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Where Prince Harry & Prince William Stand After Years-Long Feud
Prince Harry reunited with his father King Charles III for the first time in 19 months, but what does it mean for his ongoing estrangement from brother Prince William? Prince Harry only had one momentous family reunion during his latest trip to the U.K. After having a not-quite-hour-long tea with King Charles III at Clarence House…
Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen Win Hearts With Emmys Acceptance Speech
Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen—who have been married for almost 30 years—received the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award during the Emmys 2025 at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater. Ted Danson and Mary Steenburgen are in a good place at the Emmys 2025. After being honored with the Bob Hope Humanitarian Award at the Sept. 14 ceremony, the…
Madeleine McCann suspect turns down Met Police interview
The prime suspect in the high-profile case of Madeleine McCann’s disappearance has declined to be interviewed by the Metropolitan Police, the force has said. The Met said an international letter of request was sent to Christian Brückner, ahead of his imminent release for a separate offence, for him to speak with them which he later…
Trump insists foreign workers are ‘welcome’ days after arrest of hundreds of South Koreans
US president says he doesn’t want to ‘disincentivize investment’ after images of workers chained and handcuffed caused widespread alarm in South Korea President Donald Trump has said foreign workers sent to the United States are “welcome” and he doesn’t want to “frighten off” investors, 10 days after hundreds of South Koreans were arrested at a…
Viruses in the Gut Protect Us and Change with Age and Diet
Little-Known ‘Gut Virome’ Protects Us—And Changes throughout Our Lives A new review study examines the “gut virome”: the microbiome’s mysterious viral population By Kate Graham-Shaw edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Viruses have an understandably bad reputation. But deep in our digestive system, a lot of them are quietly working…
Bobby Hart, who co-wrote ‘Last Train to Clarksville’ and other Monkees hits, dies
By The Associated Press NEW YORK — Bobby Hart, a key part of the Monkees’ multimedia empire who teamed with Tommy Boyce on such hits as “Last Train to Clarksville” and “I’m Not Your Steppin’ Stone,” has died. He was 86. Hart died at his home in Los Angeles, according to his friend and co-author,…
What to Know About Malawi’s Presidential Election
The decision by the country’s top court to overturn the last presidential race was hailed as a victory for democracy. But there are fears corruption will taint the vote on Tuesday. By Golden Matonga and Zimasa Matiwane Golden Matonga reported from Lilongwe, Malawi, and Zimasa Matiwane from Johannesburg. Malawi’s last presidential election five years ago…
Charlie Kirk murder suspect set to face aggravated murder charge in Utah
By Joe Hernandez , Bobby Allyn Utah prosecutors have booked the suspect accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk on an aggravated murder charge. Tyler Robinson was also arrested on charges of obstruction of justice and the felony discharge of a firearm causing serious bodily injury, authorities said. The 22-year-old Utah resident has been detained…
Emmys 2025 Winners: Full List (Live Updates)
See which TV shows and actors won big at the 2025 Emmy Awards ceremony, hosted by comedian Nate Bargatze, on Sept. 14. And the Emmy goes to… The 2025 Emmy Awards are just hours away from kicking off on Sunday, Sept. 14, meaning your favorite television actors and creators are about to come together to…
Mandelson should never have been ambassador, says Epstein victim’s family
The family of Virginia Giuffre, who became the most prominent victim of Jeffrey Epstein, has told the BBC that Lord Mandelson should never have been given the position of UK ambassador to the United States. In an exclusive interview on Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg, Virginia’s brother Sky Roberts said the appointment “speaks to how deep…
Emmys 2005: What the Award Show Looked Like 20 Years Ago
Nate Bargatze will host the 2025 Emmys on Sept. 14. But 20 years ago, it was Ellen DeGeneres who was doing the honors while Felicity Huffman, William Shatner and Lost were among the big winners. TV watchers, get your couch cushions ready: It’s almost time for the 2025 Emmys. The 77th Emmy Awards will broadcast…
Trump administration launches trial program to fast-track electric air taxis
By Chandelis Duster The Department of Transportation on Friday said the Federal Aviation Administration’s Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Integration Pilot Program (eIPP) will develop “new frameworks and regulations for enabling safe operations” and form partnerships with private sector companies as well as with state and local governments. The program will include at least five…
