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South Korean Michelin-starred chef faces jail for serving ant desserts
A restaurateur is facing prosecution for serving imported ants as a garnish, violating food safety regulations that restrict permitted edible insects.
Model scout Daniel Siad found dead while under investigation for Epstein ties
Daniel Siad, a modeling agent linked to Jeffrey Epstein in U.S. documents, was found dead in Colombes. French authorities are pending a post-mortem examination.
Trump threatens to bomb bridge for each ship hit in Hormuz Strait
President Trump has issued a threat to destroy Iranian infrastructure for every vessel attacked in the Strait of Hormuz. The warning follows significant casualties and rising oil prices during the ongoing conflict.
Iran warns of infrastructure strikes in response to Trump threats
Tehran has rejected a U.S. ultimatum regarding maritime interference, warning that strikes on its infrastructure will trigger attacks on regional facilities.
NYC Mayor Mamdani urges federal government to execute Netanyahu arrest warrant
Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced his administration cannot legally arrest Benjamin Netanyahu, shifting his strategy to calling for federal intervention.
Iraq says war with Iran has cut oil revenue by $40bn since conflict began
Iraq's oil ministry states the war with Iran has cost the country $40 billion as shipping disruptions and rerouted exports hit the nation's energy sector.
Austria opens police station at Hitler birthplace to deter neo-Nazis
Authorities have converted Adolf Hitler's birthplace into a police station to neutralise its toxic legacy and deter neo-Nazi sympathisers from the site.
Rubio warns Iran Strait of Hormuz demands create dangerous global precedent
Secretary of State Marco Rubio cautioned Asian leaders at an ASEAN gathering that Iran’s efforts to regulate the Strait of Hormuz threaten global maritime order.
Daniel Siad, Epstein-linked model recruiter, found dead near Paris
Daniel Siad was found dead at his home in Colombes while under investigation for human trafficking and sexual assault allegations. His death has drawn criticism from survivors and advocates who argue that delays in the legal process prevented victims from achieving justice.
NY mayor admits city cannot arrest Netanyahu under ICC warrant
Mayor Zohran Mamdani has reversed his pledge to detain Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after confirming that the city lacks the legal authority to enforce International Criminal Court arrest warrants.
How I Became a Manufacturing Skeptic
Traditional manufacturing-led economic models are facing scrutiny as global policymakers shift their focus toward service-oriented growth strategies.
Iran war has cost US $37.5bn so far, Hegseth says, as Pentagon seeks billions more
The Pentagon is facing legislative resistance after requesting $87 billion in supplemental funding for the conflict. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth warned that failing to approve these funds could impact military readiness, training, and payroll.
Wildberries warehouses hit by Ukrainian drone strikes, £1bn damage
Ukrainian drones hit two major Wildberries logistics centers in Russia, resulting in 15 injuries and significant damage to the company's facilities.
US war in Iran costs $37.5 billion as conflict enters 11th night
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth disclosed the $37.5 billion cost estimate amid mounting pressure for supplemental funding and growing election-year scrutiny.
Rebel Wilson wins defamation case brought by The Deb co-star
Justice Elizabeth Raper dismissed the defamation case against Rebel Wilson, concluding that the claims did not reach the threshold for serious harm. The court ordered MacInnes to cover Wilson's legal costs.
US military completes 11th consecutive night of strikes against Iran targets
US military operations against Iran continue with strikes on logistics and drone facilities, triggering air defenses in Tehran and intensifying regional energy trade concerns.
US military identifies 3rd service member believed to have been killed in Iranian attack
The Pentagon has confirmed that Sgt. Angel S. Rampersad is believed to be deceased following an Iranian attack in Jordan that also killed two other soldiers.
NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani calls for enforcement of Netanyahu ICC warrant
Following an internal legal review, NYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced the city lacks the legal authority to execute an ICC warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu. The mayor now calls for the federal government to join the ICC and enforce the warrant against the Prime Minister.
Donald Trump faces plummeting approval as majority label him dangerous
As the administration faces a crisis of confidence and low approval ratings, officials warn that compromised voter files could impact the midterm elections.
Zelenskyy replaces Ukrainian military chief with General Mykhailo Drapatyi
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy dismissed commander-in-chief Oleksandr Syrskyi and appointed General Mykhailo Drapatyi amid nationwide protests.