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Climate Change Fuels Record Summer Heat, Killing Thousands
The Past Three Summers Were the Three Hottest on Record Climate-fueled heat has caused thousands of excess deaths over the past three summers, which were the three hottest on record By Andrea Thompson edited by Dean Visser The Northern Hemisphere’s summers of 2023, 2024 and 2025 were the three hottest on record, climate agencies in…
Trump hails Charlie Kirk as ‘American hero’ as thousands fill memorial service
US President Donald Trump hailed the conservative activist Charlie Kirk as a “great American hero” and “martyr” during a speech to tens of thousands of mourners at a memorial service in Arizona. Trump was the headline speaker at the packed event on Sunday, which saw top officials from his administration, including Vice-President JD Vance, praise…
Millie Bobby Brown Celebrates Her & Jake Bongiovi’s First Anniversary
Millie Bobby Brown celebrated her and husband Jake Bongiovi’s first wedding anniversary with a sweet throwback photo from their big day: “I love being your wife.” A lot can happen in a year for Millie Bobby Brown. The Stranger Things actress celebrated her first wedding anniversary with husband Jake Bongiovi—son of Jo Bon Jovi and…
Oldest Known Pachycephalosaur Fossil Discovered in Mongolia
Meet the Oldest Dome-Headed Dinosaur Ever Found A newly discovered dinosaur species has been identified from a fossil unearthed in Mongolia that represents the most complete pachycephalosaur specimen yet found By Jack Tamisiea edited by Andrea Thompson Artist’s reconstruction of the newly discovered pachycephalosaur. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Anyone who has ever flipped…
U.K., Canada and Australia recognize a Palestinian state, despite U.S. opposition
By Chandelis Duster Canada, the U.K., Australia and other countries on Sunday announced they will formally recognize Palestine as a state — a move that has long been opposed by the U.S. and Israel. “We recognized the State of Israel more than 75 years ago as a homeland for the Jewish people. Today we join…
UK rewarding Hamas, says mother of freed British-Israeli hostage
The mother of a freed British-Israeli hostage has accused Sir Keir Starmer of “rewarding” Hamas after the UK government said it would formally recognise a Palestinian state. Mandy Damari, whose kidnapped daughter Emily was held for 15 months, criticised the decision being taken when “the hostages are still not back, the war is not over…
Kenya’s arrest warrant is milestone in Agnes Wanjiru case but lengthy UK process awaits
After 13 years, warrant has been issued for UK suspect, but Robert James Purkiss would need to be extradited to face charges British soldier accused of murdering Agnes Wanjiru named In the spring of 2012, David Cameron was prime minister and British troops were still fighting in Afghanistan under the stewardship of the then defence…
Elon Musk’s Daughter Vivian Wilson Says She’s Financially Independent
Vivian Wilson, the daughter of Elon Musk and Justine Wilson, set the record straight around her finances during a panel at the 2025 Teen Vogue Summit: “People have a lot of assumptions.” Vivian Wilson is paving her own path. Indeed, the estranged daughter of Elon Musk cleared up any misconceptions around how much of her…
Trump nominates White House aide to be top US prosecutor for office probing Letitia James
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said Saturday that he would be nominating senior White House aide Lindsey Halligan to serve as the top federal prosecutor for the Virginia office that was thrown into turmoil when its U.S. attorney was pushed out Friday. In a social media post just after he departed…
Recognising Palestinian statehood opens another question – who would lead it?
