Politics

Life is “filled with noise” but not at a Finnish hairdresser’s that has introduced a “silent service” for customers. At Kati Hakomeri’s salon in Helsinki, customers can ask to avoid “polite chitchat about the weather, weekend plans and future holiday …

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Spain’s Costa de la Luz, or Coast of Light, sweeps in a great arc from the Straits of Gibraltar up to the Portuguese border. It is an elemental land of “vivid, piercing” light, as its name suggests, but also “endless” …

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This is “the fourth film in the Planet of the Apes reboot franchise, and while the term ‘reboot franchise’ might make you want to swing quickly from the trees in the opposite direction, it’s actually not bad”, said Brian Viner …

Taylor-ing worship  A church in Heidelberg is hoping to recruit younger members to its congregation by appealing to Taylor Swift fans. Priest Vincenzo Petracca delivered two services dedicated to the pop star on Sunday that featured pink programmes and musical …

Slovakia’s interior minister warned the country could be on the brink of “civil war” after the attempted assassination of Prime Minister Robert Fico laid bare the country’s bitter political divides. The populist leader was shot multiple times and gravely wounded in the town of Handlova …

What happened Gov. Greg Abbott (R-Texas) on Thursday granted a full pardon to Daniel Perry, a former U.S. Army sergeant sentenced to 25 years in jail in 2023 for fatally shooting protester Garrett Foster, a U.S. Air Force veteran, during …

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What happened Trucks carrying humanitarian aid to Gaza from a newly built floating pier anchored in the Mediterranean began arriving on the Gaza shore Friday morning, the Pentagon said, a day after the U.S. finished constructing the quay. Who said …

What happened The Supreme Court ruled 7-2 on Thursday that the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s funding mechanism is constitutional, rejecting the latest conservative-backed challenge to the agency. Justice Clarence Thomas wrote the majority opinion, while fellow conservative Justices Samuel Alito …

‘Republicans are doubling (and tripling) down on abortion restrictions’ Grace Segers in The New Republic Republican lawmakers are out of touch with voters on abortion access, says Grace Segers. “GOP-controlled legislatures continue to introduce and enact measures restricting abortion even …

Dating app users may soon be able to avoid awkward meet-ups with potential partners by using AI “concierges” to do the dating for them. Users would have an AI avatar programmed with their “interests, likes, dislikes, even conversation habits”, said …

This week the Vatican is playing host to an international conference on climate change, at which many of the world’s mayors and governors will discuss how we can adapt to the challenges of global warming. Could religious leaders help to …

A state of emergency has been declared in the French Pacific territory of New Caledonia following three days of unrest that has left five people dead and dozens more injured. The catalyst for the disorder is new legislation that would …

 Stars from reality TV shows “Love Island” and “The Only Way is Essex” (Towie) are among nine people charged by the UK Financial Conduct Authority. “Towie” stars Yazmin Oukhellou (pictured), 30, and Lauren Goodger, 37, former “Love Island” contestants Biggs …

This week’s headlines have ranged from the truly shocking attempted assassination of Slovakia’s prime minister to the all-too-predictable closure of a livestreaming ‘portal’ between New York City and Dublin following complaints of ‘lewd’ acts. To get all the news that …

Cold lava cascades down the side of Mount Marapi in Indonesia  (Image credit: Devi Rahman / AFP / Getty Images) The aurora borealis illuminates the night sky above the desert near Las Vegas (Image credit: David Becker / ZUMA Press …

When you make a purchase using links on our site, The Week may earn a commission. All reviews are written independently by our editorial team. Hearing the familiar strains of “Pomp and Circumstance” means one thing: commencement season has arrived. …

Minnesota is making swift changes — literally. Following a series of controversial ticket mishaps surrounding Taylor Swift concerts, the Gopher State passed new legislation to help protect ticket buyers from ticketing platform chicanery. The legislation, signed on May 7 by Minnesota …

El Niño is on its way out just as summer is approaching. The weather phenomenon was heavily responsible for the extreme heat of last summer, so summer 2024 has the potential to look different. However, scientists say that the heat …

There is a fight brewing on Capitol Hill, but it may not be the one you’re expecting. Members of Congress have reached a boiling point — over an airport. Specifically, a group of politicians are feuding over the recent allowance of …

Americans are increasingly facing capital gains tax when they sell their homes. In 2023, “roughly 8%” of home sales were hit with capital gains tax, which marks “more than double the share in 2019,” said The Wall Street Journal, citing …

This week marks a notable anniversary: 20 years since America’s first legal same-sex marriages were performed in Massachusetts. The ceremonies, featuring seven couples, came after the state’s top court ruled that the Massachusetts Constitution “forbids the creation of second-class citizens.” …

This week’s question: Some remote workers have started using Disney World and its many onsite cafes as a co-working space. If Disney were to build a new theme park ride that could be enjoyed by guests who are busy tapping away …

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