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The case can be made that there are five—and only five—reasons why anyone runs for U.S. president. In ascending order, going from most frivolous to least frivolous, here are those reasons: 1. Nothing more than a glorified, masturbatory “stunt” to get your name in the news and, later, when you’re dead, have it mentioned in More

Hungary's MOL group pays for Transneft's transit fee to Ukrtransnafta, ending cut-off caused by 'administrative glitch'.

Energy debts in Britain have ballooned to record highs and are set to grow further during the winter heating season, Bloomberg reports
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The Zurich Film Festival (ZFF) has unveiled the seven titles in its Gala Premieres section showcasing auteur features with broad audience appeal and awards season potential. The selection features Oscar-winning director Martin McDonagh’s Ireland-set comedy-drama The Banshees Of Inisherin, starring Colin Farrell, Brendan Gleeson, Kerry Condon and Barry Keoghan. The feature makes its world premiere […]

In this episode of the National Security Podcast, Professor Joanne Wallis and Adjunct Professor Ian Kemish AM join Nicola Rosenblum to discuss the future of Australian diplomacy in the Pacific. It’s been a busy year for diplomacy in the Pacific, with visits to multiple countries by China’s Foreign Minster Wang Yi and Australia’s newly-minted Foreign […]

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RAPAPORT... Lucara Diamond Corp.’s profit more than doubled year on year in the second quarter amid strong demand and a higher proportion of proceeds coming from the sale of polished diamonds through its supply contract.Net profit reached $12.5 million for the three months ending June 30, compared with $6 million the year before. Revenue jumped 13% to $52.3 million, the company said Wednesday. Whi...

Greater Wellington has hailed the government’s Reshaping Streets proposals as a boost for mode shift, Metlink and Let’s Get Wellington Moving. The government is planning to amend land transport rules and the Local Government Act so councils ...

Alistair Bidmead’s horrific death underscores the dangerous conditions workers face every day on construction sites.

Diamondbacks vs. Pirates, Aug. 10, 2022

The $8 billion diversified property giant says robust demand for its apartments and mixed-use developments should help it offset the challenges in the construction sector.

The recent Indian blockbuster movie RRR ticked all the boxes – scale, entertainment, and box office collections. Set in 1920, the epic action drama is believed to be one of the most expensive and among the highest-grossing Indian films to date. It’s probably time to replicate the same success for the INR (Indian Rupee) so that it becomes the RRC (Rupee as Reserve Currency) in near future.

MANILA, Philippines–The sports world mourned the passing of Philippine sports legend Lydia de Vega, who succumbed to cancer on Wednesday at the age of 57. De Vega is among the country’s most decorated and beloved athletes, winning numerous gold medals in the Asian Games, Asian Athletics Championship and the Southeast Asian Games from the 1980s […]

The move comes a day after efforts to decamp the 100 block descended into chaos Tuesday, with both police and activists making allegations of assault.

The stock traded at a P/E multiple of 22.74, while the price-to-book value ratio stood at 1.47.

Former Atomic Kitten star, 41, appeared on the BBC’s ‘Wheel of Misfortune’ podcast

British number two Dan Evans, meanwhile, shocked eighth-ranked Andrey Rublev.

FREDDIE MERCURY'S former lover Rose Pearson opened up about rejecting the Queen frontman when they were in art college together in a BBC documentary about the rock legend.

We are officially halfway through the 2022 Commonwealth Games and are excited to see a few swimmers from Belgravia facilities win big in the pool! Tupou Neiufi, Joshua Willmer, and Andrew Jeffcoat have all shown off their skills at Birmingham this year ...

WE’RE huge fans of Our Place’s functional yet stylish kitchenware, and now they’re available in mini.

Hundreds of people crowding a mall in Kerala to attend the promotional event of a movie has led to safety concerns, with many on social media pointing out that the situation could turn chaotic and...

Superfoods are foods that have high nutritional value and are beneficial for our health.

A new corporate minimum tax in the Inflation Reduction Act could be counterproductive from the standpoint of encouraging investment in the environment.