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All the Stars You Forgot Were on Days of Our Lives
Days of Our Lives is celebrating its 60th anniversary, which means so many future stars have passed through Salem, including 11-year-old Mila Kunis and baby Christina Applegate making their TV debuts. Days of Our Lives has been on for 60 years. For those counting, that’s 21,900 days. And while there haven’t been quite that many episodes of…
UK seeks Danish inspiration to shake up immigration system
The Home Secretary is set to announce a major shake-up of the immigration and asylum system later this month, the BBC has learned. Shabana Mahmood will model some of her new measures on the Danish system – seen as one of the toughest in Europe. It is understood officials have been looking at Denmark’s tighter…
US strikes another alleged drug boat bringing death toll from campaign in Latin America to 70
US strikes have destroyed at least 18 vessels, but Washington has yet to make public any concrete evidence that its targets posed a threat to America US forces struck another alleged drug trafficking boat in the Caribbean, killing three people, defense secretary Pete Hegseth has said, bringing the death toll from the Trump administration’s controversial…
At least four prisoners freed in error still at large, BBC told
At least four prisoners released in error are still at large, the BBC has been told. These are among 262 prisoners in England and Wales mistakenly released in the year to March – up from 115 the previous year. The new information comes as the government is under increasing pressure after a number of high-profile…
Russell Crowe Reveals 55-Lb. Weight Loss
Gladiator‘s Russell Crowe said reducing his alcohol intake helped him lose nearly 60 pounds in one year: “I try not to have casual drinks now.” Russell Crowe‘s beautiful mind is focused on his health. The Oscar winner said he dropped from 126 kg (277 lbs.) to 100.9 kg (222 lbs.) since wrapping filming on the…
James Watson, Co-Discoverer of DNA’s Structure, Dead at Age 97
James Watson, Who Helped Discover the Structure of DNA, Is Dead at Age 97 By David M. Ewalt James Watson in his office at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on June 10, 2015. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! If you’re enjoying this article, consider supporting our award-winning journalism by subscribing. By purchasing a subscription you…
Iran accused of plot to assassinate Israeli ambassador to Mexico
Israel says Mexico thwarted attempt in aftermath of deadly 2024 Israeli bombing of Iranian embassy in Syria The United States and Israel have accused Iran of plotting to assassinate Israel’s ambassador to Mexico, in what would be the latest attempt to take the two countries’ conflict to another region. Israel said that Mexican authorities intervened…
Early Arctic Cold Snap Could Break Decades-Old Temperature Records
Early Arctic Cold Blast Will Sweep Across the U.S., Potentially Breaking Records An early cold snap will chill much of the U.S., potentially breaking records in the Southeast By Meghan Bartels edited by Andrea Thompson Temperatures will drop across country as a cold snap moves first into the central U.S. and then eastward. Join Our…
Algerian sex offender mistakenly released from Wandsworth prison arrested
An Algerian sex offender who was mistakenly released from prison has been arrested by police. Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, 24, was spotted by a member of the public in the Finsbury Park area of London just before 11:30 GMT on Friday. He had been let out of HMP Wandsworth in south London on 29 October, though police…
Civil rescue groups in Mediterranean cut ties with Libyan coastguard
Accusations of violent interceptions and human rights violations levelled at EU-funded Libyan services by NGOs More than a dozen NGO rescue vessels operating in the Mediterranean have suspended communication with the Libyan coastguard, citing escalating incidents of asylum seekers being violently intercepted at sea and taken to camps rife with torture, rape and forced labour.…
Marshawn Kneeland Texted His Family Goodbye Before His Death
Marshawn Kneeland, Dallas Cowboys defensive end, texted his family goodbye before dying from an apparent suicide, according to a police dispatch recording. Content warning: This story discusses suicide and suicidal ideation. Marshawn Kneeland had a final message to his loved ones. Shortly before the Dallas Cowboys defensive end was found dead in Texas on Nov.…
Justin Bieber Has NSFW Response to Hailey Bieber’s Bikini Photos
Justin Bieber couldn’t help but share his thoughts on wife Hailey Bieber in a bikini, writing an NSFW response under her latest Instagram photo dump. Justin Bieber is reminding everyone that Hailey Bieber is his baby—and she’s iconic. The Grammy winner recently shared his thoughts on the Rhode founder’s latest social media post, which included…
Woman who claimed to be Madeleine McCann found guilty of harassing family
