Justin Bieber Addresses Unfollowing Wife Hailey Bieber on Instagram
After Justin Bieber raised eyebrows for unfollowing wife Hailey Bieber—with whom he shares 5-month-old son Jack Blues—on Instagram, the singer explained what really happened. Justin Bieber is gonna tell you one time—he was hacked. After the “Baby” singer unfollowed wife Hailey Bieber—with whom he shares 5-month-old son Jack Blues—and subsequently stirred drama online for the […]
A Guide to JD Vance’s Family: His Wife, Kids, Mamaw and More
President-elect Donald Trump’s running mate JD Vance came to prominence as the author of the memoir Hillbilly Elegy. Here’s a guide to his roots and the family he built with wife Usha Vance. If you knew anything about JD Vance before Donald Trump picked him to be his running mate in the 2024 presidential election, […]
Why Fans Think Timothée Chalamet’s Latest Accessory is a Nod to Stormi
Timothée Chalamet stepped out with a small accessory that has made several fans joke about whether it actually belongs to his girlfriend Kylie Jenner’s daughter Stormi Webster. Did Timothée Chalamet raise Stormi Webster‘s closet? Some fans are joking about the idea after seeing the actor, who is dating the 6-year-old’s mom Kylie Jenner, carrying around a […]
Inside South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol’s Life in Jail
South Korea Turmoil South Korea Turmoil South Korea Turmoil President Yoon Suk Yeol, a former prosecutor, used to put people in jail. Now, after his formal arrest, he himself is in a cell, alone. By Choe Sang-Hun Reporting from Seoul As president of South Korea, Yoon Suk Yeol lived in a luxurious hilltop mansion, threw parties and had […]
Henry Cavill Welcomes First Baby With Girlfriend Natalie Viscuso
Man of Steel star Henry Cavill and girlfriend Natalie Viscuso welcomed their first baby together. Henry Cavill has traded in the Superman alter ego for a new one: Superdad. The Man of Steel star and girlfriend Natalie Viscuso, who have been dating since 2021, welcomed their first baby together, People reported, citing a source. Indeed, […]
Trump pardons dark web marketplace creator Ross Ulbricht
Jenna McLaughlin President Trump fulfilled a campaign promise to Libertarian supporters on his second day back in office by pardoning the former creator and owner of an underground e-commerce website known for drug trafficking. Ross Ulbricht, also known as “Dread Pirate Roberts,” operated the anonymous digital marketplace known as Silk Road between 2011 and 2013,…
Australia exposed to modern slave labour imports and many businesses ‘ignoring the facts’, commissioner warns
The scale of Australia’s trade with blacklisted companies, revealed in Guardian investigation, prompts anger across the Uyghur community Australia’s new anti-slavery commissioner has called on the government to urgently address the “inadequacy” of its forced labour laws after revelations that it had allowed thousands of imports from Chinese companies blacklisted for their alleged links to…
All of the Day 1 executive actions Trump has announced so far
By Lexie Schapitl , Franco Ordoñez President-elect Trump is expected to sign a flurry of executive orders, memorandums and proclamations on Monday after he is sworn in, reversing many of his predecessors’ policies and reinstating actions from his first term in office. The actions are expected to address a range of issues, including campaign priorities…
Heavy snow and frigid temps put 70 million in the U.S. under winter storm warnings
By The Associated Press BOSTON — Tens of millions of residents along the East Coast are bracing for several inches of snow Sunday followed by dangerously cold temperatures that will take hold in much of the country from the Northern Plains to the tip of Maine. Winter storm warnings issued by the National Weather Service…
From GDP to trade, how well equipped is China’s economy for Trump 2.0? | Amy Hawkins
Beijing has prepared for increased tariffs but its actions will not be enough to offset falling demand from the US When Donald Trump enters the White House for the second time on 20 January, the view from the Oval Office will look very different to the one he encountered in 2017. A pandemic, the war…
Zyn nicotine pouches can be marketed in the U.S., the FDA says. What does this mean?
