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China CITIC Bank International’s Wendy Yuen says the future of finance will not be won by technology alone, but by banks that combine digital speed with human trust, cross-border insight and lifelong learning. As head of the Personal and Business Banking Group at China CITIC Bank International, Wendy Yuen sits at the intersection of technology, regulation and real-world customer needs. Based in Hong Kong, she works across retail banking, SME support, fintech innovation and cross-border growth in

Berlin correspondent Jess Parker explains why German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has vowed to stay on despite exit polls in two local elections suggesting damaging defeats for his centre-right Christian Democratic Union (CDU) party.

World leaders are mostly silent and President Trump is pushing fossil fuels. We’ll explore the stakes at this week’s Climate Forward event.

Watch highlights from matchday four in the Bundesliga.

Jovenel Moïse, 53, was shot dead in July 2021 in a killing which sparked chaos in Haiti Eighteen people have been arrested in association with the 2021 assassination of the Haitian president Jovenel Moïse, according to US officials. Moïse, 53, was shot dead on 7 July 2021, at his private residence by a hired group of about 20 military-trained Colombian mercenaries. His security detail did not intervene to protect him. Continue reading...

Regional films now focus on home audiences, achieving success through strong content. These films are traveling across markets without Hindi dubbing, which is a significant shift. Streaming platforms have expanded audiences for regional cinema beyond their home territories. Culturally rooted stories are increasingly rewarded by audiences across all languages. This trend reflects a course correction in how regional films are conceived and distributed.

Aleema Khanum is accused of mobilising her brother’s supporters ahead of country-wide protests.

John Wilson’s The History Of Concrete had a record-breaking IFC Center debut, grossing $90k in three days for the top doc opening and the second-highest weekend gross in the NYC theater’s 21-year history after only Parasite ($119k in 2019). Nearly every available ticket sold for the entire weekend, including for shows added Saturday afternoon for […]

Hur Jin-ho’s star-studded “The Assassin(s)” turns the holes in a public investigation into an imaginative mystery along the lines of Oliver Stone’s “JFK.” Like Stone’s provocative thriller, Hur crafts a clockwork political saga sure to spark curiosities about the attempted assassination of strongman South Korean prime minister Park Chung-hee in 1974, which resulted in the […]

Boston rebounded from a rough first half to lock up a playoff spot for the second straight season

Spurs could move for Morgan Gibbs‑White, JJ Gabriel's next step remains unresolved and Antonio Conte may be lining up his next move.

A Smart TV doesn't just sit idle when you push the power button on your remote. They're designed to perform a number of important tasks without you realising.

Montra Electric has set an ambitious goal of reaching one billion dollars in revenue by 2030, with electric trucks playing a vital role by contributing seventy percent of that figure. Heavy trucks are projected to bring in fifty percent of the total. Additionally, small commercial vehicles and three-wheelers are expected to enhance sales significantly, as the company anticipates over fifty percent annual growth in its electric heavy truck segment.

Jane Adetoro, Christina Walters and Rebecca Walters from Uxbridge were found on 13 May The deaths of three sisters found in the sea off Brighton beach did not involve any criminality or third-party involvement, police have concluded. The bodies of Jane Adetoro, 36, Christina Walters, 32, and Rebecca Walters, 31, from Uxbridge, west London, were found on 13 May. A postmortem conducted that month confirmed all three women died by drowning. Continue reading...

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said after a phone call with President Trump on Sunday that the two will meet this week on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly in New York. Why it matters: The meeting comes as the White House works to broker an agreement between Russia and Ukraine to take reciprocal steps to deescalate and resume negotiations — and as fighting between the two sides has intensified in recent days. Zelensky's chief negotiator and the head of Ukraine's Foreign Intelligen

Patrick Mahomes in prime time at home laying less than a touchdown anchors our best bets, plus top prop targets for Xavier Worthy and Tyler Warren

In an era when glamorous writing jobs have acquired the unreality of folklore, it feels fitting that Alexandra Pechman’s alluring and affectionate feature debut, “Magazine,” should portray its literary world as a fairy tale. Set in a faraway time — summer 2011 — when office flirtations were fun, ambition was a given and purses hung […]

Chad Gilbert, the New Found Glory founding member and lead guitarist, has died. He was 45. On Sunday, Gilbert’s wife Lisa Cimorelli announced that he “passed away peacefully in his sleep,” following his emergency brain surgery in March when three tumors were discovered and his metastatic pheochromocytoma was upgraded to stage 4 adrenocortical carcinoma. “On […]

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho prints out screenshots displaying two incidents he believes should have resulted in Atletico Madrid dismissals.

Chalet Hotels is on the verge of acquiring Six Senses Vana in Dehradun, a luxurious wellness retreat owned by Veer Singh, son of Analjit Singh. Valued at roughly six hundred crore rupees, this deal highlights Chalet's commitment to expanding its footprint in the high-end hospitality market while concurrently developing other upscale properties throughout India.

