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ABC News
3 days ago
- General
- ABC News
AFL Round 12 live blog: Gold Coast vs Fremantle, GWS vs Richmond, Sydney vs Adelaide
The Dockers travel to the Gold Coast looking to break into the top eight with a win over the high-flying Suns to kick off Saturday's AFL football. The visitors welcome back former skipper Nat Fyfe after a long absence as they take on a Gold Coast line-up that can go second — at least temporarily — if they get the points at Carrara. Later this afternoon, GWS hosts Richmond at Sydney Showground before the struggling Swans have a must-win game against the Crows tonight at the SCG. Follow all the action in our live blog below, keep up to date with all the latest stats in our ScoreCentre, and tune in to our live radio coverage.
CNA
3 days ago
- General
- CNA
Musetti plays game of contrasts at French Open
PARIS : Lorenzo Musetti has always been a player of contrasts — a mercurial talent whose beautiful, fluid game can light up a court one moment and unravel the next. Now, the Italian craftsman, seeded eighth at the French Open, concedes those contradictions are not just on the surface, but deeply rooted in his personality. After a tough outing at Roland Garros, the 23-year-old spoke openly about the internal battle that shapes both his tennis and his identity, describing himself as a man caught between instinct and discipline, sensitivity and grit. "I'm a very, very sensitive guy, and I get carried away by my emotions," Musetti told reporters. "Sometimes that instinct makes me do things on court I later hate watching back. But other times, that same instinct is what brings out the beauty in my game — the talent people talk about." The Italian's Tuscan hometown of Carrara, known for its marble quarries and for being one of the few places where the sea meets the Alps, mirrors this duality. "In Carrara, we say we're as tough as marble. Today didn't go the way I hoped, but I'm learning, and I'm trying to be both things — to weather storms like the sea, and to be as hard as marble when I need to be," he said after fighting from a set down to reach the fourth round. Musetti said that for much of his career, he's been accused of lacking the fight to match his flair — a perception he doesn't entirely deny. "People said I gave up too easily, that I didn't get my hands dirty. And for a while, that was partly true. But anyone who's followed me since I was a junior knows I've always had the will to suffer and fight, even if I complained too much along the way," he said. Now, as he matures on and off the court, the soon-to-be father of two acknowledges that learning to reconcile these two sides — the instinctive artist and the hardened competitor — is the key to his future success. "That double personality is part of who I am. The challenge is knowing when to listen to each side," he explained.
Epoch Times
25-05-2025
- General
- Epoch Times
Church of St. Charles Borromeo: Antwerp's Treasure
This Belgian church was called the 'Eighth Wonder of the World' at the time of its construction. Saint Charles Borromeo church is among the most magnificent churches of the early Baroque era, and among the first built in that style in northwestern Europe. It cost so much that the builders, the Jesuits of Antwerp, were reduced to austerity measures. Begun in 1615, the church was inspired by the Jesuits' headquarters in Rome. The Church of the Gesu is considered the first Baroque church and was completed just 30 years earlier. Baroque painting and sculpture, as well as architecture, used the Renaissance's technical advances to depict religious scenes in a realistic way. Church buildings in the Baroque style were meant to give a glimpse of heaven on earth, and to express God's greatness and love. The classical tradition provided a foundation. This is seen in a building's symmetry and proportions which include fluted columns and domes. Baroque architecture introduced fluidity, exemplified by the style's frequent use of curved rather than straight lines. This gave early- to high-Baroque architecture a more ornate appearance while avoiding severity and coldness. Architects Pieter Huyssens and François d'Aguilon handled the engineering aspects and many of the church's aesthetic features. Broadly guiding them and fine-tuning important details was one of the greatest artists of the Baroque era—Peter Paul Rubens. While he didn't not work extensively in architecture, Rubens studied it, designed his own home in Antwerp, and contributed his expertise, as well as numerous paintings, to this church in his home city. Related Stories 1/7/2025 11/2/2024 The elaborately decorated black and gold sanctuary contrasts with the relative simplicity of the white trimmed with gold arches and columns along the nave, which dominates the nave and strengthens the visual emphasis on the former. While Baroque churches were designed to direct attention forward toward the altar, the effect is heightened by the destruction of Rubens's original elaborate ceilings in a lightning storm. KerrysWorld/Shutterstock Hans van Mildert carved the high altar from a design by Peter Paul Rubens, who also created the painting of the Virgin Mary and infant Jesus above it. On the left are Carrara marble sculptures of Saint Ignatius Loyola (in the bottom niche) and Saint Francis Borgia above. lindasky76/Shutterstock The large main dome was designed in collaboration with Rubens. The oculus is set against a white background, surrounded by golden decorative features including sculpted angels. Light from the oculus is reflected by the surrounding ceiling; it illuminates and draws attention to the sanctuary directly underneath. Julija Ogrodowski/Shutterstock Above the altar of the Lady Chapel is a copy of a Rubens 'Assumption,' which was originally set amid marble and gilded stucco decorations. The original is now in Vienna's Museum of Fine Arts. Erik AJV/Shutterstock On either side of the nave are confessionals by sculptors Jan Pieter van Baurscheit and Michiel van der Voort the Elder. Placed in front of the carved woodwork along the wall are sculptures of angels; in the center of each section are scenes from the lives of Saint Ignatius and Saint Francis Xavier. lindasky76/Shutterstock Galleries above the northern and southern sides of the nave (central aisle) have their own simpler side chapels. This chapel has an altar and wooden altar rail reminiscent of Gothic churches. The painting above the altar depicts the conversion of Saint Hubert. KerrysWorld/Shutterstock What arts and culture topics would you like us to cover? Please email ideas or feedback to
Press and Journal
21-05-2025
- Business
- Press and Journal
