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Orangutans in danger as wildfires blaze through BorneoWildfires in Indonesia have destroyed part of the natural habitat of hundreds of orangutans, risking the survival of the species.2 hrs agoAsia
Getty Images for SHEINFast-fashion giant Shein is set to make its highly anticipated stock market debut on Tuesday as it lists in Hong Kong after a years-long quest to go public.It comes after failed attempts to list in the US and UK, as concerns were raised over issues including the firm’s labour practices and its environmental impact.Once estimated to be worth nearly $100bn (£74bn), Shein is now valued at around a quarter of that figure, as the firm faces other issues like increased competition and global trade tensions.Shein has grown hugely popular, especially with younger customers, due to its ability…
Getty ImagesConstruction continues on a new helipad on the South Lawn of the White House and the East Wing ballroom on 24 August 2026 in Washington DC.The US Supreme Court has ruled that construction of a $400m (£297m) ballroom at the White House can go ahead, in a victory for President Donald Trump.In a 5-4 ruling, the justices granted the Trump administration’s emergency request, blocking lower court rulings that would have halted construction of an above-ground portion of the project.But Chief Justice John Roberts, a conservative, sided with the three liberal justices to dissent, writing that “construction is likely unlawful”…
Messi retires from Argentina duty with ‘nothing left to give’Argentina great Lionel Messi announces his retirement from international football, saying it was a decision that “hurt” but he understands “the time has come”.6 hrs agoArgentina
Watch: New lawyer for D4vd could take “additional time” to proceed, says district attorneyThe celebrity lawyers hired to represent US musician D4vd in his upcoming murder trial have withdrawn from the case.The star, whose legal name is David Anthony Burke, has been appointed a public defender to mount his defence against the charge of murdering Celeste Rivas Hernandez, 14, whose remains were found in September 2025 in a Tesla registered to his address.Burke, 21, pleaded not guilty to the murder charges in a Los Angeles court on Monday. A judge determined last month that he will stand trial for murder.…
Getty ImagesDolly Parton’s estate has announced a festival honouring the life and legacy of the late singer, set for London and Nashville.The “star-studded” two-day DollyFest will happen across two consecutive weekends in both cities in 2027, her estate said in a Monday press release, adding that the specific dates will be announced later. Parton herself dreamed up an earlier version of the event, where she would host and perform alongside other artists, but the original January 2026 event was called off before it was announced publicly, due to Parton’s health struggles, her estate said. “DOLLYFEST will be the party of…
‘I haven’t lost my hope’ – the search for missing loved onesRelatives of those still missing in the fatal floods in Nepal hold onto hope that their loved ones have survived.2 hrs ago
ReutersAyten Bicer and Hayri Bicer’s two children are missingAyten Bicer felt her 12-year-old daughter slip from her grasp and disappear as the ferry they were travelling on capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus on Sunday, killing eight people.Her daughter Miray and six-year-old son Memhet Asaf are among 20 people still missing after the vessel sunk while en route to Turkey from the coastal town of Kyrenia, in the self-proclaimed Turkish republic on Cyprus.She and her husband Hayri survived, and like many other families are waiting for news of their loved ones back in port as rescuers continue to search.”She…
Getty ImagesJohn Galliano said he realised “an exhibition honouring my work would be painful for some”John Galliano has cancelled an upcoming major exhibition celebrating his work as a fashion designer after it prompted criticism due to his previous conviction for making antisemitic remarks.The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York had announced an exhibition titled John Galliano: Horizons that was due to open in May 2027.But Galliano said on Monday: “After much reflection and discussion with the Met and all those involved, I have decided, with great sadness, that it is best for the exhibition not to take place at…
From playing Serena Williams on screen to following in her footstepsHaving played a young Serena Williams on the big screen, teenager Thea Frodin is ready to follow in the American great’s footsteps at the US Open.5 hrs agoTennis