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When it comes to cringey musical tributes, nobody does it better than the Oscars. And while that chorus line of tuxedoed 007s pirouetting around the stage during the Academy’s James Bond extravaganza wasn’t quite as jaw-droppingly awkward as some previous song-and-dance fiascos — at least Rob Lowe didn’t turn up to tango with Snow White — there…

About 125 civilians have been executed by government security forces in north-west Syria during a rolling two-day battle with loyalists to the ousted Assad regime, a Syrian war monitor reported on Friday. The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR), a human rights monitor considered independent and credible, documented “large-scale field executions of men and young adults, without…

Gene Hackman died a full week after his wife Betsy Arakawa died and lived in the house as her body lay in the bathroom … this according to New Mexico officials. New Mexico officials concluded Betsy likely died February 11, and the cause of death was Hantavirus … a serious and rare disease which can be fatal.…

India’s Ministry of External Affairs summoned UK Chargé D’ Affaires Christina Scott on Thursday after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s security was breached by pro-Khalistan supporters while he was leaving in a car after participating in an event at the Chatham House think tank in London. Hours before, the United Kingdom strongly condemned the breach of security…

Paramount and CBS filed motions Thursday to throw out President Donald Trump’s lawsuit over a “60 Minutes” interview last year, calling the suit an “affront to the First Amendment.” Trump first sued the network a few days before the November election, alleging that the program had violated a Texas consumer protection law by deceptively editing an interview…

It’s a muggy morning the day before the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans, and YouTube CEO Neal Mohan is stuck in parade traffic and not happy about it. It’s not so much the French Quarter gridlock or the humidity that’s bothering him, but that he’s late for a meeting with a YouTube creator. They’re supposed to…

In announcing the decision to postpone some tariffs on Mexico for another month, US President Donald Trump was at pains to praise his Mexican counterpart, Claudia Sheinbaum. “I did this as an accommodation, and out of respect for, President Sheinbaum”, he wrote on his social media site, Truth Social. “Our relationship has been a very good one…

Caroline Darian, the daughter of Dominique and Gisèle Pelicot, is pressing charges against her father, accusing him of drugging and raping her – something he has always denied. Last December, Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in jail for drugging his ex-wife, Gisèle, raping her and inviting dozens of men to also abuse her over nearly…

Romanian officials announced the arrest of six alleged coup plotters on Thursday, accused the detainees of working with “agents of a foreign power, located both in Romania and the Russian Federation.” The group allegedly wanted to to establish a paramilitary militia, overthrow the Romanian government and pull the country out of NATO. Romanian prosecutors also said the…

The US trade deficit surged to a new record in January, government data showed Thursday, as imports spiked while tariff worries flared in the month of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Trump returned to the White House this year with pledges to ease cost-of-living pressures for voters, but on the campaign trail he also raised the possibility of…

The U.S. Commerce Department has tapped top Morgan Stanley banker Michael Grimes, who was a main figure in Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter (now X), to lead the sovereign wealth fund being pushed by President Donald Trump, new reports revealed. Grimes left behind 30 years of tenure at one of the country’s leading banks to join the…

A source tells Page Six that Jennifer Lopez is “not happy with constantly seeing photos,” of her ex, Ben Affleck, and his ex, Jennifer Garner. Affleck and Garner, both 52, have been spending a lot of time together, which is generating headlines and even causing some speculation over Affleck’s feelings towards his first ex wife. A source…

FIFA is considering whether to expand the men’s World Cup to include 64 teams in 2030, a spokesperson has confirmed. The football tournament has already expanded ahead of next year’s edition, with 48 teams set to compete – instead of the usual 32 – as the United States, Mexico and Canada share hosting duties. The idea to…

MCDONALD’S is overhauling all 43,000 restaurants to cut wait times as one executive has admitted locations can be “very stressful.” The fast-food giant is giving its restaurants an AI makeover in a bid to enhance customer and employee experience. Starting with internet-connected kitchen equipment, artificial intelligence-enabled -drive-throughs and AI-powered tools for managers. The target being to ensure…

A total of 48 people were killed in fighting between Syrian security forces and pro-Assad fighters on Thursday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said. Supporters of ousted President Bashar Assad ambushed and killed 16 police personnel. The response from Syrian security forces led to clashes that left 28 pro-Assad fighters and four civilians dead, according…