Earlier this month, a Palestinian diplomat called Husam Zomlot was invited to a discussion at the Chatham House think tank in London. Belgium had just joined the UK, France and other countries in promising to recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations in New York. And Dr Zomlot was clear that this was a…
Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s Step Out After King Charles Reunion
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a joint appearance at the One805LIVE! concert in California, marking the Duke of Sussex’s first public outing since reuniting with his father King Charles III. Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are stepping out for a cause. The Duke and Duchess of Sussex made a surprise appearance at the One805LIVE!…
China issues warning to Papua New Guinea over defence deal with Australia
Beijing’s comments come as leading military figures in PNG express concern over a potential defence treaty with Australia China has urged Papua New Guinea not to sign a treaty that could restrict or prevent it from cooperating with another country, days after Australia failed to secure a defence pact with the Pacific nation. In a…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s Wedding Game Plan: All the Details
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding will be meticulously planned and laden with symbolism, obviously. Here’s everything else to know so far about their big day. One day we’re going to look back on this time and realize all the clues were right there. But while we’re still in Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce‘s engagement era, only…
UK set to recognize Palestinian state despite opposition from the US
By The Associated Press LONDON — The U.K. is expected to recognize a Palestinian state later Sunday despite opposition from the U.S., after judging that Israel has not met conditions it set over the war in Gaza. Though the anticipated move is largely symbolic, the U.K. hopes that it could increase diplomatic pressure for an…
Israel will occupy more West Bank land, but recognition matters, mayor tells BBC
States are there to protect. But so are fathers. Abdel Aziz Majarmeh was standing next to his 13-year-old son, Islam, as he was shot dead by Israeli forces this month at the entrance to Jenin refugee camp, in the occupied West Bank. “My son fell to the ground, and then I heard the sound of…
Chinese executive jailed for 25 years in US for trafficking fentanyl chemicals
Qingzhou Wang of Amarvel Biotech accused by prosecutors of turning chemical company into ‘pipeline of poison’ A Chinese company executive has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for trafficking in chemicals used to manufacture fentanyl, the US justice department has said. Qingzhou Wang, 37, principal executive of Amarvel Biotech, a company based in Wuhan,…
Olivia Rodrigo’s Boyfriend Louis Partridge Details Private Romance
Olivia Rodrigo’s boyfriend Louis Partridge shared insight into why he and the Grammy winner choose to keep their romance out of the spotlight: “There’s a sanctity to being private.” Olivia Rodrigo and Louis Partridge’s love is anything but embarrassing. Nearly three months after he and the “Traitor” singer made headlines with their joint outing at…
Why Starmer decided the time was right to recognise a Palestinian state
Successive UK governments have said recognition of a Palestinian state should be part of a peace process at a time when it can have maximum impact. In July, amid the deteriorating humanitarian situation in Gaza and under growing pressure from his own MPs, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer decided that time was now. He announced…
Aftershock of July’s 8.8 Earthquake Strikes Kamchatka. Tsunami Risk Waning
Strong Earthquake Hits Kamchatka. Tsunami Risk Waning A powerful magnitude 7.8 aftershock off Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula that arose from July’s magnitude 8.8 earthquake is raising concerns about possible tsunami impacts, although risk appears to be waning By Meghan Bartels edited by Lee Billings A seismic map shows the epicenter and intensity of a major earthquake…
Starmer set to announce UK recognition of Palestinian state on Sunday
Sir Keir Starmer is expected to announce the UK’s recognition of a Palestinian state in a statement on Sunday afternoon. The move comes after the prime minister said in July the UK would shift its position in September unless Israel met conditions including agreeing to a ceasefire in Gaza and committing to a long-term sustainable…
Landmark high seas treaty crosses finish line
After decades of negotiation, the high seas treaty is finally reality. First adopted by the United Nations in 2023, the treaty was officially ratified by the required 60 countries on Friday. This historic agreement will pave the way to protect international waters — Earth’s least-governed ecosystems — which face numerous threats from overfishing, deep sea…
Reese Witherspoon Reflects on Leaving an Abusive Relationship
Reese Witherspoon reflected on gaining back her confidence and self-esteem after leaving an abusive relationship early on in her career: “I had to rewire my brain.” Reese Witherspoon has lived and she’s learned. Indeed, the Morning Show star detailed the aftermath of leaving an abusive relationship when she was “really young,” including the insecurity and…
Cyber-attack causes delays at Heathrow and other European airports
Heathrow is among several European airports hit by a cyber-attack affecting an electronic check-in and baggage system. The airport said a number of flights were delayed on Saturday as a “technical issue” impacted software provided to several airlines. Brussels Airport said a cyber-attack on Friday night meant passengers were being checked in and boarded manually,…
