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Republican Arizona mayor John Giles endorses Harris for President
Read More Mesa mayor crosses party line to back vice-president and rebuke Trump’s ‘political extremism’ in op-ed John Giles, the Republican mayor of Arizona’s third largest city and a previous thorn in the side of his party for endorsing Democrats, has thrown his support behind Kamala Harris for president. Giles, who since 2014 has been…
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Goals to stop decline of nature in England ‘off track’, report warns
Read More Audit of Environmental Improvement Plan finds it inadequate as government announces overhaul of goals Goals to stop the decline of nature and clean up the air and water in England are slipping out of reach, a new report has warned. An audit of the Environmental Improvement Plan (EIP), which is the mechanism by…
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Acting Secret Service chief said he was ‘ashamed’ by lack of roof security at Trump rally
Read More He said he traveled to the site of the campaign rally — something his predecessor had not done He said he traveled to the site of the campaign rally — something his predecessor had not done
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Anjem Choudary sentenced to life in prison for directing ‘terrorist’ group
Read MoreThe British-Pakistani preacher was previously imprisoned in 2016 for encouraging support for ISIL (ISIS).The British-Pakistani preacher was previously imprisoned in 2016 for encouraging support for ISIL (ISIS).
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This Olympian just revealed she competed 7 months pregnant
Read MoreThe Egyptian national fencing champion and clinical pathologist competed against some of the world’s best fencers — and even though she didn’t win, she said “pride fills my being.”The Egyptian national fencing champion and clinical pathologist competed against some of the world’s best fencers — and even though she didn’t win, she said “pride fills my…
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Kamala Harris’s pool of potential VP picks narrows as two contenders bow out – live
Read More Roy Cooper and Gretchen Whitmer rule themselves out as Harris nears decision on running mate Harris’s VP list: Gretchen Whitmer and Roy Cooper say they’re not in running Among those rumored to become Kamala Harris’s running mate are all white men who govern in swing states that can decide the 2024 election. They…
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‘He always gives me a run for my money’: Kai Trump reveals what it’s like facing Donald on the golf course
Read More Donald Trump’s teen granddaughter revealed who usually wins when they go head-to-head on the golf course Donald Trump’s teen granddaughter revealed who usually wins when they go head-to-head on the golf course
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The Truth About Iran’s Efforts to Promote Gaza Protests
Read More When U.S. Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines warned on July 9 that “Iran is becoming increasingly aggressive in their foreign influence efforts,” the spymaster’s rare public statement included a caveat asserting that Americans protesting the Gaza conflict are doing so “in good faith.” [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu offered no such…
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Lara Trump compares Harris to a designer ‘trash bag’ and rips media for promoting VP
Read More The RNC co-chair compared Harris to a Balenciaga ’Trash Pouch’ that retailed for $1,790 The RNC co-chair compared Harris to a Balenciaga ’Trash Pouch’ that retailed for $1,790
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Francine Pascal, creator of the Sweet Valley High books, dies aged 92
Read More Author’s long-running high school book series sold more than 200m copies and led to a hit TV show Francine Pascal, creator of the long-running Sweet Valley High book series, has died at the age of 92. According to the New York Times, the author died in New York City as as result of…
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U.S. Navy’s Ukraine Lesson: We Need More Sea Drones
Read More SUBSCRIBER+ EXCLUSIVE ANALYSIS — Ukraine continues to strike Russian military targets in occupied Crimea, an area that has seen the most dynamic fighting in the war, most dramatically, in the retreat of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet. A primary method Ukraine has used to target Russian naval assets in the region was captured in…
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Greggs adds 5p to cost of sausage rolls despite ruling out price rises
Read More Bakery chain says price of meal deals will stay the same but increased costs have put it under pressure Greggs has put up the price of some of its items, including an extra 5p on sausage rolls and their vegan equivalent, despite the bakery chain having ruled out any further price rises earlier…
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Mother bear accused of attacking hiker is killed, sparking outrage
Read MoreThe alpine province of Trento has been at the center of controversy over the culling of brown bears.The alpine province of Trento has been at the center of controversy over the culling of brown bears.
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Protests erupt in Venezuela as opposition alleges election was stolen
Read MoreDemonstrations erupted over the victory declared for Nicolas Maduro in the disputed presidential election.Demonstrations erupted over the victory declared for Nicolas Maduro in the disputed presidential election.