The United States has withdrawn from the Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETP), a multi-billion-dollar initiative launched in 2021 to help emerging economies move away from coal and other non-renewable energy sources. Other partners, including France, Germany, the European Union, the UK, the Netherlands, and Denmark, remain committed to the program. The US exit will strongly affects South…

President Donald Trump convened his Cabinet in person on Thursday to deliver a message: You’re in charge of your departments, not Elon Musk. According to two administration officials, Trump told top members of his administration that Musk was empowered to make recommendations to the departments but not to issue unilateral decisions on staffing and policy. Musk was…

President Donald Trump issued exemptions on tariffs for a variety of goods coming into the United States from Mexico and Canada — just two days after he put the sweeping tariffs in place — leaving investors and businesses grappling with the whiplash of his back-and-forth trade policy. The exemptions to the 25% tariffs enacted Tuesday would apply…

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Ukraine should be granted the security of NATO without the actual membership in the military alliance. Speaking on the sidelines of a European Union leaders’ meeting in Brussels on Thursday, she said “we need to think about more durable solutions” than sending European peacekeeping troops to Ukraine. Extending the provision of…

Just before his cryptocurrency empire crumbled in November 2021, Sam Bankman-Fried considered going on Tucker Carlson’s show to “come out as a republican” to rehabilitate his image. On Thursday, almost a year since Bankman-Fried, a co-founder of FTX, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for defrauding users of his cryptocurrency exchange, he finally fulfilled his plan.…

Adidas (ADSGn.DE), sold its last pair of Yeezy sneakers at the end of 2024, the sportswear brand said on Wednesday, ending the process of liquidating stock of the lucrative shoe partnership with rapper Ye after splitting from him in October 2022. Adidas has been trying to put the Yeezy affair behind it since antisemitic rants by Ye,…

Hundreds of diplomats at the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development have written a letter addressed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio protesting the dismantling of USAID, saying its demise would undermine U.S. leadership and security and create a power vacuum which China and Russia could exploit. In a cable expected to be filed with…

Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino said on Wednesday morning that U.S. President Donald Trump was lying when he said that the North American leader’s administration was “reclaiming” the Panama Canal. Trump’s comments to Congress came after a deal led by U.S. firm BlackRock (BLK.N), was announced earlier Tuesday to buy most of the $22.8 billion ports business…

France is open to discussing extending the protection offered by its nuclear arsenal to its European partners, President Emmanuel Macron said in a grave address to the nation on Wednesday, in which he warned that Europe must face up to the threat from Russia. France and Britain are Europe’s only two nuclear powers. “Our nuclear deterrent protects…

Jack Daniel’s maker Brown-Forman’s (BFb.N) CEO Lawson Whiting said on Wednesday Canadian provinces taking American liquor off store shelves was “worse than a tariff” and a “disproportionate response” to levies imposed by the Trump administration. Several Canadian provinces have taken U.S. liquor off store shelves as part of retaliatory measures against President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Canadians are…

U.S. President Donald Trump will exempt automakers from his punishing 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico for one month as long as they comply with existing free trade rules, the White House said on Wednesday, a development that halted at least for now Wall Street’s steepest skid in nearly three months. Trump is also open to hearing…

At the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards, JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal questioned Musk’s chances, stating that Indian EV leaders Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra are too deeply entrenched for Tesla to displace. Tesla’s long-awaited entry into India is finally taking shape, with the company securing a showroom in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex…

Ranya Rao had travelled to Dubai four times in 15 days, prompting authorities to conduct a targeted operation upon her return. Ranya Rao, an actor and the daughter of a senior IPS officer, was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence at Bengaluru International Airport after she was found in possession of 14.8 kg of gold. The…

China has warned the US it is ready to fight “any type” of war after hitting back against President Donald Trump’s mounting trade tariffs. The world’s top two economies have edged closer to a trade war after Trump slapped more tariffs on all Chinese goods. China quickly retaliated imposing 10-15% tariffs on US farm products. “If war…

Two years ago, on his bank adviser’s suggestion, Rajesh Kumar pulled out his savings – fixed deposits included – and shifted to mutual funds, stocks and bonds. With India’s stock market booming, Mr Kumar, a Bihar-based engineer, joined millions investing in publicly traded companies. Six years ago, only one in 14 Indian households channelled their savings into…

