Women in Film has revealed its slate of 2026 WIF Honors recipients. This year's honorees — Salma Hayek Pinault, Adria Arjona, Gemma Chan (in absentia), Beth de Araújo, and Pamela Abdy — will be celebrated at the organization's annual benefit gala Nov. 5 at The Beverly Hilton.
Abdy will receive the inaugural Vanguard Award, while Arjona is set to be honored with the Face of the Future Award. Chan and de Araújo will jointly accept the Crystal Award for Advocacy in Film for their collaboration on Josephine, and Hayek Pinault will be presented with the Jane Fonda Humanitarian Award.
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LAW AND ORDER: Kering has promoted Sophie Maddaloni, its longtime group tax director, to general secretary of the group, effective immediately.
Maddaloni, who is based in Paris, also joins Kering's executive committee and reports to Jean-Marc Duplaix, group chief operating officer.
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It turns out, Meghan Markle and Prince Harry aren't the only ones who moved out of the country recently. Hayek has also relocated to a European city, and she is "loving" her time in her new home.
The "Without Blood" star is officially Parisian! In an interview with Angelina Jolie for The Cut, Hayek revealed that she is now living full-time in Paris with her husband, François-Henri Pinault, who is from France. "I'm excited to continue to evolve in my wonderful relationship with my husband and to continue to discover each other," Hayek said in the interview. "I am loving my life in Paris right now."
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Hayek, who is mom to daughter Valentina, 18, and stepmom to Pinault's children, François Pinault, Jr., 28, Mathilde Pinault, 25, and Augustin James Evangelista, 19, from previous relationships, is also getting to know Mathilde in a new way in Paris.

#pinault #mathilde #daughter #loving

Princess Diana's iconic "revenge dress" is heading back to auction. Meghan Markle is reportedly interested in buying it, but she could face some serious competition. A source claims Kim Kardashian is among several high-profile names determined to own the famous gown. With its royal history and emotional significance, the upcoming sale could become a closely watched battle.
Meghan Markle is reportedly hoping to get her hands on one of Princess Diana's most famous looks. The black Christina Stambolian dress is set to return to the auction block in December. Sotheby's expects it could sell for up to £220,000 (approxiamately $2,96,000).
The dress has a story almost as famous as its design. Diana wore it to a 1994 fundraising gala, on the same night then-Prince Charles allegedly admitted to infidelity. She stepped out in the daring off-the-shoulder number instead of following the more restrained royal style expected of her. The look soon earned its now-famous "revenge dress" nickname.
Now, according to New Idea, Meghan is supposedly considering a bid. However, she may have to beat some serious competition to take it home. A source claimed that Kim Kardashian is "determined to own this dress." The insider also named Salma Hayek and Lady Gaga as potential contenders. Several collectors from Qatar and Saudi Arabia are allegedly interested, too.
With that kind of competition, the final price could climb quickly. The source claimed Prince Harry and Meghan's budget could become "a huge problem" when the bidding begins. And apparently, the couple may not even agree on whether the dress should be theirs.

#several

Knicks news: Jalen Brunson, Ben Stiller catch Frances Tiafoe vs. Ben Shelton match appeared first on ClutchPoints. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Jalen Brunson took a break from basketball on Friday to catch one of the biggest tennis matches of the year. The Knicks point guard was spotted in the stands at Arthur Ashe Stadium for the all-American US Open semifinal between Frances Tiafoe and Ben Shelton, seated near longtime Knicks superfan Ben Stiller as the two Americans battled for a spot in Sunday's final.
Brunson and Stiller were part of a star-studded crowd that packed Flushing Meadows for the occasion. Tennis legend Serena Williams was in attendance, as were actors Salma Hayek and Rami Malek, along with US women's soccer star Trinity Rodman, who is Shelton's girlfriend. The atmosphere matched the stakes, with an American guaranteed a spot in the championship match regardless of the outcome.
Jalen Brunson and Knicks superfan Ben Stiller are in attendance for the Frances Tiafoe vs. Ben Shelton match in the US Open Semifinals 🤩🎾 pic.twitter.com/IbYhWk4wJi
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#brunson #match #clutchpoints

