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La moglie del Primo Ministro, accompagnandolo alle urne, segue una lunga serie di donne che hanno utilizzato la giacca per mobilitarsi quando la posta in gioco è alta. Non una bandiera bianca, ma un blazer color crema è ciò che Victoria Starmer ha scelto di indossare per accompagnare il marito, il primo ministro, a votare giovedì mattina. Si inserisce così in una lunga tradizione di donne che hanno fatto del "power blazer" il loro alleato in momenti decisivi. Il blazer di Starmer, molto simile a un modello in crepe avorio di Alexander McQueen da 1.690 sterline, arriva subito dopo un altro. Nel primo episodio della nuova serie di Amandaland, Amanda indossa una versione beige doppiopetto in un momento immaginario di alta tensione: tenendo un discorso imbarazzante sul suo brand di lifestyle (non superficiale) Senuous, nell'ambito della settimana delle carriere presso la scuola di suo figlio. All'inizio della settimana, la Principessa del Galles ha presentato il rapporto Foundations for Life indossando un completo Roland Mouret beige crema a vita alta. Continua a leggere...

• Il Presidente Trump ha dichiarato mercoledì dallo Studio Ovale che 'penso che abbiamo vinto' la guerra con l'Iran, citando i colloqui conclusi con successo e la disponibilità iraniana a negoziare. • La dichiarazione segue i rapporti di discussioni produttive avvenute nelle precedenti 24 ore, con Trump che ha sottolineato un potenziale accordo sulle armi nucleari e sullo Stretto di Hormuz. • I critici mettono in dubbio la rivendicazione della vittoria alla luce delle ostilità in corso e delle proposte di cessate il fuoco respinte, influenzando la credibilità della politica estera degli Stati Uniti.

• I futures del Brent sono saliti di 88 centesimi (0,9%) a 102,15 dollari al barile, mentre il WTI è avanzato di 1,12 dollari (1,2%) a 96,20 dollari, recuperando parte delle precedenti perdite del 7% dopo che il presidente degli Stati Uniti Donald Trump ha definito prematuri i colloqui diretti con l'Iran. • Un alto legislatore iraniano ha liquidato la proposta di pace statunitense definendola una 'lista di desideri' piuttosto che un piano pratico, in medio a richieste di interrompere il programma nucleare di Teheran e di riaprire lo Stretto di Hormuz. • I mercati stanno valutando se gli sforzi di pace in Medio Oriente avranno successo; lo stratega Hiroyuki Kikukawa ha osservato che le discussioni potrebbero proseguire fino al summit tra USA e Cina, ma l'incertezza persisterà in seguito.

• A un anno dalle elezioni generali di Singapore di maggio 2025, il People's Action Party (PAP) del Primo Ministro Lawrence Wong valuta le proprie prestazioni in un contesto di sfide globali, tra cui la crisi energetica in Medio Oriente. • Il PAP ha ottenuto una vittoria schiacciante con il 65,57% dei voti, conquistando 87 dei 97 seggi parlamentari, mentre il Workers' Party ha mantenuto i suoi 10 seggi. • Wong aveva avvertito delle "nubi di tempesta" derivanti dai conflitti internazionali, che si sono ora concretizzate, mettendo alla prova l'esecuzione delle politiche del nuovo governo in materia di stabilità economica e sicurezza.

Dopo aver suonato il tamburo della guerra, il presidente degli Stati Uniti è ora in modalità Premio Nobel per la pace, promettendo di liberare le navi bloccate

• Taylor Swift submitted new trademark filings on April 28 to safeguard her voice and image amid rising AI-generated content. • The move positions Swift as the latest celebrity addressing AI deepfake risks in entertainment. • Trademarks target protections for her personal brand in a proliferating digital threat landscape.

Ukraine commemorated the 40th anniversary of the Chornobyl disaster on Sunday, amid fears that Russia's four-year war could spark a repeat of the world's worst nuclear accident that led to thousands of deaths and devastating environmental consequences.

The singer’s company filed three applications on Friday after Matthew McConaughey launched similar strategyTaylor Swift has filed applications to trademark her voice and image in a move seemingly designed to protect against AI misuse.On 24 April, Swift’s company TAS Rights Management filed three trademark applications, Variety reports. Two of these are sound trademarks which cover Swift saying the phrases “Hey, it’s Taylor Swift” and “Hey, it’s Taylor.” Continue reading...

Former Scottish Labour leader says she understands that expressing respect for author caused ‘worry, anger and upset’The incoming chair of the LGBTQ+ charity Stonewall, says she is “truly sorry” after she expressed “huge respect” for JK Rowling in an interview with the Guardian.Kezia Dugdale, the former leader of Scottish Labour, said she understood that her words had caused “worry, anger and upset and I am truly sorry about that”. Continue reading...

