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Dozens of people are missing and one person has died after a boat carrying migrants sank near the border between Thailand and Malaysia.The vessel is believed to have capsized near the southern Thai island of Ko Tarutao on Thursday, the Malaysian Coast Guard said. Ten people have been rescued and the body of a woman was found floating in the sea. Maritime officials believe the victims are part of a group of about 300 people who had been travelling on a larger vessel before splitting onto small boats as they approached Malaysia. Those rescued near the Malaysian resort of Langkawi…
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Kelly Clarkson’s return to the Las Vegas stage was certainly a memorable night. The Kelly Clarkson Show host, 43, commemorated her return to her Studio Sessions residency at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace on Friday, November 7, by helping two separate couples celebrate relationship milestones. Viral footage revealed Clarkson’s reaction when one fan popped the question to his boyfriend in the front row. “Say, ‘yes,’ bitch,” Clarkson playfully demanded. Once the couple were officially engaged, it was time for them to seal the deal with a kiss in front of an entire arena full of witnesses. Related: A Timeline of…
Moses Itauma continues to impress, so much so that the debate surrounding him now centres on how he would fare against the very best in the world. Tony Bellew has recently weighed in on an all-British clash against ‘The Gypsy King,’ Tyson Fury.Itauma has won 11 of his 13 contests by stoppage, most recently finishing former world title challenger Dillian Whyte inside two minutes. His blend of speed, raw power and composure from the southpaw stance could pose problems for any heavyweight on the planet, and many are already high on his becoming a dominant champion.To do that, Itauma may…
Game TheoryWhy is Israel playing in European football? Samantha Johnson unpacks why the Israeli national team and clubs ended up under UEFA, why they’re not the only non-European country playing for Europe and how sport can defy geographyPublished On 9 Nov 20259 Nov 2025Click here to share on social mediashare2Share
When economist Thorstein Veblen coined the term “conspicuous consumption” in 1899, he was describing a new kind of social display: one where people bought goods not out of need but as “trophies of success.” To Veblen, the emerging “leisure class” proved its superiority not by labor or contribution but by its seeming exemption from work and its power to waste. The middle class, desperate to prove this distinction too, would spend an outsized portion of their income on glimmering dresses and other purchases meant to be seen by others. More than century later, Veblen’s theory hasn’t disappeared. But younger shoppers are…
Andrew is such a major topic on Paramount+’s Crutch — but who should play the mysterious character? Crutch, which premiered on Monday, November 3, introduced Tracy Morgan as a widower whose empty-nest plans get disrupted when his son (Jermaine Fowler) and daughter (Adrianna Mitchell) move back in and force him to adjust to his new normal. Jamilah’s (Mitchell) move back home came amid a separation from her husband, Andrew, who went to rehab for a gambling addiction. At the end of season 1, Jamilah was making plans to remain in New York when she received divorce papers from Andrew —…
Philadelphia Flyers Taking Their Time with Trevor Zegras Contract Talks Dave Pagnotta of The Fourth Period joined SiriusXM NHL Network Radio with Steve Kouleas and Martin Biron on Wednesday and was asked about Trevor Zegras, the Philadelphia Flyers, and where contract talks stand with him. NHLRumors.com Transcriptions Martin Biron: “What about Trevor Zegras? This is so interesting to me because he had 15 points two years ago. He only played 31 games that year, and last season he had 32, so he’s almost halfway to where he was last year in points total, and the fit in Philly seems to…
new video loaded: Protest Disrupts Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra Concert in ParisFour people were arrested after a protest at an Israeli Philharmonic Orchestra Concert in Paris on Thursday. Audience members shouted and set off flares during the show, according to French officials.By Bethlehem FelekeNovember 7, 2025
Welcome to Music Business Worldwide’s Weekly Round-up – where we make sure you caught the five biggest stories to hit our headlines over the past seven days. MBW’s Round-up is exclusively supported by BMI, a global leader in performing rights management, dedicated to supporting songwriters, composers and publishers and championing the value of music.This week, Danish music rights organization Koda sued US-based AI music generator Suno, claiming the company trained its AI model on copyrighted music without permission.Meanwhile, Live Nation reported another record third quarter, driven by surging global stadium activity and robust fan spending across all segments.Elsewhere, Spotify saw…