After Donald Trump sniped back at LeBron James’ suggestion that he fuels American racial divides, support has flooded in for the NBA great — including from the US president’s own wife, Melania. In an interview…
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#Travel: Morocco’s ancient city of Volubilis rises again
Situated in a fertile plain at the foot of Mount Zerhoun, the sprawling remains of Morocco’s oldest Roman site — Volubilis — have survived pillage and long periods of neglect. After decades of decay, however,…
Kenyan women lead bold revival of libraries’ faded glory
Despite the dilapidated state of Nairobi’s McMillan library, a handful of Kenyans still seek out its 1930s neoclassical grandeur, complete with granite columns on its imposing facade. They are drawn more by the tranquil refuge…
Ariana Grande, Shawn Mendes among performers at MTV awards
Pop stars Ariana Grande and Shawn Mendes will be among the performers at the MTV Video Music Awards on August 20, the network announced Thursday. Announcing the first batch of appearances for the live broadcast…
Glamour girl turned duchess: Meghan tones down
Muted colours, long dresses and chaste necklines: Meghan has had to tone down her fashion choices since marrying Prince Harry in May but still occasionally displays some of her past style. It was a question…
The Frenchest story ever? Eiffel Tower closes as staff go on strike
The Eiffel Tower closed to the public on Wednesday afternoon as staff went on strike over how to organise tourists visits to the monument. Staff from the Eiffel Tower operating company, SETE, are protesting how…
Conde Nast says Anna Wintour not leaving Vogue
Glossy magazine empire Conde Nast on Tuesday quashed months of rumors about the impending departure of Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour, declaring that the magazine’s 30-year veteran was staying “indefinitely.” “Anna Wintour is an incredibly talented…
Nicki Minaj hunting for Tracy Chapman as album waits
Rapper Nicki Minaj said Wednesday that she is pushing back her new album as she desperately seeks to reach Tracy Chapman to clear a sample. Chapman, the deep-voiced and intensely private folk singer behind socially…
Rappers brawl delays Paris flights
Flights at a Paris airport were delayed Wednesday after a brawl between French rap stars Booba and Kaaris and their entourages. The two rappers were held for questioning after the fight, which forced officials at…
Some hospital bacteria growing ‘tolerant’ to sanitizers: study
Some hospital superbugs are growing increasingly tolerant to alcohol-based disinfectants found in hand washes and sanitizers, allowing increasing infections to take hold, an Australian study warned Wednesday. Hand rubs and washes that contain disinfectants based…