Sacred

Iranian actor Elnaaz Norouzi of Sacred Games fame celebrates Ali Khamenei’s death, calls it ‘most incredible news’

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The assassination of Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in missile strikes from the US and Israel has plunged the Middle East into a full-blown conflict. Across the region, there have been protests against the death of Khamenei, regarded as a spiritual and religious leader by Shia Muslims across the world. However, in Iran and certain … Read more

Sports stars, ‘sacred spaces’, and an increasingly bitter battle for privacy

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Coco Gauff could feel it brewing. As she collected her bags and made her way off court after being thoroughly beaten by her Australian Open quarter-final opponent, Elina Svitolina, in just 59 minutes, her insides fizzed with frustration. The 21-year-old made it through the tunnel that leads the players onto court and veered left, onto … Read more