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Greece’s Asylum Freeze Sparks Global Outcry Amid Crete Migrant Surge

In a move that has ignited fierce backlash from human rights organizations and the United Nations, Greece has passed legislation temporarily halting asylum applications from migrants arriving by sea from North Africa. The three-month suspension, approved by parliament with 177 votes in favor and 74 against, allows for expedited repatriation without prior identification. Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis defended the measure as a “difficult but necessary decision” in response to a sharp rise in irregular arrivals, particularly from Libya to the island of Crete. Over 7,000 migrants have reached Crete and nearby Gavdos this year, straining local resources and prompting concerns from the tourism industry. Rights groups, including the International Rescue Committee, have condemned the ban as illegal and inhumane, warning it violates international and European law. The UNHCR echoed these concerns, emphasizing that the right to seek asylum is a fundamental human right regardless of how or wh...

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Bezos & Sánchez's Venetian Vows: Glamour, Gondolas, and A Galaxy of Stars

 


Venice shimmered with extra stardust this weekend as tech titan Jeff Bezos and media personality Lauren Sánchez tied the knot in a wedding that could rival a fairy tale. The floating city played host to a constellation of celebrities arriving by gondola and yacht, each adding a glimmer to one of the year’s most talked-about nuptials.

From Hollywood icons to tech elites, the guest list read like a red-carpet roll call. Guests reportedly included Leonardo DiCaprio, Kim Kardashian, and Bill Gates, all swept into the opulence of the multi-day celebration. Rumor has it, the festivities began with a welcome party at a historic palazzo and continued with an intimate ceremony followed by a lavish reception beneath Venice’s starlit skies.

Sánchez stunned in a couture gown, while Bezos donned a sharply tailored tuxedo—both enveloped in the romantic, gilded grandeur of Venice. The couple’s shared love for adventure and philanthropy was woven throughout the celebration, which blended luxury with heartfelt personal touches.

With paparazzi lining the canals and social media abuzz, the wedding was less a private affair and more a cultural moment—equal parts glamour, ambition, and modern mythology.



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