A woman who repeatedly claimed to be Madeleine McCann has been found guilty of harassing the missing girl’s parents but cleared of a more serious stalking charge. Julia Wandelt and her supporter Karen Spragg – who was acquitted of all charges – were accused of mounting a “campaign of harassment” against Kate and Gerry McCann,…
Over 100 US leaders to attend Cop30 climate summit as Trump stays away
Dozens of US state and local leaders will be at talks in Brazil with president’s team expected to send no representatives The Trump administration appears to be sitting out this month’s United Nations climate talks known as Cop30, telling the Guardian it will not deploy any high-level representatives to the negotiations. But dozens of US…
Black Friday Came Early at Charlotte Tilbury—Shop up to 50% off Now
You’ll have to hurry if you want to grab these dazzling deals, because they’re already selling out. Black Friday came early for Charlotte Tilbury this year. The brand just revealed which of their super coveted gift sets will be discounted during their cyber sale—and you can shop them for up to 50% off right now.…
UK rejected atrocity prevention plans for Sudan despite warning of possible genocide
Exclusive: British government adopted ‘least ambitious’ option months before RSF’s massacres in El Fasher Britain rejected atrocity prevention plans for Sudan despite intelligence warnings that the city of El Fasher would fall amid a wave of ethnic cleansing and possible genocide, according to a report seen by the Guardian. Government officials turned down the plans…
11 Glam Bags That Will Turn Heads at Holiday Parties
We found holiday party-ready bags worth celebrating, from kitschy to classic, and starting at just $28. This year, we’re bringing out fun and festive bags to elevate your party looks! We scouted the best festive bags you’ll want to carry long after the holiday season is over, and it’s all about glitters, velvet, metallics, and…
Government recovers £74m from asylum hotel firms
The government has recovered £74m from excessive profits made by companies running asylum accommodation, the BBC can reveal. The Home Office said it had recouped the money following a review of contracts after Labour came to power last year. Ministers had faced criticism from MPs for neglecting day-to-day management of the contracts. But the amount…
AI Decodes Visual Brain Activity—and Writes Captions for It
AI Decodes Visual Brain Activity—and Writes Captions for It A non-invasive imaging technique can translate scenes in your head into sentences. It could help to reveal how the brain interprets the world By Max Kozlov & Nature magazine Functional magnetic resonance imaging is a non-invasive way to explore brain activity. Join Our Community of Science…
US ends deportation protection for South Sudanese nationals
South Sudanese people with temporary protected status now have 60 days to leave The US is ending temporary deportation protection for South Sudanese nationals, which for more than a decade allowed people from the east African country to stay in the US after escaping conflict. In a notice published on Wednesday, the US Citizenship and…
Starbucks Is Apologizing Over Viral Bearista Cup Obsession
Starbucks cleared the air following uproar from loyal fans of the coffee chain who missed the opportunity to get their hands on the viral bear-shaped holiday cup after it sold out immediately Nov. 6. Starbucks couldn’t bear the outrage any longer. “The excitement for our merchandise exceeded even our biggest expectations,” Starbucks told People in a…
Sudanese militia group accused of war crimes agrees to a ceasefire
International mediators broker three-month halt to civil war as further evidence emerges of mass civilian killings A Sudanese paramilitary group accused of killing thousands of unarmed civilians in an ethnically motivated massacre has agreed to a truce. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF), which is facing mounting criticism over apparent war crimes committed by its fighters…
PM ‘angry and frustrated’ at mistaken prisoner releases
Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has said he is “angry and frustrated” over the mistaken release of two prisoners from Wandsworth Prison in London. One of the men, Billy Smith, handed himself in on Wedensday but Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, an Algerian sex offender, is still at large. Speaking publicly about the releases for the first time,…
Two Vaquita Calves Offer Flicker of Hope for Most Endangered Porpoises on Earth
A Flicker of Hope for the World’s Rarest Porpoise The latest report shows that the estimated number of endangered vaquita porpoises has modestly increased By Ryan Green edited by Andrea Gawrylewski A lone vaquita, Phocoena sinus, in the open sea. Join Our Community of Science Lovers! For the first time since researchers have been tracking…
Sima Kotecha: Wandsworth prison is by far the worst I’ve visited
The stern appearance of Wandsworth prison is enough to make grown people shudder. Based in leafy south-west London, the Victorian-era facility – with its gaunt brick walls and a dark intimidating entrance – is one of the largest in the UK. The inside is just as intimidating. Having visited several years ago, I was struck…
