The Row

A US visa dispute has drawn fresh attention to Sudan's civil war, a conflict that has largely dropped from global headlines despite a devastating humanitarian toll. The row has reignited debate over why foreign powers are competing for influence in the country, with strategic interests in the Red Sea region and mineral resources seen as key motivations behind international engagement.

Christa Pike, the only woman on Tennessee's death row, says she is 'at peace' as the state prepares to carry out her execution, according to NBC News. The case is drawing attention in the United States and abroad because executions of women are rare, and the upcoming lethal injection is expected to be closely watched by campaigners and observers.

Kimberly Guilfoyle, the US envoy to Greece and former partner of Donald Trump Jr., is at the centre of a political row in Athens. Greek opposition politicians have accused the ruling party of staying silent after reports of threats allegedly connected to the American diplomat, turning her diplomatic role into a domestic political flashpoint.

Paris Fashion Week's September 2026 edition is drawing a heavy celebrity presence, with Rihanna among the big names attending Dior's show. Coverage is rounding up the stars spotted front row at the French fashion house, keeping the brand and its guest list at the center of fashion week conversation.

A dispute has emerged over North Korean soldiers captured while fighting alongside Russian forces in Ukraine. Kyiv has suggested it may not repatriate them, raising questions under international law about the treatment and return of prisoners of war, and drawing attention to North Korea's direct involvement in the conflict.

Celebrities are gathering in Paris for the Spring 2027 fashion week shows. Harper's Bazaar reports that stars from film, music and fashion are attending runway presentations across the city, maintaining Paris's status as the centerpiece of the international fashion calendar and drawing attention to front-row appearances and designer collections each season.

Train staff have gone on strike in a dispute over train doors on the East West Rail line, according to the BBC. The industrial action centres on a disagreement relating to door operation. Further details about the workers involved, the duration of the strike and its impact on services were not immediately available.

T. Rowe Price portfolio manager Tony Wang addressed public fears about artificial intelligence, arguing that concerns accompany every new technology and that society responds by developing guardrails. His comments come as investors and regulators weigh the risks and opportunities of rapid AI adoption. Wang's stance suggests confidence that oversight can keep the technology's risks in check while preserving its benefits.

Jordan Bardella, president of France's National Rally, has accused political opponents of waging a 'war' on his party amid claims of antisemitism within its ranks. The row has reignited debate over the far-right party's record on antisemitism and its efforts to rebrand itself. Bardella rejects the accusations as a political attack.

TEI has acquired a retail property on Jeweler's Row in Chicago for $3.9 million. The deal adds to commercial real estate activity along the historic jewelry district corridor in the Loop, where retail buildings continue to attract investor interest. Details on the property's tenants or TEI's plans for the site were not immediately disclosed.