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The Amazon is on fire: 5 things you need to know
Editor’s Note: Analysis by Conservation International experts is revealing where the Amazon fires are and why that matters. Track the Amazon fires in real time here. Smoke from fires in the Amazon darkened the skies of Sao Paulo, Brazil, this week, as the world’s largest tropical forest found itself in the midst of an ecological…
Fate of Bibas Family Renews Fears for Israel-Gaza Cease-Fire
Middle East Tensions News Analysis Hamas said it had returned the bodies of Shiri Bibas and her two sons. The Israeli military announced that the boys were murdered in Gaza and that Ms. Bibas’s body was that of someone else. By Patrick Kingsley Reporting from Jerusalem For 16 months, the smiling faces of Shiri Bibas…
US flies 177 deportees from Guantánamo to Honduras en route to Venezuela
Move apparently empties military facility on Cuban base of migrant detainees and comes in wake of ACLU lawsuit The US government has flown 177 deportees from Guantánamo Bay to Honduras, from where they are set to be transferred on to Venezuela, apparently emptying the military facility of migrant detainees. The move on Thursday came days…
RHONJ’s Rachel Fuda Gives Birth, Welcomes Baby With Husband John Fuda
Six months after announcing their pregnancy, Real Housewives of New Jersey star Rachel Fuda gave birth to her first baby boy Lorenzo with her husband of seven years John Fuda. Rachel Fuda and John Fuda are growing their dream family. Six months after announcing that she and her husband of seven years were expecting…
Apple pulls data protection tool after UK government security row
Apple is taking the unprecedented step of removing its highest level data security tool from customers in the UK, after the government demanded access to user data. Advanced Data Protection (ADP) means only account holders can view items such as photos or documents they have stored online through a process known as end-to-end encryption. But…
Caribbean leaders vow to maintain pursuit of slavery reparations
Caribbean leaders have defended the region’s pursuit of slavery reparations, describing the compensation for centuries of enslavement and oppression as a matter of simple justice. Between the 15th and the 19th century, more than 12.5 million Africans were kidnapped, forcibly transported to the Americas and sold into slavery. The issue of transatlantic slavery reparations dominated…
National Science Foundation Mass Firings Go Beyond Trump’s Orders, Sparking Outrage
National Science Foundation Mass Firings Go Beyond Trump’s Orders, Sparking Outrage At an emotional meeting, NSF officials announced layoffs for about 10 percent of their workforce and warned of more firings to come By Corbin Hiar & E&E News National Science Foundation headquarters shown outside Washington. CLIMATEWIRE | The National Science Foundation went beyond the…
Bucha, Site of Massacre, Feels Sting of Trump Shift on Ukraine
Russia-Ukraine War Residents of a Ukrainian suburb that was the site of notorious attacks on civilians after Russia invaded are alarmed by President Trump’s warm words for Moscow. By Kim Barker Reporting from Bucha, Ukraine Andrii Pobihai wore his army uniform to the funeral in Bucha, even though he’s retired. He was one of about…
Ex-Army head says UK and Europe must step up over Ukraine
The UK and Europe may need to offer security guarantees to Ukraine in the event of a peace deal with Russia, regardless of US support, the former head of the British armed forces has said on a BBC One Question Time special. Retired General Sir Nick Carter said he believed it was for Ukraine to…
Thanks to Trump, Saudi Arabia Gets a Big Week in Diplomacy
Russia-Ukraine War Riyadh is hosting U.S., Russian and Arab officials for high-stakes talks on Ukraine and Gaza, more proof of its regional clout and warm relations with President Trump. By Vivian Yee and Ismaeel Naar Vivian Yee reported from Cairo, and Ismaeel Naar from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Only a few years ago, Washington was calling…
Argentina court drops charges against three people over Liam Payne death
Charges of criminal negligence dropped against three key defendants over death of British singer in October A court in Argentina has dropped charges of criminal negligence against three of the five people indicted in connection with the death of Liam Payne, the former One Direction singer who fell from a third-floor hotel balcony in Buenos…
Justin Bieber Shares Cryptic Message on Maturing and Letting Go
Justin Bieber—who, along with his wife Hailey Bieber, has pushed back against divorce rumors in recent months—shared a lengthy Instagram message about his spirituality and finding love Feb. 20. Justin Bieber will never say never to changing. The “Peaches” singer—who has been facing rumors of a rocky relationship with wife Hailey Bieber since December—recently shared…
