Leonardo DiCaprio: Here’s looking at you, kid
The child star who became a global pin-up has finally managed to grow up as a leading man. Off-screen? It’s still a work in progress.
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Three funerals to reshape the Middle East
Octogenarian leaders in Iran, Saudi Arabia and Palestine are running out of breath. All three block the road to modernisation. A new generation is waiting to take charge.
Crisis at heart of key Asian ally will rattle White House
South Korea has been, quietly, a huge success story for the West. The US will be concerned by the prospect of chaos in a key ally amid the threat of China in the Pacific.
History of presidential mercy rule traces back to British king
Washington, Jefferson, Reagan and Clinton — they all did it.
Vegan meat, milk not so Earth-friendly
Vegans hoping to save the planet should stick to eating beans and avoid trendy alternatives such as almond milk and lab-grown meat.
Claws out for Jaguar’s pink panther
The concept car, which will form the basis for Jaguar’s highly anticipated electric GT, has attracted widespread ridicule. Critics compared it to the Barbie car and Lady Penelope’s FAB 1 from Thunderbirds.
Queen Camilla pulls out of royal duties as she battles illness
Camilla has been suffering with a chest infection for several weeks since returning from Australia and Samoa.
Another Gandhi in power, or firing line?
Indira Gandhi once said Priyanka might be cut out for politics … that she might be successful in power. Priyanka was 12 at the time.
Middle-aged women exercise more than their daughters
New research from the UK shows middle-aged women prioritise their health after menopause. But they still lag men, the study shows.
Jaguar takes wraps off ‘woke on wheels’
For those expressing faux outrage at the rebranding of Jaguar, or genuinely forlorn at the company’s ‘woke’ overhaul, things may be about to get even worse.
Schumacher’s bodyguard ‘stole 1500 photos in $23m blackmail plot’
Markus Fritsche is alleged to have used his access to all aspects of the F1 champion’s medical care to plan an extortion scheme after he was sacked.
What is happening in Syria and why have rebels attacked now?
The war in Syria was supposed to have ended five years ago – or even more. However, as Israelis and Palestinians have found, there is no such thing as a settled outcome in the modern Middle East.
Hamas releases video of Israeli-American hostage
The video shows Edan Alexander, not seen since he was kidnapped on October 7 last year, expressing disappointment at Benjamin Netanyahu and sending a ‘message’ to Donald Trump | WARNING: DISTRESSING CONTENT
NATO offer can end war: Zelensky
The Ukrainian president said granting membership to unoccupied parts of the country would deter Russia and allow Kyiv to regain territory diplomatically.
One call from Laos and I knew my daughter was going to die
Simone White’s body is being repatriated after she and five others died of methanol poisoning. If it can happen to a bright young lawyer it can happen to anyone, her family says.
Bad back? Why T’ai Chi and Qigong could help
A new study shows that the ancient Chinese techniques alleviate back pain. This is why you should work it into your regular routine.
Zelensky requests NATO deal for unoccupied Ukraine to end war
The Ukrainian President is considering handing over territory in Russia in order to end the ‘hot phase’ of the war, but says NATO membership is needed for the remaining regions of the country.
Canadian hiker found alive after 50 days in icy wilderness
Sam Benastick was frostbitten and close to collapse after temperatures plunged as low as -20C but was able to joke by the time he was reunited with his mother.
NZ’s $118m ship sank after crew left autopilot on
Senior crew didn’t notice the autopilot was still engaged when they struggled to control a thruster and failed to stop HMNZS Manawanui running aground.
Zelensky’s popularity sinks after nearly three years’ war
He may have rallied Ukraine against Russia, but war-weariness and army corruption rows have hurt his image and most voters would prefer he not seek a second term.
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