Black Hole ‘Superflare’ Is the Strongest Ever Seen
Record-Breaking Black Hole Blast Reveals Star’s Final Moments A “superflare” 10 trillion times brighter than the sun is confirmed as the record holder for luminosity By Jenna Ahart & Nature magazine Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Black holes can get energy boosts by ‘snacking’, although their dish of choice is rather different from our…
Mark Wahlberg’s Daughter Grace Hospitalized After Equestrian Injury
Mark Wahlberg’s 15-year-old daughter Grace shared that she had been hospitalized for an arm injury after an equestrian competition. Mark Wahlberg’s daughter Grace Wahlberg is getting back up on the horse. The Ted actor’s 15-year-old shared that she was recovering in the hospital after sustaining an injury during an equestrian competition. Alongside a Nov. 3…
South Africa launches investigation into 17 citizens fighting in Ukraine
Men aged 20 to 39 ‘lured to join mercenary force’ in Donbas region have requested assistance to return home South Africa is launching an investigation into how 17 of its citizens ended up in the war-torn region of Donbas in eastern Ukraine. The office of the South African president, Cyril Ramaphosa, said it had received…
Chris Mason: The justice system is failing – the buck stops with Lammy
Last week, after a migrant sex offender was mistakenly released from prison, Justice Secretary David Lammy said he was implementing the “strongest release checks that have ever been in place”. However, since then, details have emerged of two more prisoners being wrongly let out. It is always perilous for a government when it clearly lacks…
COVID Is Beginning to Surge Globally—What Are the Symptoms, and How Serious Is It?
COVID Is Beginning to Surge Globally. Here’s What We Know Limited COVID surveillance data are hampering vaccination and health strategies, researchers say By Katie Kavanagh & Nature magazine SARS-CoV-2 infections have been rising in the past month — global cases increased by more than 19,000 last month compared with the previous month, according to data…
Ugandans view Mamdani’s NYC win as a ‘beacon of hope’ amid democratic struggle
Ugandans react with joy after Kampala-born Mamdani’s victory during a trying time for democracy in east Africa Ugandans reacted with joy and hope to the news that Kampala-born Zohran Mamdani had been elected mayor of New York City, amid a stormy democratic and rights environment in east Africa. Mamdani, who was born in Uganda 34…
FAA will reduce air traffic by 10% at many airports to maintain safety
Joel Rose WASHINGTON — The Federal Aviation Administration will reduce air traffic by 10% at many busy airports, the agency said Wednesday, in a move intended to keep the nation’s airspace safe during the government shutdown. The FAA plans to reduce air traffic in 40 “high-volume markets” beginning on Friday. FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford told…
Archaeologists Uncover a Monumental Ancient Maya Map of the Cosmos
By Humberto Basilio edited by Andrea Thompson A cross-shaped pit found at the Aguada Fénix site in Mexico after excavation. Inside the pit were pigments of blue azurite to the north, green malachite to the east and yellow ochre to the south, as well as marine shells interspersed with axe-shaped clay offerings to the west,…
Jana Duggar, Abbie Duggar Share Sex of Their Babies in Joint Reveal
Pregnant Jana Duggar revealed the sex of her and husband Stephen Wissmann’s first child in a joint baby shower with her twin brother John-David Duggar’s wife Abbie Burnett Duggar. Jana Duggar Wissmann is counting on being a boy mom. The 19 Kids and Counting alum and her husband Stephen Wissmann revealed that they’re expecting a…
Canada budget adds tens of billions to deficit as Carney spends to dampen Trump tariffs effect
Budget envisions significant increase in defence spending, cuts to civil service and ‘generational investments’ A protracted trade war with the United States and a weakening domestic economy has forced Mark Carney to run a deficit tens of billions larger than initially forecast in his first-ever federal budget. The spending plan, titled “Canada Strong” envisions significant…
Police hunt for two men mistakenly released from prison
Police are searching for two prisoners separately released in error from a London prison in the past week. Brahim Kaddour-Cherif, an Algerian man, who is a sex offender, was let out of Wandsworth Prison by mistake on 29 October. Convicted fraudster William Smith was released in error days later on 3 November. This comes just…
Johnny Depp Reveals His Favorite Family Holiday Tradition
Johnny Depp shared what he’s looking forward to doing with his family in the 2025 holiday season in an exclusive interview with E! News. For Johnny Depp, the holidays present an opportune moment. The Pirates of the Caribbean star shared what he’s looking forward to most as the holidays approach—and his answer proves his first…
