Editors Desk

Selena Gomez has shocked fans by taking to social media to share a gorgeous photo of herself in a wedding dress.

 

As a 12-year-old, Nick Cannon had pictures of Mariah Carey on his bedroom wall. Despite a 12-year age gap, he would live his fantasy.

 

One of the world’s most influential countries, France, has been brought to its knees by days of violent protests.

Last year, nearly 40,000 migrants crossed into Canada at an unofficial border crossing at the end of a remote rural road in upstate New York - a record number - to seek asylum. Many are driven by the belief that the country is more welcoming than the US. But can Canada handle the influx?

Beijing has portrayed itself as a potential peacemaker on Ukraine, but its close relationship with Moscow has been on display during visit.

French president fends off efforts to halt his pension revamp and topple his administration

Trade unions have led strikes against proposed rise in pension age, which is now likely to become law

The below-market sale of Credit Suisse has spooked investors but other markets have held up well and central banks are working to keep money flowing

Olivier Dubois, a French journalist who was abducted in Mali's Gao region (north) on April 8, 2021 by the al Qaeda-linked Group to Support Islam and Muslims (GSIM), was released on Monday and taken to neighbouring Niger. Dubois's release came as US hostage Jeff Woodke was freed after more than six years in captivity in Africa. 

This is what it is like to holiday on fashion designer Tommy Hilfiger’s $68.5 million luxury mega yacht.

Djimon Hounsou says he’s still overlooked in Hollywood.

Spotify’s latest update has been heralded as the next big thing, but many have rallied against the platform.

Washington’s gangster-like attempts to take over the social media app reveal an inability to tolerate competition

 

Emma Heming Willis, the wife of actor Bruce Willis, has spoken about the "grief and sadness" she feels over her husband's dementia, as they celebrated his 68th birthday.

Russia’s investigative committee says the ICC prosecutor and judges acted “illegally”

But with Russia and Ukraine fighting for advantage on the battlefield, neither is interested in talks for now

The current law limits the work week to 40 hours plus up to 12 hours of compensated overtime – though in reality, critics say, many workers find themselves under pressure to work longer.

So farewell to Credit Suisse. Founded in 1856, the bank has been a pillar of the Swiss financial sector ever since. Although buffeted by the financial crisis of 2008, Credit Suisse did manage to weather that storm without a government bailout, unlike its rival-turned-rescuer UBS.

The Swiss government said it would provide more than $9 billion "in order to reduce any risks for UBS"  and "potential losses arising from certain assets that UBS takes over as part of the transaction."

The term "japa" comes from the Yoruba word meaning to run or flee and, in recent years, has become something of a buzzword on the streets of cities such as Lagos as a growing number of often young, educated Nigerians look to move abroad to escape unemployment, inflation and low salaries. But this exodus is leaving the country facing a brain-drain, while some warn that those who leave may not find the life they are hoping for abroad.