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Life in Goma After a Rebel Takeover
Congo-Rwanda Conflict Goma Dispatch For those living in Goma, which has been captured by Rwanda-backed rebels, there is little water, little food and much uncertainty. Goma Dispatch For those living in Goma, which has been captured by Rwanda-backed rebels, there is little water, little food and much uncertainty. Rwanda-backed rebels took control of Goma, a…
Life After a Rebel Takeover
Congo-Rwanda Conflict Congo-Rwanda Conflict Congo-Rwanda Conflict Goma Dispatch For those living in Goma, which has been captured by Rwanda-backed rebels, there is little water, little food and much uncertainty. Goma Dispatch For those living in Goma, which has been captured by Rwanda-backed rebels, there is little water, little food and much uncertainty. Rwanda-backed rebels took…
Plane Crashes in Pennsylvania 2 Days After American Airlines Collision
Two days after an American Airlines flight crashed in Washington, D.C., an air ambulance carrying six passengers—including a pediatric patient—crashed down in Northeast Philadelphia. Another plane crash has tragically occurred on U.S. soil. An air ambulance crashed down in Philadelphia around 6:30 p.m. on Jan. 31 soon after departing to head to the Springfield-Branson National…
Belgium Forms a Government After 7 Months of Squabbling
The country’s tense negotiations hinged on taxing and social spending — and they highlight issues facing Europe, and Western democracies, as a whole. By Koba Ryckewaert and Jeanna Smialek Reporting from Brussels Belgium reached an agreement to form a coalition government on Friday, the nation’s monarchy announced, ending seven months of partisan squabbling over deeply…
‘I curse this war’: hunger and fear in Goma after rebel takeover
M23 rebel group swept into Congolese city after a rapid advance in recent weeks People living in Goma on the Democratic Republic of the Congo’s eastern border with Rwanda have spoken of their fear and acute hunger after the M23 rebel group swept into the city earlier this week. “We are very afraid. This situation…
Sara Sharif family court judges named after appeal
Three judges who oversaw Family Court hearings involving Sara Sharif in the years before she was murdered can be named for the first time following a legal appeal. Sara’s father Urfan Sharif, 43, and stepmother Beinash Batool, 30, have been jailed for life for her murder in Woking, Surrey in 2023. Following their convictions, the…
Weather tracker: Elvis shakes Madagascar after Europe’s triple threat
Low pressure strengthens to tropical cyclone status in Indian Ocean, while European windstorm season rages on A compact and stationary area of low pressure brought a sustained period of heavy rain to southern parts of Madagascar this week, with weather stations at Taolagnaro and Toliara recording five-day rainfall totals of 178mm and 196mm respectively, with…
After fires, LA students yearn to get back to school, and a normal life
Jonaki Mehta Augusta Robbins and her family have been hopping between temporary housing for the last three weeks or so. When the smell of smoke crept into their family home on January 7th, the second grader was playing laser tag. Now, not only has Augusta lost her home, but most of her school is gone,…
After Israel-Hezbollah Truce, Lebanon Ponders How to Clear Debris
Middle East Tensions Middle East Tensions Middle East Tensions The conflict between Israel and Hezbollah has left behind lots of rubble. Some experts fear that much of it will be dumped into the environment without controls. By Aryn Baker For the past three months, Ahmad Mehdi has been living in half a home. In October,…
How districts are responding after Trump cleared the way for immigration arrests at schools
From By Robin Young , Hafsa Quraishi President Donald Trump has put an end to a longstanding policy that restricted federal agents from making immigration arrests at sensitive locations like churches, hospitals and schools. The Migration Policy Institute estimates 733,000 school-aged children live in the United States without legal status. Chalkbeat reporter Kalyn Belsha says…
Refugee’s justice hopes ‘crushed’ after Italy releases Libya war crimes suspect
David Yambio says Rome ‘has blood on its hands’ after freeing police chief he alleges beat him in Tripoli prison A man who says he experienced abuses at a notorious prison in Tripoli at the hands of the head of Libya’s judicial police, Osama Najim, has said Italy has “crushed” his hopes for justice by…
Taylor Swift, Brittany Mahomes Reunite on the Field After Chiefs Win
Taylor Swift and Brittany Mahomes celebrated on the field as their men Travis Kelce, Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs won the AFC Championship and secured their spot in Super Bowl LIX. Taylor Swift and Brittnay Mahomes’ support for their men is always in style. As Travis Kelce, who has been dating the Grammy…
Jamaican city gripped by violence after police shooting of gang boss
