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Trump says he will try to get back territory for Ukraine in talks with Putin
US President Donald Trump has said he will try to get some territory back for Ukraine during his meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday. “Russia’s occupied a big portion of Ukraine. They occupied prime territory. We’re going to try to get some of that territory back for Ukraine,” he told a news conference…
Deep-Sea Desalination Pulls Drinking Water from the Depths
Deep-Sea Desalination Pulls Drinking Water from the Depths Companies are experimenting with deep-sea tech to produce cheaper fresh water By Vanessa Bates Ramirez edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier From Cape Town to Tehran to Lima to Phoenix, dozens of cities across the globe have experienced water shortages recently. And in the next five years the…
Judge denies release of Ghislaine Maxwell grand jury transcripts
By Ryan Lucas , Carrie Johnson A federal judge in Manhattan on Monday rejected the Trump administration’s request to release grand jury transcripts from the Justice Department investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime confidant Ghislaine Maxwell. The department asked the court last month to unseal the grand jury transcripts, which are generally secret,…
Will Taylor Swift Be on Travis Kelce’s Podcast? Easter Eggs Revealed
Taylor Swift fans suspect that the pop superstar’s boyfriend Travis Kelce will help her make an announcement while featuring her on the next episode of his and Jason Kelce’s New Heights podcast. Taylor Swift’s new era is loading… Indeed, the pop superstar has fans convinced that her boyfriend Travis Kelce, who she began dating in…
Colombian senator Miguel Uribe dies after June campaign shooting
Rightwing presidential hopeful, who had been in hospital in Bogotá since shooting, has died aged 39 Miguel Uribe, the Colombian senator and presidential hopeful who was shot in the head at a campaign event in June, has died, his wife has confirmed. Uribe, an opposition candidate from the rightwing Centro Democrático party, was shot twice…
Chris Hemsworth’s Marvelous Moments with His Kids Prove He’s Superdad
We assembled all the cutest moments Chris Hemsworth and Elsa Pataky have enjoyed with their kids India Rose, 13, and 11-year-old twins Sasha and Tristan. At the center of Chris Hemsworth‘s universe? His family. Who assembled for a special night out earlier this summer at the premiere of his National Geographic docuseries Limitless in London. By Chris’…
Bowen: Israeli settlers intensify campaign to drive out West Bank Palestinians
Meir Simcha agreed to talk, but he wanted to do it somewhere special, because for him, this is a special time. In a place where nation, religion and war are linked inextricably with politics and the possession of land, Simcha chose a patch of shade under a fig tree next to a spring of fresh…
Over-70s face driving ban for failing eye tests
The two countries’ drink-driving limit is also set to be tightened to be in line with Scotland’s, with penalty points to be introduced for passengers not wearing a seatbelt. The changes are expected to be included in a new road safety strategy set to be published by the government in the autumn, with ministers believing…
Nagasaki’s twin bells ring in unison for first time in 80 years to mark atomic bombing
Mayor of Japanese city used the anniversary of US bombing to urge the world to stop armed conflicts, warning nuclear war was ‘looming’ over everyone Twin cathedral bells rang in unison in Nagasaki for the first time in 80 years on Saturday, commemorating the moment the city was destroyed by an American atomic bomb. The…
Sophie Turner Responds to Critics Claiming She Forgot About Her Kids
Sophie Turner clapped back at a social media user who accused the Game of Thrones actress of having “forgotten” about her and ex-husband Joe Jonas’ daughters Willa, 4, and Delphine, 2. Sophie Turner is not letting anyone tell her she’s a bad mom. After the Game of Thrones alum—who shares daughters Willa, 4, and Delphine,…
European leaders urge for Ukraine to be included in Trump-Putin Alaska peace talks
By Chandelis Duster As President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin prepare to meet in Alaska later this week, European leaders have stressed that Ukraine must be included in any talks with Russia over ending the war in Ukraine. Leaders including French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk, U.K.…
Netanyahu defends Gaza plans as Israel heavily criticised at UN Security Council
UN ambassadors have condemned Israel’s plans to “take control” of Gaza City as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu insisted it was the “best way” to end the war. During a press conference, which Netanyahu said was intended to “puncture the lies”, the Israeli leader said the planned offensive would move “fairly quickly” and would “free Gaza…
Blac Chyna Details Why She Called Off Engagement to Derrick Milano
Black Chyna, real name Angela White, shared insight into why she and Derrick Milano broke off their engagement last month: “I’m going in a different direction than Derrick.” Blac Chyna is sharing insight into her and Derrick Milano’s recent split. Just over a month after the “Seen Her” rapper—who now goes by her real name…
South Korea’s military shrinks by 20% as low birthrate hits recruitment
World’s lowest fertility rate leaves Seoul 50,000 troops short of maintaining defence readiness, report warns South Korea’s military has shrunk by 20% in the past six years, largely due to a sharp decrease in the population of men of enlistment age for mandatory service in the country with the world’s lowest birthrate, according to a…
Did Disease Defeat Napoleon?