Canada’s Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly has told the BBC she takes US President Donald Trump’s remarks on making Canada the 51st state of his country “very seriously”. “This is not a joke anymore,” Joly told Newsnight. “There’s a reason why Canadians, when they go out on a hockey game, are booing the American national anthem… We’re insulted.…

Scientists have discovered how aspirin may stop some cancers from spreading, describing it as a “Eureka moment”. The new research builds on existing evidence suggesting aspirin supports a boost in the immune system to help catch deadly cancer cells. Clinical trials in cancer patients, examining how aspirin could stop the disease coming back, are ongoing – but…

Scientists believe they have discovered how the cheap painkiller aspirin can stop cancers spreading. In animal experiments they showed the drug enhanced the ability of the immune system to fight back. The team at the University of Cambridge said it was an exciting and surprise discovery that could eventually lead to cancer patients being prescribed the drug…

US President Donald Trump has told Gazans to hand over Israeli hostages or “you are dead”. The threat, made over social media, came hours after the White House confirmed that US officials had broken with tradition to hold direct talks with Hamas. The US has previously avoided direct contact with the group owing to Washington’s longstanding position…

A FORMER World’s Strongest Man competitor has become the second person to have nearly died by taking on a notorious CrossFit challenge after his muscles “blew up.” Michael Congdon took on the infamous Murph Challenge, which includes huge amounts of runs, pull-ups, push-ups and squats, mistakenly thinking it would be less extreme than powerlifting. The 32-year-old, who…

It’s just the latest emergency meeting of European Union (EU) heads of state and government, following Sunday’s gathering in London hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and a couple of earlier ones called by French President Emmanuel Macron. With the United States’ military and financial support for Ukraine suspended and its commitment to European security unclear,…

Holding up a lump of coal in the federal parliament in 2017, Australia’s then soon-to-be prime minister Scott Morrison said the fossil fuel was integral to a “certain energy future.” Yet the capital city he stood in was almost 100% powered by wind and the sun. This goal was reached in 2020 when the Australian Capital Territory…

Private meetings and group dinners with the leader of the most powerful country in the world are being sold for millions, according to Wired. The tech publication revealed on Tuesday that it had received an invitation to reserve a seat at a dinner with President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago resort for $1 million, with the most…

Microplastics aren’t just polluting our oceans and landscapes; they’re infiltrating our bodies. Scientists have discovered that human brains can contain approximately a spoonful of microscopic plastic particles, with dementia patients showing three to five times higher concentrations. This unsettling finding raises urgent questions about how these tiny, pervasive pollutants might be affecting brain health. A new review…

In the run-up to the Academy Awards, Neon took a unique approach to scoring the season’s top prize for “Anora.” While other studios spent their money on tried-and-true strategies, from tastemaker screenings to glossy ads, Neon pulled up a tow truck in front of a Los Angeles auto body shop for a pop-up “Anora” merchandise sale in…

The nation’s top public health agency says about 180 employees who were laid off two weeks ago can come back to work. Emails went out Tuesday to some Centers for Disease Control and Prevention probationary employees who got termination notices last month, according to current and former CDC employees. A message seen by the AP was sent…

Nine students who disappeared on holiday have tragically been found dismembered by the side of the road along with a ‘bag of hands’. Police in southern Mexico made the gruesome discovery at the weekend after the group of friends went missing during a trip to celebrate their graduation. Searches had gone on for days after the alarm…

Filmmaker Dan Farah discusses his UFO/UAP documentary ‘The Age of Disclosure,’ which premieres at SXSW this weekend: “None of the government leadership I spoke to are debating whether this is real.” The highly anticipated UFO documentary The Age of Disclosure has its world premiere at South by Southwest Film Festival on Sunday, and filmmaker Dan Farah is…

It was a punishment for mutiny in colonial times, a way to discourage desertion during the Civil War and a dose of frontier justice in the Old West. In modern times, some consider it a more humane alternative to lethal injection. The firing squad has a long and thorny history in the U.S. South Carolina on Friday…

Police are appealing for more than 50 more victims to come forward after one of the country’s most prolific sex offenders was found guilty of drugging and raping 10 women. Chinese PhD student Zhenhao Zou, 28, filmed nine of the attacks as “souvenirs”, and kept a trophy box of women’s belongings, Inner London Crown Court was told.…