Colman Domingo called on men to stand with women. The actor said he would die a "feminist" while appearing on a fundraiser red carpet. Domingo also shared his thoughts on women's access to resources.
While appearing on Caring for Women Dinner's red carpet on Thursday, Domingo said men should stand with women. According to The Hollywood Reporter, he said, "Anytime I've been in rooms like this, I've thought, 'Look at all these female leaders' — but hey, we're the men. Men should be locking arms to make sure women have what they need in access and information and support. I was raised a feminist, and I'll die a feminist."
The actor also shared that supporting such organizations is important for him. He added, "It's always been important to me to stand firm with these organizations — not only in support, but with my presence."
Domingo served as master of ceremonies at the fifth annual fundraiser. Caring for Women Dinner is organized by Kering, the luxury conglomerate, with luxury brands including Gucci, Balenciaga, Alexander McQueen, Brioni, and others.
Many stars appeared on the red carpet to support the fundraiser. These included co-hosts Salma Hayek Pinault and her husband, François-Henri Pinault, Simone Biles, Pamela Anderson, Dakota Johnson, and Benicio Del Toro.

#feminist #caring #i 've

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Last night in New York City, the Kering Foundation held its fifth annual Caring for Women dinner in the midst of New York Fashion Week. Co-hosted by founders (and spouses) Salma Hayek and François-Henri Pinault, the event raises money to end gender-based violence, and it's become one of the starriest fundraisers of September—as well as a ****** e where the stars can get a bit daring with their looks.
This year, one of the most memorable ensembles of the night came courtesy of Pamela Anderson. Days after making a statement in a bright orange dress at the amfAR Gala Venezia, the queen of makeup-free red-carpet appearances turned heads again in an elegant all-black look that exuded classic Hollywood bombshell glamour.
Pamela Anderson attends the Caring for Women dinner on September 10.James Devaney - Getty Images
Anderson—who often styles herself—wore a sleek design from Gucci by Demna. The high-neck dress featured a semi-sheer, jersey-style fabric that cloaked The Naked Gun actor, leaving a few bare bits of skin thanks to a cutout around back, and a high slit that ran up the side of the skirt, exposing one of her legs. Anderson has never been afraid to bring a bit of ****** iness to the carpet.

#anderson

Sept 10 (Reuters) - Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman called U.S. President Donald Trump twice on Thursday and ‌urged him to launch strikes against the Houthis, Axios ‌reported, citing two U.S. officials.
Trump rejected the request, and U.S. officials said the administration does not intend to take direct military action against the Houthis at this time, the report said.
Reuters could not immediately verify the report. The White House and Saudi embassy in Washington ‌did not immediately respond ⁠to requests for comment outside regular business hours.
According to Axios, the U.S. is increasingly concerned about the ⁠rapidly escalating conflict in Yemen and is stepping up support for Saudi Arabia while seeking to avoid direct military involvement.
Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of the U.S. Central Command, traveled to Saudi Arabia on Thursday ‌for urgent coordination talks, according to the report.

#Trump #thursday #axios #officials

Viola Davis has been ranked the most fabulous Gen X actress in Hollywood, but the acclaimed performer says there was once "no evidence of greatness" in her life. The 61-year-old landed the No. 1 position on AARP's Movies for Grownups list of the 25 Most Fabulous Gen X Actresses.
Charlize Theron, Halle Berry, Penélope Cruz and Drew Barrymore completed the top five, while other major names such as Nicole Kidman, Jennifer Lopez, Cate Blanchett and Salma Hayek also earned spots. For Davis, the honor reflects a journey that began in poverty and eventually led her to some of the most celebrated roles of her generation.
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Davis spoke candidly to AARP's Movies for Grownups about growing up as one of six children in condemned apartments. The actress has previously discussed searching through garbage cans for food and living in rat-infested homes.
"I grew up in abject poverty," she told the publication. "There was no evidence of greatness in my life. So I had to have magic … I had to dare to ask the big, big question: 'What if, Viola? What if there's something out there for you?'"

#life

Salma Hayek has stripped down to her birthday suit to celebrate turning 60.
Taking to Instagram on Monday, the actress-producer posted a photo of herself posing nude in the water at a beach and smiling at the camera.
In a second photo, Salma frolicked in the waves at the beach, with her long brunette hair covering her back.
"60 and grateful," she wrote in the caption.
Accordingly, the Frida star was quickly inundated with messages from her celebrity followers.
"Forever icon," praised Vanessa Hudgens, while Elle Fanning declared, "Beautiful! Happy birthday!"

