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Vanessa Trump, the former wife of Donald Trump Jr, the US president’s eldest son, was diagnosed with breast cancer, she said in a social media post. “While this isn’t news anyone expects, I’m working closely with my medical team on a treatment plan,” she wrote on Instagram on Wednesday. Vanessa Trump said she underwent a medical procedure earlier this week and asked the public for privacy while she focuses on her health and recovery.She separated from Donald Trump Jr, with whom she has five children, in 2018. Vanessa Trump and US pro golfer Tiger Woods announced they were dating last…

China has called on the US to stop using “coercion” and “threats” against its ally Cuba, after Washington indicted former leader Raúl Castro on murder charges.An American court has accused the 94-year-old former president of conspiracy to kill US nationals over the 1996 downing of two planes, an incident which killed four people and fuelled diplomatic tensions between Washington and the Caribbean island.US President Donald Trump has repeatedly sought to exert pressure on Cuba and has openly discussed toppling its communist regime.On Thursday, Chinese foreign ministry spokesman Guo Jiakun said the US should “stop threatening force at every turn”, and…

The movement may have been sparked by a single remark, but in just under a week, it now boasts of 16.3 million followers — nearly twice that of India’s ruling party, the BJP, on the platformLazy, unemployed, chronically online and a professional ranter — here’s what one needs to be to join what seems to be Gen Z’s biggest online movement in India.The movement, called the ‘Cockroach Janta Party’, which translates to the ‘cockroach public party’ (also a cheeky play on India’s ruling Bhartiya Janata Party), was brought to life by Abhijeet Dipke, an Indian who currently resides in the…

Ben-Gvir’s video of abused flotilla activists reveals a state so accustomed to impunity that it documents its own cruelty, even against Westerners.On Wednesday, Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video showing Israeli security officers abusing Sumud flotilla activists who were attempting to break Israel’s siege of Gaza.In the footage, Ben-Gvir is heard taunting activists, who are forced to kneel with their foreheads to the floor and their hands tied behind their backs. At one point, a female activist who tried to speak up was grabbed by the back of the neck and forced violently to the ground.Disturbing as…

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) including gonorrhoea and syphilis have hit record levels in Europe, according to new data.The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said both diseases had reached their highest levels in over 10 years in 2024.Gonorrhoea hit 106,331 cases – a 303% increase since 2015 – while syphilis more than doubled in the same period to 45,557.The health agency said “widening gaps in testing and prevention” were partly behind the surge in transmission, and called for urgent action.He said congenital syphilis cases – “where infections pass directly to newborns, leading to potentially lifelong complications” – had…

Elon Musk is looking for ‘world-class engineers/physicists’ at SpaceXAI. Here’s how to apply for a role even without prior AI expertiseIf working with Elon Musk has ever been on your bucket list, this could be your shot.The billionaire entrepreneur and owner of SpaceX recently took to X to announce that he is looking for “world-class engineers/physicists” to join SpaceXAI, and surprisingly, prior experience in artificial intelligence is not mandatory.“Smart humans figure it out fast,” Musk wrote in his now-viral post.SpaceX is actively hiring world-class engineers/physicists for SpaceXAI, even if you have zero prior experience in AI. Smart humans figure it…

Dubai’s restaurants are becoming more strategic and far more attuned to what diners actually want The author is the founder of JBH PR, a Dubai-based communications consultancy specialising in hospitality, lifestyle and corporate PR, and also leads Soho Communications in the United Kingdom. With over 40 years of international experience, he has built and advised brands across multiple markets. There’s a noticeably different tone around Dubai’s hospitality sector heading into Eid Al Adha this year.  Traditionally, this time of year would see the city flooded with endless dining offers, staycation packages and aggressive Eid promotions as venues compete for attention during…

Air France and Airbus have been found guilty of manslaughter over a 2009 plane crash which killed 228 people.The Paris Appeals Court found the airline and aircraft manufacturer guilty of corporate manslaughter over the incident, in which flight AF447 between Rio de Janeiro and Paris crashed into the Atlantic Ocean.The passenger jet stalled during a storm and plunged into the water, killing all on board.A court had previously cleared the companies in April 2023 but they were found guilty after this appeal.The black box was found after months of deep-sea searches in 2011.All 12 crew members and 216 passengers on…

Families and educators debate whether the nine-day break should mean complete rest or light learning routines for studentsThe nine-day Eid break is approaching for schools across the UAE, with families preparing for travel, gatherings and time away from classrooms.With many residents planning overseas trips during the holiday, parents are once again navigating a familiar challenge — how to balance rest and family time with maintaining academic routines at home.This has reignited a long-running debate in UAE households: should students be given homework during school holidays at all?While some parents insist breaks should be fully free of academic pressure, others say…

Companies in the GCC countries have strong ambitions for artificial intelligence (AI), but now they need to turn pilot projects into measurable performance, says Korn FerryMore than nine out of 10 companies in the GCC – 93 per cent – are already exploring, piloting or deploying artificial intelligence (AI) across different functions, according to a new study released on Thursday.According to the “AI Adoption in Human Capital: GCC Report 2026” released by Korn Ferry, nearly half of the organisations surveyed — 49 per cent — are actively piloting AI solutions, signalling growing momentum towards full-scale deployment.“The GCC has no shortage…