Did Disease Defeat Napoleon? Napoleon’s campaign against the Russian Empire was one of the most costly wars in history. Many soldiers died of diseases. Some of these illnesses are only now being identified By Daniel Lingenhöhl Join Our Community of Science Lovers! Beginning on June 24, 1812, around 600,000 soldiers led by French emperor Napoleon…
Prince Harry considers founding new charity after Sentebale dispute
Duke of Sussex ‘absolutely committed’ to supporting children and young people in Lesotho and Botswana The Duke of Sussex is considering starting a new humanitarian charity after a highly publicised dispute led to him leaving his Sentebale charity, a spokesperson has said. Prince Harry stepped down as patron of the charity in March in support…
Number of arrests at Palestine Action protest rises to more than 500
The number of arrests at Saturday’s demonstration in London in support of banned group Palestine Action has risen to 532. The Metropolitan Police said the majority of arrests – 521 – were for displaying placards in support of Palestine Action at Westminster’s Parliament Square, and one at a Palestine Coalition march. Six arrests were for…
Justin Bieber Shares New Glimpse of Son Jack Ahead of His 1st Birthday
Justin Bieber shared a glimpse into some quality time with his and Hailey Bieber’s 11-month-old son Jack Blues Bieber, just weeks before they celebrate his 1st birthday. Justin Bieber is enjoying some quality time with his son Jack Blues Bieber. The “Daisies” singer shared a glimpse into his sweet bond with his and Hailey Bieber’s…
A writer learns to embrace her imperfect recovery from an eating disorder
By Alicia Garceau When Mallary Tenore Tarpley was 11 years old, her mother died from breast cancer. Her father, who was reeling from his wife’s death and at a loss to guide his daughter through puberty, gave Tarpley a subscription to a teen magazine. Instead of finding helpful advice about her changing body, Tarpley saw…
North Korea removing propaganda loudspeakers in border areas amid efforts to ease tensions
Seoul dismantled its loudspeakers a week ago, and Pyongyang appears to be following suit as President Lee Jae Myung seeks to improve ties with North South Korea’s military has said North Korea has started dismantling some propaganda loudspeakers aimed at the South in parts of the border area, following similar moves by Seoul made in…
Kourtney Kardashian Shuts Down Pregnancy Rumors—Again
Kourtney Kardashian shut down ongoing social media speculation that she is expecting her fifth baby, just weeks after the Kardashians star denied the initial rumors. Kourtney Kardashian is getting déjà vu. Just over three weeks after she clapped back at speculations she may be pregnant after sharing a swimsuit photo while vacationing in Italy, the…
Foreign criminals to face deportation after sentencing under new plans
Foreign criminals will face immediate deportation after receiving a custodial sentence, under new plans announced by the justice secretary. Under the proposals, those who are given fixed-term sentences could be deported straight away and would be barred from re-entering the UK. The decision over whether they go on to serve their sentences abroad would be…
How China Made an Antarctic Station Run on Majority Clean Energy
How China Brought Clean Energy to Antarctica’s Frigid Darkness Solar panels, wind turbines, a hydrogen energy system and lithium-ion batteries are powering China’s newest polar research station By You Xiaoying edited by Andrea Thompson The majority of power at China’s Qinling research station in Antarctica now comes from clean energy. Five years ago electrical engineer…
Police arrest 474 people at Palestine Action ban protest
Police have arrested 474 people at a demonstration in London in support of banned group Palestine Action. The Metropolitan Police said 466 protesters were arrested for supporting the group, five for assaults on police officers, two for public order offences, and one for a racially aggravated offence. Scores of people simultaneously unveiled handwritten signs with…
Grenada government and opposition join forces to drop oath of allegiance to King Charles
Move comes amid calls for reparations for slavery and king’s removal as head of state of Caribbean country The government and opposition in the Caribbean island of Grenada have joined forces to drop the oath of allegiance to the British crown amid growing calls to remove King Charles as the country’s head of state. A…
Sheinbaum rejects US ‘invasion’ after Trump orders military to target Mexico cartels
Mexico’s president says ‘there will be no invasion … it’s absolutely off the table’ after news reports of order Mexico’s president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has rejected the idea that the US might invade Mexico after news reports suggested Donald Trump had authorized the use of military force targeting drug cartels deemed terrorist organizations in Latin American…
