Beyoncé is one of the youngest Met Gala attendees ever. She wore a white tailored dress, sparkly shoes and a tennis necklace. The Grammy winner has made headlines at past Met Galas for reasons entirely unrelated to fashion; following a post-ball party at the Standard Hotel.
The most talked-about looks at this year's Met Gala
Beyonce dazzled in a custom Olivier Rousteing sculptural skeleton dress with a cream and dust blue feathered train fitted with a diamond crown. The Grammy winner and her husband Jay-Z and daughter Blue Ivy stopped to pose together on the Metropolitan Museum of Art steps. Beyoncé is making her long-awaited return 2026 Met Gala themed “Costume Art”
3 Dead in Hantavirus Outbreak Aboard Cruise Ship, W.H.O. Says
Hantavirus is a rodent-borne illness spread by contact with rodents or their urine, saliva or droppings. A 70-year-old Dutch man died onboard April 11, and his 69- year-old wife died later in South Africa after leaving the ship. His wife was transferred to South Africa; she collapsed at a Johannesburg airport and died at a hospital.
What to Know About the Suspected Hantavirus Outbreak on an Atlantic Cruise Ship
Three people have died and others have been sickened by what health authorities suspect is a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship in the Atlantic Ocean. A cruise ship with nearly 150 people aboard was waiting for help off the coast of Cape Verde on Monday after three passengers died and at least three other people were left seriously ill.
Narendra Modi’s BJP wins election in West Bengal for the first time
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's Hindu nationalist Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) has won the parliamentary election in West Bengal by a wide margin. Modi's party can form a government in the state for the first time. According to partial results, the BJP secured a parliamentary majority in the eastern state of Assam.
Trump Administration Demands Names of 2020 Election Workers in Georgia
A federal judge rebuked the Trump administration Monday morning for an alleged attempt to seize and bulldoze a public golf course in Washington, D.C. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes responded to a request from the DC Preservation League to block the administration from taking over the East Potomac Golf Links. Reyes said she was concerned about the White House making a “surprise” move on the golf course.
Canada to be first non-European nation at EPC summit as Carney seeks allies
The European Political Community meeting is taking place in Yerevan, a symbolic crossroads between Russia and the Middle East. The EU launched a mission to help Armenia counter foreign interference, amid suspicions of a Russian disinformation campaign ahead of upcoming elections. Putin has said he remains “completely calm” about Armenia’s overtures to Europe, but he has also issued a pointed reminder: membership of both the EU and the Russian-led Eurasian Economic Union would be ‘simply impossible’
Iran’s Supreme Leader Signals Plan to Maintain Control Over Strait of Hormuz
UAE condemns "in the strongest terms" what it called an "Iranian terrorist attack" Earlier Monday, the UAE government said its tanker was targeted by two Iranian drones. Iran attacked at least one UAE-flagged tanker in the strait on Monday. An explosion was reported on a South Korean vessel, but the cause remained unclear.
Ukrainian drone hits upmarket Moscow high-rise ahead of Victory Day celebrations
Ukrainian drones have attacked Moscow several times since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Such drones now routinely hit energy infrastructure and refineries across Russia with the aim of slashing Russian oil production and revenue. It was the third night in a row the Russian capital came under attack from drones.
Two killed and many injured after car driven into crowd in German city of Leipzig
Two people are dead and several others injured after a car drove into a crowd in the eastern German city of Leipzig. The driver, a 33-year-old man with German citizenship, had been arrested and no longer posed a threat, police said. In February last year, at least 30 people were injured when a car was driven into arowd in Munich.
Fireworks Factory Explosion in China Kills at Least 21
Iran says five civilians were killed when US forces targeted small cargo boats in the Strait of Hormuz. The semi-official Tasnim news agency said an investigation found that American forces had attacked two small boats carrying people’s cargo. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a ceasefire with Russia.
Monster Truck Drives Into Crowd in Colombia, Killing 3
Monster truck crashes into crowd in south of Colombia. Mayor of Popayán: "We deeply regret the accident that occurred this afternoon" Some of those injured are being treated at a hospital in the city, mayor says. The driver appeared to lose control of the truck and crash into spectators standing behind a barrier.
Why Are Africans Fighting in Russia’s War in Ukraine?
