Julia Webster

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This Italian-Egyptian Singer Was Attacked By Populist Politicians. His Groundbreaking Success Is Silencing Critics

In February, Alberto Biancheri, the mayor of a small Italian coastal town near the French border, walked onstage carrying a statuette of a golden lion: the prize of the 2019 Sanremo Festival, awarded every year...

By Julia Webster September 11, 2019

U.K. Prime Minister's Brother Resigns From Government: 'Torn Between Family Loyalty and the National Interest'

Boris Johnson's younger brother, Jo Johnson, has resigned from his roles as Member of Parliament and cabinet minister, saying he has been "torn between family loyalty and the national interest." His announcement appeared on Twitter...

By Julia Webster September 5, 2019

German Fashion Photographer Peter Lindbergh Dies at 74

Peter Lindbergh, the renowned German fashion photographer, died on Tuesday at the age of 74. A message from his family, shared on his official Instagram account, confirmed the news on Wednesday morning: “It is with...

By Julia Webster September 4, 2019

Ex Canadian PM Apologizes for 'Rooting' for Hurricane to Hit Mar-a-Lago

Former Canadian Prime Minister Kim Campbell has issued a “mea culpa” after tweeting that she hoped Hurricane Dorian would strike President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida. Campbell, Canada’s first and only female prime minister,...

By Julia Webster and Tara Law August 30, 2019

Former U.K. Prime Minister Joins Court Case to Stop Boris Johnson Suspending Parliament

Former U.K. Prime Minister Sir John Major has said he will join a legal action to block Prime Minister Boris Johnson suspending parliament. https://twitter.com/tnewtondunn/status/1167358342840410112 "I promised that, if the Prime Minister prorogued Parliament in order...

By Julia Webster August 30, 2019

The Eruption of Italy's Stromboli Volcano Resulted in Some Harrowing Images From Nearby Tourists

Italy's Stromboli volcano erupted on Wednesday, spewing ash and a huge cloud of smoke into the air and sending tourists and residents running for shelter. The volcano, on a small island of the same name...

By Julia Webster August 29, 2019

Rosa Parks Honored With a Barbie Doll on Women's Equality Day

Civil rights activist Rosa Parks is being honored with her own Barbie doll. The toy company Mattel unveiled the new doll for Women's Equality Day on August 26 as part of a range dedicated to...

By Julia Webster August 27, 2019

'Racist, or, at Best, Unfathomably Stupid.' Britons Finding it Hard to Swallow Campaign to Curb Knife Crime With Ads on Fried Chicken Boxes

The initiative has been critiqued as ineffective and racially-insensitive

By Julia Webster August 23, 2019

Leaders Arrive in Biarritz for the G7 Summit

Donald Trump returned to the G7 summit in Biarritz. Here’s everything you need to know.

By Julia Webster , Madeline Roache , Tara Law and Madeleine Carlisle August 23, 2019

What Does the G7 Stand For?

Heads of state are meeting on Saturday for a two-day summit in the southern French city of Biarritz. President Emmanuel Macron is this year's host and wants the meeting to focus on fighting inequality and...

By Julia Webster August 23, 2019
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