Eritrean man is second to be deported to France under UK’s ‘one in, one out’ deal
Home Office says man left Heathrow for Paris early on Friday after losing high court attempt to block move An Eritrean man has been deported to France under the UK government’s “one in, one out” deal with the neighbouring country. The man – the second to be deported under the agreement – was on a…
Son of British couple held by Taliban ‘ecstatic’ as they return to UK
The son of an British couple detained by the Taliban in Afghanistan for nearly eight months has said he is “overwhelmed” by their release. Peter Reynolds, 80, and his wife Barbie, 76, who lived in Afghanistan for nearly two decades, are due to fly to the UK on Saturday after being reunited with their daughter…
Facts About New Girl That Will Leave You Wistful For the Loft
The economy stinks, bees are dying and movies are pretty much all sequels now, but as New Girl marks its 14th anniversary, you can still enjoy these fun facts from the cast and creator. Chicks & Dicks sounds alarmingly like something that would have Schmidt contributing to the Douchebag Jar. And yet that was the…
Social media is shattering America’s understanding of Charlie Kirk’s death
Geoff Brumfiel When Vice President Vance hosted an episode of conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s podcast on Monday, he blamed an “incredibly destructive movement of left-wing extremism” for Kirk’s assasination. That same night, talk show host Jimmy Kimmel said the “MAGA gang” was desperately trying to characterize the killer as “anything other than one of them.”…
Trump again asks supreme court to end protections for Venezuelans in US
Justice department urges court to overturn ruling that Kristi Noem lacked authority to end TPS program The Trump administration asked the US supreme court on Friday to intervene for the second time in a case involving its bid to end deportation protections the former president, Joe Biden, granted to hundreds of thousands of Venezuelans in…
Go Ahead, Write in the Margins—It’s Good for Your Brain
Writing in Your Books Is Good for Your Brain—Here’s Why Annotating the margins of books is an important part of deep reading and has a long legacy of merit in both science and literature By Brianne Kane edited by Jeanna Bryner Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Readers on TikTok and Instagram are making the aesthetics…
Heidi Klum Details Sharing Her German Culture With Her & Seal’s 4 Kids
Heidi Klum celebrated the inaugural HeidiFest—a Bavarian festival in Munich, Germany—with her and ex-husband Seal’s kids Leni, 21, Henry, 20, Johan, 18, and Lou, 15. For Heidi Klum, a haus is not a home without her kids. That’s why the Project Runway host wants her and ex Seal‘s four children—Leni Klum, 21, Henry Samuel, 20, Johan Samuel,…
Scores killed by RSF drone strike on mosque in besieged Sudanese city
First responders say 75 worshippers dead as paramilitaries push to capture last foothold of Sudanese army in Darfur A drone strike by the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces on the besieged Sudanese city of El Fasher has killed 75 people worshipping in a mosque, first responders have said, as the group continued its push to capture…
Faisal Islam: Will the US tech bromance turn around the UK economy?
In the old Camden Town Hall opposite London’s St Pancras station, away from the white tie and tails of the pageantry at Windsor Castle, was perhaps the most substantive display of the consequences of Donald Trump’s state visit. In front of Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer, many members of the British and US cabinets and…
Prosecutors rest their case in trial of man accused in attempted Trump assassination
By Greg Allen FORT PIERCE, Fla. – Federal prosecutors presented their final witness on Friday in the case against Ryan Routh, the man charged with trying to assassinate President Donald Trump when he was running for president. A Secret Service agent said he foiled Routh’s alleged attempt to shoot Trump Sept. 15, 2024. The agent…
Ted Cruz claims without evidence that China is funding U.S. climate lawsuits
By Michael Copley States and localities have filed waves of lawsuits against the fossil fuel industry to make energy companies pay for damages that communities face from climate change. Threatened with potentially huge financial penalties, industry and its supporters recently turned to the Supreme Court for help — without success. Now, Sen. Ted Cruz, the…
2025 Ig Nobel Prizes Awarded for Research on Tipsy Bats and Pasta Physics
Tipsy Bats and Perfect Pasta Win Ig Nobel Prizes for Weird Science Research Winners of the annual Ig Nobel awards include the science of tipsy bats and the physics of cacio e pepe By Chris Simms & Nature magazine Physicists studied the phase transitions that occur while making the pasta dish cacio e pepe. Many…
British couple freed by Taliban hug daughter in emotional reunion
A British couple freed by the Taliban after being detained for nearly eight months have emotionally reunited with their daughter, sharing hugs after landing in Qatar. Peter Reynolds, 80, and his wife Barbie, 76, who lived in Afghanistan for nearly two decades, were on their way home when they were stopped on 1 February. The…
Kenya’s Turkana people genetically adapted to live in harsh environment, study suggests
Research which began with conversations round a campfire and went on to examine 7m gene variants shows how people survive with little water and a meat-rich diet A collaboration between African and American researchers and a community living in one of the most hostile landscapes of northern Kenya has uncovered key genetic adaptations that explain…
