Prince Harry is facing criticism after dominating headlines on Queen Camilla's birthday. The controversy surrounds his decision to take center stage at the event, overshadowing other royal family members. This comes as Prince Harry and his team met with King Charles' communications chief and loyal aides from both camps at a London private members' club to discuss reconciliation efforts.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1329191-princess-eugenie-returns-to-new-york-as-peace-talk-with-harry-beginsPresident Donald Trump's administration withheld over $6 billion in federal grants for various programs, including after-school and summer programs, adult literacy and English language instruction, as part of a review to align spending with White House priorities. Republican senators expressed concern that the withheld money supported "radical left-wing programs" that had bipartisan backing, citing them as critical to local communities.
https://www.khou.com/article/news/nation-world/education-department-will-release-some-frozen-grants-after-school-summer-programs/507-f9579831-a0ee-4d7b-80f2-0af08268945aSouth Korea's prehistoric petroglyphs in Bangucheon have received a UNESCO World Heritage designation, raising hopes for their inscription. The site, located within the Sayeon Dam reservoir, has sparked concerns over water management as preserving it requires keeping water levels low. The government plans to install floodgates at the dam by 2030, which would cut Ulsan's daily water supply by approximately 49,000 tons, prompting resistance from neighboring regions worried about agricultural shortages.
https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-07-18/opinion/meanwhile/World-Heritage-designation-raises-hopes-and-questions-in-Ulsan/2355239Queen Elizabeth sat alongside Anna Wintour and Angela Kelly during Richard Quinn's runway show in 2018. The Queen's style formula featured shift dresses paired with tailored coats, often in bright colours to stand out. During fittings for her book "Dressing The Queen", a toile was used to check the shape, length, and fit of outfits that could take up to half a day to complete. Kelly's team meticulously prepared the Queen's outfit, including accessories like brooches, gloves, handbags, shoes, and even umbrellas with transparent frames and matching handles and trim.
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/royals/article-14634643/inside-queen-elizabeth-private-dress-fittings.htmlUS President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on Russian exports and "secondary tariffs" on countries with trade links to Russia. India, China, and Brazil are among the major buyers of Russian crude oil despite Western sanctions imposed due to Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Pakistan has extended its airspace ban on Indian airlines until August 23.
https://www.thenews.com.pk/print/1329277-india-rejects-nato-chief-s-threat-of-secondary-sanctions-over-ties-with-russiaBenicio Del Toro, Mia Threapleton, and Michael Cera attended a photo call for "The Phoenician Scheme" at the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France, alongside director Wes Anderson.
https://www.upi.com/Entertainment_News/Movies/2025/07/18/phoenican-scheme-peacock-streaming-july-25/6021752864021/Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese must disavow and abandon a report on antisemitism written by Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke's envoy, Jillian Segal. The report has been criticized for its lack of evidence, with some Jewish figures disputing the claims of rising antisemitism. Segal's recommendations to defund institutions that present views deemed "antisemitic" are seen as a threat to free speech and cultural diversity.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/to-defend-our-democracy-pm-must-disavow-and-abandon-segal-report-20250717-p5mfpd.htmlA violent clash between student leader Nahid Islam's National Citizen Party (NCP) and supporters of ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina's Awami League has exposed deep political fault lines in Bangladesh. The incident, which resulted in at least four deaths and dozens of injuries, occurred in Gopalganj district, a stronghold of the Awami League and home to a mausoleum dedicated to Sheikh Mujibur Rahman. Analysts warn that this may signal the emergence of a new political bloc comprising the NCP and right-wing Jamaat-e-Islami, positioning itself against both the Awami League and its rival, the Bangladesh Nationalist Party (BNP).
https://www.scmp.com/week-asia/politics/article/3318745/has-bangladeshs-post-hasina-transition-hit-violent-roadblock?module=top_story&pgtype=sectionA bus carrying school students overturned and fell 20ft down a steep embankment on the A396 Cutcombe Hill between Wheddon Cross and Timberscombe, resulting in one child's death. Emergency services, including five helicopters, responded to the scene. Floral tributes were laid outside Minehead Middle School, where the incident occurred, with staff and students from nearby Kingsmead School leaving a condolence card with flowers.
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