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Mother of teenage bride in South Sudan comes out of hiding to be with pregnant daughter
Athiak Dau Riak was traditionally married for a record bride price last year, despite her mother’s insistence that she was only 14, which led to threats of reprisals The mother of an alleged child bride has left a safe house in South Sudan to travel to be with her daughter after discovering the teenager is…
Colombia urges UN to remove coca leaf from harmful substances list
Foreign minister says legalisation of main ingredient of cocaine is only way to stop drug trafficking and violence Colombia, whose president, Gustavo Petro, is a vocal critic of the US-led war on drugs, has urged the UN to remove coca – the main ingredient in cocaine – from a list of harmful substances. Used not…
The Best Bags and Purses To Bring On Vacation
Elevate your vacation style with these stylish and functional bags and purses. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. If you’re packing for a vacation, you’re probably trying put together some easy outfits. But before you stuff your suitcase to the brim, don’t forget…
City crews have begun painting over the ‘Black Lives Matter’ street mural in D.C.
By Ayana Archie Crews in Washington, D.C. have begun painting over the city’s “Black Lives Matter” street mural, a notable symbol of the 2020 protests against the killing of George Floyd, after a Republican bill targeting the mural threatened city funding. The phrase “Black Lives Matter” had been painted in June 2020 on the pavement…
Microplastic Pollution Is Messing with Photosynthesis in Plants
Microplastics Are Messing with Photosynthesis in Plants Microplastics can cut a plant’s ability to photosynthesize by up to 12 percent, new research shows By Joanna Thompson edited by Andrea Thompson Plastic sheeting surrounds young zucchini crops. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Microplastics are now a ubiquitous part of our daily physical reality. These minuscule…
North Sea tanker collision – what we know so far
One person is missing and more than 30 people have been rescued after an oil tanker and cargo vessel collided in the North Sea off the coast of East Yorkshire. Both ships remained on fire late on Monday evening, and the possible environmental impact is still being assessed. Here is what we know so far.…
Mark Carney Will Be Canada’s Next Prime Minister. Here’s What to Know.
Trump Administration transcript “In first place, the next prime minister of Canada, Mark Carney —” “There’s someone who’s trying to weaken our economy. Yeah, Donald Trump. Donald Trump. He’s attacking Canadian families, workers and businesses, and we cannot let him succeed. The Americans want our resources, our water, our land, our country. Canada never, ever…
Fires still burning and one missing after tanker collision
Fires are still burning on an oil tanker carrying jet fuel and a cargo ship carrying highly toxic chemicals that collided in the North Sea on Monday morning. One crew member is still unaccounted for and the search has been called off, HM Coastguard said. The collision involved the US-registered Stena Immaculate – which was…
Mass prison escapes stoke panic in DRC after rebel advance
People warn of growing lawlessness amid concerns that thousands of escaped convicts may try to exact revenge Mass prison escapes during the chaos of fighting in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where Rwanda-backed M23 rebels have captured two of its largest cities over the past two months, have caused panic among the…
News spotlight: A unique poaching crisis takes root in South Africa
When you think of “wildlife trafficking,” you probably think of exotic animal products — ivory, rhino horns, shark fins. You probably don’t think of succulents. Yet these unique plant species have been at the center of a growing poaching problem. An arid region along South Africa’s western coast — the aptly named Succulent Karoo —…
The Best Bath Bombs for Soft Skin & Relaxation
Tired of a typical bubble bath? Then elevate your next relaxing bath with a soothing bath bomb. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. There’s nothing like a warm, relaxing bath. But, if you’re looking to kick it up…
Zelensky Meets With Saudi Crown Prince Before U.S.-Ukraine Talks
Russia-Ukraine War The Ukrainian president is trying to secure a favorable deal to end his country’s war with Russia. Saudi Arabia has emerged as a host to talks that the Trump administration is pursuing with Moscow and Kyiv. By Tim Balk President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine, working to repair his strained relationship with the United…
Measles Misinformation Sparks Concern, Supreme Court Limits EPA Power, and Scientists Create Woolly Mice