IPCC report: Climate change could soon outpace humanity’s ability to adapt
The catastrophic impacts of climate breakdown may soon outpace humanity’s ability to adapt to it, according to a new report. Co-authored by 270 researchers from 67 countries, the latest report from the UN’s Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) describes “an atlas of human suffering and a damning indictment of failed climate leadership,” according to…
Israeli family mourns ‘man of peace’ as body returned from Gaza
From her house in East London, British-Israeli Sharone Lifschitz never gave up hope that her 84-year-old father Oded would return from the horror of Hamas captivity, after more than 500 days. He was a man of peace, a campaigner for, and a friend of, Palestinians. He was dragged from his home by Palestinian gunmen on…
Reversing U.S. policy, Trump attacks Zelenskyy, blames Ukraine for war with Russia
By Greg Myre , Joanna Kakissis WASHINGTON and KYIV — For the past three years, the U.S. has been Ukraine’s leading supporter in its war with Russia. Yet with a series of blunt comments, President Trump is now sounding more aligned with Russia than Ukraine. Trump, writing on social media, used his strongest language to…
Jessica Simpson Shares Rare Insight Into Nick Lachey Divorce Aftermath
Nearly 20 years after Jessica Simpson and Nick Lachey divorced, the “Irresistible” singer detailed the aftermath in a conversation with sister Ashlee Simpson Ross. Jessica Simpson is reflecting on the last time she started over. Nearly 20 years after the “Irresistible” singer, now 44, filed for divorce from Nick Lachey, she shared insight into turning…
Police search for woman who escaped Panama hotel where US deportees are being held
Zheng Lijuan fled Panama City hotel as 170 of deported migrants were transported to dense, lawless region Police are searching for a Chinese woman who escaped from a downtown Panama City hotel where she was being held following her deportation from the US under Donald Trump’s intensified campaign against immigrants. Zheng Lijuan was one of…
Greenland’s Big Moment
North Pole Svalbard (NOR.) Arctic Ocean Future shipping routes Ice cap Baffin Bay GREENLAND Rare-earth mining project linked to business leaders CANADA Ilulissat ICELAND Nuuk Known deposits of critical minerals 300 Miles Atlantic Ocean North Pole Future shipping routes Ice cap GREENLAND Baffin Bay Known deposits of critical minerals CANADA Rare-earth mining project linked to…
Israel’s ‘hearts lie in tatters’ as Hamas hands over first dead hostages
“The hearts of an entire nation lie in tatters,” Israel’s President Isaac Herzog has said, as the bodies of four hostages taken alive by Hamas in its attack on 7 October 2023 were returned to Tel Aviv. Hamas says the bodies are those of a mother and two children from the Bibas family, whose unknown…
Trump’s DEI Purge Is Hitting NASA Hard
Trump’s DEI Purge Is Hitting NASA Hard Space scientists within NASA and outside it feel betrayed by the Trump administration’s changes at the agency, which was known for promoting inclusion in science By Alexandra Witze & Nature magazine NASA’s diverse astronaut corps was an example of the agency’s support for diversity and inclusion. In the…
China repatriates more than 1,000 online scam workers rescued from Myanmar
By The Associated Press BANGKOK — An airlift carrying more than 1,000 Chinese nationals who had worked at online scam centers in eastern Myanmar began Thursday, after the rescued workers were taken across the border to Thailand and put on chartered flights to China. Thailand, China and Myanmar have coordinated efforts over the past month…
Trump’s dismantling of USAid raises risk of mpox global emergency, experts warn
As administration cuts off resources from African countries to contain outbreak, workers say ‘everybody’s lost’ As the Trump administration dismantles the US Agency for International Development (USAid) and retreats from funding global public health efforts, mpox – formerly known as monkeypox – is at greater risk of becoming a wider global emergency, according to aid…
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West Reunite to Support Daughter North West
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West, who finalized their divorce in 2022, reunited to support daughter North West’s The Lion King debut during the Feb. 20 episode of The Kardashians. Kanye West is keeping up with The Kardashians. The “Famous” rapper made a cameo on his ex-wife Kim Kardashian‘s reality show during the Feb. 20 episode,…
Jet-Skis in Rwanda. Bodies Ashore in Congo.
