The Islamic police in the northern Nigerian state of Kano have arrested Muslims seen eating and drinking publicly, as well as those selling food at the start of Ramadan, when Muslims are supposed to fast from dawn until dusk. The deputy commander of the Hisbah, Mujahid Aminudeen, told the BBC that 20 people had been…
TikTok has gone offline in the US, hours before a new law banning the platform was due to come into effect. A message appearing on the app for US users said a law banning TikTok had been enacted, meaning “you can’t use TikTok for now”. “We are fortunate that President Trump has indicated that he…
Climate science deniers are lining up a political offensive in Britain after a US lobby group opened a UK branch which is already working with Nigel Farage. The Reform UK leader was the guest of honour at the launch of Heartland UK/Europe, which is to be headed by a former leader of Ukip and climate…
A Tunisian court has handed down prison sentences of 13 to 66 years to politicians, businessmen and lawyers in a mass trial that opponents say is fabricated and a symbol of president Kais Saied’s authoritarian rule. Businessman Kamel Ltaif received the longest sentence of 66 years on Saturday, while opposition politician Khayam Turki was given…
Work it out! Fitness pro Nofar Hagag has become known for her signature Pilates approach since launching in 2019, and ever since, celebs like Emily Ratajkowski, Karlie Kloss, and Brooke Shields have been flocking to her workouts. Unlike traditional Pilates classes, Hagag teaches 25 minutes on the Reformer and 25 minutes on the Cadillac all in…
A full spread at Pumpui.| Pumpui This story is part of a group of stories called “Where should I eat?” The Eater 38 hopes to answer that age-old question. This curated list offers a glimpse into Montreal’s thrilling food scene, home to an offbeat blend of poutine and pikliz. You’ll find Italian, Jewish, Vietnamese,…
Chrystia Freeland, Canada’s former deputy prime minister, kicked off her bid to lead Canada by boasting: “Donald Trump doesn’t like me very much” in a campaign video that quickly went viral. For Freeland, who led Canada’s re-negotiation of the North American Free Trade agreement (Nafta) with the United States and Mexico during Trump’s first term,…
Mexican-themed chain Guzman y Gomez has reported bumper profits since it began trading on the Australian stock exchange but is struggling to expand in the US despite offering Americans bigger burritos. The fast food chain has opened 16 new stores in Australia since July but a push to break into the competitive US market with…
In his new book “Who Better Than You?: The Art of Healthy Arrogance & Dreaming Big,” film producer Will Packer outlines his journey from an electrical engineering student living in Florida to one of Hollywood’s most successful producers. Packer, whose filmography includes “Girls Trip” and “Straight Outta Compton,” credits part of his success to watching,…
The Trump administration is offering a cash stipend and travel home to undocumented immigrants who willingly leave the United States, officials said on Monday, its latest effort to increase deportations. The policy, which will offer $1,000 and a flight home to each immigrant who leaves, is part of the Trump administration’s push to persuade immigrants…
