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Bank of England sent its clearest signal yet that it was closing in on interest-rate cuts, with Governor Andrew Bailey indicating markets were underpricing the pace of easing in the months ahead. The BOE governor made his comments after the UK central bank voted 7-2 to keep the base interest rate at 5.25%, a decision announced Thursday in London. He said recent inflation data have been “encouraging.” Meanwhile, price pressures in Brazil continued to ease, prompting the central bank to cut interest rates but at a slower pace.

Berlin in 1949 marked a significant turning point in the early stages of the Cold War. The blockade had begun in June 1948, when the Soviet Union, in response to the introduction of a new currency in West Berlin, cut off all land and water routes into the city, effectively isolating West Berlin from the Western Allies. The blockade led to the Berlin Airlift, a massive humanitarian effort by the United States, United Kingdom, and other Western allies to supply West Berlin by air.

Henry Cavill reunited with the notable director in The Ministry of Ungentlemanly Warfare, the 'Superman' here is still Guy Ritchie who is on a roll after delivering successful hits for a few years, including The Man from U.N.C.L.E, Aladdin, Wrath of Man, and most importantly The Gentlemen which saw immense popularity, when released on Netflix.

HAIKYU!!! The Dumpster Battle, a thrilling addition to the popular anime series, is now gracing North American theaters. Starting May 31, fans can immerse themselves in the world of competitive volleyball as depicted in this cinematic marvel. Distributed by Crunchyroll and Sony Pictures, tickets for this release are already available for purchase. The film will be presented with both Japanese and English subtitles, as well as an English dub, catering to a wide audience of enthusiasts. HAIKYU!!! The Dumpster Battle promises to deliver a satisfying conclusion to the series, which has captivated fans for years. Unlike some long-running anime like One Piece, which seem to have no end in sight, HAIKYU!!! is set to provide closure. After the final episodes of the anime aired in 2020, it was decided that the story would wrap up in the form of two movies. The first, Decisive Battle At the Garbage Dump, premiered in February 2024 in Japan, with The Dumpster Battle serving as the grand finale.

ALSO READ: Northern Lights visible in India? Aurora borealis may glitter tonight in this state "We were fortunate to witness Aurora activities on our all-sky camera during regular telescope observations," Stanzin Norla, an engineer at the Hanle Dark Sky Reserve, told PTI. Norla even shared images of the spectacular view on X and added that the skies turned red along the horizon and later turned to a pinkish hue. However, according to NOAA Space Weather Prediction Center, extreme geomagnetic storm continues and will persist through at least Sunday.

science fiction drama genre has seen some interesting content till now on digital platforms but ‘Scavengers Reign’ has somehow stood out among them. However, the show seems to have faced the wrath of streaming platforms as it has been canceled for streaming on Max. ‘Scavengers Reign’ Season 1 was critically acclaimed upon its release which is based on a 2016 short film named Scavengers. HBO Max had announced the commencement of the franchise back in 2022 after which it premiered on Max on October 19, 2023, according to a Space.com report.

ALSO READ: Mother's Day 2024: Ten financial tips for empowering mothers on this day, May 12 In Indian movies it can be often seen that mothers treat their children like best friends. Here are five Bollywood movies that children can watch with their moms on the Mother’s Day – Mimi, a 2021 Hindi language film directed by Laxman Utekar, was a remake of the 2011 Marathi film Mala Aai Vhhaychy! The film revolves around main character Mimi (played by Kriti Sanon), a surrogate mother. She carries the child of an American couple.

ALSO READ: Northern lights seen across Europe! Strongest solar storm in 20 years brings auroras. See spectacular photos Also known as the Northern Lights, the aurora borealis was visible from Ladakh at 34-36°N, an incredibly rare sight at such low latitudes.

technology investor SoftBank Group is expected to slip back into the red when it reports earnings on Monday despite technology stocks including Arm Holdings, its core asset, performing well over the quarter. Analysts and investors are also eagerly awaiting clues about new growth investments as SoftBank has ample liquidity and can monetise its huge holding in Arm.