Jaclyn Diaz Federal health officials have authorized the marketing and sale of Zyn nicotine pouches, marking the first time the Food and Drug Administration authorized these popular products that go between a user’s gum and upper lip. After “an extensive scientific review,” the FDA said, the products were found to pose lower risks of cancer…
Matt Gaetz, former Trump AG pick, had sex with underage girl while in Congress, House Ethics report says
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Top global TikToks in 2024: Mr. Bean disciple, lip-synch for their life, baby hippo!
Ari Daniel Depending on how the Supreme Court rules, we may be in the final days of TikTok in the U.S. But it continues to be a powerful platform for creators and communities the world over, “particularly with young people in the Global South,” says Payal Arora, a digital anthropologist at Utrecht University. “TikTok has…
Nato to boost Baltic Sea presence after suspected sabotage of underwater cable
Finland seizes ship it suspects of damaging cable connecting Estonia and Finland on Christmas Day Nato is to increase its military presence in the Baltic Sea, the alliance has announced, after the suspected sabotage of an underwater power cable running between Finland and Estonia. The Estlink 2 submarine cable was disconnected from the grid on…
Pope Francis Calls for Peace in Ukraine and Gaza on Christmas
Pope Francis’ Christmas message was a plea for reconciliation, peace and care for others. By Elisabetta Povoledo Elisabetta Povoledo is a reporter based in Rome, covering Italy, the Vatican and the culture of the region. As Christians around the world celebrated Christmas on Wednesday, Pope Francis called for peace, asking that cease-fires be put in…
Man charged with murder, arson in NYC subway killing
Prosecutors have formally charged a man in the death of a woman set alight on a New York subway train. On Friday, Sebastian Zapeta was indicted on charges of murder and arson, though he did not appear during the brief court hearing. Mr Zapeta, 33, is accused of setting fire to the woman, who may…
Israel prepares for a new battlefront against the Houthis in Yemen
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Nordstrom to go private in $6.25 billion deal with founding family, Mexican retailer
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Azerbaijan Airlines blames deadly plane crash on ‘external interference’ as Russia speculation grows
Fox News correspondent Stephanie Bennett has the latest on the aftermath of the Kazakhstan plane crash on ‘Special Report.’ Azerbaijan Airlines has suspended flights to eight additional Russian airports after a flight meant to carry passengers from Azerbaijan’s capital of Baku to Grozny, Russia crashed “due to physical and technical external interference,” the airline has…
Nato to boost Baltic Sea presence after suspected sabotage of Finland-Estonia cable
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Russia Strikes Ukraine’s Energy Infrastructure on Christmas Day
Russia-Ukraine War Moscow again struck Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, part of an effort to wear down the country. “In the trenches, there are no holidays,” one man said. By Marc Santora and Liubov Sholudko Reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine Air-raid alarms and explosions sounded on Christmas Day in Ukraine as Russian missiles and drones targeted the nation’s…
Quiz of the Year, Part 2: Nemo won Eurovision, but who was disqualified?
How well do you remember the stories and people in the news this year? Test your memory of 2024 in our four-part Christmas quiz – 52 questions for 52 weeks of the year. Part two covers April to June. Part three is on Saturday 28 December. Room for some more? Part one covered January to…
MicroStrategy rides ‘red sweep’ to 477% gain in 2024, topping almost all U.S. stocks
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Officials report 29 survivors and 38 killed as plane crashes in Kazakhstan
Aircraft carrying 62 passengers and five crew was en route from Baku to Grozny in Chechnya Twenty-nine people have survived after a passenger plane operated by Azerbaijan Airlines burst into flames as it crashed near the city of Aktau in Kazakhstan after veering hundreds of miles off its planned route. The flight was carrying 62…
King Charles Addresses U.K. Riots and His Cancer in Christmas Speech
The British monarch recorded his annual holiday address from the chapel of a former hospital, rather than from a palace. By Stephen Castle Reporting from London King Charles III on Wednesday thanked the medical workers in Britain who helped treat him and his daughter-in-law, Catherine, Princess of Wales, after their cancer diagnoses, and praised communities…
Macao is becoming a city of sports and entertainment, Sands China CEO says, as President Xi urges diversification
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Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh dies aged 92
