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WI vs SL 2nd Test, Day 3: West Indies lead Sri Lanka by 104 runs

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Hong Kong: Media mogul Jimmy Lai found guilty over 2019 mass protests

The Apple Daily founder is among seven people found guilty of unauthorised assembly in 2019 protests. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wcwoE5

'Child among four dead' in shooting at office building in Orange, California

Police say the suspect was shot and wounded and the situation has now been "stabilised". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2QXgWLO

Covid vaccine manufacturers should work with poorer countries, says WTO chief

WTO head Dr Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala says the AstraZeneca deal with India is a good example. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cF3GnB

Laid-Back Camp Anime Feature Film's Release Date Set for 2022

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    Prior to the broadcast of the final 13th episode of its ongoing TV anime second season in Japan tonight, the official website for the anime adaptation project based on Afro's slice-of-life manga series Laid-Back Camp announced that its forthcoming feature film is set to be released in 2022.   All of the main staff of the previous series, including director Yoshiaki Kuogoku , screenplay writer Jin Tanaka and Mutsumi Ito , and character designer Mutsumi Sasaki are confirmed to return. C-station will also again work on anime production.   To commemorate the announcement of the release date, a concept visual using a part of the image board drawn by director Kyogoku is posted on the web.         Rie Takahashi , who has voiced Ena Saito in the anime, says on Twitter that this is not an April Fool's joke.   \エイプリルフールじゃないよ!/ https://t.co/MJ7Aw8R7Lp — 高橋李依 (@taka8rie) April 1, 2021       Following the well-received 12-episode first season in January-Marc

Josh Hazlewood opts out of IPL 2021 to rest up for Ashes

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WC qualifiers: Spain beat Kosovo, national broadcaster downgrades visitors

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Brazil: More than 60,000 people died of Covid-19 in March

Despite the rising cases, President Bolsonaro urges local governors to ease lockdown measures. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39zRXo6

Runway dining at $540 a meal proving hit in Japan

Japan's biggest airline is making the most of grounded planes while Australian carriers are cutting prices. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39wJQZC

Aikatsu Planet! VA Idol Unit Sings about Complicated Feelings of Love in New MV "Lady・Lady・Lady"

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    Following the TV show's ED theme song "Kirari☆Party♪Time" , the eight-member voice actress idol unit STARRY PLANET ☆ from Aikatsu Planet!   has released their new music video "Lady・Lady・Lady" on YouTube.   The pop tune was included in the Part 2 of the Data Carddass Aikatsu Planet! series and used in the stage battle scene of the show's 11th episode aired in Japan on March 21. The franchise's official Twitter introduces the theme of the songs as: "This song depicts the pride and feelings of a lady who wants her classmate boy to know her properly even though her feelings are wavering."     "Lady・Lady・Lady" music video:   レディ・レディ・レディの実写MVを公開しました❣️ クラスメイトの男の子に気持ちが揺らぎながらもちゃんと私のことを知って欲しい、というレディのプライドと気持ちが描かれた楽曲です????おしゃれな演出とアイドルの表現をお楽しみください✨ https://t.co/MaBunbwj0k #aikatsu #アイカツプラネット pic.twitter.com/2GyyHKA8ai — アイカツ!シリーズ データカードダス公式 (@aikatsu_dcd) March 31, 2021     "Lady・Lady・Lady" Data Carddass vers

Watch: Germany beaten by North Macedonia, Timo Werner misses open goal

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New Zealand vs Bangladesh 3rd T20I Live Streaming: When and where to watch?

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Facebook bans 'voice of Trump' from platform

An interview with the ex-president was posted by his daughter-in-law, Lara Trump, on Facebook. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wgcRCC

Watch BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia Film 1st Part's Main Trailer featuring Theme Song

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    The official YouTube channel for Bushiroad's multimedia project BanG Dream! has posted a 30-second main trailer for the upcoming anime film BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia I: Yakusoku (Promise) featuring its OP theme song "Proud of oneself" performed by Roselia.   The tagline attached to the clip is "This is the story about the formation of Roselia and their 'promise.' Also in the end, Yukina Minato (CV: Aina Aiba) says, "Regaining the sound. It's about regaining our pride as Roselia."   The first part of the all-new two-part film series is set to be released in 97 theaters across Japan on April 23, 2021. Then its second part BanG Dream! Episode of Roselia II: Song i am.   will follow on June 25, 2021.        Main trailer:     Special version ED movie for the rebroadcast of BanG Dream! 2nd Season featuring the film's footage and theme songs.       To promote the release, Roselia's concert footage will be stream

