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Oscar-winning star of On The Waterfront and North By Northwest dies aged 102 | Ents & Arts News

Oscar-winning star of On The Waterfront and North By Northwest dies aged 102 | Ents & Arts News

Published by Daniella Wilson

Eva Marie Saint, the US actress who won an Oscar for her first movie role in On The Waterfront has died aged 102, her family said. Saint, who was still acting well into her 90s, died at her home in Los Angeles on Tuesday, family spokesperson Jeff Sanderson said. The star won a Best Supporting Actress Oscar for her role as leading man Marlon Brando’s love interest in the 1954 movie and a few years later appeared in another classic, Alfred Hitchcock’s North By Northwest, opposite Cary Grant. Image: Eva Marie Saint arriving in New York in 1956. File pic: AP Image: Eva Marie Saint (C) with Olivia de Havilland and husband Jeffrey Hayden in Los Angeles in 1957. File pic: AP Born in Newark, New Jersey, in 1924, Saint wanted to follow her mother into teaching before getting into acting in college. She moved to New York and, after a slow start, began landing parts in soap operas and dramas, one of which ran for two years. Her big break came when she auditioned …

US Lawsuits Against North Korea Expand Beyond Detentions to Overseas Activities

US Lawsuits Against North Korea Expand Beyond Detentions to Overseas Activities

Published by Sam Flores

Editor’s note: this story was translated from the original VOA Korean article. In the past, lawsuits against North Korea were primarily brought by Americans who had been detained or killed by North Korea, or by their families. More recently, however, individuals and companies who say they were harmed by North Korean weapons and military assistance provided overseas, as well as by cyberattacks, have also begun seeking to hold Pyongyang legally accountable. Andrii Rachok was killed in a Russian attack in February 2024 while serving in the Ukrainian military. On January 2, 2026, four members of his family, all U.S. citizens, filed a lawsuit in federal court in Washington, D.C., against North Korea, Russia and Iran, seeking damages for Rachok’s death. The plaintiffs allege that mortars supplied by North Korea to Russia were used in the attack. They cited publicly available information indicating that North Korea had provided Russia with more than 12 million artillery rounds, including mortar rounds. Similar lawsuits have also been filed in relation to attacks in the Middle East. In September, a …

North Macedonia v Scotland Nations League TV channel, live stream, kick-off time

North Macedonia v Scotland Nations League TV channel, live stream, kick-off time

Published by Daniella Wilson

Scotland travel to North Macedonia in the Nations League on Saturday evening with Sébastien Pocognoli still eyeing his first win since taking over. Pocognoli replaced Steve Clarke after an underwhelming World Cup campaign in the summer but it’s been a similar story so far for the Belgian. Scotland played out a 0-0 draw against Slovenia last weekend before their 3-0 defeat against Switzerland at Hampden Park on Tuesday night. However, the scoreline was slightly inflated given Jack Hendry was sent off after just 11 minutes. Pocognoli’s men now head to North Macedonia in search of their first Nations League win as Scotland look to close the gap on League B, Group 1 leaders Switzerland. North Macedonia, who failed to qualify for the World Cup in the summer, are rooted to the bottom of the group after losing both of their outings against Switzerland (3-0) and Slovenia (2-0). Radio Times has rounded up everything you need to know about how to watch North Macedonia v Scotland on TV and online. Read more football features: Best players …

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong Says Intermediate-Range Missile Test Was Conducted

North Korea’s Kim Yo Jong Says Intermediate-Range Missile Test Was Conducted

Published by Sam Flores

SEOUL, Oct 3 (Reuters) – North Korea’s Kim Yo ⁠Jong, ⁠the powerful sister of leader ⁠Kim Jong Un, said in a statement on Saturday ​that her country had tested an intermediate-range strategic missile.  The South Korean military said earlier on ‌Saturday that North Korea fired ‌a ballistic missile which flew more than 700 kilometers (435 miles) toward the ⁠sea off ⁠its east coast.  Kim Yo Jong, who is a director of North ​Korea’s ruling party, said a drill of a “strategic weapon” was conducted toward the sea off its east coast using the intermediate-range missile. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un oversaw ​the drill which was carried out by “a firepower sub-unit undertaking an exclusive special ⁠mission,” ⁠his sister said. Citing statements by ⁠Seoul ​and Tokyo regarding how far the missile flew, she said that their results showed ​the limitations of their ⁠tracking capability. “Whenever we applied the wave-like trajectory mode to missiles, the enemy failed to track the targets from their first skip points,” she said, without showing any evidence.  South Korea and Japan …

