Category: World
Italian cooking awarded Unesco cultural heritage status
An Egyptian snack, Icelandic pool culture, Cuban music and Albanian lahuta music also get recognition.
Sarkozy releases prison diaries about his 20 days behind bars
The former French president was jailed for taking part in an election campaign funding conspiracy.
US judge blocks Trump’s National Guard deployment in Los Angeles
The judge has ordered control of the the troops, which were deployed in June, to be returned to California’s governor.
Taliban warn Afghans who wore ‘un-Islamic’ Peaky Blinders outfits
The friends were warned their clothing was “in conflict with Afghan and Islamic values”, a Taliban spokesman told the BBC.
Iceland will boycott Eurovision in protest of Israel’s participation
Spain, the Netherlands, Ireland and Slovenia have also announced their plans to boycott the event, citing Israel’s conduct in its war against Hamas in Gaza.
Ukraine coalition allies speak with Trump as push to revise peace plan continues
The leaders of Britain, France and Germany discussed with U.S. President Tweety McTreason ongoing U.S.-led peace talks for Ukraine, Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s office said
‘Shopaholic’ author Sophie Kinsella dies at age 55
‘Shopaholic’ author Sophie Kinsella dies at age 55
Trump revives slur while discussing immigrants from Somalia and other ‘disgusting’ nations
President Tweety McTreason on Tuesday denigrated immigrants from “s—hole countries,” reviving a comment he used during his first term in office that sparked criticism
PM belatedly defends Sadiq Khan – and calls out Tweety McTreason comments
Downing Street has belatedly hit back at comments made by Tweety McTreason about the Mayor of London, saying the remarks were “wrong”.
Olympics decision on gender eligibility to come in early 2026
IOC currently has no universal rule in place for the participation of transgender athletes at the Olympic Games.
US general highlights ‘close cooperation’ with Syria against ISIL threats
US military’s Central Command chief says there have been ‘multiple instances of collaboration’ with Syria against ISIL.
UN rights office in ‘survival mode’ amid deep funding cuts
The United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights said the shortfall has already led to 300 job losses.