Spanish Town brought to standstill amid gunfire on streets after police kill Othneil ‘Thickman’ Lobban Schools and businesses in a Jamaican city have been closed and taxis and buses stopped running after the police shooting of a powerful gang boss prompted a violent backlash. Gunfire echoed throughout Spanish Town on Thursday and at least one…
Tension and defiance in Panama after Trump threatens to ‘take back’ canal
Diplomatic frenzy and rattled nerves in republic as officials and former president reject US president’s comments From a modern control room high above the canal expansion – overlooking the Cocolí locks, then lakes, rainforest canopy and, eventually, the Atlantic ocean – it barely registers that the era of gunboat diplomacy is returning to the Panama…
Mum who left sons home alone jailed after they died in a fire
A woman has been jailed for 10 years for the manslaughter of her four sons who died in a house fire while she was out shopping. Deveca Rose, 30, had left her two sets of twins alone when a fire ripped through their terraced house in Sutton, south-west London, on 16 December 2021. Rose was…
Europe overhauls funding to Tunisia after Guardian exposes migrant abuse
Allegations of rape, beatings and collusion by EU-funded security forces prompt shift in migration arrangements The European Commission is fundamentally overhauling how it makes payments to Tunisia after a Guardian investigation exposed myriad abuses by EU-funded security forces, including widespread sexual violence against migrants. Officials are drawing up “concrete” conditions to ensure that future European…
Hamas Takes Charge in Gaza After 15 Months of War
Middle East Middle East Middle East Israel says it has killed thousands of the armed group’s members and destroyed much of its infrastructure, but since the cease-fire started Hamas has shown it still holds power in the enclave. By Adam Rasgon and Iyad Abuheweila Reporting from Jerusalem and Istanbul The morning the cease-fire in Gaza…
Families fear for Cuban prisoners after Trump reneges on release deal
US president reinstates Cuba on terror list despite Biden deal to release prisoners jailed over demonstrations The families of Cuban protesters jailed in anti-government demonstrations are waiting anxiously to see if the government will continue with a planned prisoner release after Donald Trump reneged on a deal made last week by Joe Biden. Activists from…
Meloni faces questions after Italy frees Libyan general accused of war crimes
Case of Osama Najim puts spotlight on controversial migration pact between Italy and Libya Giorgia Meloni’s government is under pressure to clarify why a Rome court refused to approve the arrest of a Libyan general accused of war crimes, allowing him to return home to a hero’s welcome on an Italian secret services flight in…
Tougher checks on knife sales fast-tracked after Southport attack
People trying to buy knives online will face tougher measures to prove their age under new restrictions being brought forward in the wake of the Southport knife attack. Axel Rudakubana, who has admitted murdering three young girls last July, bought a knife from Amazon when he was just 17, despite existing laws which prohibit the…
Libyan general released after arrest in Turin on ICC warrant for alleged war crimes
Osama Najim was arrested amid claims he used detained migrants in ‘a form of slavery’, but then freed after after a mistake by prosecutors A Libyan general wanted for alleged war crimes and violence against inmates at a prison near Tripoli has been arrested in the northern Italian city of Turin – and then released…
What Kamala Harris Is Doing First After Leaving Vice Presidency
After President Donald Trump’s 2025 inauguration, former Vice President Kamala Harris traveled back to California on a flight operated by an all-female U.S. Air Force crew. Kamala Harris is heading home. Shortly after Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th president of the United States Jan. 20—and Vice President JD Vance took his oath…
TikTok says it is restoring service in US after Trump vowed to delay ban
President-elect says order would give company extra 90 days to find buyer and suggests that US take a 50% stake TikTok said on Sunday that it was restoring services in the US after Donald Trump pledged earlier in the day to give the video app a reprieve on its US ban. Trump wrote on Truth…
Dramatic day ushers in a fragile Israel-Hamas ceasefire after 15 months of war
After 15 months of war that began with a brutal attack on Israel by Hamas and ended with much of the Gaza Strip levelled by Israel, a ceasefire came into effect on Sunday that saw three women hostages released from Gaza and 90 Palestinians expected to be freed from Israeli jails in return. For two…
Shutdown at Mexico toxic waste plant after Guardian investigation revealed pollution in nearby homes
Mexican officials ordered facility to shut down after report on very high levels of pollutants in surrounding neighborhood Authorities ordered the shutdown of a Mexican recycling plant that processes hazardous waste exported from the US, after an investigation by the Guardian and Quinto Elemento Lab that revealed heavy metals contamination in nearby homes and schools.…
