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A version of this story appeared in the June 24 edition of CNN's Royal News, a weekly dispatch bringing you the inside track on Britain's royal family. Sign up here. Kigali, Rwanda (CNN) Better late than never. That was the general reaction to Prince Charles' opening speech at the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Kigali on Friday. The prince will succeed his mother as head of the organization -- an association of independent states that emerged out of the ashes of the British Empire. That empire will forever be associated with slavery, and Prince Charles made it clear in his opening remarks that he wants to change the status quo and begin a dialogue about it. "While we strive together for peace, prosperity and democracy I want to acknowledge that the roots of our contemporary association run deep into the most painful period of our history," he told delegates. "I cannot describe the depths of my personal sorrow at the suffering of so many, as I continue to … [Read more...] about Prince Charles says ‘time has come’ to confront legacy of slavery

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman is scheduled to arrive in Ankara on June 22, making his first visit to Turkey as the two regional heavyweights press ahead with efforts to repair ties following the slaying of Saudi columnist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul. The crown prince will meet President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on the last leg of a Middle East tour that also took him to Egypt and Jordan. His visit comes before U.S. President Joe Biden’s trip to the region next month. Erdogan said talks with the prince, who is commonly referred to by his initials MBS, would focus on advancing Turkish-Saudi relations to a much higher degree. Erdogan visited Saudi Arabia in April, paying his first visit to the kingdom since 2017, a year before the gruesome killing of Khashoggi by Saudi agents in the kingdom’s consulate in Istanbul. Turkey’s efforts to improve ties with Saudi Arabia comes as Turkey faces its worst economic crisis in two decades and is trying to draw investments from wealthy … [Read more...] about Saudi crown prince visits Turkey as countries normalise ties

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan reportedly discussed Saudi Arabia normalizing relations with Israel while meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman in September, three unnamed U.S. and Arab sources told Axios. Sullivan met bin Salman on Sept. 27 in Neom, a futuristic planned city on Saudi Arabia ‘s Red Sea coast, where he broached the idea, Axios reported . Sources said bin Salman didn’t rule it out, responding that more time was needed and providing Sullivan a list of demands that had to be taken care of beforehand. The Saudis reportedly highlighted the need for an improvement in U.S.-Saudi relations, an American source told Axios. President Joe Biden has thus far refused to deal directly with bin Salman, in the aftermath of Jamal Khashoggi’s murder, among other human rights abuses. Any move to normalize relations with Israel would likely be a small part of a bigger agreement addressing issues concerning Palestinians and improving U.S. relations … [Read more...] about WH Security Adviser Jake Sullivan Reportedly Asked Saudi Crown Prince About Normalizing Relations With Israel

Britain’s Prince Charles, Prince of Wales, speaks on June 24, 2022,during the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting at Kigali Convention Centre in Rwanda. AFP KIGALI — Prince Charles told Commonwealth leaders Friday that the choice to become a republic or abandon the queen as head of state was “a matter for each member country to decide”. Speaking at the opening of a Commonwealth summit in Rwanda, the British heir to the throne said the 54-member club of mainly former British colonies would always be “a free association of independent, self-governing nations”. The Prince of Wales is representing Queen Elizabeth II as the head of the Commonwealth in Rwanda at a time of renewed discussion over its purpose and profile in a modern world. Republican movements are taking root in a number of Commonwealth nations and some are seeking reparations for colonial-era injustices like slavery. Charles acknowledged the change underfoot and said the Commonwealth … [Read more...] about Commonwealth nations free to chart own course—Prince Charles

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin No person in the United States shall, based on sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance.” - Title IX, signed by President Richard Nixon, June 23, 1972 Fifty years ago, Title IX was enacted to ensure gender equity, particularly in federally funded education and sports. Since Title IX there have been significant strides for women, including recent achievements like the overall college enrollment rate for 18- to 24-year-olds being higher for women than for men since 2000. The intentions of Title IX are noble and there should be no doubt that this law has made an indelible mark on generations of women and girls. At the same time, we must also reflect on whether Title IX is fulfilling its promise of protecting women from discrimination and underrepresentation in their educational and … [Read more...] about Title IX At 50: Are Women And Girls Being Treated Equally?

