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Francis will travel to Lisbon from Aug. 2-6 to attend the World Youth Day global gathering of young Catholics, which is expected to bring together hundreds of thousands of pilgrims. Bordalo II, known for his political art pieces often made from garbage, shared pictures and videos of the carpet, featuring humongous 500-euro ($551) notes, being rolled out down the venue's stairs on Thursday in a protest he described as the «walk of shame». «At the time when many people are fighting to keep their homes, their work and their dignity, millions worth of public funds have been invested to sponsor the (papal) tour,» the artist, whose real name is Artur Bordalo, wrote on Instagram. Official estimates in January showed the event would cost 161 million euros, to be paid by the government, the Catholic Church, the city council of Lisbon and nearby Loures.

Also read: Tiger Global raises over $2 billion for 16th PE fund, misses target over tech valuation concerns: Report International Tiger Day holds significant importance in raising awareness about the critical issues surrounding tiger conservation. Tigers, classified as endangered in various regions, face grave threats to their existence, such as habitat loss and poaching Here are ten key reasons why this day plays a vital role in advocating for tiger protection: Also read: 50 years of Project Tiger; here's what it is and significance Tigers are found across various Asian countries, necessitating international collaboration to protect them effectively.

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King the Land (Season 1) — Netflix Original: The final episodes will be available on August 5th and 6th. My Happy Marriage (Season 1) — Netflix Original: New episodes will be released every Wednesday. Nineteen to Twenty (Season 1) — Netflix Original: New episodes will be available on August 1st. Movies and Shows

Two related stories hit my desk this week, both about the perils of wokeism and increasing backlash against diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).

Ladybug & Cat Noir, The Movie 2 has been confirmed. This an upcoming animated movie, which is based on Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug & Cat Noir and is a sequel to Ladybug & Cat Noir: The Movie, has been slated for release in 2026. The details about the cast and production have emerged. Since its debut in 2015, Miraculous: Tales of Ladybug and Cat Noir has garnered worldwide popularity. The French cartoon centers on a teenage girl, who transforms into Ladybug, fighting crime alongside her classmate, Cat Noir, unaware of his true identity. The franchise's movie adaptation, Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir the Movie, recently premiered on Netflix on July 28, following its release in France. Excitement continues to build as a sequel, Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir the Movie 2, was confirmed in 2021. While an official release date is yet to be announced, fans can expect the sequel in 2026, marking 11 years since the show's inception. During a TikTok interview on July 3, 2023, Jeremy Zag, the creator of Ladybug, revealed that the script for the second film is complete, suggesting smooth production progress. The cast for Miraculous: Ladybug & Cat Noir the Movie 2 is anticipated to include the voice actors from the original series, such as Cristina Valenzuela as Marinette Dupain-Cheng (Ladybug), Bryce Papenbrook as Adrien Agreste (Cat Noir), Matt Mittelman as Plagg, Mela Lee as Tiki, and more. ZAG, the movie's production company, will once again spearhead the project, with Jeremy Zag likely serving as director, producer and co-writer alongside Bettina Lopez Mendoza.

General Abdourahamane Tiani, Niger’s presidential guard chief, who led the coup against President Mohamed Bazoum leaving him detained, has named himself as the new leader of the country. In an address, General Abdourahamane Tiani also sought the support of people in leading the country.

Two senior business executives have abruptly left the board of the body representing rugby league players as it continues its messy fight with the NRL over work conditions and control of funds.

covid virus with 113 unique mutations and leveled it as the «most mutated version». Earlier, the Omicron virus with 50 mutations was said to be the most mutated coronavirus, according to reports.

England have bowled their way back into the fifth Ashes Test after claiming five wickets in the middle session of day two to heap the pressure back on Australia at The Oval.

Niger defended the takeover on state television Friday and asked for support from the nation and international partners, as concerns grew that the political crisis could set back the country's fight against jihadists and increase Russia's influence in West Africa. Various factions of Niger's military have reportedly wrangled for control since members of the presidential guard detained President Mohamed Bazoum, who was elected two years ago in Niger's first peaceful, democratic transfer of power since independence from France.

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) — U.S. labor costs increased less than expected in the second quarter as wage growth cooled a bit, offering a boost to the Federal Reserve in the fight against inflation.

Poland's lawmakers have voted to approve an amended but divisive law on Russian influences believed to be targeting the opposition and criticized by the U.S. and the European Union

Russian President Vladimir Putin is courting leaders from Africa at a summit, hailing the continent’s growing role in global affairs and offering to expand political and business ties

Adidas is releasing a second batch of high-end Yeezy sneakers after cutting ties with rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West

Casino mogul Steve Wynn to pay $10 million fine to end Nevada fight over claims of workplace sexual misconduct

(Reuters) — Colgate-Palmolive (NYSE:CL) raised annual organic sales and profit forecasts on Friday, banking on price hikes and resilient demand for its self-care and pet nutrition products.

Back in June, I wrote that in a perfect world, oil would be at $80 a barrel then itself, $90 in July and $100 by August. Well, it’s taken a little longer to get both U.S. crude and global benchmark Brent moving appropriately higher. But it’s still not a perfect world by any means, because this new rally in oil might worsen an old problem: inflation.

As per the report, the incident took place on Wednesday. The accused professor was seated next to the 24-year-old victim on the flight, which took off at 5.30 am from Delhi. According to the lady doctor's allegation, the accused made unwanted physical contact with her before the plane was set to touch down at the Mumbai airport, a police official told PTI.

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