TikTok is offline in the U.S. after Supreme Court upholds ban
Bobby Allyn TikTok is no longer accessible to users in the U.S., the result of a controversial law forcing the popular platform offline unless it splits away from its China-based owner, ByteDance. When users tried to open the app around 10:35 p.m. ET, a message appeared: “Sorry, TikTok isn’t available right now,” it read. “A…
Air traffic controllers rush to divert aircraft after Elon Musk’s rocket explodes
Geoff Brumfiel Flights across the Caribbean were hastily diverted on Thursday following the explosion of a rocket built by Elon Musk’s company, SpaceX. The chaos was revealed in flight tracking data and audio exchanges between pilots and air traffic control, as reviewed by NPR. Audio from LiveATC.net showed confusion in the moments after the giant…
After 15 Months of War, Gazans Dream of Returning Home
Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Gaza Cease-Fire Deal They daydreamed about the people they would hug as soon as the truce took hold, the graves they would visit and the homes they would rebuild. By Vivian Yee and Bilal Shbair Reporting from Cairo and Deir al Balah, Gaza Strip Follow live updates on the…
Film-maker Jacques Audiard apologises after Mexican outrage over Emilia Pérez
The director of the award-winning musical about a trans cartel boss has said the film isn’t intended to be realistic, but he is sorry if things in it ‘seem shocking’ A Spanish-language musical about a cartel boss who transitions to a woman, starring transgender actor Karla Sofía Gascón opposite Zoe Saldaña, Emilia Pérez premiered in…
Linday Arnold Cheekily Shows Off Breast Implants After Surgery
Dancing with the Stars’ Lindsay Arnold proved she has no regrets about her breast augmentation surgery, showing off the results in a cheeky TikTok. Lindsay Arnold is cha cha-ing into a new era. The Dancing With the Stars pro underwent a breast augmentation Jan. 14, despite a warning from a fan on TikTok, who urged,…
Brad Pitt Reacts After Woman Is Conned Out of $850K by Alleged Catfish
Brad Pitt’s rep addressed a French woman’s story of being conned into an online relationship with a scammer posing as the Oscar winner, who allegedly swindled her out of $850,000. Once upon a time in Hollywood, a scammer posing as Brad Pitt allegedly ran off with thousands of dollars in a catfishing scheme. That was…
Ellen DeGeneres Debuts Gray Hair Transformation After Return From U.K.
Ellen DeGeneres stepped out in Los Angeles without her signature blonde pixie cut months after her reported move to the United Kingdom with wife Portia de Rossi. Ellen DeGeneres is back on her old stomping grounds. Two months after making headlines with her and wife Portia de Rossi‘s reported move to England, the former talk…
After Los Angeles Fires, Drinking Water Safety Is at Risk
Wildfires May Be Contaminating Los Angeles Water with Harmful Chemicals Fires can make drinking water, pipes and tanks unsafe. An environmental engineer explains why that’s so and what to do By Andrew J. Whelton & The Conversation US Water runs from a pipe where a home once stood, destroyed by the Palisades Fire, on January…
Man in Brazil wrongly charged for 62 crimes after police use flawed photo ID
Police relied on showing photo of Paulo Alberto da Silva Costa, wrongly jailed for years, to victims to identify him as an alleged perpetrator Paulo Alberto da Silva Costa was having a regular day at work as a doorman in Rio de Janeiro when he was arrested in 2020. It was only then that he…
Somalia and Ethiopia agree to restore diplomatic ties after year-long rift
Somalia severed relations over sea access agreement Ethiopia signed with separatist region of Somaliland Somalia and Ethiopia have agreed to restore diplomatic representation in their respective capitals, more than a year after Somalia severed ties over a sea access agreement landlocked Ethiopia signed with the separatist northern Somali region of Somaliland. In a joint statement…
Off-duty officer hit by lorry and killed after stopping to help
An off-duty police officer has died after she was struck by a lorry while helping at the scene of an earlier crash. PC Rosie Prior, 45, had stopped to help Ryan Welford, 41, from Knaresborough, and was standing on the verge of the A19 at Bagby in North Yorkshire, when they were hit by a…
Reeves’ drive for growth seeks China lifeline after UK market turmoil
Chancellor’s mission to Beijing weighted with greater expectations Rachel Reeves hailed a new era of “respectful and consistent future relations with China” as pressure grew on the embattled chancellor to deliver on her government’s central promise to fire up UK economic growth. After meeting China’s vice-premier, He Lifeng, in Beijing, Reeves said Britain’s relationship with…
Former Child Star Killed In L.A. Fires After Mom Tried to Save Him
Amid the Los Angeles wildfires, Rory Callum Sykes—a child actor born blind and with cerebral palsy—died at age 32 after mom Shelley Sykes was unable to contact 911 and put out the fire herself. The Los Angeles wildfires continue to cause devastation across California. Former child actor Rory Callum Sykes is among the growing list…