Brazilian musician identified as victim of 1976 killing by Argentina military
The bossa nova pianist Francisco Tenório Cerqueira Júnior went out for cigarettes after a concert in Buenos Aires – a forensic team has finally revealed his fate Early on 18 March 1976, Francisco Tenório Cerqueira Júnior, a Brazilian pianist who had played alongside some of Latin America’s greatest musicians, disappeared from the streets of Buenos…
Mexican congressional staffer resigns after TV comments about Charlie Kirk
A congressional staffer from Mexico’s ruling party has resigned after being called out online for comments he made on a major Mexican television news program about Turning Point USA executive director Charlie Kirk’s murder. The episode that unfolded at Milenio continued a trend of people losing their jobs over commentary about Kirk – a self-proclaimed…
‘We knew the family’: Utah town in disbelief after neighbour accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Washington, Utah, located just southwest of Zion National Park, is surrounded by cinematic mesas and has long been a hub for exploring the natural wonders of the American west. Yet the last 48 hours have left residents wondering how the portal to the most beautiful parts of the country may have produced one of its…
Over 100,000 attend London rally organized by far-right activist, clashes break out
By The Associated Press LONDON — A London march organized by far-right activist Tommy Robinson drew more than 110,000 people and became unruly on Saturday as a small group of his supporters clashed with police officers who were separating them from counterprotesters. Several officers were punched, kicked and struck by bottles tossed by people at…
Cardi B’s Daughter Kulture Is Her Mini-Me at New York Fashion Week
Cardi B and Offset’s 7-year-old daughter Kulture stole the spotlight as she and the “Up” rapper sat front row at Alexander Wang’s Spring 2026 Ready-to-Wear Fashion Show wearing matching fur ensembles. Cardi B’s daughter Kulture is stealing the spotlight during New York Fashion Week. Indeed, the “I Like It” rapper and her 7-year-old daughter were…
Thousands join Tommy Robinson rally, as counter-protesters demonstrate
More than 100,000 people have joined a march in central London organised by far-right activist Tommy Robinson, with a counter-protest by anti-racism campaigners also taking place. Protesters forming the “Unite the Kingdom” rally have gathered in Whitehall where they are hearing a series of speeches from people including Donald Trump’s former strategist Steve Bannon. The…
Jessica Simpson Makes Rare Comment About Ex Tony Romo
More than 15 years after Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo called it quits, the “With You” singer shared rare insight into a recent interaction her mom Tina had with the former Cowboys quarterback. Jessica Simpson knows that some love isn’t meant to last forever. Over a decade after she and Tony Romo officially called it…
South Korea outraged at 300 workers treated as ‘prisoners of war’ in US raid
As Hyundai-LG workers fly home after visa ordeal, Koreans bristle at ‘humiliation’ and sense of betrayal by Seoul’s ally More than 300 South Korean workers arrived at Incheon international airport on Friday afternoon, ending a week-long ordeal that began with the US Department of Homeland Security’s largest ever single-site raid by Immigration and Customs Enforcement…
How Justin Bieber, Hailey Bieber Deal With Rumors About Their Marriage
Seven years ago, Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber wed at a New York courthouse. The singer and the Rhode mogul have since faced countless rumors about their marriage. See how they handle the gossip. A question that’s likely crossed Justin Bieber and Hailey Bieber‘s minds after reading rumors about themselves online: What do you mean?…
Charlie Kirk’s suspected killer brought into custody after confessing to father
A 22-year-old from Utah has been arrested over the killing of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead while on stage at a university event earlier this week. Tyler Robinson was taken into custody late on Thursday, after a 33-hour manhunt that ended after his father helped persuade him to surrender to police. His…
Jail for Bolsonaro by no means signals the end of his political movement
With widespread support at home and from Trump, his heir will take the fight to Lula in the 2026 presidential election Four years have passed since Jair Bolsonaro laid out three possible denouements for his extraordinary political career, during which the oft-ridiculed fringe politician rose to become one of leading lights of the global populist…
‘I will never let your legacy die’ – Charlie Kirk’s widow gives tearful address after shooting
Charlie Kirk’s widow, Erika, has given a tearful address in which she thanked first responders for trying to save her husband’s life after he was fatally shot on a Utah university campus. In a livestream, standing beside her husband’s empty chair that he used during podcast tapings, she quoted the Bible and spoke about his…
