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Asylum in Denmark: Is the country guilty of double standards?

While Ukrainians are being welcomed in their thousands, the government is trying to reduce the number of non-European refugees. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/q0GN8uU

Paul Rusesabagina: Hotel Rwanda hero's family files $400m US lawsuit

Paul Rusesabagina's family accuse the Rwandan government of abduction and torture. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/rkn4Mqd

Katie Taylor v Amanda Serrano: Charting the remarkable story of the rise of women's boxing

Women's boxing was banned in England for 116 years. This weekend, Katie Taylor will headline at Madison Square Garden. This is the story of the sport's rise - and one woman who made all the difference. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/QWf6EMp

Mariupol civilians leave besieged Azovstal steelworks

Despite an order from Vladimir Putin to completely seal off the area, 20 civilians escape Azovstal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/OroEHXN

Sri Lanka hikes price of medicines 40% amid economic crisis

Prices rise 40% as an economic crisis bites, leaving some Sri Lankans cutting short treatments. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/4qhsf3c

IPL 2022: MI break the duck finally, win by five wickets against RR

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Clearing bombs with their hands: The bomb disposal unit saving a city

The city of Mykolaiv is being shelled almost daily. But the attacks themselves aren’t the only threat because the pieces of artillery left behind can be just as fatal. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/FkOXCZv

Dexter Jackson: How it feels to be pardoned by the US president

Dexter Jackson knew he had "a one in a million chance" of being pardoned - but "never lost faith". from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/8y6mWV3

PBKS vs LSG: Sharma scripts LSG slide & Bishnoi smiles and winces

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Earth Defense Force 6 Launches in Japan on August 25

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  D3 Publisher and Sandlot have announced that Earth Defense Force 6 will launch for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in Japan on August 25.   Those who own the PS4 version are eligible to upgrade to the PS5 version which will have a 4k resolution. Additionally, both versions support cross-platform multiplayer between consoles for up to four players.   RELATED:   Earth Defense Force 6 Trailer Catches Up with Sushi Chef in Heaven   Players who purchase first-print copies of Earth Defense Force 6 will receive Hololive Virtual YouTuber decoys to use in the game; they are used to divert enemy attention during battle. The three Virtual YouTubers are Ookami Mio, Shirakami Fubuki, and Nakiri Ayame.   While there hasn't been a localization announcement for the game yet, the last mainline entry, Earth Defense Force 5 , saw an international release outside of Japan back in 2018.       Source: Gematsu --- George Yang is a freelance writer specializing in video games and

IPL 2022: Bowlers the Super Giants for Lucknow

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Enjoy Tea with the Yamayurikai at Maria Watches Over Us Collab Café

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  Next month, Akihabara's  Stellamap Café  is inviting you to a tea party at the Rose Mansion — and you don't even need to be a  petite sœur  to get in!   Stellamap Café x  Maria Watches Over Us  Collaboration ~Yamayuri Council Café~   will celebrate the beloved anime series, about the relationships between students of the fictional Lillian Girls' Academy. In particular, the series focuses on Yumi, the new  petite sœur  of the elegant Sachiko, and her subsequent involvement in the school's student council.   The key art for the event (seen above) depicts Sachiko and Yumi in fancy aprons preparing to serve tea. They're not the only characters you'll see, though. Chibi art for the event includes  Rosa Foetida  duo Rei and Yoshino, and  Rosa Gigantea  pair Sei and Shimako. All of them can be seen at the café as art panels, along with production materials and art from the series:   RELATED: Slow Loop  Collab Café Fishes up Adorable Seafood Treats   Orde

Ukraine round-up: UN visit and a Russian roubles row

Blasts hit Kyiv while the UN chief is in the city, and there's a dispute over who is buying gas from Russia. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/WnF7GCv

Roppongi to Host 30th Anniversary Sailor Moon Museum

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  This summer, the  Sony Music Roppongi Museum  will be hosting a huge exhibition, celebrating 30 years of  Sailor Moon .   The  Sailor Moon Museum  was announced today, and will be presented in three "volumes" focusing on the story's five parts — parts 1 and 2 in Vol1, parts 3 and 4 in Vol2, and part 5 in Vol3.     RELATED: Sailor Moon Anime Continues with Sailor Moon Cosmos 2-Part Film in Early Summer 2023   The exhibition's site details several highlights to look forward to. Visitors can enjoy original artwork by series creator Naoko Takeuchi , including both new art and original manga manuscripts. The art will be rotated out across the three "volumes" detailed above. Wall displays will bring to life key scenes from the story, accentuated with holographic technology that shows changing facial expressions depending on where you're standing. A theater equipped with a 4.5m x 8m screen will use projections and special effects to create an immer

Floater Umesh still stings like a bee, all hail King T’Challa Sakariya & lucky, plucky & grinning

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Eureka: Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution Gets US and Canada Release on May 17 and 18