Vance and Lammy host Ukraine talks ahead of US-Russia summit
US Vice-President JD Vance and UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy are hosting a meeting of senior security officials near London to discuss on the war in Ukraine. Earlier on Saturday, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer had a call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, and said they agreed it would be a “vital forum to discuss…
Princess Anne Debuts New Hair Look for First Time in 50 Years
Princess Anne debuted a new hairstyle for the first time in five decades in a portrait with her husband Vice Admiral Sir Timothy Laurence, which was released in honor of her upcoming 75th birthday. Princess Anne is switching up her iconic look. In a royal portrait released ahead of her 75th birthday, King Charles III’…
Where Blake Lively & Justin Baldoni’s Legal Battle Stands
Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s movie It Ends With Us debuted in theaters in August 2024. Months later, the costars began their headline-making legal battle. Revisit the timeline of their lawsuits. Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni never thought a movie project would end like this. But by the time It Ends With Us—the film adaptation…
Bolsonaro supporters pray for Trump rescue as coup plot trial verdict nears
Far-right ex-president’s devotees pin hopes on pressure campaign but tariffs and sanctions appear likely to fail Each morning, Edite Costa steps out of her bungalow on Brasília’s sun-baked savannah, stands beneath a mango tree and lifts her hands to the sky in prayer. “I ask God to work so that not just Trump but all…
‘People are angry’: Behind the wave of asylum hotel protests
“We are not happy with these men in this hotel because we fear for our children,” Orla Minihane tells me. “If that makes me far-right then so be it.” Orla has lived near Epping since she was a child and describes herself as a “very boring woman who has worked in the City of London…
Physicists Divided on What Quantum Mechanics Says about Reality
Physicists Can’t Agree on What Quantum Mechanics Says about Reality A survey of more than 1,000 physicists finds deep disagreements in what quantum theories mean in the real world By Elizabeth Gibney & Nature magazine But researchers still disagree widely on how best to describe the physical reality that lies behind the mathematics, as a…
Who Bryan Kohberger Planned to Accuse of Committing Idaho Murders
Before Bryan Kohberger pled guilty to the four University of Idaho student murders, he submitted the names of four possible new suspects as part of his defense, according to court docs. Bryan Kohberger was planning to accuse other people of committing his horrific murders. pled guilty to the 2022 killings of University of Idaho students…
Brazil’s president signs environmental ‘devastation bill’ but vetoes key articles
Campaigners had urged Lula to veto the bill entirely, but many have welcomed his alterations Brazil’s president, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, has signed into law a controversial bill that scientists and environmentalists had dubbed the “devastation bill”, but vetoed key articles that would have in effect dismantled the country’s environmental licensing system. On Friday,…
Trump and Putin to meet in Alaska for Ukraine talks next week
US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet in Alaska next Friday to discuss the future of the war in Ukraine. The spokesperson added that Trump had been invited to Russia for a potential second summit. There was no immediate reaction from Ukraine. The announcement of the meeting came just hours after…
Kris Jenner’s Lavish Birthday Gift to Kylie Jenner Is a Royal Flush
Kylie Jenner gave fans a peek at the poker table she was gifted from mom Kris Jenner for her 28th birthday Aug. 10, complete with custom cards and chips featuring photos of the Kardashians star. Kylie Jenner officially has a full house. As the Kardashians star prepped for her 28th birthday on Aug. 10, Kylie…
Israel rejects international criticism of Gaza City takeover plan
Israel has strongly rejected criticism from world leaders after its security cabinet approved a plan to take control of Gaza City. Defence minister Israel Katz said countries that condemn Israel and threaten sanctions “will not weaken our resolve”. “Our enemies will find us as one strong, united fist that will strike them with great force,”…
Top US diplomat in Brazil summoned to foreign ministry over Bolsonaro trial comments
US embassy accused supreme court judge of persecuting ex-president, currently on trial for alleged coup attempt Brazil’s foreign ministry has summoned the US chargé d’affaires after the embassy posted comments about the trial of former president Jair Bolsonaro, as relations between the two countries continue to deteriorate. On Thursday, the embassy published a social media…
AI-Designed Hydrogel Inspired by Nature Creates Ultra-Strong Underwater Adhesive