Operation World Cup: the murder plot at the heart of Brazil’s trial of the century
Intricate plan to murder top judge, president- and vice-president elect was central to Jair Bolsonaro coup hopes The conspirators used codenames to conceal their identities as they prepared for their mission: to plunge Brazil into chaos by assassinating a celebrity supreme court judge called Alexandre de Moraes. On an encrypted messaging group, one plotter used…
Labour MP says PM not up to the job, as Mandelson backlash grows
Labour MP Clive Lewis has said Sir Keir Starmer “doesn’t seem up to the job” as anger grows over Peter Mandelson’s appointment as an ambassador and the handling of his sacking. Mandelson was fired over links to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The men’s friendship had been known about at the time of his appointment but…
Saturday Night Live’s Ego Nwodim Leaving After 7 Seasons
Beloved Saturday Night Live star Ego Nwodim announced she’s leaving the NBC late night sketch comedy show after seven seasons in an emotional letter to fans ahead of season 51. Saturday Night Live is losing another one of its beloved stars. Longtime castmember Ego Nwodim announced she is leaving NBC’s iconic late night sketch show…
Brazilians take to the streets to celebrate Bolsonaro conviction
Indigenous groups and other minorities praise verdict while US officials issue warnings of possible sanctions Operation World Cup: the murder plot at the heart of Brazil’s trial of the century Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years for plotting military coup in Brazil Thousands of Brazilians have taken to the streets to rejoice at Jair Bolsonaro’s conviction…
Forensic Expert Explains How 3D Laser Scanning Could Reconstruct the Charlie Kirk Shooting
How 3D Laser Scanning Could Reconstruct the Charlie Kirk Shooting Forensic scientist Michael Haag explains how laser scanners could be used to lock down the crime scenes where Charlie Kirk was fatally shot, letting investigators revisit angles, trajectories and vantage points long after the fact. By Deni Ellis Béchard edited by Dean Visser A crowd…
Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine in support of wounded troops
By The Associated Press LONDON — Britain’s Prince Harry has arrived in Ukraine for a surprise visit in support of wounded service members. Harry’s representatives confirmed they were in the capital, Kyiv, on Friday, though they declined to discuss the prince’s schedule for security reasons. This is the second time Harry has visited Ukraine since…
Dakota Johnson’s Latest See-Through Look Is Her Most Daring Yet
Dakota Johnson made jaws drop when she stepped out in a totally sheer dress at the Kering Foundation’s Caring for Women dinner in New York City Sept. 11. See the racy look. Dakota Johnson is rocking fifty shades of sheer. The Materialists star stepped out in a jaw-dropping take on the naked dress for the…
Charlie Kirk’s killing raises the stakes for campus security
Martin Kaste Charlie Kirk’s assassination at an outdoor event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday has increased concerns about security and free speech on college campuses, and university police chiefs are thinking through what the shooting may mean for security at their schools. The event drew about 3,000 people to an amphitheater-shaped space on campus,…
Magic Mushroom Edibles Found to Contain No Psilocybin
Magic Mushroom Edibles Found to Contain Undisclosed Ingredients—And No Psilocybin Researchers tested 12 “magic mushroom” edibles. None contained psilocybin, but most contained undisclosed ingredients, including synthetic drugs whose safety hasn’t been tested in humans By Allison Parshall edited by Dean Visser Magic mushrooms (Psilocybe cubensis). Researchers tested 12 “magic mushroom” edible products sold in Portland,…
Young fans and critics debate Charlie Kirk’s political legacy
The sudden and violent death of the American activist Charlie Kirk, who rallied a youth movement and held celebrity status among his fans, has sparked fierce debate over his political legacy. The 31-year-old’s young supporters appreciated his conservative Christian values and frank opinions. Speaking to the BBC, many were in tears as they remembered a…
Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years for plotting military coup in Brazil
Former president sought to ‘annihilate’ country’s democracy after losing 2022 election Explainer: what did Bolsonaro’s trial reveal? Brazil’s former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to more than 27 years in prison for plotting a military coup and seeking to “annihilate” the South American country’s democracy. Justices Cármen Lúcia Antunes Rocha and Cristiano Zanin…
Starmer facing fresh questions after Mandelson sacking
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is facing questions over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the US, after he was sacked over his links to the late convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Sir Keir fired Mandelson after reviewing emails that showed the Labour peer sent supportive messages to Epstein as he faced…
