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Mystery artist Banksy leaves a lighthouse and a clue in Marseille, but what’s he really saying?

Mystery artist turns Marseille wall into mesmerising masterpiece A plain beige wall tucked away on a quiet street in Marseille has been transformed into a viral sensation, thanks to the elusive British street artist Banksy.In a rare social media post on Friday, the anonymous artist claimed credit for a striking new mural near the city’s […]

Vivek Ramaswamy dragged in H-1B row: ‘What’s the point of electing a Republican if they’re Indian…’

Social media users complain that if Vivek Ramaswamy wins the gubernatorial election in Ohio, he will bring hordes of Indians. As US tech workers are revolting against the mass layoffs in several companies, including Walmart, Republican leader Vivek Ramaswamy, an Indian-origin Republican, got dragged into the row as social media users claimed that Vivek would […]

A promotion after defeat: What’s behind Asim Munir’s Field Marshal gambit

Asim Munir’s grip on power may look firm, but it’s anything but secure. In a move steeped more in symbolism than substance, Pakistan’s powerful army chief General Asim Munir has been elevated to the rarefied rank of Field Marshal. The announcement, made on Tuesday by Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif’s cabinet, marks the first such promotion […]

Qatari royals offer Donald Trump a lavish $400 million 747 jet: Here’s what’s inside

US president Donald Trump has been offered what is being called one of the most extravagant aircraft ever to be associated with the US presidency, a $400 million Boeing 747-8 jet by Qatar’s royal family. The move, confirmed by Trump on Truth Social and during comments at the White House, is being framed by the […]

Alberta wants separation after the Liberals win election: What’s happening in Canada?

Alberta wants separation from Canada amid Donald Trump’s repeated calls for making Canada its 51st state. Thousands of Albertans have been holding rallies, signing petitions to vote for separation from Canada as the Liberals make their fourth consecutive win in the country that US president Donald Trump wants to convert into the 51st state of […]

Australia elections: Who’s running, what’s at stake, why is Trump a factor; all you need to know

People queue outside the Australian high commission in London to vote in the Australian federal election, Friday, May 2, 2025. (AP) Australians began voting on Saturday in a closely contested national election shaped by concerns over the cost of living, climate policy, and tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.From remote desert towns to cities […]

Elon Musk denies Tesla CEO replacement plans amid board drama: What’s really going on?

Elon Musk has hit back at The Wall Street Journal after it reported that Tesla’s board is actively working to replace him as CEO. In a post on X, Musk wrote: “It is an EXTREMELY BAD BREACH OF ETHICS that the @WSJ would publish a DELIBERATELY FALSE ARTICLE and fail to include an unequivocal denial […]

What’s the tile game Meghan Markle played on Netflix? A beginner’s guide to mahjong

Meghan Markle played the game of Mahjong in her Netflix series A centuries-old Chinese game called mahjong is having a modern revival across continents, from luxury cruise ships and trendy hotel lounges to Meghan Markle’s Netflix series.In the sixth episode of her docuseries With Love, the Duchess of Sussex invites friends for a cosy game […]

Trump vs Harvard: What’s at stake and why it could change US forever

The Harvard University logo is displayed on a building at the school. On one side: You have the world’s most powerful person, who is determined to break the political and cultural stronghold of elite US universities. On the other: Harvard University, the country’s oldest, richest, and most recognizable academic brand, refusing to yield to what […]

What’s Holding Up FEMA’s Grant Money?

After a post from Elon Musk, the Trump administration issued orders that effectively halted $100 billion worth of FEMA disaster recovery grants nationwide. Christopher Flavelle, a New York Times reporter who covers disaster policy, describes how people hit by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina are still waiting for emergency funds. Source link