U.S. Duties on Swiss Watches and the Impact on the Swiss Franc U.S. Tariff Policy on Swiss Watches On April 2, 2025, President Donald Trump announced a significant tariff policy targeting Swiss imports, including a 31% duty on luxury watches, as part of his “Liberation Day” trade strategy. This policy imposed a 10% universal tariff … Read more
On July 28, 2025, Brazilian journalist Clara Nery, a correspondent for Brazil’s Band network, was the victim of an attempted phone theft in Rio de Janeiro’s Botafogo neighborhood moments before going live on the Bora Brasil morning program. While texting on her phone, a motorcyclist approached from behind and tried to snatch it from her … Read more
Anthony Hopkins Wears Kim Kardashian’s Mask and Channels Hannibal Lecter Los Angeles, CA – August 1, 2025 In a surreal twist that has Hollywood buzzing, legendary actor Sir Anthony Hopkins was spotted wearing a hyper-realistic mask designed by Kim Kardashian’s SKIMS brand, transforming him into a modern-day Hannibal Lecter. The 87-year-old Oscar winner, known for … Read more
A tragic accident occurred on the Turin-Bardonecchia highway (A32) on April 16, 2025, resulting in one fatality and three injuries. The collision involved a car and a van near the Susa Est toll booth in the direction of Turin. The 52-year-old driver of the car was pronounced dead at the scene, while the three occupants … Read more
Martina Oppelli, Denied Assisted Suicide in Italy, Dies in Switzerland Trieste, Italy – July 31, 2025 – Martina Oppelli, a 49-year-old Italian woman from Trieste who suffered from multiple sclerosis for over 20 years, has died in Switzerland after pursuing assisted suicide. Oppelli, who was tetraplegic and endured extreme suffering, had been denied access to … Read more
Former AS Roma Player Carles Pérez Hospitalized After Dog Bite Incident Thessaloniki, Greece – July 30, 2025 Carles Pérez, the 27-year-old Spanish footballer currently on loan at Aris Thessaloniki from Celta de Vigo, was hospitalized on Wednesday following a shocking incident in which a dog bit him in the genital area. The attack, which occurred … Read more
I’m assuming you’re referring to the recent air traffic control (ATC) failure in the UK that caused widespread flight disruptions, as this aligns with your mention of “chaos at airports in Great Britain affecting thousands.” This event, reported on July 30, 2025, significantly impacted major UK airports and had ripple effects on global air travel. … Read more
Chiara Pellacani and Matteo Santoro, now celebrated as world champion divers, began their diving journey together as children in Rome, Italy. The two, who have known each other since their school days and even spent vacations together as kids, started competing as a synchronized diving pair around 2018, when Santoro was about 12 and Pellacani … Read more
Jonathan David, nicknamed “Iceman” for his cool-headedness under pressure, has expressed his readiness to make an impact at Juventus. In his first press conference with the club, the 25-year-old Canadian striker, who recently joined on a free transfer from Lille, spoke about his ambition to replicate his impressive scoring record in Serie A. David, who … Read more
West Nile Virus Claims Another Life in Campania, Italy’s Death Toll Reaches Eight Naples, Italy – July 30, 2025 Italy is grappling with a growing public health concern as the West Nile virus (WNV) claims another victim in the Campania region, bringing the nationwide death toll to eight this year. The latest fatality, a 70-year-old … Read more