The Deer King Anime Film Teaser Trailer Announces New Release Date of September 10, 2021

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    Toho's official YouTube channel has started streaming a 30-second teaser trailer for Shika no Ō: Yuna to Yakusoku no Tabi / The Deer King: Yuna and the Promised Journey , the forthcoming anime feature film adaptation of Nahoko Uehashi ( Moribito series, The Beast Player )'s fantasy novel series Shika no Ō / The Deer King , to announce its new release date of September 10, 2021. The film was originally slated for September 18, 2020, but has been postponed for one year due to various circumstances.   The clip also introduces the film's three main characters and their voice cast - Shinichi Tsutsumi (Katakuriko Matsudaira in Gintama live-action film) as Van, a lonely warrior who survives a mysterious disease that leads to death, Ryoma Takeuchi ( Kamen Rider Drive ) as Hohsalle, a genius doctor who searches for a cure for the disease, and Anne (Oei in Miss Hokusai ) as Sae, a skilled female warrior who is trying to track down Van. According to Anne, their voice rec

George Floyd: What witnesses have said in the Chauvin trial

Witnesses in Minneapolis have given emotional testimony about being at the scene of Mr Floyd's arrest. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/2Pg1p9z

Tiger Woods crash: Los Angeles police determine the cause of golfer's car accident

The details of what caused Tiger Woods' car crash will only be released if the 15-time major winner gives permission for police to share their findings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u8Dpnq

Covid: Brisbane lockdown to end ahead of Easter weekend

The Australian city of two million residents has seen a low infection rate, but concerns remain. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fvn8EV

Shaman King Reboot Anime Releases Striking OP Movie before Its TV Premiere

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    Prior to its TV premiere in Japan this evening, the official website for the upcoming reboot TV anime based on Hiroyuki Takei's Shaman King manga has posted a 90-second creditless OP movie featuring the OP theme song "Soul salvation" sung by none other than Megumi Hayashibara . She also performs the anime's ED theme song  "#Bokunoyubisaki" (# My Fingertips ) and reprises her role as the main heroine Anna Kyoyama.   Her 43rd single including the OP and ED theme songs will be available on April 14, 2021. Before to its CD release, the OP song has been already availavle digitally from today.   The new Shaman King TV anime is set to premiere on TV Tokyo and its affiliates at 17:55 on April 1, 2021 (JST), and will be streamed on Netflix Japan from 19:00 on the same day.     Creditless OP movie:     Countdown voice by Anna Kyoyama: 【第1廻、明日放送!】 #SHAMANKING キャラクターによるカウントダウンボイスを毎日公開中???? 恐山アンナ(CV. #林原めぐみ )に、「見どころ」を聞いてみました! TVアニメ第1廻は4月1日

Inside the lives of Asian massage workers: 'How can we not be scared?'

Asian female massage workers in the US speak up about the stigma surrounding their profession. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rEJWVo

Germany and Namibia: What's the right price to pay for genocide?

Germany is set to apologise to Namibia for a genocide more than 100 years ago - and to pay an as yet unknown amount of money. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wj0dmr

How satellite images are helping one country hand out cash

Togo has found a new way to send emergency cash to people struggling in the pandemic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3rGBIvE

Why I bought the Lil Nas X 'Satan Shoes'

With art collective MSCHF, singer Lil Nas X created a pair of pricey and controversial trainers. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wf5PxS

Chauvin trial: 'I called police on the police'

The prosecution called several witnesses - some becoming emotional - on day two of the proceedings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3ftMHGG

Nashville floods kill four people

The storms in Tennessee required 100 people to be rescued from vehicles and buildings. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/39r2dPw

Production I.G's Anime Beans App Launches New Character Project 0-jigen Idol

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    The internationally acclaimed anime production company Production I.G ( Ghost in The Shell ) announced the launch of a new character project "0-jigen idol" ( Zero Dimensional Idol ), co-produced with a Tokyo-based content producing company Nowa , on its video and audio distribution application Anime Beans . The project plans to offer will have a wide range of content including voice dramas, live events, and songs.   The project will feature three male idol units, named "Enbu" (means Flame Dance ), "Hisame" ( Ice Rain ), and "Kogetsu" ( Drum Moon ), and a total of eleven voice actors will play the unique idol characters.     Enbu (character designs/illustrations: Nozomi Fuwa ):     Hisame (character designs/illustrations: Ariko ):     Kogetsu (character designs/illustrations: Yukijirushi ):     Synopsis :   The story is set in Japan in the near future, an age where a wide variety of cultures and values intersect

WI vs SL 2nd Test, Day 2: Kraigg Brathwaite’s delayed 100 gets West Indies to 354