Russia’s performance in the war in Ukraine continues to be undermined by significant operational weaknesses. Ukraine has also adapted to the fierce competition for advanced missile defence systems. While Russia amasses more revenues to fund its conflict with Ukraine, the US is increasingly distracted and quickly departs from the conflict.
New CCTV footage appears to shows when shots were fired at Washington press dinner
The Met Gala raised about $31 million in 2025, the biggest gross in its 77-year history. Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman, Venus Williams, and Anna Wintour served as co-chairs. This year's dress code was "Fashion is Art," inviting guests to interpret fashion as an embodied art form.
U.S. Warns China Over Iranian Oil as Sanctions Fight Intensifies
Australia’s S&P/ASX 200 lost 0.4% to 8,659.90 after the central bank raised its benchmark interest rate to 4.35%. The Reserve Bank of Australia said conflict in the Middle East had sharply increased fuel and commodity prices that were already adding to inflation. The bank manipulates interest rates to steer inflation toward a target band of 2% to 3%.
Secret Service Shoots and Wounds Armed Man Near Washington Monument
The shooting led to a brief evacuation of the White House North Lawn, according to Monica Alba of NBC News. The Secret Service ushered journalists who were outside into the briefing room, and Trump continued his event without interruption. No Uniformed Division officers were shot or hurt, sources in the Secret Service said.
Pulitzer Prize is considered the most distinguished prize in U.S. journalism. The New York Times won three awards, including the national prize. The Washington Post won the public service award, and Reuters won the national award for reporting on President Donald Trump's campaign of political retribution. The Pulitzer Prize is the most prestigious prize in journalism.
Musk texted OpenAI's Brockman about settlement two days before trial began
Musk responded to Brockman's suggestion that both sides drop their claims. He said: 'By the end of this week, you and Sam will be the most hated men in America' The case is set to go to trial in the U.S. later this month, and is expected to cost $1 billion.
Supreme Court Temporarily Restores Access to Abortion Pill by Mail
Mifepristone has been approved by the FDA since 2000 and is also routinely used for managing early miscarriages. The 5th Circuit ruling would require women seeking abortions anywhere in the United States to obtain it in person from health clinics. The ruling would also ban delivery by mail or through a pharmacy after using telemedicine.
Supreme Court Agrees to Fast-Track Louisiana Voting Map Decision
Jackson argued that the court’s ruling “has spawned chaos in the State of Louisiana.” Justice Samuel Alito, joined by Justices Clarence Thomas and Neil Gorsuch, wrote a concurring opinion. In an unsigned, one-paragraph order, the court explicated the ruling.
Trump Says U.S. Will Help Stranded Ships Leave Strait of Hormuz
UAE condemns "in the strongest terms" what it called an "Iranian terrorist attack" Earlier Monday, the UAE government said its tanker was targeted by two Iranian drones. Iran attacked at least one UAE-flagged tanker in the strait on Monday. An explosion was reported on a South Korean vessel, but the cause remained unclear.
U.S. military denies Iran's claim it struck American warship in Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military denies claims that Iran struck a Navy vessel. American forces now offer to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz. It was unclear whether any vessels were attempting to cross the strait. Iran has fired on ships in the waterway and vowed to keep doing so.
Pakistan Says It Helped Iranian Crew From Ship That U.S. Seized
UAE condemns "in the strongest terms" what it called an "Iranian terrorist attack" Earlier Monday, the UAE government said its tanker was targeted by two Iranian drones in the Strait of Hormuz. Iran attacked at least one UAE-flagged tanker in the strait on Monday, targeting it with drones.
U.S. Shot Down Iranian Missiles and Drones Aimed at American Vessels in Strait of Hormuz, Admiral Says
UAE condemns "in the strongest terms" what it called an "Iranian terrorist attack" Earlier Monday, the UAE government said its tanker was targeted by two Iranian drones. Iran attacked at least one UAE-flagged tanker in the strait on Monday. An explosion was reported on a South Korean vessel, but the cause remained unclear.
The World Needs Natural Gas Now, but the U.S. Is Exporting All It Can
Fully 67% of Midwestern commodity farmers reported having made fertilizer purchases ahead of the planting season. Most corn growers, who are concentrated in the Midwest, pre-booked their fertilizer before price spikes. "Around 20% (of Midwest farmers) that put nitrogen (fertilizer) on (their farmland) in the spring or in (planting) season would be hit hard"