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  Crunchyroll is announcing today plans to release the exciting final chapter in the sci-fi trilogy Eureka: Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution  in the United States and Canada on May 17-18 in both an English dub and subtitle formats, with an additional Australian release coming soon. Tickets for the screenings will go on sale starting Friday, April 29. More information on screenings can be found here .    Trailer   Key Art   Eureka: Eureka Seven Hi-Evolution is directed by Tomoki Kyoda, with Dai Sato handling the screenplay, character design by Kenichi Yoshida, music by Naoki Sato and bones inc. helming the animation production.   The film is described as such:   The virtual world inside the scub coral (intelligent coral-like lifeforms) created by Eureka... The people from that virtual world appeared on Earth ten years ago when it collapsed. Since this large-scale amalgamation, the humans from the virtual world call themselves "Green Earth" and the original Earth humans

Umran Malik Prequel: The path from J&K’s rolling hills to franchise net bowler to ultimate IPL stardom

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ODDTAXI OP Animation Director Ryoji Yamada Helms Absurdly Cool DUSTCELL Music Video

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  Ryoji Yamada is an animator known most recently for working on the ODDTAXI opening, for which he handled storyboard, unit director, animation director and key animator duties. The artist's latest output goes in a splendidly surreal direction as Yamada helms the new music video for virtual music duo DUSTCELL .   RELATED: Skirt and PUNPEE's ODDTAXI TV Anime OP Theme Reaches 10 Million Streams   Check out the visuals for "INSIDE," from DUSTCELL's second album, Confession , below.     新作です????Dustcellのおかげで、また新たなインスピレーションを得て最強MVが出来ました、ありがとう。 こだわりすぎて詰め込んだら、低画質だと追い付かないので、ぜひ高画質で見てみてください???? https://t.co/hHBnL45ygt — RYOJI YAMADA/ 山田遼志 (@ryojiyamada) April 28, 2022   Here are the full credits for the video:   Director RYOJI YAMADA(mimoid)   Animators RYOJI YAMADA YASUHIRO TOMITA TAISHIN MINAMI TAKUTO KAWAKAMI KANA FUKUDOME   Compositers SHOHEI INAYOSHI TSUBASA SAIKAWA   Assistants SOTA FUKUSHIMA LINA MACHIDA HANAE SUGI GENTARO FUNA

22 off 6: Rashid Khan and Rahul Tewatia’s six hitting take GT across the line

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Skeleton Knight in Another World English Dub Reveals Cast & Crew, Release Date

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  Arc is going on another grand adventure! We're pleased to announce that we'll be pulling a certain reincarnated skeleton out of the closet for the first episode of Skeleton Knight in Another World 's English dub, which will launch on Crunchyroll on April 28 at 2:30pm Pacific Time !   Here's how the party is shaping up so far:   Cast   Brandon Johnson (Tadashi Kikuchi in Sk8 the Infinity ) as Arc Caitlin Glass (Winry Rockbell in Fullmetal Alchemist ) as Ariane Emi Lo (Myna Yatomika in 86 EIGHTY-SIX ) as Ponta Krystal LaPorte (Tina in Overlord ) as Lauren Marisa Duran (Lady Isabel Neville in Requiem of the Rose King ) as Rita   Additional voices:   Matthew David Rudd Corey Phillips Kevin D. Thelwell Dominique North Jeff Jiffers David Lu Greg Silva Erica Muse Anthony Bowling James Larabee John Gerhardt Anthony DiMascio Jason Crawford Jordan Alex Mai Spencer Liles   Crew   Director: Jason Lord  Assistant Director: Dani Chambers 

GT vs SRH: Rashid’s masterclass with bat, Malik’s searing pace, and Shashank’s dream run

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30 Anime Voice Actors Team up for J-Pop Cover Song Album Series

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  Need your J-pop fix? AVEX Pictures and 30 of your favorite voice actors are here to help, in a trio of cover albums collectively titled  Re:collection .   The collection will cover 30 years of songs from acts including Spitz, GLAY, Mika Nakashima, and many others. Each tune will be performed by a popular male voice actor.  Yuki Kaji  (Eren Yeager in  Attack on Titan ),  Junya Enoki  (Yuji Itadori in  JUJUTSU KAISEN ), and  Daisuke Namikawa  (Goemon in  Lupin III ) are just a few of the voices you'll hear bringing the tunes to life.       RELATED:  Maaya Uchide Performs  Naruto  Theme "Blue Bird" for Cover Song Project CrosSing   The albums — "90's-00's Edition," "00's-10's Edition," and "10's-20's Edition" — will be released all at once on  July 27 , and are priced at 3,300 yen per volume. A full track listing is available on the  Re:collections  website .   © 2022 AVEX PICTURES   Source: Anime! Ani

Gajanan, son of a chappal seller, is shooting star at Khelo India University Games

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Jordan Brand Launches Naruto x Jordan Zion 1 SP Sneakers

