Quote of the day by Princess Diana: “I don’t go by a rule book … I lead from the heart and not the head.”

Princess Diana People often remember public figures not just for what they did, but also for how they made them feel. Princess Diana said, “I don’t go by a rule book … I lead from the heart and not the head” is a way of thinking that goes beyond what is expected of you in your job. Diana, Princess of Wales, was known for being able to connect with people on a personal level while she was in the public eye. Her visits to hospitals, meetings with children, and interactions with communities were all unique because they were based on empathy and understanding rather than strict adherence to tradition.This quote brings up a simple but strong idea. It implies that not every decision should be solely determined by logic or established regulations. In a lot of cases, compassion and human emotions can be just as important. The words still mean something because they talk about a way of leading and acting that people can see in their daily lives. This quote helps us understand how being aware of..

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Trump shares bizarre AI-generated image of himself lounging in Lincoln Memorial reflecting pool with Cabinet members

President Donald Trump launched a bizarre late-night burst of AI-generated photos Friday on Truth Social, including one depiction of him and members of his Cabinet shirtless and lounging in the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
In one captionless post shared at 11:03 p.m. local time, Trump, 79, is shown smiling and giving a thumbs-up while reclining on a golden inflatable lounger in the historic pool on the National Mall.
Vice President JD Vance, 41, appears beside him, also giving a thumbs-up, along with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, 54, and Interior Secretary Doug Burgum, 69. An unidentified woman, possibly AI-generated, also appears in the scene, floating nearby in sunglasses and a blue-and-white gingham bikini.
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is currently undergoing an accelerated beautification project ordered by Trump and overseen by Burgum. The $1.5 million project aims to fix leaks in the pool’s aging granite foundation by applying a new “American flag blue” industrial-g..

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Iran-US war latest: Tehran warns of more fighting after Germany says it expected Trump’s withdrawal of US troops

Trump threatens to 'blast the hell' out of IranA senior Iranian official has warned that renewed conflict between Iran and the US is “likely”, amid growing fears a temporary ceasefire could soon collapse.
“Evidence has shown that the United States is not committed to any promises or agreements,” Mohammad Jafar Asadi, a senior figure in the Iranian military's central command, told Iran’s Fars news agency.
It comes after US president Donald Trump has declared he is “not satisfied” by the peace deals offered by Iran.
The Iranians are “trying to make a good deal [for them] and we’re not going to let that happen,” he added. “They've got to make a bad deal. Maybe we're better off not making a deal at all”.
Meanwhile, Germany’s defence minister Boris Pistorius has said it was “foreseeable” that the US would withdraw troops from Europe, as the transatlantic rift over the Iran war deepens.
The US president announced he was withdrawing 5,000 troops from Nato ally German..

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US carrier Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry’s first Iran war casualty

AdvertisementUS, Israel war on IranWorldUnited States & CanadaUS carrier Spirit Airlines shuts down, industry’s first Iran war casualtyJet fuel prices have doubled during the conflict, and a Trump-backed US$500 million bailout did not materialise
3-MIN READ3-MIN ListenReutersPublished: 12:42am, 3 May 2026Bankrupt discount carrier Spirit Airlines ceased operations on Saturday, the industry’s first casualty linked to the Iran war, after failing to secure creditor support for a US government bailout plan.
The collapse of the carrier following a doubling in jet fuel prices during the two-month-old Iran war will cost thousands of jobs. It is a blow to US President Donald Trump, who had proposed US$500 million to save Spirit despite opposition from some of his closest advisers and many Republicans in Congress.
No US carrier of Spirit’s size – it accounted for ‌5 per cent of US flights at one point – has liquidated in two decades. Spirit helped keep fares lower in markets where it competed ag..

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Germany says US troop withdrawal ‘foreseeable’ as Nato seeks clarification

Germany says US troop withdrawal 'foreseeable' as Nato seeks clarification54 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJaroslav LukivEPA-EFE/REX/ShutterstockThe US currently has more than 36,000 active duty troops in GermanyGerman Defence Minister Boris Pistorius has said the US decision to withdraw 5,000 troops from his country was “foreseeable”, as the Nato military alliance says it is seeking clarification from Washington.
Speaking to the DPA news agency, Pistorius also stressed that “the presence of American soldiers in Europe, and particularly in Germany, is in our interest and in the interest of the US”.
Meanwhile Nato spokeswoman Allison Hart said the alliance was “working with the US to understand the details of their decision”.
Washington's move comes after President Donald Trump criticised German Chancellor Friedrich Merz for saying the US had been “humiliated” by Iranian negotiators in the ongoing war.
The US military deployment in Germany – currently at m..

