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Ukraine’s attacks on Russia are pushing Putin closer to negotiating table, Trump NATO ambassador says
US Ambassador to NATO Matt Whitaker said Ukrainian attacks inside Russia may be encouraging Moscow and Kyiv to move closer to negotiations. He stressed that the war would not be resolved militarily, arguing that diplomacy and cooperation between Russia and Ukraine were necessary, while acknowledging that the two sides remain far apart on major issues.…
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Zverev comeback leads Europe to Laver Cup victory
Team Europe won their sixth Laver Cup title after Alexander Zverev defeated Team World debutant Learner Tien at London’s O2 Arena. Zverev’s victory completed Europe’s comeback after Carlos Alcaraz had kept them in contention following Zverev’s earlier loss to Alex de Minaur. Flavio Cobolli and Jakub Mensik had extended Europe’s lead by beating de Minaur…
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Anna Kendrick ‘Over the Moon’ About Directing ‘The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo,’ Compares ‘Pitch Perfect’ Friendships to the Avengers
Anna Kendrick said she is “over the moon” about directing Netflix’s adaptation of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo. She also reflected on her first directing experience, the support she received from Brittany Snow, and how Pitch Perfect shaped her career and enduring friendships. The film is being written by Liz Tigelaar,…
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“The sight of Cliff wading into the insane mass of scrapping people with a hammer was legendary.” Cliff Burton’s hammer, an angry schoolgirl, and the 1984 Metallica show that turned into a mass brawl
Metallica’s first Finnish concert, held near Lieto on 14 December 1984, descended into a mass brawl after a crew member struck a schoolgirl who had punched him when startled by his theatrical entrance. The incident escalated as other concertgoers sought to defend her, involving the audience, band and road crew. According to recollections from the…
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Khan urges Burnham to begin campaign for closer EU ties
London Mayor Sadiq Khan has urged Prime Minister Andy Burnham to begin immediately making the case for much closer ties with the EU, rather than merely promising to consider rejoining in a future election manifesto. Khan proposed returning to the customs union, seeking associate membership and eventually rejoining the EU, arguing that Labour needed to…
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Commonwealth Bank CEO’s $256,500 bonus sparks staff backlash amid cuts and record profit
Commonwealth Bank chief executive Matt Comyn received a $256,500 “people and leadership” bonus despite staff complaints about burnout, stagnant pay and difficult performance targets. The payment has intensified a dispute with workers and the Finance Sector Union, particularly as the bank reported a record profit of almost $11 billion and staff cuts reportedly reached 1,000.…
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Melvine Malard savours happy Chelsea spell before Arsenal derby
Melvine Malard is enjoying an exceptionally positive period in her personal and professional life as she prepares for Chelsea’s Women’s Super League derby against Arsenal at Stamford Bridge. Her recent wedding, high-profile transfer to Chelsea and Ballon d’Or nomination have added to her excitement ahead of the match. The France forward says her happiness comes…
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The 1977 Steely Dan song stuck between New York and California: “The milieu that we left behind”
Steely Dan’s “Home At Last” reflects the tension between the band’s New York origins and their relocation to California. Although Los Angeles provided the musicians, studios and industry resources needed for their sophisticated sound, New York continued to shape their lyrics and characters, making the song a particularly direct expression of homesickness and displacement. Released…