Rubio, Hegseth brief lawmakers on boat strikes as frustration grows on Capitol Hill
Claudia Grisales Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth briefed a group of top congressional members behind closed doors on Wednesday following President Trump’s orders for a wave of unprecedented U.S. military strikes against alleged drug boats that are raising the specter of a new war. Legal analysts have broadly described the…
Crime fixer caught by BBC offering to erase £60K fines on migrant workers
A man at the centre of an organised crime network has been secretly filmed telling BBC undercover reporters how he can help to erase fines of up to £60,000 for employing illegal workers. The self-described “accountant” is among a group of Kurdish men, first exposed in a BBC investigation on Tuesday, who enable migrants to…
Libyan general accused of crimes against humanity arrested in Tripoli
Osama Almasri Najim was arrested in Italy in January on an ICC warrant, only to be released and flown back to Libya A Libyan general wanted by the international criminal court (ICC) for alleged war crimes and crimes against humanity has been arrested in Tripoli. Osama Almasri Najim, the former chief of Libya’s judicial police,…
NASA Chief Pick Jared Isaacman Renominated to Head Agency
NASA Administrator Nominee Would Shift Future of Space Exploration Ahead of Jared Isaacman’s renomination for the position of NASA’s administrator, a dispute between him and its acting chief Sean Duffy spilled into the open, with potentially profound consequences for the U.S. space agency By Dan Vergano edited by Lee Billings Jared Isaacman testifies on April…
Man gropes Mexico president as she speaks with citizens on the streets
Video shows man trying to kiss and embrace Claudia Sheinbaum, highlighting both security risk and harassment faced by Mexican women Claudia Sheinbaum, the president of Mexico, has been groped by a man as she mingled with citizens on the streets of Mexico City, raising questions about the lack of presidential security and the level of…
Joey Barton’s X posts devastated me, Jeremy Vine tells court
Broadcaster Jeremy Vine has told a court that being called a “bike nonce” in posts on social media by former footballer Joey Barton left him “completely devastated”. Ex-Man City player Mr Barton is alleged to have “crossed the line between free speech and a crime” with messages he posted on X about the TV and…
“Mortified” Khloe Kardashian Reveals She’s Almost 4 Years Celibate
Khloe Kardashian detailed why she feels “so good” to be four years celibate, despite simultaneously feeling “embarrassed” about not having sex since her breakup with Tristan Thompson in 2021. Khloe Kardashian is living her truth—even if she finds it a bit cringe-worthy. After The Kardashians star revealed she has been celibate for “years” following her…
5 takeaways from the 2025 elections. And, the shutdown now the longest in U.S. history
By Brittney Melton here to get it delivered to your inbox, and listen to the Up First podcast for all the news you need to start your day. NPR’s senior political editor/correspondent Domenico Montanaro Up and down the ballot, Democrats did well, from the marquee gubernatorial races in Virginia and New Jersey to a key redistricting ballot initiative…
Nia Sioux Reveals Her Shocking Dance Moms Salary
Back when Dance Moms star Nia Sioux was livin’ on the dance floor, she wasn’t making much of a living. Among the revelations in her new book Bottom of the Pyramid, is the actress’ surprising salary. A spot at the top of Abby Lee Miller‘s pyramid is nice and all, but Dance Moms alum Nia Sioux…
Britain sliding ‘into economic crisis’ over £85bn sickness bill, ex-John Lewis boss warns
The number of sick and disabled people out of work is putting the UK at risk of an “economic inactivity crisis” that threatens the country’s prosperity, according to a new report. There were 800,000 more people out of work now than in 2019 due to health conditions, costing employers £85bn a year, according to the…
Jamaica PM says hurricane Melissa caused damage equivalent to nearly one-third of GDP
At least 75 people were confirmed dead across the Caribbean, including 43 in Haiti and 32 in Jamaica Jamaican prime minister Andrew Holness has said last week’s Hurricane Melissa, the strongest-ever storm to hit the country’s shores, caused damage to homes and key infrastructure equivalent to roughly 28% to 32% of last year’s gross domestic…
Prosecutors seize yachts, luxury cars from man accused of running Cambodia cyberscams
By The Associated Press BANGKOK — Prosecutors in Taiwan, Hong Kong and Singapore seized hundreds of millions of dollars in assets belonging to a Cambodian businessman whom the U.S. accuses of heading a global scam syndicate. It’s the latest in a string of investigations and asset seizures that began when American prosecutors charged Chen Zhi,…
DWTS’ Carrie Ann Inaba Apologizes to Danielle Fishel for Body Comment