- A + A BENGALURU/LOS ANGELES (June 22): Warner Music Group in a regulatory filing on Wednesday said its longest-tenured chief executive, Steve Cooper, will leave the media company by the end of next year. Cooper was appointed CEO of the recording label, home to artists including Cardi B and Bruno Mars, in 2011 and is credited withembracing the streaming revolution and investing in global growth. Over Cooper's tenure, Warner Music Group's revenues nearly doubled, to US$5.3 billion in fiscal 2021 from US$2.9 billion a decade earlier. The company opened offices in more than 20 countries and acquired such labels as Parlophone in London, Qanawat in the Middle East and Africori in Africa. Warner Music broke such chart-topping artists as Ed Sheeran, Lizzo and Dua Lipa under his watch, inked catalog deals with big names such as David Bowie and David Guetta, and forged partnerships with artists like Coldplay, Prince and Madonna. Cooper, 75, also led Warner Music through … [Read more...] about Warner Music CEO Cooper to step down by end of 2023

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin FC Barcelona star Ousmane Dembele has four offers on the table to choose from this summer. On June 30, the €105mn signing from Borussia Dortmund in 2017 becomes one of football's biggest free agents when his contract expires. With just over a week to run, MAR AR CA in Spain say that the Frenchman has four paths he can head down while approaching the peak of his career at age 25. Despite rebuffing their previous contract renewal offers, Barca maintain interest in keeping their right winger. Or at least head coach Xavi Hernandez still wants to have him on board, reportedly urging Barca's higher-ups in recent days to launch a fresh assault that may convince the player to stay on at Camp Nou after all. Of the other clubs linked to Dembele, Chelsea is probably the likeliest to capture him. This is due to their manager Thomas Tuchel having once commanded the forward at Dortmund, with some outlets claiming that … [Read more...] about Revealed: The Four Offers FC Barcelona Star Ousmane Dembele Has On The Table

On the grounds of the Serpentine art gallery in London’s Kensington Gardens public park, the latest iteration of an architectural spectacle has just opened. The Serpentine Pavilion, a prestigious annual architectural commission now in its 21st year, is a temporary public building featuring boundary-pushing designs by some of the top minds in the field. This year’s version, designed by Chicago-based artist and sculptor Theaster Gates , is a tall, dark, cylindrical building named Black Chapel . Intended to be a space for gathering and meditation, the spare interior is decorated with seven black tar paintings by Gates and lit from above by a central oculus. advertisement advertisement But beyond its artistic and architectural substance, this year’s pavilion has a deeper and more impactful message. To the greatest extent possible, Black Chapel was built without any materials produced by slave labor. A recent report suggests that slavery is … [Read more...] about This year’s Serpentine Pavilion reveals the shocking truth behind most modern architecture

Share to Twitter Share to Linkedin She has had three owners, but isn’t off the assembly line. If you have $150 million, you can secure a Boeing 787-8 for your favorite dad in time for Father's Day. And while you may say coming up with that much money isn’t easy, you might be surprised that securing the November delivery date of the advanced technology jetliner, with FAA-approved interior design plans, might be even more difficult, meaning you are really scoring dad something unique. In this case, the plane, or I should say delivery slot for the plane, was originally ordered by Royal Air Maroc, then sold to Air Austral, before being acquired by Crystal Cruises as part of their plan to launch private jet vacations. When the current owner decided that its business plan made more sense with 100 seats that convert to lie-flat beds instead of the 60 that would fit into a 787, it switched to the larger Boeing 777LRs. Hence, this delivery slot is now on the market. … [Read more...] about The $150 Million Father’s Day Gift (Hint: It’s Bigger Than A Bread Box)

KIGALI (Reuters) - Commonwealth leaders gather in Rwanda this week to discuss issues ranging from trade to health to climate change, a summit that will test the organisation's mettle at a time when its relevance is being questioned. The Commonwealth, a club of 54 countries that evolved from the British Empire, encompasses about a third of humanity, with members ranging from India to tiny Nauru. It presents itself as a network for cooperation with shared goals such as democracy, peace and prosperity, but critics, including many who are supportive of its values, say it needs to be more than a talking shop. "We would like to see not just posturing," said Kathryn Nwajiaku-Dahou of the Overseas Development Institute think tank. Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has called for the Commonwealth to act more as a bloc like the European Union, writing in a recent column that the Kigali summit "should be a moment when the potential for our club is reimagined". However, the signal … [Read more...] about Kigali summit tests Commonwealth’s clout as awkward issues loom