Measles Misinformation Sparks Concern, Supreme Court Weakens EPA, and Scientists Engineer Woolly Mice In this week’s news roundup, we dig into measles misinformation, ozone recovery and new findings on using nasal cartilage to treat knee injuries. By Rachel Feltman, Fonda Mwangi & Alex Sugiura Rachel Feltman: Happy Monday, listeners! For Scientific American’s Science Quickly, I’m…
On Harriet Tubman Day, a new effort to place the abolitionist on the $20 bill launches
By Chandelis Duster A measure to replace President Andrew Jackson with abolitionist Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill is being taken up again in Congress. Monday’s announcement is the latest push to honor Tubman on the currency and remove Jackson, the country’s seventh president and a slaveholder. It follows a decade-long effort of previous attempts,…
Constance Marten and Mark Gordon’s ‘reckless’ behaviour led to baby’s death, retrial told
A young baby girl would still be alive today if it were not for the “reckless and ultimately grossly negligent conduct” of her parents, a jury has heard. Constance Marten, 37, and Mark Gordon, 50, deny manslaughter by gross negligence and causing or allowing the death of a child. They are facing a retrial at…
Gene Hackman’s Pal Says He Would’ve Died “Long Ago” Without Wife
After Gene Hackman, 95, and his wife Betsy Arakawa, 65, were found dead in their Santa Fe home Feb. 26, a friend of the Unforgiven actor claimed he owed his long life to his wife. Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa’s loved ones are giving insight into their final years together. After the couple were found…
Drone attacks killing hundreds of civilians across Africa, says report
Calls grow to control military use of unmanned aerial vehicles which, despite claims of precise targeting, are claiming civilian lives Almost 1,000 civilians have been killed and hundreds more injured in military drone attacks across Africa as the proliferation of unmanned aerial vehicles continues unchecked on the continent, according to a report. At least 50…
Russian Forces Depleted and Stalling on Eastern Front, Ukraine Says
Russia-Ukraine War The front line inside Ukraine has become more static, Ukrainian soldiers say, even as Russia regains ground in its own Kursk region. By Marc Santora Marc Santora reported this article from Kyiv, Ukraine. Over the past three years, he has made repeated visits to the eastern front. Ukrainian forces have stalled the Russian…
A single-engine plane crashes near a Pennsylvania airport, injuring 5 passengers
By The Associated Press A single-engine airplane carrying five people crashed and burst into flames Sunday in the parking lot of a retirement community near a small airport in suburban Pennsylvania, and everyone on board survived, officials and witnesses said. The fiery crash happened around 3 p.m. just south of Lancaster Airport in Manheim Township,…
Government vows to clean up England’s largest lake
Environment Secretary Steve Reed has pledged to ensure “only rainwater” enters England’s largest lake. On a visit to Windermere in Cumbria he said the government was “committed” to the clean up as part of its Plan for Change scheme, which aims to upgrade crumbling water infrastructure using private investment. Wastewater from water companies and private…
Syrians Demand Better Protection Amid a Spate of Kidnappings
Syria After Civil War When the new government took over, it dismissed the Assad regime police and other forces, leaving a security vacuum. Now, many residents fear going out after dark. By Raja Abdulrahim Photographs by Kiana Hayeri Reporting from Homs, Syria The first ransom demand came in a text message on Sami al-Izoo’s phone…
Sleep Your Way to Perfect Skin With Skincare That Works Overnight
Achieve beauty sleep (literally) with these hydrating and nourishing products that work their magic while you rest. Our writers and editors independently determine what we cover and recommend. When you buy through our links, E! may earn a commission. Learn more. We call it beauty sleep for a reason. Yes, sleep is one of the most…
Echoing a Roman Emperor, Croatia Tries to Cap Soaring Prices
Global Economy Diocletian, who once ruled territory that now includes Croatia, tried and failed to rein in inflation by dictating prices. Today’s government hopes its own such plan will succeed. By Joe Orovic Reporting from Split, Croatia In 301 A.D., the Emperor Diocletian made a bold but ultimately unsuccessful bid to address the inflation that…
Former Bank of England boss Mark Carney to be next Canada PM
Mark Carney has won the race to succeed Justin Trudeau as Canada’s next prime minister, vowing to win the trade war against US President Donald Trump as he takes charge of the country at a time of deep instability. The former governor of the Canadian and UK central banks beat three rivals in the Liberal…
Hailey Bieber’s Rep Slams Rumor She Mocked Selena Gomez
Hailey Bieber did not like a post making fun of Selena Gomez and Benny Blanco, despite what a TikToker alleged, the model’s rep said. Hailey Bieber would like very much to be excluded from this narrative—again. Her rep says the model did not, contrary to what an influencer has alleged, like a TikTok post mocking…
