White House row with Ukraine raises stakes for European summit in London

Kieran Culkin won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Oscars, beating his former co-star Jeremy Strong. He accidentally dropped an F-bomb during his acceptance speech, then shared a humorous anecdote about his wife promising him a third child if he won an award. Culkin jokingly mentioned wanting four kids and his wife confirming she would give him four when he wins an Oscar, ending the speech with a heartfelt message to his wife. Full...

A Los Angeles content creator waited 58 minutes for 911 to pick up his call after his home was burglarized, with police disputing the timeline of the response. Evan Lovett, host of the “L.A. in a Minute” podcast, expressed frustration at the delayed emergency response and is now using his platform to address issues such as staff shortages in the L.A. Police Department and 911 call centers, aiming to start a constructive dialogue for the...

In an overt show of solidarity, King Charles met Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky at Sandringham on Sunday after a fallout with Donald Trump and US vice-president JD Vance. Zelensky had been in London for a summit of European leaders discussing a peace plan for Ukraine, receiving full backing from UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer at Downing Street. The meeting at Sandringham, a significant political act by the King, signals strong British support for Zelensky amidst...

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer urged European leaders to strengthen their borders and support Ukraine in ending Russia's war. He emphasized the need for each nation to contribute in their own way to support Ukraine, maintain economic pressure on Russia, ensure Ukraine's sovereignty, and continue arming Ukraine to deter future invasions. Starmer's call for unity comes after a public spat between U.S. President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy, highlighting the importance of international cooperation in...

Prada is in advanced talks to acquire Versace from Capri Holdings for around €1.5 billion, potentially combining two iconic Italian luxury fashion brands. The negotiations have been prolonged due to Capri's initial asking price of €3 billion and interest from other buyers, but a deal could be finalized soon. Prada, Italy's largest luxury fashion group, is open to acquisitions as it prepares for a generational shift, with the potential purchase of Versace adding a different...

Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo kicked off the 97th Academy Awards with performances in tribute to Los Angeles following wildfires. Host Conan O’Brien entertained the crowd with jokes and a musical routine, leading to Kieran Culkin winning the first award for best supporting actor. Culkin humorously mentioned a promise from his wife in his acceptance speech. Full Article