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A painting looted by the Nazis from the Goudstikker collection has been discovered in the home of descendants of Hendrik Seyffardt, a prominent Dutch SS collaborator. Art detective Arthur Brand was approached by a family member who wanted the artwork returned to the original heirs. Lawyers for the Goudstikker heirs have confirmed the painting was stolen and are seeking restitution.
Pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics, alleging the company used her photograph on television packaging without permission. She seeks at least $15 million in damages for copyright, trademark, and publicity rights violations. Samsung denies the claims, stating it had authorization through a content partner.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is facing a leadership challenge after Labour suffered heavy losses in local elections. Backbencher Catherine West has said she will stand for the leadership if no cabinet minister steps forward by Monday, while other potential candidates weigh bids.
As the 2026 World Cup approaches, all 48 qualified teams have selected base camps from a FIFA-approved catalogue. England will be based at Swope Soccer Village and Argentina at the Sporting KC Training Center, both in Kansas City, where the Netherlands and Algeria have also chosen to stay. The camps will serve as hubs for training and preparations ahead of the group stage, with teams advancing to the knockouts able to extend their stay or relocate.
Thousands of fans gathered in Vienna as the 70th Eurovision Song Contest opened amid renewed boycott calls over Israel's participation. Five countries have withdrawn, and over 1,000 artists have joined the protest, while Finland enters as the heavy favourite.
Niger's military government has suspended nine major French media outlets, citing threats to public order and national security. Reporters Without Borders condemned the decision as 'abusive' and part of a coordinated strategy to repress press freedom in the Sahel. Some Nigeriens support the ban, viewing it as a stand against perceived imperialist influence.
A Frontier Airlines flight from Denver to Los Angeles struck and killed a person who had breached the airport's perimeter fence and entered the runway during takeoff. The incident, which occurred late Friday night, resulted in minor injuries to 12 passengers, five of whom were hospitalized. Authorities have identified the deceased as 41-year-old Michael Mott, who died by suicide, according to the Denver medical examiner.
Daniel Dubois recovered from two early knockdowns to defeat Fabio Wardley by 11th-round stoppage, winning the WBO heavyweight title in a bloody all-British clash. Referee Howard Foster's decision to let the fight continue drew criticism from analysts and Wardley's corner. Promoter Frank Warren confirmed a rematch clause.
Mount Dukono in Indonesia erupted on Friday, trapping 20 hikers and killing three, including two Singaporeans. Rescue efforts have been hampered by continued eruptions and bad weather, with two Singaporean hikers confirmed dead on Sunday.
A Palestinian family in the occupied West Bank says Israeli settlers forced them to exhume and rebury their father’s body hours after his funeral, claiming the cemetery land belonged to a nearby Israeli settlement. The UN Human Rights Office condemned the incident as 'appalling and emblematic of the dehumanisation of Palestinians.' The Israeli military denied giving reburial instructions.
Greek authorities conducted a controlled explosion of a naval drone found in a cave near the island of Lefkada, carrying an estimated 100kg of explosives. The drone is suspected to be of Ukrainian origin, possibly intended to target Russian shipping, but officials have stopped short of confirming its exact origins. The incident has sparked political debate over Greece's maritime security preparedness.
This year's Victory Day parade in Moscow's Red Square was noticeably scaled back, with no military hardware on display and fewer attendees due to security fears. The subdued event, coupled with a last-minute US-brokered ceasefire, signals a shift in the optics of Russia's annual show of strength.
After Labour's worst local election performance, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has appointed former PM Gordon Brown and former deputy leader Harriet Harman to advisory roles. The move aims to ease pressure on his leadership as some MPs call for a timeline for his departure.
John Swinney declared victory for the SNP in Scotland's Holyrood elections, marking a fifth consecutive win. Labour suffered a historic defeat, tying with Reform UK for second place, while the Scottish Greens saw a surge. Swinney signaled plans to coordinate with nationalist leaders in Wales and Northern Ireland to challenge UK government policies.
Steve Hilton, a former Downing Street adviser to David Cameron and a Fox News host, is leading in some polls for the Republican primary in the California governor's race, despite the state's Democratic leanings. His candidacy has drawn attention for his unconventional style and a recent social media gaffe involving a taco. Hilton has been endorsed by Donald Trump and promises to reduce taxes and tackle affordability.
With just weeks to go before the 2026 FIFA World Cup, broadcast deals for India and China — two of the world's most populous nations — remain unsigned. Talks are ongoing, but cost disputes, time-zone challenges, and market-specific dynamics have stalled agreements, leaving millions of fans uncertain about how they will watch the tournament.
The US State Department announced it will revoke passports of parents who owe significant child support, starting Friday with those owing $100,000 or more, and later expanding to all owing over $2,500. The policy, based on a 1996 law, aims to enforce child support obligations and has collected $657 million since 1998.
A year after the brief but intense India-Pakistan conflict, ties remain frozen, with no formal diplomacy, closed borders, and the Indus Waters Treaty in abeyance. Analysts warn that the next crisis may be more dangerous, as the US role as mediator has become more complicated.
A German holidaymaker has won a court case against his tour operator after being unable to find sunloungers for his family on a Greek island because other guests reserved them with towels. The Hanover court ruled that the operator failed to enforce the resort's own rules on towel blocking and awarded the family €986.70, nearly three times the initial refund.
Health authorities worldwide are urgently tracing passengers who disembarked from the MV Hondius cruise ship before an outbreak of hantavirus was detected. The virus has killed three people, and eight others are suspected to have contracted it, as the WHO monitors citizens in at least 12 countries.