Polar Geoengineering Debate Rages as Climate Change Melts Ice
Scientists Clash over whether Polar Geoengineering Is a Dangerous Gamble Scientists are beginning to take clear sides on whether or not to use human-made interventions to preserve polar ice, such as pumping up seawater or launching aerosols into the atmosphere to cool the planet’s surface By Alec Luhn edited by Andrea Thompson Melt ponds on…
Saoirse Ronan Gives Birth, Welcomes First Baby With Jack Lowden
Saoirse Ronan gave birth, welcoming her first baby with husband Jack Lowden. Saoirse Ronan just picked up a new role: mom. The Lady Bird star gave birth to her first child with husband Jack Lowden, as the couple stepped out for a family walk in London with a stroller, per photos obtained by The Sun Sept. 11.…
Venezuela says none of 11 killed in US boat strike were Tren de Aragua members
Interior minister says ‘murder has been committed’ amid rising tensions over US military strike on boat in Caribbean None of the 11 people killed in a US military strike on a boat in the Caribbean last week were members of Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, Venezuela’s interior minister has said, as the South American country…
Why Kylie Kelce Didn’t Discuss Taylor Swift & Travis Kelce Engagement
Kylie Kelce revealed why didn’t publicly congratulate Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift after they announced their engagement and why her and Jason Kelce’s kids are excited for their marriage. Kylie Kelce needs everyone to calm down. After fans questioned her initial silence following the news of her brother-in-law Travis Kelce’s engagement to Taylor Swift, the mother-of-four kept…
Big Oil Companies Caused about 25 Percent of Heat Waves since 2000
Big Oil’s Emissions Caused about 25 Percent of Heat Waves since 2000 A new study finds that one quarter of heat waves between 2000 and 2023 would have been “virtually impossible” without global warming—and can be attributed to the emissions of individual energy producers By Jeff Tollefson & Nature magazine Heatwaves are getting more severe,…
The killing of Charlie Kirk adds to a time of political upheaval and violence
Domenico Montanaro The killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk Wednesday at a college in Utah is the latest in a series of politically motivated violent acts just in recent months. And they have spanned the political spectrum: –The killing of a Democratic state lawmaker and her spouse in Minnesota and the shooting of another and…
Why did Starmer take the risk of appointing Peter Mandelson?
Sir Keir Starmer and his allies always knew the dangers of appointing Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the US. In autumn last year, when Downing Street were mulling over who to send to Washington, the Labour peer’s friendship with the late paedophile Jeffrey Epstein – and the fact that it carried on after…
Cuba hit with fifth blackout in less than a year with 10m people in the dark
Grid failure follows string of nationwide blackouts that plunged antiquated power system into near-total disarray Emergency crews were working to restore power to 10 million people on Wednesday as Cuba suffered its fifth nationwide blackout in under a year, the energy ministry announced. “There has been a total disconnection of the electric system,” the energy…
Israel has hunted its top enemies around the Middle East. What has it achieved?
By Abu Bakr Bashir , Itay Stern Israel’s surprise attack in Qatar on Tuesday targeting Hamas’ top political leadership failed to kill any senior officials, according to Hamas. But it was the latest in a long campaign of targeted attacks aimed at hunting down Israel’s top enemies since the Hamas-led attack on Israel in 2023.…
‘Everyone hit the deck and scattered’ – witnesses describe moment of shooting
Attendees at the campus event where US conservative activist Charlie Kirk was fatally shot on Wednesday have described mass panic after a shot was heard. Kirk, 31, was killed after he was hit in the neck by a single bullet, which law enforcement believes came from a shooter on the roof of a nearby building.…
Politicians in at least 51 countries used anti-LGBTQ+ rhetoric during elections, NGO finds
Rights group also finds rise in openly gay, bisexual and transgender people running for office in 36 countries However, there were also gains for LGBTQ+ representation in some countries. Openly gay, bisexual and transgender people ran for office in at least 36 countries, including for the first time in Botswana, Namibia and Romania – albeit…
Global press freedom suffers sharpest fall in 50 years, report finds
The International IDEA’s survey of democratic markers finds US is offering ‘encouragement’ to populist leaders Press freedom around the world has suffered its sharpest fall in 50 years as global democracy weakens dramatically, a landmark report has found. According to the Stockholm-based International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA), democracy has declined in 94…