Warning: This story contains spoilers for the Nov. 4 episode of Dancing With the Stars. Carrie Ann Inaba didn’t mean to upset a contestant. The Dancing With the Stars judge apologized to Danielle Fishel for making a comment about her “tiny” body on Halloween Night while praising her and pro partner Pasha Pashkov‘s performance on…
Teenager taken to Ghana away from UK ‘gang culture’ to stay for now, court rules
Boy had sought court order to force his return, after parents took him on trip to Ghana and returned without him A British teenager whose parents left him in Ghana, fearing he was at risk from “gang culture” in the UK, should stay there until at least the end of his GCSE exams, a judge…
Mamdani seals remarkable victory – but real challenges await
Zohran Mamdani, the newly elected mayor of New York City, is notable in many ways. He will become the city’s youngest mayor since 1892, its first Muslim mayor and its first mayor born in Africa. He entered the race last year with next to no name recognition, little money and no institutional party support. That…
California voters OK new congressional lines, boosting Democrats ahead of midterms
From By Guy Marzorati SAN FRANCISCO — California voters have easily approved a ballot measure to redraw the state’s congressional map to favor Democrats, according to a race call by The Associated Press, marking the party’s biggest victory to date in a national battle over redistricting ahead of the 2026 midterms. The measure, called Proposition…
Crime network behind UK mini-marts is enabling migrants to work illegally, BBC finds
A Kurdish crime network is enabling migrants to work illegally in mini-marts on High Streets the length of Britain, a BBC investigation can reveal. The fake company directors are paid to put their names to official paperwork, and have dozens of businesses listed on Companies House, but are not involved in running them. Two undercover…
Sudan civil war spiralling out of control, UN secretary general says
António Guterres calls for the violence to end but there appears little appetite for ceasefire proposed by US The UN secretary general, António Guterres, has said the war in Sudan is spiralling out of control as he called for a halt to the fighting and an end to the violence. The Rapid Support Forces (RSF),…
‘Teen Vogue’ is moving under Vogue.com — and staffers are being laid off
Elizabeth Blair Teen Vogue staffers have taken to social media to share the news they’ve been laid off, just as Condé Nast announced the outlet will be “joining Vogue.com, a transition that’s part of a broader push to expand the Vogue ecosystem.” Teen Vogue covered fashion and celebrity, but also took in-depth looks at politics…
Canada’s Liberal party says budget of ‘sacrifice’ needed to avoid recession
Country set to unveil PM Mark Carney’s spending plan as it battles trade war with US and protracted cost of living crisis Canada’s ruling Liberal party has said a budget of “sacrifice” is required to confront both a trade war with the US and a protracted cost of living crisis that threatens to push the…
Gene Editing Helped One Baby—Could It Help Thousands?
Gene Editing Helped One Baby—Could It Help Thousands? In a world first, a bespoke gene-editing therapy benefited one child. Now researchers plan to launch a clinical trial of the approach By Heidi Ledford & Nature magazine Late last year, dozens of researchers spanning thousands of miles banded together in a race to save one baby…
Alex Rodriguez Daughters Are All Grown Up in Rare Public Outing
Alex Rodriguez had the support of his two daughters Natasha, 20, and Ella, 17, at the premiere of his documentary Alex Vs ARod in New York City. Alex Rodriguez knocked it out the park during his latest night out with his daughters. The former MLB pro made a rare red carpet appearance with his two daughters, Natasha, 20,…
Train hero who saved passengers during attack named
The 48-year-old’s actions on the Doncaster to London King’s Cross service on Saturday evening were described as “nothing short of heroic”. Mr Zitouni remains “critically unwell” but stable in hospital, British Transport Police said. Anthony Williams, 32, of no fixed abode, was charged with 10 counts of attempted murder relating to the train stabbing and…
Why Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner Didn’t Call Off Theresa Nist Wedding
Three months after Golden Bachelor Gerry Turner and Theresa Nist wed on TV, they announced their divorce. In his new memoir, he reveals why he went through with the ceremony despite having doubts. Gerry Turner admits some doubts were blooming before he married ex Theresa Nist. Still, The Golden Bachelor star says his concerns hadn’t…
As criticism grows, is UAE ready to walk away from Sudan’s RSF militia?
After mass killings in El Fasher and four years on from a coup, UAE now admits its Sudan policy has gone wrong The United Arab Emirates’ diplomatic machine is for the first time admitting to mistakes in its Sudan policy after suffering reputational damage over its support for the Rapid Support Forces, the Sudanese paramilitary…
Chris Mason: Could Reeves break a 50-year taboo by raising income tax?