The ex-politician was admitted to hospital on Thursday after his health deteriorated Manmohan Singh, India’s first Sikh prime minister and the architect of the big-bang economic reforms that set the stage for the country’s emergence as a global powerhouse, has died aged 92. A hospital statement attributed Singh’s death to “age-related medical conditions”. The government…
If Syrian Chemical Weapons Were Found, the U.S. Army Could Safely Destroy Them
Syria’s Civil War A civilian team at a base in Maryland disposed of Syrian toxins a decade ago after hundreds of people were killed in a nerve agent attack. By John Ismay Reporting from Washington Since armed rebels entered Damascus, Syria, and overthrew the reign of President Bashar al-Assad on Dec. 8, U.S. government officials…
TV is too risk-averse, says Grange Hill creator
Grange Hill and Hollyoaks creator Sir Phil Redmond has said that modern broadcasting lacks courage, and suggested that TV watchdog rules should be broken more often. The man behind the iconic soaps said gritty programming was important, and that there was a vacuum of such for today’s youth. Speaking to BBC Radio 4’s Today programme,…
Here’s why business leaders are spending big on Trump’s inaugural committee
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Rescue team ends search for a man overboard from Norwegian Cruise Line ship
By Rebecca Rosman Rescue teams ended a search on Friday for a 51-year-old man who fell overboard from the Norwegian Epic cruise ship en route to the Bahamas, less than 24 hours after he was reported missing. A spokesperson for Norwegian Cruise Line told NPR that the man was reported missing at around 3 p.m.…
Azerbaijan Airlines says there was ‘external interference’ before plane crashed
Carrier suspends flights to five Russian airports after early findings of investigation into crash on Christmas Day The aircraft involved in the Christmas Day plane crash in Kazakhstan that killed 38 people experienced “external physical and technical interference”, according to preliminary results of an investigation, Azerbaijan Airlines said on Friday. The early findings led the…
In Syria, U.S. Hopes to Avoid Replay of Afghanistan
American officials are wary as they try to persuade the rebels now in control in Syria to govern with an inclusive and moderate hand. American officials are wary as they try to persuade the rebels now in control in Syria to govern with an inclusive and moderate hand. Daniel Berehulak/The New York Times By Michael…
U.S. launches new probe into legacy Chinese chips as tech pressure on Beijing escalates
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New leaders in Damascus call for cordial Syria ties with a resistant Israel
The conflict between Israel and Palestinians — and other groups in the Middle East — goes back decades. These stories provide context for current developments and the history that led up to them. Hadeel Al-Shalchi DAMASCUS, Syria — The newly appointed governor of Damascus has called on the United States to use its influence to…
Middle East crisis: WHO chief at Yemen airport during Israeli airstrikes; Netanyahu says attack ongoing ‘until we complete the job’ – as it happened
This live blog is now closed. For the latest on the Middle East, read our full report: The director-general of the World Health Organization, Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, said he was in the Sana’a international airport when it was targeted by an aerial attack. As we were about to board our flight from Sana’a, about two…
A Month On, a Tenuous Cease-fire Holds Between Israel and Hezbollah
Middle East Crisis Israel and Hezbollah have exchanged strikes and accusations of breaches. Implementation of the deal has been slow. But the truce has brought some calm to a tumultuous region. By Abdi Latif Dahir Reporting from Beirut, Lebanon A fragile cease-fire between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah has largely held for a…
CNBC Daily Open: Holiday-thinned markets cheered by strong Wall Street finish
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Five Palestinian journalists killed in Gaza as Israel also strikes Yemen
Head of the World Health Organization and other UN staff reportedly safe after strikes on Sana’a airport in Yemen Five Palestinian journalists were killed in an Israeli airstrike on their vehicle in central Gaza, their employer has said, while Israel has also struck several areas in Houthi rebel-controlled Yemen in air raids. Faisal Abu al-Qumsan,…
Desi Bouterse, Fugitive Former Dictator of Suriname, Dies at 79
He took power in a military coup in 1980 and later served as the country’s president. He was also convicted of ordering the murder of 15 political opponents. By Claire Moses Reporting from Amsterdam Desi Bouterse, the brutal former dictator turned populist president of Suriname who was convicted of murdering some of his political opponents,…
Squid Game reviews: Season two ‘sensational’ or ‘a letdown’?