NASA Records More Than 6,000 Exoplanets and Counting
Astronomers’ Exoplanet Haul Tops 6,000 Alien Worlds It’s a crowded galaxy, the latest exoplanet tally shows By Sarah Lewin Frasier edited by Clara Moskowitz Scientists have found thousands of planets outside our solar system, called exoplanets, throughout the galaxy. This artist’s concept shows how they range in size and composition, although scientists have not seen…
Kylie Jenner Reveals “Dream” for Daughter Stormi’s Future Career
Kylie Jenner revealed she hopes Stormi Webster follows in her footsteps at Kylie Cosmetics and how she’s “working hard every day to set up that future.” Kylie Jenner hopes her daughter builds upon the foundation she’s created. Indeed, the 28-year-old is already looking ahead a time where her and ex Travis Scott’s daughter Stormi Webster, 7,…
Nato intercepts Russian warplanes violating Estonian airspace
Three Russian warplanes that violated Estonian airspace have been intercepted by Nato, the military alliance has said. Estonia’s foreign ministry in Tallinn condemned the incursion as “brazen”. It said three Russian MiG-31 fighter jets entered the airspace of a Nato member “without permission and remained there for a total of 12 minutes” on Friday over…
Trump suggests Starmer could use military to control UK borders
Donald Trump suggested Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer could use the military to stop illegal migration at a news conference marking the end of the US president’s second state visit to the UK. Trump said he discussed migration issues with Sir Keir during a meeting at his country residence Chequers. The US president talked about…
Legal experts say pulling Jimmy Kimmel from air may amount to illegal ‘jawboning’
Bobby Allyn As First Amendment scholar Evelyn Douek watched the news unfold of ABC yanking Jimmy Kimmel from air, she was aghast: “The hypocrisy is enough to give one vertigo,” she said. It’s shocking to Douek, because she is a close-watcher of what’s known as “jawboning,” when regulators or government officials pressure private actors, like…
Mass protest expected in Philippines capital amid public fury over alleged corruption in government projects
Sunday’s demonstration in Manila to coincide with anniversary of 1972 martial law declaration as president backs rally in bid to placate anger Thousands of people are expected to join a mass protest in Manila on Sunday amid a groundswell of anger in the Philippines against perceived corruption in government-funded flood control projects. Dubbed the “Trillion…
Genetics Can Track How Languages Mixed in the Past
Genetics Can Track How Languages Mixed in the Past New research shows that wherever human populations mix, their languages blend as well By Cody Cottier edited by Allison Parshall When speakers of different languages meet, their words, sounds and even grammatical structures mingle in surprising ways. Ketchup, for example, may be an American staple today,…
Why Stephen Baldwin Says Hailey Bieber Has “Done the Impossible”
Hailey Bieber’s dad Stephen Baldwin shared his thoughts on the Rhode Skin founder’s success in the world of cosmetics, after her brand sold to e.l.f. Beauty for $1 billion. Stephen Baldwin is beyond proud that his daughter is on the rhode to success. Nearly four months after Hailey Bieber’s beauty brand Rhode Skin sold to…
New AI Tool Predicts Which of 1,000 Diseases Someone May Develop in 20 Years
New AI Tool Predicts Which of 1,000 Diseases Someone May Develop in 20 Years A large language model called Delphi-2M analyzes a person’s medical records and lifestyle to provide risk estimates for more than 1,000 diseases By Gemma Conroy & Nature magazine Join Our Community of Science Lovers! A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool can…
See Britney Spears’ Sons in Rare Pic With Jamie Lynn Spears’ Daughter
Britney Spears’ sons Sean Preston and Jayden James, whom she shares with ex Kevin Federline, reunited with their cousin—Jamie Lynn Spears’ daughter Maddie—in a rare appearance at her baseball game. Britney Spears’ sons wanna scream and shout for one of their own. The “Gimme More” singer’s kids Sean Preston, 20, and Jayden James, 19—whom she…
Judges rule against Trump administration on deporting Guatemalan children and Venezuelans
Double defeat protects Venezuelans with temporary protected status and Guatemalan minors The Trump administration has been handed a double defeat by judges in immigration cases, barring the executive branch from deporting a group of Guatemalan children and from slashing protections for many Venezuelans in the US. A federal judge on Thursday ordered the administration to…
Where Cardi B Stands With Ex Offset Amid Her Fourth Pregnancy
Cardi B, who is expecting her first baby with Stefon Diggs, shared insight into her co-parenting dynamic of her three kids with her ex Offset. Cardi B isn’t for the drama when it comes to her ex Offset. A little more than a year after filing for divorce from the Migos rapper to end their seven-year marriage, she’s ready…
Anthony Albanese fails to seal defence treaty between Australia and PNG
Australian PM will leave Port Moresby without agreement, sparking a setback for strategy to minimise China’s influence among Pacific nations Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese’s strategy of pushing back against China in the Pacific has been dealt another blow, with a major defence treaty with Papua New…
How Geocaching Became a Global GPS Treasure Hunt over 25 Years
