Investigators search Deutsche Bank headquarters over legacy tax trades

Investigators search Deutsche Bank headquarters over legacy tax trades

It marks the third time that prosecutors are known to have searched Deutsche Bank this year Published Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 10:30 PM [FRANKFURT] German prosecutors searched Deutsche Bank’s Frankfurt headquarters on Wednesday (Jul 22) as they investigate alleged fraudulent tax transactions at its Postbank division between 2008 and 2010. Germany’s largest bank confirmed…

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Charles Gaines Dead: ‘Pumping Iron’ Author Was 84

Charles Gaines Dead: ‘Pumping Iron’ Author Was 84

Charles Gaines, whose 1970s book and documentary Pumping Iron helped launch Arnold Schwarzenegger’s career, died July 21. He was 84. Schwarzenegger announced the news on his social media channels with a heartfelt tribute to the writer and lover of outdoor pursuits whom he described as “a lifelong friend.” Born in Jacksonville, Florida on January 6,…

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Jonathan Bailey, Ella Purnell & Maggie Gyllenhaal Set For ‘Dracula’

Jonathan Bailey, Ella Purnell & Maggie Gyllenhaal Set For  ‘Dracula’

In one of its biggest rollouts to date, Audible has unveiled a roster of stars for its English-language and international adaptations of Bram Stoker’s 1897 gothic horror classic Dracula ahead of a worldwide launch this fall. Bridgerton and Wicked: For Good star Jonathan Bailey leads the English-language production as Count Dracula, alongside Ella Purnell (Fallout)…

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MLT to divest China warehouses valued at US$107 million to interested party, Changi South property for S$16.6 million

MLT to divest China warehouses valued at US7 million to interested party, Changi South property for S.6 million

The moves are in line with its continued portfolio rejuvenation efforts, says its manager [SINGAPORE] Mapletree Logistics Trust (MLT) has entered into agreements for the divestment of two China warehouses for a total of 724 million Chinese yuan (US$107 million). It is also divesting a property in Singapore at 39 Changi South Avenue 2 for…

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Ukraine’s war effort gets shakeup after Soviet-Era general fired

Ukraine’s war effort gets shakeup after Soviet-Era general fired

Ukraine’s new commander-in-chief, Mykhailo Drapatyi, has been described as representing the “new school” of Ukrainian military leadership, compared with his predecessor, Oleksandr Syrskyi, who was seen as a Soviet-era general. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky fired Syrskyi on Tuesday after protests that started in Kyiv demanding his ouster and the reinstatement of former Defense Minister Mykhailo…

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Yen steadies near 40-year low on rate-hike bets, intervention talks

Yen steadies near 40-year low on rate-hike bets, intervention talks

Japan says it will take decisive action if needed to curb excessive currency weakness Published Wed, Jul 22, 2026 · 08:40 PM [BENGALURU/SINGAPORE] The yen recovered slightly from its weakest level in almost four decades on Wednesday (Jul 22), as traders weighed the possibility of intervention from Tokyo, alongside expectations for quicker rate hikes by…

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European Film Academy Chief Matthijs Wouter Knol & Greek Filmmaker Athina Rachel Tsangari Join Emily Watson On Sarajevo Film Festival Jury

European Film Academy Chief Matthijs Wouter Knol & Greek Filmmaker Athina Rachel Tsangari Join Emily Watson On Sarajevo Film Festival Jury

European Film Academy CEO and Director Matthijs Wouter Knol, Greek filmmaker Athina Rachel Tsangari, director Igor Bezinović and actress Sara Klimoska will all join Emily Watson to head up the Jury of the Competition Program at the upcoming Sarajevo Film Festival.  Watson, who is coming off the back of playing Mary Shakespeare in Chloé Zhao’s…

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BAFTA Adds AI Clause To Submission Rules

BAFTA Adds AI Clause To Submission Rules

BAFTA has once again tweaked its submission rules.  In a series of new rules announced this morning, the headline additions include the expansion of the Outstanding British Film Longlist and the addition of a new clause on films created using generative AI.  The new AI law reads: “Where the use of Generative AI or other…

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