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Peru president’s brother held in corruption probe
Read MoreNicanor Boluarte’s arrest comes weeks after President Dina Boluarte’s home was raided over corruption allegations.Nicanor Boluarte’s arrest comes weeks after President Dina Boluarte’s home was raided over corruption allegations.
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USC valedictorian whose speech was canceled in Israel row shares redacted version
Read More Asna Tabassum is a Muslim-American student whose remarks were canceled last month over security concerns on University of Southern California’s Los Angeles campus Asna Tabassum is a Muslim-American student whose remarks were canceled last month over security concerns on University of Southern California’s Los Angeles campus
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Video shows bus in Russia plunge off bridge in deadly crash
Read MoreAuthorities in Russia say seven people were killed when a bus swerved through traffic, veered off a bridge in St. Petersburg and plunged into the river below.Authorities in Russia say seven people were killed when a bus swerved through traffic, veered off a bridge in St. Petersburg and plunged into the river below.
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Strobe lights and black outs: Australian power companies seek to reduce bat electrocutions
Read More Loss of habitat and food sources driving fruit bats closer to urban centres, leading to bat deaths, power outages Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast It’s an increasingly frequent occurrence on Australia’s east coast – a fruit bat foraging for food lands on a power line…
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Trump reveals youngest son Barron likes to give him ‘political advice’
Read More Former president made the claim about his 18-year-old son during interview with Pennsylvania radio station Former president made the claim about his 18-year-old son during interview with Pennsylvania radio station
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US report punts on possible Israeli violations of international law in Gaza
Read MoreReport says that incomplete information from Israel made it difficult to assess specific cases of possible violations.Report says that incomplete information from Israel made it difficult to assess specific cases of possible violations.
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From Gwen Stefani to One Piece: The Pop Culture References in Megan Thee Stallion’s ‘Boa’
Read More Megan Thee Stallion’s latest music video for “Boa” released on Friday, leaving anime and video games fans rejoicing at the various references made by the head Hot Nerd herself. The video kicks off with three friends sitting down to play a Jumanji-esque 2D-style video game, before learning that their death in the game…
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The View host puts sordid twist on OJ Simpson’s infamous line for Trump: ‘If the condom don’t fit, then you must acquit’
Read More The panel of the daytime chat show discussed whether former president could be convicted in his hush money trial The panel of the daytime chat show discussed whether former president could be convicted in his hush money trial
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Eurovision final: Seven things to look out for
Read MoreA look at some of the most eye-catching performers, ahead of the grand final on Saturday night.A look at some of the most eye-catching performers, ahead of the grand final on Saturday night.
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Eurovision struggles to keep politics out as Israel controversy hits Malmö
Read More Competing rallies are on the streets, Netherlands’ entrant is under investigation and others complain music is being overshadowed The official motto of the 68th edition of Eurovision is “united by music”, but as the continent’s beglittered and sequined masses descended on the Swedish city of Malmö for Saturday’s grand final, music’s ability to…
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MPs call for levy on arena concert tickets to raise funds for struggling small venues
Read More Trade bodies welcome proposal from cross-party culture committee that would prop up grassroots gig venues without passing cost to consumers A group of MPs are calling for a ticket levy on concerts at UK arenas and stadiums to raise funds for grassroots venues that are struggling with rising costs and the risk of…
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Australia supports revised UN resolution on Palestinian membership
Read More Resolution originally requested ‘favourable’ reconsideration of application but was watered down in last-minute negotiations Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Australia has supported a UN vote on Palestinian membership after the draft resolution was significantly watered down in…
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How One YouTube Video Changed the Course of Internet Culture
Read More On May 10, 2019, the famed YouTube beauty influencer Tati Westbrook posted a 43-minute video that forever changed the course of internet culture. The video, titled “BYE SISTER,” was a takedown of Westbrook’s fellow beauty influencer James Charles, who had, until that point, been her close friend. In the video, Westbrook said her…
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Blinken sends Congress report on Israeli military’s operations in Gaza
Read MoreThe highly anticipated State Department report doesn’t formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.The highly anticipated State Department report doesn’t formally conclude Israel is in violation of U.S. or international law.
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NSW police fights to keep key documents from watchdog regarding death of woman shot with bean bag round
Read More Watchdog wants access to manual on use of ‘less-lethal’ force and personnel logs as part of investigation into Krista Kach’s fatal wounding Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast New South Wales police are fighting a request to hand…
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State Department report criticizes Israel, but doesn’t make conclusions on law of war
Read More Secretary of State Antony Blinken released a report that’s highly critical of the way Israel is carrying out its war in Gaza — but it doesn’t say Israel has broken the rules for using U.S. weapons. Secretary of State Antony Blinken released a report that’s highly critical of the way Israel is carrying…
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Key moments from week four of Trump trial as Stormy Daniels testified about hotel night together
Read More During the third week of testimony, jurors heard from adult film star Stormy Daniels about the night she met Trump and their alleged affair During the third week of testimony, jurors heard from adult film star Stormy Daniels about the night she met Trump and their alleged affair
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Biden faces impeachment over Israel weapons suspension
Read More Republicans are using the Democrats’ own words from the 2019 Trump trial A Republican congressman has filed articles of impeachment against US President Joe Biden for withholding deliveries of weapons to Israel, making a point of using the exact same phrasing the Democrats had used to impeach President Donald Trump. Earlier this week,…
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Biden campaign says stance on Middle East isn’t led by politics
Read More NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Michael Tyler, Biden’s reelection campaign communications director. NPR’s Mary Louise Kelly speaks with Michael Tyler, Biden’s reelection campaign communications director.
