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

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

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

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

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

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

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

'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

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

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

New Zealand House Speaker Feeds Lawmaker's Baby During Parliament Debate

One of New Zealand's top lawmakers is getting international acclaim after he was filmed cradling a fellow lawmaker's new baby during a debate in Parliament. Trevor Mallard, the speaker of New Zealand's House of Representatives,...

By Julia Webster

Prince Andrew 'Appalled' by Jeffrey Epstein's Crimes

Buckingham Palace released a new statement from Queen Elizabeth's son

By Julia Webster

Nearly 4 Tons of Marijuana Found Hidden in Jalapeño Peppers Seized in San Diego

Border Patrol agents on Thursday discovered nearly four tons of marijuana hidden in a shipment of jalapeño peppers traveling from Mexico to the US, officials said. The discovery was made at the Otay Mesa border...

By Julia Webster

Nacho Average Doodle! Google Celebrates Ignacio Anaya García, the Creator of Nachos

Ignacio Anaya García invented one of the world's all-time favorite snacks pretty much by accident. Nachos, a combination of chips with melted cheese and other goodies, were originally called "Nachos especiales"––"Nacho" being a common abbreviation...

By Julia Webster

What to Know About Ghislaine Maxwell, the U.K. Socialite Who Became Jeffrey Epstein's Confidante

After the death of Jeffrey Epstein in a New York jail, focus has shifted to the British socialite Ghislaine Maxwell, a close friend of the financier who has been accused in lawsuits––including one filed Wednesday––of...

By Julia Webster

These Cities Broke Records in Europe's Heat Wave

Highs soared to 100.2 degrees in London

By Julia Webster

Megan Rapinoe Is Writing a Book About Social Justice

Megan Rapinoe scored her way to soccer stardom in the 2019 Women's World Cup. Now she's writing a book about social justice. The project, which does not yet have a title, was acquired by Penguin...

By Julia Webster

Another 'Wolf Pack' Rape Case Is Reigniting Debate Over Spain's Controversial Sexual Assault Laws

Two sex assault cases have prompted demonstrations in Spain about the treatment of rape in the country's judicial system. In the town of Manresa, in north-west of Barcelona, last week four men between the ages...

By Julia Webster

Philippine Journalist Critical of President Duterte Faces Trial

A libel trial against Maria Ressa, the editor of the Philippines-based news site Rappler, began Tuesday, the latest step in what is widely seen as an attempt from the Philippine government to intimidate journalists. Ressa,...

By Julia Webster

Leaders React to Boris Johnson Becoming U.K. Prime Minister

Boris Johnson will succeed Theresa May as the U.K.'s prime minister after he defeating Jeremy Hunt in a Conservative Party leadership race. World leaders have been showing their support on Twitter. President Trump was one...

By Julia Webster
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