Congo-Rwanda Conflict Rwanda-Congo dispatch The Rwandan shore of Lake Kivu offers leisure and relaxation. Across the border in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the same lake was recently the site of devastation and misery after a rebel offensive. By the peaceful shore of Lake Kivu in Gisenyi, Rwanda, this month. By Elian Peltier Photographs by…
Starmer backs Zelensky after Trump calls him ‘dictator’
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has backed Volodymyr Zelensky as a “democratically elected leader” after Donald Trump described the Ukrainian president as a “dictator”. Sir Keir called Zelensky on Wednesday evening and told him it was “perfectly reasonable” for Ukraine to “suspend elections during wartime as the UK did during World War Two”, Downing Street…
Trump FEMA Firings Hit Agency Already Suffering Staffing Shortages
FEMA Firings Hit Agency Already Suffering Staffing Shortages After firing 200 first-year employees this weekend, FEMA was directed “to make a list” of anyone who worked on climate or equity By Thomas Frank & E&E News Members of the FEMA Urban Search and Rescue Task Force search a flood-damaged area with a search canine in…
Alarmed by Trump’s Gaza Plan, Arab Leaders Brainstorm on Their Own
Middle East Tensions Since President Trump suggested depopulating Gaza, Arab officials have offered other ideas for reconstruction. But the emerging consensus repackages old plans as new ones. By Patrick Kingsley and Vivian Yee The journalists, reporting from Jerusalem and Cairo, spoke with diplomats, politicians and analysts briefed on the Arab initiative. After President Trump shocked…
Bhad Bhabie Is Unrecognizable With Dramatic Blonde Hair Transformation
Bhad Bhabie unveiled a shocking blonde hair transformation on social media Feb. 19 alongside a snippet of her new diss track “Ms. Whitman,” leading some to question the new look’s inspiration. Catch Bhad Bhabie’s new hairdo outside. The 21-year-old—who rose to fame in 2016 after her viral appearance on Dr. Phil—recently debuted a head-turning new…
Archaeologists discover first pharaoh’s tomb in Egypt in more than a century
Uncovering tomb of Thutmose II hailed as most significant discovery since Tutankhamun in 1922 Litherland had been exploring the Valley of the Kings in Egypt for more than a decade when he discovered a staircase that led to the tomb, now known to have belonged to Thutmose II, who reigned from 1493 to 1479BC. It…
Trump echoes Russia as he upends US position on Ukraine
If there were any lingering doubts about Donald Trump’s view of the Ukraine war and America’s support of Kyiv’s fight against Russia, he put them to rest in stark terms on Wednesday. Lashing out at Volodymyr Zelensky, who less than three years ago received a standing ovation in Congress for his efforts to resist Russia’s…
Brazilians hail strength of democracy as Bolsonaro is called to account
‘In Brazil coup-mongers go to jail. In the US they get back into the White House,’ says one leading politician Brazilian democrats have celebrated the strength of their country’s judiciary and institutions after the former president Jair Bolsonaro was left facing political oblivion and jail time for allegedly plotting a coup, in stark contrast to…
Trump calls Zelensky a ‘dictator’ as rift between two leaders deepens
President Trump has launched a fresh attack on Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky, calling him a “dictator” and deepening the rift between the two leaders. His latest salvo came after Zelensky, reacting to US-Russia talks in Saudi Arabia from which Kyiv was excluded, said the US president was “living in a disinformation space” governed by Moscow.…
Astronauts in Space Address Donald Trump’s Claim They Were “Abandoned”
NASA astronauts Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore respond to President Donald Trump’s allegation that they were “abandoned in space” as they prepare for their flight back to Earth in March. NASA’s Suni Williams and Butch Wilmore want to clear up any cosmic confusion about their prolonged space trip. Three weeks after President Donald Trump said the…
Migrants Deported to Panama by Trump Administration Taken to Jungle Camp
U.S. Immigration The group of unauthorized migrants, which includes children, were bused to the camp late Tuesday night. “It looks like a zoo, there are fenced cages,” said one of the detainees. By Julie TurkewitzFarnaz FassihiHamed Aleaziz and Annie Correal Julie Turkewitz reported from Bogotá, Colombia, Farnaz Fassihi from New York, Hamed Aleaziz from Washington…
Zelensky says Trump living in Russian ‘disinformation space’
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has responded to criticism of Kyiv by Donald Trump, by saying his US counterpart is “living in a disinformation space” created by Russia. On Tuesday, President Trump appeared to blame Ukraine for the war and suggested the Ukrainian leader’s popularity rating was as low as 4%. Trump was speaking after US-Russia…
Trump’s ‘Iron Dome’ Space Weapons Plan Ignores Physics and Fiscal Reality
Opinion ArgonautWednesdays Trump’s ‘Iron Dome’ Space Weapons Plan Ignores Physics and Fiscal Reality Proposed U.S. space defenses against hypersonic nuclear missiles are unnecessary, impractical and would trigger a dangerous new arms race By Dan Vergano edited by Megha Satyanarayana Keep in touch with the Argonaut: Get email alerts for this weekly column by Dan Vergano…
