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A Hong Kong court has upheld a ruling that favored the granting of equal inheritance rights to same-sex couples

London will host the first-ever stage adaptation of “The Hunger Games”. Matthew Dunster (“Hangmen”) will direct the live theatrical production of the play based on Suzan Collins’s best-selling books and the Jennifer Lawrence-led blockbuster film franchise. Playwright Conor McPherson (“Girl From the North Country”) will adapt the play. The theatrical performance will be first held in the fall of 2024 in London.

Islamabad: For the first time since his return from London after four years of self-exile, former premier Nawaz Sharif on Tuesday appeared a local court in connection with the corruption cases against him. Sharif, 73, the three-time prime minister and supremo of Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N), returned to Pakistan on Saturday. The court cases are set to resume which were stopped due to his absence.

Israel’s war with Hamas may become a wider Middle East conflagration are flashing ominously. America has sent a second carrier strike group led by the USS Eisenhower to the Persian Gulf. “There’s a likelihood of escalation," said Antony Blinken, the American secretary of state, on October 22nd.

PTI, Kavitha will be discussing the various initiatives implemented by the government led by Chief Minister K Chandrashekar Rao in Telangana and the notable advancements made in various sectors. K Kavitha has received an invitation from Oxford University to deliver a lecture in the field of development economics. This information was disclosed in a statement from Kavitha's office, as announced on Tuesday.

here. EUROPEANS HAVE it pretty good. Their cities, especially in the western half of the continent, are in general splendid places to live.

Metropolitan Police Commissioner, Sir Mark Rowley, acknowledged the need to reconsider these boundaries, particularly in light of a video that emerged showing a man chanting «jihad» at a separate gathering from the main march. The Metropolitan Police closely examined the video and found no identifiable offenses. Sir Mark Rowley emphasized that the police are committed to enforcing the law but pointed out that it is Parliament's responsibility to define and redraw these boundaries.

Broadway stage is set to ignite with the captivating performances of Eddie Redmayne and Gayle Rankin as they take on the iconic roles of The Emcee and Sally Bowles in the immersive production of «Cabaret» at the August Wilson Theatre. Following the sensational success of the London production with Redmayne and Jessie Buckley, the arrival of «Cabaret at the Kit Kat Club» on Broadway has generated significant anticipation within the theater community. Helmed by director Rebecca Frecknall, the production promises to transport audiences to the decadent world of Weimar Germany, weaving a narrative of passion, defiance, and resilience against the backdrop of a society on the brink of transformation.

Feeder, the renowned British rock band have revealed a forthcoming double album titled "Black/Red," which completes a trilogy of albums following their 2022 release, "Torpedo." This double album is set to be released on April 5, 2024, through Big Teeth Music, available via Townsend Music and Absolute Label Services. Frontman Grant Nicholas explained that the album is split into two parts, with CD1 being «Black» and CD2 being «Red.» This unique approach gives the listener a distinct experience, almost like a musical production with an interval. “Making it was a very creative time for me as a writer and a real labour of love. Making the Black / Red album for me personally was a musical pilgrimage and I feel the end result is undeniable Feeder,” Nicholas said.

(Reuters) -Escalating tension in the Middle East and surging U.S. bond yields set financial markets up for more turbulence, exacerbated by high oil prices and China's property pain.

Haydn Gwynne, a versatile and acclaimed performer on the British stage and screen, has died. She was 66 and had recently been diagnosed with cancer. Gwynne's agent Alex Irwin said the actress died in a London hospital early Friday, «surrounded by her beloved sons, close family and friends.» Born in 1957, Gwynne taught English in Italy before becoming an actor.

London bore witness to the unsettling chants of «jihad» during pro-Palestinian protests that rippled across the UK's bustling capital. The aftermath of these protests saw at least ten individuals placed under arrest.