Campus killing lays bare America’s bloody and broken politics
Moments before the crack of a gunshot changed everything, thousands of students had gathered under clear blue skies at an idyllic Utah college to hear from a man considered a rock star in conservative campus politics. As the 31-year-old Charlie Kirk sat under a tent, debating political opponents taking their turn at a microphone, many…
Savannah Chrisley “Devastated” by Death of Friend Charlie Kirk
Chrisley Knows Best star Savannah Chrisley mourned the death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk after he was shot and killed on a college campus in Utah Sept. 10. Savannah Chrisley is heartbroken over the death of Charlie Kirk. Hours after the Turning Point USA co-founder was shot and killed during a speaking engagement at a…
How to Send Your Name to the Moon with NASA’s Artemis II Mission
Your Name Could Orbit the Moon with NASA’s Artemis II The public can submit names to travel along with four astronauts on an orbital journey to the moon next year By Clara Moskowitz edited by Dean Visser The Artemis I Space Launch System (SLS) rocket and Orion spacecraft sit at the launch pad for dress…
South Africa to reopen Steve Biko inquest 48 years after death in police custody
Death of anti-apartheid activist in 1977 after police beat him into a coma sparked outrage across the world South African prosecutors will reopen an inquest into the death of the prominent anti-apartheid activist Steve Biko, nearly 50 years after he died in police custody. Biko, the founder of South Africa’s Black Consciousness Movement, died in…
WNBA’s Courtney Williams, Natisha Hiedeman Debut “Period Red” Hair
WNBA players Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman, also known as the Stud Budz, debuted “period red” hair for a cause close to their hearts. The Stud Budz want to encourage women and girls to not be sidelined by their time of the month. WNBA stars Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman have dyed their hair “period red,”…
Trump says right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has died after shooting
Juliana Kim Right-wing activist Charlie Kirk died after a shooting at an outdoor speaking event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, according to President Trump. NPR is working to independently verify Kirk’s death. “The Great, and even Legendary, Charlie Kirk, is dead,” Trump wrote in a Truth Social post. “No one understood or had the…
Prince Harry meets King Charles for first time in more than a year
Prince Harry has met his father King Charles at Clarence House in London, their first face to face meeting since February 2024. Buckingham Palace confirmed that the King had a private tea with his son, the Duke of Sussex, during a visit to the royal residence that lasted about 50 minutes. Afterwards he said of…
Six shot dead in two days as Cape Town reels from gang violence
Minister admits there is ‘no proper plan’ to tackle violent crime in divided city that pulls in 2.4 million visitors Six people have been shot dead in two days in a crime-plagued area of Cape Town, adding to the death toll in a city already reeling from the scourge of gang-related violence. At 11.30pm on…
Fired FBI agents allege retribution, incompetence at top security agency
Carrie Johnson The Trump administration launched a “campaign of retribution” against senior Federal Bureau of Investigation officials who refused to demonstrate loyalty to President Trump, firing them last month for improper political reasons before they could collect early retirement benefits, according to a new lawsuit from three senior FBI agents. The lawsuit describes leaders inside…
Why Kirsten Dunst Changed Her Mind About a Bring It On Sequel
Kirsten Dunst revealed her honest thoughts returning for a Bring It On sequel, 25 years after first playing Torrance Shipman in the hit cheerleader comedy. Kirsten Dunst has no plans to pick up the spirit stick again. While the Bring It On star has previously indicated she’d be down to play Torrance Shipman again 25…
More embarrassing Epstein exchanges to come, says Mandelson, as Starmer pressed at PMQs
The UK’s ambassador to the US, Peter Mandelson, has said he believes further “embarrassing” correspondence between himself and convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein will be published. On Tuesday, US lawmakers released a number of documents which included a letter from Lord Mandelson in which he called Epstein his “best pal”. Speaking to the YouTube channel Harry…
First two Brazilian judges vote to convict Jair Bolsonaro in coup plot trial
Three more supreme court justices to cast their votes in coming days, with verdict expected by Thursday ‘He’s always on the attack’: the Brazilian judge prosecuting Bolsonaro inspires both love and hate Jair Bolsonaro led a criminal organisation that sought to plunge Brazil back into dictatorship with a murderous power grab involving special forces assassins…
Who is Lachlan Murdoch, the anointed media tycoon?