Jason Kelce Details Travis Kelce’s Growth Since Dating Taylor Swift
Jason Kelce explains how Travis Kelce’s relationship with Taylor Swift has impacted his younger brother and changed him for the better. Jason Kelce can thank Travis Kelce’s cheer captain for his growth. The They Call it Late Night host admitted that he’s seen quite a change in his younger brother since he and Taylor Swift…
Zelensky Urges ‘More Truth’ After Trump Suggests Ukraine Started the War
Russia-Ukraine War The remarks by President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine were some of his most pointed yet about President Trump’s views on the war. transcript And I think I have the power to end this war. And I think it’s going very well. But today I heard, Oh, well, we weren’t invited. Well, you’ve been…
The Ugandan arts centre bringing harmony to Africa’s biggest refugee camp
The Bidi Bidi performing arts venue offers more than 250,000 refugees the chance to sing, play, dance – and dream of a peaceful future The sound of a flute floats towards five young men in the 1,000-seat Bidi Bidi Performing Arts Centre theatre in Uganda – the country that hosts the highest number of refugees…
She worked for years to get a federal job. Within a month, she was fired
Geoff Brumfiel Rose’s brief career as a federal employee ended last Thursday. “I was winding down for the day, and then all of a sudden, I got a notification ping,” she says. She reached for her government phone, which had been issued to her just a month earlier when she took a new job at…
Why Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi Give Love a Good Name
Millie Bobby Brown played it cool when she finally met future husband Jake Bongiovi after they bonded over Instagram—but it wasn’t long before both knew they had to hold on to what they got. Millie Bobby Brown and Jake Bongiovi may have met in the most Gen Z of ways, but their courtship quickly took a turn for…
Steve Rosenberg: How Putin and Trump shook the world up in a week
When he penned his eyewitness account of the 1917 Russian Revolution, American journalist John Reed famously titled it Ten Days That Shook The World. But 10 days is too long for Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin. They’ve shaken things up in a week. It began with the Putin-Trump telephone conversation on 12 February and their…
UN rights body accuses Rwanda-backed militia of killing children in eastern DRC
OHCHR says Tutsi-led M23 group killed three boys in Bukavu last week after capturing the city The UN human rights office accused the Rwanda-backed M23 rebels of killing three children in Bukavu, the Democratic Republic of the Congo city they captured last week, expressing alarm at human rights violations by the militia. “Our office has…
Government Agencies, Universities, Nonprofits Pause Critical Work Over Trump Administration Executive Orders
Trump Takes a ‘Giant Wrecking Ball’ to U.S. Research America’s status as a global science leader is in doubt as the administration freezes funding and targets research that references climate or diversity By Chelsea Harvey & E&E News Thousands of New Yorkers gather at the ‘Stop the Coup’ rally against the Trump Administration in Union…
Sudan paramilitary group kills more than 200 people in three-day attack, activists say
The Emergency Lawyers network said the RSF killed civilians south of Khartoum, with hundreds more either wounded or missing Sudanese paramilitaries have killed more than 200 people in a three-day assault south of Khartoum, according to a lawyers’ network, while the army-backed government put the death toll at more than double that figure. The Emergency…
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Designer fragrances for less? Shop budget-friendly perfume finds from Lancôme, Thierry Mugler, Gucci, and more. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. If you love fragrance, you know that growing your collection isn’t cheap, especially if you enjoy indulging in a pricey designer perfume…
Jeremy Bowen: No sign of a quick peace dividend for Trump in Ukraine
The Russians and Americans are talking again, as European leaders and diplomats contemplate the hard choices forced on them by US President Donald Trump. Without question, Trump’s diplomatic ultimatum to Ukraine and America’s Western European allies has cracked the transatlantic alliance, perhaps beyond repair. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky looks rattled by the abrupt change of…
In high seas, scientists see a lifeline for coral reefs
The vast, underexplored seas covering much of the planet could be the key to saving what remains of a more familiar undersea feature, a new study finds. The “living rock” that thrives in tropical shallows around the world, coral supports a quarter of all marine life. Yet around 20 percent of the world’s coral is…
In historic move, Costa Rica makes big splash for conservation
Costa Rica announced Friday that it will expand its protected ocean area from 2.7 percent to more than 30 percent of its territorial waters — a major leap that puts the Central American country nine years ahead of a global deadline to protect nearly a third of the world’s land and sea. The expanded Cocos…
Russia won’t accept Nato troops in Ukraine, Lavrov says after talks with US
