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'Widow's Bay' and 'The Pitt' are favorites for Emmys night

Apple TV's new horror-comedy series "Widow's Bay" and gritty hospital drama "The Pitt" have emerged as the favorites ahead of the Emmy Awards, television's equivalent of the Oscars, which will take place Monday in Los Angeles.

Relatives of 9/11 victims hit out at Saudi Arabia -- and US leaders

Relatives of those killed in the 9/11 attacks on Friday called out Saudi Arabia for alleged complicity in the carnage -- and chided past US presidents in attendance at a remembrance ceremony for failing to call Riyadh to account.

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Relative of 9/11 victim unleashes searing attack on Saudi Arabia

A family member of one of those killed in the September 11, 2001 attacks unleashed searing criticism of Saudi Arabia live on US television during the reading of victims' names at the 9/11 Memorial Friday.

New York marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks

New York commemorated the 25th anniversary of the devastating September 11, 2001 attacks Friday with a ceremony marked by controversy over President Donald Trump's absence and right-wing outrage over the attendance of the city's first Muslim mayor.

It's all coming back: Celine Dion fans gear up for Paris return

Fans of Canadian superstar Celine Dion are gearing up for an onstage comeback many feared might never happen, with just a day to go until her opening concert in Paris following a years-long battle with a rare neurological disorder.

Fans celebrate Celine Dion's Paris return with giant karaoke

Rhinestone-studded microphones in hand and decked out in glittery gowns, thousands of fans packed into a sweltering Paris theatre to belt out Celine Dion's classics ahead of the superstar's long-awaited return.

'Long live Chairman Mao': Supporters pay respects to founder of Communist China

Fifty years after his death, diehard fans of the Chinese Communist leader Mao Zedong lined up Wednesday in his hometown to pay homage, holding portraits, flags and huge floral tributes.

Pounding waves open up sinkhole in swanky Malibu

Pounding surf lashing the swanky California enclave of Malibu on Tuesday opened up a giant sinkhole on the driveway of a house reportedly belonging to US actor Nicholas Cage.

Spanish stars Cruz, Bardem play strained on-screen couple in new film

Married superstars Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem play a couple going through a mid-life crisis in their latest on-screen outing together in new film "Bunker" -- which they insisted Tuesday bore no relation to their real lives.

King Charles classes Harry and Meghan as 'private citizens'

King Charles III on Monday said his son Harry and the prince's wife Meghan are not to be considered "working members of the royal family" after they moved back to Britain from the United States.

British family bids to row back against suicide taboo

A remarkable English family, one of whose members took his life, are endeavouring to make suicide less of a taboo subject by rowing 3,000 miles (4,830 kilometres) across the Atlantic.

Venice festival turns gaze on war reporters, media industry

An apartment building has just collapsed in an Israeli airstrike, hundreds are likely dead, and a cameraman runs towards the smoke and rubble in the opening scene of the Gaza documentary "Citizen Osama".

China's memories of Mao fade to nostalgia 50 years after his death

The crimson flags on Nanjie village's "East is Red" Square hang limp in the sweltering summer heat as a trickle of tourists take photos with a towering statue of Chairman Mao Zedong, still gleaming white almost 50 years after he died.

Prince William to represent King Charles III at Norway late King Harald's funeral

Britain's Prince William will attend the funeral of Norway's late King Harald next week in place of his father King Charles III, Buckingham Palace said on Saturday.

Kiefer Sutherland still in action, but ibuprofen lending helping hand

Action films are still the name of the game for Kiefer Sutherland, but the 60-year-old star of television series "24" now gets a little help from anti-inflammatories and body braces.

Indonesia rescues second orangutan mother and baby from wildfire

An orangutan mother and her baby, threatened by encroaching wildfires to their habitat in Indonesia, were rescued earlier this week, authorities said in a statement Saturday.

Trump again seeks to remove protections for wolves

President Donald Trump's administration on Friday pushed to drop endangered species protections for wolves, outraging conservationists who said the move would jeopardize the iconic predators' recovery from the brink of extinction.

War criminal Mladic's body returns to Serbia with military honours

Bosnian Serb war criminal Ratko Mladic's body arrived in Serbia Thursday, where it was received with military honours.

Maui Wildfire Survivors Report Major Losses to Troubled Rebuilding Contractors

Three years after the Lahaina wildfire, some survivors rebuilding their homes say contractors took large payments, abandoned projects or delivered work that had to be redone, while enforcement actions remain limited.

Philadelphia Roundup: Museum Closure, Phishing Warning and Gun Violence Data

Philadelphia’s Sept. 2 morning news roundup highlighted the planned closure of the Academy of Natural Sciences museum, a Medicare-related MyChart phishing warning, local investment and public-safety developments.

American jazz singer Cassandra Wilson dies at 70

Grammy Award-winning American jazz singer Cassandra Wilson died on Wednesday in her hometown of Jackson, Mississippi, her manager said. She was 70.

Trump 'happy' Prince Harry and Meghan have left US

President Donald Trump said Wednesday he was glad Prince Harry and Meghan Markle had left the United States -- though adding that if he were part of the British royal family he would not have taken them back.

Venice festival gets underway with Clooney taking swipe at US government

The Venice Film Festival kicked off Wednesday with a customary dose of controversy, as honouree George Clooney slammed the US government, while jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal questioned the dearth of women directors.

George Clooney says US run by 'least qualified people'

Veteran film star George Clooney said Wednesday the United States would surmount an "unfortunate" time in its history under the Trump administration, calling it a government run by the "least qualified people".

Venice to roll out red carpet for Clooney on opening night

The Venice Film Festival kicks off on the sun-splashed Lido with a bang on Wednesday, with the glamorous cinema showcase handing George Clooney a lifetime achievement award on its opening night.

Fans mourn 'bittersweet' final Ariana Grande gig in London

Ariana Grande fans said the US pop star's last gig in London Tuesday before a career break would be a bittersweet moment and slammed "toxic" comments since July about her emaciated figure.

UK Homeowners Advised to Use Peppermint Tea Bags to Deter Spiders

With the arrival of colder, wetter autumn weather in Britain, homeowners are being advised to utilize used peppermint tea bags as a natural deterrent against spiders. As male spiders become more active during their mating season from late August to mid-October, they frequently seek shelter indoors, making this simple household remedy particularly relevant for keeping arachnids at bay.

From Montecito to the Cotswolds: Harry and Meghan eye new UK home

After their surprise return to the UK, Prince Harry and Meghan's new home is not on a royal estate -- but may be nestled in a quaint rural corner of England, now a playground for A-list celebrities.

Eight dead and 23 missing after ferry sinks off Cyprus

At least eight people died and 23 remained missing after a passenger ferry capsized north of Kyrenia while travelling toward Turkey.

Beeston pub closes after office fire injures man

The Nurseryman pub in Beeston was evacuated after a fire broke out in a downstairs office on Sunday afternoon.

UK clocks return to GMT on October 25

Clocks in the United Kingdom will move back one hour at 2am on Sunday, October 25, ending British Summer Time for 2026.

Practical boundaries can reduce group-chat overload

Limiting active threads, muting notifications and returning to direct messages can make crowded group chats more manageable.

Russell Hobbs dual air fryer discounted to £99

Amazon reduced the price of the 9-litre Russell Hobbs Dual Air Fryer from £114.84 to £99.

WIRED tests label makers for home organisation

A home label-maker test selected Brother, Niimbot and Dymo models for different budgets and working styles.

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