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First ever Miss Palestine contestent to join Miss Universe condemns Israel's 'genocide'

Born in the United States and raised in Canada, the Dubai-based Miss Palestine has been welcomed to the Miss Universe pageant.

Nadeen Ayoub, Miss Palestine
Emily Portman poses for a photograph at Cecil Sharp House in London, Britain June 27, 2015.

Musician gets compliments on new album, quickly realizes AI stole her sound

A vendor cuts dog meat for sale at his roadside stall in Duong Noi village, outside Hanoi (illustrative)

London restaurant caught selling dog meat labeled as goat, court told

Cast and crew from "BoJack Horseman" pose backstage with their award for Best Animated Series during the 22nd Annual Critics' Choice Awards in Santa Monica, California, U.S., December 11, 2016.

Jewish creator of Bojack Horseman discusses new Jew-centric series, facing antisemitim


Little Mix singer opens up about battles with anorexia

“I have a daily battle with myself not to go on Ozempic,” Jade Thirlwall said.

Jade Thirlwall attends the Ivor Novello Awards ceremony in London, Britain, May 22, 2025.

Messaging service WhatsApp discovers advanced cyberespionage campaign

In a statement, WhatsApp said that fewer than 200 users worldwide had potentially been impacted.

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Hard luck for smuggler trying to bring 30,000 Viagra pills through Ben-Gurion Airport

Moshe Levy, a resident of Kiryat Ata, was returning from a five day trip to India when customs inspectors discovered the Viagra in his luggage.

A passenger at Ben Gurion Airport was caught trying to smuggle 30,000 Viagra pills.

France returns royal skull of King Toera, two others to Madagascar

France has sought to confront its colonial past by returning artifacts and human remains from its museums to their countries of origin.

Malagasy officials hold boxes containing the three skulls during a ceremony to mark the return of three Sakalava skulls, those of two warriors and one believed to be that of slain Malagasy king Toera, taken by French troops during the colonisation of Madagascar in the late 19th century, at the Cultu

What to do when the hotel staff stop working? Antalya holidaymakers fume: No staff, no refund

“We were left without electricity, and the air conditioning has not been working since last night. We paid 2,500 euros,” said Aydın Akçalan, according to Hürriyet.

 (Illustrative) A rendering of the hotel to be opened in Regba, Israel.

10-year-old makes chess history after becoming youngest girl to defeat a grandmaster 

Bodhana Sivanandan had only been playing chess for five years when she won against 60-year-old Peter Wells in the final round of the 2025 British Chess Championships in Liverpool

 An illustrative image of chess pieces.

Flesh-eating parasite found in US patient for first time in decades

CDC confirms the first human screwworm infection in decades after a Maryland case. Officials say the risk to the US public is very low.

The CDC confirmed the first US human screwworm infection in decades, treating a Maryland patient and stressing risk remains very low. (Illustrative)

Barbie screening canceled after Islamists issue threats while claiming film promotes homosexuality

The Oscar-winning box office hit has ignited a new culture war in France as prosecutors open an inquiry into the threats which halted the screening.

The installation 'Sheltered position' of German artist Sabine Reyer shows one hundred Barbie dolls dressed with burkas at the Ruhr-Biennale in Dortmund

British reality TV star reveals ‘tough’ battle after Lyme disease diagnosis

The 35-year-old celebrity said she had struggled through “really tough” battles after contracting the condition, which is often accompanied by chronic fatigue and debilitating pain.

Billie Shepherd attends the ITV2 Reality Showcase at White City Place on August 08, 2025 in London, England.

'Skibidi' and 'delulu' among over 6,000 words added to Cambridge Dictionary

Skibidi, delulu, tradwife and broligarchy were added following their popularity online and in popular culture. Much of their popularity has been linked to celebrity and influencer use.

 An illustrative image of an excerpt from an English dictionary.

'Ketamine queen' to plead guilty to supplying dose that killed actor Matthew Perry

Jasveen Sangha, 42, who authorities said ran an illegal narcotics "stash house" in the North Hollywood district of Los Angeles will plead guilty to five charges under a deal with federal prosecutors.

 Actor Matthew Perry waits to announce nominations at Golden Globes news conference in Beverly Hills