Landmark Tokyo jazz club Body & Soul to close after 50-year run-
The renowned jazz club Body & Soul, a cornerstone of Japan’s jazz scene, will close at the end of September after more than half a century of live performances. “For me, jazz is life itself,” owner Kyoko Seki said. “The club was a space where fans and musicians gathered and created something new. I feel... Read More
Daniel Kinahan arrested in United Arab EmiratesDaniel Kinahan has been arrested in the United Arab Emirates-
Mr Kinahan, who is in his 40s, was arrested on foot of an arrest warrant issued by the Irish courts in relation to alleged serious organised crime offences. Gardaí said they are aware of “the arrest of an Irish National in the United Arab Emirates”. They added that the arrest “remains a matter for the... Read More
Media: Next US-Iran talks expected this weekend-
New developments are arising that may signal an end to the conflict between the US and Iran. US President Donald Trump says talks will “go on over the weekend.” Trump told reporters on Friday: “We’re having a big day. We’ll see how it all turns out, but it should be good.” Axios reports the two... Read More
Top US general says his forces ‘have eyes on every Iranian port’ –
US forces in the Middle East continue to fully enforce the maritime blockade against ships entering or exiting Iranian ports and coastal areas and can maintain the blockade as long as needed, the head of the United States Central Command said Friday. “We are watching every Iranian ship in every port period, full stop,” Adm.... Read More
Counter-terror police probe claims of drone threat to Israeli embassy in London-
The Metropolitan Police put in place a cordon around Kensington Gardens, nearby the Embassy of Israel, closing the area to the public while officers are “assessing a number of discarded items”, the force said.Increased police presence in Kensington Gardens, near Israeli embassy Police in protective gear are investigating whether items found near the Israeli embassy... Read More
Avengers reassemble and Top Gun flies back – Hollywood studios preview their new movies, Some of the most hotly anticipated films of the next couple of years have been previewed at the annual gathering of the cinema industry, CinemaCon, in Las Vegas this week-
The event gives fans and cinema owners a glimpse of the biggest movies coming down the tracks, with footage and trailers screened there – often before they’re posted online. A-list stars and directors were on hand to give peeks at what to expect. From the Avengers to Ariana Grande to an AI Val Kilmer.Disney showcased... Read More
Unforgivable I wasn’t told Mandelson failed vetting,’ says ‘furious’ PM
Starmer to correct record to MPs over Mandelson vetting, Sky News understands Sir Keir Starmer will go to the House of Commons on Monday to correct the record about the vetting of Peter Mandelson, Sky’s political editor Beth Rigby understands. The prime minister is expected to make a statement to MPs correcting his previous statements that Lord... Read More
Aston Villa cruised into the UEFA Europa League (UEL) semi-finals by thumping Bologna 7-1 on aggregate, with tonight’s 4-0 win their ninth successive victory in major European home matches-
Bologna’s hopes of progression at kick-off looked fanciful, but a strong start offered encouragement. Federico Bernardeschi forced the returning Emiliano Martínez into a save early on, while Jonathan Rowe looked particularly dangerous down the left. He was marshalled well by Matty Cash, and Villa soon displayed their ruthless edge to take the lead on the... Read More
Mumbai’s IPL campaign fizzles amid Bumrah’s barren run – CNA
Mumbai Indians head coach Mahela Jayawardene has defended Jasprit Bumrah after the struggling pace spearhead went a fifth Indian Premier League match without a wicket in Thursday’s seven-wicket defeat by Punjab Kings. After winning their opening match of the season for the first time since 2012, it has been all downhill for five-times champions Mumbai... Read More
South Korea’s runaway wolf finally captured-
After nine-day searchNeukgu, the two-year-old wolf who broke loose from a South Korean zoo and captured the nation’s attention, has finally been captured following a nine-day-long search. Neukgu was captured near an expressway on Friday at 00:44 local time (16:44 GMT), according to the government of Daejeon, the central city where his zoo was located.... Read More