It has been called the 50-year tax taboo. It is more than half a century since a chancellor of the exchequer chose to put up the basic rate of income tax. The chancellor in question was Labour’s Denis Healey and the Budget was delivered on 15 April 1975. Not once since have any of his…
Reeves says Budget will be ‘fair’ as tax rise speculation mounts
Chancellor Rachel Reeves says she will take “fair choices” in the Budget as economists continue to predict tax rises to try to balance the books. Reeves is expected to give a speech to Downing Street later ahead of the 26 November Budget. Labour explicitly ruled out a rise in VAT, National Insurance or income tax…
Peru severs diplomatic relations with Mexico after former prime minister claims asylum
Peru’s government has severed diplomatic relations with Mexico over the asylum claim of former Peruvian prime minister Betssy Chávez Peru’s government has announced the country is severing diplomatic relations with Mexico over the asylum claim of former Peruvian prime minister Betssy Chávez, who is under investigation for rebellion. Peruvian foreign minister Hugo de Zela told…
Chile to end Pinochet henchmen’s pampered prison life of tennis and barbecues
Punta Peuco – where military human rights offenders enjoy privileged conditions – set to join public prison network Inmates at an infamous high-security military prison in Chile, which houses the perpetrators of dictatorship-era human rights crimes, are set to lose their privileged conditions under plans to incorporate the prison into the public prison network. President…
Halsey Hospitalized for “Minor Medical Emergency” After Concert
Halsey announced that a “medical emergency” landed her in the hospital after performing her first of two concerts in Boston as part of her Back to Badlands international tour. Halsey is ready to rock, but maybe not as hard. Amid her two-night stop in Boston for her international Back to Badlands tour, the “Without Me”…
Police investigating whether train attack suspect linked to stabbing of 14-year-old on Friday
Police are investigating whether a man accused of stabbing 10 people on a train is linked to an attack on a 14-year-old boy and to two reports of a knifeman at a barbers’ shop. Cambridgeshire Police said it was reviewing the incidents following the knife attack on the London-bound LNER train after it passed through…
Reba McEntire & Fiancé Rex Linn Reveal “Nontraditional” Wedding Plans
Happy’s Place stars Reba McEntire and Rex Linn, who announced their engagement in September, detailed wedding planning ahead of the NBC series’ season two premiere in an exclusive E! News interview. Reba McEntire and Rex Linn have hearts of fighters. But the Happy’s Place stars, who announced their engagement in September, are far from just…
At least 36,000 Sudanese have fled since fall of El Fasher to RSF, says UN agency
International Organization for Migration says refugees are heading to Tawila, which is already sheltering 652,000 displaced people More than 36,000 people have fled Sudan’s Kordofan region since Saturday amid a surge in fighting, the UN’s migration agency has said, following the capture last week of the city of El Fasher in neighbouring Darfur by the…
Famine is spreading in Sudan, a global hunger authority says
By The Associated Press CAIRO — Famine has spread to two regions of war-torn Sudan, including a major city in Darfur where paramilitary fighters have been rampaging, a global hunger monitoring group said Monday, as the war has created the world’s largest humanitarian disaster. The Integrated Food Security Phase Classification, the leading international authority on…
Scunthorpe player and Forest fan among train attack victims
A Scunthorpe United player and a Nottingham Forest fan are among the victims stabbed in a knife attack on a train in Cambridgeshire on Saturday evening. They are among 10 people injured on the train during the mass stabbing. Footballer Jonathan Gjoshe, 22, and Forest fan Stephen Crean were travelling on a LNER train from…
Kendall Jenner’s Style Evolution: A Runway of Her Looks Over the Years
Kendall Jenner celebrates her 30th birthday Nov. 3. Mark the major milestone by keeping up with The Kardashians star’s fashion from over the years. Kendall Jenner is no longer, as her sister Kylie Jenner put it, just “basically 30.” The model officially celebrates the milestone birthday Nov. 3. If you’ve been keeping up, then you…
Gender inequality accelerates Japan’s rural depopulation
Anthony Kuhn Families in the U.S. and around the world are having fewer children as people make profoundly different decisions about their lives. NPR’s series Population Shift: How Smaller Families Are Changing the World explores the causes and implications of this trend. Part ritual, part festival and part competition, kanto is a centuries-old display of strength, skill…
I’m the luckiest man alive, but also suffering, says Air India crash sole survivor