#hayek

When Pamela Anderson was diagnosed with hepatitis C in the late '90s, there was no cure.
"It was a death sentence. That's what my doctor told me — that I probably had around 10 years to live," the "Baywatch" star recalled in a moving speech at the amfAR Gala in Venice. "I'm sure that colored and corrupted my decisions. It was not fear of death, but fear of what might happen to my young children. It turned my life inside out."
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#gala

Michael Atherton has questioned the authority of Babar Azam and the role Pakistan's captains are allowed to play after the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) made sweeping changes to the Test squad midway through the England series.

Pakistan suffered defeats in the opening two Tests and responded by sending seven players home. Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha and Imam-ul-Haq were among those removed from the squad, while coaches Sarfaraz Ahmed and Umar Gul were also asked to leave.

Mike Hesson will now take charge of the team for the third and final Test at Edgbaston, beginning on September 9.

The scale of the changes has placed Babar under increasing scrutiny. Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif had already argued that Babar should have resigned after the seven players were sent home, while also branding him a "dummy captain".

Atherton has now questioned whether Babar, or indeed any Pakistan captain, has enough influence within the setup to lead effectively following such a major intervention from the board.

The former England captain believes the changes could have lasting consequences for Pakistan, regardless of what happens in the final Test.

"Not in this instance, no, because of the damage it will do in the long term. This is no way to manage players and no way to build a long-term vision at all," Atherton said on the Sky Sports Cricket Podcast.

"I feel it's a horrible position for a captain, Babar Azam, to be in - and what kind of authority does he or indeed any captain of Pakistan have in this outfit?" he added.
Atherton suggested that the events of the England tour could make it extremely difficult for Babar to establish authority over the Pakistan dressing room.

He acknowledged that modern-day captains do not have the same control they once enjoyed, but insisted that a captain still needs to have a meaningful say in the team's affairs.

"One understands that the captain is not all-powerful these days, you're not going back 30 years ago when they perhaps ran the show, but they have to have some authority within a team," said Atherton.

The former England captain then raised a question over how Babar can move forward after the PCB's intervention.

"Given what's happened, how do you lead that team now?" he added.
Babar reclaimed Pakistan's Test captaincy from Shan Masood earlier this year after Bangladesh defeated Pakistan in their two-match series.

His side subsequently drew the series against the West Indies before travelling to England.

The 31-year-old missed the first Test against England because of an injury, but returned for the second match at Lord's.

His comeback, however, did little to ease Pakistan's batting problems. Babar scored only 8 and 6 as Pakistan suffered another heavy defeat.

England won the Lord's Test by 194 runs to take an unassailable 2-0 lead in the three-match series.

With seven players removed and the coaching staff reshuffled, Babar now faces the challenge of leading a

Salma Hayek's shoe style has stayed fairly consistent over the years, with platform heels as a recurring choice.
In the 1990s, she wore velvet peep-toes, cork wedges, strappy sandals, and stilettos, but by the 2000s, metallic platform pumps and chunky sandals became a more permanent fixture in her closet.
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A senior member of Pakistan's selection committee has questioned the seriousness of Imam-ul-Haq's calf injury and called for an inquiry after the opener did not bat in either innings during Pakistan's 194-run defeat to England in the second Test at Lord's.

Aaqib Javed, who is part of Pakistan's four-member selection panel, said the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will investigate how Imam was managed after suffering the injury during the match.

"An inquiry will be conducted into this matter," Aaqib Javed told Pakistan's private news channel Geo TV during an interview aired on Tuesday night, as quoted by news agency AP.

Javed questioned how a player could miss both innings because of a muscle injury.

"How is it possible that you failed to come out to bat in both innings after pulling up a muscle?" Javed said.
He added that players have batted through injuries in the past and described Imam's case as a matter of concern.

"Injuries do occur and we have seen instances in the past where players -- even with casts -- have gone out and made an effort. This situation is different. It is a matter of great concern, and action will be taken regarding it."

Imam injured his calf while fielding on the opening day of the Lord's Test and took no further part in the match.

After former chief selector Mohammad Wasim questioned Imam's absence, the opener appeared on the outfield before play on the fourth day. He was seen shadow batting with his left calf heavily strapped but was visibly limping.

