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The European Union is once again facing a test of how well its supranational frameworks can accommodate the diverse economies and ecologies of its member states. A dispute over forest management has now erupted, with Sweden and Finland warning of “dire” economic consequences if they are forced to cut back on logging in order to meet the EU’s climate-policy targets. The argument turns on carbon uptake and emissions accounting as well as on questions of sovereignty, livelihoods, and fairness. For observers of Europe’s recent past, the situation carries echoes of another era of tension between national economies and EU rules:…

Show host Jimmy Kimmel. File. | Photo Credit: Reuters ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely after comments that he made about Charlie Kirk’s killing led a group of ABC-affiliated stations to say it would not air the show.Mr. Kimmel, the veteran late-night comic, made several comments about the reaction to Kirk’s assassination on his show on Monday (September 15, 2025) and Tuesday nights. He said that “many in MAGA land are working very hard to capitalise on the murder of Charlie Kirk.” ABC, which has aired Mr. Kimmel’s late-night show since 2003, moved swiftly after Nextstar Communications Group…

On Valentine’s Day in 2008, three boats on the Chenab sailed from Akhnoor in Jammu towards Pakistan carrying rose-mounted toy guns, heart-shaped balloons, and a message of peace and love. For several years, these boats sailed towards Pakistan annually on February 14. The brain behind this was Darakhshan Andrabi, then an emerging peace activist and founder of the Socialist Democratic Party (SDP).By 2014, Andrabi’s political ambitions had gravitated her towards the BJP. Last week, the Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board chairperson found herself in the middle of a political storm as parties in the Valley demanded her resignation and apology…

Players of Telugu Titans (in yellow) and Dabang Delhi K.C. during their Pro Kabaddi League season 12 match at Sawai Mansingh Indoor Stadium in Jaipur, on September 17, 2025. | Photo Credit: PTI Dabang Delhi continued their brilliant run in the Pro Kabaddi League as they beat Telugu Titans 33-29 at SMS Indoor Stadium in Jaipur on Wednesday (September 17, 2025).After trailing by five points in the first half, it was Neeraj Narwal who came to the fore with nine points, while he was ably supported by High Fives from Saurabh Nandal and Fazel Atrachali.Telugu Titans opened the scoring with…

Kolkata, A popular Durga Puja committee here is paying tribute to the Goddess as protector and nurturer, while another organiser is taking visitors down memory lane — to the 1970s and ’80s — when puja ‘barshiki’ of children’s magazines and fairs were highlights of the five festive days. From divine protector to childhood nostalgia: Award-winning pujas explore powerful themes This year’s Durga Puja festivities start from September 28. Another Puja committee has themed its celebrations about the contributions of the Bengal School of Painting ushered in by legendary artists Abanindranath Tagore and Nandalal Bose. Their theme highlights how the Government…

When traveling, you’re constantly on the move, whether you’re navigating airports or exploring new cities. A hands-free, anti-theft crossbody bag is a smart choice, especially in places where pickpocketing is a common concern. Unfortunately, I learned this lesson the hard way when I was pickpocketed while studying abroad in Europe. Since then, a crossbody bag has become one of my top travel essentials. It keeps my belongings safe and close to my body, making it easier for me to monitor and more difficult for thieves to access.As luck would have it, Amazon has a wide selection of stylish, travel-friendly options…

Disney’s ABC has pulled Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show off the air indefinitely, CNN reported. The decision comes after Kimmel made controversial remarks about the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.Earlier, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chairman, Brendan Carr, who is closely aligned with Trump, threatened to take action against Disney and ABC over what Kimmel said. Story continues below this ad An ABC spokesperson confirmed Wednesday that “Jimmy Kimmel Live will be pre-empted indefinitely,” but did not give further details. Kimmel’s team has not responded to the decision so far. One of the country’s largest station operators,…

Updated on: Sept 17, 2025 06:56 pm IST The girl, a member of a tribal community, went missing on August 28 while on her way to a private tutorial class Kolkata: A school teacher was arrested on Wednesday, a day after the decomposed body of a Class 7 student who had been missing for 20 days was recovered from Rampurhat in West Bengal’s Birbhum district, police said. (Representative photo) “A teacher from the school where the girl used to study was taken into custody on Wednesday on the basis of a complaint lodged by the victim’s family. He is being…

Kangana Ranaut and Swara Bhasker may have starkly different political ideologies, and this has led to sharp exchanges between them on social media. In a recent interaction, Swara’s husband, Fahad Ahmad, shocked Swara when he called the Queen actor a “bad politician.” During a conversation with Filmygyan, the couple was asked to assign hashtags to celebrities. When Kangana’s name came up, Fahad, who is a member of the political party NCP(SP), responded, “I can’t comment on her because she is a bad politician, but I will say #BadPolitician.” Swara looked at Fahad in surprise, but he went on to explain,…

TERRY GROSS, HOST: This is FRESH AIR. I’m Terry Gross. The tragic assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk seems to have divided America even more. President Donald Trump and some members of his administration started blaming the, quote, “radical left” before anything was even known about the killer’s motivation. Democrats and Republicans have grown more worried about their own security, but many Americans who didn’t follow Kirk or closely follow politics may not have known much about him until he was murdered. My guest Robert Draper profiled Charlie Kirk earlier this year in The New York Times magazine. Draper…