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IKEA will open a new store on Oxford Street, London, on May 1, 2025, after extensive renovations of the Grade II listed building at 214 Oxford Street. Spanning three floors, the store will showcase curated shops designed by Londoners, IKEA's iconic showroom, a Swedish Deli, and a unique Live Studio for exhibitions and interactive experiences. This opening is part of IKEA's strategy to enhance its city center presence, revitalizing Oxford Street amidst plans for pedestrianization...

Summary Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to have his first in-person meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump soon, following a phone conversation where Trump congratulated Carney on his recent election victory. Both leaders emphasized the importance of Canada and the U.S. collaborating as independent nations for mutual benefit, although specific discussions on current tariffs affecting Canadian exports were not mentioned. Earlier, Carney also spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron to discuss enhancing defense and...

The Queensland Reds' coaching position is set to become one of the most desirable roles in rugby following Les Kiss's planned transition to the Wallabies, as stated by QRU boss David Hanham. Kiss will complete his contract with the Reds, who are currently aiming for a finals run, before taking over from Joe Schmidt, who agreed to extend his tenure to accommodate Kiss. Hanham believes the Reds offer a world-class environment and that Kiss's coaching...

SummaryMexico's Attorney General Alejandro Gertz announced that the Izaguirre ranch, previously thought to be an "extermination camp" for missing persons, was a training hub for the Jalisco New Generation Cartel. Although small bone fragments were found, Gertz stated there is no evidence of cremations, contradicting earlier claims about human remains. As the investigation continues, search groups maintain that the ranch was a site of violence, with over 120,000 people missing in Mexico, including 15,000 in...

Unconfirmed reports indicate that unidentified individuals broke into the mausoleum of former Syrian president Hafez Assad in Qardaha and removed his remains, leaving the site heavily damaged and burnt. The current location of Assad's remains is unknown, coinciding with increased violence against the Alawite sect amid the rise of a Sunni-led government. In December 2024, following the overthrow of the Assad regime, rebels set fire to the mausoleum, symbolizing the decline of the Assad dynasty...

Idaho Court Rules on Media Access to ExecutionsA federal judge ruled that Idaho prison officials must allow media witnesses to observe the preparation and administration of lethal injection drugs during executions, as part of a First Amendment lawsuit by several news organizations. U.S. District Judge Debora K. Grasham emphasized the public's right to access execution processes, noting that the state's current protocols keep this critical aspect hidden. The ruling aims to enhance transparency in the...