By Bill Chappell Rupert Murdoch, 94, has anointed Lachlan Murdoch, his oldest son, as leader for decades to come, of a conservative media empire that includes Fox News, the The Wall Street Journal and the New York Post as well as prominent outlets in the U.K. and Australia. The elder Murdoch engineered billions in transactions…
Next Bachelorette Revealed—And She’s Not From Bachelor Nation
The season 22 lead of The Bachelorette was revealed during the Sept. 10 episode of Alex Cooper’s Call Her Daddy podcast. Find out which reality TV star is joining Bachelor Nation for the first time. Taylor Frankie Paul is ready to hand out some roses. The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives alum was officially revealed…
Federal judge blocks Trump from firing Fed Governor Lisa Cook, for now
Scott Horsley A federal judge in Washington D.C., temporarily blocked President Trump from firing Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook late Tuesday night. The ruling stymies Trump’s aggressive effort to exercise more control over the central bank, at least for now. Federal District Judge Jia Cobb granted Cook a preliminary injunction, finding that the president’s effort…
Rosie O’Donnell Had “Painful” Friendship Fallout With Ellen DeGeneres
Rosie O’Donnell explained the moment she felt betrayed by Ellen DeGeneres and the “painful” decades-long aftermath for the Rosie O’Donnell Show host. Rosie O’Donnell is reflecting on difficult moments from her friendship with Ellen DeGeneres. The A League of Their Own actress recalled a heartbreaking moment from the early aughts when she said the Finding…
Trump says he’s ‘not thrilled’ about Israel’s strike in Qatar targeting Hamas
US President Donald Trump has said he’s “not thrilled” about Israeli air strike in Qatar, adding to the international pressure after the unpredecented expansion of Israel’s war against Hamas. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said the strike was “fully justified” because it targeted senior Hamas leaders who organised the 7 October 2023 attack on Israel,…
Ethiopia inaugurates Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam as Egypt rift deepens
Ethiopian PM says dam will electrify entire region but Egypt fears it could restrict water supply during droughts Ethiopia has inaugurated Africa’s largest hydroelectric dam, a project that could transform the country’s energy sector but may also aggravate tensions with neighbouring Egypt. State media showed the Ethiopian prime minister, Abiy Ahmed, touring the site of…
Blake Lively Requests Justin Baldoni Pay for “Frivolous” Claims
Blake Lively’s lawyers said in court docs that she is “entitled” to damages and attorney fees paid for by Justin Baldoni after his countersuit against her was dismissed. Blake Lively wants Justin Baldoni to foot her legal bills. Three months after Baldoni’s $400 million countersuit against the It Ends With Us actress and her husband…
Starmer to meet Israel’s president in Downing Street
Sir Keir Starmer is to hold talks with Israeli President Isaac Herzog in Downing Street on Wednesday. No 10 said Sir Keir will raise the “intolerable situation in Gaza” and the “action Israel must take to end the horrific suffering we’re witnessing” with the Israeli president. It comes after Israel carried out a strike on…
Modern Family’s Eric Stonestreet Marries Lindsay Schweitzer
After Eric Stonestreet and Lindsay Schweitzer married after eight years together, leading Eric’s Modern Family costar Jesse Tyler Ferguson to gush: “Of all second marriages, this one is my favorite!” Eric Stonestreet is celebrating another trip around the sun with a new title: husband. The Modern Family star revealed he and longtime love and Lindsay Schweitzer tied the…
England’s NHS trust league tables revealed – find out where yours ranks
New league tables rating the performance of NHS trusts in England have been published for the first time, with specialist hospitals taking the top slots. Number one is Moorfields Eye Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, followed by the Royal National Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Trust and cancer centre the Christie NHS Foundation Trust. At the bottom is…
U.S. ‘Golden Dome’ Missile Shield Is Short on Details—but Not on Cash
What’s the Plan for ‘Golden Dome’? Even Experts Aren’t Sure A sweeping U.S. missile defense program comes with many risks, costs and uncertainties, analysts say By Ramin Skibba edited by Lee Billings U.S. President Donald Trump speaks in front of a conceptual illustration for the “Golden Dome for America” missile defense system in the Oval…
Joseph Kony case in The Hague begins with accounts of alleged atrocities
ICC hearing takes place in absence of Ugandan rebel leader accused of murder, rape, torture and sexual slavery An international criminal court hearing into charges of war crimes and crimes against humanity against the Ugandan fugitive rebel leader Joseph Kony has begun with accounts of atrocities allegedly committed by his Lord’s Resistance Army. The ICC’s…
Charlie Sheen’s Wildest Moments: Arrests, Feuds, Getting Fired
Charlie Sheen’s roller coaster of a life is the subject of his new memoir The Book of Sheen and Netflix documentary aka Charlie Sheen. Here’s a sampling of the highs and lows. Charlie Sheen is a mortal human being, last we checked, but it’s hard not to think of him as a cat with nine…
Argentinians deliver electoral blow to Milei’s scandal-rocked government
