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Nicki Minaj arrested at Netherlands airport for alleged drug possession
Read More Rapper detained at Schiphol on suspicion of ‘possessing soft drugs’ hours before show in Manchester Nicki Minaj has been arrested at an airport in the Netherlands hours before she was due to perform at Co-op Live in Manchester on Saturday and appeared to livestream the encounter with security staff. The 41-year-old rapper was…
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Walmart Ends Credit Card Partnership With Capital One. What That Means For Shoppers
Read More Walmart has ended a partnership with Capital One that made the banking company the exclusive issuer of Walmart’s consumer credit cards. The companies announced the change in a joint statement Friday. The companies said card-holders can still use their Capital One Walmart Rewards cards, which will continue to accrue rewards unless customers are…
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Rishi Sunak uses Tory donor’s helicopter to fly from North Yorkshire
Read More Exclusive: PM made flying visit to his North Yorkshire constituency, using millionaire’s chopper to return to London Rishi Sunak took a helicopter owned by a millionaire Conservative donor to fly from North Yorkshire to London on Saturday, before appearing at a hastily arranged campaign trip in south London. The prime minister made two…
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Rachel Reeves slams ‘desperate and reckless’ Sunak over £64bn tax pledges
Read More The shadow chancellor has accused Conservatives of making unfunded financial commitments after calling a snap election Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves accuses the Tories of making £64bn of unfunded spending commitments in a “desperate and reckless” effort to rescue their gaffe-strewn general election campaign. Speaking to the Observer, Reeves said that what appeared to…
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At least 20 people killed in huge fire at amusement park in India
Read More Police in Rajkot, Gujarat, say blaze now under control and rescue operation under way At least 20 people, most of them children, have died after a huge fire broke out at an amusement park in western India, police said. The fire erupted at the park in the city of Rajkot in Gujarat state…
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Watch: Smoke and flames at deadly India arcade fire
Read MoreAt least 22 people, including children, have died in a fire at a games arcade in India, local officials say.At least 22 people, including children, have died in a fire at a games arcade in India, local officials say.
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Biden begs crowd to ‘clap’ while delivering West Point commencement address
Read More President addressed ongoing conflicts around the world while reminding West Point cadets about the powerful role the United States plays in global politics President addressed ongoing conflicts around the world while reminding West Point cadets about the powerful role the United States plays in global politics
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Watch: BBC’s Jeremy Bowen at the site of Kharkiv strike
Read MoreThe BBC’s international editor explains how Russia is seizing the opportunity to hit Ukraine in new deadly strikes.The BBC’s international editor explains how Russia is seizing the opportunity to hit Ukraine in new deadly strikes.
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Vessels supporting US-built Gaza aid pier wash away in heavy seas
Read MoreCENTCOM said that four vessels had broken free from their moorings, but that pier was still functional.CENTCOM said that four vessels had broken free from their moorings, but that pier was still functional.
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Democrats demand Alito recuse himself from Trump, Jan 6 cases, citing impartiality concerns over flag scandal
Read More Mr Alito is one of the justices who offered an opinion favouring Donald Trump’s immunity claims — and now his impartiality is being questioned after he flew flags used on Jan 6 at his own home Mr Alito is one of the justices who offered an opinion favouring Donald Trump’s immunity claims —…
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No long-range missiles for Ukraine – Scholz
Read More The German chancellor has said Berlin would have to select Russian targets itself, were it to supply Taurus systems German Chancellor Olaf Scholz has said that the very nature of long-range Taurus missiles, which Ukraine has been requesting for months now, precludes Berlin from supplying them. He has claimed that use of the…
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Robert De Niro Calls Out Trump in New Biden Campaign Ad Titled ‘Snapped’
Read More Actor Robert De Niro lends his voice to a new President Joe Biden re-election campaign ad called “Snapped.” In the 30-second video, De Niro calls out Donald Trump, referring to him as “out of control” and claiming the former U.S. President will stop at nothing to attain “revenge.” [time-brightcove not-tgx=”true”] The Academy-award winning…
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India games arcade fire kills 20
Read MoreThe fire broke out in a gaming zone in the western state of GujaratThe fire broke out in a gaming zone in the western state of Gujarat
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Biden warns new army officers at West Point to be ‘guardians of American democracy’
Read More President entreats graduates at commencement to ‘hold fast’ to oath to US constitution in veiled reference to Trump’s threat to democracy Joe Biden has called newly graduating US military officers the “guardians of American democracy” at a commencement speech at the elite West Point military academy in New York state, where the US…
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Pro-independence leader calls on protesters in New Caledonia to ‘maintain resistance’ against France
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Fire breaks out at amusement park in western India, at least 20 dead
Read MoreThe fire erupted at an amusement park in the city of Rajkot in Gujarat state.The fire erupted at an amusement park in the city of Rajkot in Gujarat state.
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Iran jails father of young man executed over 2022 protests
Read More Mashallah Karami sentenced to six years after pleading for his son’s life to be spared Iranian authorities have jailed a father who campaigned unsuccessfully for clemency for his 22-year-old son after he was sentenced to death in connection with 2022 protests, his lawyer said Saturday. Mashallah Karami was sentenced to six years in…
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Russia hits Kharkiv supermarket – authorities
Read MoreUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said over 200 people could have been inside the home improvement shop.Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said over 200 people could have been inside the home improvement shop.
