UN General Assembly enters fourth day
World leaders return to the United Nations headquarters in New York on Friday...
British rising star Owen Cooper has made Emmy history at just 15 years old, becoming the youngest-ever nominee in his acting category for his chilling portrayal in Netflix’s Adolescence.
Owen Cooper, the British teenager starring in Adolescence, has earned a historic Emmy nomination, becoming the youngest nominee in his category. His portrayal of Jamie Miller, a teen accused of murder, has drawn widespread praise.
The four-episode series, filmed in continuous shots, is Netflix’s second most-watched show globally and the most popular UK original, following Baby Reindeer.
Co-stars include Stephen Graham, who also received an Emmy nod, alongside Christine Tremarco, Ashley Walters, and Erin Doherty. Cooper’s natural performance features moments of improvisation, notably his unscripted line “Look at me now!”
Reflecting on his character, Cooper emphasised Jamie’s exposure to damaging online content and the consequences of missed warnings from those around him.
Adolescence closes with a poignant look at a family shattered by tragedy, prompting wider discussions on youth and digital influences.
Shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz remained low on Thursday, as Iran reiterated that it will neither enter into new negotiations with the United States nor re-open the Strait as long as its conditions are not met, despite recent indirect talks in New York mediated by Qatar.
As the Ukraine war is highlighted by some leaders during the United Nations' 81st General Assembly meeting in New York, Russian forces attacked the Ukrainian capital Kyiv early on Thursday with ballistic missiles, killing two people and injuring six, Mayor Vitali Klitschko said.
The 81st UN General Assembly continues in New York on Wednesday, with another day of high-level speeches and diplomatic meetings. The wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, global security and international cooperation remain at the centre of discussions.
Saudi Arabia, Türkiye and Pakistan will hold an urgent high-level meeting under a joint defence pact to discuss ways to support the kingdom amid attacks by Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis. The meeting comes as Tehran seeks to distance itself from the rapid advance of its Houthi allies.
The 81st UN General Assembly has wrapped up its third day in New York on Thursday, with world leaders delivering high-level speeches and holding diplomatic meetings.
In a workshop in Margilan, in eastern Uzbekistan's Fergana Region, silk threads are still being transformed into brightly coloured atlas and adras fabrics using techniques passed down through generations.
An online petition is calling for singer Pink to be removed from her UNICEF role following criticism of Macklemore over his pro-Palestinian remarks during Ed Sheeran’s U.S. tour.
Ed Sheeran has broken his silence over Macklemore’s removal from his U.S. tour following the rapper’s pro-Palestinian remarks, saying the decision was made by promoters and venues rather than him.
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The Carolina Herrera fashion house celebrated its 45th anniversary with a vibrant runway show at New York's Fashion Week on Monday, presenting its spring 2027 collection against a backdrop of sunshine-coloured tulips.
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