Web archive - August 8, 2024

World

Protests erupt in Serbia over proposed lithium mine by Rio Tinto

Farmer-led rally raising alarm over environmental impact against developing Europe’s largest lithium project in Serbia

Entertainment, Sports

Olympic Muffin Man Henrik Christiansen’s humorous warning to fans before swimming in the Seine

Henrik Christiansen’s lighthearted message to fans before swimming in the Seine.

Pakistan

PML-N’s Irfan Siddiqui resigns from Senate education committee

Raahat Jamali replaces Siddiqui, who will now serve on the National Health Committee

Entertainment

Florida man hides in bushes after throwing spaghetti sauce at mother

A Florida man was arrested after throwing spaghetti sauce at his mother and then hiding from the police in the bushes.

Sports

Tim Nielsen appointed as Pakistan Test team's high-performance coach

The Australian joins Pakistan's coaching staff ahead of Test series against Bangladesh

Pakistan

Physical remand of Imran, Bushra extended by 11 days in new Toshakhana reference

Couple has already completed 24 days in remand in connection with the new NAB reference investigation

Entertainment

Henry Cavill’s cameo in ‘Deadpool & Wolverine’ left him feeling sick from cigar smoke, director says

Director Shawn Levy reveals Henry Cavill's dedication to his role in 'Deadpool & Wolverine,' despite getting sick.

Sports, World

Indian wrestler Antim Panghal, staff deported from Paris Olympics 2024

The wrestler’s sister was caught impersonating her while she was going to the Games Village to retrieve belongings

Entertainment

Selena Gomez teases engagement with Benny Blanco in a new Instagram post

Selena Gomez's latest Instagram story has fans speculating about an engagement with Benny Blanco.

Pakistan

Electricity prices increased by Rs2.56 per unit for June

Lifeline consumers and K-Electric users are exempt from this hike