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Rhea Chakraborty’s Instagram Diaries: Simple Joys That Make Her GlowRhea Chakraborty gave her fans a peek into her simple joys by posting a list of her current favorite things on Instagram. The actress revealed that she savored her first cup of coffee in five years, alongside indulging in modaks. Her post featured a mix of candid moments, enjoying coffee on her balcony, working out at the gym, chilling with friends, and dancing behind the stage just before a performance. 10 views | 4 days ago Source link

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Aleem MaqboolBBC Religion EditorEPACarlo Acutis – nicknamed as ‘God’s influencer’ – created websites documenting ‘miracles’ A London-born boy has become the first millennial saint, in a ceremony steeped in an ancient ritual presided over by Pope Leo on Sunday.In his short life, Carlo Acutis created websites documenting “miracles” as a means of spreading Catholic teaching, leading some to nickname him God’s influencer.His canonisation had been due in late April, but was postponed following the death of Pope Francis.More than a million people are estimated to have made a pilgrimage to the Italian hilltop town of Assisi where Carlo’s body lies,…

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Japan’s prime minister, Shigeru Ishiba.Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty ImagesJapan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba announced Sunday he will step down from his post after weeks of mounting pressure for his resignation.Ishiba had faced calls for his resignation in recent weeks after the ruling Liberal Democratic Party failed to secure a majority in the lower house election on Oct. 27.It comes after Japan struggled to reach a trade agreement with the U.S. and protect its massive auto sector from high duties. U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday stateside to implement a trade deal with Japan, with 15% baseline tariffs on…

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One of Kyiv’s main government buildings has been damaged in overnight missile and drone strikes by Russia.Until now, no government building has been hit with the centre of Kyiv very heavily defended since the start of the full-scale invasion.Elsewhere in the city, several multi-storey residential buildings were struck and partially destroyed in the attacks, two people have died, including an infant and 16 others are injured.The BBC’s Sarah Rainsford saw the attack and reports from Kyiv. More on this story here. Source link

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The prostate is a gland that is important for male sexual function. Many factors affect prostate health, and diet plays a key role. Eating too much sugar, saturated fat, salt, processed meats, or spicy foods, and drinking alcohol and caffeine may negatively impact prostate health. Some studies show that eating too much sugar may increase your risk of getting prostate cancer. Added sugars are present in many foods in the American diet. Sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) are a major source of these added sugars. High SSB consumption is linked to many health conditions, including prostate cancer. A study looked at more…

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Indonesia’s national climate strategy aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2060. A key component of this strategy is for forests to absorb 140 million tonnes of CO₂ annually, equivalent to taking 30 million cars off the road.Riau’s contribution to this goal is critical.The province has historically faced some of the highest rates of deforestation and land degradation, largely due to peatland drainage, fires and rapid land-use conversion to agriculture.Green for RiauLaunched earlier this year, the Green for Riau initiative is transforming the implementation of forest-based climate solutions to these challenges.“Economic and climate goals can very much co-exist,” said Abdul Wahid, Governor of Riau. “This…

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At his home in Jalalabad, roughly 50 kilometres away from the epicentre, Dr. Sahak and his wife stormed out of their bedroom to find their eight children already in the hallway.“I immediately thought about Herat,” the Afghan physician in his late forties told me, referring to the earthquakes that devastated the country’s western province in 2023. “I could tell that the impact would be huge as well.”A native of the Jalalabad area, he knew first-hand what this new disaster would mean for the country’s northeast, where extended families all live under the same roof in remote, hard-to-reach locations.Within seconds, their…

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Flanked by the country’s Prime Minister, James Marape, Mr. Guterres echoed comments he made during a speech in the national parliament on Wednesday, in which he described Papua New Guineans as “champions of multilateralism and international solutions.”The Secretary-General noted that, in a world where “we see democratic values being put into question,” the country – where some 800 languages are spoken – retains a preference for solving problems peaceably through dialogue. Ryan Hawk/Woodland Park Zoo Papua New Guinea’s rainforest (file) Time for climate justice…The climate crisis has been high on the agenda throughout the visit, with Mr. Guterres leaving the capital…

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Two types of story dominated the chatter in the newsroom this week.The watercooler favourite? The antics of high-profile CEOs, with the departure of Nestle’s boss over an undisclosed affair with a subordinate and the resignation of Suntory’s CEO over the possible purchase of illegal substances both causing a stir in the London and Singapore newsrooms.But what kept the news desks busiest was bond market volatility, which could well spill over into next week. Over the last few days, we’ve had a slew of guests sharing their views on some of the most significant yield moves seen in the U.K. gilt…

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After more than three months without a big winner, the Powerball jackpot has swelled to $1.8 billion — the second-largest jackpot in U.S. lottery history.The winning numbers in Saturday night’s drawing are: 11, 23, 44, 61 and 62 with Powerball 17.The estimated cash value — if a winner opts for a lump sum payment — is $826.4 million before taxes.Besides a lump sum, a winner can also choose an annuitized prize of the full estimated $1.8 billion — which will come in one immediate payment followed by 29 annual payments that increase by 5% each year.An electronic sign reads $1.8…

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Alex MaxiaBBC News, in NorwaySTIAN LYSBERG SOLUM/NTB/AFPConservative Erna Solberg is challenged by Labour’s Jonas Gahr Støre during a TV debate in the run-up to the electionNorwegians go to the polls on Sunday and Monday in a tight race to decide whether to continue with a Labour-led government or turn to the centre right.There are only four million voters in this founding member of Nato, which shares an Artic border with Russia and is part of the EU’s single market but not a member state.Despite its small population, Norway has long punched above its weight on the international stage, and the…

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Rhea Chakraborty’s Instagram Diaries: Simple Joys That Make Her GlowRhea Chakraborty gave her fans a peek into her simple joys by posting a list of her current favorite things on Instagram. The actress revealed that she savored her first cup of coffee in five years, alongside indulging in modaks. Her post featured a mix of candid moments, enjoying coffee on her balcony, working out at the gym, chilling with friends, and dancing behind the stage just before a performance. 4 views | 4 days ago Source link

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