Season two of Squid Game has received reviews as mixed as a Christmas selection box, with TV critics calling it everything from “sensational” to “a letdown”. The Guardian said that after a pretty slow start, the returning series eventually turned into “TV that will make you uncomfortably bloodthirsty indeed”. While the Telegraph described it as…
European markets close higher ahead of Christmas shutdown; Novo Nordisk resumes recovery
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Houthis claim to have targeted Ben Gurion airport after Israel hits Sana’a
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Famine Warning for Northern Gaza Draws U.S. Rebuke and Raises Questions
Middle East Crisis Advertisement Supported by The dispute highlights the difficulties with data collection in Gaza that have hampered humanitarian efforts since the war began. By Ephrat Livni A U.S. diplomat on Tuesday slammed a new report on food security in the Gaza Strip that said famine was “highly likely” in part of the enclave,…
Spurs could have no fit centre-back after Davies ‘setback’
Tottenham could be without any fit centre-backs for Sunday’s Premier League game against Wolves after Ben Davies suffered a setback in his recovery. The Wales international, 31, has been out since 5 December with a hamstring injury. Davies had been nearing a return, but manager Ange Postecoglou said on Friday: “No, he is ruled out.…
How F1 teams are turning to AI to improve performance on the track
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Israeli forces raid Gaza hospital after staff reported killed in strike
Staff arrested, injured and killed as Israeli forces burn departments and attack buildings surrounding one of the area’s last remaining hospitals, says director A fire has broken out at one of northern Gaza’s only functioning hospitals, while medics and patients have been forced to leave by Israeli forces, who raided the hospital on Friday morning,…
Italian Journalist Is Detained While Reporting in Iran
Advertisement Supported by Cecilia Sala, 29, was arrested on Dec. 19, but news of her detention only became public on Friday. The reason for the arrest of Ms. Sala, a well-known reporter, has not been made public. By Emma Bubola Reporting from Rome A prominent Italian journalist was arrested in Iran and jailed in the…
Eagles, ice & pyro – inside rugby’s biggest show
Harlequins have staged their Big Game spectacular at Twickenham’s Allianz Stadium since 2008 Gallagher Premiership: Harlequins v Leicester Venue: Allianz Stadium, Twickenham Date: Saturday, 28 December Kick-off: 18:00 GMT Coverage: Listen on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app, and read the match report on the BBC Sport…
Asian stocks had a strong 2024 — but this market was the clear winner, thanks to a tech rally
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Officials claim Israeli military ‘burning’ Kamal Adwan hospital after forced evacuation of patients – as it happened
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Thursday Briefing: Rebel Factions Try to Unite Syria
Advertisement Newsletter Plus, “Squid Game” returns. By Gaya Gupta A number of rebel factions agreed to dissolve and be integrated under the defense ministry, according to the Syrian state-run news service. Trying to establish a single national military is the latest step to consolidate control by the fighters who overthrew the country’s leader, Bashar al-Assad.…
Smith century puts Australia on top against India
This video can not be played Cummins gets Rahul with ‘brilliant’ ball as Australia dominate India Border-Gavaskar Trophy, fourth Test, day two, Melbourne Australia 474: Smith 140, Labuschagne 72, Konstas 60, Khawaja 57; Bumrah 4-99, Jadeja 4-78) India 164-5: (Jaiswal 82, Kohli 36; Boland 2-24, Cummins 2-57) India trail by 310 runs Scorecard Steve Smith…
How Gen X and millennials are changing the face of the traditional family office as they inherit over $80 trillion
As the baton of wealth is inherited by younger generations, the heirs of wealthy families are taking a more active role in the impact they seek to create in the world by using the traditionally monolithic family office for more innovative, value-based investments. The great wealth transfer is in full swing as over $100 trillion…
‘Let’s see who will be leaving’: Georgia’s presidential standoff nears crunch point
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Hanukkah in Pictures: Keeping the Flame Alive
Jews around the globe lit the first of eight candles on Wednesday and came together to celebrate and reflect on their history. The first candle of Hanukkah was lit by rabbis at the Western Wall in Jerusalem, as they gathered in joint prayer with families of hostages held in Gaza.Credit…Abir Sultan/EPA, via Shutterstock Supported by…
