April2019
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Liverpool’s record-breakers eye home straight
Apr 26, 2019Jurgen Klopp will send his Liverpool team onto the pitch in their ongoing pursuit of the Premier League title against relegated Huddersfield on Friday knowing he has already rewritten the club’s record books. The only question... -
Extremism must be defeated, prince tells New Zealand mosque survivors
Apr 26, 2019In an emotional meeting with survivors of the New Zealand mosques massacre, Britain’s Prince William appealed Friday for “extremism in all forms” to be defeated. About 160 people gathered at the Al Noor mosque in Christchurch... -
Uber to kick off investor road show with IPO terms on Friday
Apr 26, 2019Ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc will unveil terms for its initial public offering on Friday, telling investors it will seek to be valued at between $80 billion and $90 billion, according to people familiar with the... -
Athens painter turns blockbusters into motion picture art
Apr 26, 2019Greek artist Virginia Axioti’s work is seen by thousands of people every week, but none of it is digital. As the designer of hand-painted billboards that hang over the entrance to Athens’ Athinaion cinema advertising the... -
Amazon raises stakes for rivals with one-day delivery goal after profit surge
Apr 26, 2019Amazon.com Inc plans to deliver packages to members of its loyalty club Prime in just one day, instead of two days, part of a spending ramp-up that may curb near-term profits and will up the ante... -
ICC congratulates Aguilleira for a splendid career
Apr 25, 2019The International Cricket Council (ICC) has congratulated Merissa Aguilleira for an outstanding 11-year international career during which she was part of many successful West Indies teams. The 33-year-old wicketkeeper-batter, who was a member of the side... -
Stanley Kubrick’s film legacy remembered at London Design Museum
Apr 25, 2019From costumes worn in “A Clockwork Orange” to props seen in “Full Metal Jacket”, an exhibition dedicated to Stanley Kubrick opens in London this week looking at the late American director’s film work 20 years after... -
Rami Malek to play Bond villain in franchise’s 25th film
Apr 25, 2019Oscar winner Rami Malek will play the international villain who Daniel Craig’s James Bond must battle in the British spy franchise’s 25th film set for release next year, the producers announced on Thursday. Malek, 37, who... -
Joe Biden finally expected to enter 2020 race Thursday
Apr 25, 2019After months of reflection, Joe Biden was set to launch his US presidential bid Thursday, positioning the veteran Democrat as a frontrunner among the many candidates seeking to challenge Donald Trump in 2020. The party’s 76-year-old... -
Britney reassures fans over mental health
Apr 25, 2019Pop princess Britney Spears took to Instagram Wednesday amid swirling rumors she was being held against her will in a mental facility, telling her 22 million followers: “All is well.” “Hi guys. Just checking in with...