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Is China a winner of the Iran war or facing economic risks? | Business and Economy

Is China a winner of the Iran war or facing economic risks? | Business and Economy

Published by Sam Flores

China’s economy beats expectations despite the Iran war, but weak demand and structural risks remain. China’s economy is off to a strong start this year, even as the conflict between the US, Israel and Iran disrupts global energy markets. It grew by 5 percent in the first quarter, beating expectations. But, beneath the headline numbers, the situation is more complex. Weak domestic consumption, a struggling property sector and a shrinking population are still weighing on the economy. Beijing, though, is doubling down – investing heavily in high-tech industries and green energy, where it already dominates global supply chains. And as the Iran war reshapes energy flows, China may be more insulated than most. Published On 21 Apr 202621 Apr 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Source link

Goldman Environmental Prize winner aims to heal her environment : NPR

Goldman Environmental Prize winner aims to heal her environment : NPR

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Theonila Roka Matbob of Papua New Guinea is one of this year’s Goldman Environmental Prize winners. She is being recognized for her efforts to repair environmental and social harms caused by a copper and gold mine. Goldman Environmental Prize hide caption toggle caption Goldman Environmental Prize Theonila Roka Matbob was born in what should have been a lush rainforest. Her family’s home is near the center of the largest island in Papua New Guinea’s Autonomous Region of Bougainville in the Pacific Ocean. Instead, she says, the mountains around her were mostly rock and sand. “You have to go miles — into another region and territory — to find the trees, the forest,” says Roka Matbob, who is now 35. She grew up hearing constant warnings about the environment. “From our grandparents and parents, the advice you always get is: Don’t go near the water. Don’t go near the river. It is poisonous. Do not eat anything that falls onto the ground,” she recalls. “And they don’t tell you why.” Roka Matbob started asking questions and, …

Virgil van Dijk stuns Everton with stoppage-time winner for Liverpool

Virgil van Dijk stuns Everton with stoppage-time winner for Liverpool

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Here is a reminder of how the two sides line up this afternoon: Everton: Pickford; O’Brien, Tarkowski, Branthwaite, Mykolenko; Gueye, Garner, Dewsbury-Hall; McNeil, Ndiaye, Beto.Substitutes: Travers, Patterson, Keane, Barry, George, Dibling, Alcaraz, Rohl, Iroegbunam. Liverpool: Mamardashvili; Szoboszlai, Konate, Van Dijk, Robertson; Gravenberch, Jones; Salah, Wirtz, Gakpo; Isak.Substitutes: Woodman, Pesci, Kerkez, Mac Allister, Chiesa, Frimpong, Nyoni, Ngumoha. Source link

RuPaul’s Drag Race Names Season 18 Winner, Miss Congeniality

RuPaul’s Drag Race Names Season 18 Winner, Miss Congeniality

Published by Daniella Wilson

[This story contains major spoilers from the finale of RuPaul‘s Drag Race season 18.] RuPaul has crowned America’s Next Drag Superstar! Season 18 of RuPaul’s Drag Race has come to an end, and Myki Meeks has snatched the crown. Heading into Friday night’s finale, Darlene Mitchell, Myki Meeks and Nini Coco were named the top three of the competition. Each drag artist dished out a performance to their own original song in the cumulative episode, though it was Myki and Nini who RuPaul named the top two queens of season 18. Darlene was named second runner-up, and before she exited the stage to make way for the lip sync, she jokingly turned back to RuPaul and asked, “You sure?” But before RuPaul’s Drag Race named its mint winner, Jane Don’t was presented with the coveted title of Miss Congeniality, voted on by the cast. While she did not win season 18, Jane Don’t was a frontrunner throughout the season, with her elimination in episode 13 coming as a surprise. (She unpacked her Drag Race tenure with THR …

The Apprentice winner Karishma was best candidate Lord Sugar’s picked in 20 years

The Apprentice winner Karishma was best candidate Lord Sugar’s picked in 20 years

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Let’s be honest – no Apprentice 2026 candidate stood a chance against Karishma Vijay, arguably the best contestant the BBC show has ever had. The 29-year-old beauty brand owner secured Lord Sugar’s £250,000 investment for her skincare business, which she launched after discovering a “cure” for her acne – and it was glaringly inevitable from week one that she would win the series. In all 20 years of the show, there has not been a contestant who has exuded such likeability, justifiable confidence, and, believe it or not, common sense. Not even her finale rival Pascha Myhill, whose evolution throughout the series was a joy to watch, could rival Karishma. Pascha – the show’s youngest contestant at 21 – was seeking investment for her recruitment business and, in the last episode, nailed a pitch to a room filled with business experts, which, …

The Apprentice 2026 winner revealed: Karishma Vijay opens up on rollercoaster journey to Lord Sugar’s investment

The Apprentice 2026 winner revealed: Karishma Vijay opens up on rollercoaster journey to Lord Sugar’s investment

