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From Adele to Raye, the UK school nurturing future stars

From Adele to Raye, the UK school nurturing future stars

If there was a recipe for success in the entertainment industry, the BRIT School in London should maybe get a standing ovation for hitting all the right notes. Singers Amy Winehouse, Adele and Raye, as well as actor Tom Holland -- better known as Spiderman -- are among the alumni of the

UN maritime agency rejects Hormuz tolls

UN maritime agency rejects Hormuz tolls

The head of the UN's maritime agency said Monday there was "no legal basis" for imposing any fees for ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping through the narrow strait has been strangled since the US and Israel attacked Iran in late February. Iran

Human Rights Watch warns of 'exclusion and fear' at World Cup

Human Rights Watch warns of 'exclusion and fear' at World Cup

This summer's World Cup risks being defined by "exclusion and fear" due to crackdowns on immigration, demonstrations and press freedom in the United States, Human Rights Watch warned on Monday. The tournament is in danger of becoming "a platform for abusive policies targeting immigrants and

Carney launches $18 billion Canada sovereign wealth fund

Carney launches $18 billion Canada sovereign wealth fund

Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced the creation of Canada's first-ever sovereign wealth fund, beginning with a CAN$25 billion ($18.3) endowment he said will strengthen the economy amid a "crumbling" world order. The fund will include both public and private investment and

US Supreme Court hears privacy case involving smartphone location data

US Supreme Court hears privacy case involving smartphone location data

The US Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday about law enforcement's use of "geofence warrants" -- the collection of smartphone location data about everyone who was near a particular place at a specific time. The justices are considering whether the use of such warrants constitutes an unconstitutional

War in the Middle East: latest developments

War in the Middle East: latest developments

The latest developments in the Middle East war: - Iran FM meets Putin - President Vladimir Putin told Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi that Russia would do everything it could to halt the Middle East war, as the two met in Saint Petersburg. "For our part, we will do

Swiss canton votes with centuries-old show of hands

Swiss canton votes with centuries-old show of hands

Every late April, the tiny Swiss canton of Appenzell Innerrhoden votes for local leaders and magistrates in accordance with a tradition dating back to the 15th century: a show of hands in the town square. This year's Landsgemeinde open-air assembly, held as always on the last Sunday