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov has said his country won’t accept peacekeeping forces from Nato countries in Ukraine under any peace deal, following high-level talks with the US in Saudi Arabia. “Any appearance by armed forces under some other flag does not change anything. It is of course completely unacceptable,” he said. Russia and the…
Zelensky Lashes Out at Trump for Excluding Ukrainians From Peace Talks
Russia-Ukraine War Left out of a meeting between American and Saudi officials, the Ukrainian leader also canceled a trip to Riyadh. By Andrew E. Kramer Reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine Shortly after the United States’ opening meeting with Russian officials on Tuesday, President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine lashed out at the Trump administration’s negotiating tactics in…
You Might’ve Missed Mike White’s Survivor Pals’ Cameos in White Lotus
The White Lotus creator Mike White’s Survivor season 37 costars Natalie Cole and Carl Boudreaux made surprising cameos during a dinner scene in the show’s season three premiere. The White Lotus resort rented rooms to a couple of famous faces. The season three premiere of the HBO Max show included brief cameos from Natalie Cole…
Turf war? Fixing grasslands can ease human-wildlife clashes
In many places around the world, humans and wildlife don’t share the same spaces. In others, humans and wildlife are in nearly constant contact. For example, in Kenya’s savannahs, elephants and black rhinos share the land with pastoral Maasai communities. And that proximity can become dangerous, even deadly, when resources are scarce: It’s estimated that…
U.S.-Russia Talks in Saudi Arabia Set to Go Beyond Ukraine
Trump Administration The two sides met in Saudi Arabia for their most extensive discussions in years. In addition to Ukraine, business ties are on the table. By Anton Troianovski and Ismaeel Naar Reporting from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Senior American and Russian officials agreed on Tuesday to establish teams to work toward ending the war in…
Pub shooting suspect rang friend and said ‘she’s dead’
The man suspected of fatally shooting his wife, Lisa Smith, outside a pub in Kent called friends after it happened and revealed what he had done, the BBC has been told. Edvard Stockings, also known by the surname Smith, called Leslie Thompson less than two hours after the shooting outside the Three Horseshoes pub in…
Who is Steve Witkoff? Trump’s Middle East envoy is a real estate mogul and old friend
By Rachel Treisman When top-level U.S. and Russian officials met in Saudi Arabia on Tuesday to discuss the war in Ukraine, one of the American seats at the table was filled by Steve Witkoff. A New York real estate mogul and longtime friend of President Trump, Witkoff had little formal diplomatic experience before Trump named…
Tom Brady Shares Selfie With His “Forever Valentine”
Tom Brady shared an icy glimpse of him celebrating Valentine’s Day with daughter Vivian, who he shares with ex-wife Gisele Bündchen, during a ski trip. Tom Brady has a soft spot for skiing and spending quality time with this youngest. The former New England Patriots quarterback put both on display over Valentine’s Day weekend, sharing…
New Psychotherapies That Focus on Positive Experiences Could Better Treat Depression and Anxiety
New Psychotherapies That Focus on Positive Experiences Could Better Treat Depression and Anxiety These novel treatments help people with depression and anxiety find joy in life By Francine Russo edited by Gary Stix Small pleasures: A new therapy encourages patients to focus on enjoyable experiences, however tiny. Katie, a 40-year-old woman in the county of…
U.S. and Russia discuss ending Ukraine war, without Kyiv
By Charles Maynes Senior U.S. and Russian delegations gathered for talks in the Saudi Arabian capital of Riyadh on Tuesday, as the two sides began an initial round of high-stakes negotiations aimed at ending the war in Ukraine. The talks build on last week’s phone call between President Trump and Russian leader Vladimir Putin during…
South African Imam and Gay Rights Advocate is Shot Dead
By Matthew Mpoke Bigg A South African imam who devoted his life to promoting gay rights and tolerance for L.G.B.T.Q. Muslims was shot and killed in the coastal city of Gqeberha on Saturday, the police said. The organization worked to help Muslims around the world reconcile their faith with their sexual orientation and gender identity.…
‘I was just in a plane crash. Oh my God’: Survivors recount lucky escape
“Our plane crashed. It’s upside down.” These were the words of John Nelson, a passenger on a Delta Air Lines flight that had just crashed and flipped while landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport. All 80 people on board the flight from Minneapolis – 76 passengers and four crew – have survived, the airport’s chief…
China berates US for changing state department language on Taiwan
US state department last week removed line from fact sheet saying ‘We do not support Taiwan independence’ China has called on the United States to “correct its mistakes” after a statement that Washington does not support an independent Taiwan was removed from the state department website. Beijing views Taiwan as part of its territory and…
Why Melanie Lynskey and Jason Ritter Are Such a Winning Couple
