Charles Leclerc admitted that he “couldn’t do much more” en route to a P4 finish at the Italian Grand Prix, with the Ferrari driver initially battling Oscar Piastri at the start before ultimately crossing the line in fourth.
As the race got underway at Monza, Leclerc made a strong launch off the line from fourth to scrap with Piastri, sparking cheers from the watching Tifosi as he moved up to third. However, the fans’ joy was short-lived as the McLaren then retook the position a few moments later.
From then on Leclerc looked to be struggling to match the pace of the cars ahead and, while he looked quicker again as the race wore on, the Monegasque remained in P4 at the finish line.
“It’s not been an easy day,” said Leclerc after the race. “In the first few laps I tried to fight with Piastri – unfortunately very quickly I overheated all my tyres, and I paid the price for the 10 laps after.
“Then I recovered and then the pace came back to me, but it was very difficult to manage that and to try and gain a position, especially when you don’t have the same pace as the guys in front, so I couldn’t do much more.”
Ferrari had started the weekend by claiming a 1-2 in Friday’s opening practice hour, while Leclerc remained in the top three throughout the other sessions before taking fourth in Saturday’s Qualifying.
In terms of where the pace displayed during the weekend at Monza leaves the team as they head into the next races on the calendar, Leclerc conceded: “I don’t think there was much more we could have done today and this weekend overall I think.
“Yesterday we did a good job with my lap in Q3. I think in the race we did our maximum that we could today, but the Red Bull and the McLaren were just too strong.”
Even Donna Langley admits that the “Fast and Furious” crew never should have ventured into zero gravity.
“I’m sorry that we sent them into space,” Langley said of the decision to include a widely panned scene involving a rocket car and the International Space Station in 2021’s “F9.”
“We can never get that genie back,” she added.
Langley offered her mea culpa at the Toronto Film Festival as part of a discussion with Cameron Bailey, the festival’s director. However, Langley, who has plays a key role in guiding the franchise as NBCUniversal Studio Group and Chief Content Officer, said part of the success of the long-running series has been its adaptability. She noted that between 2006’s “The Fast and the Furious: Tokyo Drift” and 2009’s “Fast & Furious,” the films decided to shake up their creative direction and make them less about racing culture.
“We knew that we had to figure out how to grow it,” Langley said. “We made a conscious decision to pivot to a sort of a globe-trotting heist scenario.”
Langley credited Vin Diesel with having a deep understanding of the core “Fast and Furious” audience, which came from his embrace of social media.
“Vin was an early adopter of talking to his fans directly,” Langley says. “As we saw that growing, and we saw where the conversation was going. We’ve always been very fan first on the ‘Fast’ franchise.”
In some cases, that’s led the “Fast & Furious” team to rethink major character deaths, including the fate of Michelle Rodriguez’s Letty Ortiz.
“[People would] sort of throw out little things about, ‘Oh God, don’t kill Letty,’” Langley said. “OK, we’ll bring her back. ‘She never died. Don’t worry. Nothing to see here.’ But that’s all led by fan engagement.”
The “Fast & Furious” series has been praised for its inclusive approach to casting. That’s something that Langley says came naturally.
“It’s organically inclusive… it was never a conversation,” Langley said. “It has its roots in downtown L.A. and in car culture, which is a domain largely of people of color, of the Hispanic community. It honors and celebrates it in a really beautiful way.”
Jofra Archer of England reacts during the 3rd ODI against South Africa. (Getty Images)
NEW DELHI: South Africa endured a nightmarish outing in Southampton on Sunday, slumping to the heaviest defeat in ODI history as England romped to a record 342-run victory. The tourists were bundled out for a paltry 72 in just 20.5 overs while chasing a daunting 415, a collapse that underlined the sheer dominance of Jofra Archer and the destructive brilliance of Jacob Bethell.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!The margin of defeat eclipsed the previous record of 317 runs set by India against Sri Lanka in 2023, making it the biggest win in ODI history when batting first. For South Africa, it was an embarrassment narrowly shy of their lowest ODI total of 69 against Australia back in 1993.England’s commanding position was built on their fifth-highest ODI score, 414/5. Bethell, the 21-year-old left-hander fast-tracked into all formats, played a sparkling knock of 110 off 82 balls — his maiden ODI century — decorated with 13 fours and three sixes. Joe Root added a fluent 100, while Jos Buttler (62 not out) and opener Jamie Smith (62) piled on the misery for South Africa’s bowlers.
