Web archive - July 8, 2024

Entertainment

Brad Pitt and girlfriend Ines de Ramon seen holding hands at British Grand Prix in England

The first trailer for Brad Pitt's latest film, F1, premiered the same day.

World

Turkish VP congratulates new leaders of Iran and UK on election victories

Cevdet Yilmaz congratulated Iran's Masoud Pezeshkian and the UK's Keir Starmer on their recent election victories.

Entertainment

Did Drake forbid Kendrick Lamar songs at Michael Rubin’s all-white Fourth of July bash?

Throughout the night, various DJs were reportedly on duty, but none played any music by Kendrick Lamar.

World

UK’s Labour government launches new Border Security Command to fight smuggling gangs

The move comes after Labour's election win, with the Home Secretary appointing a commander to lead the initiative.

Pakistan

Tauqeer Nasir accuses Shah Rukh Khan of copying his roles in hit movies, demands credit

Tauqeer highlights how his small details were replicated in movies like ‘Kabhi Alvida Naa Kehna'

Entertainment

Modern Family Alum revealed as worst guest on Taylor Strecker's Podcast

Taylor Strecker, a popular podcaster, has revealed that Eric Stonestreet was her worst guest ever.

World

US and Australia pledge improved Pacific banking amid growing Chinese influence

Pacific nations struggle as Western banks limit USD access by ending relationships and closing operations.

World

Fewer UK companies planning price hikes, survey reveals

BCC survey: sales and cashflow back to pre-pandemic levels; 58% expect higher turnover in 12 months.

World

Xi Jinping hosts Hungarian premier Orban in Beijing

Viktor Orban met Russia’s president in Moscow last week before his China trip.

World

2024 set to be world's hottest year after record-breaking June

Data suggests 2024 could be hottest year ever, driven by human-caused climate change and El Nino, scientists say.