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Taylor Swift ‘in shock’ over Southport stabbings at Swift-themed dance class
Read More Singer speaks out after three children were killed in attack at workshop in English town Southport stabbing attack – latest updates Taylor Swift has said she is “completely in shock” after three children were killed and seven people left in a critical condition after an attack at a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga…
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‘Open-minded’ Trump slams ‘disgraceful’ Olympics opening ceremony
Read More ‘We won’t be having a Last Supper as portrayed the way they portrayed it the other night,’ Trump said, referring to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics ‘We won’t be having a Last Supper as portrayed the way they portrayed it the other night,’ Trump said, referring to the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics
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Standard Chartered plays down fears of US-China trade war under Trump
Read More Chief executive says tensions ‘not impacting’ business as bank reports pre-tax profits of $1.6bn for second quarter Business live – latest updates Fears of a China trade war erupting under a second Trump presidential term are overblown, according to bosses at Standard Chartered bank, as they suggested that the country’s real estate woes…
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Olympic ‘Last Supper’ DJ files legal complaint after torrent of online abuse
Read MoreBarbara Butch has received homophobic abuseLegal complaint is precursor to possible police action The ongoing fallout from the Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony took a legal turn on Tuesday, with Barbara Butch, a DJ who performed at the show, saying she is filing complaints over a torrent of online threats. In a letter posted to…
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Israel has delayed the evacuation of sick children in Gaza
Read More Israel agreed to allow 150 seriously ill and injured children in Gaza to leave for medical treatment. But after an attack blamed on Lebanese Hezbollah, Israel’s prime minister suspended that approval. Israel agreed to allow 150 seriously ill and injured children in Gaza to leave for medical treatment. But after an attack blamed…
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Hundreds of Post Office victims to get access to new compensation scheme
Read More About 900 operators with overturned convictions offered fixed settlement of £600,000 or can proceed to full claim Business live – latest updates Hundreds of wrongly convicted Post Office operators will be able to access a new compensation scheme, the UK government has announced. About 900 individuals had their criminal convictions quashed earlier this…
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Watch: Protesters descend on Caracas after election win claim
Read MoreVideos show opposition protesters in multiple locations taking to the streets.Videos show opposition protesters in multiple locations taking to the streets.
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India landslides: at least 70 dead in Kerala and dozens feared missing
Read More Survivors treated in hospital for injuries as difficult terrain and collapsed bridge hamper rescue efforts At least 70 people have died and dozens more are missing after heavy rains led to a series of landslides in the Indian state of Kerala, with rescue operations hampered by poor weather conditions and the destruction of…
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17 human skulls found at suspected shrine in Uganda
Read MoreSeventeen human skulls buried in metal boxes have been unearthed at a suspected shrine in the center of Uganda and there may be more at the site, police say.Seventeen human skulls buried in metal boxes have been unearthed at a suspected shrine in the center of Uganda and there may be more at the…
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US hands $500m military aid boost to Philippines amid China tensions
Read MoreUS taking ‘bold steps’ to strengthen alliance says defence chief as Washington bids for increased regional influence.US taking ‘bold steps’ to strengthen alliance says defence chief as Washington bids for increased regional influence.
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Eight people in critical condition after Southport attack that killed two children
Read More Police question 17-year-old over attack at dance class on Monday in which 11 children and two adults were stabbed Southport stabbing attack – latest updates Eight people remain in a critical condition in hospital after two children were killed and several more injured in an attack on a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in…
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Southport stabbing: What we know about the victims and suspect
Read MoreA 17-year-old suspect is in police custody after a UK knife attack kills two children and injures 11.A 17-year-old suspect is in police custody after a UK knife attack kills two children and injures 11.
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Giant Zoom calls fuel record fundraising behind Harris campaign
Read MoreBig donors helped push Biden out. Now ordinary people have the spotlight as they fundraise for Harris via video calls.Big donors helped push Biden out. Now ordinary people have the spotlight as they fundraise for Harris via video calls.
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Collingwood to fight fresh racism allegations by former head of First Nations strategy
Read More Calls for reigning AFL premiers to be stripped of points as the club faces fresh racism allegations in court Collingwood will defend themselves against serious allegations of racism filed in court, insisting the club has acted lawfully. The AFL has been urged to strip the Magpies of premiership points should explosive claims be…
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Over 500 Mexicans flee to Guatemala amid ‘humanitarian crisis’ in Chiapas
Read More Chiapas, once haven for Guatemalans fleeing genocide, sees citizens crossing border to escape tyranny of crime groups The Mexican state of Chiapas was once a haven for Guatemalans fleeing genocide at home, but this historical relationship has recently flipped, with hundreds of Mexicans crossing the border to escape the violent tyranny of organised…
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Ozempic’s biggest side effect: Turning Denmark into a ‘pharmastate’?
Read More Novo Nordisk is powering Denmark’s economy with huge sales of Ozempic. But could its stratospheric growth pose a risk? (Image credit: Mario Tama/Getty Images) Novo Nordisk is powering Denmark’s economy with huge sales of Ozempic. But could its stratospheric growth pose a risk?
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Palestinian children plagued by lice, scabies and rashes in Gaza’s overcrowded tent camps
Read More ’The water is dirty. Everything is sand and insects and garbage’ ’The water is dirty. Everything is sand and insects and garbage’
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Congress is cracking down on American flags not made in America
Read More In 2017, the US imported some 10 million American flags, and 99.5% of them came from China In 2017, the US imported some 10 million American flags, and 99.5% of them came from China
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India teen is rare survivor of brain-eating amoeba
Read MoreAfnan Jasim, 14, is thought to be just the ninth person in the world to survive the brain infection.Afnan Jasim, 14, is thought to be just the ninth person in the world to survive the brain infection.
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Damage from catastrophic Victorian floods ‘exacerbated’ by bad decisions and systemic failures, inquiry reveals
Read More Preparations, emergency warnings and recovery grants found lacking following long-running investigation into 2022 disaster Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast A major investigation into catastrophic floods reveals confusion about preparations, failures in emergency warnings and clunky access to recovery grants. Flood waters lashed Victoria in October…
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Maduro’s departure ‘irreversible’, says Venezuela opposition leader, as election result protests grow
Read More María Corina Machado says president should understand he lost vote, amid international doubts over victory claim The opposition leader battling to bring the curtains down on Nicolás Maduro’s authoritarian regime has urged the Venezuelan strongman to accept that his exit from power is inevitable. The call came as thousands of protesters hit the…