Imam was one of seven players recalled from England after Pakistan lost the first two Tests at Headingley and Lord's. Head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul were also sent back by the PCB.

Pakistan have appointed white-ball head coach Mike Hesson and bowling coach Ashley Noffke to take charge of the team for the third Test, which starts in Birmingham on September 9.

The selectors have picked five uncapped players for the final Test, along with openers Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal, who have played a combined 10 Tests.

Javed also addressed reports of differences between the selectors and the team management over the playing XI for the Lord's Test.

According to Javed, he wanted the team to include fast-bowling all-rounder Ubaid Shah, wicketkeeper-batter Ghazi Ghori and another pace option instead of Mohammad Rizwan. Instead, only Salman Ali Agha was dropped after leading Pakistan in the first Test in Babar Azam's absence.

"We can't just keep waiting," Javed said. "I had actually spoken to both the captain and the coach after the first Test, suggesting they include Ubaid, who bowls at 140 kph. Agha was rightly rested, Ghazi Ghori was available on the tour and should have played instead of Rizwan."

#Pakistan #coach

NEW DELHI: Former Pakistan captain Misbah-ul-Haq has offered his resignation from the Pakistan Cricket Board's (PCB) national selection committee, adding another dramatic twist to the turmoil surrounding the Test side after a sweeping overhaul of the squad and coaching staff.

According to Geo News, sources close to Misbah said the former cricketer had informed the PCB of his decision and would serve a notice period before formally stepping down. Cricinfo also reported that Misbah had offered his resignation, although the PCB is yet to accept it.

The development comes just a day after the PCB announced wholesale changes to the Pakistan Test squad and coaching staff following the team's heavy 194-run defeat to England at Lord's.
The timing of Misbah's decision has raised questions over the selection committee's role in the PCB's latest overhaul. According to the reports, Misbah was apparently not consulted despite being part of the national selection committee when the board decided to make major changes to the squad and coaching staff.

The PCB released seven players from the Test squad ahead of the third Test against England at Edgbaston, starting September 9. Mohammad Rizwan, Imam-ul-Haq, Salman Ali Agha, Ali Usman, Aamer Jamal, Awais Zafar and Khurram Shahzad were among those released.

Sarfaraz Ahmed and Umar Gul were also removed as head coach and bowling coach respectively.

The PCB subsequently brought in white-ball head coach Mike Hesson and bowling coach Ashley Noffke to work with the Test side for the remainder of the England tour.

Cricinfo further reported that Misbah has decided to step down from his role as a batting consultant at the National Cricket Academy in Lahore, where his contract required him to work for 180 days a year.
The extent of Pakistan's overhaul was further highlighted by the inclusion of five uncapped players in the squad for the third Test.

Arafat Minhas, Mohammad Imran Jnr, Saad Baig, Mohammad Imran Randhawa and Razaullah have been added, while Saim Ayub and Abdullah Fazal have also been brought into the group. The latter two have a combined experience of only 10 Test matches.

The sweeping changes followed Pakistan's innings-and-103-run defeat in the first Test before England won the second by 194 runs. The back-to-back defeats left Pakistan 0-2 down in the three-match series and staring at a potential 3-0 clean sweep.
Misbah was appointed to the four-member national selection committee in March alongside Aaqib Javed, Sarfaraz Ahmed and Asad Shafiq.

The former captain has previously held several senior positions within the PCB. He was appointed head coach and chief selector in 2019, before stepping down as chief selector in October 2020 and eventually leaving the head coach's position in 2021.

He returned to the PCB setup as an adviser in 2023 under the then ad hoc management committee headed by Zaka Ashraf. He was later appointed one of five mentors for the men's Champions Cup and al

Former Pakistan cricketer Kamran Akmal has criticised the Pakistan Cricket Board's decision to release seven players from the squad midway through the England Test series, arguing that the move could have a damaging impact on the remaining members of the team.

The PCB confirmed on Monday evening that Mohammad Rizwan, Salman Ali Agha and Imam-ul-Haq were among the seven players sent back to Pakistan after the team's disappointing results in the first two Tests against England.

The board also announced seven replacements ahead of the third and final Test in Birmingham. In another major shake-up, Test head coach Sarfaraz Ahmed and bowling coach Umar Gul were released from their roles, with white-ball coaches Mike Hesson and Ashley Noffke taking over.

Akmal questioned the need to send senior players home when they could simply have been left out of the playing XI.

