Web archive - August 17, 2025

Entertainment

JADE criticises "white and straight and very privileged" Matty Healy over political neutrality

The 32-year-old, who rose to fame as part of Little Mix before going solo, is well known for her activism.

Entertainment

Gal Gadot gets candid about Disney's 'Snow White' box office failure amid political pressure

Gal Gadot claims pressure on celebrities to criticise Israel influenced the live-action movie's box office failure.

Sports

Pogba watches as Monaco start Ligue 1 season with a win

Georges Mikautadze scored the only goal as Lyon won 1-0 in northern France

Sports

Bayern beat Stuttgart in German Super Cup

Goals from Harry Kane and Luis Díaz sealed the Bavarians first title of the season

Sports

Spurs get Frank off to flier as Haaland sparks revamped Man City

Tottenham manager made a winning home debut with 3-0 victory over Burnley

Sports

Alcaraz to face Sinner in Cincinnati ATP final

Spanish second seed will play against world number one for the fourth time this season

Sports

Reserve Messi scores in Miami win while Son gets first MLS win

The 38-year-old Argentine striker was back on field after suffering from a minor muscle injury

Sports

Japan's Iwai grabs lead at LPGA Portland Classic

The 23-year-old rookie carded seven birdies and an eagle to move two shots clear after three rounds

Business

Industrial activity shrinks 3.67% in June

LSM contracts 0.74% in FY25 on cement, steel, machinery but QIM grows 4.14% YoY

Technology

Nintendo’s Mario Kart faces PETA criticism over ‘Cow’ character

PETA urged Nintendo to remove a nose ring from Mario Kart’s “Cow” character, calling it a symbol of animal cruelty