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Hair raising tales from Deepika Padukone’s hairstylist Yianni Tsapatori

We are at a Dyson masterclass with celebrity hairstylist Yianni Tsapatori who holds his power tool – the new Dyson Airwrap multi-styler in his hand. Despite the brilliance of the mane machinery in front of him, the question on everyone’s mind is how to recreate Deepika Padukone’s beach waves. As the hairstylist behind some of Deepika Padukone, Kareena Kapoor Khan, Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma’s most incredible red-carpet, on-screen, and editorial looks, Yianni Tsapatori is known for his unfu

Japan and South Korea to expand initiative to cut methane emissions

<div>Methane's greenhouse effect is believed to be more than 20 times that of carbon dioxide. Leaks of methane from gas fields are a major issue that need to be dealt with.</div>

Important tool or alarmism? Japan experts split on megaquake advisories.

<div>Supporters say the advisories are about reducing risk, but critics see a system that isn’t based on science and one in which the cons outweigh the pros.</div>

Florida faces new storm threat as region reels from Helene

<div>Tropical Storm Milton, with winds of 40 miles per hour, is forecast to build into at least a Category 3 hurricane.</div>

Intense Israeli bombing rocks Beirut ahead of war anniversary

<div>Israeli forces were on high alert ahead of Monday's anniversary of Hamas's October 7 attack, which sparked the war.</div>

Ishiba says LDP will not endorse some 'slush fund' lawmakers in general election

<div>The new leader hinted that "a fair number of non-endorsements is likely" as the party looks to rebuild public trust that has eroded following the scandal.</div>

The furry performance-enhancers that are sweeping the world of sports

<div>Athletes from Shohei Ohtani to Naomi Osaka are using dogs to reduce stress and help enhance performance before and during high-stakes competitions.</div>

Bagnaia wins Japan MotoGP ahead of championship leader Martin

<div>The Italian defending world champion Bagnaia overtook pole-sitter Pedro Acosta on the first lap at Motegi and stayed in the lead to finish 1.189 seconds ahead of Martin.</div>

Ohtani magic powers Dodgers over Padres in MLB playoff thriller

<div>Ohtani crushed a 372-foot (113-meter) three-run rocket into right field off Padres starter Dylan Cease in the second inning to help the Dodgers tie it up at 3-3.</div>

Canada eyes joint coast guard patrols with more Asian partners, envoy says

<div>Canada is recognized as a leader in terms of its "Dark Vessel Detection" technology designed to identify vessels fishing illegally in protected maritime areas.</div>

Rising sex tourism exposes loopholes in Japan's anti-prostitution law

<div>A weak yen, robust inbound tourism and social media have shone a spotlight on a park in Tokyo where men gather in search of sex.</div>

Ishiba's U-turn on interest rates surprises market

<div>The market is being perplexed by the statement by Ishiba, who had been critical of Abenomics.</div>

Ministry reports issues facing bookstores

<div>The ministry will set up by year-end a liaison committee of officials from relevant government agencies to fully launch discussions on support measures for bookstores.</div>

Japanese government to survey stockpiles at designated shelters

<div>The survey is expected to cover stocks of food, blankets, baby formula, paper diapers for infants and adults, portable toilets, toilet paper and sanitary products.</div>

'Iron Chef' star Yukio Hattori dies at 78

<div>Best known for his television appearances, Hattori garnered international acclaim, including the Chevalier award for promoting French cuisine in Japan.</div>

Macron calls for halting weapons to Israel for Gaza conflict

<div>Macron announced that 88 Francophone countries voted unanimously to call for a cease-fire in Lebanon.</div>

Trump rallies with Elon Musk at site of assassination attempt

<div>For Musk, the chief executive officer of Tesla and SpaceX and the world’s richest man, it’s his most prominent moment yet as part of a political campaign.</div>

Israel on alert ahead of Hamas attack anniversary

<div>The alert came with Israel engaged in an intensifying war with the Lebanese Hezbollah group, which officials said would be hit "without concession or respite."</div>

Emails show early U.S. concerns over Gaza offensive and risk of Israeli war crimes

<div>The emails show the Biden administration’s struggle to balance internal concerns over rising deaths in Gaza with its public support for Jerusalem.</div>

Torrential rain in Noto Peninsula to be designated a severe disaster, Ishiba says

<div>Ishiba announced the plan during a visit to areas damaged heavily by the rain and the powerful Jan. 1 earthquake.</div>