Here’s a twist for you: Melanie Lynskey and Jason Ritter may actually be the same person. Sure, she’s a 47-year-old woman from New Zealand and he’s (as of Feb. 17) a 45-year-old guy from Los Angeles. And they’re married and parents of a 6-year-old daughter together. So maybe they’re not the same-same. But they are two halves…
Hundreds protest in Cook Islands over PM’s handling of deal with China
Opposition leaders accuse prime minister of risking its relationship with New Zealand by continued secrecy around deal Hundreds of protesters have marched on Cook Islands’ parliament to oppose prime minister Mark Brown’s recent decisions, including a failure to properly consult its closest partner New Zealand over a deal to deepen ties with China. Roughly 400…
Understanding Your Introverted Kid’s Needs Will Help Them Succeed
Opinion The Science of ParentingMondays Understanding Your Introverted Kid’s Needs Will Help Them Succeed There is nothing wrong with quieter, introverted kids. Recognizing what makes them tick can help them confidently navigate an extroverted world By Megha Satyanarayana edited by Dan Vergano Cut through the claims: Get email alerts for this weekly column My kids…
Israel Says It Will Keep Troops ‘Temporarily’ in 5 Points in Lebanon
Middle East Tensions The announcement raised the specter of renewed fighting in southern Lebanon between Israel and Hezbollah, the Lebanese militia. By Patrick Kingsley and Euan Ward Reporting from Jerusalem and Beirut The Israeli military said on Monday that it will keep forces in five locations in southern Lebanon after a deadline for its full…
All passengers and crew survive plane crash at Toronto airport
All passengers and crew on a flight which crashed and overturned while landing at Toronto Pearson Airport in Canada have survived, the airport’s chief executive has said. “We are very grateful there was no loss of life and relatively minor injuries,” said Deborah Flint of the Greater Toronto Airports Authority. One child and two adults…
European Leaders Meet to Discuss Ukraine War as Trump Officials Prepare For Russia Peace Talks
Trump Administration The hastily called gathering was part of a flurry of diplomacy expected to center on Ukraine this week as Trump officials prepare to start talks with Russia on their own. By Catherine Porter and Steven Erlanger Reporting from Paris The leaders of many of Europe’s biggest countries came to Paris on Monday in…
Argentina opposition calls for impeachment of Javier Milei after cryptocurrency collapse
President endorsed $Libra crypto token on Friday before it collapsed, leading some to call it a financial ‘rug pull’ Opposition politicians in Argentina have called for the impeachment of president Javier Milei after he touted a cryptocurrency which quickly collapsed and reportedly led to millions of dollars in losses this weekend. Milei endorsed the little-known…
Starmer says US ‘backstop’ needed for Ukraine peace deal
Sir Keir Starmer has said any Ukraine peace deal would require a “US backstop” to deter Russia from attacking its neighbour again. Speaking after a hastily convened meeting with European leaders in Paris, the prime minister repeated that he would consider deploying UK troops to Ukraine in the event of a lasting peace agreement. But…
Rubio is in Saudi Arabia to discuss the Gaza ceasefire and Ukraine war
Aya Batrawy DUBAI — Secretary of State Marco Rubio is holding meetings in Saudi Arabia on Monday to discuss President Donald Trump’s displacement and redevelopment plans for the Gaza Strip and to meet with Russian counterparts on steps to ending the war in Ukraine. This is Rubio’s first visit to the Middle East as secretary…
Why Justin Timberlake Missed SNL 50: The Anniversary Special
Justin Timberlake, who has been a part of memorable Saturday Night Live sketches like “D–k In a Box,” was not among the star-studded guests at the SNL 50: The Anniversary Special on Feb. 16. Unfortunately, Justin Timberlake did not bring sexy back to Studio 8H for SNL 50: The Anniversary Special. The “Cry Me a River”…
Woman shot dead on Valentine’s Day named
A woman who was shot dead outside a Kent pub on Valentine’s Day has been named by police as Lisa Smith. Tributes to Ms Smith, 43, from Slough, have been left at the scene of the fatal shooting outside the Three Horseshoes pub in Knockholt shortly after 19:00 GMT on Friday. Flowers and balloons –…
A Norovirus Vaccine Is Closer Than Ever Before
A Vaccine for the Dreaded Norovirus Is Closer Than Ever Norovirus infection rates are extremely high this year, raising the question: Why can’t a vaccine protect us from the stomach bug? By Meghan Bartels edited by Lauren J. Young Norovirus conjures a nightmarish series of gastrointestinal symptoms, and the hated infection has been rampant this…
Rwanda-backed M23 rebels capture eastern DRC’s second-largest city
Congolese authorities accused of abandoning Bukavu after government confirms fall to militia group M23 rebels have captured and occupied Bukavu, the second-largest city in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Congolese government has confirmed, days after the Rwanda-backed militia launched an attack. In a statement posted on X, the DRC communications ministry said…
Rubio Lands in Saudi Arabia for Talks on Gaza and Ukraine
Trump Administration Marco Rubio’s visit to Riyadh, his first as secretary of state, came amid uncertainty about the future of Gaza and Ukraine and criticism of unilateral U.S. moves over the wars in both places. By Patrick Kingsley and Ismaeel Naar Patrick Kingsley reported from Jerusalem, and Ismaeel Naar from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Secretary of…
