Web archive - July 24, 2024

World

Sudan faces acute hunger crisis affecting 26 million people: UN

A UN spokesman warned that 750,000 people in Sudan are just one step away from famine, facing a worst-case scenario.

Entertainment

YouTuber Chris Stuckmann's 'Shelby Oaks' journey: From YouTube movie buff to filmmaker

YouTuber and film critic Chris Stuckmann discusses his journey to make his first feature film, Shelby Oaks.

Entertainment

Jon Voight alleges daughter Angelina Jolie's support for Palestine influenced by antisemitic people

Jon Voight criticized Angelina Jolie's continued support for the Palestinians.

World

UK to end housing asylum seekers in 'floating prison' by January

Minister Dame Angela Eagle announced plans to clear the asylum backlog and make savings on accommodation costs.

World

Asian markets lack direction as disappointing US tech earnings impact stocks; yen strengthens

Investor sentiment remained fragile in the world's second-biggest economy despite stimulation efforts.

World

Quant funds in China hit hard by deep losses amid regulatory crackdown

China's onshore A-share quant hedge funds see 8.6% loss in H1, down from 3.2% gain in 2023.

Spotlight

Snoop Dogg to carry Paris Olympic torch

The rapper joins French celebrities and a Ukrainian former athlete in carrying the flame along its final leg

Entertainment

Celine Dion to headline Paris Olympics for first performance since Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis

Dion is well-acquainted with the Olympics.

Pakistan

Mastermind of Karachi Police Office attack killed in CTD operation

Terrorist opens fire to evade arrest, succumbs to injuries in hospital after shootout with police

World

Zelenskyy stresses need to end war 'as soon as possible'

Zelenskyy emphasized peace issues during his meeting with Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin in Kyiv.