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ReutersReverend John Ntim Fordjour, the Ghanian MP who sponsored the bill, speaks to media after it passed parliament.The parliament in Ghana has approved a new bill criminalising homosexuality and the promotion of LGBTQ+ activities.Identifying as lesbian, gay, bisexual transgender or queer can be punished by up to three years’ imprisonment. The bill also introduces a “duty to report” prohibited acts to police.Religious leaders have pressured President John Dramani Mahama, who still needs to ratify the legislation, to strengthen anti-gay laws since he came to power last year.The ban has been sharply criticised by international organisations, including Human Rights Watch, which…
As temperatures climb and AC use increases, residents across the UAE may be unknowingly exposed to contaminated indoor air, experts warnResidents across the UAE may unknowingly be inhaling contaminated indoor air as AC use rises ahead of peak summer, doctors and maintenance experts have warned.As temperatures continue to rise, many residents are keeping windows shut and ACs running for longer hours. While occasional sneezing, headaches, throat irritation or stuffy indoor air are often blamed on dust or weather changes, experts say poorly maintained AC systems may also be contributing to the problem.According to home services platform Justlife, which provides AC…
Henna artists have said that word of mouth and extended break have kept bookings and enquiries steadily flowing in, several days after Eid Al Adha Henna artists in the UAE are seeing strong demand days after Eid Al Adha. While some attribute it to a longer than usual Eid break, others say word of mouth has a strong role to play in the sustained demand. Dubai-based henna artist Fathima Afsal said she was fully booked on Friday and had many clients for the weekend as well. “In my experience, this is quite unusual,” she said. “Normally, most bookings and…
Peekabox lets residents reserve fresh surplus items from participating restaurants, cafes, bakeries and grocery stores for same-day pickupA UAE-born food-saving app has launched, allowing residents to buy fresh surplus food from restaurants, cafes, bakeries and grocery stores at discounts of 50 to 70 per cent.Peekabox, founded by Dubai-raised brothers Hasan and Omair Sarwar, lets customers reserve “surprise boxes” from participating outlets and collect them in person during same-day pickup windows, usually towards the end of the trading day.The boxes typically cost around Dh15 for grocery items and Dh30 for most other categories, including bakeries, coffee shops, sushi outlets, prepared meal…
When Kim Tae-nam took the stage last Saturday in Seoul, it was a moment he had long been waiting for – the career he had chosen was no longer illegal.He couldn’t stop smiling, the relief spilling into his voice: “This was only possible because of our effort, all your sweat and tears. Let’s hear it from everyone: Tattoos are art!”The crowd hollered in agreement. They had gathered on a rooftop in Seongsu, a hip Seoul neighbourhood, for Ink Bomb: more than 90 local tattooists and artists openly celebrating body art, which had thrived in the shadows for decades.Just days before,…
Watch: President Trump’s name added to facade of Kennedy CenterA US judge has ordered the removal of President Donald Trump’s name from the title of the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.The Washington DC venue cannot be renamed without congressional approval, the judge ruled on Friday, also blocking the centre’s temporary closure during upcoming proposed renovations.Trump’s name must be taken off the institution’s title, its façade – and any other physical or digital signage – and official materials within 14 days, according to the order.A spokesperson for the centre said they would appeal the name-change order. Trump posted on social…
Getty ImagesPéter Magyar was praised by Ursula von der Leyen for sending “strong messages” to the worldEuropean Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has told Hungary’s new prime minister that billions of euros in EU funding are to be unlocked subject to his government pushing through a raft of “long-overdue reforms”.The decision is a significant boost for Péter Magyar, who has been in office for less than three weeks after a landslide election victory over Viktor Orbán.He described his EU deal as a “historic breakthrough”, while von der Leyen said “we can already feel a strong wind of change across…
First man rescued from flooded Laos cave after more than a weekThe first of five men found alive after spending more than a week trapped inside a flooded cave in Laos has been freed.The group had been hunting for gold when they were cut off inside the cavern in an isolated part of the country after flash floods hit on 20 May.Five were discovered alive on Wednesday when rescue divers found them huddled together 300m (984ft) from the cave mouth. Two other men are still missing.On Friday one of the divers put a picture on Facebook showing a man being…
Fonseca stuns Djokovic in third-round epicNovak Djokovic’s wait for a record 25th Grand Slam singles title goes on after teenager Joao Fonseca produces a stunning fightback to win a five-set epic in the French Open third round.58 mins agoTennis
LIVEFrench Open: Fonseca beats Djokovic in five thrilling sets – reactionNovak Djokovic is beaten in five absorbing sets by teenager Joao Fonseca in the French Open third round – reaction.