"There was one more Test left. You could have had both Agha and Rizwan in the squad. You could have dropped them from the playing XI. You should have kept them in the squad. They are your senior players. They have been captains. Sending them back is not a good message for the remaining players," Akmal said on the 'Game Plan' show.

The former wicketkeeper-batter believes the decision could increase the pressure on those still in the squad, particularly with Pakistan already struggling during the series.

"This will result in more pressure for the remainder of the team. It is not a good decision; if you are sending them back, then the chairman, Mohsin Naqvi, needs to rejig the entire system. Make a new team. This decision to send back players is not good for our country, and it doesn't send a good message to the rest of the world," he added.

Agha's situation has also raised questions over the timing of the decision. He captained Pakistan in the opening Test at Headingley in Babar Azam's absence but was subsequently dropped when the regular captain returned for the Lord's Test.

Rizwan, meanwhile, endured a difficult series with the bat. He managed only 61 runs across his four innings against England and was also criticised for his shot selection and lack of game awareness.

Imam's situation was different. After struggling in the opening Test, the opener picked up a calf injury while fielding on the first day of the second Test. He did not come out to bat afterwards, leading to questions over the seriousness of the injury. The controversy intensified when a former Pakistan selector later alleged that Imam had previously faked injuries.

#Pakistan #players

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Pakistan suffer a major setback ahead of the first Test against England as newly reappointed captain Babar Azam is ruled out with a finger injury. Babar injures the middle finger of his right hand while batting against the West Indies and aggravates it during a warm-up game in Beckenham.

"Pakistan captain Babar Azam is unavailable for the first test match," Pakistan coach Sarfaraz Ahmed said. "Salman Agha will be the captain for the first test."
Ahmed confirms that Babar's finger is not broken but says the team hopes the pain settles in time for the second Test at Lord's, starting August 27. Babar's absence is a significant blow after he recently returned as captain and was Pakistan's leading run-scorer against the West Indies.

Agha is set to captain Pakistan in a Test for the first time, having already led the team in T20 cricket. Shan Masood, who was replaced by Babar as captain, also returns after recovering from a broken finger.

"Our practice match gave us a lot of confidence," Ahmed said. "Whatever bases we needed to cover with bat and ball, we did. We believe we'll do very well here."
England, meanwhile, begin the series under a changed leadership setup. Joe Root returns as captain following Ben Stokes' retirement, while Brendon McCullum has also left the coaching role. Marcus Trescothick takes interim charge as new coach Stephen Fleming misses the series.

Root, who previously led England from 2017 to 2022, says his experience has prepared him for another stint as captain.

"I feel as ready as any other England captain that's ever been before," Root said. "To have that amount of experience is invaluable."

Harry Brook remains vice-captain, with Root confident of his support.

"I fully feel he's got my back like the rest of the guys do," Root said.

#root #england #finger #azam

LEEDS, England (AP) — Pakistan captain Babar Azam was ruled out of the first test against England starting on Wednesday because of a hand injury.
Babar was struck on the middle finger of his right hand while batting against the West Indies this month, and hit again in a warmup game last week in Beckenham.
"Pakistan captain Babar Azam is unavailable for the first test match," Pakistan coach Sarfaraz Ahmed said on Tuesday. "Salman Agha will be the captain for the first test."
Ahmed said the finger was not broken and he hoped the pain will reduce so Babar could play in the second test at Lord's starting on Aug. 27.
But his absence was a blow to Pakistan. Babar had just been reappointed captain and led the scoring in the West Indies.

#ahmed

Salma Hayek is living her first days as a grandmother — and basking in the sweetness. Her stepson, François Pinault Jr., and his partner, Lara Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck, welcomed their first child last month, a boy the couple named François, continuing a naming tradition that stretches back four generations in the Pinault family.
Hayek marked the milestone with an Instagram video that's since melted a corner of the internet.
Hayek has been sharing moments with her new grandson as François Pinault Jr. leaned in beside them. (@ laracosima_pinault/IG)
In the clip, Hayek is seen holding her grandson close, rocking him gently and laughing as she murmurs to him in Spanish. She paired the video with a caption honoring the family's lineage: "We are blessed to welcome the fourth living generation of Francois'." She also added a personal touch, pulled straight from her Mexican roots. "Although I will call him Panchito," she wrote. "He seems to love it, and I cannot love him more."
Panchito is a classic Mexican nickname for Francisco, in this case, François, and Hayek's choice to reach for it is very on-brand. Over the years, Hayek has long folded her heritage into her life, even when she and her daughter Valentina Paloma are the sole Spanish speakers in their home.

