When Russian billionaire Andrey Melnichenko commissioned Motor Yacht A, he wanted a vessel that would redefine luxury yachting. Designed by Philippe Starck and built by German shipyard Blohm+Voss, the futuristic superyacht quickly became one of the most recognisable private vessels in the world. But instead of making headlines solely for its radical design, it became…

Top US military commander in Middle East advised halting Hormuz bombing After nearly two weeks of sustained attacks around the Strait of Hormuz and repeated warnings from President Donald Trump that military action could intensify, the US abruptly paused its bombing campaign on Friday. The decision, according to multiple reports, was driven less by diplomacy…

A ship sails through the Lemaire Channel in Antarctica (AP file photo) A new study has found that several former Antarctic tour guides decided to leave their jobs because they could no longer balance their love for the continent with the environmental impact of the tourism industry. Researchers spoke to 25 former guides who said…

Former South Korea president Yoon Suk Yeol was on Monday sentenced to 18 months in prison, suspended for three years, after a Seoul court found him guilty of making false statements during his successful 2022 presidential campaign.The verdict adds to a string of criminal cases against the ousted leader and, if upheld on appeal, could…