Nature-Inspired Gel Explains Why This Duck Is Stuck Today this material can seal pipes and brave the ocean. But someday it could be used in surgery or underwater repairs By Andrea Tamayo edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier A rubber duck glued to a rock by the sea using one of the researchers’ hydrogels. Join Our…
EPA plans to end a program that makes solar power available to low-income Americans
By Julia Simon , Jeff Brady The Trump Administration says it will end a $7 billion program to help low-income households and communities get access to affordable solar energy. The move is part of President Trump’s effort to reverse former President Biden’s climate agenda and boost fossil fuels instead. The “Solar for All” program had…
Weather tracker: heavy rainfall across India, Japan and Hong Kong causes widespread disruption
Hong Kong hit by 350mm of rain in 24 hours, while mountainous state of Uttarakhand badly affected by landslides and flooding Large parts of Asia have been especially wet this week and the heavy rain is forecast to continue into next week. Hong Kong issued four black rainstorm warnings – the most times this warning…
Israel’s plan means more misery for Palestinians and big risk for Netanyahu
News of the Israeli government’s decision to take over Gaza City is being met not surprisingly with despair in Gaza. Gaza City, its capital, is on a countdown to oblivion. Assuming that Hamas does not capitulate in the coming weeks – and there are currently few signs of this happening – then the Israeli military…
Secrets About Freaky Friday Revealed
As hyped as we are that Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are reuniting for the Freaky Friday sequel Freakier Friday, could you, like, chill for a sec and look back on the original 2003 film? We definitely can’t chill for a sec over this news. More than two decades after its release, Freaky Friday is…
New research reveals King George IV profited from slavery in Grenada
Experts say finding heightens pressure on the monarchy to confront its historical links to slavery The research by independent scholar Desirée Baptiste shows that George IV, who ruled for a decade until 1830, received profits from enslaved labour on Grenadian plantations – a finding that experts say heightens pressure on the monarchy to confront its…
Courts service ‘covered up’ IT bug that caused evidence to go missing
The body running courts in England and Wales has been accused of a cover-up, after a leaked report found it took several years to react to an IT bug that caused evidence to go missing, be overwritten or appear lost. Sources within HM Courts & Tribunals Service (HMCTS) say that as a result, judges in…
NFL Star Tyreek Hill’s 8-Month-Old Daughter Hospitalized
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill’s 8-month-old daughter Capri was taken to the hospital after appearing to act differently with her mom Keeta Vaccaro. Tyreek Hill’s daughter Capri is doing well after a health scare. The NFL star’s 8-month-old was taken to the hospital after her mom Keeta Vaccaro contacted the child’s pediatrician Dr. Jared…
Homelessness Minister Rushanara Ali quits over rent hike claims
Rushanara Ali has resigned as homelessness minister, Downing Street has confirmed. The move comes after she was accused of hypocrisy over the way she handled rent increases on a house she owns in east London. There were calls for her to step down from homelessness charities and opposition politicians. In a letter to the prime…
Trump administration doubles reward for arrest of Venezuela’s president to $50m
Nicolás Maduro was indicted in 2020 on federal charges of narcoterrorism and conspiracy to import cocaine The Trump administration is doubling to $50m a reward for the arrest of Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, accusing him of being one of the world’s largest narcotraffickers and working with cartels to flood the US with fentanyl-laced cocaine. “Under…
Netanyahu divides Israelis and allies with plan to occupy Gaza
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s plans for a new military push in the Gaza Strip have raised warnings from the army leadership, opposition from hostage families and concerns that more Palestinians will be killed, and risk isolating the country even further. As the security cabinet prepared to meet to discuss the proposals, Netanyahu gave an…
Jenny Han Addresses Summer I Turned Pretty 3’s Lack of Taylor Swift
Jenny Han hinted as to why there has only been one Taylor Swift song in season three of The Summer I Turned Pretty so far and shared there may be more to come. Jenny Han wants fans to know that there’s still plenty of blank space for Taylor Swift tracks to fill in season three of The Summer…
Bank of England cuts interest rates to two-year low of 4%
The Bank of England has cut interest rates to 4%, taking the cost of borrowing to the lowest level for more than two years. The cut, from the previous rate of 4.25%, is the fifth since August last year, but was only narrowly backed by the Bank’s policymakers who took two votes to reach a…
