At Tiananmen Square, tight security with metal detectors reflects a changing China

The 2025 Grammy Awards are honoring top musicians, with Beyoncé leading nominations for her album "Cowboy Carter." Performers include Shakira, Billie Eilish, and Chappell Roan, while a tribute to Quincy Jones is presented by Will Smith, Stevie Wonder, and Janelle Monáe. Lady Gaga and Bruno Mars win best group/duo performance for "Die With a Smile," with Gaga advocating for the LGBTQ+ community. The show also pays tribute to the late Liam Payne, features a star-studded...

Sabrina Carpenter won her first Grammy for Best Pop Solo Performance for her hit song Espresso, and later won Best Pop Vocal Album for Short N’ Sweet at the 2025 Grammys. During her acceptance speech, she expressed gratitude to her parents and sisters, but was censored by the production team for using strong language. Similarly, Doechii, the third woman to win Best Rap Album, also had her speech cut off after using explicit language. Full...

Bed Bath and Beyond has been fined $230,000 for selling non-compliant children's pyjamas and hot water bottles, breaching the Fair Trading Act. The retailer failed to include required safety information, such as detailed instructions for hot water bottle use and permanent warning labels on pyjamas. Over 27,000 consumers were put at risk due to the lack of fire safety information on the products, resulting in the largest non-compliance case seen by the Commerce Commission. Full...

Yvette Cooper has warned that Donald Trump's pursuit of tariffs against the US's closest neighbors could have a damaging impact on the global economy, as the president imposes levies on goods from Mexico, Canada, and China. The UK government aims to break down trade barriers, not put them up, amidst fears of a global trade war that could escalate the cost of living. If the US targets the UK with tariffs, the government is prepared...

Congress leader Shashi Tharoor supports the government's increased defense budget to prevent future conflicts like the India-China border incident. He stresses the urgent need to address the shortage of officers in the Indian Army and prioritize a strong naval presence to enhance national security. Full Article

Free agent Jack Flaherty, a right-handed pitcher, announced on Twitter his two-year, $35 million contract pending a physical with the Detroit Tigers, his former team from last season where he had a 13-7 record and started Game 1 of the World Series for the Los Angeles Dodgers. Flaherty expressed his desire to return to Detroit, praising his previous time with the team and mentioning conversations with other teams. The Tigers now boast a strong starting...