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Chinese-owned Volvo takes on Sweden's family values

The carmaker will offer a generous paid parental leave scheme to its 40,000 employees globally. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3dlEul1

JUJUTSU KAISEN Manga Exceeds a Remarkable 40 Million Copy Print Run

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  The official Twitter account for the JUJUTSU KAISEN manga series  revealed today that Gege Akutami' s manga, which serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, has surpassed 40 million copies printed (physically) and sold (digitally) . This figure also includes the JUJUTSU KAISEN 0 manga volume that is being adapated  into an anime film that is scheduled to be released this winter.     【祝!】いつも #呪術廻戦 を応援いただきありがとうございます!この度シリーズ累計発行部数が4000万部を突破しました!(デジタル版含む) コミックス0巻の映像化となる『劇場版 呪術廻戦 0』の今冬での劇場公開が決定し、勢いが増す本作をこれからもよろしくお願いします! pic.twitter.com/gh8DAg9lLo — 呪術廻戦【公式】 (@jujutsu_PR) March 31, 2021     The last sales figure from the staff behind JUJUTSU KAISEN was from March 4 at 36 million copies. This means this month alone, the manga series has printed and sold 4 million copies, which is slower than the previous month, but still better than some manga sell in their lifetimes. JUJUTSU KAISEN has also outsold the lifetime sales of Shaman King , and is on par with Berserk , and  Yu-Gi-

Megumi Hayashibara's All 41 Singles & 14 Albums Available on Subscription Services

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    The official blog for voice actress/singer Megumi Hayashibara (Ranma Saotome in Ranma 1/2 , Rei Ayanami in Neon Genesis Evangelion ) has announced that all of her past 41 singles and 14 albums are now available on major subscription services , including Apple Music, Spotify, and Amazon Music.     / #林原めぐみ 全シングル41枚&全オリジナルアルバム14枚 サブスク一挙配信開始???? \ ⚡️配信サイト一覧⚡️ https://t.co/7ISqd0I6Yy 本日発売「VINTAGE DENIM」のリリースを記念し、サブスク一挙配信開始???? 一部サイトでは、初めて楽曲に触れる方に向けた入門編プレイリストも???? — KAC/SB公式 (@kac_officialhp) March 30, 2021     She released her first solo single from King Records' Starchild label,  "Nijiiro no Snekaer" on March 5, 1991, and became very popular as one of the first successful voice actress singers, especially in the 1990s. To celebrate her debut's 30th-anniversary year, her new best album "VINTAGE DENIM" was released in Japan on March 30, 2021, her 54th birthday.   A full version music video for the album's lead track "DENIM&

No.1 Ashleigh Barty reaches Miami Open semis

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Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and a walk down memory lane

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Watergate mastermind G Gordon Liddy dies aged 90

G Gordon Liddy served nearly five years in jail for his role in the scandal that toppled President Nixon. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sDH506

Google Maps to start showing eco-friendly routes

The driving app will highlight journeys with lowest emissions based on factors such as traffic. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3sESPzl

Wonder Egg Priority TV Anime Gets Special Episode in June

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[Image via official website ]   For fans of  Wonder Egg Priority , some egg-citing news about the series was announced at the end of the TV broadcast of the series last night, revealing that the series will be getting the full baker's dozen of episodes, with a special episode of the series being released on June 29 . A cute visual of the cast was released along with a trailer for the episode.     ????「 #ワンダーエッグ・プライオリティ 特別編 6月29日(火)放送決定???? 物語のその先へ― 6月29日(火)深夜より日本テレビほかにて特別編の放送が決定???? Hulu・dアニメストアでは29日(火)24時より配信予定です。 詳細な放送情報は続報をお待ちください。 https://t.co/sMla0thBfn #ワンエグ pic.twitter.com/cCtWH6et4K — TVアニメ「ワンダーエッグ・プライオリティ」公式 (@WEP_anime) March 30, 2021       The special episode of  Wonder Egg Priority is scheduled to air on NTV on June 29 at midnight with a release on Japanese streaming websites at the same time. Funimation is streaming the series in English-speaking countries.   Source:  Wonder Egg Priority on Twitter   ---- Daryl Harding is a Japan Correspond

Actress Kana Kurashina Makes Guest Voice Appearance in The Seven Deadly Sins Film as The Supreme Deity