Dozens more countries face higher levies on exports to US as new Trump tariffs come into effect
Donald Trump’s latest wave of ‘reciprocal’ rates were in place as of a minute past midnight Washington time on Thursday See the full list of Trump tariff rates Business live – latest updates Dozens of countries face higher levies on their exports to the US now that Donald Trump’s latest wave of country-specific tariffs has…
Mathematicians Question AI Performance at International Math Olympiad
Opinion AI Took on the Math Olympiad—But Mathematicians Aren’t Impressed AI models supposedly did well on International Math Olympiad problems, but how they got their answers reminds us why we still need people doing math By Emily Riehl A defining memory from my senior year of high school was a nine-hour math exam with just…
MGK Details Chat With Taylor Swift Amid Travis Kelce’s Super Bowl Loss
Machine Gun Kelly detailed his conversation with Taylor Swift at the 2025 Super Bowl where they cheered on Travis Kelce and the Kansas City Chiefs before they lost to the Philadelphia Eagles. By the way, Taylor Swift is going out tonight, but she didn’t after the last Super Bowl. As Travis Kelce and the Kansas…
Why the EPA’s Latest Move Could Worsen the Climate Crisis
Opinion Why the EPA’s Latest Move Could Worsen the Climate Crisis If the EPA abdicates its responsibility to address climate change, it will harm health and the planet in exchange for pandering to fossil fuel interests By Rachel Cleetus & Carlos Martinez Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a sweeping effort to do…
Brazil judge eases Jair Bolsonaro house arrest to allow family visits
Ex-president can see children and grandchildren without prior court approval, but phone and video ban remains A Brazilian supreme court judge has eased the terms of Jair Bolsonaro’s house arrest, allowing the far-right former president to receive visits from family members without prior judicial approval. The former paratrooper turned populist has been under house arrest…
First migrants detained under ‘one in, one out’ deal with France
The first migrants have been detained under the UK’s new “one in, one out” deportation deal with France after crossing the English Channel. Pictures showed the migrants wearing life jackets disembarking from Border Force boats in Dover on Wednesday, the first day the pilot scheme came into force. The Home Office said those detained will…
Eddie Palmieri, a trailblazer in Latin music, has died at age 88
Luis Trelles Bandleader and pianist Eddie Palmieri, whose pounding rhythms forged a new style for Latin music, died Wednesday at the age of 88. Fania Records, the renowned Latin jazz label that released several of Palmieri’s classic recordings, announced his death in a statement. “Today, Fania Records mourns the loss of the legendary Eddie Palmieri,…
Trump says ‘good prospect’ of summit with Putin and Zelensky after envoy’s Russia visit
Donald Trump has said there is a “good chance” he could meet the Russian and Ukrainian leaders, following what he described as “very good talks” between his envoy and Vladimir Putin earlier in the day. Asked at the White House whether the two leaders had agreed to such a summit, the US president said there…
MRI Accidents Explained: What Causes Deaths and Injuries in Scanners
MRI Accidents Explained: What Causes Deaths and Injuries in Scanners When serious accidents happen in magnetic resonance imaging scanners, it’s usually because people ignore one very important rule By Michaela Maya-Mrschtik Last month a man on Long Island died after he was pulled into a magnetic resonance imaging scanner by a large metal chain he…
Assault on Sudan’s Zamzam refugee camp may have killed more than 1,500 civilians
Guardian investigation finds number killed in April attack by Rapid Support Forces far greater than current estimates More than 1,500 civilians may have been massacred during an attack on Sudan’s largest displacement camp in April, in what would be the second-biggest war crime of the country’s catastrophic conflict. A Guardian investigation into the 72-hour attack…
Kelly Clarkson Shares Ex Brandon Blackstock Is Sick, Postpones Shows
Kelly Clarkson postponed the remaining August dates of her Studio Sessions residency at Las Vegas’ Caesars Palace after sharing that her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock is sick. Kelly Clarkson needs to be there for her family. The “Since U Been Gone” singer shared that she had to reschedule the remainder of her August Studio Sesson concerts…
US destruction of contraceptives denies 1.4m African women and girls lifesaving care, NGO says
Incineration of $9.7m of contraceptives to lead to 174,000 unintended pregnancies and 56,000 unsafe abortions, IPPF says A decision by the US government to incinerate more than $9.7m (£7.3m) of contraceptives is projected to result in 174,000 unintended pregnancies and 56,000 unsafe abortions in five African countries. More than three-quarters of the contraceptives (77%) were…