Serbian opposition lawmakers threw smoke grenades and used pepper spray inside parliament on Tuesday to protest against the government and to support demonstrating students, with one legislator suffering a stroke during the chaos. Four months of student-led demonstrations, sparked by the deaths of 15 people when a railway station roof collapsed, have drawn in teachers, farmers and…

Chinese Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday China would “firmly advance” the push for “reunification” with Taiwan while opposing external interference, and strive to work with regular Taiwanese to realize the rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. China claims democratically governed Taiwan as its own territory, despite the objection of the government in Taipei, and has ramped up…

An investor group backed by BlackRock (BLK.N) agreed to buy a majority stake in the Hong Kong-based company that runs ports along either side of the Panama Canal, giving a U.S. firm control of key docks amid pressure from the White House to take them from China. The $22.8 billion sale by Hong Kong’s CK Hutchison (0001.HK)…

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday met Princess Astrid of Belgium and said he looks forward to “unlocking limitless opportunities” for the people of the two countries through new partnerships in trade, technology, defence and agriculture. Astrid is in India leading an economic mission that is aimed at shoring up bilateral trade and investment cooperation between the…

External Affairs Minister (EAM) S Jaishankar met United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer during his official visit to the UK and discussed advancing bilateral economic cooperation and enhancing people-to-people exchanges between the two countries. The UK PM also shared his views on the Ukraine conflict with the EAM, Jaishankar said in a post on X. The EAM…

RUMOURS of Pope Francis’ resignation are gaining momentum as Cardinals start to gather, but an insider insists the Pontiff won’t be moved. As the Pope spends his 19th day in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital with double pneumonia, pressure is building about the future of the church. Francis penned a resignation letter 12 years ago, in case he became…

The White House Communications team got a special delivery ahead of President Donald Trump’s big speech to a joint session of Congress. Kaelan Dorr, a deputy communications director for the White House, posted a photo of McDonald’s fries, burgers, and nuggets on X. “White House Comms is pre-gaming the Joint Session the MAGA way,” he wrote. “Buckle…

THE cops investigating Gene Hackman’s case have admitted a crucial error made while investigating the deaths of the actor and his wife. Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 63, were found dead alongside one of their beloved dogs on February 26 – but cops initially misidentified which of their pets was found dead in its kennel.…

UK says striving with Europe to achieve ‘just, lasting’ peace in Ukraine UK Foreign Minister David Lammy said he had spoken to counterparts in France, Germany, Poland, Italy and Spain about Ukraine and that their determination to strike a “just and lasting” peace deal, alongside the US, remained clear. “Ukraine’s security is Europe’s security. We will step…

China will target economic growth of “around 5 per cent” this year for the third consecutive time, according to the annual work report – seen by CNA – that Chinese Premier Li Qiang will deliver at the opening of China’s annual Two Sessions. China’s economy expanded by 5 per cent in 2024, with gross domestic product (GDP)…

There seems to be no stopping President Donald Trump from imposing more tariffs on Canada and Mexico, despite long-standing trade ties with both nations. “No room left for Mexico or for Canada,” he said Monday in response to questions on whether new tariffs on Canadian and Mexican goods will be in place Tuesday, triggering a plunge in…

The next time you encounter someone who firmly believes the moon landing was faked or climate change is a hoax, consider this: their stance might be driven less by ignorance and more by spite. Recent research from British universities suggests that conspiracy theories often serve as psychological equalizers, ways for people who feel disadvantaged to symbolically challenge…

Demi Moore was not the only one shocked by her 2025 Oscars snub. Jack Antonoff — who is married to the actress’ “Substance” co-star Margaret Qualley — was sitting behind Moore when Mikey Madison won the Academy Award for best actress for her portrayal in “Anora.” Moore, 62, looked upset and tensed her jaw when she heard…

An Indian woman who worked as a domestic helper in the United Arab Emirates has been executed after she was convicted of killing her employers’ baby. Shahzadi Khan, who worked for an Indian couple, was executed last month, according to the Indian government. According to Abu Dhabi court documents, Khan asphyxiated the boy, but a doctor who…

China said Wednesday it will increase its defense budget 7.2% this year, as it continues its campaign to build a larger, more modern military to assert its territorial claims and challenge the U.S. defense lead in Asia. China’s military spending remains the second largest behind the U.S. and it already has the world’s largest navy. The budget,…