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Karishma Vijay, the newly crowned winner of The Apprentice, has expressed profound gratitude for her participation, crediting the BBC business show with transforming her life. The 28-year-old beauty entrepreneur triumphed in an all-female final on Thursday, securing Lord Sugar’s coveted investment after a competitive showdown against fellow finalist Pascha Myhill. Her victory follows another significant personal milestone, as Ms Vijay recently announced her engagement on social media, sharing photographs with her fiancé. Reacting to her win, Vijay said: “I actually can’t believe my life right now. Things keep happening. I’m just having a really good week. “I think people are happy to see me happy. A couple of years ago, I was single, I called off a wedding, ran away from it all – very dramatic, Bollywood movie-esque. “Now, I’m here with my happy ending and also a lot of money …

The Apprentice 2026 winner reveals she thought Lord Sugar was going to hire differently

The Apprentice 2026 winner reveals she thought Lord Sugar was going to hire differently

Published by Daniella Wilson

The Apprentice 2026 winner Karishma Vijay has revealed she thought Lord Sugar was going to hire both her and runner-up Pascha Myhill in the final moments of the episode. Tonight (16 April), saw Karishma and Pascha go head-to-head in one finale task in a bid to win Lord Alan Sugar’s investment. Supported by returning candidates, the finalists were tasked with launching their business to a room full of industry experts and even past winners. After pitching to the masses, developing a trailer and logo for their brand, it all came down to one final plea in the boardroom as both candidates shared why they thought they were deserving of the £250,000 cash injection into their business. After much deliberation, Lord Sugar decided to invest in Karishma, despite him not having a bad word to say against Pascha’s pitch, suggesting as though he could have gone in a different direction – something he’s only done once before. In an exclusive chat with Radio Times, Karishma shared she thought at a point Lord Sugar was going to …

Factbox-Hungarian Election Winner Magyar Outlines His Party’s Plans, Views

Factbox-Hungarian Election Winner Magyar Outlines His Party’s Plans, Views

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BUDAPEST, April 13 (Reuters) – Hungarian election winner nL8N40W0GT Peter Magyar vowed on Monday to ⁠change ⁠the constitution in a drive to restore democratic ⁠standards, following a landslide victory https://www.reuters.com/world/hungary/elections/ he said showed the country wanted to be anchored in Europe after ​16 years of nationalist rule. Hungary’s veteran Prime Minister Viktor Orban and his nationalist Fidesz party lost power to the upstart centre-right Tisza party in Sunday’s election, marking ‌a setback for Orban’s allies in Russia and ‌U.S. President Donald Trump’s White House. Following is a rundown of some key quotes from Magyar’s news conference in Budapest. “According to the rules, the ⁠result of the election ⁠becomes final by May 4 the latest, but this could happen earlier and the President… must ​convene the first session of the new parliament 30 days after the election at the latest.”  “I call on President Tamas Sulyok to convene the inaugural session as soon as possible, and not wait until May 12.” “The Hungarian people yesterday, exactly 23 years after the referendum on our EU membership, confirmed …

Brin Pirathapan interview: MasterChef winner on Tamil food, new book and cooking for mood

Brin Pirathapan interview: MasterChef winner on Tamil food, new book and cooking for mood

Published by Daniella Wilson

Sign up to IndyEat’s free newsletter for weekly recipes, foodie features and cookbook releases Get our food and drink newsletter for free Get our food and drink newsletter for free Brin Pirathapan says he’s “probably a much nicer person” since leaving the long hours of a stressful job as a veterinarian behind to pursue cooking full-time. The now chef and content creator won BBC’s MasterChef in 2024, impressing with his bold, innovative flavours, technical skill and a few learnings of his Tamil Sri Lankan heritage. As a vet in Bristol, Pirathapan was “always waiting for the weekend”, saying: “It was bloody stressful, food was my complete release.” He either looked forward to lunch to eat leftovers from the night before or getting home to “lock” himself away in the kitchen. “I remember doing these 13-hour shifts and coming home decompressing [by cooking].” He quit immediately after filming the 20th series of the popular TV show finished, and has now amassed more than 200,000 followers on Instagram, sharing recipes and home cooking hacks. “I feel like …

Emotional moment Masters winner Rory McIlroy reunites with wife Erica and daughter Poppy in epic triumph

Emotional moment Masters winner Rory McIlroy reunites with wife Erica and daughter Poppy in epic triumph

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There are victories that define careers, and then there are moments that define a life. For Rory McIlroy, his triumphant win at the 2026 Masters Tournament was both, but it was what happened after the final putt dropped that truly captured hearts. As the roars echoed across Augusta National Golf Club on April 12, the Northern Irish star, visibly overwhelmed, made his way off the course not towards the spotlight, but towards his family. Waiting for him were his wife, Erica Stoll, and their young daughter, Poppy, and what followed was an emotional reunion that quickly became the defining image of the tournament. © Augusta National/Getty ImagesRory McIlroy celebrates with his daughter Poppy following the final round of the Masters In one tender moment, Rory wrapped his arms tightly around Erica, burying his face into her shoulder as the weight of the achievement seemed to finally settle. It was a hug filled with relief and years of perseverance. © Augusta National/Getty ImagesRory celebrates with his wife Erica after winning the Masters Moments later, he crouched …