The secret system Hamas uses to pay government salaries
After nearly two years of war, Hamas’s military capability is severely weakened and its political leadership under intense pressure. Yet, throughout the war Hamas has managed to continue to use a secret cash-based payment system to pay 30,000 civil servants’ salaries totalling $7m (£5.3m). The BBC has spoken to three civil servants who have confirmed…
Teyana Taylor Undergoing Emergency Vocal Chord Surgery
Teyana Taylor said she’ll be undergoing emergency surgery after doctors found a noncancerous growth on one of her vocal chords: “This moment hurts.” Teyana Taylor is focusing on her health. The “Gonna Love Me” singer shared on Aug. 6 that she’ll be undergoing emergency surgery on her vocal chords to remove a benign growth. “I’ve…
Raven-Symoné’s Ex Got Another Woman Pregnant—Asked Her to Be Godmother
Raven-Symoné recently shared that her last relationship with a man, which lasted for seven years, ended when he got another woman pregnant and then asked her to be the baby’s godmother. Raven-Symoné can gaze into her future, but she’d rather not revisit her past. The That’s So Raven alum recently shared that her last relationship…
Trump hits India with extra 25% tariff for buying Russian oil
US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order hitting India with an additional 25% tariff over its purchases of Russian oil. That will raise the total tariff on Indian imports to the United States to 50% – among the highest rates imposed by the US. The new rate will come into effect in 21…
US hunter reportedly killed by buffalo during expedition in South Africa
Asher Watkins, 52, of Texas died while tracking 1.3-ton Cape buffalo on a hunting trip in the country’s Limpopo province An American game hunter was killed by a buffalo he was stalking during a hunting expedition in South Africa over the weekend, according to multiple reports. Asher Watkins, 52, of Texas, died on 3 August…
Unpacking Why the JonBenét Ramsey Murder Case Has Never Been Solved
Netflix’s Cold Case: Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey explored whether early suspicion directed at the 6-year-old’s parents, John and Patsy Ramsey, irreparably muddied the investigation. John Ramsey was shaving on the morning of Dec. 26, 1996, when he heard his wife scream. Patsy Ramsey was headed to the kitchen to put the coffee on, but instead found…
Ireland calls on Haiti to secure release of group kidnapped from local orphanage
An Irish missionary and three-year-old child are among eight people taken by gunmen who stormed the place Ireland’s foreign ministry has called on Haitian authorities to ensure “everything is done” to secure the release of a group of people, including an Irish missionary and a three-year-old child, taken by gunmen who stormed a local orphanage.…
Reeves warned taxes must rise to cover £41bn spending gap
Taxes must rise in the autumn if Chancellor Rachel Reeves is to meet her self-imposed borrowing rules, according to an economic think tank. The government was on track to miss the target it has set itself by £41.2bn, according to the National Institute of Economic and Social Research (Niesr). It recommended “a moderate but sustained…
RFK Jr cancels $500m in mRNA vaccine development in the US
The US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) plans to cancel $500m (£376m) in funding for mRNA vaccines being developed to counter viruses like the flu and Covid-19. The move will impact 22 projects being led by major pharmaceutical companies, including Pfizer and Moderna, for vaccines against bird flu and other viruses, HHS said.…
Francis Ford Coppola Shares Update After Being Hospitalized in Italy
Godfather director Francis Ford Coppola shared a health update after Italian news outlets reported that he had visited a local hospital: “I am well!” Francis Ford Coppola is doing well after a brief trip to an Italian hospital. Hours after local news outlets in Rome reported that the five-time Oscar winner, 86, was taken to…
Prince Harry among those criticised in report on dispute at Sentebale charity
Watchdog says all parties, including trustees, patrons and chair Sophie Chandauka, should not have had row in public The Charity Commission has criticised Prince Harry for allowing a row with the chair of his African charity to “play out publicly”, as the watchdog cleared him of racism. The prince was engaged in a public war…
RFK Jr. pulls $500 million in funding for mRNA vaccine contracts
By The Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Department of Health and Human Services will cancel contracts and pull funding for some vaccines that are being developed to fight respiratory viruses like COVID-19 and the flu. Kennedy’s decision to terminate the projects is the latest in a string of decisions that have put the longtime vaccine…