Tata Motors, India's largest automaker by revenue, trumped Street expectations with a more than threefold surge in net profit in the March quarter propelled by strong performances across its three business verticals. The parent of British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc reported a net profit of ₹17,528 crore in the three months ended March 31 compared with ₹5,496 crore a year earlier. Profit got a boost from a deferred tax credit of ₹9,500 crore.

Billionaire investor James Simons, the mathematician and Cold War code-breaker who founded one of the world's most prominent and profitable hedge funds, Renaissance Technologies, has died at 86, his foundation said on Friday. The Simons Foundation did not give a cause of death.

AFP, the event, sparked by a series of coronal mass ejections (CMEs) – eruptions of plasma and magnetic fields from the Sun – began around 1600 GMT, as reported by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Space Weather Prediction Center. This phenomenon captivated skywatchers and posed potential risks to satellite systems and power grids, with concerns about disruptions lingering into the weekend.

solar storm in more than two decades struck Earth on Friday, triggering spectacular celestial light shows in skies from Tasmania to Britain — and threatening possible disruptions to satellites and power grids as it persists into the weekend. The first of several coronal mass ejections (CMEs) — expulsions of plasma and magnetic fields from the Sun — came just after 1600 GMT, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)'s Space Weather Prediction Center. It was later upgraded to an «extreme» geomagnetic storm — the first since the so-called "Halloween Storms" of October 2003 caused blackouts in Sweden and damaged power infrastructure in South Africa. More CMEs are expected to pummel the planet in the coming days.

Tata Motors, India’s largest automaker by revenue, trumped Street expectations with amore than threefold surge in net profit in the March quarter propelled by strong performances across its three business verticals. The parent of British luxury carmaker Jaguar Land Rover Automotive Plc reported a net profit of Rs 17,528 crore in the three months ended March 31 compared with Rs 5,496 crore a year earlier. Profit got a boost from a deferred tax credit of Rs 9,500 crore. The Street had forecasted profitof Rs 7,200 crore for the March quarter. Revenue for the three-month period climbed 13%YoY to Rs 1.19 lakh crore in line with market consensus of Rs 1.2 lakh crore.

The British economy bounced back strongly in the first three months of the year, bringing to an end to what economists termed a “technical recession.”

A European naval force has detained six suspected pirates after they opened fire on an oil tanker traveling through the Gulf of Aden

Bella Ramsey, known for her roles in 'The Last Of Us' and 'Game Of Thrones', will portray Sherafiyah Lewthwaite, also known as the White Widow, in the upcoming film 'Girl Next Door'. Ramsey's casting in this challenging role adds depth to the narrative of one of the West's most wanted terrorism suspects. Filming

movie ‘Red, White & Royal Blue’ have recently announced a sequel of the critically acclaimed film that was released in 2023. The movie had Nicholas Galitzine and Taylor Zakhar Perez in the lead roles. This has been reported by ‘The Hollywood Reporter’. The new sequel will also be available on Prime Video. Production Team

solar storm is set to bring the mesmerizing Northern Lights to both the United States and the United Kingdom. Forecasted by agencies, this event offers one of the best opportunities of the year to witness the aurora borealis in the Northern Hemisphere. Solar Storm Sparks Aurora Borealis

cancer treatment, which had sent shockwaves across the UK and the world. However, people can now heave a sigh of relief as Prince William, the heir to the Royal Throne of the United Kingdom and the husband of Middleton, has stated that she is currently doing well while under treatment, according to a Sky News report.

FIFA is facing renewed pushback over its expanded Club World Cup just over a year before the tournament is due to be staged in the United States. World players' union FIFPRO and the World Leagues Association want the event to be rescheduled and the international match calendar reformed over concerns about players' welfare and their «fundamental rights.» It comes after a report by the union last year said 43% of World Cup players surveyed had experienced «extreme or increased mental fatigue.»