Glitz, glamour, protest: Met Gala sparks calls for boycott over Jeff Bezos takeover
The Met Gala faces controversy, with huge names said to be skipping tonight’s event over the involvement of Amazon billionaire Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sánchez. Read More
Italian officials roundly reject proposal to replace Iran squad at 2026 World Cup
Italy missed out on the World Cup for the third successive time after losing a penalty shootout to Bosnia and Herzegovina in their qualifying playoff final. Read More
World leaders arrive in Armenia for eighth EPC summit
World leaders from nearly 50 countries, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, are meeting in Yerevan, Armenia for the 8th European Political Community summit. Read More
US launches ‘Project Freedom’ to escort ships through Strait of Hormuz
Trump announced the US would begin guiding ships on Monday through the strategic strait, a major transport route for oil, gas and fertiliser. Read more at Read More
Viral divisions: Are you as smart as Donald Trump at math(s)?
“Nobody should think he is ok, or think he might be ok, after watching this.” Donald Trump used a rally to dispel rumours surrounding his mental fitness, but a brag…
UK police return ancient artefacts to Centre of Islamic Civilisation after trafficking probe
The artefacts will be housed at the Centre of Islamic Civilisation as part of ongoing efforts to trace and recover cultural objects through cooperation with museums and the art market.…
UK airlines to group passengers from different flights on same day to save on jet fuel
Carriers will also be able to hand back ‘slots’ at airports without punishment, removing the need to operate controversial ‘ghost flights’. Read More
Shipping giant MSC opens new trade route to bypass Hormuz disruption
As tensions choke the Strait of Hormuz, Mediterranean Shipping Company races to keep global trade moving with new route. Read more at Read More
Tehran regime executes three protesters, one ‘without evidence’
Iran’s judiciary says three protesters detained over the January unrest in the city of Mashhad have been hanged, as rights groups report four murder convicts were executed in a unrelated…
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