2020

What to Watch For in Trump’s Impeachment Trial on Friday

Entering their final day of formal arguments, House impeachment managers are poised to bring to a close the case against President Trump that they have been methodically assembling since Wednesday. There have been conspicuous signs that fatigue is growing among the senators, who have already heard nearly 16 hours of presentations. Some have looked restless,

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Coronavirus: World Health Organisation on China response

Dr Takeshi Kasai, World Health Organisation Regional Director for the Western Pacific, says China has a “stronger capacity” to deal with infectious outbreaks, compared to previous SARS outbreaks. Speaking to the BBC, Mr Kasai also gave advice on measures to limit the spread of the coronavirus, including washing hands, employing proper cough etiquette and keeping

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Jordan Belfort: Real Wolf of Wall Street sue film studio for $300m

Image copyright Getty Images Image caption Jordan Belfort was played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the 2013 film Jordan Belfort, the former stock broker whose story inspired the hit movie The Wolf of Wall Street, is suing the filmmakers for $300m (£229m). Belfort was played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the film, which was was Oscar-nominated and

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Climate change: ‘We’re not perfect’, says Marion Cotillard on Antarctica trip

Actor Marion Cotillard has travelled to Antarctica with Greenpeace to learn about how climate change, plastic waste and industrial fishing are damaging wildlife. “As pristine as it looks, even a remote place like this one is impacted by harmful human activities,” she said. Speaking to the Victoria Derbyshire programme during her trip, she explained what

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She Owns the Hip Boutique Bird. These Are Her 5 Places to Shop in Los Angeles

Jen Mankins became an influencer of style and taste with her free-spirited Brooklyn boutique, Bird. The clothing store was a fashion incubator for fledgling brands such as Rag & Bone and Isabel Marant, which today are juggernauts. In 2017, Ms. Mankins planted her flag in western Los Angeles County, opening her fifth Bird store —

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