#spanish

Salma Hayek is a grandmother!
The actress, 59, took to Instagram Monday, Aug. 17, to announce that her stepson, François Pinault Jr., welcomed his first baby with wife Lara Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck.
The post featured a sweet video of Hayek, who is from Mexico, cradling the baby boy and speaking to him in Spanish as he giggled. Hayek also revealed that his name is François, like his father and grandfather.
"We are blessed to welcome the fourth living generation of Francois'. Although I will call him Panchito. He seems to love it, and I cannot love him more," the caption read.
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#baby #pinault #lara #cosima

Salma Hayek is embracing an exciting new chapter in her family life. The 59-year-old actress looked completely smitten with the newest member of the Pinault family in a heartwarming video shared on Instagram, just days after it was revealed that she had become a grandmother for the first time.
In the sweet clip, Salma could be seen tenderly cradling her stepson François Pinault Jr.'s newborn baby boy, François, as she gazed lovingly at the tiny arrival.
The Frida star looked effortlessly chic for the family moment, wearing her brunette hair swept into a relaxed updo as she held the baby close. "We are blessed to welcome the fourth living generation of Francois'. Although I will call him Panchito. He seems to love it, and I cannot love him more," she captioned the post.
Salma could be seen tenderly cradling her stepson François Pinault Jr.'s newborn baby boy, François (@ Instagram)
It was a particularly touching glimpse into Salma's close-knit blended family and comes after François Jr. and his partner, Countess Lara Cosima Henckel von Donnersmarck, surprised fans by revealing they had quietly welcomed their first child.

#salma #pinault

Pakistan have been handed a fitness concern ahead of their three-Test series against England after captain Babar Azam was forced to retire from a warm-up game following a blow to his hand.

Babar was batting on five for Pakistan against a Professional County Club Select XI when a rising delivery from England Under-19 pacer Manny Lumsden struck his bottom hand. The Pakistan batter was visibly in pain after the blow and did not bat again in the practice match.

The extent of the injury is not yet known, but the Pakistan Cricket Board said Babar's withdrawal was a precautionary measure following an ****** sment by the team doctor.

"Following an ****** sment by the team doctor and taking precautionary measures, Babar has been advised to take rest from the remainder of the practice match," the PCB said in a media release.
Pakistan have, however, indicated that Babar is expected to return to practice before the first Test. The board said the Test captain will join the team's training session at Headingley Cricket Ground on Monday, August 17.

The development comes just two days before Pakistan's three-match Test series against England begins on August 19. Babar's fitness will therefore be closely monitored in the coming days, with the 31-year-old a key figure in both Pakistan's batting line-up and their leadership group.

Babar was recently re-appointed as Pakistan's Test captain and will be looking to build on a positive result from his first ****** ignment since returning to the role. Pakistan drew their two-Test series in the West Indies 1-1, ending a run of eight consecutive overseas Test defeats with an eight-wicket victory in the second Test.

The England series is part of the ICC World Test Championship 2025-27. England are currently seventh in the standings with a points percentage of 24.36, while Pakistan are eighth on 22.22.
Pakistan will hope the latest concern surrounding Babar proves to be minor, particularly with the series against England carrying importance for their World Test Championship campaign. The visitors have already received a boost with Shan Masood returning from injury and being available for the series.

Babar's availability will nevertheless remain a key talking point as Pakistan enter the final phase of their preparations. His scheduled return to training on Monday should provide a clearer indication of whether the hand blow has any impact on his readiness for the opening Test at Headingley.

For now, Pakistan's team management will be keen to avoid taking any unnecessary risks with their captain, while hoping the precautionary rest is enough for Babar to recover fully before the series gets underway.
Pakistan Test squad: Babar Azam (c), Aamir Jamal, Abdullah Shafique, Ali Usman, Azan Awais, Imam-ul-Haq, Khurram Shahzad, Mohammad Abbas, Mohammad Ali, Mohammad Rizwan, Muhammad Awais Zafar, Muhammad Ghazi Ghori, Sajid Khan, Salman Ali Agha, Saud Shakeel, Shan Masood, Ubaid Shah
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NEW DELHI: Pakistan moved closer to a rare away Test win after reducing West Indies to 103/6 at stumps on Day 3 of the second and final Test. Despite West Indies holding a lead of 60 runs, the hosts have only four wickets left, giving Pakistan the upper hand heading into the fourth day.