The World’s Largest Treasure Hunt Turns 25 These hobbyists use GPS coordinates to hunt for secret prizes around the world By Sarah Scoles edited by Clara Moskowitz Bryan Roth had been hiking and scrambling for a while, with drop-offs evident around him, when his guides held out coveralls and pointed between two rocks. “We have…
First migrant deported to France under ‘one in one out’ deal
The first flight carrying a cross-channel small boat migrant has landed in Paris, under the UK-France agreement. The man, an Indian national, was removed from the UK on Thursday morning on an Air France plane. The government is launching an appeal against a High Court decision to temporarily block the deportation of an Eritrean man…
Latest blow to Labor’s Pacific defence strategy might not be the embarrassment the Coalition claims
Anthony Albanese must now save the defence agreement with Papua New Guinea, a week after a similar plan with Vanuatu was delayed Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast When Anthony Albanese landed in Papua New Guinea for celebrations marking 50 years of independence this week, he was expecting to sign…
Teen Mom’s Kayla Sessler Is Pregnant With Baby No. 4
Teen Mom star Kayla Sessler announced she’s pregnant with baby No. 4, her second child with boyfriend Ryan Leigh. Kayla Sessler is expanding her family once more. The Teen Mom star announced she’s pregnant and expecting baby No. 4, her second with boyfriend Ryan Leigh, in a video shared on social media Sept. 17. The new arrival…
US firms pledge £150bn investment in UK, as Starmer hosts Trump
The UK government says it has secured £150bn worth of US investment which it hopes will create 7,600 jobs. The announcement, which coincides with President Donald Trump’s state visit, follows a series of big tech firms, including Microsoft and Google, pledging to spend billions of pounds in the UK. It is part of a wider…
Venezuela starts days of military and ‘electronic warfare’ drills after US strikes on alleged drug boats
Armed forces say ‘special naval militia’ involved in Caribbean deployment as defence minister cites ‘threatening, vulgar voice’ of Washington Venezuela says it has begun three days of military exercises on its Caribbean island of La Orchila as tensions soar amid US military activity in the region. Forces deployed for what Washington called an anti-drug operation…
How Todd Chrisley Feels About Chase Chrisley’s Failed Proposal
Todd Chrisley weighed in on son Chase Chrisley getting turned down by his girlfriend Jodi Laine Fournerat after the 29-year-old proposed in a bedroom. As it turns out, the Chrisleys may not know best. At least, that was the case for Chase Chrisley, whose girlfriend Jodi Laine Fournerat rejected his marriage proposal after he popped the…
King and Trump hail UK-US special relationship in state banquet speech
King Charles has commended President Trump’s personal commitment to “finding solutions to some of the world’s most intractable conflicts”, as he called for US support for Ukraine against “tyranny”, in a speech at the US state visit banquet. In response, President Trump hailed the special relationship between the US and the UK, saying the word…
Israeli tanks push into major Gaza City residential area
Local residents and eyewitnesses say dozens of Israeli tanks and military vehicles have pushed into a major residential district of Gaza City, on the second day of Israel’s ground offensive aimed at occupying the area. Video footage shows tanks, bulldozers and armoured personnel carriers moving on the edges of Sheikh Radwan, in northern Gaza City.…
UN tries to limit staff going to Cop30 in Brazil due to high price of hotels
Accommodation costs at climate summit in Belem are pricing out some developing countries and media outlets The United Nations has urged its staff to limit attendance at the Cop30 climate summit in Brazil in November due to high accommodation prices, while government delegations are still scrambling to find rooms within their budgets. The move comes…
Jennifer Aniston Hilariously Learns Reese Witherspoon’s Real Name
Jennifer Aniston didn’t know her The Morning Show costar Reese Witherspoon’s real name is Laura Jean Reese Witherspoon—until now. See her hilarious reaction. Jennifer Aniston has uncovered a big little lie about Reese Witherspoon. After more than two decades of friendship, the 56-year-old finally learned that her The Morning Show costar’s real name is not Reese,…
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield resigns over dispute with owner Unilever
By Joe Hernandez Jerry Greenfield, co-founder of the beloved ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s, announced this week that he’s resigned from the company he helped create in the late 1970s over an ongoing dispute with its parent company, Unilever. The Vermont-based ice cream maker, with its zany packaging and inventive flavors, has long been…
Robert Redford’s Grandkids Share Rare Photos After His Death
Robert Redford’s grandchildren posted heartwarming tributes to the Oscar winner following his death at age 89, including never-before-seen family photos. For seven people, Robert Redford was simply Grandpa. Following the Oscar winner’s death at age 89 on Sept. 16, several of his grandchildren paid tribute with never-before-seen family photos of him. “He was larger than life…
Bolsonaro ordered to pay damages for racist remarks in office
Court rules former president, sentenced to 27 years for coup attempt, must pay R$1m for ‘cockroaches’ comment in 2021 Jair Bolsonaro has been ordered to pay R$1m (£138,000) in collective moral damages for remarks deemed “racist” while he was in office. The latest ruling, delivered by a state appeals court, came less than a week…
A court blocked a migrant being returned to France – how much of a setback is this for No 10?
