insert_link Lifestyle Victoria Larsen to Represent Denmark in Miss Supranational 2024 Pageant in Poland Victoria Larsen's ascension to the role of Miss Supranational Denmark 2024 marks not only a personal triumph but also a significant milestone in the landscape of beauty pageantry. Her journey from a multicultural upbringing to a revered beauty queen embodies a profound commitment to effecting positive change, particularly in the realms of women's empowerment and homelessness. Born on September 8, 2002, in the picturesque city of Roskilde, Denmark, Victoria's heritage […] todayMarch 25, 2024 142
insert_link World Japan and US to upgrade military pact The US and Japan are expected to announce a major security pact update when leaders from the two countries meet in Washington next month, according to the Financial Times. Reports expect it to be the biggest security upgrade in 60 years as both countries look to counter China’s military positioning in the region. Chris Gilbert reports from Tokyo. todayMarch 25, 2024 11
insert_link World Hearing expected to sort date for Trump hush money trial A hearing is being held in New York City today to determine when one of Donald Trump's criminal cases will go to trial. The trial was expected to be getting underway this week but a judge decided to delay proceedings. Separately the former President also faces a deadline to pay millions of dollars after a separate Manhattan judge found him liable for fraud. William Denselow reports from New York. todayMarch 25, 2024 12
insert_link World Princess Kate speaks out about cancer diagnosis and ongoing chemotherapy The Princess of Wales has revealed she is being treated for cancer. In a video released by Kensington Palace, Kate says it was discovered during the surgery she had in January. She's also having chemotherapy. In the video, she has thanked people for their love and support - and asked for privacy for the sake of her young family. todayMarch 25, 2024 58
insert_link World Police investigating UK Conservative Party donor comments Police in the UK are investigating comments allegedly made by one of the ruling Conservative Party's largest donors. Local media previously reported that Frank Hester made racist remarks in 2019 before donating $12.5m to the party. Julia Chapman reports. todayMarch 22, 2024 38
insert_link World Buying millitary equipment for Ukraine on top of the agenda at European Council summit todayMarch 22, 2024 51
insert_link World Critics fear catastrophic energy crisis as AI is outsourced to Latin America By Gerry McGovern, Sue Branford “We walk for the water we need. If we don’t walk, who will give it to us?” asks Juan, a middle-aged man born in the Indigenous rural community of Maconí, Mexico. “It’s a four-hour journey each day to fetch water … Since last year, there hasn’t been rain, and this year it’s the same.” The bean crop has withered and there’s no corn […] todayMarch 22, 2024 133
insert_link World Indian opposition leader arrested over corruption claims a month before elections Delhi government has called chief minister Arvind Kejriwal's arrest a political conspiracy by Prime Minister Modi's government aimed to cripple the opposition's campaign ahead of the general elections next month. Mr Kejriwal, one of India's main opposition leaders, was arrested by India's financial crimes investigative agency over corruption charges in a liquor policy case that allegedly benefited private retailers. His party has called for a nationwide protest over his arrest. […] todayMarch 22, 2024 28
insert_link World UNSC to vote on Gaza Ceasefire Resolution The United Nations Security Council is expected to vote later on a US-drafted resolution urging an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. It comes as US secretary of state Anthony Blinken continues to insist negotiators can still reach a deal for a truce between Hamas and Israel. EU leaders have also called for an 'immediate humanitarian pause' which they hope will lead to a 'sustainable ceasefire' in Gaza. World Affairs Editor of […] todayMarch 22, 2024 6