North Carolina Sports Betting Hits 0.5M in August

North Carolina Sports Betting Hits $520.5M in August

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North Carolina recorded its 12th consecutive month with more than $500 million wagered on sports, extending a run that signals sustained market activity while counselors warn about gambling addiction. The milestone was reported by Spectrum Local News on Friday, October 2. The outlet’s report also examined concerns about the effects of betting, particularly on young adults, and whether the state’s support for people experiencing gambling problems is adequate. August handle reached $520.5 million North Carolina bettors wagered $520.5 million in August 2026, an 8.5% increase from August 2025, according to the Winston-Salem Journal. The figure made August the 12th straight month above the half-billion-dollar threshold. Eight sportsbooks were operating in the state that month. The Journal also reported that $7.82 billion was wagered during fiscal 2025-26, up 14.9% from $6.63 billion in fiscal 2024-25. Those figures offer a wider view of the market’s scale, beyond the monthly streak. Legal mobile sports betting began in North Carolina on March 11, 2024. The state’s tax rules are part of the operating environment for sportsbooks, with North Carolina’s …

Sudan’s army says it captured RSF stronghold in North Kordofan | Sudan war News

Sudan’s army says it captured RSF stronghold in North Kordofan | Sudan war News

Published by Sam Flores

Sudanese Armed Forces reportedly retake al-Mazroub, advancing the army’s goal of cutting the RSF’s supply lines. Published On 2 Oct 20262 Oct 2026 The Sudanese Armed Forces say they have taken control of al-Mazroub in North Kordofan state following fierce battles with the Rapid Support Forces (RSF), marking a significant gain in one of the war’s main battlegrounds. In a statement on Friday, the military said fierce battles resulted in casualties among the paramilitary RSF forces, as well as heavy combat vehicle losses. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list “The Armed Forces urge citizens in the liberated areas to rest assured and return to their normal lives,” the statement added. A Sudanese army source told Al Jazeera that al-Mazroub was the RSF’s largest stronghold in North Kordofan. Army Special Forces spokesman Mohammed Deidan told the Anadolu news agency that the city links the states of North Kordofan and West Kordofan and that, by seizing it, the army was advancing its goal of cutting the RSF’s supply lines. Fighting in Sudan’s Kordofan region has …

Trump Explains Why He’s Okay With North Korea Having Nukes, But Not Iran

Trump Explains Why He’s Okay With North Korea Having Nukes, But Not Iran

Published by Jenni Sidey

Here’s what White House spokesperson Anna Kelly said a mere week ago on the rationale for the US attacking Iran: “The President is courageously ensuring that such an evil country never possesses a nuclear weapon, which will make the entire world safer and more stable,” she said. This week President Trump was asked why he seems OK with a deeply totalitarian state like North Korea and its dictator Kim Jong Un having nuclear weapons, and not Iran. Trump’s blunt response really deflates the sham talking points of the war’s cheerleaders among Conservatism Inc, the FoxCon crowd, and NeoCon pundits and “intellectuals”. So much for the whole defeat the “mullahs because they’re evil!” fake morality tale… Q: You said that Iran cannot have nuclear weapons. Why not? North Korea can have nuclear weapons. Trump: Ahh because you had a different president. Kim Jong un. He’s a friend of mine. He likes Trump. I like him. As long as I’m around, he’s going to be fine. You know why? He… pic.twitter.com/TnnNJ5cMmJ — Acyn (@Acyn) September 29, 2026 “Ahh, because you …

Blasts heard in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia conflict widens in the north | Conflict News

Blasts heard in Addis Ababa as Ethiopia conflict widens in the north | Conflict News

Published by Sam Flores

Government forces close in on Tigray’s capital amid renewed accusations of Eritrean involvement. Explosions have been heard in the Ethiopian capital as fighting between federal forces and a coalition of armed opposition groups widens in the country’s north. The violence comes as Ethiopia said on Thursday that it will close its embassy in neighbouring Eritrea. Recommended Stories list of 3 itemsend of list Three diplomatic sources told the Reuters news agency that blasts were heard overnight in Addis Ababa, hours after the government banned drone-flying over the capital city and surrounding areas. A source linked to Ethiopian Peoples’ Forces Alliance for Survival told the agency the rebel alliance had carried out several drone strikes in Addis Ababa, including some targeting the military’s headquarters. The alliance unites seven armed groups, including the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) and groups from the Amhara, Afar, Somali and Benishangul-Gumuz regions, in an effort to remove Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s government. Alliance fighters have also clashed with government forces in the neighbouring Afar region, where the authorities have renewed accusations …