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Stephen Schwarzman, the most powerful man on Wall Street, who manages $1.4 trillion and yet proudly wears a $140 Swatch, has taken delivery of his brand-new $400 million superyacht, aptly named Destiny Stephen Schwarzman oversees one of the world’s biggest investment firms, yet he is often spotted wearing colourful Swatch watches that cost about $140…

US launched fresh strikes on Iranian military and strategic sites, while Iran retaliated by targeting US-linked military facilities across the Gulf The fragile ceasefire between United States and Iran effectively collapsed after both countries launched fresh military strikes on Thursday, expanding the conflict across the Gulf and raising fears of a wider regional war.The latest…

Iran used the funeral ceremonies for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei as a carefully orchestrated display of regional influence, religious symbolism and diplomatic hierarchy, deploying Quran recitations to send messages to allies, rivals and friends alike.The funeral, which moved through Tehran, Qom, Najaf and Karbala before the final burial in Mashhad, was as much a…

Rishabh Agarwal addressed the viral claim that he left $1M job offer from Meta to start his own Periodic Labs (right) which is building an AI scientist. Indian techie Rishabh Agarwal is a known name in the AI space, as the IIT Bombay graduate has been building Periodic Labs, an AI startup. Last year, around…

MP Rupert Lowe has criticised changing demographic trends in England and Wales after new official figures showed “Muhammad” was the most popular name given to baby boys for the third consecutive year.The reaction came after the Office for National Statistics (ONS) released its annual list of baby names for 2025, showing Muhammad retained the top…

Mosque effigy atop Northern Ireland bonfire A replica of a mosque placed atop a towering loyalist bonfire in Northern Ireland has sparked widespread condemnation, with politicians, community leaders and rights groups describing it as an act of anti-Muslim hatred and intimidation.Police have arrested a 56-year-old man on suspicion of offences linked to stirring up hatred…

Nanoplastics found in Antarctic soils for first time, suggesting long-range atmospheric transport Scientists have detected nanoplastics in Antarctic soil for the first time. This provides fresh evidence that tiny plastic particles can travel through the atmosphere and reach some of the most remote places on Earth. But how is it even possible?The study was published…

Scientists say Lake Powell should be drained to help save Lake Mead as Colorado River crisis deepens (Associated Press file photo) Scientists have suggested that instead of continuing to keep large amounts of water in Lake Powell, the reservoir should gradually be drained and the water stored in Lake Mead instead.The proposal comes as both…

Orlando Bloom, his Beverly Hills home (AP file photos) Actor Orlando Bloom’s former Beverly Hills home is back on the market, this time as a luxury rental with an asking price of $31,000 a month.The fully furnished property still features many of the custom design changes Bloom made after buying the home in 2017. He…

A 2,500-year-old warrior prince tomb found in Italy had a chariot, helmet and weapons still inside Archaeologists in Italy have uncovered the 2,500-year-old tomb of a pre-Roman warrior prince along the country’s Adriatic coast, shedding new light on the Piceni, an ancient civilisation that left behind very few written records.The royal burial was found in…