Nathalie Baye, prolific star of French and Hollywood cinema, dies aged 77

Actor who worked with the great French auteurs in the 1970s and 80s and starred in Spielberg’s Catch Me if You Can died of Lewy body dementia, says familyThe French film star Nathalie Baye, who starred in Steven Spielberg’s Catch Me If You Can, has died at the age of 77, her family said on Saturday.Baye, a stalwart of French cinema, starred in about 80 films and took home the best actress César, France’s equivalent of the Oscars, four times, including three years running from 1981 to 1983. She died on Friday evening at her home in Paris from Lewy body dementia, her family told AFP. Continue re

Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool: Underwriting capacity to be created will be inadequate: Industry experts

The Union Cabinet on Saturday approved the creation of Bharat Maritime Insurance Pool’ (BMI Pool) with a sovereign guarantee of ₹12,980 crore aimed at insulating India’s maritime trade from global volatility

La tragedia di Suio, la famiglia era alle terme per festeggiare il compleanno di Gabriele

La madre è una studentessa in Scienza tecniche psicologiche cliniche e preventive all’università eCampus, il padre dirige uno studio legale e di commercialista. Avevano lasciato Roma per ritagliarsi qualche giorno di svago

La tragedia di Latina, la famiglia era alle terme per festeggiare il compleanno di Gabriele

La madre è una studentessa in Scienza tecniche psicologiche cliniche e preventive all’università eCampus, il padre dirige uno studio legale e di commercialista. Avevano lasciato Roma per ritagliarsi qualche giorno di svago

WSJ: советники Трампа не ожидали быстрой блокировки Ормузского пролива

Falling fertility, debt and AI: is the US headed toward a population crisis?

Americans having less kids plus an ageing population could be a recipe for disaster that further erodes social stabilityRemember environmentalist Paul Ehrlich’s 1960s-vintage prediction about how overpopulation would deplete the Earth’s resources and condemn millions to starvation? His Malthusian condemnation of humanity’s voracious appetite has kept a grip on the debate over the future of the planet, even scaring the young out of having children.Ehrlich was wrong. Yet as we have come around to the thought that overpopulation won’t kill us all, we are being walloped by another demographic emer

Harmeet Dhillon: DoJ lawyer a top contender for Trump’s retribution mission

Pugilistic presence has laid waste to civil rights decision – her take-no-prisoners approach has alarmed legal experts but earned president’s plauditsWhen Donald Trump abruptly fired Pam Bondi earlier this month, he made it clear that an unmistakable priority for the justice department would be using the nation’s top law enforcement agency to seek retribution against his political rivals.For months, Trump pressured Bondi to move ahead with prosecutions against James Comey, Letitia James, Adam Schiff and other rivals, even publicly venting his frustration with Bondi in October. The justice depa

Virginia’s redistricting vote ‘a critical step’ for the swing state

Purple state which recently elected a Democratic governor will now choose whether to replace existing voting maps with ones that favor DemocratsNearly three months to the day after his term as Virginia’s governor ended, Republican Glenn Youngkin stood in an unshaded corner of an office parking lot to warn dozens of conservative activists that they were in the midst of “the most important election” in the commonwealth’s 237-year history.The question before the voters casting ballots at an early voting precinct a few yards away in the city of Leesburg ahead of Tuesday’s special election was whet

Canadian astronaut’s bon mots help heal wounds from French language row

Jeremy Hansen praised for speaking French in space after Air Canada chief’s linguistic snub exposed tensions and drew rebuke from PMFew people foresaw humanity’s quest for the moon as accurately as the 19th-century French author Jules Verne, whose two works –From the Earth to the Moon and Around the Moon – anticipated many of the features of modern lunar exploration.But Verne’s language had never been spoken in deep space until the Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen uttered four words during Nasa’s recent Artemis II mission. Continue reading...

Експерт пояснив, як Україна зриває російський план захоплення Одеси

Ураження ВДК - це зниження спроможностей росіян у Чорному морі, вважає Кузан.

Australia and Japan sign contracts for $7bn warships deal

Defence deal is the latest example of deepening ties between Canberra and Tokyo amid shared concerns over China's rise.

India, US to begin three-day trade pact talks in Washington from April 20

As the tariff landscape has changed in the US, both sides may like to relook at the framework of the agreement, the text of which was released on February 7

Starmer would have blocked Mandelson appointment if he knew about failed vetting, ministers say – as it happened

The prime minister’s leadership is still in the spotlight after Peter Mandelson was appointed US ambassador after he failed security vettingOur Scotland correspondent Libby Brooks has written this piece on how Scottish voters are being attracted to Reform UK, and how it reflects attitudes to immigration.It’s Monday evening in Aberdeen, and George Preston is wearing his union flag suit to the Reform UK rally. He joined the party in 2024 as it gained ground in the north-east of Scotland with its first councillor defections from the Scottish Conservatives. Continue reading...

