Bank of England Gov. Andrew Bailey said Tuesday that the U.K.’s economic recession that was confirmed last week is modest by historical standards and is probably over. In testimony to lawmakers, Bailey said the two successive quarters of negative growth recorded in the second half of 2023 — the standard by which the U.K. measures … Read more
PARIS — Dior’s couture show at Paris’ Musee Rodin wove an intricate Ottoman tapestry for spring and attracted a tapestry of stars to rival it Monday. Natalie Portman, Elizabeth Debicki, Ali Wong, Felicity Jones, Glenn Close, Kristin Scott Thomas, Juliette Binoche, and Carla Bruni were among the VIP guests on hand to admire Maria Grazia … Read more
Magnolia Pictures has released the trailer for its historical drama film, The Promised Land. Starring award-winning actor Mads Mikkelsen as the determined yet poverty-stricken war hero Captain Ludvig Kahlen, the upcoming feature will hit theaters on February 2, 2024. Directed by Nikolaj Arcel, who has previously worked with Mikkelsen for the 2012 acclaimed drama A … Read more
Ridley Scott is on a fascinating tear, transforming historic moments of love and crime into films as bold as they are polarizing. The Last Duel dusted off a 14th-century rape case, revealing its hero and villains through three perspectives as a dynamic — and joltingly funny — battle of the sexes. Next, House of Gucci interrogated … Read more
Palestine had a successful importing and exporting industry at the beginning of the 20th century. The expansion of railroads throughout Palestine to neighboring countries helped the region’s growth in business. The British occupation of Palestine created tension amongst citizens and soldiers. At the end of World War I, the British occupied the formerly Ottoman-controlled Palestine … Read more
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina — Flying from Florida to Buenos Aires normally takes about 10 hours, however the turboprop touchdown in Argentina on Saturday was no regular aircraft. It had been en route for 20 days, and plenty of Argentines eagerly refreshed flight monitoring software program to maintain tabs on its progress. The Quick SC.7 Skyvan … Read more