Just one stumbling block for one migrant? Or something much more serious which threatens the government’s approach to small boats? Those are the questions being posed in government now after a 25-year-old Eritrean man managed to block the government from putting him on a flight to France at the High Court on Tuesday. It is…
Is The Summer I Turned Pretty Returning for Season 4? Here’s the Truth
With The Summer I Turned Pretty concluding its third season on Sept. 17, fans are wondering if there’s more story to tell for Belly Conklin. Luckily, author Jenny Han has the answer. Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Summer I Turned Pretty season three. We’ll always have summer, just not at Cousins Beach. After…
Suspect in UK toddler disappearance is released after serving time in unrelated case
By The Associated Press SEHNDE, Germany — A German national who is under investigation in the disappearance of British toddler Madeleine McCann 18 years ago was released from prison Wednesday after serving his sentence in an unrelated case, police said. The man, who has been identified by media as Christian Brückner, had been serving a…
America’s unofficial party house where Trump spent the night
In central London, on land the size of seven football pitches, sits a mansion called Winfield House – the official residence of the US ambassador to the UK. It may be a stately home but through the years it’s been known to throw one hell of a party, especially on 4 July, America’s Independence Day.…
‘We’re still in the dark’: a missing land defender and the deadly toll of land conflict on Indigenous people
Julia Chuñil is one of 146 land defenders who were killed or went missing last year, a third of them from Indigenous communities One day last November, Julia Chuñil called for her dog, Cholito, and they set off into the woods around her home to search for lost livestock. The animals returned but Chuñil, who…
Eritrean man wins block on removal to France under ‘one in, one out’ deal
An Eritrean man who arrived in the UK by small boat has won a last-minute legal claim to temporarily block his removal to France. The 25-year-old was due to be returned on Wednesday under the “one in, one out” returns pilot scheme agreed in July between the UK and France. In the first legal challenge…
Stop Scrolling: Rihanna Just Brought Back the Fenty Beauty Fam Sale
Consider this your chance to restock Rihanna-approved makeup and skincare staples for less, using our code ENEWS30. Surprise, fam—Rihanna just turned our beauty routine into a “work, work, work” of art. The twice-a-year Fenty Beauty Fam Sale is here, and for two days only (Sept. 17–18), you get exclusive early access. With code ENEWS30, you’ll…
Lesotho villagers complain of damage from water project backed by African Development Bank
About 1,600 people file complaint to AfDB demanding transparency over forced relocations and compensation Eighteen rural communities in Lesotho have filed a complaint with the African Development Bank (AfDB) over its funding of a multibillion-pound water project whose construction process they claim has ruined fields, polluted water sources and damaged homes. About 1,600 people living…
‘People are scared’: Congress grapples with increasing political violence
By Barbara Sprunt House Republicans are proposing increasing security funding by $30 million in the wake of growing concerns about political violence in the country. The funding is included in a stopgap bill to fund the government that Republican leaders hope to approve this week ahead of a Sept. 29 deadline. It is unclear if…
Kenya seeks arrest of former British soldier over alleged murder of Agnes Wanjiru
High court judge issues arrest warrant, saying a suspect has been charged in relation to 2012 death of 21-year-old Profile: who was Agnes Wanjiru? A warrant has been issued for the arrest of a British national on suspicion of the murder of the Kenyan woman Agnes Wanjiru, who was found dead in the grounds of…
Trump extends TikTok reprieve as deal nears
Geoff Brumfiel President Trump is holding off enforcement of a nationwide ban on TikTok until mid-December according to an executive order issued on Tuesday. It’s the fourth time that Trump has delayed enforcement of a law banning the social media app in the United States, and it comes just as U.S. officials say they’ve reached…
AI could boost UK economy by 10% in five years, says Microsoft boss
Microsoft says its new $30bn (£22bn) investment in the UK’s AI sector – its largest outside of the US – should significantly boost Britain’s economy in the next few years. Microsoft will also now be involved in the creation of a powerful new supercomputer in Loughton, Essex. Speaking exclusively to the BBC Microsoft CEO Satya…
How Dakota Fanning Bonded With Elle Fanning’s Boyfriend Gus Wenner
