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Orlando Bloom’s daily practice for peace amid fame and pressure
Actor Orlando Bloom shared how Nichiren Buddhism shaped his personal life and acting career. He began practicing at sixteen after meeting a Soka Gakkai member in London. A serious accident at twenty-one became a turning point, teaching him to turn poison into medicine. Bloom relied on chanting during auditions and while navigating public scrutiny. He found inspiration and grounding through his Buddhist practice and meeting Daisaku Ikeda.
The best boutique hotels in Seville
These characterful stays in the Andalucian capital meld hints of the city’s heritage with plenty of design-forward detail
Second pregnancy changes the brain differently from the first, study suggests
Recent research indicates that a mother's brain undergoes distinct transformations during second pregnancies compared to the first. These adaptations enhance attention and sensory processing, facilitating the care of multiple children. Notably, brain scans clearly differentiated between first and second pregnancies, revealing connections to maternal bonding experiences and potential peripartum depression risks. This study sheds light on how maternal brains adapt and underscores the need for ment...
Back to the noughties for young fashion-conscious England fans
For many watching their team beat Norway at a south London nightclub the look was as important as the gameThe Carpet Shop nightclub in Peckham, south London, is ordinarily packed with rowdy crowds at the weekend. But Saturday night’s liveliness wasn’t congregated around the DJ on the dancefloor, the crowd was at the sold-out venue for England’s victorious quarter-final game at the 2026 World Cup, and the young spectators were there for the fashion as much as they were for the football.Luke Grand...
Stock market this week: Earnings, inflation data to steer D-Street
The upcoming week will see investors focus on corporate earnings and key economic data. India's inflation figures and foreign exchange reserves are scheduled for release soon. Global developments, including West Asia tensions, will also influence market sentiment. Foreign institutional investors have recently turned net buyers of Indian equities. Market participants will monitor monsoon progress alongside these important economic indicators.
Germany records nearly 100 drowning deaths, many of them young men, in June heatwave
Authorities confirm worst toll in more than 20 years as new extreme temperatures force early closure of Eiffel TowerNearly 100 people, the largest proportion of whom were young men, died by drowning in Germany last month, authorities have said, as extreme temperatures in western Europe that have been blamed for hundreds of excess deaths geared up again.In Germany’s worst death toll from drowning for more than two decades, 99 people died in June, according to official figures, after temperatures...
Japan repairs centuries-old temples without modern nails. Here’s how
Centuries-old Japanese temples are still repaired using an ancient woodworking technique. This method, called kigumi, involves precisely carved wooden joints that fit together without metal fasteners. The technique allows structures to withstand earthquakes and humid weather, which is crucial in Japan. Master carpenters, known as miyadaiku, pass down this skill which dates back over 1,400 years. This sustainable craft ensures the longevity of historic buildings and reduces construction waste
Who are Jannik Sinner’s parents? Meet dad Johann and mom Siglinde
Jannik Sinner, the world No. 1 tennis player and four-time Grand Slam champion, credits much of his drive to his parents, Johann and Siglinde Sinner. The couple worked for years at a ski lodge in the Italian Dolomites before the family established their own guest house. Johann occasionally joins Sinner on tour as a personal chef, while Siglinde is known to struggle watching her son's matches live due to nerves. Both were present at Wimbledon 2025 when Sinner defended his title.
Ukraine's prime minister stepping down after only a year, in Zelenskyy reshuffle
Ukrainian prime minister Yulia Svyrydenko has stepped down as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy begins a reshuffle of Ukraine's government.
Lindsey Graham, South Carolina senator who rose from small-town roots to GOP power broker, dies at 71
Sen. Lindsey Graham, who died Saturday at 71 following what his office described as a "brief and sudden illness," spent more than three decades as one of the Republican Party's most influential voices.The South Carolina Republican forged a congressional career spanning more than 30 years, emerging as one of Capitol Hill's most recognizable Republicans and a trusted adviser to President Donald Trump on national security, judicial nominations and foreign policy.Born on July 9, 1955, in Central, So...