President touted contest in Buenos Aires province – 40% of electorate – as ‘life or death battle’ but won only 34% of vote Argentina’s president, Javier Milei, has suffered his worst electoral defeat since taking office, as he faces his administration’s most serious corruption scandal and signs that the economy is slowing. In local legislative…
DWTS’ Corey Feldman Reunites With Jenna Johnson After Going MIA
After Dancing With the Stars pro Jenna Johnson revealed she hadn’t seen her season 34 partner Corey Feldman in days, the dancer shared a photo of her reuniting with The Goonies alum in a studio. Corey Feldman realized it takes two to tango. The Goonies alum reunited with his Dancing With the Stars partner Jenna…
US lawmakers release Epstein ‘birthday book’ with alleged Trump note
US lawmakers have released a full copy of a “birthday book” given to the late convicted paedophile financier Jeffrey Epstein in 2003, which includes a note allegedly signed by US President Donald Trump. The book was released with a trove of documents that include Epstein’s will and his personal address book – with contacts that…
Rupert Murdoch buys out 3 of his children to seal fate of his media empire
David Folkenflik Rupert Murdoch has pulled one final rabbit out of his hat. The 94-year-old media titan has ensured that his vast corporate empire — boasting Fox News, the Wall Street Journal and the New York Post among other titles — will retain its quintessential conservative identity after his death. Through a series of complex…
Boris Johnson was paid £240,000 after Maduro meeting, invoice shows
Johnson’s office sent invoice to hedge fund manager, which was paid, weeks after meeting Venezuelan leader last year Revealed: how Boris Johnson traded PM contacts for global business deals From a private jet somewhere over the Caribbean Sea in February last year, Boris Johnson called his old political adversary David Cameron, then the foreign secretary,…
Prince Harry Jokes About Brother Dynamics Amid Prince William Rift
Prince Harry quipped about how having a sibling can be “challenging” while meeting with 2025 WellChild Awards winners amid his rumored rift with brother Prince William. Prince Harry is getting real about the ups and downs of being a sibling. The Duke of Sussex made a joke about family dynamics amid his rumored rift with…
How Big Can a Black Hole Get?
The UniverseFridays How Big Can a Black Hole Be? Some black holes get extremely massive. Is there an upper limit to their growth? By Phil Plait edited by Lee Billings Black holes like the one shown in this illustration can grow astonishingly massive by feeding on immense amounts of matter. But just how big can…
France in fresh political crisis after MPs oust prime minister
France has been plunged into a new political crisis with the defeat of Prime Minister François Bayrou at a confidence vote in the National Assembly. The defeat – by 364 votes to 194 – means that Bayrou will on Tuesday present his government’s resignation to President Emmanuel Macron, who must now decide how to replace…
Estate of Jeffrey Epstein gives Congress ‘birthday book’ allegedly signed by Trump
By Jason Breslow The estate of Jeffrey Epstein has provided the House Oversight Committee with a copy of the birthday book prepared as a gift for the disgraced financier on his 50th birthday — an album that includes a tawdry image that appears to have been signed by President Trump, even though Trump had previously…
After 6 years, Hollow Knight Silksong is here at last — and it was worth the wait
By Keller Gordon The Savage Beastfly takes prisoners. Their cages fall from the ceiling as it charges directly at your lithe, red-cloaked figure. Somehow, it manages to track your nimble movement and futile flips and smashes into you at full force. The fight is over, and you are not the victor. It’s a brutal early…
UK could suspend visas for countries with no migrant return deals, new home secretary says
The UK could suspend visas from countries that do not “play ball” and agree to returns deals for migrants, the new home secretary has said. Shabana Mahmood made the comments as she hosted Donald Trump’s head of homeland security and ministers from Australia, New Zealand and Canada at a meeting of the intelligence-sharing Five Eyes…
5 ways the ocean keeps our climate in check
The ocean is more than a backdrop for sunsets and surf — it’s the origin and engine of all life on Earth, responsible for regulating our climate, absorbing heat, circulating currents and producing oxygen. But human-driven climate change is pushing the ocean past its limits. As waters heat up and currents shift, a delicate balance…
Yas! The Viral LilyAna Naturals Eye Cream Is on Sale
Find out why people are obsessed with LilyAna Naturals and how you can score the brand’s bestselling skincare for less. We’ve all spent way too much on skincare brands that don’t work. If you’re done dropping bank on pricey products that don’t deliver, you need to try TikTok viral (and affordable) brand LilyAna Naturals. There’s…
Shooting attack at Jerusalem bus stop kills at least 5
By The Associated Press JERUSALEM — Paramedics said at least five people were killed in a shooting attack in Jerusalem after two attackers opened fire at a bus stop at a busy intersection in north Jerusalem. Paramedics said an additional 15 people were injured, including six in serious condition. Police said the attackers shot people…