A truck traveling on a highway in southern Bolivia collided with a bus early on Monday morning, forcing the bus off the road and killing at least 31 people, police said. Speaking to reporters, police spokesperson Limbert Choque confirmed the death toll, which he said included both men and women, as ambulances and emergency vehicles arrived at…

Pope Francis suffered two episodes of “acute respiratory insufficiency” on Monday, the Vatican said, a setback for the 88-year-old pontiff as he battles double pneumonia. Francis, who has been in Rome’s Gemelli Hospital since February 14, is again receiving “non-invasive, mechanical ventilation” to help with his breathing. “Today, the Holy Father experienced two episodes of acute respiratory…

A plan for Gaza drawn up by Egypt as a counter to U.S. President Donald Trump’s ambition for a Middle East Riviera would sideline Hamas and replace it with interim bodies controlled by Arab, Muslim and Western states, according to a draft seen by Reuters. The Egyptian vision for Gaza, which is due to be presented at…

China retaliated swiftly on Tuesday against fresh U.S. tariffs with hikes to import levies covering $21 billion worth of American agricultural and food products, moving the world’s top two economies a step closer towards an all-out trade war. Beijing also slapped export and investment curbs on 25 U.S. firms, on grounds of national security, but avoided punishing…

Lech Walesa, the former Polish president and Solidarity trade union leader who played a leading role in the fall of Communism, signed a letter to U.S. President Donald Trump expressing “horror” at his argument with Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskiy. The Nobel Peace Prize-winner posted the text of the letter, which was signed by 39 Polish former political prisoners,…

U.S. President Donald Trump paused military aid to Ukraine following last week’s clash with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, potentially hampering Ukraine’s efforts to fend off Russia as he pivots towards warmer relations with Moscow. Trump upended U.S. policy on Ukraine and Russia upon taking office in January, opening talks with Moscow. The reversal culminated in an explosive…

One of the craziest awards seasons in Oscar history concluded on Sunday with the coronation of Sean Baker’s “Anora,” a comedy about an outer-boroughs sex worker that was shot in guerrilla fashion for just $6 million. Despite its art-house origins, this most independent of indie films was celebrated as the year’s best by the Hollywood establishment. That’s…

Japan has deployed more than 2,000 firefighters to battle the country’s biggest forest fire in three decades. At least one person has died in the blaze, which has torched more than 5,200 acres around the northern Japanese city of Ofunato since Thursday, according to the Fire and Disaster Management Agency (FDMA). Although January to March is typically…

Mixue Ice Cream and Tea may be unfamiliar to many of us but the Chinese firm has more outlets than McDonald’s and Starbucks. On Monday, the bubble tea chain’s shares jumped by more than 40% in their Hong Kong Stock Exchange debut. The company raised $444m (£352m) in the financial hub’s biggest initial public offering (IPO) of…

Protests have erupted nationwide against billionaire Elon Musk and Vice President JD Vance following the heated confrontation between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in the Oval Office. Outside Tesla stores in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, protestors congregated to voice their displeasure at Musk’s Department of Governmental Efficiency (DOGE) policies, which have…

Firefly Aerospace’s Blue Ghost lander has captured a gorgeous shot of sunrise on the moon as it begins its workday on the lunar surface. Blue Ghost aced its lunar landing attempt on Sunday (March 2), setting down close to Mons Latreille, a solitary lunar peak in the vast basin Mare Crisium (“Sea of Crises”) in the northeastern…

Elon Musk called Social Security a “Ponzi Scheme” in a discussion with podcaster Joe Rogan that was released online Friday. And it’s just the latest rhetorical assault by a member of the Trump regime on America’s social safety net as Musk continues to lay off thousands of federal workers and illegally stop payments at several government agencies.…

Donald Trump ‘s recent appearance has yet again evoked speculation about his deteriorating health . The President could be seen limping in the recent video that was taken at an event at the Mar-a-lago. This comes after netizens spotted a peculiar detail during Trump’s meeting with the French President. French President Emmanuel Macron recently visited the White…

Two people have died and 11 others have been injured after a car was deliberately rammed into a crowd in the western German city of Mannheim, before the driver shot himself. Among those hurt, five people are in a serious condition after a black vehicle hit pedestrians on Monday, according to German police and prosecutors. At a…