Five Years after the COVID Pandemic Began, Fatigue and Frustration Remain
COVID Pandemic Fatigue Has Left the U.S. Vulnerable to New Threats The “quarantine fatigue” of 2020 became an ongoing “pandemic fatigue,” a complex set of emotions that continues to affect the nation By Meghan Bartels edited by Tanya Lewis People wearing protective masks wait on a subway platform at Grand Central in New York, U.S.,…
Trump rebuffed by Iran’s leader after sending letter calling for nuclear negotiation
Luke Garrett President Trump said he sent a letter to Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei last week asking that the two leaders “negotiate” over the Islamic republic’s nuclear program. On Saturday, the Iranian leader condemned the effort by unnamed “bullying governments” to make a deal over the program. Trump said the alternative to talks…
Woman kidnapped as a toddler in the US 25 years ago found alive in Mexico
Andrea Michelle Reyes was two when her mother took her from her father in Connecticut and fled the country A woman who was abducted in Connecticut as a toddler has been found alive 25 years later in Mexico. Andrea Michelle Reyes was two years old when she was taken by her mother, Rosa Tenorio, in…
Mark Carney to Be the Next Prime Minister of Canada
Trump Administration The prominent central banker and investor was chosen in a crucial leadership race amid threats from President Trump. He is expected to quickly call a federal election. By Matina Stevis-Gridneff Reporting from Ottawa Amid a generational crisis in Canada’s relationship with the United States, the Liberal Party of Canada on Sunday chose an…
Syrians describe terror as Alawite families killed in their homes
Syria’s interim leader has appealed for unity, as violence and revenge killings continued in areas loyal to ousted former leader Bashar al-Assad on Sunday. Hundreds of people have reportedly fled their homes in the coastal provinces of Latakia and Tartus – strongholds of Assad support. Local residents have described scenes of looting and mass killings,…
Rihanna Shares Photos of Her Sons Moments After They Were Born
Rihanna gave fans a glimpse of her first moments of motherhood with pics of herself with her and A$AP Rocky’s eldest child, RZA, as well as youngest son Riot just after giving birth to them. Rihanna is giving fans a glimpse into the moment she found a new love—actually, make that two. The “Diamonds” singer…
Journalist quits role after comparing French actions in Algeria to Nazi massacre
Jean-Michel Aphatie stands by comments he made on broadcaster RTL A prominent French journalist has said he is stepping down from his role as an expert analyst for broadcaster RTL after provoking an uproar by comparing French actions during colonial rule in Algeria to a second world war massacre committed by Nazi forces in France.…
More than 1,300 Syrians killed in 72 hours amid clashes and acts of revenge
Juliana Kim More than 1,300 people in Syria have been killed — many believed to be civilians — in the span of three days amid intense fighting between forces associated with Syria’s new government and those loyal to the deposed dictator Bashar al-Assad, according to a human rights group. The conflict is considered the country’s…
Syria’s Interim President Calls for Unity Amid Fresh Fighting
Syria After Civil War More than 1,000 people have been killed in clashes in the coastal provinces of Syria, according to one war monitoring group. By Raja Abdulrahim Reporting from Aleppo, Syria Syria’s interim president, Ahmed al-Shara, appealed on Sunday for calm and for unity as he moved to reassure the nation after days of…
Leading a Meaningful Life through Storytelling Skills
Opinion Why Great Storytellers Find Life More Meaningful People who are rated as good storytellers exhibit a purpose-oriented mindset and big-picture thinking more often than others By Ron Shachar edited by Daisy Yuhas Engraving of Scheherazade in Arabian Nights 1892. King Shahryar, betrayed by his wife, decides to marry a new woman each night and…
Lawyer probing Reform UK row contradicts Rupert Lowe
A senior lawyer appointed by Reform UK to independently investigate allegations against MP Rupert Lowe and his team has denied making comments he has attributed to her. The Great Yarmouth MP was suspended by Reform and referred to the police over accusations he made threats of violence against its chairman. The Metropolitan Police has confirmed…
Read Up on These Suits Secrets While You Binge-Watch
All rise, Suits fans. With spinoff Suits LA officially on trial, E! News’ is testifying about all the legal dramedy’s behind-the-scenes secrets, including how Meghan Markle influenced her character. Well isn’t this a bunch of poppycock. Sorry, sorry, bulls–t. Asked what it was like when his star Meghan Markle first began dating Prince Harry back…
How Would Peacekeeping Work in Ukraine? These Experts Gamed It Out.
