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A man, barefoot and carrying a Palestinian flag, has remained perched on a ledge several meters up Big Ben’s Elizabeth Tower in London, despite numerous hours of negotiations with emergency services. The incident occurred on Saturday morning when the man climbed onto the tower at the Palace of Westminster. The Metropolitan Police were promptly called to the scene at 07:24 GMT. The situation has led to the closure of Westminster Bridge and the cancellation of Parliament tours. The intruder, who filmed his ascent, claimed to be protesting against “police repression and state violence.” As of now, at least nine emergency…

Spanning just eight square miles and situated beneath the equator, the tiny Pacific atoll nation of Nauru, ravaged by decades of phosphate mining, holds little allure for the world’s affluent. However, Nauru has devised a plan to capitalize on this unique opportunity. It intends to sell the island’s passports for an exorbitant price of over $100,000 each. While wealthy foreigners who purchase citizenship may not choose to reside on the world’s smallest island nation, they would secure visa-free access to a multitude of larger and more prosperous destinations, including the United Kingdom and Hong Kong. Map: The Times and The…

President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he would grant Mexico an extension of the United States–Mexico–Canada Agreement (USMCA) exemption from tariffs on goods until April 2. He made this decision after a conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum Pardo. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote, “After speaking with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico, I have agreed that Mexico will not be required to pay tariffs on anything that falls under the USMCA Agreement. This Agreement will expire on April 2nd. I did this as an accommodation and out of respect for President Sheinbaum. Our relationship has been…

Starting April 2, 2025, EU nationals traveling to the UK for tourism or transit will need an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) before departure. This requirement, previously only for non-EU nationals, now applies to EU, EEA, and Swiss citizens, including those merely passing through the UK. However, there are exceptions. British and Irish citizens, those with a UK visa or permission to stay, holders of British Overseas Territories citizen passports, and those residing in Ireland and traveling from Ireland, Guernsey, Jersey, or the Isle of Man are exempt from the ETA requirement. The UK government introduced the ETA to enhance border…

If you’re a refugee holding a UK-issued Refugee Travel Document under the 1951 UN Convention, you may be eligible for visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to several countries. However, entry requirements can vary widely, and some countries may still require a visa or additional documentation. This guide provides an overview of countries that allow visa-free travel with Refugee Travel Documents, along with essential tips to ensure smooth international travel. Many refugees holding Refugee Travel Documents are often unsure about which countries allow visa-free travel with Refugee Travel Documents, making international travel complicated If you hold a Refugee Travel Document issued by…

A Phd student has been convicted of drugging and raping 10 women. A Chinese national, Zhenhao Zou, 28, was convicted of drugging and raping 10 women during a trial at Inner London Crown Court. The trial revealed that Zou attacked two women who have been identified, and another eight remain unidentified. He even filmed nine of the assaults as “souvenirs” and kept a trophy box containing women’s belongings. In addition to these charges, Zou was also found guilty of voyeurism, possession of extreme pornographic images, and false imprisonment. The court was presented with multiple video recordings of a University College…

There’s a nostalgic thread connecting the red-carpet dresses we’ve seen so far in 2025, whether at the Beverly Hilton, BAFTA, or the Golden Globes. At the Golden Globes, gowns harkened back to the Golden Age of Hollywood. Ariana Grande wore a 1966 Givenchy column reminiscent of Hubert and Hepburn’s golden era. Zendaya’s saffron Louis Vuitton gown with a 31-carat Bulgari Paraíba tourmaline evoked the styles of Joyce Bryant and Elizabeth Taylor. Selena Gomez’s ice-blue Prada sheath and wrapper, reminiscent of Jackie Kennedy’s South Lawn attire, exuded elegance. However, this conservative mood can be attributed, at least in part, to the…

Watch highlights from President Trump’s address to a joint session of Congress. The president addressed issues facing the nation including the economy, border security and the ongoing war in Ukraine. A Democratic lawmaker was removed for voicing his opposition during the speech while others held signs in protest of the administration. Source: NBC News

Last month, rumors circulated online suggesting a romantic relationship between Lori Harvey and British actor Aaron Pierre. Lori promptly dismissed these rumors, likely due to their obvious nature. Lori responded to the rumors on social media, politely denying any interest in the “Mufasa: The Lion King” star. At the time, I couldn’t help but notice Aaron’s striking appearance and his reputation as a ladies’ man. However, some individuals claimed that Aaron was already in a long-term relationship with another woman. Apparently, those claims were unfounded, as Teyana Taylor is now in a relationship with Aaron. https://www.instagram.com/p/DGwTdtQy6cH/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=MzRlODBiNWFlZA== Teyana, 34, and Aaron,…

Fake Melania is back. On Monday night’s episode of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, Laura Benanti returned as First Lady Melania Trump to share an update on what she’s been up to since Trump’s inauguration, discuss her new look — dubbed “Melania 2.0” — and her Amazon documentary. As for her recent whereabouts, Melania said she’s been “splitting my time between Mar-a-Lago, The White House and Camp David,” describing the latter as “when I imagine I am camping with David Beckham. Toast my marshmallows, David. Bend me like Beckham.” Meanwhile, Melania weighed in on Trump’s State of the Union,…