The sole survivor of the Air India plane crash, which killed 241 people on board, has said he feels like the “luckiest man” alive, but is also suffering physically and mentally. Viswashkumar Ramesh walked away from the wreckage of the London-bound flight in Ahmedabad in extraordinary scenes that amazed the world. He said it was…
Sister Wives’ Kody Brown Reveals Women Reach Out to Join His Family
These days Sister Wives‘ Kody Brown is head-over-heels for monogamy. But should he and sole wife Robyn Brown consider expanding their fam, he’s got options, as he shared in the series’ Nov. 2 episode. Should Kody Brown still be interested in having his love multiplied, there’s no shortage of options. As he revealed to wife Robyn…
Firms ordered to reduce forever chemicals in drinking water for 6m people
Water companies have been ordered to tackle potentially harmful levels of so-called forever chemicals in drinking water sources for more than six million people, the BBC can reveal. Forever chemicals, or PFAS, are a group of thousands of substances used in everyday products. They are persistent pollutants which build up in the environment, and a…
Mexican mayor killed during Day of the Dead celebrations
Carlos Alberto Manzo Rodríguez, who was under police protection, was shot dead in front of dozens of people A mayor in Mexico’s western state of Michoacán was shot dead in a plaza in front of dozens of people who had gathered for Day of the Dead festivities, authorities have said. The mayor of the Uruapan…
Kenyan runners win men’s and women’s races in New York City Marathon
By Chandelis Duster Benson Kipruto, 34, and Hellen Obiri, 35, both from Kenya, secured victory in the TCS New York City Marathon on Sunday. Kipruto, an Olympic bronze medalist, narrowly beat fellow Kenyan Alexander Mutiso by .03 seconds in the Pro Men’s race, as both men finished with a time of 2:08:09. Albert Korir, also…
Man, 32, only suspect in train stabbing as staff member in life-threatening condition, police say
A 32-year-old man is now the only suspect after multiple people were stabbed on a train, police have confirmed. A railway staff member remains in a life-threatening condition following the attack on a train from Doncaster to London King’s Cross, which stopped in Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, shortly before 20:00 GMT on Saturday. A 35-year-old man, who…
Stop Everything: Le Creuset Dutch Oven Is $100 Off & It’s Selling Out
If you’ve been eyeing Le Creuset cookware, now’s your chance to snag it for less during QVC’s Nonstop Holiday Party (free shipping included). Calling all home chefs: your Le Creuset dreams just came true. QVC’s Nonstop Holiday Party is offering a $100 discount on the Le Creuset 2.75-qt cast-iron Dutch oven, and trust us—it won’t…
Police rule out terrorism in stabbing attack on UK train after 2 men are arrested
By The Associated Press LONDON — British police dismissed speculation on Sunday that a mass stabbing attack on a London-bound train the previous evening was terrorism-related and said two people who were wounded remain in a life-threatening condition. Police also said that two men, born in the United Kingdom, remain in custody at separate police…
Train stabbing witnesses describe bloodied seats and people arming themselves with bottle
Passengers have described blood-covered seats and attempting to protect themselves with a bottle after a mass stabbing on a LNER train left 11 people injured and needing hospital treatment. Two remain in a life-threatening condition. Police met the Doncaster-London King’s Cross train as it made an unscheduled stop at Huntingdon in Cambridgeshire shortly before 20:00…
He told the world what was happening in El Fasher. Then they sought him out. How Sudan lost ‘a true hero of the war’
For months, Mohamed Khamis Douda shared accounts of what life was like under siege. He was killed when RSF fighters finally took the Darfur city, raising fears activists and civil society figures are being hunted down For months, militiamen on the perimeters of El Fasher have asked those few who managed to escape the besieged…
What we know about stabbings on Doncaster to London train
Passengers travelling from Doncaster to London were attacked in a mass stabbing on a train on Saturday night. Ten people were injured and taken to hospital, nine of whom are believed to have life-threatening injuries. Witnesses reported that police used a Taser on one man who was holding a knife. Two people were arrested and…
Harry Styles, Cynthia Erivo and More Stars Who’ve Run Marathons
Warm up your celebrations for the 2025 New York City Marathon on Nov. 2 by looking back at stars who’ve run the big race and others over the years, including Kevin Hart, Alicia Keys and Ryan Reynolds. You’ll need to jog your memory to remember all the stars running in the 2025 TCS New York…
‘How do you rebuild all this?’ Black River residents assess damage after Hurricane Melissa
People of Jamaican coastal town described as storm’s ground zero are traumatised and desperate for help It is a treacherous journey to Black River, a coastal town in Jamaica’s southwestern parish of St Elizabeth, which this week bore the brunt of Hurricane Melissa, one of the strongest Atlantic hurricanes on record. Uprooted trees and lamp-posts,…
