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Inside the menu and fashion at White House state dinner for King and QueenGetty ImagesThe dinner is part of a trip arranged to celebrate the 250th anniversary of US independenceShades of pink set the tone for the evening as US President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump welcomed King Charles and Queen Camilla to the White House, with a foyer draped in cherry blossoms creating the...

The Iran war has strengthened Ukraine. Could a ceasefire with Russia be closer?2 hours agoKatya AdlerEurope editorBBCWhen Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, serious-faced and clad in black, strolled down a lilac carpet in Saudi Arabia in March, it marked a moment in the US-Israeli war in Iran. A rather unexpected one.In a post on X, he said his visit was to "strengthen the protection of...

As X shuts down Communities, Acorn debuts an alternative that puts creators in control A new project called Acorn has launched a way for organizations and creators to build their own online communities as an alternative to centralized social media platforms like Instagram, X, and Threads. It uses the same underlying technology that powers the decentralized social media app Bluesky, allowing...

Stop Mixing by Hand. The Best Stand Mixers of 2026 Do the Hard Work for YouIf you're a baker or enjoy cooking from scratch, aside from your fridge and stove, a stand mixer is one of the most important kitchen appliances. Beyond its utility as a countertop fixture, it lends a certain culinary seriousness to your space, whether or not you use it every day. KitchenAid makes a number of...

Best Smartwatch for 2026Finding a smartwatch that checks all the boxes in terms of features and actually delivers the info you care about is no easy feat. I’ve tested the top watches from Apple, Google, Garmin and more for durability, accuracy, battery life and performance. Some can help you level up your fitness game. Others are great at keeping tabs on your health. There are even smartwatches...