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Billy Porter says he isn’t welcome at the Met Gala18:53 ‘I don't go to places where I’m not welcome,’ said ‘Pose’ actor, who hasn’t attended the star-studded event since 2019 Melania Trump puts her own mark on the White House with a uniquely-shaped beehive18:53 The distinctive addition joins two existing hives that have been a fixture on the south grounds since 2009 Hegseth tells Europe to ‘stop talking and get on a boat’ to help open Strait of Hormuz18:53 Pete Hegseth told Europe to “stop talking and get in a boat” to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz in a pointed criticism of allies, amid a deepening rift between Washington and its Western allies. What’s black garlic? How a Japanese scientist reinvented the pungent vegetable18:53 Black garlic is not an ancient traditional food, but a recent innovation developed in Japan in the late 20th century Tariff refunds are now available – but they are going to go to companies, not your pocket book18:53 Businesses can apply for rebates after Supreme Court ruled President Donald Trump’s signature policy illegal, but some may have already profited by passing on the additional costs to shoppers through higher prices Dutton Ranch showrunner exits Yellowstone spin-off weeks before premiere after reported clash with stars18:53 ‘Yellowstone’ creator Taylor Sheridan was reportedly unhappy with Chad Feehan’s handling of the new show’s production Mike Pence says Trump should back off the Pope and shreds president’s ‘offensive’ Jesus pictures18:53 President has gone on several social media rampages against Pope Leo XIV, after the pontiff spoke out against the war in Iran Sabastian Sawe sets sights on record tilt at London Marathon18:53 The Kenyan is back to defend his title and could yet challenge the course record of the late Kelvin Kiptum Inside the ‘miracle’ drug rollout that could end Aids18:52 A groundbreaking new drug to prevent HIV infection – the closest the world has to a vaccine – is being rolled out in some of the worst-hit countries in the world. Chief international correspondent Bel Trew reports from Eswatini, southern Africa, where there is hope that the pandemic could be brought to an end Blue chips close lower amid US-Iran stalemate18:52 For the week, the FTSE 100 fell 2.7%, the FTSE 250 also declined 2.7% and the AIM All-Share dipped 1.7%. |