Heta hits nine-darter but is latest seed out of Worlds
Damon Heta hit a nine-darter but became the 15th seed to be knocked out early at Alexandra Palace Ninth seed Damon Heta hit a nine-darter but was knocked out by Englishman Luke Woodhouse in the third round of the PDC World Championship. The Australian celebrated wildly after hitting double 12 to complete the perfect leg…
AI and crypto drove gains in this year’s top 5 tech stocks
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Pope urges the world to put down arms, ‘overcome divisions’ in Christmas message
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‘Guayaquil Four’ boys missing in Ecuador pose challenge to president
Protests have erupted nationwide after disappearance of boys not seen since they were approached by soldiers The disappearance of four boys in Ecuador after they came into contact with the armed forces is posing a severe challenge to President Daniel Noboaâs âwar on drugsâ. The four â all black, aged between 11 and 15, and…
Five Journalists Killed in Israeli Strike in Gaza, Palestinian Officials Say
Middle East Crisis Advertisement Supported by The Israeli military said it had struck a vehicle containing a “terrorist cell” in the Nuseirat area of Gaza. By Yan Zhuang and Rawan Sheikh Ahmad Five journalists working for a network associated with a Palestinian militant group were killed early Thursday when their vehicle was hit by an…
Amorim knows job in ‘danger’ without victories
This video can not be played ‘I know that every manager is in danger’ Manchester United head coach Ruben Amorim says the vast expense of bringing him in will not shield him from the sack if he fails to produce a winning team. While United sources stress there is total support for the new boss…
News Review of the Year 2024
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‘I work alone in my pub because of staff shortages’
Closing entire floors of hotel rooms and offering a £500 reward for new staff are just some of the ways hospitality owners in rural areas say they’ve had to cope with an ongoing “recruitment crisis”. Hotel and restaurant owners said despite things easing in recent months, they still regularly struggle to find enough staff, resulting…
The Nigerian watch-lover lost in time
Ticking is the predominant sound inside Bala Muhammad’s tiny watch-repair shop, tucked away on a bustling street in the northern Nigerian city of Kaduna. It is like a time capsule from a different era with numerous clocks hanging on the wall and small tables at the entrance full of his tools and watches in various…
‘I’m 27, and my disability admin feels like a full-time job’
Sofia Brizo spends four hours a day on what she calls “disability admin”. The 27-year-old PHD student, who has cerebral palsy, said she needed to spend that time on making accommodations and planning alternatives, because “the world is not accessible.” Disability Wales said disabled people endured an “immense and often daunting” amount of administration. A…
The Papers: ‘Tory war with Farage’ and Just Stop Oil ‘hypocrites’
There are a range of stories on the front of Friday’s post-Christmas newspapers. Former Tory Justice Secretary David Gauke tells the Times that thousands of prisoners should be moved to low security jails to tackle the overcrowding crisis. Gauke says England and Wales should emulate Spain – which allows many inmates to work and study…
Russia warns against ‘hypotheses’ after Azerbaijan Airlines crash
The Russian government has cautioned against promoting “hypotheses” about the cause of the crash of a Russia-bound passenger plane that killed 38 people in Kazakhstan on Wednesday. Some aviation experts suggested that the Azerbaijan Airlines plane had been hit by air defence systems over the Russian republic of Chechnya and pro-government media in Azerbaijan quote…
National Trust warns UK’s most precious heritage at risk from extreme weather
Storms and flooding have damaged some of the UK’s most precious heritage, according to the National Trust – the UK’s biggest conservation charity. It says extreme weather is taking a toll on the estates it manages in England and Wales, with many mature trees brought down and flooding damaging buildings and gardens. Warm, wet conditions…
Call the Midwife creator: ‘People tell me birth stories in the supermarket’
Call the Midwife creator Heidi Thomas is used to being told unexpected things over her shopping trolley. “I was in the supermarket, and a woman came up and said, ‘I gave birth standing up’,” she laughs. “What am I going to do with that?” Probably more than you might think, given she’s behind the popular…