Cocaine is ‘no worse than whiskey’, says Colombia’s president
During a six-hour government meeting that was broadcast live, Colombian President Gustavo Petro said legalised cocaine could be “sold like wine”. Read more at Read More
Trump’s remote work ban: What does it mean for carbon emissions and climate goals?
An estimated 1.1 million federal workers have been eligible to work from home, and forcing them back to the office could come at a high carbon cost.Read More
Degrading or empowering? Kanye West and the dark side of the Bianca Censori Grammy dress controversy
Warning: Article contains nudity. Why are so many concerned about Bianca Censori and speculating that Kanye West uses clothing to control the women in his life? Read More
Gucci announces departure of Sabato De Sarno just weeks before next Milan runway show
This is not the first time Gucci has taken a dramatic late-season creative shift. However, with less than three weeks before Milan Fashion Week, it’s a bold move… Read More
Tourism Commissioner to consult widely on hotspot sustainability
The EU’s first Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism addressed the vexed issue of overcrowding at visitor hotspots and announced he is consulting widely with a view to a forthcoming…
White House repeats false claims about USAID ‘funding’ media outlets
Announcing millions of dollars of cuts to online subscriptions, the Trump administration’s press secretary repeated misleading statements used to justify the dismantling of the US government’s international aid and development…
Australia’s strict hate crime laws punish Nazi salutes with mandatory jail time
Terror offences and hate crimes will be punishable with mandatory prison terms ranging from one to six years under new Australian legislation. Read more at Read More
Naomi Campbell claims she was impersonated in appeal against charity ban
After Naomi Campbell was banned from being a charity trustee following a probe, she’s claimed she was impersonated with a fake email. Read More
Japanese studio SANAA honoured with RIBA Gold Medal for their ethereal, gravity-defying architecture
Known for their elegant designs, including the Louvre Lens in France, the Rolex Learning Center in Switzerland, and the Grace Farms Center in the US, SANAA adds another prestigious award…
Gunman may have attended school where he killed 11 in mass shooting, say Swedish police
Police have provided information on the gunman who opened fire and killed 11 people at an adult education centre on Tuesday in the Swedish city of Örebro. Read More