Katie Piper gets ‘artificial eye’ after acid attack
Katie Piper has decided to get an “artificial eye” more than 16 years after an acid attack which left her with serious injuries and permanent scarring. The TV presenter shared the news on Instagram, saying it follows “many years of battling” with her health. “I’ve reached the end of [the] road somewhat, and the decision…
Lynx dies after being captured in Cairngorms
The wild cat was one of four, released illegally, which were caught near Kingussie in the Highlands in recent days. The animals were humanely captured in pairs in the Dell of Killiehuntly area and taken to the Highland Wildlife Park. The RZSS said they would have been under great stress after being abandoned in a…
Alec Baldwin Sues for Malicious Prosecution After Rust Shooting Trial
Nearly six months after Alec Baldwin’s trial for involuntary manslaughter in connection to cinematographer Halyna Hutchins’ death was dismissed, the actor filed a lawsuit for malicious prosecution. Alec Baldwin is taking legal action. Nearly six months after a New Mexico judge dismissed the actor’s involuntary manslaughter trial in connection to the 2021 fatal shooting of…
Vanderpump Rules’ Katie Maloney Is “Numb” After Death of Father
Vanderpump Rules alum Katie Maloney is mourning the death of her dad Richard Maloney, who passed away Jan. 5. His cause of death has not been shared. Katie Maloney is in mourning. The Vanderpump Rules alum shared that her dad Richard Maloney died on Jan. 5. “I feel like I am a stranger to grief,”…
In court with the ‘9/11 mastermind’, two decades after his arrest
Sitting on the front row of a war court on the US’s Guantanamo Bay naval base in Cuba, Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, one of the world’s most notorious defendants, appeared to listen intently. “Can you confirm that Mr Mohammed is pleading guilty to all charges and specifications without exceptions or substitutions?” the judge asked his lawyer…
Jennifer Garner Shares “Guilt” After Losing a Friend in LA Wildfires
Jennifer Garner got candid about her emotions as her Los Angeles County hometown of Pacific Palisades contended with the wildfire currently moving through the city. Jennifer Garner is reflecting on the difficult situation facing Southern California. The Alias alum got candid about the inner turmoil she has faced after experiencing a loss due to the devastating wildfires currently making their way through her Los Angeles…
How Pamela Anderson Is Getting the “Best Payback” After Pam & Tommy
Pamela Anderson shared insight into her feelings surrounding the Emmy-nominated Hulu series Pam & Tommy as she promotes her new film The Last Showgirl, which earned a slew of nominations. Pamela Anderson is loving this new chapter in her life. As the actress basks in the glow of several award nominations for her performance in…
Fears of ‘rogue rewilding’ in Scottish Highlands after further lynx sightings
Environmentalists condemn unauthorised releases as ‘reckless’ and ‘highly irresponsible’ For a brief moment this week, lynx have been roaming the Scottish Highlands once again. But this was not the way conservationists had hoped to end their 1,000-year absence. On Wednesday, Police Scotland received reports of two lynx in a forest in the Cairngorms national park,…
Slender Man Case: Morgan Geyser to Be Released 11 Years After Stabbing
Morgan Geyser, who stabbed Payton Leutner in 2014 in an effort to please the fictional character Slender Man, is set to be released from a Wisconsin psychiatric hospital, a judge ruled Jan. 9. A new update has emerged in the Slender Man case, over a decade after the terrifying ordeal. Nearly 11 years ago, Morgan Geyser and Anissa Weier lured…
‘My mum died after four days on an A&E trolley’
Mary Lamerton was a joyous person who always saw the funny side of life. She was the type of person who made sure her family remembered each other’s birthdays. Daughter Sue described her 86-year-old mother as the “lynchpin” of the family. She recounted how Mary spent the last four days of her life on a…
Paris Hilton Shares Heartbreak After Home Was Destroyed by L.A. Fires
Paris Hilton detailed the emotional return to her Malibu home after it was burned to the ground in the devastating Los Angeles fires. Paris Hilton is sharing insight into the devastation caused by the Los Angeles fires. The heiress—who shares kids Phoenix, 2, and London, 14 months, with husband Carter Reum—reflected on the loss of…
Mandy Moore Slams Critics After Sharing Fundraiser for Relatives
While sharing a fundraiser to support her relatives that have lost their homes in the Los Angeles fires, Mandy Moore responded to critics questioning whether she was giving them support herself. Mandy Moore is doing whatever she can for her family—including clapping back at the haters. After her relatives lost their home in the devastating…
Bride’s fury after Instagram stunt wedding turns out to be real