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    The official website for the forthcoming film The Seven Deadly Sins: Cursed by Light announced today that 33-year-old actress Kana Kurashina (Akari Kawamoto in March Comes in Like a Lion live-action films) will make a guest voice appearance as the Supreme Deity. While she voiced Bela in the short TV anime series Oretacha Yokai Ningen in 2017-2018, this is the first time she has participated in an animated film.   The Supreme Deity is the mother of the main heroine, Elizabeth Liones, and the one who put the curse of "eternal life" on her. Kurashina says, "I've checked both of The Seven Deadly Sins anime and manga, and it's like a dream come true that I could be a part of that world! When I was offered the job, I jumped for joy unbecoming my age. I was just so happy at first, but as time went by, I have been under a lot of pressure. Since I'll be working with wonderful voice actors, I try to keep in mind not to destroy the worldview when I partici

World Cup qualifiers: Netherlands rout Gibraltar 7-0, Turkey draw with Latvia

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MANKAI STAGE A3! Gets Two Live-action Films in 2021 & 2022

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    "MANKAI STAGE A3!" is a stage play adaptation series based on LIBER Entertainment's popular mobile card collecting game, A3! , which has been downloaded more than seven million times since its launch in January 2017. The stage play's first show was performed in June 2018, and the series has continued to be well received as one of the most successful so-called 2.5-dimensional plays.    It is officially announced today that two live-action films featuring the stage play's actors are now in the works. The first film "MANKAI MOVIE A3! ~SPRING & SUMMER~" is scheduled to be released in December 2021, then the second film "MANKAI MOVIE A3! ~AUTUMN & WINTER~"  will follow in 2022. Kenji Kurata ( Bad Moon Rising , Indigo Children ) is attached to direct on his own screenplay. The stage play's writer and director, Shinjiro Kameda and Fumiya Matsuzaki support the film's production as the supervisors.      The announcemen

Covid: Australia falls 85% short of vaccine delivery goal

The slow rollout sparks concern as Brisbane faces a possible extension of a citywide lockdown. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3maw5Vt

Biden's dog Major in second biting incident at White House

Major had been sent to Delaware for training after nipping a White House employee earlier this month. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3cB5Wfq

Yukari Tamura to Release New Album "Ai Kotoba." on April 28

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    The official website for voice actress Yukari Tamura (Nanoha Takamachi in the Magical Girl Lyrical Nanoha series) announced today that her much-awaited 12th original album "Ai Kotoba."  is set to be released on April 28, 2021, and posted its CD jacket photo. It will have been only ten months since her previous 11th album "Candy tuft" was released in June 2020. Between her 10th and 11th albums, there was a long period of six years and seven months.    The title of the album "あいことば。" can be literally translated as "Password" as it is, but since it is written entirely in hiragana, it can also be interpreted in other ways, such as "Words of Love." The album will include a total of 12 songs, all of which will be newly written.   Also, she originally planned her national concert tour "Tamura Yukari LOVE ▽ LIVE 2020" at 17 locations across Japan from June to August 2020, but all of the performances have been postpone

No end in sight for India's protesting farmers

Indian farmers are protesting against three new laws they believe will hurt their income. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3u6Nu45

A few frequent flyers 'dominate air travel'

A small minority of frequent flyers dominates air travel in countries with high aviation emissions. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3frzlKK

The cost of speaking up against China

Uyghurs abroad describe a pattern of harassment and intimidation they say is designed to silence them. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/31uIev4

Beware the return of the Iberian wolf, say Spain's farmers

A plan to ban hunting of wolves in north-west Spain worries farmers but is hailed by conservationists. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3fFHP1h

China sets sights on Middle East with Iran co-operation deal

The strategic accord will help expand Chinese influence in the region and challenge US dominance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/3wnY9JU

This Week's Attack on Titan Final Season Illustrations Says Goodbye With an Intense Stare

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  While the biggest news from the Attack on Titan franchise last weekend was the announcement that the next episode of the TV anime will be broadcast on NHK-G this winter, but as per the last 16 weeks, two new illustrations were released on the official Twitter accounts for episode 75 of the series, with one showing Gabi and Pieck, and other the Attack Titan looking intense.   As per every week, both the illustrations and MAPPA's key animation are referencing the current episode of   Attack on Titan , but don't overly spoil what is in said episode.  This is your warning!     TVアニメ「進撃の巨人」The Final Season第16話(第75話)「天地」をご視聴いただいた皆様、ありがとうございました! 今冬放送をお楽しみに! Illustration:岸香織(原画) #shingeki pic.twitter.com/jh44jZ2yhZ — アニメ「進撃の巨人」公式アカウント (@anime_shingeki) March 28, 2021       The first image, from the Attack on Titan Twitter account, was drawn by key animator and sub-character designer on The Final Season ,  Kaori Kishi , once again thanking fans for watching and