Simon Dudley fired after his comments were condemned by prime minister and families of fire victimsReform UK’s housing spokesperoson has been sacked his role after he described the Grenfell Tower fire as a “tragedy” but said that “everyone dies in the end”.Keir Starmer had called on Nigel Farage to sack Simon Dudley, a former head of Homes England, after his comments, which were condemned by Grenfell families and others. Continue reading...

• The iconic film 'The Sound of Music' celebrates 61 years since its nationwide U.S. theatrical release on April 1, 1965. • Produced by 20th Century Fox, the movie starred Julie Andrews as Maria and Christopher Plummer as Captain von Trapp. • The musical remains a cultural staple, continuing to captivate audiences with its timeless story and songs.

Jewish families ‘narrowly escaped being struck by the car’ after girl swerved towards them in Ripponlea, police sayFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA 13-year-old Melbourne girl has been charged with 52 offences including allegedly shouting antisemitic remarks, throwing eggs and swerving a stolen car towards members of the Jewish community.Victorian police said in a statement on Tuesday that the girl and two other girls were alleged to have been seen driving the stolen black Hyundai sedan in the south-eastern suburbs of Hampton, Ripponlea and Caulfield over multiple days last week. Continue reading...

Review of Kai Schwemmer’s broadcasts undermines claim ‘process of growth’ had led him to abandon bigoted viewsThe newly appointed College Republicans of America political director Kai Schwemmer has made racist, antisemitic, homophobic and sexist statements while espousing extremist rightwing views on abortion, a Guardian review of livestream recordings can reveal.Schwemmer said he would accept a world in which slavery was legal if abortion was criminalised, describes himself as “very much an anti universal suffrage guy” and accepts a supporter’s description of him as “our Mormon Nick Fuentes” – referring to the white nationalist influencer whose platform he streamed on for years. Continue reading...

Pontiff’s unusually pointed comments come after Pete Hegseth’s prayer for violence against enemies ‘who deserve no mercy’Pope Leo has said God ignores the prayers of leaders who wage war and have “hands full of blood” in an apparent rebuke to the Trump administration.The pontiff made the comments on Sunday as thousands of US troops arrived in the Middle East and days after the US defence secretary, Pete Hegseth, prayed for violence against enemies who deserved “no mercy”. Continue reading...

• Cuba's national electricity grid failed Monday, leaving millions without power in the third major blackout in four months due to U.S.-imposed energy blockade under President Trump. • Trump stated to reporters, 'I do believe I’ll be the honor of — having the honor of taking Cuba... think I could do anything I want with it,' amid reports of U.S. pressure for President Miguel Díaz-Canel to resign. • The crisis exacerbates humanitarian conditions on the island, tying into broader U.S. foreign policy shifts.

• Mobile World Congress 2026 showcased a fundamental shift in smartphone design and capabilities, with 10 major announcements signaling the end of conventional "dumb" smartphones and the emergence of AI-integrated mobile devices. • Tech analyst Rob Enderle identified key announcements from the conference demonstrating how artificial intelligence is becoming a core differentiator in next-generation smartphones rather than a secondary feature. • This transition reflects broader industry momentum toward on-device AI processing and intelligent assistants, reshaping consumer expectations for mobile technology capabilities.

The United States commemorates six years since President Donald Trump declared a national COVID-19 emergency on March 13, 2020, when nearly 2,000 Americans were infected, marking a pivotal shift to a 'new normal' with ongoing mysteries in long COVID and vaccine developments. A meta-analysis shows long-COVID prevalence at 29% overall, dropping to 23% post-Omicron, with Omicron linked to brain fog and paresthesia while earlier variants caused shortness of breath and loss of smell. Severe COVID-19 and flu infections prime lungs for cancer development months or years later, but vaccination prevents these effects, per UVA Health research. Hospitals continue facing nursing shortages, with over 138,000 nurses leaving since 2022 due to pandemic stress.

The United States commemorates six years since President Donald Trump declared a national COVID-19 emergency on March 13, 2020, when nearly 2,000 Americans were infected, marking a pivotal shift to a 'new normal' with lasting impacts on healthcare. A meta-analysis shows long-COVID prevalence at 29% overall, dropping to 23% after Omicron dominance, with Omicron linked to brain fog and paresthesia while earlier variants caused shortness of breath and loss of smell. Severe COVID-19 and flu infections can prime lungs for cancer development months or years later, but vaccination prevents these effects, per UVA Health research. Hospitals continue facing a nursing shortage, with over 138,000 nurses leaving since 2022 due to pandemic-related stress.