A woman in Australia has annulled her marriage after realising that a fake wedding ceremony she took part in for a social media stunt was in fact real. The unknowing bride said her partner was a social media influencer who convinced her to take part in the ceremony as a “prank” for his Instagram account.…
CW Stars Courtney Ford, Brandon Routh Divorce After 17 Years Together
Legends of Tomorrow costars Courtney Ford and Brandon Routh announced their breakup after 17 years of marriage. The actress filed for divorce on Jan. 8. Courtney Ford and Brandon Routh are exiting the Waverider solo. The DC’s Legends of Tomorrow costars shared they have broken up in a joint post on Instagram one day after…
UK has enough gas says No 10 after supply warning
The UK has enough gas to meet winter demand, the government has said, after British Gas owner-Centrica warned about “concerningly low” supplies. Centrica, which owns the country’s largest gas storage facility, said the UK “has less than a week of gas demand in store” due to the colder-than-usual weather. The government said it monitors energy…
Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag Share the Items Left After Losing Home
Spencer Pratt uncovered several items from the ruins of his family home with Heidi Montag after losing everything in the Palisades fire. Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag are seeing what’s left of their home. The reality star couple—who lost their home in the Pacific Palisades fire—has been documenting the aftermath of their devastation, including Spencer returning…
Djokovic wants to ‘focus on tennis’ after poisoning claim
Novak Djokovic is aiming to win a record-extending 11th title at the Australian Open, which begins on Sunday Australian Open 2025 Dates: 12-26 January Venue: Melbourne Park Coverage: Live radio commentary on Tennis Breakfast from 07:00 GMT on BBC 5 Sports Extra, plus live text commentaries on the BBC Sport website and app Novak Djokovic…
After 17 years, it’s Hoda Kotb’s last ‘Today’ show
Eric Deggans This may be tough to remember, as the tears and outrageous stories flow this morning during Hoda Kotb’s final appearances on NBC’s Today show. Once upon a time, when she was working with Kathie Lee Gifford, Kotb was considered the most serious adult in the TV room. This notion stretches back to 2007,…
Two more lynx spotted in Scottish Highland woods after pair captured
Police urge public not to approach illegally released big cats understood to have been spotted by cameras in Cairngorms Two more lynx have been seen in the Scottish Highlands, close to the site where two more of the illegally released big cats were captured on Thursday. Police Scotland has urged the public not to approach…
Two more lynx spotted in the Highlands, a day after others recaptured
Police say two more lynx have been spotted in the same area where a pair of the wild cats were captured on Thursday. They were seen near Kingussie in the Cairngorms National Park. Police Scotland have warned members of the public not to approach the animals and said officers are working with specially-trained personnel to…
Violent protests in China after student falls to his death
The death of a teenage boy sparked violent protests in a city in north-west China, the BBC has confirmed through verified video. In the videos shared on social media, protesters can be seen hurling objects at police and officers beating some demonstrators in Pucheng in Shaanxi province. Authorities said the teenager fell to his death…
Zach Bryan Defends Himself After Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia Breakup
Zach Bryan hit back at online criticism following his breakup with Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia, saying he’s “allowed to have love, laughter and good people” in his life. Zach Bryan has had enough. The country music star called out “couch warriors attacking and belittling my friends” following his breakup with Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia, who alleged she…
Court annuls marriage after Melbourne bride thought wedding was ‘sham’ to boost groom’s Instagram
Judge finds woman ‘believed she was acting in a social media event’ rather than official ceremony A Melbourne couple’s marriage has been annulled after the bride told a court she had thought their wedding was nothing more than a social media stunt to boost his Instagram following. In an October family court judgment published on…
9/11 guilty pleas delayed after US government objects
The US government has succeeded in temporarily blocking the accused mastermind of the 9/11 terror attacks from pleading guilty amid a dispute over the terms of a pre-trial agreement. Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two co-defendants reached deals last summer to plead guilty to all charges in exchange for not facing a death penalty trial. In…
Lebanon elects Joseph Aoun as president after two-year vacancy
