Author: Olive Metuge
Andrea Fasani/ EPAMore than 180 Gazan children and adults have been brought to Italy since the start of Israel’s war on GazaA Gazan woman who was evacuated to Italy for treatment while severely emaciated has died in hospital. The 20-year-old, who was identified as Marah Abu Zuhri, flew to Pisa with her mother on an overnight flight on Wednesday under a scheme set up by the Italian government. The University Hospital of Pisa said that she suffered a cardiac arrest and died on Friday, less than 48 hours after arriving. The hospital said she had suffered severe loss of weight…
Dubai Chocolate made the internet go crazy, but its influence didn’t stop at chocolateIt’s inspired everything from beauty products to fashion statements that are as wild and unforgettable as the city itself. Dubai’s own FIX Dessert Chocolatier the genius duo Sarah Hamouda and Yezen Alani behind the world-famous ‘Original Dubai Chocolate’ asked their followers one cheeky question “What’s the weirdest Dubai Chocolate-themed thing you’ve ever seen?”The answers? A wild ride of chocolatey, pistachio-dusted madness that you just have to see to believe. Welcome to the strange and sweet world of Dubai Chocolate-inspired creations.A chocolate kunafa hand washIt smells just like…
Paul AdamsBBC Diplomatic CorrespondentGetty ImagesZelensky and Trump will meet on MondayNo deal in Alaska. It was always the most likely and, in the absence of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, perhaps the most desirable outcome.But US President Donald Trump’s pivot away from the need for an immediate ceasefire, which he said beforehand he wanted, will have caused profound dismay in Kyiv and around Europe.Russia’s position has long been that a ceasefire can only come in the context of a comprehensive settlement taking account of Russia’s interests – and inevitably implies Ukraine’s capitulation.That’s the position that Trump, once again, appears to have…
Girly days out in Dubai are the best days, here are some things to doSend this to the groupchat, we’ve gathered the cutest things to do in Dubai with the girlies this month.Try the new ladies night at ClapThe DIFC hotspot’s new ladies’ night has kicked off on Thursday nights and it’s in Ongaku, the hidden bar inside of Clap. Grab your gals and head down from 8pm til late. You’ll get three hours of free-flowing beverages and three dishes per person for Dhs240.@ongakubyclap“Mani-Pedi please?”Is there anything better than catching up with your bestie while you’re both getting your nails…
Watch: Moment Air Canada ends news conference after union activists disrupt eventAir Canada has suspended all its flights as a strike by cabin staff begins – a move the airline said will disrupt travel plans for around 130,000 passengers a day.The union representing more than 10,000 Air Canada flight attendants confirmed the 72-hour industrial action early on Saturday morning. The airline said it had suspended all flights, including those under its budget arm Air Canada Rouge, and advised affected customers not to travel to the airport unless flying with a different airline.Air Canada’s flight attendants are calling for higher salaries…
This will be the first time a future Formula 1 car has ever been publicly auctionedRM Sotheby’s and McLaren Racing have joined forces to auction three McLaren racing cars in Abu Dhabi during the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025, the final race of the season.The announcement was made by Zak Brown, McLaren Racing CEO, earlier this week at an RM Sotheby’s Monterey sale.During the auction here in Abu Dhabi, three McLaren Racing cars will be sold from across the team’s portfolio covering FIA Formula 1 World Championship, NTT INDYCAR SERIES, and the FIA World Endurance Championship. If you think that’s cool,…
The King and Queen led a two-minute silence at a service in Staffordshire to commemorate 80 years since VJ Day.Among the attendees were veterans, some of whom participated in the ceremony by laying wreaths and giving readings.VJ Day, or Victory over Japan Day, is marked each year on 15 August – the date in 1945 when Japan surrendered to the Allied forces and World War Two ended. Source link
We’re pleased to announce the SCOTUSblog Summit: On the Merits, co-hosted by SCOTUSblog and the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University, a convening that carries forward the university’s commitment to fostering far-reaching dialogue around pressing policy issues. In that spirit, this daylong event will bring together legal experts and public leaders to explore how the courts are shaping governance, policymaking, and democratic life. Justice Amy Coney Barrett, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, will headline the event with a keynote conversation and signing of her new book, Listening to the Law: Reflections on the Court and…
The Dubai Police has upgraded its world-class tourist patrol fleet with yet another high-performance carThe Dubai Police already have a pretty impressive collection of patrol vehicles, including limited-edition Alfa Romeos, a Mercedes-AMG GT63, a Lamborghini Aventador and even a futuristic Tesla Cybertruck. And now, they have announced the addition of the Audi RS7 to their luxury patrol fleet.The move reinforces the Dubai Police’s commitment to enhancing security and safety around the city by adopting cutting-edge technologies.The unveiling took place at Dubai’s iconic Museum of the Future, led by His Excellency Major General Eid Muhammad Thani, Assistant Commander-in-Chief for Criminal Investigation Affairs, alongside Major…
ProPublica announced that Ryan Little and Kevin Uhrmacher have been hired as deputy editors on our data and news applications teams. Little will serve as one of two deputy data editors, and Uhrmacher will work as deputy news applications editor. Together, they will strengthen ProPublica’s editing capacity and streamline collaboration between our data, interactive and reporting teams. “We’re so happy to have Ryan and Kevin joining us at ProPublica,” said Ken Schwencke, senior editor for data and news applications. “They are excellent managers and journalists, and we’re excited to bring them on to make the already-excellent journalism coming from these…