Calls for a Boycott Roil Iran’s Parliamentary Elections

Voters enraged by a violent crackdown on protesters and disaffected by the failure of elections to yield substantive changes are vowing to make a statement by staying home during Friday’s elections.

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Milan Fashion Week: Red and a Surprise Appearance by Ye Generate Buzz

Flashes of red in the crowds outside shows and a surprise appearance by Ye gave Milan Fashion Week a high-adrenaline feel.

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McConnell to quit as Senate Republican leader

Senator Mitch McConnell announces it is "time to move on" and he will step down in November.

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How to Create a Cozy Room That Feels Like a Hug

‘You can call it different things,’ said one designer, but it ‘all adds up to the same idea: You feel like you want to put your feet up.’

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Alabama's legislature pushes to protect IVF

Republicans will introduce a bill designed to protect access, after a court ruling cast doubt on its availability.

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Olivia Rodrigo’s Fans Show Up to Her Guts World Tour in Force

At opening night of the pop star’s Guts World Tour, her devotees wore lavender and screamed their hearts out.

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New York school eliminates tuition after $1bn gift

The record-breaking donation came from a 93-year-old former professor, who is the widow of a wealthy investor.

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