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LONDON (AP) — Strawberries hold a special place in Wimbledon tradition. But strawberries and pasta?Iga Swiatek explained that it’s a dish from her native Poland.“Why is it such a big thing? Everybody should eat that,” a smiling Swiatek said after her third-round victory over Danielle Collins on Saturday. “I think in summer kids are eating it a lot. I don’t know. It’s just a perfect mix of tastes.”The All England Club estimates that more than 35 tons of strawberries — usually with cream — are eaten each year during the two-week tournament. Spectators can buy strawberry-inspired merchandise all over the…

CNN  —  Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei attended a religious gathering on Saturday, according to Iranian state media outlet Press TV, the first time he has appeared in public in several weeks. Khamenei had not made a public appearance since his country was plunged into conflict on June 13, when Israel unilaterally bombed Iranian military and nuclear sites. The US later joined in, bombing three key Iranian nuclear sites before US President Donald Trump declared a ceasefire. In video posted by Press TV on X, Khamenei waves to a crowd of black-clad worshippers marking the eve of Ashura, when…

Balancing heritage and modernity, Kuwait aims to strengthen regional cultural role KUWAIT: As Kuwait assumes the title of Capital of Arab Culture 2025, attention turns to its evolving cultural policy, which straddles the line between preserving national identity and expanding international cultural influence. Melissa Tedafi, a contemporary history specialist in Franco-Arabic cultural diplomacy and policies at Nantes Université, outlined Kuwait’s cultural ambitions during a roundtable at the University of Strasbourg’s Middle East and Muslim World Studies Congress. She highlighted how these ambitions are shaped by the country’s historical legacy, institutional challenges and modern aspirations within a competitive Gulf context.“Cultural policies…

GENEVA: Kuwait reaffirmed its commitment to mutual respect and constructive engagement in the field of human rights, calling for the avoidance of politicization and selectivity in the provision of technical cooperation and capacity-building. This came during a statement delivered by Diplomatic Attaché Asmaa Abdullah Al-Hajji at a panel discussion on capacity-building and technical cooperation, held within the framework of the 59th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva.Al-Hajji stressed the importance of ensuring that technical cooperation efforts are guided by the specific requests of countries and aligned with their national priorities and development strategies. She reiterated…

KUWAIT: Director of the Meteorological Department Dharar Al-Ali announced that Kuwait will be affected by moderate to active northwesterly winds, with conditions expected to persist through Sunday before gradually subsiding on Monday. Speaking to KUNA, Al-Ali explained that the latest weather maps and numerical models indicate the country is under the influence of an extension of the Indian monsoon depression, accompanied by a hot, dry air mass. The resulting winds may exceed 60 km/h, stirring up dust and significantly reducing horizontal visibility to less than 1,000 meters in some areas, particularly open and desert regions. The winds are also expected…

KUWAIT: The Kuwait Environment Protection Society (KEPS) on Saturday launched a groundbreaking publication titled “Women’s Guide to Climate Action and Shared Responsibility,” marking a significant step by civil society to empower women and strengthen their role in addressing the climate crisis. KEPS Secretary General and book supervisor Jenan Behzad said in a press statement that the guide is the first of its kind in the region. It offers a comprehensive look into women’s contributions to environmental efforts, combining scientific insight, social analysis, and real-life experiences of pioneering Arab women in the fields of climate action and sustainable development. Behzad noted…

Chelsea are expecting an offer from Arsenal for Noni Madueke.Sky Sports News understands the 23-year-old winger is emerging as a top target for Arsenal. The Gunners have looked at a number of players in the forward positions, including Real Madrid’s Rodrygo. It is understood they have kept an eye on Madueke’s development. There has not been any club-to-club contact yet.Arsenal have only added goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga and are looking to sign a left winger. Madueke, though, played at right wing 33 times for Chelsea during the 2024/25 season and only seven on the left.Arsenal also have Bukayo Saka and Ethan…

Désiré Doué scored in the 78th minute, and Paris Saint-Germain moved a step closer to another trophy with a 2-0 victory over Bayern Munich in the quarterfinals of the Club World Cup on Saturday, a game marred by a gruesome injury to young German star Jamal Musiala.With PSG two men down after a pair of late red cards and Bayern throwing everyone forward, Ousmane Dembélé added an insurance goal deep into stoppage time to send the French powerhouse on to the semifinals Wednesday against either Real Madrid or Borussia Dortmund in East Rutherford, New Jersey.Defeat means it was Bayern legend Thomas Müller’s…

Oscar-winning actress Charlize Theron has had her share of romantic relationships.Among the most famous were her relationships with Third Eye Blind frontman Stephan Jenkins and actor Sean Penn. But these days, the mother of two is choosing to be single, she recently told Alex Cooper on podcast “Call Her Daddy.”For her, building her family was about “being honest with who I am and what I can give right now,” she said, adding that she realized she “was not somebody who should be having kids with another person.”Here’s why Theron chose to be a single mom, and why relationship experts support…

Vivianne Miedema scored her 100th international goal as Wales’ major tournament debut ended with a 3-0 defeat against the Netherlands in Lucerne.The Manchester City forward curled home from the edge of the area on the brink of half-time to begin the scoring against Wales, who are the lowest ranked team in the tournament. Victoria Pelova and Esmee Brugts netted after the break, turning the result into a statement win in Group D, which also includes France and England.Wales will feel the game simply just got away from them after their admirable efforts in the first period frustrated the 2017 European…