Azealia Banks apologizes for racist rant about Zayn Malik | Azealia Banks
Azealia Banks used a series of epithets targeting Muslims in a rant on Twitter against Zayn Malik. Photograph: Jonny Weeks/The GuardianAzealia Banks used a series of epithets targeting Muslims in a rant on Twitter against Zayn Malik. Photograph: Jonny Weeks/The GuardianAzealia Banks This article is more than 7 years oldAzealia Banks apologizes for racist rant about Zayn MalikThis article is more than 7 years oldBanks used a series of slurs targeting Muslims in a post aimed at Zayn Malik, whom she accused of copying her style
Fears grow for largest remaining hospital in Gaza as Israeli forces bombard Khan Younis | Israel-Gaz
Israel-Gaza warFears grow for largest remaining hospital in Gaza as Israeli forces bombard Khan YounisStaff say situation at Nasser hospital ‘catastrophic’ as Israeli airstrikes hit metres away
Israeli forces have advanced further into southern Gaza, with airstrikes and close-combat fighting nearing areas crowded with more than a million people who have sought refuge from fighting and destruction across the rest of the territory.
The prospect of major operations taking place in terrain with such a dense and vulnerable population is “deeply concerning”, say aid officials, who fear Gaza’s largest remaining hospital may have to be closed or evacuated.
Jack Draper stuns Karen Khachanov to continue promising Australian Open buildup | Tennis
Tennis This article is more than 1 year oldJack Draper stuns Karen Khachanov to continue promising Australian Open buildupThis article is more than 1 year oldBriton’s 6-4, 7-6 (3) win sets up second career ATP semi-finalMikael Ymer or lucky loser Kwon Soon-woo up next in AdelaideOn the eve of the Australian Open, one of the best weeks of Jack Draper’s young career continued with a 6-4, 7-6 (3) win over Karen Khachanov to reach the semi-finals of the Adelaide ATP 250 event.
Louisvilles famous Twig and Leaf: are diners landmarks worth preserving?
RestaurantsFaded decor, empty seats, low quality food – this once-popular Louisville diner has fallen into serious decline. But is it worth saving as a heritage landmark?
At a Louisville intersection, a wiry neon sign subtly flickers ‘Twig & Leaf – Tops in Food’, and has done for 56 years. The Kentucky diner hasn’t changed much in that time: stainless steel bar stools with faded pleather cushions are offset by a light blue clock perpetually stopped at 8.
Russia-Ukraine war: UK PM warns Putin will not stop if he wins in Ukraine and victory would embolden
15.24 GMTUK PM warns that Putin will not stop if he wins in Ukraine and victory would embolden Russian alliesRishi Sunak said if the UK wavered in its support of Ukraine it would embolden Vladimir Putin and “his allies in North Korea, Iran and elsewhere”.
Giving a press conference alongside Volodymyr Zelenskiy in Kyiv, the prime minister said “our opponents around the world believe that we have neither the patience nor the resources for long wars”.
Steelers-Bills playoff game postponed to Monday due to impending winter storm | NFL
NFLSteelers-Bills playoff game postponed to Monday due to impending winter stormNew York governor says wildcard game moved to MondayForecast of dangerous winter weather prompted changeA potentially dangerous winter storm forecast to hit the Buffalo region over the weekend led the NFL on Saturday to push back the Bills’ wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers from Sunday to Monday.
NFL wildcard weekend predictions: Will the Steelers upset the Bills?Read moreNew York governor Kathy Hochul and the NFL cited public safety concerns for the postponement, with up to two feet of snow projected to fall on the Buffalo region over a 24-plus-hour period starting Saturday.
The 20 best films of summer 2009 | Film
The 20 best films of summer 2009 Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share via Email Guardian film critic Peter Bradshaw's selects the 20 best films on the big screen this summer Peter Bradshaw
@PeterBradshaw1 Tue 16 Jun 2009 19.01 EDT First published on Tue 16 Jun 2009 19.01 EDT Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen Out 19 June Director Michael Bay is reportedly peeved at the new Terminator film borrowing some visuals from his 2007 Transformers film – but this sequel should work off some of his vexation.
The Rise and Fall of Ancient Egypt by Toby Wilkinson; Myths and Legends of Ancient Egypt by Joyce Ty
The ObserverHistory booksReviewTom Holland enjoys three new studies investigating the ruthless kings and gods of ancient EgyptEgypt is at once the most familiar and the most impenetrable of ancient civilisations. Far more than any Greek or Roman portrait bust, the golden death mask of Tutankhamun serves as the supreme icon of antiquity; and yet, compared to Alexander or Cicero, how much of a closed book to us are even the most celebrated pharaohs.
Alan Griffiths obituary | Pop and rock
Other livesPop and rockObituaryAlan Griffiths obituaryAlan Griffiths, who has died aged 57 from cancer, was a gifted musician, songwriter and producer, working with Roland Orzabal of Tears for Fears as well as performing in his own bands and writing music for film and television.
Born in Bristol to Clifford, who worked for Bristol Aircraft Corporation, and his wife, Joan, Alan attended Stockwell Hill school in Downend, then Soundwell Technical College. He left aged 18 to work for four years at Wessex Electronics.
Dont stop with Doc Rivers. Time to burn the Philadelphia 76ers to the ground | Philadelphia 76ers
SportblogPhiladelphia 76ers This article is more than 8 months oldDon’t stop with Doc Rivers. Time to burn the Philadelphia 76ers to the groundThis article is more than 8 months oldBryan Armen GrahamBeneath the mental fragility that led to the Sixers’ humiliating playoff exit is a gutless, joyless organization that is betraying their devoted fans. Only a scorched-earth rebuild will do
Sixers fans, answer me this: are you better off today than you were 10 years ago?