Russia-Ukraine War The publication of the detailed analysis was a sign that a cease-fire has gone from a theoretical exercise to an urgent and practical issue. By Anton Troianovski Reporting from Berlin When military and civilian experts on peacekeeping started meeting in Geneva in the spring of 2022, they insisted on discretion. Their topic was…
Violence Sweeps Coastal Syria, Sowing Chaos: ‘We Have to Get Out of Here’
Syria After Civil War Residents described shootings outside their homes and bodies in the streets in Syria’s worst unrest since Bashar al-Assad’s ouster. More than 1,000 people have been killed since Thursday, a war monitor said. By Christina Goldbaum and Reham Mourshed Reporting from Tartus on the Syrian coast The gunfire began at dawn on…
This Women’s History Month, readers tell NPR about the women who changed their lives
Suzanne Nuyen In 1982, the U.S. celebrated its first Women’s History Week. Four years later, Congress passed a law designating March as Women’s History Month. Since 1995, presidents have issued a series of proclamations to celebrate the achievements women have made in U.S. history. This month, NPR’s Up First newsletter celebrates the women who have…
Why Is the Trump Administration Politicizing Weather?
Opinion Cross CurrentsFridays Why Is the Trump Administration Politicizing Weather? Climate change is real. Dismantling our federal weather agency won’t change that By Megha Satyanarayana edited by Dan Vergano The Trump Administration is trying to dismantle the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which houses the National Weather Service. Hundreds of employees have lost their jobs…
Under-performing civil servants could be incentivised to leave jobs
Under-performing civil servants could be incentivised to leave their jobs under new government plans, while top staff will have their pay linked to their performance. Cabinet Office minister Pat McFadden said they will “fundamentally reshape” the service as its state is currently not “match-fit” for what the country needs. The plans are part of wider…
Trump’s FEMA Disaster Aid Freeze Threatens ‘Acute Harm,’ Judge Rules
FEMA Disaster Aid Freeze Threatens ‘Acute Harm,’ Judge Rules The Federal Emergency Management Agency must show in one week whether it is complying with a judge’s ruling that blocks the Trump administration disaster aid freeze By Thomas Frank & E&E News The sun flares behind the sign marking the location of the Federal Emergency Management…
Three suspects at large after shooting at Toronto pub leaves a dozen injured
Police say suspects are male, with one in a black balaclava seen fleeing the scene at the Piper Arms in a silver car Three suspects are at large after a mass shooting at the opening night of a pub in Toronto that left a dozen people injured, Canadian police say. The shooting at the Piper…
Gypsy Rose Blanchard Debuts Hair Transformation After Becoming a Mom
Gypsy Rose Blanchard showcased her most drastic hair transformation yet two months after welcoming her first baby with fiancé Ken Urker, daughter Aurora. Gypsy Rose Blanchard‘s baby girl is less likely to pull on Mom’s hair now. The 33-year-old debuted a short bob haircut March 8, more than two months after giving birth to her…
Trump’s Embrace of Russia Leaves Europe in Emotional Shock
Russia-Ukraine War news analysis It remains to be seen how far President Trump’s embrace of Russia and abandonment of traditional allies will go. But “the West” may be gone. By Roger Cohen Reporting from Paris For decades a core objective of the Soviet Union was to “decouple” the United States from Europe. Decoupling, as it…
Russian strikes kill at least 25, Ukraine says
At least 25 people have died in Ukraine in the latest wave of Russian strikes, Ukrainian officials say, as the conflict shows no sign of easing. One attack on Donetsk Region killed at least 11 people and wounded 40, including six children, local officials said on Saturday. Homes and infrastructure were hit in other regions,…
Stand Up for Science Rallies Draw Crowds Protesting Trump Cuts
Stand Up for Science Rallies Draw Crowds Protesting Trump Cuts Scientists and supporters rallied in cities across the U.S. and Europe to protest dramatic funding cuts and other attacks from the Trump administration By Julian Nowogrodzki, Humberto Basilio, Heidi Ledford, Brendan Maher, Alexandra Witze & Nature magazine Activists participate in the Stand Up for Science…
Celebrations and protests in the US and around the world mark International Women’s Day
From Istanbul and Warsaw to New York and Los Angeles, activists demand equality and the end of gender-based violence Women took to the streets of cities across Europe, Africa and elsewhere to mark International Women’s Day with demands for ending inequality and gender-based violence. On the Asian side of Turkey’s biggest city, Istanbul, a rally…
See Prince Harry and Princess Lilibet’s Sweet Father-Daughter Moment
Meghan Markle shared a rare pic of husband Prince Harry sharing an adorable moment with their daughter Princess Lilibet in honor of International Women’s Day 2025. Prince Harry shows he’s a hands-on deck dad in a never-before-seen photo with his little girl. His wife Meghan Markle has shared a rare pic of him sitting in…
