Posts by Amelia Frost
Thai Ex-PM Thaksin Lands In Bangkok Ahead Of Crucial Court Date
[ad_1] Influential Thai ex-prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra landed back home on Monday ahead of a scheduled watershed ruling by the kingdom’s top court which may see him jailed. Thaksin jetted away last week as his dynasty’s party was ousted from office, fuelling speculation he had absconded from a Supreme Court inquiry probing whether he properly…
Read MoreIsrael Warns Hamas To Surrender Or Face ‘Annihilation’
[ad_1] Israel’s defence minister told Hamas on Monday to lay down its arms or face annihilation, after US President Donald Trump said the militant group must accept a deal to release hostages in Gaza. The warnings came as the Israeli military intensified its bombings and operations around Gaza City, which it has vowed to capture…
Read MoreFrench Doctor Accused Of Poisoning Patients Sounds Defiant Ahead Of Trial
[ad_1] A French doctor who goes on trial Monday accused of intentionally poisoning 30 patients, 12 of whom died, sounded defiant in a radio interview before the hearings opened, saying he was not responsible for the “distress” of his alleged victims and their families. Frederic Pechier, 53, worked as an anaesthetist at two clinics in…
Read MoreNew Zealand Fugitive Father Dead After Nearly Four Years On The Run: Police
[ad_1] A New Zealand father who spent nearly four years on the run with his children died Monday during a police confrontation in which an officer was shot, authorities said. Tom Phillips, who absconded with his three children in December 2021 after a row with his former partner, died in the rolling hill country of…
Read MoreTate McRae Is the Leader of the Sheer Dress Pack at the VMAs 2025
[ad_1] Tate McRae at the VMAs 2025 led the pack of ladies in sheer dresses on the red carpet, proving that the trend isn’t going anywhere. In fact, it’s actually getting chicer as time goes on. The singer arrived at the MTV awards show on Sunday night in a custom look by Ludovic de Saint…
Read MoreDoja Cat Just Ate Her Red Lipstick on the 2025 VMAs Red Carpet
[ad_1] Doja Cat’s VMAs 2025 glam has everyone talking, for good reason: Ahead of tonight’s ceremony, she stepped onto the red carpet and took a bite out of her bold red lipstick. The 29-year-old was one of the first to arrive to this year’s MTV Video Music Awards, and her pre-show appearance locked her look…
Read MoreThe ‘Granny Cardigan’ Is the Solution to All Your Fall 2025 Wardrobe Problems
[ad_1] Cardigans have been at the top of the trend lists for several seasons, but the “granny cardigan” will truly become a key piece for Fall 2025. The reason? It’s an ideal option for relaxed fall looks, whether it’s worn over a basic T-shirt and paired with flattering jeans, or styled with dresses, skirts, suit…
Read MoreAI-powered Meet-up Apps Fight Loneliness
[ad_1] On a summer evening in San Francisco, JT Mason went to dinner with five complete strangers, confident he would have a good time thanks to careful guest selection by a new type of app for meeting people. The platform, called 222, promises something different than your typical dating app. “I’m not getting the image…
Read MoreSydney Sweeney ‘Fearless’ In New Role, ‘Christy’ Director says
[ad_1] From donning a prosthetic penis to simulating bizarre sex work in a steamy motel room, Sydney Sweeney was “up for anything” while filming her Oscar-tipped role in boxing drama “Christy,” her director has told AFP. Sweeney, who has made negative headlines recently for controversial jeans ads, has become a contender for the Academy Awards…
Read MoreCalgary Sun letters to the editor, Sept. 7, 2025
[ad_1] Breadcrumb Trail Links Opinion Letters Published Sep 07, 2025 • Last updated 4 hours ago • 2 minute read You can save this article by registering for free here. Or sign-in if you have an account. Premier Danielle Smith and Education Minister Demetrios Nicolaides announce investments for schools in Calgary and surrounding communities at École…
Read MoreJapan PM Ishiba Says He Will Resign
[ad_1] Japan’s Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said on Sunday he would step down after less than a year in power, during which he lost his majority in both houses of parliament. The announcement means fresh uncertainty for the world’s fourth-largest economy as it battles rising food prices and deals with the fallout of US tariffs…
Read MoreEmma Watson Shows Off Her Honey Blonde Hair in a Minidress Beloved by Taylor Swift
[ad_1] Showgirls recognize showgirls. Isn’t that a saying? Anyway, Emma Watson is inching her way back into the public eye and she’s channeling a certain super star while doing it. On September 6, the 35-year-old actor made a splash at the Venice Film Festival, appearing at the event for the first time ever. Though it’s…
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