Prince Laurent of Belgium has legally recognized 26-year-old Clément Vandenkerckhove as his son. The former car salesman, born from a relationship with singer Wendy Van Wanten, will hold the title of prince but remains excluded from the royal succession and public funding.
Freiburg's 2017 town hall at Fehrenbachallee is a surplus-energy building that generates more electricity than it consumes. By integrating high-performance solar panels into its façade and roof with advanced insulation and heat recovery, it serves as a model for sustainable urban architecture.
About 8% of homeowners in the fire-devastated Wang Fuk Court, Hong Kong, have not yet accepted the government's buy-back offer, set to expire August 31, with 91.9% having submitted acceptance letters and 65.7% signed sale agreements.
Hong Kong's first five-year plan will boost quality jobs, youth entrepreneurship, and housing mobility via the Northern Metropolis project, Chief Executive John Lee announced during a public consultation town hall.
Calls for an independent investigation into Hobart's Deputy Lord Mayor Zelinda Sherlock will be debated privately, following an email from Councillor Louise Elliot, likened to blackmail and referred to Tasmania Police. The dispute stems from Cr Sherlock taking council lounge food, a matter Tasmania's Integrity Commission found not to be misconduct.
Spain secured their second FIFA World Cup title, defeating Argentina 1-0. However, victory celebrations in Ciudad Rodrigo were tragically marred when a historic fountain collapsed, killing a 13-year-old boy and injuring two others, turning a moment of national joy into profound grief.
Disney Plus is reportedly exploring the possibility of introducing a free streaming tier, according to a Business Insider report citing an internal company town hall. The move is seen as a strategy to compete with platforms like YouTube and retain viewer attention.
Republican Rep. Mike Flood of Nebraska faced significant backlash, including boos and jeers, from constituents at a town hall in Bellevue. Audience members expressed strong disapproval of President Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" and cuts to programs like food stamps, with one attendee advising Flood to "read the room."
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi will lead a nationwide campaign of town hall discussions starting in Kota on June 17, addressing issues like NEET paper leaks and youth unemployment. The initiative aims to unite students and affected youth to demand accountability for examination failures.
Palestinian pop star Saint Levant captivated Melbourne with his Australian debut, blending R&B, Arabic rhythms, and French lyrics with politically charged messages about Palestine. The concert featured calls for solidarity and a surprise appearance by his father.
Bianca Jagger's unconventional 1971 wedding suit is inspiring a new wave of brides, including Dua Lipa and Amal Clooney. Experts cite its nonconformist attitude and gender-bending style as key appeals.
Pop star Dua Lipa and actor Callum Turner married at Old Marylebone Town Hall in London on Sunday. The intimate ceremony was attended by family and friends, with the couple planning a three-day celebration in Sicily.
La popstar Dua Lipa e l'attore Callum Turner si sono sposati con una cerimonia civile a Londra il 31 maggio. I festeggiamenti proseguiranno in Sicilia con circa 300 invitati.
The Metropolitan Police's proposed £50m deal with US AI firm Palantir to combat crime is controversial, raising questions about public service delivery, data privacy, and reliance on 'big tech'. Sadiq Khan blocked the deal citing procurement rule breaches and ethical concerns.
PlayStation is reportedly ending PC releases for its major single-player games, according to Bloomberg's Jason Schreier. Hermen Hulst confirmed the strategy shift, though online games will still be multi-platform. Microsoft is also reevaluating Xbox exclusives.
A town hall meeting in Pennsylvania saw over 225 attendees express frustration over the state's handling of rapid data center development, citing concerns over electricity prices, water use, noise, and rural industrialization.
A hedgehog was rescued from a rusty drain pipe outside Markinch town hall in Fife after being stuck for at least four days. The animal, initially thought to be a baby, turned out to be a chunky adult male weighing 982g. Rescuers from Burntisland Hedgehog Haven used cooking oil to lubricate the pipe and eventually freed the creature, which was found covered in 37 ticks.
Days after being named Apple's next CEO, John Ternus walked into a town hall and told employees what Apple won't do with AI: ship technology for technology's sake. With Siri still broken after two years of missed promises, Ternus laid out a two-part AI philosophy—one focused on internal data, the other on products that actually work. The question is whether Apple's restrained approach wins or falls further behind.
Days after being named Apple's next CEO, John Ternus walked into a town hall and told employees what Apple won't do with AI: ship technology for technology's sake. With Siri still broken after two years of missed promises, Ternus laid out a two-part AI philosophy—one focused on internal data, the other on products that actually work. The question is whether Apple's restrained approach wins or falls further behind.
One hundred Italian chefs gathered at Chelsea Town Hall this weekend to attempt the Guinness World Record for the longest tiramisu, surpassing the previous record of 273.5 metres set by Milanese Galbani. The record-breaking dessert used 50,000 ladyfinger biscuits and more than 3,000 eggs, assembled live on site according to Guinness rules. Organizer Mirko Ricci, who previously held the record in 2017 before losing it to another Italian team in 2019, said the attempt was a thank you to the United Kingdom and in honour of the King and Royal Family.
Keir Starmer has insisted the 'vast majority' of the parliamentary Labour party supports his leadership despite calls for his resignation over the Peter Mandelson ambassadorial appointment controversy. The Prime Minister told the Sunday Times he believes Labour can still win the next general election, while his former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney is expected to testify before the foreign affairs committee on Tuesday about the circumstances surrounding Mandelson's hiring.
Xbox CEO Asha Sharma has had a busy week. Sharma held an internal town hall with Xbox employees today, just days after announcing an Xbox Game Pass price cut, commenting on the status of the Xbox mobile store, and teasing a mysterious Xbox and Discord partnership. One of the items on the agenda for the […]
