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Ione WellsSouth America correspondent, BBC NewsReutersRodrigo Paz Pereira is the frontrunner in Bolivia’s first-round presidential election which took place on Sunday.Bolivia is set to elect a non-left wing president after nearly two decades of near-continuous rule by the incumbent socialist party, according to official preliminary results.Senator Rodrigo Paz Pereira and former president Jorge Quiroga came in first and second place respectively in Sunday’s presidential elections.Neither received a high enough share of the vote to secure an outright win, so the vote will go to a run-off between these two candidates, due in October.Paz Pereira, of the Christian Democratic Party, was…
Home Daily News Once-jailed county clerk asks Supreme Court… U.S. Supreme Court Once-jailed county clerk asks Supreme Court to overturn right to same-sex marriage By Debra Cassens Weiss August 13, 2025, 12:08 pm CDT Rowan County, Kentucky, clerk Kim Davis at the Rowan County Courthouse in September 2015 in Morehead, Kentucky. (Photo by Ty Wright/Getty Images) A county clerk in Kentucky who refused to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to overturn its 2015 decision finding that same-sex marriage is a constitutional right. Former clerk Kim Davis is asking the Supreme Court to overrule…
Work your way through the alphabetIt’s still hot outside, so while you’re trying to keep cool, you want to keep your relationship warm. If your date nights are starting to feel like the same old dinner-and-a-movie routine, it’s time to shake things up. Alphabet dating is the perfect excuse to explore the city together, one letter at a time. The rules are simple: each date revolves around a letter, from A to Z. You can go in order, or pick at random, either way, you’ll have 26 unique adventures. You can also grab your friends and do it too. Here’s…
Getty Images”Hostages Square” on Sunday in Tel AvivHundreds of thousands of people have gathered in Israel to call for an end to the Gaza war and a deal to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas.The largest crowd was seen in Tel Aviv’s “Hostages Square” on Sunday, with the organisers saying the government’s plans to seize control of Gaza City risked the lives of around 20 hostages still being held by Hamas.A one-day national strike – part of wider protests – closed roads, offices and universities in some areas. Nearly 40 people were arrested during the day. Israeli Prime…
Home Daily News Court clerk staffers in New Orleans dig through… Criminal Justice Court clerk staffers in New Orleans dig through landfill to find wrongly tossed court records By Debra Cassens Weiss August 14, 2025, 9:26 am CDT Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry speaks with reporters outside the U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, D.C., on March 18, 2024. (Photo by Francis Chung/Politico via the Associated Press) Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has ordered the Louisiana State Police to investigate why criminal court records were tossed into a landfill, forcing criminal clerk of court staffers to wade through the debris last week…
Step up your nail game with the most glam salons in Dubai When it comes to nails, Dubai doesn’t do basic. From plush VIP rooms to bespoke nail art paired with gourmet drinks, these salons redefine pampering with a serious luxe twist. Whether you want classic elegance or eye-catching designs, these boujee spots guarantee a mani-pedi experience that’s as indulgent as it is Instagram-worthy. Ready to treat yourself? Here are the top nail salons in Dubai where glam meets expertise.Zieda Beauty LoungeWhere pampering meets polish perfection.If your DIY mani attempts just aren’t cutting it anymore, Zieda Beauty Lounge is here to rescue…
Getty ImagesA satellite image shows Hurricane Erin advancing in the Atlantic OceanHurricane Erin has weakened to a category three hurricane as it moves towards the Bahamian Archipelago in the Caribbean.The storm became a rare category five cyclone on Saturday night, with winds up to 160mph (260km/h), but meteorologists expect it to fluctuate in intensity as it develops over the next few days.Still, the US National Hurricane Center (NHC) says Erin is growing in size, with tropical-storm-strength winds extending 205 miles from its centre. Storm-related hazards, including flash flooding and landslides, are expected in the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico.The first…
Name your favorite book. What’s your favorite line from that book? Do you have one? Can you even remember one line, one quote from the book? Now, name your favorite movie. What’s your favorite line from that movie? Can you pick just one, or are there too many to choose from? If you’re like me, you have a favorite book, one you love above all others, one that you tell people is a “must-read.” Yet as much as you love that book, you cannot recite one line from the book. You almost can. You can visualize the setting and the…
Dubai get ready to ride, life and reform with Revolution StudiosSomething seriously exciting is landing in Dubai this September. Revolution Studios, one of Scotland’s most-loved boutique fitness brands, is set to open its first Middle East location at Goshi Warehouse City, Al Quoz.Born in the UK, Revolution Studios has built a cult following with 21 boutique fitness spaces, including 10 in the UK, thanks to its high-energy, fully immersive workouts. Now, it’s bringing that same adrenaline-charged experience to Dubai. Think clubland beats, mood-lit studios, and sweat-drenched sessions that will have you coming back for more.The studio’s signature line-up features three…
Asya Robins & Tabby WilsonBBC NewsGetty ImagesUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has said that Russia’s refusal to agree to a ceasefire is complicating efforts to end the war. “We see that Russia rebuffs numerous calls for a ceasefire and has not yet determined when it will stop the killing. This complicates the situation,” he said in a statement on X. On Monday, the Ukrainian leader will travel to Washington DC, where US President Donald Trump has said he will urge Zelensky to agree to a peace deal.Trump has said he wants to bypass a ceasefire in Ukraine to move directly to…