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LONDON — Are you good at chatting up or flirting with potential partners? If so, you may already have rizz, even if you didn't know it.The Oxford word of the year, internet slang for romantic appeal or charm, is mostly used by young people.It was one of eight words on a shortlist, all chosen to reflect the mood, ethos or preoccupations of 2023.The list was narrowed down in a public vote, before Oxford lexicographers made the final decision.Other contenders ranged from Swiftie to beige flag to situationship.The word might not mean anything to you if you're not Generation Z.But it's used massively online, with billions of views of the hashtag "rizz" on TikTok.According to Oxford University Press, which publishes the Oxford English Dictionary, it is defined as style,...
December 04, 2023
Rizz named Oxford word of the year 2023
LONDON — Beyoncé told fans they should "dance, sing, laugh and cry" as they watched the London premiere of her Renaissance tour film.Dressed in a white suit, the star made a brief appearance before the three-hour documentary, and told the audience to "feel free to feel".Taylor Swift, whose own concert movie broke box office records earlier this year, was also there.Beyoncé's daughter Blue Ivy also attended the event.Other guests included Destiny's Child star Michelle Williams, musician will.i,am, Vogue's former editor Edward Enniful, and actress Vivica A. Fox.All wore "opulent formal attire" requested in the dress code.Swift's appearance came after Beyoncé attended the Hollywood concert premiere for her Eras Tour on 11 October.She donned a...
December 01, 2023
Beyoncé tells fans to 'laugh and dance' at Renaissance film premiere
LONDON — The world's biggest iceberg is on the move after more than 30 years being stuck to the ocean floor.The iceberg, called A23a, split from the Antarctic coastline in 1986. But it swiftly grounded in the Weddell Sea, becoming, essentially, an ice island.At almost 4,000 sq km (1,500 sq miles) in area, it's more than twice the size of Greater London.The past year has seen it drifting at speed, and the berg is now about to spill beyond Antarctic waters.A23a is a true colossus, and it's not just its width that impresses.This slab of ice is some 400m (1,312 ft) thick. For comparison, the London Shard, the tallest skyscraper in Europe, is a mere 310m tall.A23a was part of a mass outbreak of bergs from the White Continent's Filchner Ice Shelf.At the time, it was hosting a...
November 24, 2023
A23a: World's biggest iceberg on the move after 30 years
November 21, 2023
Robbie Williams fan dies after fall at Sydney concert
November 19, 2023
Miss Nicaragua wins 2023 Miss Universe pageant
November 19, 2023
Napoleon Bonaparte's hat to go on sale at Paris auction
The 42nd edition of the Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF 2023) has concluded, achieving a significant milestone by retaining its title as the world's largest book fair for the third consecutive year. The event showcased an impressive collection of over 15 million books, spanning diverse fields of knowledge and creativity.With the participation of 2,033 publishers from 109 countries, SIBF 2023 marked a remarkable year of achievements, boasting the highest number of participating countries in its history. The fair, themed 'We Speak Books,' engaged visitors from 109 countries, attracting book enthusiasts, students, academics, intellectuals, and professionals in the creative industries.South Korea took center stage as the Guest of Honour, drawing substantial attention with its...
November 14, 2023
Sharjah International Book Fair wraps up 42nd edition
November 14, 2023
Disney's melodic marvel: Riyadh Season welcomes 'The Castle' for a 12-week symphony of magic
November 10, 2023
US veteran gets world's first eye transplant
November 10, 2023
Australian singer and Home and Away actor Johnny Ruffo dies aged 35
