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Trump hails British as 'friends' as king visits amid Iran tensions
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States has "no closer friends" than the British, as he welcomed King Charles III to the White House on a state visit overshadowed by tensions over the Iran war.
UK launches appeal to uphold Palestine Action ban
Published on 28/04/2026
» LONDON - The British government on Tuesday sought to uphold a ban on the pro-Palestinian group Palestine Action, which it has designated a terrorist organisation, after a court ruling that the move unlawfully interfered with freedom of expression.
HydroConquest Adventure meets elegance
Published on 28/04/2026
» Building on nearly two centuries of excellence in Swiss watchmaking, Longines unveils an extensively redesigned HydroConquest collection that blends contemporary aesthetics with proven performance. Available in 39-mm and 42-mm sizes, the range features four new dial variations and five striking ceramic bezel colours, complemented by innovative bracelets, including a newly introduced Milanese mesh version. This new generation embraces bold refinement for every pursuit. The collection debuts with a compelling campaign starring Longines Ambassador of Elegance Henry Cavill, filmed on the dramatic shores of Tenerife, where the interplay of land and sea captures the very essence of the HydroConquest.
Milei bars media from presidential palace
AFP, Published on 28/04/2026
» BUENOS AIRES (ARGENTINA) - Argentine President Javier Milei's government on Monday intensified a standoff with the media by blocking journalists from accessing the presidential palace for a third day running.
Iran FM blames US for failure of talks after landing in Russia
AFP, Published on 27/04/2026
» SAINT PETERSBURG - Iran's top diplomat blamed Washington on Monday for the failure of talks after landing in Russia as part of a whirlwind diplomatic tour, with direct negotiations between the warring parties seemingly at an impasse.
As some hijabs come off in Iran, restrictions still in place
AFP, Published on 27/04/2026
» PARIS (FRANCE) - Images of bareheaded women sipping coffee in cafes in Tehran, in apparent defiance of the Islamic republic's strict dress rule, have stirred interest outside Iran -- but for Elnaz, 32, it is no breakthrough.
The groove of revenge
Life, Tatat Bunnag, Published on 27/04/2026
» The final season of The Boys arrived not as another escalation, but as a convergence -- everything the series had been building towards finally collapsing into place. Developed by Eric Kripke and released on Amazon Prime Video, the fifth season premiered earlier this month, with the remaining episodes scheduled to roll out weekly until May 20. From the outset, the tone made one thing clear: this was no longer about raising the stakes. It was about ending them.
World leaders react to Washington gala shooting
AFP, Published on 26/04/2026
» WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - World leaders expressed shock after a shooter charged a glitzy media gala in Washington on Saturday night attended by US President Donald Trump -- and relief that there were no casualties.
Press holds breath as Trump comes to dinner
Published on 25/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump, famous for his clashes with reporters and denunciations of the “fake news” media, will attend the White House Correspondents’ Association (WHCA) dinner on Saturday evening — his first time as president.
Iran ready with peace offer, says Trump
Published on 25/04/2026
» WASHINGTON - US President Donald Trump says Iran plans to make an offer aimed at satisfying US demands, as peace talks are expected to resume in Pakistan.