Army commander’s election increases confidence that ceasefire with Israel will hold Lebanon’s parliament has elected the army commander Joseph Aoun as the country’s new president, ending a more than two-year vacancy and increasing confidence that a ceasefire with Israel will hold. Aoun received 99 out of 128 votes in the 13th attempt by a deeply…
Venezuela’s Opposition Leader, Maria Corina Machado, Is Freed After Being Detained
During her detention, an aide said, Maria Corina Machado “was forced to record several videos.” She has garnered enormous support for her opposition to Nicolás Maduro. By Julie Turkewitz Reporting from Bogotá, Colombia Venezuela’s popular opposition leader, María Corina Machado, was freed on Thursday afternoon after a brief detention by adversaries during an antigovernment protest…
Lebanon chooses a new president after two years without one
By Emily Feng , Jawad Rizkallah BEIRUT — Lebanon’s parliament has chosen the head of the country’s armed forces, Joseph Aoun, to be its next president, after going more than two years without one. Aoun’s selection on Thursday is one important step toward addressing a decimated economy and financial system, and to marshal funds to…
Giorgia Meloni hopes to attend Trump’s inauguration after receiving invite
Italy’s prime minister confirms she is on guest list for 20 January event and ‘will happily go’ if her agenda allows Giorgia Meloni has confirmed she has been invited to attend Donald Trump’s inauguration as US president and “will happily go” if her agenda permits, ending weeks of speculation over whether the Italian prime minister…
Murder investigation in Spain after body of missing Belfast man found
Family ‘heartbroken’ after discovery of body of John George, 37, who went missing in Alicante area in December A murder investigation is under way in Spain after the body of a 37-year-old man from Northern Ireland was found three weeks after he went missing. John George from Belfast, a father of two children, was in…
Greenland’s prime minister calls for calm after Trump comments
Pro-independence Múte Egede says Greenland must stay unified after becoming centre of US-Denmark spat Greenland’s prime minister has called for unity, urging citizens not to panic, after being thrown into a geopolitical battle between the US and Denmark by Donald Trump’s interest in taking control of the territory. Múte Egede said he understood people may…
What’s next for Canada? 5 questions will help decide the future after Trudeau
By Bill Chappell Canada is entering a major transition in its national politics after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed he will resign. Questions about his political future had been raging for weeks, but his exit raises even more issues. After losing support within his own party and at the polls, Trudeau said on Monday that…
Former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg sentenced after admitting domestic abuse
The former Scotland rugby union captain Stuart Hogg will be supervised for a year as an alternative to jail after he admitted abusing his estranged wife over the course of five years. He pleaded guilty to a single charge of domestic abuse of his ex-partner, Gillian Hogg, when he appeared at Selkirk Sheriff Court on…
Lebanese Lawmakers Choose a President After 2 Years of Gridlock
Middle East Crisis Lawmakers elected Joseph Aoun, the commander of the Lebanese military, the first step in forming a government to lead a country recovering from economic crisis and a devastating war. By Euan Ward Reporting from Beirut, Lebanon Lebanon’s fractured Parliament overcame more than two years of gridlock on Thursday to choose a new…
Hansen available for Six Nations after ban over ’16 men’ comments
Hansen has been one of Ireland’s standout performers in recent years Connacht wing Mack Hansen will be available to play in Ireland’s Six Nations opener against England after being handed a three-match ban for comments he made about the refereeing in his club’s loss to Leinster. Hansen said the refereeing of his side’s United Rugby…
Imprisoned Belarus activist resurfaces after being incommunicado for over 700 days
By The Associated Press Viktar Babaryka, 61, has been denied meetings with his family and lawyers while serving a 14-year sentence in a penal colony after failing to get on the ballot against authoritarian President Alexander Lukashenko in a 2020 election. Babaryka was last heard from in February 2023, and other prisoners said later that…
Jessica Alba and Cash Warren Break Up After 16 Years of Marriage
Jessica Alba and film producer Cash Warren, who have three kids together, have decided to part ways after more than a decade of marriage. Jessica Alba and Cash Warren are being honest about the state of their relationship. The Dark Angel alum, 40, and the film producer, 45, have broken up after 16 years of…
Mozambique opposition leader returns after post-election violence
Venâncio Mondlane went into self-imposed exile after disputed elections in October, saying he feared being assassinated Mozambique’s opposition leader, Venâncio Mondlane, has returned to the country from self-imposed exile, saying he was ready for talks with the government after claiming October’s elections were stolen from him. In large dark sunglasses, Mondlane dropped to his knees…
