October 24, 2025 – Page 7

‘French things’: Who is the fedora-hat detective investigating Louvre museum heist? Internet’s latest obsession

The Louvre, the world’s most-visited museum, was targeted by thieves on Sunday, October 19, when they stole historic jewellery valued at 88 million euros ($102 million) in broad daylight.The heist was described as a “terrible failure” for the museum by Louvre Director Laurence des Cars, who has subsequently offered to resign. Caught on Camera: Louvre […]

Ram Gopal Varma reveals Shah Rukh Khan was first choice for Company before casting Ajay Devgn : Bollywood News

Filmmaker Ram Gopal Varma recently disclosed that he had first offered the role of Malik in his 2002 gangster drama Company to Shah Rukh Khan. However, after a single meeting with the actor, Varma decided to cast Ajay Devgn instead. Ram Gopal Varma reveals Shah Rukh Khan was first choice for Company before casting Ajay […]

EU embraces authoritarian Egypt for help on Gaza, migration

Egypt’s President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi, center rear, attends a dinner with EU leaders at EU-Egypt Summit in Brussels (Image credits: AP) As Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi visited Brussels for the first official summit between Egypt and the European Union, the bloc unlocked billions in EU aid and investments to strengthen economic cooperation with the country, […]

UAE: Abu Dhabi hosts first Kite World Cup with over 150 elite athletes at Fahid Island | World News

Abu Dhabi welcomes the world’s best kitesurfers for the inaugural Kite World Cup at Fahid Island/Image: WAM Abu Dhabi is set to make waves in the world of watersports as it hosts the first-ever Kite World Cup as part of the Fahid Island Watersports Festival, running from October 25 to November 2. The event will […]

US flights at risk: Government shutdown enters 23rd day; White House warns of travel disruptions

The Trump administration and Republican congressional leaders on Thursday cautioned that air travel disruptions are likely to worsen as the government shutdown enters its 23rd day, leaving federal workers without pay.Around 13,000 air traffic controllers and roughly 50,000 TSA officers are required to work despite the shutdown, with controllers set to miss their first full […]

EPack Prefab Surges 15% as Q2 Net Profit More Than Doubles | Udaipur Kiran

Mumbai, October 24 (Udaipur Kiran): Shares of EPack Prefab Technologies Ltd rallied over 15% on Thursday after the company reported a more than two-fold jump in consolidated net profit for the second quarter ended September 30, 2025. The stock was trading at ₹234.70, up ₹31.40 or 15.45%, from its previous close of ₹203.30 on the […]

Women’s World Cup: ‘Smriti Mandhana is outstanding, glad I don’t have to deal with her,’ says New Zealand’s Sophie Devine

Sophie Devine expressed relief that she will no longer face Smriti Mandhana in her ODI career. On Thursday, Devine witnessed New Zealand’s exit from the Women’s World Cup following a 53-run DLS loss at the DY Patil Sports Academy in Navi Mumbai. She had earlier announced that she would retire after the ongoing tournament. Devine […]

George Soros receives prize for work on Roma, Sinti rights

Alex Soros accepts the European Civil Rights Prize of the Sinti and Roma from Romani Rose (Image credits: AP) Noted human rights advocate and philanthropist George Soros has received the European Civil Rights Prize of the Sinti and Roma for his many years of work supporting Roma communities across Europe.The prize, awarded at a ceremony […]

Hungary: Orban, Magyar rally supporters on Memorial Day

Peace March walk on the Margaret Bridge in Budapest (Image credits: AP) Tens of thousands of Hungarians marched through the streets of Budapest on Thursday as rival political rallies were staged in the capital, marking Memorial Day for the Revolution of 1956, the anniversary of the country’s failed uprising against the Soviet Union.It coincides with […]

Women’s World Cup| IND vs NZ: How Colombo rain ruined Sophie Devine’s farewell Women’s World Cup campaign

If you were hoping for a fairy-tale farewell for Sophie Devine at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup, you might want to blame the clouds. Or perhaps the cricketing weather gods, who have been decidedly capricious this October. From a bright-eyed 17-year-old debutant to a 36-year-old White Ferns talisman, Devine’s ODI journey has been anything […]