Defending champion Carlos Alcaraz won his second-straight French Open men’s title after a thrilling five-set match against Jannik Sinner on Sunday. Alcaraz, who won his fifth Grand Slam tournament in as many finals, produced one of the greatest comebacks in the history of the clay-court tournament. “I’m just proud. I’m …
Read More »3 ancient tombs of prominent statesmen discovered in Egypt
Archaeologists in Egypt have unveiled the millennia-old tombs of three senior statesmen, identified by inscriptions left on the tombs. The three sites in the city of Luxor date to the New Kingdom era, Egypt’s Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities said on social media, which ranged from about 1550 to 1070 …
Read More »Gary Rhodes, chef credited with modernizing British cuisine, dies at 59 but family keeps cause of death private today
Dubai, United Arab Emirates — Celebrity chef Gary Rhodes, who helped transform the stodgy reputation of British food, has died aged 59 with his wife Jennie by his side, his family said Wednesday. Rhodes’ family said in a statement that he died Tuesday, but did not elaborate on the cause of …
Read More »Jim Carrey cartoon enrages Benito Mussolini’s granddaughter Alessandra Mussolini, so she engages in Twitter war with his defenders
The granddaughter of Italian fascist dictator Benito Mussolini has engaged in a very modern war with supporters of actor-turned-political cartoonist Jim Carrey. The “Ace Ventura: Pet Detective” star tweeted a photo of his latest work on Saturday, depicting the real-life scene of the slain Mussolini and his mistress hanging from …
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