Tensions grow as Trump tells Fox News he is considering ‘wiping Iran out’ after attacks on Riyadh by Houthi rebels Governments across the Middle East are bracing for an escalation of violence after Iran claimed it had received intelligence that the US was preparing for a renewed bombing campaign against the Islamic Republic. In a potential sign of growing tensions before the UN general assembly in New York this week, Donald Trump cut short a weekend visit to the Camp David presidential retreat o

Pulisic earned his first of the season in Milan's game against Lecce, slowly being integrated into the team after an injury-plagued World Cup

"Pathetic" Manchester United? Michael Carrick says not, but knows improvement is required to prove his old team-mate Gary Neville wrong.

As Sweet Magnolias comes to an end, JoAnna Garcia Swisher is grateful for all the friends and fans she made in Serenity, South Carolina. On Sunday, the actress reflected on the “really beautiful chapter of my life” as she penned a heartfelt statement after Netflix canceled the series following five seasons. “How do you say […]

Expanding on his 2021 short film, Theja Rio’s debut feature “Angh” forces its way into the hidden crevices between indigenous identity and colonial modernity. This tension unfolds with riveting restraint in a story set in 1960s Nagaland — the eastern Indian state on the Burmese border — following the principled chief of a waning tribe, […]

As the festive season approaches, car manufacturers are grappling with low inventory levels despite a surge in customer bookings. Supply constraints present a formidable hurdle, particularly for Maruti Suzuki, which currently has a backlog of over 200,000 orders with dwindling stock. Anticipating a slowdown in growth, Hyundai Motor India is ramping up production to accommodate the expected rise in demand.

Getting sick can look very different for people with Down syndrome (DS); illnesses that are mild for most people may lead to serious complications, including pneumonia, hospitalization or the need for intensive care.

Stand on the damp sand on a California beach and chances are you're standing on top of an active earthworks site. Sand hoppers (Megalorchestia spp.), the tiny, shrimp-like creatures commonly found eating away at kelp on the shore, have been found to move massive amounts of sand, excavating up to 50 kg (110 pounds) of sand per meter (3.3 feet) of shoreline per day.

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After every round of Premier League matches this season, Troy Deeney gives us his team of the week. Do you agree with his choices?

EXCLUSIVE: The release of The Savant is back on. A year after Apple TV put the thriller starring Jessica Chastain on hold three days before it was slated to premiere on Sept. 26, 2025, the streamer has rescheduled it for spring, 2027. The exact timing, which is still being finalized, will make the series eligible […]

Jhené Aiko has scored her first No. 1 album on the Billboard 200 with her fourth record “Westside Whimsy.” Aiko bows atop the chart with 74,000 equivalent album units, making it the first R&B album by a woman to top the Billboard 200 this year and the first to reach No. 1 since SZA’s “SOS” […]

Consumer demand for protein in everyday staples is driving new product launches and supply deals. Food and beverage makers and cafe chains are actively forming collaborations to meet this growing need. Companies are investing in new products and manufacturing capacity to address the rising demand. The protein market is projected to reach ₹21,000 crore by 2031. Acquisitions and deals are also increasing as established players seek to expand their offerings.

Using prostate MRI before a biopsy is a real advance in prostate cancer diagnosis. Multiple randomized trials have shown that imaging the prostate first and then targeting suspicious lesions finds more of the aggressive cancers that matter. As a result, guidelines have progressively strengthened their recommendations for MRI.

Miles had 21 points and six assists in the Lynx's 101-89 win over the Sun

When asked about the greatest innovation of humans, people often say language or fire. A new paper suggests these innovations may be more interlinked than we previously assumed.

“The Beatles – A Four-Film Cinematic Event” stars Barry Keoghan, Joseph Quinn and Harris Dickinson were spotted filming the iconic opening of the “A Hard Day’s Night” movie for the forthcoming film, per images via TMZ. Directed by Richard Lester, the 1964 film followed the crew over two days as the band struggled to keep […]

Goa's real estate market is stabilizing after a significant boom period. Sales and enquiries for second homes have slowed considerably over the past year. North Goa experienced a price correction, while smart capital moves to emerging pockets. Established developers are strengthening their position as buyers seek reliable track records. South Goa is increasingly recognized for its peaceful coastal living and refined lifestyle.

BBC Sport takes a look at the opening weeks of the Premier League season as a long international break arrives.

DraftKings offers $200 in bonus bets after your first $5 wager for NFL betting on Sunday

HSBC forecasts that foreign currency deposits will significantly enhance its operations in India. By securing $14.5 billion through a special RBI swap facility, the bank aims to expand lending and wealth management services. The attractive leverage option of up to nineteen times has drawn in depositors. HSBC's strategy is to deploy these funds cautiously toward corporate lending and mortgage offerings.

After having pulled the topical Jessica Chastain-led thriller “The Savant” in Sept. 23, 2025 — just days before its premiere — Apple TV has confirmed it will finally release the show a year and a half later — in Spring 2027, notably after November’s midterm elections. The company had gotten cold feet about “The Savant” after the […]

Matheus Cunha's deflected strike in the 89th minute rescues a point for Manchester United and denies Fulham their first Premier League win of the season.