M23 Rebels in Congo Say They Have Entered Bukavu
Congo-Rwanda Conflict Last month, M23 rebels backed by Rwanda took the city of Goma in a bloody battle. This weekend, the group entered the gold-trading center of Bukavu in eastern Congo after government soldiers fled. By Elian Peltier and Justin Makangara Elian Peltier reported from Dakar, Senegal, and Justin Makangara from Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of…
‘Fake bailiffs said they’d take my furniture’
A man has described how criminals pretending to be bailiffs almost tricked him into paying thousands of pounds to settle a fictitious debt as part of an elaborate scam. In what has been reported as a growing problem, people are phoned up and told bailiffs are on the way to their home to remove their…
Why We’re All Envious of Serena Williams’ Marriage to Alexis Ohanian
Ever since Alexis Ohanian wed Serena Williams in a star-studded 2017 affair, the Reddit cofounder and dad of two has simply been acing married life and putting other husbands to shame. Remember the time Alexis Ohanian commissioned a series of billboards to be set up in Palm Springs, welcoming wife Serena Williams back to competition…
Brazil asks UN to ditch proposed levy on global shipping
Those supporting the deal hope it will raise billions to help poor countries deal with climate breakdown Brazil has asked the UN to throw out plans for a new levy on global shipping that would raise funds to fight the climate crisis, despite playing host to the next UN climate summit. The proposed levy on…
Can Europe conjure a united front on Ukraine’s future?
Europe’s leaders are scrambling. Their hastily convened security summit in Paris on Monday is proof of that. They are still reeling from not being invited by the US to talks with Russia over the future of Ukraine. US President Donald Trump said on Sunday he could be meeting Russian President Vladimir Putin “very soon”. Can…
Left Out of Ukraine Talks, Europe Races to Organize a Response
Russia-Ukraine War The Trump administration’s push for direct negotiations with Russia without Ukraine’s involvement leaves the European allies with no clear role. By Andrew E. Kramer Reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine While American officials prepared on Sunday for the start of talks with Russia over ending the war in Ukraine, European leaders were rushing to formulate…
Bad Bunny Makes Surprising Confession About His SNL Milestone
After Bad Bunny both hosted and starred as the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, he revealed what his favorite part of taking on double duty was. Bad Bunny loves trying new things. One year after the “Monaco” rapper took on double duty as host and musical guest on Saturday Night Live, he shared insight into…
Cook Islands PM defends signing of wide-ranging deal with China
Mark Brown says Beijing deal that covers trade, investment, oceans, infrastructure and transport complements ties with New Zealand The Cook Islands says it has signed a deal to expand relations with China, stressing that the accord does not impinge on ties with former colonial power New Zealand. Prime minister Mark Brown said he signed an…
PM ‘ready and willing’ to put UK troops on the ground in Ukraine to protect peace
Sir Keir Starmer has said he is “ready and willing” to put UK troops on the ground in Ukraine to help guarantee its security as part of a peace deal. Writing in the Daily Telegraph, the UK prime minister said securing a lasting peace in Ukraine “is essential if we are to deter Putin from…
Brother of British national held in Nigeria says UK has ‘turned its back’
Kingsley Kanu, brother of Indigenous People of Biafra leader Nnamdi Kanu, calls on PM to defend British citizens The brother of a British national being held in Nigeria after falling victim to extraordinary rendition has accused the UK government of turning its back, and called on Keir Starmer to “wake up” and “defend British citizens”.…
Jacob Kiplimo sets new half marathon record, finishes in under 57 minutes
Juliana Kim Jacob Kiplimo of Uganda ran with a vengeance in Barcelona on Sunday — masterfully reclaiming the half marathon world record after the title was taken from him last year. “What a day!” he wrote on Instagram. “Today everything has been perfect, the course, the weather and of course myself.” A post shared by…
US deports 119 immigrants of varying nationalities to Panama
People from Afghanistan, Iran, China and other countries flown out as Trump’s deportation effort intensifies The US has sent undocumented immigrants from several Asian countries whose governments have refused to accept them to Panama, in a move signalling an intensification of the Trump administration’s deportation effort. A military plane carrying 119 immigrants from countries including…
‘No durable peace’ in Ukraine if Europe not in talks, says minister
There can be “no durable peace” in Ukraine without European nations, particularly Ukrainians, taking part in talks to end the war with Russia, the business secretary has told the BBC. Jonathan Reynolds downplayed divisions between the US and its allies over resolving the conflict, after concerns over the Trump administration moving ahead with peace talks…
Why Aren’t We Losing Our Minds Over the Plastic in Our Brains?