Sotheby's will auction off a bottle of Scotch whiskey that has been dubbed «the most sought-after» by the auction house. The Macallan Adami 1926,' a 96-year-old bottle of single malt from the legendary Macallan distillery, will be auctioned off in London on November 18 for up to £1.2 million ($1.4 million).

By Asif Shahzad and Mubasher Bukhari

Eyes partner Canada in urging India not to insist on a reduction in Canada's diplomatic presence and have expressed concern over Ottawa's withdrawal of 41 diplomats amid the dispute over the murder of Khalistani terrorist Hardeep Singh Nijjar. «We are concerned by the departure of Canadian diplomats from India, in response to the Indian government's demand of Canada to significantly reduce its diplomatic presence in India,» US State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Friday. In a near simultaneous statement, a spokesperson for Britain's Foreign Office said, «We do not agree with the decisions taken by the Indian government that have resulted in a number of Canadian diplomats departing India.» Washington has said it took Canada's allegations seriously and, along with London, urged India to cooperate with Ottawa in the murder probe even as Western powers have been reluctant to openly condemn India given their growing strategic ties with New Delhi. However, Friday's statements from the US State Department and Britain's Foreign Office have been the most direct criticism by Washington and London of New Delhi thus far in this case. «Resolving differences requires diplomats on the ground.

Sharif was convicted, and subsequently forced to stay in self-imposed exile in London. This is also the second time when Sharif has ended his self-imposed exile and returned to his homeland. The first instance goes back to 2007.

By Kanishka Singh and Costas Pitas

Four-time NBA champion Iguodala announced his retirement Friday after 19 seasons with four teams. Iguodala, 39, won all of his titles with the Golden State Warriors and was the 2015 NBA Finals Most Valuable Player. The 2011-12 All-Star and 2012 Olympic gold medalist said he turned down interest from the Warriors and other teams before deciding to step away to spend more time with his family. While not unexpected, the Warriors were willing to bring Iguodala back if he had desired to continue. He averaged 11.3 points, 4.9 rebounds, 4.2 assists and 1.4 steals in 1,231 games (784 starts) with the Philadelphia 76ers (2004-12), Denver Nuggets (2012-13), Warriors (2013-19, 2021-23) and Miami Heat (2019-21). Iguodala made the 2004-05 All-Rookie first team and the All-Defensive teams in 2010-11 (second team) and 2013-14 (first team). His championships with Golden State came in 2015, 2017, 2018 and 2022. His teams made the playoffs 15 times and he appeared in 177 postseason games (107 starts), averaging 9.4 points, 4.4 rebounds and 3.5 assists. In the 2015 Finals against Cleveland, he earned MVP honors after averaging 16.3 points, 5.8 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.3 steals and playing outstanding defense against Cavaliers star LeBron James throughout the six-game series. The Sixers drafted Iguodala with the No. 9 pick in 2004 out of Arizona. He earned a gold medal with the United States at the 2012 Summer Games in London. Iguodala also won a FIBA world championship in 2010 in Turkey.

Oct. 13-19, 2023

Pakistan prime minister Nawaz Sharif has arrived in the UAE to meet a select group of people a day ahead of his return to Pakistan without the fear of immediate arrest upon landing, according to a media report on Friday. Sharif, also the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) supremo, landed in Dubai late on Thursday night and is expected to return to Pakistan on a chartered flight, ending a self-imposed four-year exile in London, Geo News reported. In Pakistan, the Islamabad High Court on Thursday provided temporary relief to Sharif as it granted the 73-year-old former prime minister a protective bail in the Avenfield and Al-Azizia corruption cases until October 24.

Mike Skinner is doing it all himself — even if it takes years. He wrote, directed, edited and starred in a feature-length movie, "The Darker the Shadow, the Brighter the Light." It is accompanied by an album of the same name released last Friday — the first album from The Streets in 12 years. Formed in London in the early 1990s, The Streets' debut record «Original Pirate Material» was released in 2002 and became an instant classic.