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Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez’s multi-day wedding in Venice is making headlines—not just for its celebrity guest list and luxury, but also for the backlash it has sparked among local activists.
The fourth richest person in the world, Jeff Bezos and journalist Lauren Sanchez began their lavish three-day wedding celebration in Venice on Thursday, with a guest list including Bill Gates, Oprah Winfrey, Queen Rania of Jordan, and the Kardashian sisters. Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner arrived earlier for sightseeing.
Around 250 high-profile guests will attend, with many seen entering the cloisters of Madonna dell’Orto on Thursdsay evening for the open-air welcome.
However, the $50 million event has stirred local protests, with activists accusing the billionaire couple of symbolising the "sell-off" of Venice. A banner reading “The 1% ruins the world” was unfurled in St Mark’s Square as part of the demonstrations.
Bezos and Sanchez have donated more than one million euros to protect Venice’s fragile lagoon.
The couple is staying at the luxury Aman hotel and will hold a symbolic ceremony on San Giorgio Island on Friday.
Celebrations will conclude with a gala at the Arsenale on Saturday.
City officials defended the event, saying high-end tourism supports the local economy better than mass tourism.
AnewZ has learned that India has once again blocked Azerbaijan’s application for full membership in the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation, while Pakistan’s recent decision to consider diplomatic relations with Armenia has been coordinated with Baku as part of Azerbaijan’s peace agenda.
A day of mourning has been declared in Portugal to pay respect to victims who lost their lives in the Lisbon Funicular crash which happened on Wednesday evening.
A Polish Air Force pilot was killed on Thursday when an F-16 fighter jet crashed during a training flight ahead of the 2025 Radom International Air Show.
Video from the USGS (United States Geological Survey) showed on Friday (19 September) the Kilauea volcano in Hawaii erupting and spewing lava.
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Television host Jimmy Kimmel returned to U.S. late-night television on Tuesday defending political satire against what he said is Trump administration "bullying", six days after his on-air remarks about the murder of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk led Walt Disney to suspend his show.
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Robert Redford, the Oscar-winning actor and director who became a champion of independent film, died at his home in Provo, Utah, on Tuesday (16 September). He was 89.
The Netherlands has joined four European nations in pledging to boycott the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if Israel remains in the line-up, citing concerns over Gaza and press freedom.
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