‘I don’t fear Trump,’ says Pope Leo after ‘weak’ jibe

Pope Leo said he did not fear the Trump administration and would continue to speak out against war after Donald Trump delivered an extraordinary broadside against him in which he said he did not think the Chicago-born pontiff was “doing a very good job”, while also suggesting he should “stop catering to the radical left”. In remarks […]

Pope Leo visits Algeria as Africa gains importance to Church

Pope Leo XIV has arrived in Algeria for the first papal visit to the country, calling for peace on the opening stop of a tour of Africa that signals the continent’s growing importance to the Catholic church. The 11-day trip, which will include stops in Cameroon, Angola and Equatorial Guinea, is the longest by Pope Leo […]

Starmer and Macron to host summit on reopening strait of Hormuz

UK prime minister Keir Starmer and French president Emmanuel Macron will co-host a summit in Paris on Friday focused on efforts to reopen the strait of Hormuz, Downing Street said. A spokesperson said: “The summit will advance work towards a coordinated, independent, multinational plan to safeguard international shipping once the conflict ends.” Macron has previously said the countries participating in the […]

‘My 600-Lb. Life’ star Dolly Martinez dies at 30

Martinez’s sister, Lindsey Cooper, announced the sad news on Facebook on Saturday. “Dolly had the brightest personality she could light up any room with her laughter, her kindness, and her loving spirit,” Cooper wrote. “She had a way of making everyone feel special, and her warmth will stay with us forever.” “While our hearts are broken […]

How is food reaching you despite regional tensions?

Keeping supermarket shelves stocked has become a logistics exercise playing out across ports, highways and international corridors, with operators reworking supply chains to ensure food and essential goods continue to reach the UAE without disruption. At the centre of that effort is DP World, which has been prioritising critical cargo from the outset, working closely […]

Dubai gold dips on Hormuz jitters

 Gold prices in Dubai edged lower on Monday morning, tracking a cautious global market mood shaped by rising geopolitical tensions and renewed inflation concerns. At 9:19am, 24-karat gold was priced at Dh569 per gram, down from Dh572.25 on Sunday. The 22-karat variant fell to Dh526.75 from Dh529.75 a day earlier, reflecting a steady pullback after […]

Cristiano Ronaldo sets record as Al Nassr FC go 5 clear

Six games to go. Al Nassr currently hold a five point lead over rivals Al Hilal in the title race, and the big question now is simple. Is Cristiano Ronaldo finally on course to win his first Saudi Pro League title? They strengthened that grip with a 2–0 win over Al Okhdood, a result that […]

Beauty industry targets ‘old lady hands’ fears with new treatments

Ilay my hands on the table, palms down, for inspection. I’m in the consulting room of the president of the British College of Aesthetic Medicine (BCAM) in London. Like most people, I use my hands a lot. I type for hours a day. I go bouldering, which means I have a lot of calluses. I […]

EV demand rises as fuel prices spike

Car buyers’ interest in electric cars has surged across Europe since the start of the war in Iran, as the rising cost of petrol highlights the cheaper power available from a plug. Online marketplaces in the UK, Germany, France and Spain reported huge increases in inquiries about electric vehicles since the start of the conflict in February. […]

Vance, US team leave Pakistan after Iran talks fail

JD Vance says talks failed due to Iran’s refusal to give up nuclear programme Iranian delegates in Islamabad say Washington needs to do more to win their trust if talks to resolve US-Iran conflict are to be successful The US vice-president, JD Vance, has blamed the failure of marathon negotiations with Iran on the country’s refusal […]