Category: World

‘Adolescence’ to be shown in UK schools? UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is pressing for Netflix hit show Adolescence to be shown in schools. Starmer met the creators of the show alongside charities and young people at his Downing Street office, calling the move “an important initiative,” per AFP. The British politician said he watched…

During Ramadan, political parties used the events to signal potential alliances after the ouster of the country’s authoritarian leader. Muslims preparing meals for iftar at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in March.Credit…Mohammad Ponir Hossain/Reuters April 1, 2025, 12:01 a.m. ET Around sunset during the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, something remarkable happens…

A brewing shift toward religious conservatism has emerged from the political vacuum in this country of 175 million people. Waiting to break the Ramadan fast this month at the Baitul Mukarram National Mosque in Dhaka, Bangladesh.Credit…Mohammad Ponir Hossain/Reuters By Mujib Mashal and Saif Hasnat Reporting from Taraganj and Dhaka in Bangladesh April 1, 2025, 12:01…

In Britain, amid growing evidence of harm to young people from extreme content online, a “Smartphone Free Childhood” campaign is going viral. Daisy Greenwell, right, and her husband, Joe Ryrie, center, in their home office in Suffolk, England, this month. They work with a small staff, including Nancy Waters, an operations manager, to run the…

Jason Momoa and Jack Black surprise fans with ‘A Minecraft Movie’ adaptation Hollywood stars Jason Momoa and Jack Black used humour and big performances to bring to life a corner of Minecraft, the best-selling video game of all time, in A Minecraft Movie. Known for its blocky imagery, the 2011 Swedish video game is about…

Sean Diddy Combs sexual assault lawsuit dismissed One of the many sexual assault lawsuits against Sean Diddy Combs has been dismissed. A New York judge dismissed the case due to the anonimity of the accuser, who is referred to in the suit as John Doe. “The “very gravity of the charges” combined with “no evidence…

‘Adolescence’ to get a second season? Actor Stephen Graham, who co-wrote the hit Netflix drama Adolescence, is hopeful of a second season after staggering views. In an interview with Variety, the 51-year-old actor marvelled at the multi-million views within the first four days of its release on March 13 and how it soared to 66.3…

Hailey Bieber sets record straight on rumours she unfollowed husband Justin Hailey Bieber has shut down rumours that she unfollowed her husband Bieber on Instagram over strange social media activity. Superfans noticed over the weekend that the Grammy winner, 31, was no longer appearing in his wife’s “Following” list. The Rhode founder, 28, confirmed on…

Selena Gomez on how her past ‘insecurities’ inspired song with Benny Blanco Selena Gomez is telling all about each song in her new album with Blanco I Said I Love You First. The singer and actress, 32, opened up about her album in an episode of SiriusXM‘s TikTok Radio IRL, revealing how her past “insecurities”…

‘Mad Max’ actor Richard Norton dies at 75 Australian martial artist, actor, and stunt coordinator Richard Norton passed away on Sunday, March 30. His wife Judy Green announced his death via his Instagram account. “I am numb and devastated, I have no words I have lost my everything,” she began. “I know there is, and…