Inside the incredible £2m Aberdeen granite mansion with indoor pool and gym for sale
An incredible granite mansion on one of Aberdeen's most desirable streets has been listed for sale — and just wait until you see inside. The property, known as Kimberley, is situated on Rubislaw Den North in the West End of the city. It was built in 1908 for Patrick Cooper, an advocate in Aberdeen who had invested in the Kimberley diamond mine in South Africa. Now known as the Big Hole, the diamond mine proved lucrative for more than 150 years. The mansion spans four floors with a huge modern extension at the back which includes the main highlight — the indoor swimming pool. Kimberley is listed on ASPC for £2 million. Entry is to the side of the mansion, with most of the ground floor dedicated to bedrooms. The entrance hall is wood-panelled, with a mirrored ceiling. There are two front-facing bedrooms, both with en suite bathrooms, and a study off the entrance hall. Towards the rear is the master bedroom with a bay window overlooking the back garden, a large dressing area and another en suite bathroom. Housed within the rear extension is the truly impressive kitchen/dining/garden room – a massive and airy space that features floor-to-ceiling windows. An Arabescato Corchia marble media wall with built-in fireplace provides an area of the room for relaxation. There is Carrara marble flooring throughout with Louboutin red supporting columns, as well as an integrated sound system operated by an app which also serves the gym, pool and master bedroom. The kitchen is decked out in white cabinets with Arabescato Corchia marble worktops and a central island. Located off the kitchen area is a prep kitchen. Heading downstairs, there are several living spaces. These include the games room and snug, as well as a utility room, brick-lined wine cellar and wet room. Within the rear extension there is a gym with plenty of space for several pieces of kit, with access to the outdoors. Through the gym is the indoor pool area, finished with porcelain tiled flooring, a picture window with granite cills and a seating area overlooking the garden patio. Heading up to the second floor, you are greeted by the ornate upper landing. On this floor there are three further bedrooms, two shower rooms and a utility room. There is also another kitchen, dining room and lounge. As you head further upstairs, the third floor offers an additional bedroom with en suite. And should you wish to climb even further, there is the opportunity to expand into the attic space. From the dining room, there is access to the large rooftop terrace, with granite flooring and tempered glass panels. There is a separate detached granite coach house with space for four cars. There is access to upper accommodation comprising a sitting room, office and kitchen with shower room. The property is accessed via two steel remote-controlled gates from Rubislaw Den North, which lead onto an extensive driveway that features black pillar lighting and gives access to the house and coach house. Double gates lead to the fully enclosed rear garden, which consists mainly of lawn flanked by mature trees, shrubs and bushes. An extensive patio area is finished in granite flagstones and offers a substantial space for entertaining and alfresco dining. A tree house is located at the foot of the garden along with two storage sheds — one with power and water – an additional large shed with power and light, and log storage. The foot of the garden takes you to a gate giving access to the exclusive 'Den'.
The South African
13-05-2025
- Sport
- The South African
Corentin Moutet outlasts Holger Rune in gladiatorial battle in Rome
With its 18 towering Carrara marble statues encircling it, the Pietrangeli court at Foro Italico is one of the most iconic courts in the world. Its sunken design evokes an ancient Roman amphitheatre, ready for battle and drama. On a scorchingly-hot afternoon, the second match on this court couldn't have been more fittingly gladiatorial. World No 83, Corentin Moutet of France defeated world No 10 Holger Rune of Denmark – 7-5, 5-7, 7-6 (7/4) – in a thrilling, hard-fought battle lasting three hours and 45 minutes. Both players gave it their all. History made Fittingly, amid the historic statues representing Olympic athletes, history was made. This was the fourth longest match in Rome since 1991. It was also the second longest best-of-three set match in Rome since 1991. The noise from the increasingly raucous crowd reverberated around neighbouring courts attracting more fans. Even fans in the neighbouring court – who were watching the Alexander Zverev vs Vilius Gaubas match – were seen from top of the Centre Court stadium seats, taking a peek at what was going on next door! The two had faced each other before, with a one-all head-to-head record. Moutet had won in Adelaide, 2022, Rune in Indian Wells earlier this year. Today was about who came out clutch. In the end, the valiant Frenchman won hearts, entertaining the crowds in return, with some scintillating shot making. Rune didn't make it easy for him. While Moutet looked confident in the first two sets, peppered with risky drop shots and lobs, the third set brought a change in momentum, and a more cautious Moutet. The Dane showed some moments of brilliance, which started to break Moutet, denying the Frenchman three match point opportunities, as the nerves started to get the best of Moutet, who showed some tentativeness. It was this third set tie-break that brought most of the drama, culminating in an 18-shot rally involving both players moving all over the court, before Moutet clinched match point. It was Moutet's first top 10 win at the age of 26. After the match, Moutet spoke of the challenges he'd faced in the match. 'It was so hard today. He (Rune) is such a great player. Even at the end when I had the break, he was still fighting, trying to find a way. It was incredibly hard today. First time on this court. It is beautiful and everybody is here for us. I don't know what to say. I fought so hard today and am very happy, so happy'. He also spoke about the nerves of closing out the match. 'I was very tight on the match points. I think it is my first Top 10 win and I was so tight. The forehand didn't go from my racquet'. Moutet's next opponent will be World No 5 Jack Draper from Great Britain on Tuesday. Amisha Savani is reporting exclusively for The South African from the Internazionali BNL d'Italia at the Foro Italico, Rome. Let us know by leaving a comment below, or send a WhatsApp to 060 011 021 1 Subscribe to The South African website's newsletters and follow us on WhatsApp, Facebook, X and Bluesky for the latest news.
