Your reaction recap – what we’ve heard todaypublished at 12:47 British Summer Time 12:47 BST Seher AsafLive reporter Image source, PA MediaImage caption, This is the moment successful Labour Party candidate Helen Godwin won the mayoral race in the West of England Combined Authority The local election results brought with them a flurry of reaction….
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HONG KONG (Reuters) — Hong Kong’s de-facto central bank said it sold 46.54 billion Hong Kong dollars ($6 billion) on Saturday to prevent the currency from strengthening beyond its official peg to the U.S. dollar, the first such intervention in more than four years. The Hong Kong dollar is pegged to a tight band between…
The Met Gala is Monday in New York City, and we’re counting down with some of the most iconic looks from the best dressed stars, like recent darlings Zendaya and Rihanna and all the way back to the early years. Zendaya’s first and second look, 2024 Met Gala Zendaya attends The 2024 Met Gala Celebrating…
Badenoch apologises for local election ‘bloodbath’ in op-ed Kemi Badenoch has apologised for the “bloodbath” of the local elections in an op-ed piece on Saturday for the Telegraph. The Conservative party leader wote: After last year’s historic defeat, and with protest votes cutting across every ballot box, we knew Thursday would be hard. I’m deeply…
Last year, when the Metropolitan Museum of Art announced its spring 2025 fashion exhibition, ‘Superfine: Tailoring Black Style,’ I was genuinely surprised. For the first time in its 88-year history, the Met’s Costume Institute would directly address the subject of race. Race is layered and complicated. Failure to grasp even the subtlest nuance can derail…
1 Cheesy Asparagus Orzotto PHOTO: JULIA GARTLAND; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCER Thanks to its small, versatile shape, orzo is practically made for this creamy, comforting cooking method. Aromatic leeks, grassy asparagus, and sweet peas bring bright, springy vibes to the dish, while rich cream, nutty Parmesan, and just the right amount of butter stirred…
Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email Nigel Farage’s Reform UK made huge gains in this year’s local elections across England, in a series of stunning victories that have redrawn the political map…
Though I haven’t processed the fact that it’s somehow May, I have, however, already started this month’s wardrobe refresh. Luckily, Amazon made it easy for me and dropped a slew of fresh warm-weather styles to choose from. It didn’t take long for me to sift through the entire selection and pluck out my top 10…
On The Ground newsletter: Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly dispatch from our international correspondents Get a weekly international news dispatch Hong Kong police reportedly arrested the father and brother of pro-democracy activist Anna Kwok for allegedly attempting to handle her finances. This is the first time the city’s national…