Titan implosion that killed all five on board was ‘preventable’, says report
The US Coast Guard has determined the implosion of OceanGate’s Titan submersible that killed all five people on board was “preventable”, citing the company’s “critically flawed” safety practices. A damning 335-page report from Coast Guard investigators states that OceanGate, the company that owned and operated the Titan, failed to follow maintenance and inspection protocols for…
Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak in New York City Linked to Cooling Towers
What Is the Legionnaires’ Disease Outbreak That Has Killed Two People in New York City? Fifty-eight people have been infected—and two have died—in a New York City outbreak of Legionnaires’ disease—a severe type of pneumonia caused by a bacterium commonly associated with air-conditioning systems and cooling towers By Meghan Bartels edited by Lauren J. Young…
MGK Jokes About One Thing Megan Fox Won’t Let Him Do With Baby Saga
Machine Gun Kelly quipped that Megan Fox and Pete Davidson’s pregnant girlfriend Elsie Hewitt don’t have high hopes about their babysitting skills. Machine Gun Kelly‘s fatherhood journey isn’t quite the lonely road anymore. The “Cliché” singer—who welcomed daughter named Saga with Megan Fox earlier this year—is looking forward to raising his baby girl alongside best…
Rwanda agrees to take up to 250 migrants from the US
Deal follows deportations to South Sudan and Eswatini despite concerns about international law breaches The Rwandan government has said it would accept up to 250 migrants from the US under a deal agreed with Washington but gave no details on who could be included. The Trump administration’s deportation drive has included negotiating arrangements to send…
Violent Channel-smuggling gang’s French and UK network exposed by undercover BBC investigation
A BBC investigation has exposed the French and UK operations of a powerful and violent smuggling gang taking people across the English Channel in small boats. A reporter, posing as a migrant wanting to cross, helped us gain unprecedented access to the smugglers’ notorious forest hideout in northern France – an area plagued by armed…
Bretman Rock and Justice Fester Break Up After One Year Together
Bretman Rock confirmed that he and boyfriend Justice Fester have broken up, emphasizing, “If we’re really meant for each other, then we will find each other again.” Bretman Rock is focusing on himself. The beauty influencer shared that he and his boyfriend Justice Fester have broken up one year after debuting their relationship on social…
US steps up efforts to help Bolsonaro avoid jail over alleged coup plot
State department condemns judge’s decision to place former Brazil president under house arrest as trial proceeds The US has intensified its campaign to help Jair Bolsonaro avoid punishment for allegedly masterminding a failed coup, with the state department denouncing the decision to place Brazil’s former president under house arrest. “Let Bolsonaro speak!” the department’s bureau…
How Teen Mathematician Hannah Cairo Disproved a Major Conjecture in Harmonic Analysis
How Teen Mathematician Hannah Cairo Disproved a Major Mathematical Wave Conjecture When she was just 17 years old, Hannah Cairo disproved the Mizohata-Takeuchi conjecture, breaking a four-decade-old mathematical assumption By Emma R. Hasson edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier When Hannah Cairo was 17 years old, she disproved the Mizohata-Takeuchi conjecture, a long-standing guess in the…
Putin and Trump’s relationship has soured – but behind the posturing, a Ukraine deal is still possible
Listen to Steve read this article Has the relationship between Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin gone off the rails? A popular Russian newspaper thinks so. It turned to trains to illustrate the current state of US-Russian ties. “A head-on collision seems unavoidable,” declared tabloid Moskovsky Komsomolets recently. “The Trump locomotive and the Putin locomotive are…
Welcome to These Surprising Facts About The O.C., Bitch
When iconic teen soap The O.C. premiered on Aug. 5, 2003 it quickly became a pop culture phenomenon turning Adam Brody, Mischa Barton and more into huge stars. Relive the magic with these big secrets. Nostalgia, here we come! More than two decades ago, a little show called The O.C. premiered on Aug. 3, 2003 in…
Carrie Underwood Unveils Natural Hair Color for First Time in 30 Years
Carrie Underwood debuted a new look featuring brownish blonde tresses, saying that she was seeing her natural hair color for the first time in 30 years: “It might be time to give it a second chance.” Carrie Underwood is going back to her roots—literally. The American Idol judge traded in her signature golden locks for…
US condemns Brazil supreme court judge for ordering house arrest of ex-president Jair Bolsonaro
