filled ‘Hayley Williams & Friends’ set at Newport Folk Festival in Rhode Island on 24 July, bringing together prominent collaborators and artists from across indie and alternative music. The appearance highlighted material from her recent solo work, several live debuts and a communal closing performance, underscoring the collaborative character of the…
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IOC declines to investigate Gianni Infantino over Trump’s call about Folarin Balogun red card
The International Olympic Committee has said it will not investigate FIFA president Gianni Infantino over a call from President Donald Trump concerning Folarin Balogun’s World Cup red card. The decision matters because it rejects scrutiny of whether political intervention influenced FIFA’s handling of a disciplinary matter. Balogun, a US men’s national team player, was sent…
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‘This is not great’ – McCarthy’s big batting blunder
Cassidy McCarthy was run out in SunRisers Leeds’ women’s Hundred match against Southern Brave after failing to ground her bat quickly enough. The error allowed Southern Brave wicketkeeper Lizelle Lee to hit the stumps, adding to Leeds’ difficulties in the match. The incident occurred during the current Hundred fixture between the two sides and was…
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16 atmospheric photos capture fun and excitement of Day One, Friday, at Tramlines Festival, Sheffield
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16 photos capture fun and excitement of Tramlines day one – thestar.co.uk
Sixteen photographs document the atmosphere on the opening day of Sheffield’s Tramlines festival, highlighting the fun and excitement among performers and festival-goers. The piece matters primarily as a visual record of the event’s first-day celebrations rather than a report of a major development. – The gallery focuses on scenes from Tramlines’ first day. – Images…