Earth’s Oldest Impact Crater Discovered in Australia
Earth’s Oldest Impact Crater Discovered in Australia Scientists with a new theory about how Earth’s early continents formed predicted where a superold impact crater should be—then found it By Tim Johnson, Chris Kirkland, Jonas Kaempf & The Conversation US Shatter cones in ancient rocks of the Pilbara, Western Australia. The following essay is reprinted with…
South Sudan general among dozens killed in attack on UN helicopter
President Salva Kiir appeals for calm while analysts say escalating tensions could lead to full-blown conflict A South Sudanese general and dozens of soldiers have been killed after a United Nations helicopter trying to evacuate them from the northern town of Nasir came under attack, the government has said. The UN said Friday’s incident, which…
Opinion: Thailand’s deportation of Uyghurs to China has echoes of 10 years ago
By Jeffrey Wasserstrom Jeffrey Wasserstrom is chancellor’s professor of history at University of California, Irvine and the author of The Milk Tea Alliance: Inside Asia’s Struggle Against Autocracy and Beijing, a short book about activists in and exiles from Thailand, Hong Kong and Myanmar that will be published in June by Columbia Global Reports. Given…
Russia Pushes Back Ukraine’s Offensive With Drones and North Korean Troops
Russia-Ukraine War Russia has retaken about two-thirds of the territory Ukraine seized last summer in the Kursk region of Russia, but at a fearful cost in lives. By Marc Santora Reporting from Kyiv, Ukraine Working together, a new influx of North Korean soldiers and well-trained Russian drone units, advancing under the cover of ferocious artillery…
Untangling Charlie Sheen and Denise Richards’ Family Tree
Denise Richards and Charlie’s Sheen’s famous family connections aren’t that complicated. Here’s everything to know about the exes’ kids together, Sami and Lola Sheen, plus their other children. Hollywood is about to be rocked by a new generation of Sheens. That’s because Sami Sheen and Lola Sheen—the daughters of famous exes Charlie Sheen and Denise…
UK troops may need to protect peace in Ukraine for ‘many years’
A former national security adviser has warned the potential deployment of UK troops to protect peace in Ukraine could last for “many years”. Lord Sedwill told the BBC’s The Week in Westminster that the UK would need to be “willing to display strategic patience to give the Ukrainians the [security] assurances they need” in the…
Badass Advice From Taylor Swift & More on International Women’s Day
Not that golden nuggets of wisdom from inspiring stars are ever unwelcome, but International Women’s Day is an especially good time for spilling trade secrets. Be it hard-won perspective from someone who knows, a tip for how to maintain your inner glow or a simple reassurance that it’s all going to be OK, who doesn’t…
Trump says Ukraine ‘more difficult’ to deal with than Russia
US President Donald Trump has said he is finding it “more difficult, frankly, to deal with Ukraine” than Russia in attempts to broker peace between the two nations. The US is “doing very well with Russia”, and “it may be easier dealing with” Moscow than Kyiv, Trump told reporters in the Oval Office on Friday.…
Around the world in 60 hours: Nigerian aims to set travel record with ‘low-mobility’ passport
Alma Asinobi wants to break Guinness world record for shortest time to visit seven continents In 2019, Alma Asinobi, a Nigerian postgraduate architecture student, gave herself an ambitious goal after obtaining her first passport: to visit up to 16 countries every year. Then Covid-19 triggered a global lockdown, curtailing her dreams. Since restrictions were lifted,…
A Europe in Emotional Shock Grapples With a New Era
Russia-Ukraine War news analysis It remains to be seen how far President Trump’s embrace of Russia and abandonment of traditional allies will go. But “the West” may be gone. By Roger Cohen Reporting from Paris For decades a core objective of the Soviet Union was to “decouple” the United States from Europe. Decoupling, as it…
Actor Gene Hackman and wife Betsy Arakawa died of natural causes one week apart
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman died of natural causes about a week after his wife Betsy Arakawa, who died after contracting a rare virus, a New Mexico medical investigator has said. Hackman, 95, died at his Santa Fe home from coronary artery disease, with advanced Alzheimer’s disease a contributing factor. Ms Arakawa, 65, died in the…
More Than 140 Killed in Clashes Between Syrian Forces and Assad Loyalists
Syria After Civil War Two days of fighting along the Mediterranean coast were among the bloodiest battles since rebels ousted the dictator Bashar al-Assad. By Christina Goldbaum Reporting from Damascus, Syria Clashes between Syria’s new authorities and gunmen loyal to the ousted dictator Bashar al-Assad have killed at least 147 people over the past two…
Why MGK Says Birth of Baby With Megan Fox Will Be “Bittersweet”
