The second day of the Tbilisi Grand Slam delivered thrilling judo action. Lasha Shavdatuashvili electrified the home crowd with gold at -73kg, while Canada’s Beauchemin-Pinard, Hungary’s Ozbas, and Turkey’s Albayrak also claimed titles.
Fresh from her Golden Bear win at this year’s Berlinale, acclaimed actress Tilda Swinton is taking a break from acting to take on a new role. She will curate an exhibition showcasing the work of British artist and designer Marianna Kennedy at Christie’s Paris.
The German bank is seeking to bolster its financial strength as Italy’s UniCredit vies for a takeover.
US President Donald Trump said he is committed to “buying and owning” Gaza and that other countries in the Middle East could help to rebuild it.
The military declared a state of emergency in 2021 when it arrested the country’s leader, Aung San Suu Kyi, in an army takeover which reversed years of progress toward democracy after five decades of military rule.
China has said it is imposing tariffs on a number of US products, while an antitrust investigation into Google was also announced.