Biggest victory margins in ODIs
342 runs – ENG vs SA, Southampton, 2025
317 runs – IND vs SL, Thiruvananthapuram, 2023
309 runs – AUS vs NED, Delhi, 2023
304 runs – ZIM vs USA, Harare, 2023
302 runs – IND vs SL, Mumbai WS, 2023
But it was Archer who stole the show with the ball. Charging in at over 90 mph, the fast bowler ripped through the top order with figures of 4-18 in nine overs. He removed four of South Africa’s top five, including skipper Aiden Markram in the opening over and the in-form Matthew Breetzke, to leave the Proteas reeling at 18/5. Brydon Carse and Adil Rashid combined to wipe out the tail, with Rashid collecting three wickets.Only Corbin Bosch provided token resistance with 20, while Temba Bavuma’s absence through injury meant the visitors were effectively a batsman short.The result was a welcome boost for England, who had already lost the three-match series after defeats at Headingley and Lord’s. More importantly, it marked a return to form for Archer, whose fitness remains central to England’s hopes in the upcoming Ashes series.For South Africa, the humiliation will sting deeply. Their shot at redemption comes quickly, with a T20I series against England beginning on Wednesday, but this crushing defeat will linger as one of the darkest days in their ODI history.
Variety and Chanel rolled out the red carpet on Saturday night for their annual Women in Film Dinner during the Toronto Film Festival. Shailene Woodley, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Ethan Hawke, Jessie Buckley, Zachary Quinto and Edgar Ramirez were among the VIP attendees to converge at Soho House for the posh event hosted by Variety co-editor-in-chief Ramin Setoodeh.
Guests in town with TIFF film, including Bob Odenkirk (“Normal”), James McAvoy (“California Schemin’”) and Ben Foster (“Christy”) nibbled on salmon crudo, shogun maitake and branzino as they toasted this year’s recipients of Chanel’s Women Writers’ Network. The year-round program was created to kickstart the careers of women and non-binary alumni of the TIFF Writers’ Studio.
Setoodeh, along with TIFF CEO Cameron Bailey and Chanel Canada CEO Gregoire Collignon, addressed the revelers with speeches that underscored the strides being made by women behind the camera.
Guest, Anna Diop at the CHANEL & Variety Women in Film dinner during the Toronto International Film Festival held at the Soho House Toronto on September 06, 2025 in Toronto, Canada.
Michelle Quance
“We understand the importance of representation. Everyone who goes to the movies wants to see themselves reflected on the big screen,” Setoodeh said. “So this is really critical work by Chanel. In the six years that we’ve done this event, we have seen first-time screenwriters meet some of the industry’s biggest actors and directors. We’ve seen producers get to know upcoming talent, and we’ve seen connections at this dinner fuel year-round collaborations.”
For Bailey, whose festival is celebrating its 50th anniversary, men must play a role in inclusion efforts in order for them to succeed.
Added Bailey: “Yes, you’re three dudes up here talking about supporting women. But if men don’t support women in film, change does not happen. So we are here because we are committed to the goals of this program. … We are in a celebratory mood. There’s a lot to celebrate over the last five decades of what we do. And part of it is the change that we have made. The evolution we have made in terms of representation. … We are committed to ensure that women and non-binary creators are empowered to lead the future of cinema.”
