Trump renews threat to impose 100% tariffs on non-US made movies
Donald Trump has repeated his threat to impose a 100% tariff on all films not made in the US, claiming the American industry had been “stolen” by other countries. He said on Monday that California had been heavily affected and the levy would “solve this long time, never ending problem”. In May, the US president […]
Bad Bunny to perform at half-time show
Puerto Rican pop star Bad Bunny will headline next year’s Super Bowl half-time show in California. The singer and rapper, who has topped Spotify’s most-streamed artist list in three of the past five years, will squeeze his hits into less than 15 minutes on US TV’s most-watched night in February. In a football-themed statement, he […]
Stars turn out for final fashion show in Milan
Paul GlynnCulture reporter Getty Images Left-rignt: Glenn Close, Cate Blanchett and Lauren Hutton were in the front row Stars including Cate Blanchett, Glenn Close and Richard Gere were in attendance for the Giorgio Armani spring/summer 2026 collection show in Milan on Sunday, the final collection the Italian designer worked on before his death. Originally intended […]
South Sudan court rejects Riek Machar’s bid to halt murder and treason trial
A special court in South Sudan has ruled that it does have the jurisdiction to prosecute suspended Vice-President Riek Machar and seven co-accused, who are charged with murder, treason and crimes against humanity. The court dismissed all objections by Machar’s legal team regarding its authority, the constitutionality of the proceedings, and the claim that he […]
Trump to push new peace plan in talks with Netanyahu
US President Donald Trump will push a new peace plan to end the Israel-Gaza war during White House talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday. Trump has talked up prospects of reaching an agreement, telling journalists on Friday: “I think we have a deal”. But Netanyahu said on Sunday “it’s not been finalised […]
Torrential weather hits Valencia region year after deadly floods
Spain’s Valencia region has been struck by more bad weather, a year after deadly floods killed more than 230 people there. A red alert has been put in place as Storm Gabrielle hits the region. Footage shows floodwater in parts of Valencia and Zaragoza, in the neighbouring Aragon region. The meteorological agency AEMET said between […]
China sentences 11 members of Ming mafia family to death
A Chinese court has sentenced to death 11 members of a notorious family that ran scam centres in Myanmar, according to Chinese state media. Dozens of members of the Ming family were found guilty of conducting criminal activities, with many receiving lengthy jail sentences. The Ming family worked for one of the four clans that […]
At least 11 dead as typhoon sweeps Vietnam
Typhoon Bualoi has killed at least 11 people and damaged or destroyed hundreds of homes in the centre and north of Vietnam, state media reported. Dozens are missing or injured after the typhoon made landfall on Sunday night, flooding roads, washing away bridges and tearing roofs off buildings before weakening and moving into neighbouring Laos. […]
Young Peruvians clash with police in anti-government protests
REUTERS/Sebastian Castaneda Police surrounded the Congress building Police and young anti-government protesters clashed in the Peruvian capital, Lima, over the weekend. A rights group said at least 18 protesters had been injured in protests held on Saturday and Sunday, dubbed “Gen Z march” by the organisers. A police officer suffered burns, officials said. Groups of […]
High-speed kārearea falcon wins 2025 prize
The New Zealand falcon has been crowned the winner of the country’s annual Bird of the Year competition, taking 21% of the valid votes. The high-speed hunter, which goes by the Māori name the kārearea, is capable of reaching 200km/h in a dive, making them adept at hunting in the dense New Zealand forests. They […]
