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Disney to raise monthly, annual fees for ESPN+ in US


July 13, 2021

Walt Disney will raise its monthly and annual subscription fees for sports streaming platform ESPN+ in the United States, the company said on Monday. The monthly price will be increased by $1 to $6.99, while the annual plan will cost $10 more at $69.99, Disney said. ESPN+ has about 14 million subscribers. The fees for those getting a bundle of …

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Khloe Kardashian’s family rallying behind her after Tristan Thompson split


July 13, 2021

Khloe Kardashian has the support of her family members who want her to move on from Tristan Thompson as soon as she can. The KUWTK star’s siblings want her to date someone who treats her the right way. Khloe on the other hand still has feelings for Tristan reportedly. “They have a complicated relationship. Khloé would love for them to be together,” …

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Cardi B crosses 100 million followers on Instagram


July 13, 2021

US rapper and songwriter Cardi B has crossed 100 million Instagram followers. Taking to Twitter, the Be Careful singer shared a hilarious post to celebrate 100 million Instagram followers. Cardi B tweeted “Wow 100 million followers? Let me ask each follower to donate a dollar!! Ya won’t see me again.” Cardi B, who is an active social media user, reached the 100 …

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From ‘Crown’ to ‘The Queen’s Gambit’: Here are top predictions for Emmy 2021


July 13, 2021

Los Angeles: Television shows binge-watched – and even filmed – during the coronavirus pandemic will vie for coveted Emmy nominations Tuesday, with Netflix’s “The Crown” tipped to reign over a unique year for the small screen. Like the rest of us, the Television Academy’s 25,000 voters spent several months stuck at home, leaving them ample time to sift through a …

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Christina Aguilera touches on inspiring musical journey with new Spanish album


July 13, 2021

Christina Aguilera is re-creating her love for music. Speaking to PEOPLE in a recent chat, the singer gushed about the making process of her collaboration with SweeTARTS ahead of her second Spanish album. “This album is a coming-full-circle moment for me. It’s been something I’ve wanted to do for so many years. I have an amazing team behind me that’s …

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Princess Diana drama starring Kristen Stewart to premiere at Venice film fest


July 13, 2021

Princess Diana’s drama Spencer, starring Kristen Stewart, will be showcased at the Venice Film Festival. As confirmed by Variety, the  Pablo Larraine directorial is going to compete in the worldwide competition. The drama revolves around Diana’s decision to separate from Prince Charles amid rumours of his affairs. The movie stars Stewart opposite to Poldark star Jack Farthing, who will play Prince Charles. The cast also …

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UN urges states to dismantle systemic racism


July 13, 2021

GENEVA: The UN rights chief called on Monday for countries to dismantle systemic racism and to acknowledge and provide “reparatory justice” for past wrongs like slavery and colonialism. Speaking before the UN Human Rights Council, Michelle Bachelet described how deeply-embedded racism against Africans and people of African descent continues to affect all aspects of their lives. Presenting a report called …

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Overcoming Covid-19 challenge not possible without equitable vaccine distribution: Qureshi


July 13, 2021

Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi on Tuesday emphasised the need to ensure equitable vaccine distribution to all countries, saying the Covid-19 challenge couldn’t be surmounted without this measure. Addressing a virtual meeting of the Non Aligned Movement (NAM), hosted by Azerbaijan, he said we must urgently mobilise financial resources to recover from Covid-19 and help developing countries get back on the path …

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Two ex-officials handed 15-year jail terms over Jordan ‘coup plot’


July 13, 2021

AMMAN: A Jordanian court on Monday sentenced two former officials to 15 years in jail after finding them guilty of a coup plot that sparked a rare crisis in a kingdom seen as a pillar of stability in the region. Former royal court chief Bassem Awadallah and an ex-envoy to Saudi Arabia, Sharif Hassan bin Zaid, had been convicted of …

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Taliban warn Turkey against extending troops in Afghanistan


July 13, 2021

The Taliban on Tuesday warned Turkey against extending its presence in the country when US-led forces leave the country, insisting the decision was “reprehensible”. “The decision … is ill-advised, a violation of our sovereignty and territorial integrity and against our national interests,” the group said in a statement, days after Turkey promised to provide troops to protect Kabul airport when …

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