“Sarah Ferguson’s first tell-all interview up for six-figure sum”
Sarah Ferguson has reportedly made up her mind to follow in Meghan Markle’s footsteps as she is considering six-figure offers to give a tell-all interview after being stripped of the Duchess of York title. Sarah Ferguson ‘is considering six-figure offers’ to give tell-all interview after being stripped of Duchess of York title as palace aides... Read More
Denmark’s biggest spy scandal raises questions on how to try intelligence officials.
The biggest spy scandal in Denmark’s history closed not with a bang, but with a whimper. On November 1 the Danish Supreme Court ruled that a case involving leaked state secrets could go not go ahead in secret. In response, the state prosecutor dropped the case. Thus ended a three-year attempt to prosecute Denmark’s highest... Read More
Iran has sought help to fight a devastating fire in UNESCO-listed forests in its north, with Turkey sending firefighting planes.
The fire threatens the Hyrcanian forests, which stretch along the southern Caspian Sea coast and date back 50 million years. They are home to 3,200 plant species – a “floral biodiversity … remarkable at the global level,” according to UNESCO, which listed them as a World Heritage site in 2019. “Two firefighting aircraft (and) one... Read More
“‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is officially eligible for the Oscars -both categories.
Both documentary and international titles will be winnowed to a 10-film shortlist that will be revealed on Dec. 16. “KPop Demon Hunters” fans will have to wait for nomination morning on Jan. 22 to hear whether or not they made the cut for animated feature. It’s largely expected to be a player in the original... Read More
“Compromise deal at COP30 sidesteps fossil fuels
Brazil’s COP30 presidency has pushed through a compromise climate deal that would boost finance for poor nations coping with global warming but that omitted any mention of the fossil fuels driving it. In securing the accord, Brazil had attempted to demonstrate global unity in addressing climate change impacts even after the world’s biggest historic emitter,... Read More
Mystery drones halt air traffic near Dutch city of Eindhoven
Air traffic above the southern Dutch city of Eindhoven has been suspended after unidentified drones were spotted near the airport. Drones were first observed late on Friday over the nearby Volkel air force base. Weapons were deployed to try to shoot them down but the devices got away. Following more drone sightings near the main... Read More
Ornella Vanoni, one of Italy’s most distinctive singers whose voice helped define generations of popular music, has died at her home in Milan at the age of 91.
Italian media, including Corriere della Sera, La Stampa and the AGI news agency, reported that she suffered cardiac arrest late on Friday. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni paid tribute on Saturday, calling Vanoni’s voice “unmistakable” and saying Italy had lost “a unique artist who leaves us with an unrepeatable artistic heritage.” seven-decade career made her... Read More
Boy and man charged after shootings in Sydney’s west
Chilling video has emerged showing a brazen daylight shooting in Sydney. A 16-year-old boy and a man have now been charged. A 16-year-old boy and a man have been charged for allegedly peppering an elderly couple’s Western Sydney home with at least two dozen bullets in a brazen daylight shooting. Police were first alerted to... Read More
No, not by far’: Trump’s response when asked if Ukraine peace plan is final offerDonald Trump has said his current peace plan for Ukraine isn’t his final offer.
Speaking outside the White House to reporters, the US president was asked if the 28-point plan was the “final offer”. “No, not by far,” he says. He adds: “We’d like to get the peace, it should’ve happened a long time ago. The Ukraine war with Russia should’ve never happened. If I was president it would... Read More
4 injured in shooting near Christmas tree lighting ceremony in North Carolina –
Four people were injured when gunfire erupted in a crowd during an annual Christmas tree lighting ceremony in Concord, North Carolina, according to police. Concord Police Maj. Patrick Tierney, speaking at a press conference, said the shooting happened around 7:30 p.m. Friday on Union Street near Corbin Avenue, just steps from the center of the... Read More