Posts by Amelia Frost
Joe Biden Diagnosed With Aggressive Prostate Cancer
Former US president Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive” form of prostate cancer that has spread to his bones, and is reviewing treatment options, a statement from his office said Sunday. On Friday the 82-year-old Democrat was diagnosed with the cancer after he experienced increasing urinary symptoms and was seen for a new…
Read MoreJoe Biden: Democratic Fighter, Now Battling Cancer
Joe Biden lost his eldest son Beau to brain cancer in 2015 — a loss so great that he has repeatedly talked about it over the years. Now, the 82-year-old former president — who has faced renewed scrutiny over his mental acuity while in office, before ceding the White House to arch-nemesis Donald Trump —…
Read MoreJoe Biden Diagnosed With ‘Aggressive Form’ of Prostate Cancer ‘With Metastasis to the Bone’
Joe Biden ties loose ends, keeping his schedule during his last week in the White House full, as he prepares to leave Washington and become a former president Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of prostate cancer that has metastasized to his bones, his office confirmed in a statement released…
Read MoreWes Anderson And His A-list Cast Dazzle At Cannes
US director Wes Anderson brought his latest A-list cast led by Benicio del Toro to the Cannes film festival on Sunday, ramping up the star power as the competition reaches the halfway mark. Anderson’s typically whimsical “The Phoenician Scheme”, which also finds roles for Tom Hanks, Scarlett Johansson and Kate Winslet’s daughter, Mia Threapleton, is…
Read MoreGlobal Chip Giants Converge On Taiwan For Computex
Global semiconductor chip giants will gather at Taiwan’s top tech expo this week to showcase “the next frontier” for an industry dominated by artificial intelligence. Nvidia boss Jensen Huang will make a keynote speech on Monday, the eve of Computex, as the tech sector grapples with the impact of US tariffs and disrupted supply chains.…
Read MoreFlat Strappy Sandals Are the Most Refined Comfort Shoes to Own in Summer 2025
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In the summer of 2025, one trend is gaining momentum: flat strappy sandals. This comfortable and versatile footwear is no longer a purely functional option, but a true style icon. From the catwalks to the streets of the most chic cities, flat strappy sandals are positioned as the must-have shoes of the season. Whether you’re…
Read MoreHungarians Protest ‘Authoritarian’ Bill Against NGOs, Media
Tens of thousands of people protested in Budapest Sunday against a planned law that would allow the government to sanction NGOs and media it deemed a threat to Hungary’s sovereignty. It is the latest move by nationalist Prime Minister Viktor Orban who has already tightened control over courts, the media and civil society since returning…
Read MorePortugal Holds Snap Election With Centre-right Leading Polls
Voters in Portugal went to the polls Sunday for the country’s third general election in three years, with Prime Minister Luis Montenegro tipped to win, but without an overall majority. Final opinion polls suggested his centre-right Democratic Alliance (AD) was ahead of the Socialist Party (PS) and set to pick up more votes than in…
Read MoreMeet the Riviera Bob, the Italian Bob’s Relaxed Younger Sister
Another day, another bob haircut. This time, it’s a style perfect for fine to medium texture hair to give it an effortless feel with volume and va va voom. Intrigued? Say hello to the Riviera bob. Coined by leading hair stylist and trend forecaster Tom Smith, the new style is the evolution of the familiar…
Read MorePakistan FM To Visit China On Heels Of Conflict With India Over Kashmir
Pakistan’s foreign minister will make a three-day official visit to China, his office said on Sunday, a little over a week after Islamabad reached a ceasefire with India to end their most serious conflict in decades. Ishaq Dar, who also holds the portfolio of deputy prime minister, will start his visit on Monday in Beijing…
Read MoreCannes Film Festival: Highlights From Week 1
This year’s Cannes film festival has all the usual glitz and glamour but is also heavy on politics. AFP looks at some of the topics, films, and fashion moments that have made a splash during week one. The festival wraps up on May 24, when the winner of the prestigious Palme d’Or for best film…
Read MoreUkraine Says Russia Launched ‘Record’ Drone Barrage
Ukraine on Sunday said that Russia had launched a record number of drones at the country overnight, targeting various regions, including that of the capital Kyiv, where a woman was killed. The attacks came two days after the first direct peace talks between Russia and Ukraine in more than three years, which failed to produce…
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