While she may not have taken home the Oscar, Demi Moore is still thankful for the “ride of lifetime” following her unexpected Best Actress loss Sunday night to Anora star Mikey Madison. Moore made her first public statement following the ceremony Monday, congratulating Madison and thanking her colleagues for the opportunity to star in Coralie Fargeat’s gender-charged…

Legendary Polish anti-Communist Lech Wałęsa has slammed Donald Trump’s Oval Office attack on Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky, comparing it to Soviet secret police tactics. Wałęsa, 81, signed a letter along with 38 other Poles who had been held captive by the Communist regime, telling Trump that the Friday spectacle filled them “with horror and distaste.” The former Polish…

DOLLY Parton’s husband Carl Dean has died aged 82. The country icon confirmed the news through a heartbreaking tribute, after nearly 60 years of marriage. Dolly, 79, revealed her husband died on Monday in Nashville and his family would hold a private ceremony for Carl. She shared a heartbreaking tribute to her late partner on Instagram. Dolly…

Another mystery disease outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo has emerged, resulting in at least 60 deaths, health officials say. It follows a similar event in September 2024, referred to as “Disease X” before the World Health Organization (WHO) identified it as a cocktail of several known acute respiratory illnesses complicated by malaria and malnutrition. These…

Andrew Cuomo announced on Saturday he is running to become mayor of New York City, more than three years after he resigned in disgrace as governor of New York after being accused of sexually harassing a number of women who worked for him and misleading the public about COVID-19 deaths. Cuomo, 67, denies the allegations. He is…

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said his priority in talks with King Charles on Monday will be protecting his country’s sovereignty after U.S. President Donald Trump recently suggested making Canada the 51st U.S. state. Trudeau said nothing is more important to his citizens than “standing up for our sovereignty and our independence”, ahead of the meeting with…

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Sunday European leaders had agreed to draw up a Ukraine peace plan to present to the United States, a vital step for Washington to be able to offer security guarantees that Kyiv says are essential to deter Russia. At a summit in London just two days after Volodymyr Zelenskiy clashed…

Independent studios Neon and A24 dominate Awards The 97th Academy Awards marked a celebration of independent film, with Neon’s “Anora” claiming five Oscars, including for best film, lead actress and director. Director Sean Baker’s movie about an exotic dancer and sex worker who has the chance of a Cinderella story when she marries the son of a…

Oversharing. Trauma-dumping. Floodlighting. It’s all the same—at least to me. But apparently, some of these behaviors might be driven by harmful intentions. In the media, we constantly hear new buzzwords labeling “toxic” patterns that oftentimes just point to us being, well, humans. However, whether consciously or not, these actions can be manipulative in nature. “Floodlighting,” in particular,…

YouTuber Asmita Patel’s mission was to “make India trade”. The wildly popular financial influencer called herself the “She-Wolf of the stock market” – her take on the Hollywood film The Wolf of Wall Street. At last count, she had clocked upwards of half a million subscribers on YouTube and hundreds of thousands on Instagram. Fees for her…

Mixue Ice Cream and Tea may be unfamiliar to many of us but the Chinese firm has more outlets than McDonald’s and Starbucks. On Monday, the bubble tea chain’s shares jumped by 40% as they started trading on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The company raised $444m (£352m) in the financial hub’s biggest initial public offering (IPO)…

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has said he is “exchangeable” for Ukrainian membership of NATO, indicating he would be prepared to step down as president if his country was allowed to join the military alliance. He also suggested he was ready to sign a minerals deal with the US that was put on hold after his heated meeting with Donald…

Hamas has rejected an Israeli request to extend the first phase of the Gaza ceasefire, a senior official has said. The militant group will only release the remaining Israeli hostages under the terms of the already agreed-upon phased deal, Mahmoud Mardawi told Al Jazeera on Sunday. Under a plan put forward by US Middle East envoy Steve…

TikTok, Reddit and Imgur are to be investigated by the UK’s data protection watchdog over how they use teenage users’ personal information. The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) said it wants to look into how video-sharing app TikTok uses information from users aged 13 to 17 to deliver content recommendations to them. The investigations into online forum site…

Anora has dominated the Academy Awards, winning five gongs including best picture. The film’s star, Mikey Madison, took home the best actress award – something of a suprise win, with many expecting Demi Moore to scoop the prize for her performance in The Substance. Anora filmmaker Sean Baker was also named best director, and used his acceptance…