Machine Gun Kelly reflected on the death of his close friend Luke “The Dingo” Trembath ahead of the birth of his baby with ex Megan Fox. Machine Gun Kelly is experiencing dueling emotions. As he eagerly awaits the birth of his baby with ex Megan Fox, the “Lonely Road” singer shared a heartbreaking tribute to…
Evidence of torture found as detention centre and mass grave discovered outside Khartoum
Exclusive: What appears to be a vast burial site found at former Rapid Support Forces base in Sudan, while rescued detainees speak of torture, starvation and deaths of fellow inmates More than 500 people may have been tortured or starved to death and then buried in a secret mass grave north of Khartoum, according to…
Trump administration cancels $400 million in federal dollars for Columbia University
Elena Moore The Trump administration says it has canceled $400 million in federal grants and contracts to Columbia University over what it described as the school’s failure to police antisemitism on campus. The cancellation was announced Friday in a joint statement from the Department of Justice, Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Education…
Gene Hackman Likely Didn’t Know Wife Betsy Arakawa Died a Week Prior
Before his death, Gene Hackman likely did not know wife Betsy Arakawa—whose cause of death was ruled as hantavirus pulmonary syndrome—died due to his “advanced state of Alzheimer’s,” per authorities. Gene Hackman appeared to be living alone at his New Mexico home for a week after wife Betsy Arakawa died. Authorities determined that Arakawa, 65, died…
Hilaria Baldwin Says How Alec Baldwin’s Age Affects His Mental Health
Alec Baldwin and wife Hilaria Baldwin discussed his hesitance to seek help for his mental health in an exclusive preview clip of their TLC reality series, The Baldwins. Alec Baldwin is getting candid about his mental health. In E! News’ exclusive preview clip of TLC’s The Baldwins, the actor told wife Hilaria Baldwin how he’s…
Trump Wants Europe to Defend Itself. Here’s What It Would Take.
Russia-Ukraine War Replacing what the Americans do for the NATO alliance would take money, personnel, time and cooperation. None of those is easy. By Steven Erlanger Reporting from Berlin. Steven Erlanger has written about Europe, Russia and NATO for many years. President Trump has never had much love for the NATO alliance, which he thinks…
Nigerian king faces Shell in London high court over decades of oil spills
King Okpabi, ruler of Ogale, says Shell has caused chronic pollution, while oil firm argues it is not responsible His Royal Highness King Godwin Bebe Okpabi has carried bottles of water drawn from the wells of his homeland in the Niger delta to the high court in London. It stinks. “This is the water that…
Three Bulgarians guilty of spying for Russia in the UK
Three Bulgarian nationals have been found guilty of spying for Russia, in what police have described as “one of the largest” foreign intelligence operations in the UK. Vanya Gaberova, 30, Katrin Ivanova, 33, and Tihomir Ivanchev, 39, all living in London, were part of a group who carried out surveillance on people and places between…
With Trump’s Tariff Reprieve, Mexico and Canada, Still Wary, Breathe Easier
Tariffs President Trump suspended tariffs for both countries after Mexico’s leader presented her security successes, and after U.S. markets fell and business leaders urged the White House to change course. By Natalie Kitroeff and Annie Correal Reporting from Mexico City When President Trump got on a phone call with President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico on…
Farmers strongly back Trump. A new trade war could test their loyalty
By Scott Neuman Travis Zook grows corn, raises cattle and owns a seed dealership and farm service business in northeast Indiana. He exemplifies some of the mixed emotions that many farmers have when it comes to President Trump. Like more than 75% of voters in rural, farm-dependent counties, the 44-year-old farmer says he cast his…
Just Stop Oil co-founder’s sentence reduced in Court of Appeal
Six climate change activists, including the founder of Just Stop Oil (JSO), have had their sentences reduced, the Court of Appeal has ruled. Roger Hallam and 15 other protesters were jailed last year for their roles in four demonstrations held by JSO, including climbing on gantries over the M25 and throwing soup over Vincent van…
Dolce Glow Made a Lip Butter—and It’s Really Good
I’m avoiding chapped lips with this dreamy lip butter that deeply hydrates my pout and smells like a cinnamon roll. The products featured in this article are from brands available in NBCUniversal Checkout. E! makes a commission on purchases. Winter is here, and so are the dry, cracked lips that come with it. If you…
World Food Programme halves food rations for Rohingya in Bangladesh
Decision made after attempts to raise more funds had been unsuccessful, agency tells authorities Food rations for Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh have been slashed in half by the World Food Programme, days after refugees in Kenya protested against a reduction to their rations. The WFP, which is funded entirely by voluntary contributions and provides assistance…
