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Wedding celebrations have begun for Norwegian Princess Martha Louise and her American partner, self-styled shaman Durek Veret.Hundreds of guests arrived in the town of Ålesund in western Norway for a “meet and greet” at a historic hotel.On Friday, they will sail to the scenic town of Geiranger, located along the UNESCO World Heritage-listed fjord. Guests will “enjoy a light lunch on the boat while admiring the majestic mountains and waterfalls,” wedding plans say. The couple will tie the knot in a private event on Saturday.The Swedish royal family is said to be in attendance along with various social media influencers…
Watch key moments from Harris and Walz’s CNN interviewUS Vice President Kamala Harris argued in her first interview since entering the presidential race that she has changed her mind on key issues.The Democratic nominee was pressed on why her policies on immigration and fracking have changed since she ran for president in 2019.”I think the most important and important aspect of my policy views and decisions is that my values have not changed,” she told CNN’s Dana Bash.Ms. Harris was under pressure to eventually face questions, but she shared a 27-minute prerecorded interview with her running mate, Minnesota Governor Tim…
An Aboriginal teenager has committed suicide in a youth prison in Western Australia (WA), Australia.State authorities said the 17-year-old had only been detained for two days before he was found unresponsive in his cell on Thursday and could not be revived.Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are the most incarcerated people on the planet and die in custody at far higher rates than non-Indigenous Australians.Deaths at juvenile detention centers are rare, however, and this was the second in the state in a year.”This is a very, very horrific incident,” WA Premier Roger Cook said on Friday morning as he announced…
“Loving people live in a loving world. Hostile people live in a hostile world. The same world. ~Wayne Dyer Driving home from another trip to the pediatrician, my mom reiterated how insignificant I was: “You’re just like Mom. She’s so weak. You get sick easily. I want to say that when I wholeheartedly accept this nonsense When I tell you that I have been sick for thirty years, I am not exaggerating because I truly believe that I am prone to illness. I come from a long line of women who never got what they wanted. They settle down, submit…
X, formerly known as Twitter, said it expected to be blocked in Brazil after failing to meet a deadline to appoint new legal representatives for the company.The social media network closed its offices in the country earlier this month, saying its representative had been threatened with arrest if she did not comply with what it called “censorship” orders.The months-long dispute began when Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered the suspension of dozens of X accounts in April for allegedly spreading false information.X owner Elon Musk threatened to reactivate the accounts and described Judge Moraes as a “tyrant” and “dictator.”Judge…
New video loaded: UN to launch polio vaccine campaign in GazatranscriptBacktranscriptUN to launch polio vaccine campaign in GazaThe World Health Organization’s top representative in Gaza said Israel has agreed to temporarily suspend military operations in designated areas while children are vaccinated.Two rounds of polio vaccination campaigns will actually begin on September 1st. It is vital that vaccination coverage reaches 90%. You need more than 90% to stop the outbreak, stop the spread within Gaza and prevent international spread. We initially committed to humanitarian pauses targeting specific areas during the campaign. So the central region will be three days and we…
A selection of this week’s best photos from the continent and beyond:Gerald Anderson/Getty ImagesIn Kenya on Saturday, members of the Rendille community gathered…Gerald Anderson/Getty ImagesThe cultural festival was held in the town of Lologo, Marsabit Province.Amr Abdullah Darsh/ReutersEgyptian entrepreneur Ibrahim Abougendy reflected his reflection in a mirror made from recycled car tires at his store in Cairo on Friday.Holly Adams/ReutersA girl flies the flag of the Democratic Republic of Congo (right) at the Notting Hill Carnival in London, England, on Sunday.Philemon Bulawayo/ReutersFans of anime, manga and cosplay dressed up as their favorite characters at the gathering in Harare, Zimbabwe, on…
Getty ImagesTuhetia Paki as the new Maori King in 2006New Zealand’s Maori King Kiingi Tuheitia Pootatau Te Wherowhero VII passed away peacefully at the age of 69, surrounded by his wife and three children. Kiingitanga (Maori King Movement) announced the news on social media on Friday morning local time (Thursday evening GMT).Spokesman Rahui Papa said the king was recovering in hospital from heart surgery just days after celebrating the 18th anniversary of his coronation. “The Kinjitanga people, the Maori community and followers across the country are deeply saddened by the passing of Kinji Tuheitiya,” the spokesman said. “A chief who…
At least a dozen Palestinians have been killed after Israeli forces launched a massive attack in the occupied West Bank.The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said on Wednesday it was beginning “anti-terrorism operations”. On Thursday, 12 people were reported dead in the cities of Jenin and Tulkarem.The Palestinian Health Ministry reported a higher death toll, saying 16 people had died since Wednesday morning. The United Nations has called on Israel to scale down ongoing attacks, and the Palestinian mission to the United Nations has condemned them. U.N. Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called on Israel to immediately halt its actions, saying it “exacerbated…
Serious health challenges can easily be one of the most difficult aspects of life to encounter. Recovery, whether from a chronic illness or injury – whether physical or emotional; many times, it can seem like a long and arduous journey. But it should also be understood that one setback does not mean that all is lost. Having this mindset and approaching it with thought can turn your setbacks into better resets. This guide provides you with practical steps and insights into recovering—and not just recovering, but thriving—from serious health challenges. 1. Confirm your trip You have to take some…