New renderings released for the three&bedroom Riads at Sir Richard Branson's Moroccan retreat, which will re&open in full following post&earthquake restorations
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EU denounces Iraqi law threatening LGBTQ+ community with prison
The law imposes 10 to 15-year prison sentences for same-sex relationships and lesser penalties for gender-transition procedures or advocacy for certain organisations. The European Union has expressed concern in a recent statement after the Iraqi parliament passed new anti-LGBTQ+ legislation.The EU External Action Office suggests that the new law not only goes against the International Covenant … [Read More...]
Iranian rapper Toomaj Salehi sentenced to death for protesting against government
Popular rapper Toomaj Salehi has been sentenced to death in Iran, for supporting nationwide protests sparked by the death of Mahsa Amini. Dissident rapper Toomaj Salehi has been given a death sentence for his involvement in the widespread protests that swept Iran in 2022.“An order for the execution of Toomaj Salehi has been issued,” Salehi’s lawyer Amir Raesian stated.The rapper has been … [Read More...]
Ukraine moves to limit human rights of citizens under martial law
Kyiv notified the European Council that the rights and freedoms of Ukrainians may be restricted under martial law as it moves to expand military conscription. Ukraine's Ministry of Justice has updated a list of rights and freedoms of Ukrainian people and informed the European Council of the update, according to local media. Under martial law, the military leadership of Ukraine has the … [Read More...]
Cannes 2024: Full Competition Jury announced – featuring Omar Sy, Lily Gladstone and Eva Green
Eva Green, Lily Gladstone, Omar Sy and Hirokazu Kore-eda are amongst this year's Cannes Competition Jury members, joining 'Barbie' director Greta Gerwig. The full Cannes Film Festival jury has been announced, and it’s looking mighty good.The eight members of its main Competition jury join previously announced president Greta Gerwig in deciding the Palme d’Or and other key prizes at 77th … [Read More...]
Thousands protest in Georgia against controversial foreign influence law
Georgia’s President Salome Zourabichvili has said she would veto the law if it is passed by parliament but the ruling party can override the veto by collecting 76 votes. Thousands of people in Georgia have again taken to the streets of the capital Tbilisi to protest against the controversial foreign influence transparency law.The divisive draft law requires media and non-commercial … [Read More...]
IHG’s Vignette Collection builds pace
IHG Hotels & Resorts is building momentum with its Vignette Collection brand, which was launched in summer 2021. To date the group has opened eleven Vignette properties, and has a further 23 committed to its development pipeline. The brand brings together a range of luxury and lifestyle properties, aiming to deliver guests a “one-of-a-kind stay” in hotels that range from city centre … [Read More...]
International Criminal Court considering issuing arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The International Criminal Court is probing Israel's actions in the West Bank and Gaza, independent of other cases at the International Court of Justice, such as South Africa's genocide claims against Israel in Gaza. Israeli media are reporting the government has received indications from legal officials that the International Criminal Court is considering issuing arrest warrants for senior … [Read More...]
Protests erupt in Italy as G7 ministers meet to discuss climate crisis
The Group of Seven will meet in Turin on Monday, in the first big session of environment talks since the world pledged to transition away from coal, oil and gas at the UN's COP28 climate summit in December. Dozens of protesters demonstrated in the northern Italian city of Turin on Sunday, blocking a highway and setting fire to images of world leaders. The demonstrators claimed that the G7 … [Read More...]
‘Don’t make it a hassle to invest in Europe’: Why has the EU fallen behind its competitors?
“None of those goals will be achievable if we don't get back into a growth mode in Europe,” says Business Europe President, Fredrik Persson There are 44 countries in Europe and across all of them there’s an estimated 32 million active enterprises, according to 2022 data from the European Commission.However, growth has been pretty bleak in the past few years. The European Central Bank (ECB) … [Read More...]
Markets this week: Focus will be on Eurozone CPI and Fed Rate Decision
This week, the financial market will centre on the Eurozone's flash CPI data for insights into the ECB's rate path, while attention will also be on the Federal Reserve's monetary policy meeting to gauge investment sentiment. The financial markets are poised for a bustling week ahead, featuring the Eurozone's flash CPI, the Fed's interest rate decision, and the US non-farm payroll report. The … [Read More...]