Elle Fanning shared insight into her relationship with Gus Wenner—who she started dating in 2023—revealing that the magazine executive has gotten her sister Dakota Fanning’s “seal of approval.” Elle Fanning is sharing all the bright places of her romance with Gus Wenner. The Maleficent star got candid about her relationship with the Rolling Stone magazine…
Calvin Harris Accuses Financial Adviser of Stealing $22.5 Million
In an arbitration demand, DJ Calvin Harris has accused his financial adviser Thomas St. John of stealing money from him under the guise of a real estate investment. This is not what Calvin Harris came for. The DJ (real name Adam Wiles) has accused his financial adviser Thomas St. John of stealing over $22.5 million…
‘The bombing has been insane’: Palestinians scramble to flee Israeli assault on Gaza City
Thousands of families are attempting to flee Gaza City as the Israeli military confirms it has begun ground operations that are part of its large-scale assault aimed at occupying the city. Lina al-Maghrebi, 32, a mother of three from the city’s Sheikh Radwan neighbourhood told the BBC she had resisted leaving her home – despite…
Weird ‘Time Crystals’ Are Made Visible at Last
Weird ‘Time Crystals’ Are Made Visible at Last Time crystals, a state of matter once thought physically impossible, could soon be on a banknote By Elizabeth Gibney & Nature magazine A time crystal as seen under a microscope. A time crystal is a form of matter that shows continuous, repeating patterns over time, much like…
A U.N. inquiry accuses Israel of genocide in Gaza, joining a rising chorus
By The Associated Press GENEVA — A team of independent experts commissioned by the United Nations’ Human Rights Council has concluded that Israel is committing genocide in Gaza, issuing a report Tuesday that calls on the international community to end the genocide and take steps to punish those responsible for it. The deeply-documented findings by…
Who was Agnes Wanjiru, Kenyan woman killed near army base in 2012?
Relatives remember a dependable, kind and funny woman and remain traumatised by her death Perhaps the Kenyan market town of Nanyuki’s greatest claim to fame was that it straddles the equator. But now it has become synonymous with something darker. It was here where Agnes Wanjiru was born and lived and where she was brutally…
Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says
A United Nations commission of inquiry says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. A new report says there are reasonable grounds to conclude that four of the five genocidal acts defined under international law have been carried out since the start of the war with Hamas in 2023: killing members of a group,…
Nixing Daylight Saving Time May Lower Risk of Obesity and Stroke
Our Body Clock Might Prefer Permanent Standard Time A new study suggests that permanent standard time may reduce obesity and stroke By Humberto Basilio edited by Lauren J. Young Winding clocks an hour back this fall, when daylight saving time ends for the year across much of the U.S., might do more than just disrupt…
Dancing With the Stars Secrets Revealed: Paychecks, Partners and More
Dancing With the Stars season 34 premieres Sept. 16. But before fans join hosts Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro back in the ballroom, they can spin on over to read facts about the show. Polish up that Mirrorball Trophy because Dancing With the Stars is back. Season 34 premieres Sept. 16 at 8 p.m. EST…
Australia-PNG defence treaty: countries to agree to defend each other from military attack as China’s Pacific influence grows
Anthony Albanese and Papua New Guinea’s defence minister downplayed the delay to the Pukpuk defence treaty being formalised Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Australia and Papua New Guinea will agree to defend each other in the event of a military attack, part of a landmark defence agreement due to…
Appeals court says Lisa Cook can stay on the Federal Reserve board — for now
Scott Horsley A federal appeals court has blocked President Trump from firing a member of the Federal Reserve’s governing board, just ahead of a key vote on interest rates. On a two-to-one vote, the divided court upheld an earlier decision from a district judge who found that firing Lisa Cook would likely violate the Federal…
Why Trump’s state visit is mired with potential pitfalls despite careful planning
US President Donald Trump’s state visit to the United Kingdom this week will be no stranger to controversy, just as his first was six years ago. Back then, in June 2019, as well as taking tea with the late Queen, the US President called London Mayor Sadiq Khan “a stone-cold loser”, backed Boris Johnson in…
Pregnant Vanessa Hudgens Is Radiant in New Baby Bump Photos