Starmer would have blocked Mandelson appointment if he had known about failed vetting, ministers say – as it happened

The prime minister’s leadership is still in the spotlight after Peter Mandelson was appointed US ambassador after he failed security vettingOur Scotland correspondent Libby Brooks has written this piece on how Scottish voters are being attracted to Reform UK, and how it reflects attitudes to immigration.It’s Monday evening in Aberdeen, and George Preston is wearing his union flag suit to the Reform UK rally. He joined the party in 2024 as it gained ground in the north-east of Scotland with its first councillor defections from the Scottish Conservatives. Continue reading...

"Він по життю переляканий": експерт пояснив, чи скасує Путін парад у Москві на 9 травня

Україна з кожним днем має все більше потенціалу, щоб досягнути Москви.

Три знаки Зодіаку зіткнуться з випробуваннями наступного тижня

У списку є представники знака Рак.

Cassano Magnago, ex parlamentare Maria Agostina Pellegatta lascia tutti i suoi averi al Comune

Esponente della sinistra e riferimento del movimento operaio a Varese. Deceduta ad aprile, ha lasciato all’amministrazione anche la sua villa di famiglia, con la richiesta che diventi una scuola d’arte e musica

Usa, indagine su Kushner: il genero di Trump fa affari con i sauditi mentre tratta per il governo

La Commissione Giustizia della Camera ha aperto un’inchiesta per conflitto d’interessi dell’inviato speciale per il Medio Oriente: l’anno scorso i fondi di Riad hanno messo due miliardi di dollari nella sua società

У 1963 році ця пісня стала хітом №1: її рекорд досі не побили

Трек зробив підлітка знаменитістю за лічені години.

Пезешкиан: США не имеют права лишать Иран ядерной программы

Трамп не объясняет, почему страна должна отказаться от своих прав

SWELECT Energy evaluates entry into wafer manufacturing business

The plans come at a time when MNRE has proposed to include solar wafers under the Approved List of Models and Manufacturers (ALMM) from June 1, 2028, if India’s cumulative capacity is around 15 GW

Neonato lasciato nella “Culla per la vita” a Bergamo, lettera della mamma: “Sei stato tanto amato”

Il piccolo è stato soccorso stamattina poco prima delle 10 dal personale del 118 e trasferito in ospedale. Il messaggio: “Ti auguro una vita piena di gioia e di serenità, che in questo momento non ti possiamo dare”

The GCC has unity, it now needs joint defence and development

Beyond supporting peace, GCC states need to work towards joint defence, energy security and economic development.

Знайомі три місяці: відомий поет-воїн одружився вдруге

Про заручини Павла Вишебаби та Анжеліки Кравець стало відомо лише два тижня тому.

Бетонні кулі вагою 400 тонн можуть накопичувати електроенергію на дні океану: як це працює

Stored Energy in the Sea - це система, яка використовує силу природи.

Юрій Весняний: коли свято за новим стилем і що зазвичай роблять у домі

День святого Юрія Переможця вважається важливим церковно-народним святом.

Corsi di magia a scuola: gli illusionisti insegnano la manualità ai bimbi. “Per scrivere in corsivo”

La preside Maria Ghiddi li ha fatti partire nella materna a Castelvetro, nel Modenese, e presto si faranno anche a Bologna: “Questi laboratori permettono ai piccoli di fare esercizi di destrezza con carte e palline, utili anche per la coordinazione visiva”

Новые переговоры США и Ирана могут пройти на следующей неделе

Evonith Steel to use ₹2,000 cr fundraise to pare debt, complete projects

While ₹1,750 crore will be used to pare debt, ₹250 crore will be set aside to complete ongoing projects and adding new lines, official says

Допоможе відігнати росіян: експерт назвав головну перевагу літаків Gripen

Цього року може розпочатися навчання українських пілотів на винищувачах Gripen.

Starmer would have blocked Mandelson appointment if he knew about failed vetting, ministers say – UK politics live

The prime minister’s leadership is still in the spotlight after Peter Mandelson was appointed US ambassador after he failed security vettingOur Scotland correspondent Libby Brooks has written this piece on how Scottish voters are being attracted to Reform UK, and how it reflects attitudes to immigration.It’s Monday evening in Aberdeen, and George Preston is wearing his union flag suit to the Reform UK rally. He joined the party in 2024 as it gained ground in the north-east of Scotland with its first councillor defections from the Scottish Conservatives. Continue reading...

Displaced Lebanese families return home despite Israeli attacks

Families travel south to inspect destroyed homes, unsure whether to stay as concerns about renewed conflict increase.

Le pape Léon XIV déplore en Angola les « catastrophes » provoquées par l’exploitation des ressources

Au premier jour de sa visite en Angola samedi 18 avril, le pape a critiqué une « logique d’exploitation » des richesses matérielles, lors d’un discours devant les autorités au palais présidentiel de Luanda.

Україна досить серйозно прорідила ППО в Криму: Криволап розкрив деталі

Росіяни намагаються захистити її, але з кожним днем це стає все важче.