VMAs: How Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler, More Paid Tribute to Ozzy Osbourne
Ozzy Osbourne was honored at the 2025 MTV VMAs, less than two months after his death, with a musical tribute from Aerosmith’s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry, as well as Yungblud. The Prince of Darkness was given a fitting VMAs sendoff. Aerosmith‘s Steven Tyler and Joe Perry led a musical tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne at…
Tom Phillips, fugitive father on run with children for nearly four years, shot dead by NZ police in exchange of fire
Phillips, who has been on the run with his children for four years, was shot by police after officers came under fire while investigating burglary in Piopio, authorities said A fugitive father who had been hiding in New Zealand’s rugged wilderness with his three children for nearly four years has been shot dead by police…
Huge drugs bust reveals battles on cocaine ‘superhighway’
It was sent to a fisherman from Ukraine and an unemployed man from Teesside who were sailing to the middle of the Irish Sea to collect cocaine from a passing cargo ship, the MV Matthew. As it turned out, they needed plenty of luck and very little was straightforward. The two men were part of…
MTV VMAs 2025: Complete Winners List
The 2025 MTV Video Music Awards kicked off Sept. 7 at New York City’s UBS Arena with appearances from Sabrina Carpenter, Mariah Carey and host LL Cool J. See which stars won big at the annual event. There’s nothing ordinary about the winners at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards. The ceremony brought together the…
Unions warn government not to water down workers’ rights bill
The leader of the UK’s biggest trade union has warned it would be a “huge mistake” for the government to water down its Employment Rights Bill, which is due to become law in the next few weeks. Unison general secretary Christina McAnea said she is concerned the government is no longer committed to implementing the…
Arrests at rally against Palestine Action ban rise to 890
There were 890 people arrested at a demonstration against the ban on the group Palestine Action in London on Saturday, the Metropolitan Police say. The majority of the arrests were for supporting a proscribed group under the Terrorism Act, while police said 17 were also arrested for assaults on police officers “after the protest turned…
Postal traffic to US drops more than 80% after trade exemption rule ends, UN agency says
By Chandelis Duster Postal traffic to the U.S. has fallen significantly after the Trump administration suspended a trade exemption rule in late August, according to a global postal union. The U.N.’s Universal Postal Union (UPU) said the global postal network saw postal traffic enroute to the U.S. “come to a near halt” after Aug. 29,…
Ant Queens Birth Hybrid Offspring Using Another Species’ Sperm
These Ants Are Different Species but Share a Mother Ant queens of one species are sexual parasites that clone ants of another species to create hybrid workers that do their bidding By Max Kozlov & Nature magazine Queen Iberian harvester ants (Messor ibericus) can give birth to ants of their own species (left) and, using…
LGBTQ+ Americans consider move to Canada to escape Trump: ‘I’m afraid of living here’
LGBTQ+ people in the US contemplate heading north as they wrestle with the president’s assault on the community The number of LGBTQ+ Americans inquiring about moving to Canada has soared since Donald Trump’s re-election, campaigners have said, as people across the US wrestle with the fallout of rising anti-gay rhetoric, anti-trans executive orders, and the…
Patrick Schwarzenegger Marries Model Abby Champion in Lakeside Wedding
Patrick Schwarzenegger tied the knot with model Abby Champion during an intimate ceremony at Gozzer Ranch country club overlooking Lake Coeur d’Alene in northern Idaho. Patrick Schwarzenegger and Abby Champion have officially tied the knot. The White Lotus actor and the model exchanged their vows during a lakeside ceremony at Gozzer Ranch country club overlooking…
South Korea says it has reached a deal with the US for the release of workers in a Georgia plant
By The Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea — More than 300 South Korean workers detained following a massive immigration raid at a Hyundai plant in Georgia will be released and brought home, the South Korean government announced Sunday. Presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik said that South Korea and the U.S. had finalized negotiations on…
Zelensky condemns ‘ruthless attack’ after Russia hits main government building in Kyiv
Ukraine’s main government building in Kyiv has been hit for the first time in the war during Russian attacks, the Ukrainian prime minister has said. Yulia Svyrydenko said the building’s roof and upper floors were damaged and a fire ignited “due to an enemy attack”. At least four people were killed in strikes across the…
Republican slams Vance for ‘despicable’ comments on Venezuelan boat strike
Rand Paul blasts ‘thoughtless’ comment after vice-president defends strike against alleged drug traffickers “Killing cartel members who poison our fellow citizens is the highest and best use of our military,” the vice-president said in an X post on Saturday, in defense of Tuesday’s US military strike against a Venezuelan boat in the Caribbean Sea, which…