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Robert Redford: Hollywood's beloved leading man, on and off screen
With his golden boy good looks, on-screen charisma, environmental convictions and commitment to supporting independent film, Robert Redford was a giant of Hollywood. As tributes pour in following his death at 89 years old, film critic Emma Jones and Redford’s biographer Michael Feeney Callan reflect on his starring roles, his on-screen chemistry with legendary actresses […]
War in Gaza: Spain says it will boycott Eurovision if Israel competes
Spain says it will boycott Eurovision if Israel is allowed to participate in next year’s competition, adding to a growing list of countries making similar demands.
The Bright Side: French National Library launches appeal for Proust's 'madeleine' manuscripts
France’s National Library launched a public appeal to raise 7.7 million euros ($9.1 million) to buy hundreds of unpublished documents penned by Marcel Proust, including writings concerning the famous madeleine cake that triggered an outpouring of the author’s childhood memories.
4 arrested after projections of Trump, Epstein appear on Windsor Castle wall – National
Four men were arrested on Tuesday after a series of images of Donald Trump, Jeffrey Epstein and Prince Andrew were projected onto the external walls of Windsor Castle ahead of the U.S. president’s state visit to the U.K. Political campaign group Led By Donkeys projects an image of Prince Andrew and convicted pedophile Jeffrey Epstein onto […]
‘Ball still in Iran’s court,’ European powers say after nuclear issues call | Nuclear Energy News
Germany says it’s possible to temporarily delay sanctions after E3’s top diplomats hold call with Iranian counterpart. Published On 17 Sep 202517 Sep 2025 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Germany says the “ball is still in Iran’s court” after the French, British and German foreign ministers held talks by phone with […]
US not entitled “to use lethal force” against Venezuelan vessels
“That implicates murder statutes under US federal law.”
Trump's historic return to UK: Courting US leader who makes British leaders, citizens deeply uneasy
President Donald Trump is receiving a lavish welcome at Windsor Castle, beginning a two-day state visit as the guest of King Charles III. Met by royalty, honour guards, and a sweeping military procession, the event includes the largest guard of honour in living memory. As pageantry meets politics, the scale reflects efforts to steady ties […]
Africa: Ivory Coast exhibition retraces history through football
In the bustling suburb of Abobo, a new museum exhibit is drawing crowds with an unexpected twist on the history of elephants. But these aren’t just the massive gray creatures that roam West Africa’s forests. The exhibit also celebrates the “Elephants” — the beloved nickname of Ivory Coast’s national football team, who clinched victory in […]
France’s new prime minister faces a bumpy ride with nationwide strikes ahead
Leaders of France’s Socialist Party met with new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Wednesday, seeking to get big concessions on the budget in talks that could shape the final stretch of President Emmanuel Macron’s second term.