Donald Trump has said the Kennedy Center will close for two years over plans that fuelled growing controversy over the Washington, D.C., arts venue. The National Cultural Center opened in 1971 and was named after President John F. Kennedy as a “living memorial” to the president assassinated by Congress. Mr Trump angered many people, including…
London — Could a few lines of verse improve the journey? In short, this is the question asked four decades ago by Judith Chernack, an American writer in London, who wondered whether posting poems inside subway cars could enlighten, entertain, and inspire riders. Poems on the Underground, A project celebrating its 40th anniversary this year…
Iran’s foreign minister says the missile programme is not up for negotiation as Trump says he is sending more ships to the region. Iran’s foreign minister says his country is ready. Iran’s foreign minister says his country is ready for “fair and equitable” talks with the United States amid rising tensions as US President Donald…
The last British Prime Minister to visit China was Theresa May in 2018. Before the trip, he and his team were advised to wear camouflage clothing, as there was a risk of hidden cameras being installed in their hotel rooms to record objectionable material. Keir Starmer was more optimistic about his privacy in Beijing this…
Crans-Montana, Switzerland – Lindsey Vonn crashed in her final downhill before the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday and was left limping and bearing weight on her left knee. Vonn lost control during a jump in the World Cup race and became entangled in the safety net at the top of the course. After finally receiving…
The food safety regulator has confirmed the existence of a food poisoning toxin within certain limits of Nestlé baby formula. The multinational food corporation recalled several batches of its SMA infant formula and follow-on formula products earlier this month over concerns they contained the ceruleid toxin, which can cause nausea, vomiting and stomach pain if…
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has confirmed that New Zealand will not join the American President Donald Trump’s peace board amid caution among America’s Western allies over the Gaza initiative. The New Zealand government said it would need more clarity on the board it aims to replace the United Nations with. After this, the spark flared up, causing…
