Egypt's recent parliamentary elections faced a big hiccup. Over a quarter of the votes from the first round got canceled. This happened because of some serious issues during voting. The elections are happening in two rounds. They aim to pick the final parliament for President Sisi's third term. The country uses a mixed system. Some seats are for individual candidate...
A heartfelt note from Taylor Swift to Liam Payne is about to go under the hammer. The note, written in 2017, shows Swift's encouragement for Payne's solo career. She praised his song "Bedroom Floor" and wished him luck for a performance at the "Jingle Bell Ball" in London. The note is more than just words on paper. It's a piece of pop culture history. Swift signed i...
Prince William recently shared some personal insights during his trip to Brazil. He talked about how he and Kate, Princess of Wales, handled telling their kids about her cancer diagnosis. William mentioned that being open with children about tough situations is crucial, even if it's a bit of a tightrope walk. He explained that every family goes through hard times, b...
Prince William is in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for a three-day visit focused on environmental issues. He's not just there to see the sights. He's also announcing the winners of his Earthshot Prize. This award celebrates people who are working on solutions to climate change. William has been busy. He's met with former soccer star Cafu, played volleyball on Copacabana B...
Prince William is taking action to back up the brave folks who are fighting to keep the Amazon rainforest safe. He's launching a new plan to support Indigenous communities and environmental activists in Brazil. These groups are often in danger just for trying to protect one of the world's most important ecosystems. The prince is in Brazil for an awards event for his...
Javonte Williams, the talented running back for the Dallas Cowboys, has an inspiring story that starts in a small town in North Carolina. Born and raised in Wallace, Williams has always been a standout athlete. His high school years at Wallace-Rose Hill High School were impressive, with over 2, 000 rushing yards and 27 touchdowns in his senior year alone. But William...
In a surprising turn of events, Israel's parliament has given the initial green light to a bill that would extend Israeli law to the occupied West Bank. This move is seen as a step towards annexation, a highly contentious issue as Palestinians claim this land for their future state. The vote took place while U. S. Vice President JD Vance was visiting Israel. Interes...
Venus Williams is back on the court and proving she still has what it takes to win. At 45 years old, she made a triumphant return to singles play after a long break. Her first match in 16 months was a success, showing she hasn't lost her touch. Williams teamed up with Hailey Baptiste, who is much younger at 23, to win their doubles match. They beat Eugenie Bouchard ...
Liam Neeson, known for his towering presence, once faced an unexpected hurdle in his acting career. In 1987, he tried out for the part of Fezzik in "The Princess Bride. " The director, Rob Reiner, had a clear vision for the role. He wanted someone much taller than Neeson. Neeson recalls the awkward moment. Reiner looked at him with a frown. He turned to the casting ...
Senate Republicans are in a tough spot after the parliamentarian rejected a key part of their bill. This part was about limiting how states could get more Medicaid money. The ruling is a big problem for Republicans. They wanted to use this money to fund tax cuts. Now, they have to change the bill or drop this part completely. Senate Majority Leader John Thune has be...