West Indies ended the day on 103/6, leading by 60 runs with only four wickets remaining.

Pakistan will look to dismiss the remaining batters quickly on Day 4 and chase a modest target to secure their first away Test victory since 2023. West Indies, meanwhile, are aiming to complete a 2-0 series sweep after winning the opening Test by 90 runs.

Shafique's 160 helps Pakistan take first-innings lead

Pakistan began the day still behind West Indies' first-innings total of 344, but Abdullah Shafique produced a superb unbeaten 160 to guide his team to 387.

His innings helped Pakistan secure a 43-run first-innings lead before the visitors were bowled out.

Left-arm spinner Jomel Warrican starred for West Indies with six wickets for 112 runs. He cleaned up the Pakistan lower order after already removing key batters earlier in the innings.

Babar Azam's wait for Test hundred continues

Pakistan captain Babar Azam once again missed out on a Test century.

He was run out for 88 after a brilliant direct hit from Brandon King ended his 183-run partnership with Shafique. Pakistan were still trailing by 63 runs when the wicket fell.

Babar attempted a quick single after pushing the ball into the off side, but Shafique changed his mind and sent him back. King collected the ball and hit the stumps with a flat throw, leaving Babar short of his ground despite a desperate dive.

It was Babar's highest Test score in 35 innings, but he is still waiting for his first Test century since scoring one against New Zealand in Karachi in December 2022.

King injured after match-changing run-out

Brandon King's brilliant fielding effort came at a cost.

The West Indies batter injured his lower back after landing awkwardly while throwing down the stumps. He had to be taken off the field, and it remains unclear whether he will be able to bat on Day 4.

Warrican leads West Indies bowling attack

Warrican was the pick of the bowlers for West Indies.

He dismissed debutant Awais Zafar for 1 before Shamar Joseph trapped Salman Ali Agha lbw. Warrican then bowled Mohammad Rizwan for 18 with the second new ball and later finished the innings by taking three wickets in four deliveries to complete a six-wicket haul.

Pakistan strikes back with the ball

West Indies made a solid start to their second innings as Tagenarine Chanderpaul and Kavem Hodge added 40 runs for the opening wicket.

However, Pakistan's spinners quickly took control.

Sajid Khan removed Chanderpaul and Amir Jangoo before West Indies recovered through a partnership between Shai Hope and captain Roston Chase.

The visitors then lost three wickets in the final five overs of the day. S

Salma Hayek's lookalike daughter Valentina made a rare appearance in a new social media video co-starring her famous mom, and showcased her bubbly personality in the sweet clip.
The pair went vintage shopping together for the Instagram series Cartversations, and delighted fans with their hilarious banter.
Salma looked stunning in a black tank top and black floral skirt, paired with a black belt and a large gold pendant necklace, with her hair flowing down in beachy waves.
Valentina was stylish in blue jeans, a white tee and a black belt, paired with a black handbag and sunglasses.
The 18-year-old began the video by teasing her mother about the series of emojis in her Instagram bio, before helping her pick an outfit.

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Salma Hayek is giving fans a rare look inside her relationship with her daughter, Valentina Paloma Pinault. The Oscar-nominated actress, 59, stars alongside her 18-year-old daughter in the latest episode of Instagram's Carversations, released on Aug. 4. The heartwarming episode follows the mother-daughter duo on a shopping trip through Barcelona, where they talk candidly about fashion, creativity, and how their relationship has evolved over the years.
Valentina, whom Hayek shares with husbandFrançois-Henri Pinault, CEO and chairman of Kering, has largely stayed out of the spotlight. That makes the appearance especially meaningful for fans eager to see the pair together.
During the 'Carversations' episode, Salma Hayek and Valentina discuss fashion and heritage. (Carversations)
One of the sweetest moments in the episode comes when Hayek reveals that her daughter has become one of her biggest fashion inspirations. As they browse clothing racks together, Hayek opens up about watching Valentina develop her own sense of style from a young age.
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Salma Hayek and her daughter Valentina Paloma Pinault are the stars of Instagram's new Carversations episode
The actress and her 18 year old share a look inside their bond during the feature, which was filmed in Barcelona
Hayek welcomed the teen in September 2007 with husband François-Henri Pinault
It's like seeing double!
Salma Hayek and her 18-year-old daughter Valentina Paloma Pinault are the stars of Instagram's latest episode of Carversations released on Aug. 4. And while it's rare for the Oscar-nominated star to make appearances with her teen (whom she shares with husband François-Henri Pinault, Kering CEO and chairman), fans get to see a glimpse inside the pair's relationship as they bond over a shopping trip in Barcelona for the series, which is made for parents to inspire genuine conversations with their kids.