Mamdani’s youth support goes beyond New York. For many, he’s now a national leader
Elena Moore It’s been years since Democratic voter Lea Ash felt hopeful about a politician, but that changed recently. “He’s been really the only bright spot for me this year,” she said. “[He] wants to listen to the people he’s seeking to govern.” The 26-year-old is referring to Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for mayor…
Spain expresses regret over ‘injustice’ suffered by Mexico’s Indigenous people during conquest
Acknowledgment shows shift in tone after six years of diplomatic spats over colonial-era abuses Spain has acknowledged and expressed regret over the “pain and injustice” suffered by the Indigenous people of Mexico during its conquest of the Americas, heralding a shift in tone after six years of diplomatic spats over the abuses of the colonial…
300 million tourists just visited this breathtaking corner of China. There’s a side they didn’t see
When Anna was planning her first visit to Xinjiang in 2015, her friends were perplexed. “They couldn’t understand why I’d visit a place that back then was considered one of China’s most dangerous areas.” One of her friends pulled out of the trip and started “ghosting” her on WeChat, said the 35-year-old Chinese national, who…
Cardi B Jokes Her Hair Has “Roach Eggs” After Not Washing In 3 Months
Cardi B revealed she was gearing up to wash her hair for the first time in three months, joking that she didn’t know what she might find in her natural locks. Cardi B is sharing a surprising detail about her haircare routine. The pregnant rapper—who is expecting her fourth baby and first with boyfriend Stefon…
Daylight saving time ends Sunday. Here’s what to know
By Chandelis Duster It’s that time of year again: Many Americans will have to reset their clocks and circadian rhythms when daylight saving time ends on Sunday. That means, in most states, lighter mornings and darker evenings. At 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, the time for millions across the country will jump back one hour –…
Tanzania’s Hassan declared landslide winner in election that triggered violent protests
The result hands Hassan, who took power in 2021, a five-year term following opposition repression Tanzania’s president, Samia Suluhu Hassan, has been declared the winner of the country’s disputed election with more than 97% of the vote following violent protests across the country earlier in the week. The landslide result announced by Tanzania’s electoral commission…
The End of the International Space Station Will Begin a New Era of Commercial Outposts
It’s Nearly Time to Say Goodbye to the International Space Station. What Happens Next? Humans have been in space onboard the ISS continuously for 25 years. As the station nears its end, new commercial habitats are lining up to take its place By Jonathan O’Callaghan edited by Lee Billings The International Space Station, as seen…
Israel says the latest remains returned from Gaza are not bodies of hostages
By The Associated Press JERUSALEM — The remains of three people handed over by Hamas to the Red Cross this week do not belong to any of the hostages, Israel said Saturday, the latest setback that could undermine a U.S.-brokered ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. The handover followed Israel’s return on Friday of the bodies…
How al-Qaida-linked jihadist group JNIM is bringing Mali to its knees
Political instability and fuel shortages caused by rebel group is driving Mali to brink of becoming Islamist republic Armed groups of JNIM fighters have blocked key routes used by fuel tankers, disrupting supply lines to the capital Bamako and other regions across Mali. The al-Qaida-linked jihadist group Jama’at Nusrat ul-Islam wa al-Muslimin (JNIM) is gradually…
Politicians rarely comment on the royals. That could all change after the Andrew saga
“You might think this is about Andrew,” a senior Whitehall figure wonders out loud. “But put this in your diary as a pivot point in the relationship between Palace and Parliament.” Will this royal mess usher in a new era? And despite their conventional refusal to comment, could politicians become quicker to point out the…
Martha Stewart Shares Her 3 Biggest Holiday Hosting Tips
Martha Stewart revealed what her three most important tips are for anyone getting ready to host a celebration this holiday season during an exclusive E! News interview. Martha Stewart is serving up exactly what every host needs. As the holiday season quickly approaches, the Martha Stewart Living founder shared her essential tips for anyone preparing…
Tanzanian president wins disputed election with more than 97% of the vote
By The Associated Press KAMPALA, Uganda — Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan won the country’s disputed election with more than 97% of the vote, according to official results announced early Saturday, in a rare landslide victory in the region. Hassan appeared at an event in the administrative capital, Dodoma, to receive the winner’s certificate from…