Woodley, Mbatha-Raw and Buckley are all Chanel brand ambassadors, as were others in attendance like “Couture” director Alice Winocour and stars Anyier Anei and Ella Rumpf, as well as “Franz” actress Katharina Stark and London Rapper Little Simz.
Cary Elwes, Guest at the CHANEL & Variety Women in Film dinner during the Toronto International Film Festival held at the Soho House Toronto on September 06, 2025 in Toronto, Canada.
Michelle Quance
Odenkirk — who was accompanied by his wife, manager Naomi Odenkirk — talked about how he plans to show his “Fargo”-esque dark comedy “Normal” to the law enforcement community. The film, which sees Odenkirk playing a small-town sheriff, will spark conversations about inclusivity. “I know a lot of cops, and I want them to see this movie. It’s important for them to see this type of representation onscreen.”
Hollow Knight: Silksong has launched at $20, a price welcomed by players but questioned by several independent developers, who fear it may set unrealistic expectations for other games.
RJ Lake, director of Unbeatable, commented on Bluesky that the game could easily have been priced higher. “Silksong should cost $40, and I’m not even joking,” Lake wrote.
He explained that Team Cherry’s unique circumstances, including developing without direct pay for long periods, allowed them to release the game at a lower price.
“They can price however low they want. Their return on investment is infinite no matter what they do. But by charging such a low amount, they are causing signals to fire off saying ‘this kind of game is worth twenty dollars.’”
Other developers echoed these concerns. Basti Games, creator of Lone Fungus: Melody of Spores, asked players if its upcoming game should match Silksong’s $20 price despite being shorter. Most fans encouraged sticking to the planned price, with one user writing, “Don’t hold yourself to standards of giants.”
In a Eurogamer interview, Toukana Interactive co-founder Zwi Zausch noted that Silksong’s price could influence decisions around the studio’s next project, Star Birds.
“We’re trying not to compete too directly with Silksong, both in terms of release date and pricing,” Zausch said, citing the challenges of a larger development team requiring sustainable revenue.
The debate highlights the ongoing challenge indie studios face in balancing fair wages with consumer expectations, especially as AAA titles rise to $70 or more.
Mike Rose, founder of No More Robots, noted that shifting spending habits add to the pressure: “People have less money now and are buying fewer games, so you have to set yourself up to hopefully be that one game they buy.”
The latest Weekend Ka Vaar episode of Bigg Boss 19 was filled with excitement and emotions as Shehnaaz Gill graced the stage to support her brother, Shehbaz Badesha, who entered the house as a wild card contestant. The sibling duo brought their trademark charm, laughter, and fun energy while interacting with host Salman Khan, leaving the audience entertained.Cheering for her brother, Shehnaaz told Salman with a smile, “Sir, give him some work. It’s been his dream to be in the show since 7 years. Please fulfill his wish.” She then revealed a worrying detail, sharing, “He was hospitalised due to dengue after the premiere.” Shehnaaz requested Salman to take Shehbaz’s audition, after which he sang and danced to impress the host, setting a light-hearted tone before stepping into the house.As Shehbaz prepared to go inside, Salman asked Shehnaaz if she had given him any advice for the game. Shehnaaz replied thoughtfully, “Be real on the show — show your good and bad sides, but don’t fake anything.” Salman humorously added, “I’m sure he can’t be fake.”Once inside, Shehbaz began sharing his first impressions of the other contestants but cleverly avoided criticizing Basser Ali, saying, “You are the captain, I will be in the good books.” His witty remark earned laughs from everyone.Later, Tanya Mittal shared a sweet moment with Shehbaz, telling him, “My brother, he is very young. He was voting for you when Mridul and your name were there as contestants. He informed our factory, and all the workers also voted for you. He is a big fan. He introduced me about you saying, ‘Kya sahi dil ka banda hai.’”When asked about his profession by fellow housemates, Shehbaz jokingly said, “Main vella hu.” On further probing, he added with a grin, “Main thoda gaane gaa leta hu, thoda acting, ye sab.”With his humorous personality and Shehnaaz’s heartfelt support, Shehbaz’s entry promises to add more entertainment and warmth to the Bigg Boss 19 house.
