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Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the messaging app Telegram, was arrested in Paris over the weekend over allegations that his platform is being used for illicit activity such as drug trafficking and the distribution of child sexual abuse images

Olympic champion Emmanuel Wanyonyi of Kenya inched ever so close to the men's 800 metres world record on Thursday, missing the global mark by two tenths of a second in winning the Lausanne Diamond League with the second fastest time in history. Wanyonyi, who turned 20 during the Paris Olympics, clocked one minute 41.11 seconds to narrowly miss the world mark of 1:40.91 set by Kenya's David Rudisha at the 2012 London Olympics. The young Kenyan ferociously chased the green lights in the inner lane that keep pace with the world record in ideal 25 C conditions, just missing Rudisha's record but matching Wilson Kipketer's 1997 time as second fastest ever run.

Emily in Paris as well. What’s different this time is the way Emily, played by Lily Collins, dresses. She looks more Parisian than before, reflecting how her character has matured, influenced by her surroundings.

Sumit Antil, left for the Paris Paralympics in advance to get acclimatised to the conditions. The 16 para athletes will stay at hotels in Paris for a few days before entering the Games Village on August 25, three days before the Opening Ceremony. The likes of Antil, who is bidding to become the first Indian to defend his Paralympics gold, will train at facilities near the French capital to acclimatise with the weather conditions there. Para athletics events will be held from August 30 to September 8, the closing day of the Paralympics, at Stade de France, the same venue where the able-bodied athletes competed during the Paris Olympics.

Lily Collins, star of the hit Netflix series Emily in Paris, has recently cast doubt on the potential for a fifth season of the popular romantic comedy. During an interview on Vanity Fair’s Still Watching podcast, Collins, who plays the lead role of Emily Cooper, expressed uncertainty about the future of the series created by Darren Star. Her comments have left fans questioning the prospects for the show’s continuation. Collins remarked, “We don’t even know what the endgame is when we start a season, because we don’t know where the season’s going to finish”, as per a report by Coming Soon. This uncertainty reveals the challenges in predicting the show’s trajectory, with decisions about future seasons still up in the air.

Raygun, also known as Rachael Gunn, was under heavy criticism recently following her Olympic performances in Paris. Australian university lecturer, 36, participated in the breaking (breakdancing) competition, but her outrageous performance choices and manner drew a lot of criticism. Her routines, which included moves like the sprinkler and kangaroo-inspired hops, were heavily criticized online. This reaction had significant effects on the small but passionate hip-hop community in Australia, as per the reports of Yahoo sports. Within the Australian breaking scene, the backlash against Raygun caused a stir. Many thought her performance fell short of the high expectations they have for someone performing on such a big stage. Australian hip-hop pioneer Spice said that the unfavorable press appeared to be pushing their local scene back and questioned the expectations for Olympic representation. In spite of the criticism, several in the community stood up for Raygun, saying that any objective assessment of her work was eclipsed by the harsh criticism coming from all around the world.

Olympics, wrestler Vinesh Phogat said that her fight against the Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) would continue and hoped that «truth will prevail». Hundreds of supporters had gathered outside the IGI airport here on Saturday to give a rousing welcome to Vinesh who was disqualified for being overweight after reaching the 50kg final at the Olympics. Vinesh's appeal against her disqualification was rejected by the ad-hoc division of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS). On her way to Balali from Delhi, Vinesh was felicitated by her supporters and khap panchayats in several villages as it took her almost 13 hours to cover 135 kms.

Jerry Epstein at his home, was a rather unpleasant one, and that he had left her very 'unsettled'. The disgraced financer was convicted of sexual offence but long before it, Melinda had despised his work relations with her then husband Bill Gates, which she also spoke about in an old interview in CBS from 2022.

Blake Crouch's novel, will continue to explore its complex narrative and multiverse themes.

Lily Collins' Emily returns to Paris with her signature blend of fashion and chaos as Emily in Paris Season 4 Part 1 unfolds. After the tumultuous ending of Season 3, where Gabriel (Lucas Bravo) appeared set to achieve a Michelin star, and Camille (Camille Razat) dropped the bombshell of her pregnancy, the new season picks up with heightened tension and unresolved relationships. Over the course of five episodes, Emily finds herself at the center of a complicated love triangle, forced to make a heart-wrenching decision between two men vying for her affection.

Japanese stocks are leading gains in world markets after Wall Street close to its record heights as data showed the U.S. economy is holding up better than expected

Grant Hill needs to commit to, so that Team USA continues its winning streak in basketball.

Kylian Mbappe for Real Madrid? The France captain pulled on the famous white jersey of the Spanish champions for the first time in a competitive match and marked the occasion with the second goal in a 2-0 win over Atalanta in the UEFA Super Cup. Mbappe, who started and played 82 minutes at the National Stadium in Warsaw, met a pass from Jude Bellingham across the area with a shot into the top corner in the 68th minute. «He is inevitable,» Bellingham said of Mbappe.

National Bank of Canada’s co-head of U.S. fixed income sales and trading, Noel Heavey, has left the firm, according to people familiar with the matter.

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant were recently seen shopping for jewelry in Panama during their honeymoon. A video uploaded on Instagram captures the newly married couple inside a jewelry store, where they cheerfully posed with the store's staff. Radhika Merchant chose a laid-back look, wearing a striped t-shirt paired with white pants and sporting relaxed, beachy waves. She kept her appearance understated by not wearing any jewelry. Anant opted for a tropical print shirt, which has quickly become a hallmark of his style. Anant is the younger son of Mukesh Ambani, the chairman of Reliance Industries, and his wife, Nita Ambani.

Imane Khelif earned a gold medal in Paris, the boxer who faced international scrutiny and misconceptions about her sex is likely to name Elon Musk and JK Rowling in her complaint against «cyber bullying», according to Variety. Khelif, who had been in the docks before over her gender eligibility, faced severe criticism after defeating Itanian boxer Angela Carini in an opening-round bout in just 46 seconds at the Olympics. After winning gold in the Olympics, Khelif filed a legal complaint in France. «JK Rowling and Elon Musk are named in the lawsuit, among others,» attorney Nabil Boudi told Variety on Tuesday. Boudi also said that former US President Donald Trump would be part of the probe. However, he said it wasn't clear if he would be named in the complaint.

Paris Olympics 2024 is one of the biggest sporting events this year around, and there have been some amazing contest and competition this time, with some some superb medal hauls for Team USA and other countries, who are perched right on top of the Paris Olympics medal tally. This Olympics has been riddled with a lot of controversy but it has been superseded by the amount of competitive intensity that has enthralled fans and followers of the Paris Olympics 2024.

Netflix's beloved romantic comedy series Emily in Paris. The much-anticipated Emily in Paris Season 4 is set to premiere this week, bringing with it a fresh batch of episodes that promise to reignite the charm, drama, and fashionable escapades that have made the show a global sensation. As viewers prepare to dive back into the world of Emily Cooper, the ex-pat marketing executive navigating life in the City of Light, excitement is building for what is expected to be one of the most thrilling seasons yet, as per a report by Netflix Life.

Fly Me To The Moon, will be making its digital debut on Apple TV+. Following a brief theatrical run, the film, which features Channing Tatum and Scarlett Johansson, is now available for rent or purchase on the streaming platform. The movie, a satirical take on conspiracy theories surrounding NASA’s moon landing, has sparked considerable interest and discussion.