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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…
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…