Author: Trainee Reporter

Los Angeles: The American Film Institute (AFI) has recently presented the 49th AFI Life Achievement Award to Nicole Kidman at a Gala Tribute held in Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre. The 46-year-old Oscar winner attended the annual occasion with her spouse Keith Urban and their daughters Sunday and Faith. Nicole Kidman appeared simply stunning look in a custom-made gold sequin gown from Balenciaga’s Fall ’24 collection. The gorgeous costume featured a lengthy train made from the exact fabric. The award-winner accessorised her outfit with black pumps, diamond-studded earrings, and a matching bracelet. She styled her blonde hair in a side part with loose tresses framing her face from one side. During an event, Kidman got…

United States: In response to campus protests against the ongoing war in Gaza, mass arrests have been reported across the US. Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein was among the more than 100 demonstrators detained by police. The demonstrators insist on the boycott of organisations and individuals who collaborate with Israel. However, some Jewish students keep informing some protesters of their alleged antisemitic demeanour. A representative for Jill Stein remarked that she was one of around 80 people detained at Washington University in St Louis, Missouri. Currently, the Green Party nominee is not considered to be encountering any charges. California State Polytechnic recently announced…

Sydney: Australia has recently witnessed a series of violent incidents against women, which led to a succession of protests and rallies across the country. The demonstrators are summoning the government to announce gender-based brutality as a nationwide emergency and establish strict laws to prevent it. The Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese, acknowledged that this problem is a national concern. So far this year, the country witnessed an average killing of one female every four days. Martina Ferrara, Melbourne rally organiser, stated that, “We want alternative reporting options for victim-survivors to let them own their stories and own their healing and reporting journey. And we want the government to acknowledge…

A significant portion of people’s daily lives is devoted to medicines, but they also come with their fair share of side effects. Identifying the side effects of the medicines you are taking is essential to ensuring your health and safety. Even though medications are meant to treat certain conditions or symptoms, they can also carry unintended effects on the body. Identifying side effects of medications To properly identify and manage any medication side effects, start by thoroughly reading the medication label and patient information leaflet that comes with the medication packaging or is provided by the pharmacist. Make sure to focus on the sections that cover ‘Side Effects’ or…

Lisbon: Portugal has announced it will not pay reparations for the dreadfulness committed during the transatlantic slave trade and colonial period. This is an obstructive response to the earlier statements made by President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa. Between the 15th and 19th centuries, Portuguese crafts forcibly transported 6 million Africans across the Atlantic and bartered them into slavery, specifically in Brazil. Rebelo de Sousa recommended that Portugal recompense for the mistreatments earmarked during its colonial history by withdrawing the debts of its former territories and delivering them with monetary backing. The Portuguese government released a statement expressing its desire to…

London: Buckingham Palace has announced that King Charles III of Britain will resume his public responsibilities next week. This will be his first public appearance since he was diagnosed with cancer almost three months ago. The Palace stated in its official statement that the King will soon return to his public-facing duties after receiving treatment and taking time to convalesce. It was mentioned that the King’s medical team is very optimistic about his improvement but did not reveal any further details. King Charles, accompanied by Queen Camilla, will be visiting an anonymous cancer centre to meet medical experts and patients. The palace stated that this visit would be the first of several outward engagements that…

Geneva: Recent data from the World Health Organization (WHO) shows that antibiotics have been frequently overused during the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide. This overuse may be attributed to the unnoticed spread of antimicrobial resistance (AMR), which is a serious public health concern. Studies found that only 8 percent of COVID-19 patients who were hospitalised carried bacterial co-infections that needed antibiotics. However, three out of four, or 75 percent of patients, were still given antibiotics as a precautionary measure. The use of antibiotics varied from 33 percent of patients in the Western Pacific Region to 83 percent of patients in the Eastern Mediterranean and African Regions. Between…

United Kingdom: The UK government has given the National Crime Agency (NCA) and the police more powers to seize, freeze and destroy criminal crypto assets. Organised lawbreakers such as drug dealers, fraudsters, and terrorists are growingly operating crypto investments to launder the profits of their illegal activities and extend funds. According to the National Assessment Centre of the NCA, it is assessed that illegal crypto dealings were correlated to the UK reaching at least £1.2 billion in 2021, and possibly even higher. To combat this growing danger, the government revamped the proceeds of offence and terror ruling, which now makes it more comfortable for UK…

London: Doctors have started testing a personalised mRNA cancer vaccine, the first of its kind in the world, on hundreds of patients suffering from melanoma. Specialists praised its possibility of healing cancer forever as ‘game-changing.’ Melanoma is the deadliest form of skin cancer, impacting about 132,000 people worldwide every year. While surgery is presently the preliminary treatment for melanoma, radiotherapy, medicines, and chemotherapy are also occasionally used. Medical professionals are currently experimenting with new vaccines that are specifically tailored to each patient and directed to train their immune system to target cancer cells, thus averting the infection from recurring. In a phase 2 trial, these…

United States: According to the Pentagon, US forces have begun building a port and causeway off the coast of Gaza. The port and causeway will establish a maritime corridor to bring humanitarian aid to Gaza. A statement from the Pentagon’s press secretary, Major General Patrick Ryder, regarding the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore, or JLOTS floating pier delivery system, said that, “I can confirm that U.S. military vessels, to include the USNS Benavidez, have begun to construct the initial stages of the temporary pier and causeway at sea. We are aware of the significant interest in this important effort and will provide much more information…