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By Yasmine Ghania and Menna AlaaElDin
CAIRO, August 2 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump said late on Saturday the U.S. would hold off on a fresh attack on Iran as long as a deal could be reached quickly to halt Iran's nuclear ambitions and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran and other Middle ‌Eastern countries asked for time to complete a deal that would lead to "the Immediate, Complete and Total" reopening of the vital strait and "an end to Iran's nuclear ‌threat," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform. He did not name the countries in the post, which followed a call with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia, a U.S. ally.
"Based on this request, I have agreed, for the future benefit of the WORLD and, likewise, the survival of a successful and prosperous Iran, to cancel the attack, subject to being able to rapidly make a DEAL," Trump wrote.
Israel "joins me in this commitment," he said. Israel did not immediately respond on Sunday to a request for comment on the U.S. president's posts.

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In the aftermath of the World Cup, despite the many issues that had plagued the tournament in the United States, Mexico and Canada, Gianni Infantino spoke in tones that suggested he felt invincible. By delivering record revenues and the "most outstanding" World Cup ever, the Fifa president felt emboldened enough to embark on a victory lap, admonishing his critics from within the stronghold of his Fifa palace, while safe in the knowledge that the structures and mechanisms designed to keep him in power were secure.
Barely a week later, the walls around Infantino are crumbling before our eyes. In over-playing his hand and rushing through proposals to sell stakes in the World Cup and Fifa tournaments to private investors, Infantino has crossed a line from where there may not return. Uefa's extraordinary decision to boycott the World Cup should Infantino get his way has been followed by two more federations, the Asian Football Confederation and Concacaf, rejecting his proposals. Uefa now has enough support to comfortably defeat Infantino if a vote of Fifa's 211 member **** ociations goes ahead next month.
The walls around Gianni Infantino are crumbling (Getty)
Whether Infantino's plans, understood by The Independent to have been in the works for over a year, even survive for that long is another matter. Infantino is also under mounting pressure from within Fifa itself. The president's long-time adviser, Carlos Cordeiro, described as a heavyweight figure within the organisation, resigned in protest on Friday. "Football has been central to my life, and after more than 35 years in banking, I understand both the value of this **** et and the consequences of giving part of it away," he said in a statement. "That is why this proposal should be rejected." If even the Fifa suits have seen enough, it tells you that Infantino has gone too far.
In their own statement in the early hours of Friday morning, Fifa provided some "clarifications" around their private investment proposals, insisting that their "planned consultation process was disrupted by incorrect media reports". But it may not stop some of Infantino's steadfast allies from switching sides. Asia will host the 2034 World Cup in Saudi Arabia and parts of the region have benefitted greatly from Infantino's support since the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, but the AFC's president, Shaikh Salman bin Ebrahim Al Khalifa of Bahrain, has been Infantino's most vocal critic outside of Europe. A withering statement on Friday accused Fifa of "undermining" the World Cup and called for an "urgent review" into its governance.

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Saudi Arabia government official Turki Alalshikh's investment deal into Derby County could be finalised as early as next week.
Alalshikh, co-founder of boxing promotion company Zuffa, is interested in buying a stake in the Championship club and there has been a deal on the table with English football's independent regulator since May.
With final checks set to take place, his investment is expected to be given the green light in the coming days, BBC Radio Derby reports.
The proposed deal had raised concerns among human rights campaigners, including Amnesty International, which last month said the independent regulator faced a "defining test" over the investment.
Alalshikh, the chairman of Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority - and someone who is close to the Kingdom's de facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman - has been criticised by human rights groups for his role in alleged 'sportswashing'.

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