US claims judge attempting ‘to silence opposition’ as Bolsonaro accused of breaching ban imposed amid fears he may abscond ahead of trial In a move immediately condemned by the US, a Brazilian supreme court judge has ordered the house arrest of former president Jair Bolsonaro for breaching “preventative measures” that were imposed ahead of his…
UK-French small boats pilot plan comes into force
The UK-French “one-in, one-out” pilot scheme, aimed at reducing the number of small boats crossing the Channel, has come into force with detentions of illegal migrants due to start within days. The deal will see some of those arriving in the UK in small boats detained and returned to France. In exchange the UK will…
Texas Democrats block GOP redistricting plan by fleeing the state
By Liz Baker , Andrew Schneider The Texas House of Representatives is at a standstill after Democrats fled the state over the weekend to prevent a vote on a bill to redraw Texas’s congressional maps. The bill heavily favors Republicans with five new GOP-leaning districts, something President Trump has openly advocated for. Republicans control the…
Chase Stokes Subtly Shuts Down Kelsea Ballerini Breakup Rumors
Chase Stokes helped shut down rumors that he and girlfriend of two years Kelsea Ballerini have ended their relationship by sharing a photo of her beloved dog Dibs. Chase Stokes and Kelsea Ballerini still have this feeling about one another. The Outer Banks star subtly proved that he and the “Baggage” singer’s love is still…
What higher tariffs mean for the U.S. economy. And, Israel’s plan for hostage release
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. A new set of higher tariffs, which the Trump administration believes will help usher in an economic boom, is expected to take effect this week. Recent economic data casts…
What if Infinity Didn’t Exist?
Some Mathematicians Don’t Believe in Infinity Can “finitism” possibly describe the real world? By Manon Bischoff edited by Daisy Yuhas One question has preoccupied humankind for thousands of years: Do infinities exist? More than 2,300 years ago Aristotle distinguished between two types of infinity: potential and actual. The former deals with abstract scenarios that would…
Cardi B Reveals Her Massive Jewelry Purchases From Cartier
Cardi B showed off her jaw-dropping Cartier collection following a recent shopping spree in Paris—which also included a sweet gift from boyfriend Stefon Diggs. Bartier Cardi’s in full effect. Cardi B put her extensive Cartier jewelry collection on display while detailing her recent haul from her shopping spree in Paris, including a Patek Philippe watch gifted to…
Mandy Moore Calls Out Driver After Hit & Run
Mandy Moore confronted a driver on social media after they “rear ended” her family and drove off: “What kind of human does that?” Mandy Moore is not running away from confrontation. Following a frightening hit-and-run incident, the This Is Us actress—who shares kids August “Gus,“ 4, Oscar “Ozzie,” 2, and Louise, 10 months, with husband Taylor Goldsmith—took to social media to call…
I regret taking my 11-year-old to a riot following Southport attack, says stepmum
“I have no answer for it other than I’m an idiot, stupid, got caught up in the moment,” says Amy Hodgkinson-Hedgecox. She is trying to explain how she – a mother to two children who lives in Tamworth, Staffordshire – attended a riot with her son, then aged 11. Hodgkinson-Hedgecox is one of thousands of…
Why a NASA satellite that scientists and farmers rely on may be destroyed on purpose
Rebecca Hersher The Trump administration has asked NASA employees to draw up plans to end at least two major satellite missions, according to current and former NASA staffers. If the plans are carried out, one of the missions would be permanently terminated, because the satellite would burn up in the atmosphere. The data the two…
Brooklyn Beckham & Nicola Peltz Beckham Renew Vows Amid Family Rift
Brooklyn Beckham and his wife Nicole Peltz Beckham, who tied the knot in 2022, renewed their vows in a romantic ceremony amid the photographer’s ongoing feud with his family. Brooklyn Beckham and Nicola Peltz Beckham are declaring their love for each other. Three years after the couple tied the knot at Nicola’s family’s multi-million dollar…
Why Earth Is Rotating Extra Fast This Summer, Shortening Days by Milliseconds
A Few Days This Summer Really Will Go by Faster Than Usual. Here’s Why As Earth spins through space, its rate of rotation changes. Here’s why By Meghan Bartels edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier If you haven’t accomplished as much this summer as you had hoped to, you can blame forces far beyond your control:…
Storm Floris expected to bring strong winds and disrupt travel
Storm Floris is expected to bring travel disruption to the UK on Monday, with an amber weather warning set to come into force. Some train and ferry services have already been cancelled with more likely to be impacted, including air and road transport. High winds could pose a “danger to life”, with most of Scotland…