Stranded NASA Astronaut’s Teen Daughter Breaks Silence on Debacle
NASA astronaut Barry “Butch” Wilmore’s teenage daughter Daryn Wilmore said it’s “mentally exhausting” to have her dad be stuck in space since June 2024. Barry “Butch” Wilmore‘s family is definitely feeling the space between. Butch and his fellow NASA astronaut Sunita “Suni” Williams have been stranded on the International Space Station since June due to equipment…
Athena Makes It to the Moon, but Uncertainties Remain
Intuitive Machines’ Athena Lander Reaches the Moon Lopsided—Just like Its Predecessor Despite some connection delays postlanding, the lunar lander Athena is officially set to study what lies beneath the moon’s surface over the next 10 days By Gayoung Lee edited by Lee Billings Intuitive Machines’ IM-2 mission lunar lander, Athena, entering lunar orbit on Monday,…
Taiwan President Defends TSMC’s $100 Billion U.S. Chip Investment
Trump Administration The Taiwanese chip giant TSMC’s plan to invest $100 billion in the United States has been met with anxiety and criticism in its home country. By Chris BuckleyMeaghan Tobin and Amy Chang Chien Reporting from Taipei, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te of Taiwan on Thursday sought to reassure his citizens that a plan by…
Trump expands exemptions from Canada and Mexico tariffs
US President Donald Trump has signed orders significantly expanding the goods exempted from his new tariffs on Canada and Mexico. It is the second time in two days that Trump has rolled back his taxes on imports from America’s two biggest trade partners, measures that have raised uncertainty for businesses and worried financial markets. On…
Blake Lively Seeks to Protect Texts Amid Justin Baldoni Legal Battle
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynold’s attorney requested an extra layer of protection on sensitive information during a March 6 hearing amid their legal battle with Justin Baldoni. Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds are requesting to keep some things private. Amid the couple’s sprawling legal battle with It Ends With Us director Justin Baldoni, their attorney…
Zelensky hopes US-Ukraine talks next week will be ‘meaningful’
US-Ukraine talks will be held in Saudi Arabia next week, President Volodymyr Zelensky has said, expressing hopes that it will be “a meaningful meeting”. The Ukrainian leader, who will be in the Gulf kingdom but not take part in the talks, said Kyiv was working to reach a “fast and lasting” peace. US President Donald…
A Pentagon press secretary has history of pushing antisemitic, extremist theories
Tom Dreisbach Members of Congress and Jewish civil rights organizations are criticizing the new deputy press secretary at the Department of Defense, Kingsley Wilson, for a series of online posts and past political commentary she made before joining the Trump administration. Over the last several years, Wilson posted and commented prolifically on podcasts in her…
US suspends aid to South Africa after Trump order
President’s decree claims white South Africans being unjustly discriminated against and orders end to foreign aid The state department has ordered an immediate pause on most US foreign assistance to South Africa, according to a cable seen by the Guardian, officially implementing a contentious executive order by Donald Trump. The directive, issued on Thursday, implements…
NASA’s Voyager Probes Lose One Instrument Each as Power Wanes
NASA’s Voyager Probes Lose One Instrument Each as Power Wanes NASA’s twin Voyager probes, which launched in 1977, are the longest-running missions to send data home. But as their power supplies wane, scientists are saying goodbye to one instrument on each spacecraft By Meghan Bartels edited by Clara Moskowitz NASA’s most distant observers are losing…
A Threat to Britain’s Conservatives as Donors Fund Reform U.K., a Populist Rival
A New York Times analysis of campaign finance data shows an influx of funding to Nigel Farage’s anti-immigration Reform U.K. party from fossil fuel investors, climate skeptics and multimillionaires. By Jane BradleyJosh Holder and Jeremy Singer-Vine Jane Bradley and Josh Holder reported from London, and Jeremy Singer-Vine from New York. Nigel Farage’s insurgent Reform U.K.…
‘We are not the 51st anything’: viral Canada ad gets Trump-inspired update
Remake of 2000 Molson beer ad has the same message as Trump threatens tariffs: Canada will not cower to the US For the second time in 25 years, a lone figure takes to the stage, an oversized maple leaf flag rippling on a screen behind him as he approaches the microphone. His hair is perhaps…
During the War in Ukraine, a Military Orchestra Has a Key Task
Russia-Ukraine War As Ukrainian casualties spiral after years of war, a military band has the melancholy but key task of bidding farewell to troops and raising morale. As Ukrainian casualties spiral after years of war, a military band has the melancholy but key task of bidding farewell to troops and raising morale. A Ukrainian military…
Aid worker describes lucky escape from deadly Russian strike
