PARIS—French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state has sparked a backlash from the Israeli government, galvanizing hard-liners and drawing an accusation from Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that he is stirring up antisemitism. PREMIUM Emmanuel Macron says recognition of a state governed by the Palestinian Authority will pressure Hamas to disarm. Macron’s decision…
US President Donald Trump has prevented Ukraine from using long-range missiles to strike deep into Russian territory, the Daily Telegraph reports. The Pentagon review mechanism limiting long-rage strikes was introduced to “entice” Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table. It means Kyiv has been unable to fire US-made Atacms weapons, as well as the…
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell is seen walking in Grand Teton National Park near Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on August 22, 2025. Natalie Behring | Getty Images News | Getty Images Since inflation in America peaked at 9.1% in June 2022, the U.S. Federal Reserve has made controlling price increases — by keeping interest rates high…
France has summoned the U.S. ambassador to Paris after the diplomat, Charles Kushner, wrote a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron alleging the country did not do enough to combat antisemitism. France’s foreign ministry issued a statement Sunday announcing it had summoned Kushner to appear Monday at Quai d’Orsay, the French Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs,…
Cathay Pacific Group carried 24 per cent more passengers with Available Seat Kilometres (ASKs) up by 30 per cent in July 2025, compared to July 2024, with total passenger numbers increasing by 27 per cent in the first seven months of 2025. “July marks the start of the traditional summer peak season for our passenger…
Hong Kong has long celebrated its status as a “culinary paradise” – a city where East meets West across steaming bamboo baskets and sizzling skillets. Yet behind the Michelin stars and street food fame, the city’s food and drink industry is quietly unravelling. Soaring rents, a deepening labour shortage, fractured supply chains and a vanishing…
Ramy Brook designs her eponymous line of clothing for the woman who is active, fashionable, and a true multitasker. She launched her design business in 2010 and quickly gained momentum, following a chance meeting with Chelsea Handler’s stylist that led to a meeting with a Bergdorf buyer. We spoke to Ramy about the inspiration for…
The arrests were made following intelligence received at around 7 p.m., which led to the deployment of police forces “Team Tequila,” the Shin Bet’s counterterrorism squad, N12 reported. At least two suspected terrorists were arrested by Israel Police on Sunday evening in northern Tel Aviv and transferred to the Shin Bet (Israel Security Agency) for…
CAMDEN, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Benton County School system is adopting a new cell phone policy this year in response to a new state law. HB932/SB897, which was effective on July 1, “requires all Tennessee public school districts to limit the use of cell phones and other personal communication devices during instructional time,” BCS said….
Christie Brinkley attends the U.S. Open on Wednesday, Aug. 20. Michael LeBrecht/USTA The 2025 U.S. Open officially got underway with Round 1 at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing Meadows, N.Y., on Sunday. Mixed Doubles play kicked off the 145th annual event last week, and like the 2025 Wimbledon tournament at All…