Україна серйозно прорідила ППО росіян в Криму: Криволап розкрив деталі

Росіяни намагаються захистити її, але з кожним днем це стає все важче.

Українські полярники зіткнулися під водою з дуже небезпечним хижаком: унікальні кадри

Тварина швидко плаває у воді, розвиваючи швидкість до 40 км/год.

Middle East crisis live: Iran says handing over enriched uranium a ‘non-starter’ as strait of Hormuz remains shut

Iran’s top negotiator says both sides remain far apart after Tehran again closed strait of Hormuz after US said it would not end its blockadeFull report: Iran closes strait of Hormuz again ‘until US lifts blockade’UN secretary-general António Guterres has strongly condemned the killing of a French peacekeeper and the wounding of three others in an attack in southern Lebanon, spokesman Stéphane Dujarric said in a statement to the Associated Press.The UN peacekeeping force came under attack with small-arms fire on Saturday morning, with two of the injured hurt seriously, France’s president and t

Humanoid robots speed past humans in Beijing half-marathon

Humanoid robots raced alongside humans in a half-marathon in Beijing.

Сын Карлсона покинул администрацию Трампа после конфликта отца с президентом

Nifty 50, S&P 500 vs Gold: Four important facts that investors could be missing

Ratios, returns favour gold despite recent dip opening buying window for long-term investors

Rat poison found in baby food jar in Austria after product recall

Police say poison detected in jar of HiPP carrots and potatoes as maker says items may have been tampered withRat poison has been found in a jar of HiPP baby food, police in Austria have said, after a recall of the product from more than 1,000 Spar supermarkets in the country over safety fears.Police in Burgenland said in a statement that a sample from one of the 190g (7oz) jars of carrots and potatoes baby food reported by a customer had tested positive for rat poison. Continue reading...

Vodafone incentivised security staff to fine its own franchisees

Shopkeepers charged millions of pounds, including alleged £10,000 penalty for mistake that cost firm £7.08Vodafone incentivised its security staff to increase “clawbacks” levied on its own franchisees, as part of a programme that led to the telecoms group fining its own shopkeepers millions of pounds for seemingly small administrative errors.The policy – which included one alleged case of a £10,000 penalty for a franchisee whose mistake cost Vodafone £7.08 – involved setting “key performance indicators” (KPIs) for the telecoms group’s internal employees to collect total annual fines of £1.5m f

Дальневосточную ипотеку расширили на защитников приграничных территорий РФ

Zelensky condemns US extension of Russian sanctions waiver

The US argues that the waiver is meant to ease the energy supply crunch sparked by the US-Israel war with Iran.

Зрадниця Повалій відреагувала на конфіскацію будинку під Києвом: "Збиралася повернутися"

Співачка заявила, що будинок належав її матері.

Fire razes 200 homes in Sabah, leaving hundreds homeless

Sabah fire displaces 445 people as relief efforts focus on safety and immediate aid for victims in affected areas.

Scuola, ecco il calendario di inizio, ponti e pause per le festività

Si guarda al 2026/2027: le Regioni hanno già iniziato a pubblicare le prime date

Case a un euro e locali gratis per aprire attività. L’Italia dei borghi si reinventa per non sparire

Soluzioni diverse, problemi simili. E la convinzione che lo spopolamento non sia un destino ineluttabile, ma una sfida che si può affrontare, a patto di smettere di aspettare che qualcuno lo faccia dall'alto

Супруги в Мытищах были найдены мертвыми после ссоры из-за развода

Коні Пржевальського та вовки: як природа повертається до Чорнобиля навіть в умовах радіації

На цій території природа відновлюється відносно швидко та ефективно.

Bulgaria votes as pro-Russian former president leads in the polls

Eighth election in five years comes after government collapse in December, with stability and cost of living key issuesBulgarians are voting in the eighth parliamentary election in five years, with the clear frontrunner, the pro-Russian former president Rumen Radev, promising to stamp out corruption and end a succession of weak, short-lived governments.Radev, a Eurosceptic former fighter pilot who has opposed military support for Ukraine, stepped down from the presidency in January to run in the election, which comes after mass demonstrations forced out the previous government in December. Con

Чим краще снідати літнім людям: вчені дали однозначну відповідькиш

Цей продукт дуже доступний і є в холодильнику у кожного. Учені, у свою чергу, назвали 4 незаперечні переваги цього продукту для здоров’я.

Чим краще снідати літнім людям: вчені дали однозначну відповідь

Цей продукт дуже доступний і є в холодильнику у кожного. Учені, у свою чергу, назвали 4 незаперечні переваги цього продукту для здоров’я.

ITC bets big on protein-rich foods, eyes fast-growing health segment market

ITC has launched unique protein-focused products across various categories, leveraging consumer insights and innovation to create a differentiated portfolio in the growing health segment

Iran doubles down on closing the Strait of Hormuz as the ceasefire inches toward expiration

Ghalibaf, who is Iran's chief negotiator in talks with the United States, slammed the US blockade as a “naive decision made out of ignorance."