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Naruto x Jordan Zion 1 SP “Madara Six Paths”   After the previous social media teaser debuted on Twitter a couple nights ago,  the  Naruto Shippuden -themed  Jordan Zion 1 sneaker collection being endorsed by Zion Williamson as a tribute to his fandom for the anime series and its influence on his life has officially launched ahead of an expected release in the next few weeks.    Naruto x Jordan Zion 1 SP “Madara Six Paths”     Naruto x Jordan Zion 1 SP “Kurama Rage”   Three distinct pairs will be offered by the Jordan brand, based on Naruto in his Six Paths Sage form, Six Paths Madara Uchiha, and Naruto in his Nine-Tailed Demon Fox Four Tails form round out the sneaker line, which will also include matched apparel. Pricing for the apparel will vary, while the sneakers will retail for $130 each pair and will be released in the next few weeks.   SOURCES: HYPEBEAST , MODERN NOTORIETY   from Latest in Anime News by Crunchyroll! https://ift.tt/Sn2HRr7

IPL 2022: Another batting implosion, another huge defeat for RCB

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Ros Atkins on… Finland, Nato and Russia

Ros Atkins looks why Nato’s border with Russia looks likely to expand significantly, as both Finland and Sweden consider applying to join the alliance. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/oDN4FHP

Blanka and Sakura from Street Fighter Take the Beatdown to Fortnite

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  More Street Fighter action is coming to Fortnite Island later this week. The latest challengers to take on the battle royale game are Blanka and Sakura , who make their way to Fortnite starting on Thursday, April 28 at 5:00pm Pacific Time.   RELATED:  Naruto Ninja Runs His Way into Fortnite on November 16   Special outfits and accessories will be available for both characters in the Item Shop. Blanka has the standard Blanka Outfit, which comes with the Blanka Delgado alt style inspired by Boman Delgado from Rival Schools . The outfit also comes with the Blanka Backflip Emote, Blanka-chan Back Bling and Tropical Hazard Kebab Pickaxe.     Sakura has both the traditional outfit we all know and love and the Sakura Gym alt style, which is inspired by one of her alts from Street Fighter IV . Items and accessories include the Victory Sway Emote, Hanakaze Claw Back Bling, Fighting Tournament Trophy Pickaxe and Kayari Buta Glider.     Those looking to show off their skills

Time to pull the plug on Kohli’s T20I career

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Russia to suspend gas supplies to Poland

Polish state gas firm PGNiG says it has been told by Gazprom supplies will be halted from Wednesday. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/UzQ6KMs

Mahjong Soul Hooks Up with Kaguya-sama: Love is War -Ultra Romantic- for New Collab

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  We're just a day away from the debut of a new collaboration in online mahjong game Mahjong Soul , and this one has it teaming up with the Kaguya-sama: Love is War -Ultra Romantic- anime. With the new season of the adaptation underway, there's no better way to celebrate in between episodes, and players will be able to dive in after maintenance is complete on April 26.   RELATED: Mahjong Soul Online Game Gets Anime Adaptation Set For April 2022   In the meantime, here's a trailer for the crossover:     The event will run until May 17, and will feature new Jyanshi inspired by Kaguya Shinomiya, Miyuki Shirogane, Ai Hayasaka and Kei Shirogane. There will also be new themed outfits as well as new Decorations and Special Effects available while the event is live.   The official Mahjong Soul Twitter account has been previewing some of the limited outfits:   [Mahjong Soul X Kaguya-sama: Love Is War -Ultra Romantic- Collab] Limited Outfit - Heart Thief - Kaguya

IPL 2022: Punjab Kings hold their nerve in death overs to beat Dhoni, CSK

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Johnny Depp blames 'burn Amber' text on Monty Python

Mr Depp defends messages sent to fellow actor Paul Bettany saying he would burn his then-girlfriend. from BBC News - World https://ift.tt/Xin5DcV

Walk with Giants in Fancy Attack on Titan-Inspired Shoes

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  Attack on Titan  is rumbling toward its big finale, and shoe maker  mayla classic  is helping it step out in style. The brand, known for fancy shoes inspired by beloved characters, has rolled out six sets of flashy pumps inspired by Eren Yeager, Mikasa Ackerman, Armin Arlert, and more.     RELATED: Attack on Titan  Reveals Collab with Steve Aoki's Dim Mak, 100Thieves' Higround   Or if you prefer, you can grab a pair inspired by Levi, Erwin Smith, or Hange Zoë:     Each shoe features a unique heel shape, as well as bows and charms in its respective characters' image colors. And the soles are imprinted with familiar insignia from the series. The double straps are designed to be reminiscent of the Survey Corps' belts.     RELATED: Elegant Violet Evergarden  Shoes Are Back on Sale   Each purchase comes in a book-shaped box, and a postcard of the respective character:     The made-to-order shoes are 28,600 yen per pair (tax included) and are c