Pakistani experts, traders expect inflation to surge as floods devastate livestock
KARACHI: Devastating floods in Pakistan’s eastern Punjab province may cause inflation to surge in the coming days, financial experts and animal traders warned this week, with the deluges killing thousands of livestock, triggering supply disruptions.
Pakistan is an agrarian economy and has a total number of livestock amounting to 251.3 million. This includes 56 million cows, 48 million buffalos, 45 million sheep, 96 million goats, 1.5 million camels and 4.8 million asses, according to the Pakistan Bureau of Statistics’ latest agriculture census.
The South Asian country’s richest, breadbasket province of Punjab has been reeling from floods since late August. Heavy monsoon rains and excess waters released by India have caused rivers in the province to swell, killing at least 56 and inundating over 4,000 villages. Since Jun. 26, floods have killed more than 6,180 livestock, according to the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA).
In Punjab, while only 121 livestock have perished since Jun. 26, rescue teams have evacuated over 1.5 million livestock since late August to Sept. 7, according to data provided by the Provincial Disaster Management Authority (PDMA) Director General Irfan Ali Kathia. The damage to livestock has disrupted the supply chain, threatened to diminish meat exports and caused food prices to push up.
“The recent floods may push up food inflation and overall inflation in the months to come amidst expected damages to crops and the supply chain,” Shankar Talreja, head of research at brokerage firm Topline Securities, told Arab News. “These floods are likely to create an additional 100 basis points impact on inflation.”
Pakistan’s government has been trying to keep inflation in check and was able to slash it to a record 0.3 percent in April from 38 percent in May 2023. The central bank has also halved its key interest rate to 11 percent since May 2024.
“We expect Pakistan’s inflation to average between 6–7 percent this year,” Talreja said, referring to the impact caused by losses inflicted by floods on both crops and livestock. “The impact of floods is likely to keep food prices under pressure.”
Today, wheat prices have already climbed to Rs4,000 per 40 kilograms, the highest in two years, while the weekly inflation index has surged to a 35-week high.
However, Sana Tawfik, an economist and head of research at Karachi-based brokerage firm Arif Habib, said the NDMA’s reported losses remain far below the scale of destruction of the 2022 floods.
Those floods had killed over 1,700 people and nearly 1.2 million animals.
“The average value of these 6,000 plus animals perished can be roughly estimated at about Rs500 million ($177,525),” she said, adding that so far, no major impact on the gross domestic product had been observed.
She said “clearer data” about the damage to livestock would emerge in the weeks to come.
“This is not a significant percentage of our GDP now, but it can rise if floods cause more damage in the days ahead,” Tawfik warned.
“The contribution of livestock to GDP is about 13–14 percent, which is substantial. If the number of animal deaths increases, the impact on the economy will be much larger.”
PUNJAB CATTLE HUBS ‘CUT OFF’
For Karachi-based beef trader Sher Alam, the impact of recent floods has already begun to bite. Selling as much as 250 kilograms of beef daily, he says the shortage of animals is driving up prices at an alarming pace of 14 percent.
“The prices of animals have started rising because of the livestock shortage these floods are creating,” Alam told Arab News.
“For example, today I bought a bull weighing 90 kilograms for Rs125,000 ($444). Before the floods, such animals cost Rs110,000 ($390),” he added.
Alam usually travels to cattle markets in Punjab’s Bahawalpur and Multan districts to buy livestock. These routes now remain blocked due to the floods.
“We are forced to buy from Karachi’s buffalo colony instead,” he lamented. “With many roads under water, our access to Punjab’s major cattle hubs is cut off.”
And the effects are evident. Trailer truck operators, who charged Rs150,000 ($533) to transport around 35 animals, are now demanding up to Rs400,000 ($1,775) per trip. Fodder shortages in flood-affected districts have further intensified the crisis, as farmers struggle to save their herds.
