Author: Trainee Reporter

New York: The night has seen fashion royalty descend on New York City for the 2025 Met Gala, delivering an evening of unforgettable style moments and powerful cultural statements. This year’s theme, ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ marked a return to menswear as the focal point for the first time since 2003. It draws inspiration from a new exhibition at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute that examines the legacy of the ‘black dandy’ and the significance of style in shaping Black identity across the Atlantic diaspora. The red carpet was graced by a diverse mix of fashion, heritage, and…

United States: The US president Donald Trump has announced a 100 percent tariff on all movies produced in Foreign Lands, claiming the U.S. film industry is facing a very fast death due to overseas incentives enticing American filmmakers. Taking to his Truth Social platform, Trump said he had authorised the Department of Commerce and the U.S. Trade Representative to begin implementing the tariffs immediately. He labelled the trend of foreign film production a National Security threat, citing messaging and propaganda concerns. Trump reamarked that,“We want movies made in America, again.”The announcement drew swift attention, though specific implementation details were not…

Brazil: Brazilian police have confirmed they prevented a bomb attack planned for Lady Gaga’s free concert at Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro. Brazilian authorities said they thwarted a planned bomb attack targeting Lady Gaga’s free concert, where more than two million fans gathered for the show. In a statement, the Civil Police of Rio de Janeiro state confirmed that the plot involved improvised explosive devices and was orchestrated by individuals seeking notoriety on social media. The operation was carried out in coordination with Brazil’s justice ministry. Two people were arrested in connection with the scheme, including the alleged mastermind,…

Brazil: Brazil’s Social Security Minister Carlos Lupi has resigned just nine days after federal police uncovered a sweeping corruption scandal that defrauded pensioners of an estimated $1.1 billion (approximately £829 million). The probe revealed that over the past decade, the National Social Security Institute (INSS) made unauthorised deductions from the pensions of millions of Brazilians. According to investigators, the funds were funneled to associations and unions, many of them falsely registering pensioners as members without their knowledge, before being siphoned off by corrupt officials. Police said the fraud disproportionately targeted impoverished regions, where victims were less likely to detect or…

United States: The Trump administration is preparing for sweeping personnel reductions at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and other key U.S. intelligence units, in a move aimed at downsizing the federal government. According to media reports, the CIA is expected to eliminate around 1,200 positions, with thousands more job reductions anticipated across the broader intelligence community. The cuts are set to unfold over several years and will be driven largely by reduced hiring rather than direct layoffs. Although the CIA did not confirm the exact figures, a spokesperson stated that Director John Ratcliffe is implementing a strategy to align the…

Australia: A Tasmanian boat builder has unveiled what it claims is the largest electric ship ever constructed, a vessel hailed as a milestone for sustainable maritime transport. Launched in Hobart, the 130-metre vessel, named Hull 096, was built by Incat for South American ferry operator Buquebus. Designed to run between Buenos Aires, Argentina, and Montevideo, Uruguay, the ship is fully battery-electric and can carry up to 2,100 passengers and 225 vehicles across the River Plate. Incat Chairman Robert Clifford remarked that, “This is a giant leap forward in sustainable shipping. Hull 096 is the most ambitious, most complex, and most…

United States: Apple has announced a major shift in its manufacturing strategy, moving production of most iPhones and other key products destined for the US market out of China. The company will now rely more heavily on India and Vietnam in response to ongoing US-China trade tensions and the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariff policies. According to Apple CEO Tim Cook, the majority of iPhones sold in the United States in the coming months will be manufactured in India. Meanwhile, Vietnam will become the main production hub for iPads, Mac computers, Apple Watches, and AirPods sold in the US.…

United States: The United States has urged India and Pakistan to work together to de-escalate tensions following a deadly militant attack in Indian-administered Kashmir last that killed 26 civilians. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio held separate phone calls with Indian Foreign Minister S Jaishankar and Pakistani Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif. In both conversations, he stressed the importance of maintaining peace and security in South Asia and condemned the April 22 attack near the resort town of Pahalgam. India has blamed Pakistan-based militants for the ambush, which targeted civilians in a scenic meadow area. The group initially suspected of the…

United States: Apple has been found in contempt of court for willfully violating an injunction stemming from its high-profile legal battle with Epic Games. US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that Apple defied the court’s order designed to curb anti-competitive behaviour in the App Store and referred the matter to federal prosecutors for possible criminal contempt proceedings. The original injunction, issued in 2021 following a lawsuit by Fortnite creator Epic Games, prohibited Apple from blocking developers from directing users to third-party payment options. Epic had accused Apple of running a monopolistic App Store and taking an excessive cut of…

Britain: Britain has placed 20th out of 22 nations in a sweeping new international study on human flourishing, raising alarms about the nation’s overall wellbeing, especially among younger generations. The Global Flourishing Study, one of the largest initiatives of its kind, evaluated countries across six continents using factors such as happiness, health, financial security, relationships and a sense of meaning in life. Drawing on data from more than 200,000 participants each year, the five-year project is designed to capture how people experience life and what contributes to their long-term wellbeing. While countries like Indonesia, Israel, the Philippines and Mexico topped…