Singer Katy Perry confessed that she feels "beaten and depressed" due to the negative public reaction to her recent space trip. However, she received strong support from fans ahead of her upcoming world tour.
In 2024, low-budget horror films became the most profitable, topping the Deadline rating. Among the leaders: "A Quiet Place: Day One", "Nosferatu" and "Smile 2".
April 30 is Walpurgis Night with pagan roots, Border Guard Day, International Noise Awareness Day, and other events. The memory of the Holy Apostle James is honored.
George Santos sentenced for forging resume and stealing data to finance campaign. He must pay $373,000 in compensation.
Actress Blake Lively attended the Time100 Gala in a luxurious fuchsia Zuhair Murad dress, complementing the look with jewelry. She was accompanied by her husband, Ryan Reynolds.
Meghan Markle reported that her son Archie will soon lose a tooth, just like Prince Louis in a photo published by Kate. Megan was also accused of copying the style of Kate's children.
In the first quarter of 2025, 111 luxury homes worth $1. 9 billion were sold in Dubai. Analysts fear that global instability may affect the market.
In New York's Times Square, Tunde Onakoya and Shawn Martinez set a new world record by playing chess for 64 hours straight. The event entered the Guinness Book of Records.
On Saturday, April 19, mass protests against the administration of President Donald Trump began in US cities. People spoke out against civil rights violations, attempts to deport immigrants, and cuts to the federal government.
The Trump Towers project is expanding in India. A second 51-story Trump Residences Gurgaon tower with 298 apartments will be built in Gurgaon, bringing in 35 billion rupees in revenue.
In Lebanon, the film "Snow White" was banned due to the participation of Israeli actress Gal Gadot in it. Previously, the film "Captain America" was banned for the same reason.
Harvey Weinstein's retrial begins in New York. He is accused of forced oral sex in 2006, he pleads not guilty.
In London, the new Kidbrooke Village development has become a thriving ecosystem for people and wildlife. Through collaboration with environmentalists, developers have created a harmonious environment.
Tourism in Europe is leading to a housing shortage, displacing locals. In Italy, Portugal, and Spain, city residents are protesting to ban Airbnb-like rental platforms.
A helicopter crash occurred over the Hudson River in the USA. Among the victims are Agustin Escobar, head of Siemens in Spain, his wife, three children and the pilot of the charter flight.
A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in Lower Manhattan, killing six people, officials said.
In New York, rent has increased due to Trump's tariff policy, reaching $4,495 in March, 10% higher than last year. Uncertainty is forcing people to postpone buying homes.
Lars Klingbeil, the future German finance minister, witnessed the 9/11 terrorist attack while interning in Manhattan. This experience is important for financing the rearmament of the German army.
Forbes estimated that after the introduction of tariffs, Trump's wealth decreased by $500 million, reaching $4. 2 billion. Trump Media and commercial real estate suffered the biggest losses.
Marvel presented the second trailer for the movie "Fantastic Four", where the team saves the world from Galactus. The events unfold in an alternative Marvel multiverse.
During a transatlantic voyage on the Queen Mary 2 liner, more than 200 passengers contracted norovirus. Due to the outbreak of the disease, the ship is returning to its port of departure.
Carlos Lehder, Pablo Escobar's criminal partner, was arrested in Colombia on charges of drug and arms trafficking, but was released three days later. The court ruled that the sentence had expired.
Hollywood studios profit from AI-generated fake trailers instead of blocking them. They earn advertising revenue from these videos, even though it violates copyright.
Employees, journalists and unions of "Voice of America" have sued the Trump administration over the closure of US government-funded news agencies. They believe this violates their right to journalistic freedom.
Nearly 700 flights of 60 airlines have been canceled due to a fire at a power substation near Heathrow Airport. The airport, which is the largest in Britain, has suspended operations until March 22.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated that he did not discuss the issue of Crimea with Donald Trump. He emphasized that Crimea is a Ukrainian peninsula, a unique nature and an integral part of Ukraine.
Half a million people celebrated St. Patrick's Day with a parade in Dublin. Celebrations also took place in Cork, Galway, other cities and around the world.
In 2024, Spotify paid the music industry a record $10 billion, which is 10 times more than in 2014. The company also reported its first annual profit and an increase in users to 675 million.
The province of Ontario has increased electricity rates by 25% for three U. S. states in response to Trump's trade restrictions. The surcharge will be 10 Canadian dollars per megawatt-hour for Minnesota, Michigan, and New York.
The Trump administration published a list of 440 federal properties for sale, including the FBI headquarters. A few hours later, the list was reduced to 320 properties, removing all buildings in Washington.