“The biggest problem we are facing is the shortage of animals in cattle markets,” Alam said. “Every animal put up for sale now has four buyers waiting.
“I used to slaughter three animals a day. Now I’m down to one, and that too at a loss.”
He raised retail prices by Rs50 per kilogram but quickly reversed it after customers turned away.
“Consumers can’t afford more, and neither can we,” he said.
While traders such as Alam suffer, those in the export business say the impact will be felt in the days to come.
“The impact of such incidents usually appears after a month,” Tariq Batt, a Karachi-based meat exporter who ships about 7,000 tons of meat annually, told Arab News.
“Right now, there is no shortage. In fact, supply has increased as farmers are offloading their stock fearing flood damages.”
Batt said the prices that dropped around Eid Al-Adha had still not normalized, adding that they were keeping “export markets stable.”
However, he cautioned that if the floods keep disrupting the rural supply chains, Pakistan’s meat industry could face steeper challenges in the months ahead.
Meanwhile, Punjab authorities say rescue and relief operations for animals are in full swing. As of Sept. 5, emergency teams had evacuated more than 352,000 animals from low-lying areas along the Sutlej and Chenab rivers in Multan and Bahawalpur districts.
“We are distributing fodder in different camps set up by the provincial authorities in flood-affected areas,” said Hasan Raza, who is a member of Punjab’s flood emergency cell.
While official numbers suggest livestock losses reported so far are modest compared to past disasters, traders on the ground warn that the situation is already straining both supply and affordability.
Alam, shuttling between cattle markets in Punjab and Karachi for over a decade, said meat prices are bound to go up.
“The market rates will shoot up further in the coming week as more animals perish or go missing,” he said.
“Suppliers are already giving us weekly rates. If this continues, the price of a 90-kilogram animal could easily cross Rs140,000 ($497).”
Calcium supports bone, heart, muscle, and nerve health.
The recommended amount of calcium for adults is 1,000 to 1,200 milligrams per day.
Dietitians say chia seed pudding, green smoothies, canned sardines with cheese and calcium-fortified cereal with milk provide even more calcium than a cup of yogurt.
When you open the fridge to look for a snack, what’s the first thing you are reaching for? For many, the answer is yogurt! There’s plenty to love about yogurt—it’s a creamy and satisfying snack option that also offers a variety of health benefits, from improved digestion to heart health. Not to mention all of the essential nutrients—like calcium—that it provides.
For those looking to up their calcium intake (a lot of us aren’t getting enough), it makes sense that yogurt is often a top pick. The recommended daily amount of calcium for adults is 1,000 to 1,200 milligrams, and just 1 cup of nonfat plain yogurt provides 488 mg. Beyond calcium’s well-known role in bone health, your heart, muscles and nerves also need this essential mineral to function properly. But if you’re tired of your daily yogurt bowl, it isn’t the only high-calcium snack option out there. Here are some other dietitian-recommended healthy snacks that have more calcium than a cup of yogurt.
1. Canned Sardines with Cheese
Tuna isn’t the only snackable seafood—sardines are another tasty fish that deserves a spot in your lineup. Not only are they a great source of protein and heart-healthy omega-3 fatty acids, sardines are especially rich in calcium too. “Most of the calcium in our bodies—more than 99%—is stored in our bones. And that’s true for fish as well. Sardine bones are soft and edible, so when you enjoy sardines, you’re loading up on the calcium stored in their skeleton,” says Alyssa Northrop, M.P.H., RD, LMT.
A can of sardines provides as much as 351 mg of calcium. While that’s just shy of the total calcium you’ll score from a cup of yogurt, you can easily boost it by adding some cheese. One ounce of Cheddar cheese provides 199 mg calcium. “A tasty way to enjoy sardines is to make sardine crackers by layering a cracker, sharp Cheddar cheese and sardines,” suggests Sarah Alsing, M.S., RD.
