A shocking incident occurred during the Asia-Pacific premiere of Wicked: For Good in Singapore, when 26-year-old Australian Johnson Wen jumped over a barricade and grabbed Ariana Grande. Viral footage shows Wen pushing past photographers, while co-stars Cynthia Erivo and Michelle Yeoh quickly intervene to protect the stunned singer. Wen, who calls himself the “Troll Most…
Swiss ministers have held “very positive” talks in Washington to negotiate a reduction of the steep 39% tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump on Swiss exports — the highest in Europe. Switzerland’s Economics Minister Guy Parmelin said the discussions had “clarified almost everything.” To win Trump’s favor, Swiss industry leaders brought luxury gifts to…
Germany’s coalition government has agreed on a new military service plan aimed at expanding the Bundeswehr to approximately 260,000 troops by 2035. Under the plan, all 18-year-olds will complete a questionnaire assessing their willingness to serve, and from 2027, young men will also undergo a mandatory medical examination to determine their fitness for duty. The…
A deadly wave of Russian strikes hit Ukraine’s capital overnight, as at least four people were killed when a drone pierced an apartment block in eastern Kyiv. President Volodymyr Zelensky condemned the attacks as “vile and calculated,” reporting that some 430 drones and 18 missiles were launched, damaging dozens of high-rise buildings across the city.…
On November 14, 565, the Byzantine Empire lost one of its most remarkable rulers: Justinian I, the emperor who dreamt of rebuilding the grandeur of ancient Rome. Born in 482 in the village of Tauresium to a Latin-speaking peasant family, Justinian rose to power in 527 with the support of his uncle, Emperor Justin I.…
Ukraine has received a major new financial package from the European Union. President Volodymyr Zelensky announced that Brussels has transferred €5.9 billion through the ERA Loans program and the EU’s strategic Ukraine Facility, aimed at supporting the country’s economy and defense. In a message shared on X, Zelensky emphasized that a significant portion of these…
French authorities have made significant progress in the investigation of the audacious Louvre jewel robbery. On Thursday, officials confirmed five additional arrests, expanding police operations across Paris and its surrounding suburbs. One suspect was reportedly linked to the case through DNA evidence. Three of the four men believed to be part of the so-called “commando…
Los Angeles will host the 2028 Olympic Games, marking the city’s third time as host — and this edition will start in spectacular fashion. According to World Athletics president Lord Coe, the women’s 100m final will take place on day one, followed by the men’s final on day two, ensuring maximum global excitement from the…
As Russia steps up attacks on Ukraine’s power grid, millions brace for a bitter, dark winter. In Kyiv, Oksana Zinkovska-Boyarska lights candles for her two-year-old daughter Katia. “I can’t describe the animal fear when you take your child to the shelter during explosions,” she says. The Ukrainian government warns this could be “the hardest winter…
Washington D.C. — President Donald Trump has signed a short-term spending bill to reopen the federal government, officially ending the longest shutdown in United States history — 43 days. The bill, which passed the House of Representatives late Wednesday by a 222-209 vote, was signed into law just hours later, following a narrow Senate approval…