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Revealed: how Church of England’s ties to chattel slavery went to top of hierarchy
Read More Lambeth Palace documents show purchase of enslaved people in 18th century approved by Anglican archbishop • Life on plantations owned by Church of England missionary arm An archbishop of Canterbury in the 18th century approved payments for the purchase of enslaved people for two sugar plantations in Barbados, documents seen by the Observer…
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Spitfire crashes at memorial event at RAF Coningsby in Lincolnshire
Read More Second world war aircraft was taking part in commemoration of Battle of Britain when incident happened A Spitfire has crashed during an RAF memorial event at an airfield in Lincolnshire. It is understood the plane was taking part in a commemoration of the Battle of Britain at RAF Coningsby. Police and other emergency…
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German minister calls Israeli operation in Rafah illegal
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The exalted goddess and doomsday prophet: inside the cult-like dynamics of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell
Read More Chad Daybell was a self-proclaimed prophet and the patriarch of his family. Yet he’s trying to convince a jury that he let the women in his life make all the decisions. Andrea Cavallier reports Chad Daybell was a self-proclaimed prophet and the patriarch of his family. Yet he’s trying to convince a jury…
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Photos: Up close and personal, cicadas display nature’s artwork
Read MoreWith rich reds, gentle greens and basic blacks, nature’s screaming, crawling artwork is the epitome of rare beauty.With rich reds, gentle greens and basic blacks, nature’s screaming, crawling artwork is the epitome of rare beauty.
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Lib Dems target ‘blue wall’ with blitz of 2m leaflets in Tory heartlands
Read More Seats of Jeremy Hunt and Gillian Keegan included in long-planned assault, as party aims to persuade Labour supporters to lend them their votes More than 2 million leaflets will be distributed by the Liberal Democrats in their target “blue wall” seats this weekend, as the party launches its bid to dislodge some of…
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‘History is written at the dining table’: what 4,000 menus tell us about royals, politicians and society
Read More The bills of fare for dinners with kings, presidents and dictators show how tastes have changed over 150 years On Friday, 22 May 1896, guests of Queen Victoria at Windsor Castle had a lot on their plates. A handwritten menu shows “Her Majesty’s Dinner” offered soup with vermicelli, trout meunière, boudin (black pudding),…
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Slovak PM’s condition improving – hospital
Read More Robert Fico’s medical team has confirmed that he is recovering following an attempted assassination Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico’s condition has improved, the hospital where he is undergoing treatment has said. He is recovering from gunshot wounds after an attempted assassination earlier this month. F.D. Roosevelt University Hospital in Banska Bystrica, Slovakia released…
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United Nations court orders Israel to stop military operations in Rafah
Read MoreThe United Nations’ highest court has ordered Israel to immediately stop military operations in Rafah, but stopped short of demanding a full cease-fire. The court has no enforcement powers, but the measure is the latest legal and diplomatic challenge for Israel amid its war with Hamas.The United Nations’ highest court has ordered Israel to…
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They escaped Russia’s deadly assault on Kharkiv – now these Ukrainians face another catastrophe
Read More People from villages and towns around the region have been forced by their homes by fierce fighting, reports Tom Watling People from villages and towns around the region have been forced by their homes by fierce fighting, reports Tom Watling
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Watch live: Biden delivers commencement address at West Point military academy
Read More Watch live as Joe Biden delivers the commencement speech at the US Military Academy at West Point, New York, on Saturday, 25 May. Watch live as Joe Biden delivers the commencement speech at the US Military Academy at West Point, New York, on Saturday, 25 May.
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Israel continues to bomb Gaza, including Rafah, despite ICJ ruling
Read MoreDozens of Palestinians killed across the besieged territory as Israeli forces hit multiple targets from north to south.Dozens of Palestinians killed across the besieged territory as Israeli forces hit multiple targets from north to south.
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What you can do to try to stay safe when a tornado hits, and also well beforehand
Read MoreExperts say planning before a tornado threatens is key for staying safeExperts say planning before a tornado threatens is key for staying safe
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From first impressions to tactical voting: how the UK election will be won or lost
Read More Barring miracles or disasters on the campaign trail, a change of government appears to be just weeks away Here we go again. For the third time in a row, the general election starting gun has been fired early by a Conservative prime minister. Theresa May started well ahead and nearly lost it all.…
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Germany planning to curb influx of Ukrainian refugees – Welt
Read More The outlet, citing an Interior Ministry spokesperson, reports that Berlin wants an EU-wide sharing mechanism established Germany is seeking to establish an EU-wide migrant sharing mechanism in a bid to check the flow of Ukrainian refugees, Die Welt has reported, citing an Interior Ministry spokesperson. The media outlet suggested that the considerably higher…
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Normandy ironworks repairs famous roof cross damaged in Notre Dame fire
Read MoreIt’s been five years since a fire ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, destroying the building’s roof and spire. Work continues to restore the building to its former glory. Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at the ironworks repairing the cathedral’s famous cross.It’s been five years since a fire ravaged Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris, destroying…
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Ebrahim Raisi: Who was the Iranian president killed in fiery helicopter crash?
Read More An event taking place to mark the death of Raisi in London ended in a clash between pro-Iran supporters and anti-Iranian government protesters An event taking place to mark the death of Raisi in London ended in a clash between pro-Iran supporters and anti-Iranian government protesters
