Laura Fernandez sworn in as Costa Rica’s new president
Fernandez enters office with her right-wing party holding an absolute majority in the legislature.
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Top Iranian graduate student faces imminent execution, activists warn
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Labour loses control of Birmingham city council after 14 years of leadership
Reform, Greens and pro-Gaza independents make significant gains, although no party has yet won majorityElections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directionsLatest news updates and analysis from election nightThe Labour party’s 14-year leader…
Weak consumer confidence, rising inflation dim peak season hopes
The war with Iran, now in its third month, is the prime mover behind the economic uncertainty, the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associates indicated in their latest Global Port Tracker.
Venice Biennale: The Art of the Unseen
At this year’s Venice Biennale, the story isn’t just about what’s on display—but what’s missing.
What Russia’s low-key Victory Day celebrations reveal about Putin and the war in Ukraine
A three-day ceasefire agreement between Russia and Ukraine announced by U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday defused the tensions over a prospective Ukrainian attack on a Red Square parade in Moscow, but the deal appeared unlikely to set the stage for…
King Charles features in surprise birthday tribute to David Attenborough
Whimsical film shows relay of animals carrying centennial card from Balmoral Castle to naturalist in LondonKing Charles has featured in a surprise birthday tribute to David Attenborough, with a cast of wild animals helping to relay his handwritten cong…
‘We don’t recommend’ — Zelensky warns foreign officials against attending Russia’s Victory Day parade – The Kyiv Independent
‘We don’t recommend’ — Zelensky warns foreign officials against attending Russia’s Victory Day parade The Kyiv IndependentSee more headlines & perspectives on Google News
Nigel Farage’s triumph is not quite what it seems – The Economist
Nigel Farage’s triumph is not quite what it seems The EconomistA hard-right Trump ally seeks liftoff in forgotten Britain NBC NewsNigel Farage will need to be 22 times more efficient to win the next general election pol…
Small Georgia town left in limbo after mayor fires entire police department
The Cohutta town council will discuss reinstating the police and consider request for mayor’s ‘immediate resignation’The town council in a small mountain community in the US state of Georgia called a special meeting on Friday evening to discuss reinsta…