Scott Disick Teases Possible Reunion With Ex After Amelia Hamlin Split
The Kardashians star Scott Disick reflected on what went wrong in his most recent relationship, three years after his romance with Amelia Hamlin ended. Flipping it back with Scott Disick. The Kardashians star—whose most recent public romance was with Amelia Hamlin—detailed his willingness to be vulnerable and what went wrong in his last relationship. “I don’t think…
L.A. Fires: Mandy Moore “Numb” After Seeing Neighborhood Burn Down
This Is Us star Mandy Moore, who safely fled the Eaton Fire in East Los Angeles, detailed the heartbreak she feels after her neighborhood of Altadena, Calif., was set ablaze. Mandy Moore is reeling as the Los Angeles wildfires continue to rage across the city. The This Is Us star shared she is “devastated and…
Hiker Found Alive After 13 Days Lost in Australian Mountains
The 23-year-old hiker, Hadi Nazari, survived for almost two weeks on two granola bars he found in a hut and on water from rivers and creeks, the authorities said. By Sara Ruberg A 23-year-old man who became lost in the Australian wilderness while hiking was found alive by other hikers on Wednesday after living for…
New Caledonia Congress elects pro-France president after political crisis
New leader Alcide Ponga says people want a ‘signal of hope’ after turmoil in the French Pacific territory Weeks after its first ever pro-independence government collapsed, New Caledonia has named a French loyalist as its new president as the territory seeks to rebuild from deadly riots and destruction that battered the economy. Alcide Ponga, from…
Warning after two lynx released in Highlands
Police are investigating the illegal release of two lynx in the Highlands and have urged the public not to approach the wild cats. The alarm was raised at about 16:20 when they were spotted in the Drumguish area, near to Kingussie. Specially trained staff from the Highland Wildlife Park are assisting officers to trace the…
Lucy Letby retrial needed after ‘clear miscarriage of justice’, says David Davis
MP tells parliament he believes justice has not been done after hearing experts’ concerns over former nurse’s murder convictions Fundamental flaws in the criminal trial system led to the former nurse Lucy Letby being convicted of murder in a “clear miscarriage of justice”, David Davis has said in parliament. In a parliamentary debate, the former…
Harry Jowsey Slid Into Sabrina Carpenter’s DMs After Her Breakup
Too Hot to Handle alum Harry Jowsey—who has been celibate for “a couple months”—revealed that he slid into Sabrina Carpenter’s DMs the day he found out she’d split from Barry Keoghan. Harry Jowsey is too quick to handle. The Boyfriend Material podcast host shot his shot with Sabrina Carpenter immediately after he learned that she and Barry Keoghan…
After Helene’s floods, North Carolina tries to tame trauma’s lasting damage
By Katia Riddle ASHEVILLE, N.C. – Sebastian Saraellno Paez’s parents already were in a panic, he recalls, when he woke up on Friday, Sept. 27. Hurricane Helene hit the night before and now, water — two feet deep and rising — surrounded his family’s home. Trying to remain calm and think about solutions, the 17-year-old…
Europe will not allow attacks, says France, after Trump Greenland threat
France has said the European Union will not allow other nations to attack its “sovereign borders”, after US President-Elect Donald Trump refused to rule out using military force to seize Greenland. On Tuesday, Trump reiterated his desire to acquire the autonomous Danish territory, saying it was “critical” for national and economic security. French Foreign Minister…
Missing hiker found after 13 days in Australian mountains
A hiker who went missing for nearly two weeks in New South Wales, Australia has been found alive, having survived on foraged berries and two muesli bars. Medical student Hadi Nazari went missing on Boxing Day after he wandered off to take photos during a hike with his friends in Kosciuszko National Park in the…
Mahout charged after elephant kills tourist in Thailand
Thai police have charged a mahout after an elephant in his care killed a Spanish tourist last week. Theerayut Inthaphudkij, 38, was charged with negligence causing death, local authorities said Monday. The tourist – 22-year-old Blanca Ojanguren García – sustained a head injury after being shoved by the elephant while she was bathing the animal.…
Meghan ‘devastated’ after death of rescue dog
The Duchess of Sussex has said she is “devastated” following the death of her dog, Guy. In a post on Instagram, Meghan said had “cried too many tears to count” over the dog’s passing and thanked him for “so many years of unconditional love”. The duchess said she had adopted the beagle from an animal…
Foreign tourists among three dead after Rottnest Island seaplane crash, WA premier says
