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Zainab JiwaZendaya’s reaction to Zainab’s outfit got 19m TikTok views”I can’t zip this! Mummm?”This was 29-year-old Zainab Jiwa, calling out for help squeezing into a corset while filming a “get-ready-with-me” TikTok video. It’s a scene many 20-somethings still living at home will relate to.The difference is, Zainab was on her way to the recent London premiere of The Odyssey, one of the summer’s biggest blockbusters.She was invited there as a guest and says she caught the eye of Hollywood megastar Zendaya, thanks to her custom look: a striking gold gown complete with a hood.”It was just a stare-off for a…
Collins Photo AgencyDaniel Kinahan pictured in 2016The Irish government jet carrying suspected crime boss Daniel Kinahan has departed Dubai for Dublin.The 49-year-old was arrested in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in April and is being extradited to the Republic of Ireland to face a charge of directing a criminal organisation.Kinahan will be immediately charged upon his arrival in Dublin and then brought by Gardaí (Irish police) to appear before the non-jury, three judge Special Criminal Court on Sunday evening.A large-scale security operation is in place. Ahead of the extradition the Irish Prison Service bought a bulletproof and bombproof van which…
Tielemans cameo against PSG hints at Man Utd futureManchester United’s £35m signing Youri Tielemans makes an impressive debut in the 1-1 friendly draw against Paris St-Germain in Gothenburg.14 hrs agoMan Utd
X/ReutersThe islands of Amami and Okinawa are the parts of Japan most affected by the typhoonTyphoon Dolphin has cut power to at least 44,000 buildings and injured at least five people after hitting Japan’s Okinawa island on Saturday.Flights to and from Okinawa’s main airport – Naha International Airport – were cancelled as it closed on Friday as the storm arrived.The storm had maximum wind speeds of 162km/h (101mph) on Saturday and has been categorised as a “very strong” typhoon by the Japan Meteorological Agency, which warned of high waves, storm surges and lightning strikes.Dolphin is expected to make landfall on…
Watch: “Smells really bad” – Residents endure rotting food stench after warehouse fireOn any typical day, Alexis Sicairos and his girlfriend have a line of patrons waiting to order a banana buzz latte or a cloud matcha at their Los Angeles coffee stand. But now, the street corner where they sit is largely empty.The reason is clear the second you walk into the neighbourhood: it stinks. On 17 June, a fire destroyed a large cold-storage warehouse in the area, leaving behind some 85 million lb (39 million kg) of rotting food, including beef, pork, poultry and seafood. Nearly two months…
Paul Archuleta/Getty ImagesThe US blogger Perez Hilton is in a “serious but stable” condition after being admitted to hospital, according to his family.Emergency services were called to his Miami home on Tuesday after members of the public reported concerns while watching a TikTok livestream. The Miami sheriff’s office confirmed they attended a scene of a man “livestreaming acts of self-harm” on Tuesday. They did not confirm his name but said the man was alone in the house at the time.A statement released on the 48-year-old’s website said he “experienced significant blood loss” and his treatment and recovery would be a…
Getty ImagesOman has said positive talks have been taking place with Iran over an agreement to secure a shipping route through the Strait of Hormuz, as Tehran warned that any deal would not see an immediate reopening of the vital waterway.Both sides suggested on Saturday that discussions were progressing, but a timeline on any deal being finalised remained unclear. Oman’s foreign ministry warned against attacks on shipping that could hamper that.Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said talks were in their final stages but the reopening of the strait remained “subject to other conditions”.Tehran has effectively blockaded the waterway, through which…
Abid BhatAuqib replaced Jasprit Bumrah in the squad for the series against Sri Lanka beginning 15 August”You play with so many cricket stars. Why don’t you take selfies with them?”Bilal Ahmad Dar once asked his young cousin, Auqib Nabi.Auqib smiled and replied: “One day I will reach a place where they will want to take selfies with me.”Years later, that prediction has come true.For a region where conflict, harsh winters and limited infrastructure have long restricted sporting opportunities, Auqib’s selection is being seen as a landmark moment.Raised in a small village in Baramulla district, Auqib grew up playing on local…
Getty ImagesAll the new wedding outfits are paid for by the Kano state government Celebrations have turned the northern Nigerian city of Kano into a riot of colour and excitement over the last week as 1,500 couples married at a mass wedding.For days the city’s streets have been buzzing with bridal parties and their families preparing outfits and attending other organised events.On Friday, brides in red hijabs with grooms in matching red hats and white robes went the palace of the Emir, the city’s traditional Muslim leader, for the main ceremony where they officially became husband and wife.The nuptials culminated…
EPA/ShutterstockAn emergency response to major wildfires was launched in the Gironde region in late JulyAfter wildfires caused more damage in France this year than at any time since World War Two, many are left asking a single question: Why?A major driver is that climate is changing as a result of the well-documented way humanity is burning fossil fuels. Temperatures are only rising.But with records showing that nine out of 10 French wildfires are started by humans, the government in Paris is trying to attribute blame – although it is itself accused of being underprepared for the infernos that have now…