Pregnant High School Musical star Vanessa Hudgens shared new pictures of her baby bump alongside husband Cole Tucker, with whom she shares a 14-month-old son. Vanessa Hudgens is soarin’, flyin’ with joy in new pics of her baby bump. The High School Musical alum showed off her glow while attending a friend’s wedding in Italy…
Cuban prisoners forced to work making cigars and charcoal for export to Europe, report claims
Madrid-based NGO estimates at least 60,000 inmates subject to forced labour with little or no pay in Cuban jails Prisoners in Cuba are forced to work producing the country’s world-famous cigars and marabu charcoal sold to European consumers, according to a new report. The Madrid-based NGO Prisoners Defenders estimates that at least 60,000 people are…
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon jailed for 14 years over baby’s death
A couple have been jailed for 14 years for the gross negligence manslaughter of their newborn daughter when they went on the run with her to avoid dealing with social services. Constance Marten, 38, and Mark Gordon, 51, were sentenced on Monday after being found guilty in July following a lengthy retrial at the Old…
Trump says military carried out strike on alleged Venezuelan drug cartel vessel
US president says three men were killed in the strike, adding that it occurred in international waters US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States had carried out a strike on a second Venezuelan boat and killed three alleged terrorists he claimed were transporting drugs, expanding his administration’s…
5 new members added to CDC vaccine advisory panel ahead of key meeting
Pien Huang Just days before vaccine advisers to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention meet to weigh who should get COVID vaccines this season, Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has selected five more members to the committee he purged of Biden administration appointees in June. The new members of the influential Advisory Committee…
Two men found guilty of witchcraft plot to kill Zambia’s president
Conviction comes as Hakainde Hichilema faces growing criticism for suppressing political opposition Two men have been convicted in Zambia of planning to use witchcraft to kill the president, Hakainde Hichilema. Leonard Phiri, a village chief, and Jasten Mabulesse Candunde, a Mozambican citizen, were arrested in December after a cleaner reported hearing strange noises. Authorities said…
News spotlight: Deforestation linked to dramatic decline in Amazon rainfall
The Amazon rainforest, known for lush green canopies and an abundance of freshwater, is drying out. Deforestation is largely to blame, according to a new study. The study, published in Nature Communications, found that roughly 75 percent of the drop in rainfall can be directly linked to deforestation, Sachi Kitajima Mulkey reported for The New…
PM says he would never have appointed Mandelson had he known full Epstein links
Sir Keir Starmer has said he would “never” have appointed Peter Mandelson as his ambassador to the US if he had known the full details of his relationship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. In his first comments since sacking Lord Mandelson, Sir Keir said the Labour peer went through a proper due diligence process before…
Stanley Tucci to Cover 2026 Winter Olympics in the Most Fitting Way
Stanley Tucci is heading to Italy in February to help NBC cover the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Games like only he could. Stanley Tucci is saying “ciao” to the Olympics. The Devil Wears Prada star will be heading to Italy next year to help NBC cover the 2026 Milan-Cortina winter games, the Emmy-winning actor announced on…
Officials announce a ‘framework’ for keeping TikTok online in the U.S.
John Ruwitch U.S. officials say they have reached a “framework” for a deal with China over the fate of the hugely popular short-video platform TikTok, an apparent breakthrough in the multi-year standoff over the ban against the Chinese-owned app. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the news after two days of talks with Chinese officials in…
A Utah church embarks on a healing journey in the aftermath of the Kirk assassination
Marisa Peñaloza OREM, Utah — On a beautiful Sunday, under sunny skies and a light breeze, people gathered at CenterPoint church for the first Sunday services since conservative activist Charlie Kirk was killed during a speaking event at nearby Utah Valley University. Inside the evangelical church, the air felt heavy. A 10-member band sang “Firm…
Starmer facing leadership questions after Mandelson sacking
Sir Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure from within the Labour party over his handling of the sacking of the US ambassador Peter Mandelson. Labour MPs are expressing public and private frustration with the prime minister’s leadership, as he prepares to welcome US President Donald Trump on a state visit this week. Lord Mandelson was…