A UK-based aid worker said he, his friends and colleagues were “so lucky to be alive” after they narrowly escaped a Russian missile attack on a hotel in central Ukraine on Wednesday night that left at least four dead. Karol Swiacki, a Polish national and founder of the Bournemouth-based charity Ukraine Relief, was at the…
Untangling Those Ben Affleck & Jennifer Garner Reconciliation Rumors
After rumors that Ben Affleck and ex-wife Jennifer Garner reconciled their relationship following their son Samuel’s birthday party, multiple outlets confirmed they’re just friends. Ben Affleck isn’t interested in seeing about this girl. After the Justice League star was seen holding ex-wife Jennifer Garner close while at their son Samuel’s 13th birthday party, there were…
Fighter jets accidentally drop bombs during exercises, injuring 8 South Koreans
By The Associated Press SEOUL, South Korea — Two South Korean fighter jets accidentally dropped eight bombs on a civilian area during a joint live-fire exercise with the U.S. military on Thursday, injuring eight people, officials said. The air force said the fighter jets were taking part in the one-day firing drill with the U.S.…
True Thompson Thinks Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson Are Married
Khloe Kardashian shared that her and Tristan Thompson’s daughter True Thompson, 6, thinks the two are really a married couple. Khloe Kardashian is sharing daughter True Thompson’s perspective. As the Good American cofounder—also parent to son Tatum Thompson, 2, with ex Tristan Thompson—explained, their 6-year-old is under the assumption her mom and dad are actually…
America the Evil Mastermind? Not So Fast, Russians Are Told.
Russia-Ukraine War As President Trump begins to side with Russia, the Kremlin propaganda machine has changed its tune. By Anton Troianovski Reporting from Berlin Five weeks ago, Russia’s foreign minister, Sergey V. Lavrov, delivered a routine speech blasting the “hegemonic, egoistic” United States at the helm of the “collective West.” The worldview of the 74-year-old…
Nearly half of women in Africa will be obese or overweight by 2030 – study
Stigma, lack of treatment and disproportionate rise of the disease in women draws comparisons with HIV epidemic An alarming rise in obesity in Africa has been compared with the HIV epidemic, with stigma and lack of treatment having a disproportionate impact on women. Almost half of women in Africa will be obese or overweight by…
Europe’s leaders to hold emergency talks ‘at turning point in history’
EU leaders gather in Brussels on Thursday for a special council on defence, as France’s President Emmanuel Macron warned that the continent was at a “turning point of history”. As well as rearmament, leaders are expected to discuss how the body can further support Kyiv in the face of US President Donald Trump’s announcement on…
The NHS is spending a fortune giving people a death they don’t want
The UK was once ranked the best country in the world for end-of-life care – but that’s not the case any longer. And according to experts, the problem runs far deeper than money The people closest to Terry Leader remember him as a man who was always laughing. He emigrated to the UK from the…
As U.S. Tariffs Become Reality, Canadians Prepare for Economic Pain
Tariffs An expert in the automotive industry says factories may shut down in days as costs skyrocket and President Trump disrupts decades of economic integration with steep tariffs. By Ian Austen and Vjosa Isai Ian Austen reported from Windsor, Ontario, and Vjosa Isai reported from Toronto The trucks that carry about $300 million worth of…
Canada goose fights off bald eagle in rare, symbolism-laden battle on ice
Photographer captures 20-minute clash between birds emblematic of Canada and US amid high trade tensions For the second time in weeks, a Canadian icon has emerged as the unlikely victor in an existential battle on the ice. Mervyn Sequeira, an Ontario photographer, was out with his family on a recent morning when they spotted a…
Prince William & Prince Harry Used This Last Name Before Marriage
Before Prince William and Prince Harry got married to Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle, respectively, the brothers used a surname that honored their father King Charles III’s former royal title. The royal family has a history of adopting different surnames. In fact, even before they were bestowed new titles during their wedding celebrations, Prince William…
What to know about Lesotho, the country Trump said ‘nobody has ever heard of’
By Kate Bartlett Loading… JOHANNESBURG — In his Tuesday night address to Congress, President Trump defended his administration’s humanitarian aid cuts to countries around the globe, including one nation he joked “nobody has ever heard of.” It is the southern African nation of Lesotho. The country’s foreign minister, Lejone Mpotjoane, told NPR it was “quite…
Trump issues ‘last warning’ to Hamas as US confirms direct hostage talks
US President Donald Trump has issued what he called a “last warning” to Hamas to release the hostages being held in Gaza. “I am sending Israel everything it needs to finish the job, not a single Hamas member will be safe if you don’t do as I say,” Trump said in a lengthy post on…