Guy Sebastian is planning to tour the UAE next year. The Australian R&B star, who was paying a flying visit on promotional duties for his country's national airline Qantas, said a world tour was in the planning stages and Dubai would be in the mix. "I love coming here and I do want to come back once the new album is out," he said. The 32-year-old singer made waves internationally last year with his hit Battle Scars, featuring the American rapper Lupe Fiasco. New songs are on the way, with Sebastian's seventh album, Madness, due to be released this year. The album – his first to receive a global release – will feature collaborations with Fiasco and 2 Chainz. – The National staff
Actress Alia Bhatt launches fashion line
The Bollywood star Alia Bhatt has designed a fashion line called Alia for the online store Jabong. The 21-year-old actress said her new-found love for fashion was thanks to the filmmaker Karan Johar, who cast her in Student of the Year, in which she played a style-conscious diva. "I didn't really understand clothes while I was overweight," she told The Times of India. "When I was auditioning for Student ... I lost weight and because my character Shanaya was so into dressing up and fashion ... because of that, I kind of got into loving fashion. Basically, Karan has a great influence on that and he has a great fashion sense. He tells me when I am wrongly dressed and when I am doing good." Alia hasn't abandoned acting – she is filming Shaandar with Shahid Kapoor. – The National staff
Jimmy Kimmel is a major threat to your computer
The late-night talk-show host Jimmy Kimmel is the most dangerous celebrity in the world – if you are searching online. The computer-security company McAfee says that a web search for him carries a 19 per cent chance of landing on a website that has tested positive for spyware, viruses or malware. Responding to the news, the host said on his show, Jimmy Kimmel Live!, that he could not believe that a kid who played the clarinet and carried a briefcase to junior high school grew up to be the most dangerous celebrity of 2014. Other celebrities McAfee says are particularly dangerous search targets this year include Ciara, Flo Rida, Bruce Springsteen, Chelsea Handler and Christina Aguilera. – AP
Who are the Soroptimists?
The first Soroptimists club was founded in Oakland, California in 1921. The name comes from the Latin word soror which means sister, combined with optima, meaning the best.
The organisation said its name is best interpreted as ‘the best for women’.
Since then the group has grown exponentially around the world and is officially affiliated with the United Nations. The organisation also counts Queen Mathilde of Belgium among its ranks.
RESULT
Brazil 2 Croatia 0
Brazil: Neymar (69'), Firmino (90' 3)
Breast cancer in men: the facts
1) Breast cancer is men is rare but can develop rapidly. It usually occurs in those over the ages of 60, but can occasionally affect younger men.
2) Symptoms can include a lump, discharge, swollen glands or a rash.
3) People with a history of cancer in the family can be more susceptible.
4) Treatments include surgery and chemotherapy but early diagnosis is the key.
5) Anyone concerned is urged to contact their doctor
At a glance
Global events: Much of the UK’s economic woes were blamed on “increased global uncertainty”, which can be interpreted as the economic impact of the Ukraine war and the uncertainty over Donald Trump’s tariffs.
Growth forecasts: Cut for 2025 from 2 per cent to 1 per cent. The OBR watchdog also estimated inflation will average 3.2 per cent this year
Welfare: Universal credit health element cut by 50 per cent and frozen for new claimants, building on cuts to the disability and incapacity bill set out earlier this month
Spending cuts: Overall day-to day-spending across government cut by £6.1bn in 2029-30
Tax evasion: Steps to crack down on tax evasion to raise “£6.5bn per year” for the public purse
Defence: New high-tech weaponry, upgrading HM Naval Base in Portsmouth
Housing: Housebuilding to reach its highest in 40 years, with planning reforms helping generate an extra £3.4bn for public finances
The National's picks
4.35pm: Tilal Al Khalediah
5.10pm: Continous
5.45pm: Raging Torrent
6.20pm: West Acre
7pm: Flood Zone
7.40pm: Straight No Chaser
8.15pm: Romantic Warrior
8.50pm: Calandogan
9.30pm: Forever Young
A MINECRAFT MOVIE
Director: Jared Hess
Starring: Jack Black, Jennifer Coolidge, Jason Momoa
Rating: 3/5
The biog
Born November 11, 1948
Education: BA, English Language and Literature, Cairo University
Family: Four brothers, seven sisters, two daughters, 42 and 39, two sons, 43 and 35, and 15 grandchildren
Hobbies: Reading and traveling
UAE currency: the story behind the money in your pockets
COMPANY PROFILE
Name: Kumulus Water
Started: 2021
Founders: Iheb Triki and Mohamed Ali Abid
Based: Tunisia
Sector: Water technology
Number of staff: 22
Investment raised: $4 million
SERIE A FIXTURES
Friday Sassuolo v Torino (Kick-off 10.45pm UAE)
Saturday Atalanta v Sampdoria (5pm),
Genoa v Inter Milan (8pm),
Lazio v Bologna (10.45pm)
Sunday Cagliari v Crotone (3.30pm)
Benevento v Napoli (6pm)
Parma v Spezia (6pm)
Fiorentina v Udinese (9pm)
Juventus v Hellas Verona (11.45pm)
Monday AC Milan v AS Roma (11.45pm)
Brief scores:
Kashima Antlers 0
River Plate 4
Zuculini 24', Martinez 73', 90 2', Borre 89' (pen)
