By his own recognition, Gérard Depardieu acts in a world that is no longer his own. On day three of his sexual assault trial in Paris, the French cinema star admitted that he was given to “rude” and “vulgar” language no longer regarded as acceptable. It got to the point a few years ago, he…
The Lithuanian army says it is searching for four US soldiers missing for two days during drills in the Baltic state amid reports they had died. The four soldiers and their tracked vehicle had gone missing on Tuesday afternoon near the border with Belarus, the military said earlier. The US Army said the vehicle had…
Simply put, the Vitamix is the Bugatti of blenders, because the countertop appliance is one of those clout-worthy items that actually lives up to its price tag — in this instance, through horsepower and versatility. I have seen some of the biggest, best Vitamix blenders out there pummel even an intimidating array of ingredients to…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said he hopes the US will “stay strong” in the face of Russian demands to lift sanctions as a condition for a ceasefire in the Black Sea. Moscow said a maritime truce announced on Tuesday to allow safe passage for commercial vessels would only begin once Western restrictions on Russia’s…
Popular US sitcom Malcolm in the Middle is set to return for a four-episode special on Disney+ – but with one notable absentee. Erik Per Sullivan, who played Malcolm’s younger brother Dewey, will not return because he is no longer an actor. The much-loved character will now be played by Fargo actor Caleb Ellsworth-Clark instead,…
On the spectrum of effortlessly cool kitchen appliances, the Technivorm Moccamaster ranks pretty damn high. Long have I coveted my friend’s yellow pepper iteration, beloved for its ability to brew five cups of coffee in just five minutes, all while looking like it should be starring in Moonrise Kingdom. Luckily for me, another head-turning colorway…
Orla Guerin Senior international correspondent in Istanbul EPA The rallies have been largely peaceful, but on Sunday, fierce clashes saw protesters fired upon with tear gas and rubber bullets The head of Turkey’s main opposition party has told the BBC that protests will continue “in every city” until either early presidential elections are called, or…
Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk has said his government will temporarily suspend the right of migrants arriving in Poland via its border with Belarus to apply for asylum. Tusk made the announcement after the controversial bill, which will allow Polish authorities to suspend this right for up to 60 days at a time, was signed…
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaking with CNBC’s Sara Eisen (not shown) at the U.S Treasury Department on Jan. 8th, 2024. CNBC Former Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will be joining an advisory board for bond giant Pimco, CNBC has learned. Joining other prominent officials in the world of economics and finance, Yellen, who also served as…
US President Donald Trump has named conservative media critic and pro-Israel commentator Leo Brent Bozell III as ambassador to South Africa, amid worsening diplomatic ties between the two countries. Mr Bozell ‘s nomination follows Washington’s expulsion of South Africa’s ambassador, Ebrahim Rasool, for remarks deemed critical of Trump. The Trump administration has condemned South Africa’s…