2. Chia Seed Pudding
Chia seeds don’t just help you poop, they are also surprisingly high in calcium. Just 1 ounce of chia seeds—about 2 tablespoons—provides 179 mg calcium or 14% of your daily needs. Soaking the chia seeds in milk to create the pudding adds even more calcium to the tally. Of course, any mix-ins you include to add more protein or flavor may also tack on more calcium. For example, this high-protein blueberry and peanut butter chia pudding provides an impressive 729 mg of calcium for a breakfast-size portion, but even pared down a little for snacking it still has an edge over plain yogurt.
3. Cereal and Milk
Good news for cereal lovers—this convenient breakfast option also makes a great calcium-rich snack, especially when you add a splash of milk. Here’s the rundown. A serving of calcium-fortified toasted oats cereal offers around 100 mg of calcium. But once you add 1 cup of low-fat milk, the calcium total for this snack goes up to an impressive 414 mg calcium or 32% of the daily recommendation.
What’s more, dairy milk isn’t the only milk that can boost the calcium in your bowl. Nondairy alternatives like soy, almond and even oat milk are often fortified with calcium to help you score enough in your diet. For example, a calcium-fortified almond milk will provide a whopping 422 mg per cup. Per Patricia Kolesa, M.S., RDN, “This is also a great choice for those requiring a dairy-free option.”
4. Green Smoothie
Dark leafy greens are a rich source of calcium, but munching on a handful of greens for a snack isn’t very appealing. One simple way to make them more palatable is to toss a handful into a smoothie. And if you include other calcium-rich ingredients in the mix, like chia seeds and calcium-fortified almond milk, it can really add up! If you need some inspiration, try this green smoothie recipe, which provides a whopping 676 mg of calcium per serving—that’s more than half the recommended calcium for the day.
Notable Mentions
If none of those calcium-rich snacks suit your taste buds, our dietitians had a few other notable snack mentions that are worth entertaining:
Fortified orange juice: “I recommend fortified orange juice—many brands provide 300 mg of calcium in an 8-ounce glass, and it’s an easy, familiar choice for kids and adults,” says Jamie Lee McIntyre, M.S., RDN, CDN. She adds that you can even freeze it into popsicle molds for a frozen treat.
Mozzarella cheese snack plate: Create a simple snack plate that’s packed with calcium by combining one stick of mozzarella string cheese, 1 ounce of unsalted almonds, and 1 cup of blackberries.,, This easy-to-assemble combo racks up the calcium, providing about 325 mg or about 25% of your daily needs.
Canned salmon: Sardines aren’t the only canned fish that’s packed with calcium. “Canned salmon is a convenient, high-calcium, high-protein and omega-3-rich snack that can be enjoyed as a sandwich, salmon patties or straight out of the can,” says Sheri Gaw, RDN, CDCES. One can of pink salmon and bones provides up to 302 mg of calcium, about 23% of the recommended daily intake.
Tofu chocolate pudding: Tofu can be an unexpectedly good source of calcium, since many brands use calcium sulfate to help solidify the soy milk to make tofu. For example, 1 cup of firm tofu provides as much as 506 mg calcium, or almost 40% of your daily needs. Per Avery Zenker, M.A.N., RD, one way to use tofu in a snack is to blend it into a pudding with calcium-fortified plant-based milk, cocoa powder, maple syrup, vanilla and a dash of salt. Snacking on a half-cup of this pudding provides over 200 mg of calcium.
Our Expert Take
Yogurt is likely one of the first snack foods that comes to mind when you need to increase your calcium intake. But if you’re feeling bored with your daily yogurt snack, there are plenty of other options that provide just as much (if not more!) calcium. Dietitians suggest adding chia pudding, green smoothies, canned sardines with cheese and calcium-fortified cereal with milk to your snack rotation. You’ll be adding plenty of variety to banish boredom and hit the mark on the recommended daily intake of this essential nutrient.