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Aid worker describes a Rafah on the edge of catastrophe
Read More Ever since Israel seized control of the Rafah border crossing in Gaza, aid into Gaza has ground to a halt. NPR’s Ari Shapiro checks in with Glia’s director of development, Dorotea Gucciardo in Rafah. Ever since Israel seized control of the Rafah border crossing in Gaza, aid into Gaza has ground to a…
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Multiple plane mishaps revive Boeing scrutiny
Read More An emergency in Japan follows two landing incidents in Türkiye and a crash in Senegal One Boeing-made plane has crashed and three more have suffered technical problems this week, bringing renewed focus on the US aerospace giant’s production woes. A United Airlines 737-800 series passenger jet had to make an emergency landing about…
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US says Israel may have breached international law using American weapons
Read MoreState department says it is “reasonable to assess” that Israel used US-made weapons in ways inconsistent with its legal obligations.State department says it is “reasonable to assess” that Israel used US-made weapons in ways inconsistent with its legal obligations.
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Here Are the Most Popular Baby Names of 2023
Read More The most popular baby names for 2023 are in, and the winners are Olivia and Liam. It’s the fifth year in a row that the names took the top slot. Noah and Emma slid into second place for the second most popular boy and girl names, while Mateo was the only new name…
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Rudy Giuliani suspended by New York radio station over 2020 election lies
Read More WABC owner says Trump ally received warnings not to discuss ‘election fallacies’ and that refusal to do so ‘left me no option’ The former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani’s troubles deepened on Friday when he was suspended by WABC radio, for trying to use his show to discuss the lie that the 2020…
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Rudy Giuliani loses radio show for peddling false claims about 2020 election on air
Read More ‘The Rudy Giuliani Show’ is now no more ‘The Rudy Giuliani Show’ is now no more
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US finds Israel’s use of weapons in Gaza ‘inconsistent’ with human rights law, but will not cut flow of arms
Read More State department also says not enough concrete evidence to link specific US-supplied weapons to violations The US says it is “reasonable to assess” that the weapons it has provided to Israel have been used in ways that are “inconsistent” with international human rights law, but that there is not enough concrete evidence to…
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Biden Won’t Conclude Israel Violated Terms of U.S. Weapons Agreement, Sources Say
Read More (WASHINGTON) A soon-to-be released Biden administration report to Congress does not conclude that Israel has violated the terms for its use of U.S. weapons. That’s according to three people who have been briefed on the national security memorandum to be submitted by Secretary of State Antony Blinken to lawmakers. All three requested anonymity…
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These solar flares may lead to rare Northern Lights
Read MoreUnusual geomagnetic storms may make aurora borealis visible in places where it is not usually seen.Unusual geomagnetic storms may make aurora borealis visible in places where it is not usually seen.
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Bodies of Two Skiers Buried in Utah Avalanche Recovered From Mountain
Read More (SANDY, Utah) — Search crews on Friday recovered the bodies of two backcountry skiers who were swept away and buried by an avalanche in the mountains outside Salt Lake City a day earlier, officials said. The men — 23-year-old Andrew Cameron of Utah and 32-year-old Austin Mallet of Montana — were killed in…
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UNGA votes in favour of expanding Palestine’s rights
Read MoreWith overwhelming support, Palestine has been granted expanded rights and privileges in its status at the UN.With overwhelming support, Palestine has been granted expanded rights and privileges in its status at the UN.
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Thousands of drones put on dazzling display in South Korea
Read MoreA display featuring 4,500 drones flying in intricate formations dazzled spectators in South Korea.A display featuring 4,500 drones flying in intricate formations dazzled spectators in South Korea.
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At least 50 dead after flash flooding in northern Afghanistan
Read More Death toll may rise as search continues for victims under mud and rubble and as more rain approaches At least 50 people, mainly women and children, have been killed in flash flooding in the northern Afghanistan province of Baghlan. The number was confirmed by Hedayatullah Hamdard, the head of the provincial natural disaster…
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Eight hundred protesters attempt to storm German Tesla factory
Read More Demonstrators opposed to expansion of factory near Berlin claim it would damage environment Hundreds of protesters opposed to the expansion of a Tesla plant in Grünheide, near Berlin, clashed with police on Friday as some of them attempted to storm the electric vehicle manufacturing facility. About 800 people took part in the protest,…
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Kylian Mbappe confirms he will leave Paris Saint-Germain at end of season
Read MoreMbappe has so far won six Ligue 1 titles and three French Cups in his seven years at PSG, his hometown club.Mbappe has so far won six Ligue 1 titles and three French Cups in his seven years at PSG, his hometown club.
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Poke the bear and find out: Here’s why the West should finally listen to Russia’s warnings
Read More The latest scuffle over provocations which tested Moscow’s red lines shows that simply brushing off the Kremlin won’t work anymore We have been through an intense, if muffled crisis in the ongoing political-military confrontation between Russia and the West by way of Ukraine. The essence of this crisis is simple: Kiev and its…