Opinion Cross CurrentsFridays Why Aren’t We Losing Our Minds Over the Plastic in Our Brains? New research on microplastics in brains reminds us that while scientists compile safety data, our leaders should still act By Megha Satyanarayana edited by Dan Vergano Richard Thompson, director of the Marine Institute of Plymouth analyzes nurdles and other micro-plastics…
Trump Team Leaves Behind an Alliance in Crisis
Trump Administration news analysis European leaders felt certain about one thing after a whirlwind tour by Trump officials — they were entering a new world where it was harder to depend on the United States. By David E. Sanger and Steven Erlanger Reporting from Munich Many critical issues were left uncertain — including the fate…
Nordstrom Quietly Released Their Presidents’ Day Deals up to 60% Off
PSA: Your favorite luxury retailer is having a major winter sale right now, with many luxury brands starting at $27. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. Luxury fashion lovers, get ready to shop ‘til you drop! Nordstrom just…
Duck Dynasty’s Sadie Robertson Is Pregnant, Expecting Baby No. 3
Duck Dynasty star Sadie Robertson and husband Christian Huff are expecting their third child. Get more details about their baby news and growing family. The Duck Dynasty flock is growing. Sadie Robertson, the third-eldest of Korie and Willie Robertson‘s six children and the granddaughter of Duck Commander founder Phil Robertson, and her husband Christian Huff…
Mexico threatens to escalate US gunmakers lawsuit with terror charges
Claudia Scheinbaum warns of reciprocal action if Washington designates country’s cartels as terrorist groups Mexico’s president has warned US gunmakers they could face fresh legal action as accomplices of organized crime if Washington designates the country’s cartels as terrorist groups. The Latin American country, which is under mounting pressure from Donald Trump to curb illegal…
Trump administration’s mixed messaging on foreign policy leaves world guessing
A cracked windscreen forced US Secretary of State Marco Rubio into a rapid U-turn as his plane, en route to the Munich Security Conference, had to turn back an hour into the flight. America’s top diplomat, his senior officials and the travelling press returned to Andrews Air Force Base near Washington DC on Thursday night.…
Volunteers Search for ISIS Kidnap Victims
They are the missing, torn from their families a decade ago by ISIS militants. Many are likely dead. Some may have been sold into sexual slavery. Others have been trapped in detention camps. The world has moved on, save for a band of searchers who refuse to give up. No international body is searching for…
Armed Bandits in Brazil Pursue New Loot: Ozempic
Criminals are targeting pharmacies and stealing weight-loss medication in a country with body image insecurities and where many cannot afford the drugs. Criminals are targeting pharmacies and stealing weight-loss medication in a country with body image insecurities and where many cannot afford the drugs. A video monitoring system inside a pharmacy in São Paulo. Ozempic…
European leaders set to hold emergency summit on Ukraine
European leaders are set to gather next week for an emergency summit on the war in Ukraine, in response to concerns the US is moving ahead with Russia on peace talks that will lock out the continent. Sir Keir Starmer, who is expected to attend the summit in Paris, said it was a “once-in-a-generation moment…
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas Step Out Over Valentine’s Day Weekend
Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas were photographed out together on an outing in London just before the Valentine’s Day holiday. Fans’ eyes were wide open as they watched Tom Cruise and Ana de Armas out together in London. The Mission: Impossible actor and Blade Runner 2049 actress were photographed walking in the Soho neighborhood, with…
Amazon workers vote against unionizing a North Carolina warehouse
Alina Selyukh Amazon workers in North Carolina have voted against unionizing as the retail giant once again prevailed in its fight against labor organizing. Around 4,300 workers at a warehouse in Garner, N.C., a suburb of Raleigh, were eligible to cast ballots over the past week. They voted whether to join the grassroots union called…