Man turns tragic loss of best friend to suicide into urgent outreach to lonely strangers
This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or 1-800-273-TALK (8255).A 30-year-old man has been asking people he doesn’t know to sit with him in pubs across the country ever since December of last year, as part of what he calls his "Empty Chairs" campaign.Dean Perryman came up with the idea after his best friend, Rob Clancy, tragically died by suicide at age 29 just a month earlier.Wanting...
Baldwins pull Hamptons home after cutting price from $29mn to $18.99mn
Alec and Hilaria Baldwin have again removed their Hamptons home from the market. The property was recently relisted at a reduced price of $18.99 million. This marks several attempts over the past few years to sell the Amagansett residence. The family cited their children's attachment and plans for a new adventure. They will now divide summers between Spain and their Hamptons property.
UK couple found burned and semi-conscious in Almería amid Spanish wildfires
Pair airlifted to hospital in two-hour rescue operation after Guardia Civil searched area for survivorsA British couple have been found badly burned and semi-conscious in a Spanish ravine amid deadly wildfires that have swept through the country’s Almería province, according to local media reports.The couple were on holiday in the region and were thought to be out hiking when they were caught up in the wildfire, which has so far claimed the lives of 12 people and burned more than 6,000 hectares...
Shekhar Suman takes a dig at Aamir Khan's third marriage to Gauri Spratt
Actor-comedian Shekhar Suman has taken a humorous swipe at Aamir Khan following the actor's marriage to his girlfriend Gauri Spratt. In the latest episode of his popular YouTube talk show Shekhar Tonite, Shekhar mixed political satire with relationship humour as he joked about Aamir tying the knot for the third time.
Media ghouls, commentators across political aisle mock Lindsey Graham’s death with ‘good riddance’ posts
Media pundits and commentators across the political aisle posted blunt reactions online Sunday to the sudden death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., hours after his office announced that the 71-year-old lawmaker died Saturday evening following a "brief and sudden illness.""The Young Turks" co-host and executive producer Ana Kasparian responded to the announcement on X with two words."Good riddance," Kasparian said.SEN. LINDSEY GRAHAM DEAD AT 71 AFTER 'BRIEF AND SUDDEN' ILLNESS, OFFICE SAYSFar-righ...
Ukrainian drone strikes force Russia to suspend shipping in Sea of Azov
Vital maritime corridor closes after 90 vessels – including shadow fleet oil tankers – are attacked in under a weekRussia has been forced to suspend shipping in the Sea of Azov after 90 vessels were targeted by Ukrainian drones in less than a week.Ukraine’s drone forces chief, Robert Brovdi, said on Sunday that his units had hit 10 tankers and four ferries overnight, as well as a major oil refinery in the city of Syzran. There were multiple strikes on electricity sub-stations in occupied Crimea,...
UP: Newlywed found dead in river 16 days after wedding; dowry charge
A 21-year-old woman was found dead in a river sixteen days after her wedding. Her family alleges her in-laws killed her due to dowry demands. The woman had returned home after harassment and left without informing anyone. Police recovered her body from the river after a search operation. An investigation is underway, and action will follow the post-mortem report.
'Religion is outside our scope': Annamalai charts political future for his 'movement'
K Annamalai has launched his new movement, "We The Leaders," which will focus on governance and public responsibility. This organization explicitly excludes religion from its scope and aims to make Tamil Nadu a leading state. The movement is not built through membership drives but as a collective platform for people. Women and young people form a significant share of the movement's composition.
'So sweet I'll read it twice': Iran celebrates Graham's death as Trump, Netanyahu mourn
A news anchor on the Islamic Republic’s state television announced the death of Lindsey Graham with a grotesque smile, saying:“I congratulate the great nation of Iran on the fact that Lindsey Graham—the warmongering, anti-Iran U.S. senator—has gone straight to hell.” pic.twitter.com/Ruj8euQIIh
Pakistan coach resigns days before West Indies, England Test tours
Pakistan fielding coach Shane McDermott has resigned ahead of the team's upcoming tours of the West Indies and England, ending his stint after around a year in the role.