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Humpback whale ‘Timmy’ released in North Sea after weeks stranded off Germany

AdvertisementAnimalsWorldEuropeHumpback whale ‘Timmy’ released in North Sea after weeks stranded off GermanyRepeated attempts to move the marine mammal out of shallow waters have drawn worldwide attention
2-MIN READ2-MIN ListenAssociated PressPublished: 12:23am, 3 May 2026A rescue team on Saturday released from a barge in the North Sea a humpback whale that had been stranded in shallow waters near Germany since March, witnesses said.
Nicknamed “Timmy” by German media, the whale was spotted swimming near Germany’s Baltic Sea coast on March 3, far from its natural habitat in the Atlantic Ocean.
The mammal’s health deteriorated as it became repeatedly stranded in shallow waters near the coastal city of Wismar, and unsuccessful efforts to coax it towards deeper seas were live-streamed across the globe.
AdvertisementThe environment minister for Germany’s Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania state gave the green light for the attempt to save the whale, proposed by a private initiative, despite some..

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US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls

US threatens shipping firms with sanctions if they pay Iran tolls3 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleTinshui YeungReutersThe number of vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz has dropped sharply, with only a handful making the journey each dayThe US has warned shipping companies they could face sanctions if they pay Iran for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
An alert on Friday by the US Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) warned US persons and companies were generally banned from paying Iranian government entities, and non-US persons may risk exposure to sanctions if they pay.
“Maritime industry participants involved with vessels calling at Iranian ports face significant sanctions risk under multiple sanctions authorities targeting Iran's shipping sector and ports”, OFAC said.
Iran has severely limited traffic through the strait since the war began in February. The US has also enforced a naval blockade on Iranian ports.
Iran has called the US intercepti..

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Five Indian-origin men charged in Canada after $2 million worth of cannabis seized from trailer

Five Indian-origin men have been charged in Canada after police recovered a stolen trailer carrying cannabis products worth more than $2 million in Mississauga.The seizure was made on April 15 when York Regional Police officers from the Auto Cargo Theft Unit were patrolling the area around McLaughlin Road and Highway 401. They located a trailer that had been reported stolen from the Niagara Region and was believed to be carrying a large consignment of cannabis products meant for delivery to licensed dispensaries.Officers identified several men in the vicinity who were linked to the stolen trailer, reports CTV News. All five were arrested at the scene. During searches of the suspects, officers also recovered two firearms.The accused have been identified as 21-year-old Manveer Singh, 32-year-old Sarbjeet Singh, 21-year-old Dilkhab Singh, 25-year-old Karan Kumar and 23-year-old Jaiskavan Malhi. Police said all except Kumar are from Brampton, while Kumar is from Hamilton.The group now face..

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Salah’s shock European U-Turn: Is he turning his back on Saudi millions for one last act in Europe?

Egypt's Mohamed Salah enters the stadium during the Africa Cup of Nations group B soccer match between Egypt and South Africa in Agadir, Morocco, Friday, Dec. 26, 2025. (AP Photo/Themba Hadebe) What had long looked like a straightforward, high-value move away from Europe is no longer as certain, with Mohamed Salah now leaning towards an unexpected alternative that has emerged quietly in the background of his exit from Liverpool FC. Earlier speculation had linked him with a move to Saudi side Al Nassr FC, but that pathway is now less clear as other options develop. The 33-year-old has already confirmed that his nine-year spell on Merseyside will come to an end this summer, but while the financial pull of the Saudi Pro League remains strong, discussions taking place elsewhere suggest his next step may not follow the expected script. Fenerbahçe talks and salary expectations According to Turkish outlet A Spor, Fenerbahçe have held two meetings with Salah’s agent as they explore the po..

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King Charles wins praise for deft handling of Trump on US state visit

AdvertisementKing Charles IIIWorldEuropeKing Charles wins praise for deft handling of Trump on US state visitThe British monarch delivered a diplomatic masterclass on the trip, mixing praise for his host with subtle criticism
3-MIN READ3-MIN ListenAssociated PressPublished: 1:20am, 2 May 2026US President Donald Trump sang the praises of King Charles after the latter’s state visit this week. He even lifted some tariffs on Scotch whisky as a favour to the British monarch.
The king delivered a diplomatic masterclass on the trip, mixing praise for his host with subtle criticism. It’s unclear, though, whether it will make a major difference to a transatlantic relationship troubled by divisions over issues including the Iran war.
“In the short term probably yes, in the long term probably no,” said Kristofer Allerfeldt, a University of Exeter professor specialising in American history. But he said Charles had “definitely clawed back some of the prestige of the monarchy” in his homeland with h..

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