Privately owned Cessna 208 Caravan 675 plane was carrying seven people when it crashed off Western Australia coast Three people have died after a seaplane crashed near Western Australia’s popular tourist destination Rottnest Island with seven people on board. The privately owned Cessna 208 Caravan 675 seaplane is believed to have struck a small limestone…
Scarlett Johansson to Guest Host Today After Hoda Kotb’s Departure
Jenna Bush Hager announced that Marvel star Scarlett Johansson will join her at the Today With Jenna & Friends desk beginning Jan. 21 to guest host after Hoda Kotb exits the morning show. Get ready to say good morning to Scarlett Johansson. The Black Widow star will join Today With Hoda and Jenna cohost Jenna…
Austin Butler and Kaia Gerber Break Up After 3 Years of Dating
Model Kaia Gerber and Elvis star Austin Butler have called it quits after about three years of dating. Get details about their romance. Kaia Gerber and Austin Butler‘s burning love has fizzled out. The model and the Elvis star have split after about three years of dating, according to multiple outlets. They reportedly split at…
What Denise Richards Learned After Special Forces Boob Implant Injury
If Denise Richards can survive The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, she can survive anything. At least that’s what the Wild Things actress now realizes after competing on season three of Fox’s grueling reality competition series Special Forces: World’s Toughest Test. “It was an opportunity to do something I’ve never done before, very challenging and…
Meredith Vieira’s Husband Richard Cohen Dead at 76 After MS Battle
Richard Cohen, the veteran journalist and husband of Meredith Vieira, has died at the age of 76 after a decades-long battle with multiple sclerosis. Meredith Vieira and her family are mourning the loss of their patriarch. Richard Cohen, the veteran CBS News journalist and husband of Vieira, died on Christmas Eve after a 50-year battle…
Three missing after private plane crashes off Rottnest Island in WA
Four pulled from the water – three with serious injuries – but the search goes on for three other people on board Four people have been pulled from the water – but three are still missing – after a privately owned plane crashed into the sea off Western Australia’s popular tourist site Rottnest Island. Rescue…
Brianna LaPaglia Reveals Why She’s Not Dating After Zach Bryan Split
Brianna “Chickenfry” LaPaglia laid out a timeline on when she’ll jump back in the dating pool, after her very public split from country singer Zach Bryan last year. Brianna LaPaglia is ready to be single for a while. More than two months after her breakup from Zach Bryan, the BFFs podcast host—who also goes by…
Naomi Osaka Confirms Cordae Breakup Over a Year After Welcoming Baby
Tennis champion Naomi Osaka confirmed she and rapper Cordae, who share 17-month-old daughter Shai, have parted ways following breakup rumors. Naomi Osaka is calling time on her relationship status. The tennis pro announced her breakup from rapper Cordae—with whom she shares 17-month-old daughter Shai—on social media following rumors the couple had parted ways. “Hi everyone,…
Trump Jr to visit Greenland after dad says US should own the territory
Donald Trump Jr is planning to visit Greenland, two weeks after his father repeated his desire for the US to take control of the autonomous Danish territory. The US president-elect’s son plans to record video footage for a podcast during the one-day private visit, US media report. Donald Trump reignited controversy in December when he…
U.K. leader Starmer slams ‘lies and misinformation’ after attacks from Elon Musk
By The Associated Press LONDON — British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Monday condemned “lies and misinformation” that he said are undermining U.K. democracy, in response to a barrage of attacks on his government from Elon Musk. The billionaire Tesla CEO has taken an intense and erratic interest in British politics since the center-left Labour…
Snow and ice warnings remain after floods hit UK
Yellow warnings for snow and ice remain in place after severe flooding and snow caused travel disruption and school closures across the UK. On Monday, major incidents were declared in Lincolnshire and Leicestershire after flooding caused by heavy rains, with hundreds of flood warnings still in place across England. North Yorkshire Police said the body…
Hoda Kotb Reveals New Business Venture After Leaving Today
Today coanchor Hoda Kotb, who announced her departure from the news program in September, shared details of her next chapter during her Jan. 6 appearance on The Kelly Clarkson Show. It’s almost time to say “good morning” to Hoda Kotb for the last time. Ahead of her final Today appearance on Jan. 10, the coanchor—who…
‘Extensive’ inquiry after police shoot and kill man in Adelaide during mental health incident
South Australian police commissioner says officers allegedly threatened by man at Craigburn Farm took ‘action necessary to protect themselves’ Police have shot and killed a 40-year-old man in Adelaide after they said he confronted officers with a knife during a mental health episode. South Australian police shot the man at his home in the suburb…