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Hush money judge says Michael Cohen needs to stop talking about Trump
Read More Donald Trump’s legal team has repeatedly tried to gag the former fixer. Proescutors will have to do it themselves Donald Trump’s legal team has repeatedly tried to gag the former fixer. Proescutors will have to do it themselves
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The U.N. General Assembly backs the Palestinians’ membership bid
Read More The assembly voted by a wide margin to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine and called on the Security Council to reconsider the Palestinians’ request to become a U.N. member. (Image credit: Julia Nikhinson) The assembly voted by a wide margin to grant new “rights and privileges” to Palestine and called on…
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Bus Plunges Into River in Russian City of St. Petersburg, Killing Seven
Read More (ST. PETERSBURG, Russia) — A bus veered off a bridge and plunged into a river on Friday in St. Petersburg, Russia’s second-largest city, killing seven people, officials said. The Investigative Committee, Russia’s top criminal investigations body, reported the death toll. It did not state how many others were injured, but the emergencies ministry…
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More than 800 faculty and staff at UCLA call for chancellor’s resignation
Read More Move comes after counter-protesters’ attack on pro-Palestinian student demonstrators and violent police raid on encampment More than 800 faculty and staff at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) have called for the chancellor’s resignation following attacks by counter-protesters on pro-Palestinian student demonstrators and a violent police raid of the Gaza solidarity encampment…
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Police remove Pro-Palestine camps at three US universities
Read More Schools in Arizona, Massachusetts and Pennsylvania have cracked down on tent cities More than 40 people were arrested on Friday as authorities moved to dismantle pro-Palestinian encampments at the University of Pennsylvania, the University of Arizona, and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). Protesters against the Israeli war on Gaza have set up…
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Cold case murder of teen babysitter finally solved after five decades
Read More The 14-year-old was stabbed to death while the children slept nearby The 14-year-old was stabbed to death while the children slept nearby
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At least 50 killed in Afghanistan flash flooding
Read MoreMore than 100 people are injured, according to officials, as torrents of water sweep through entire villages.More than 100 people are injured, according to officials, as torrents of water sweep through entire villages.
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Rafah’s hospitals overwhelmed while food and fuel run out as Israel steps up bombardment
Read More Hospital staff and UN officials say the Israeli assault is piling ‘catastrophe on top of catastrophe’ Hospital staff and UN officials say the Israeli assault is piling ‘catastrophe on top of catastrophe’
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Strong Solar Storm Could Disrupt Communications and Produce Northern Lights in U.S.
Read More (CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.) — An unusually strong solar storm headed toward Earth could produce northern lights in the U.S. this weekend and potentially disrupt power and communications. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued a rare geomagnetic storm watch — the first in nearly 20 years. That was expected to become a warning…
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RFK Jr at odds with VP pick as she teases donation to anti-abortion lawmaker
Read More RFK Jr announced Nicole Shanahan as his running mate in March, calling her ‘exactly the right person’ for the job RFK Jr announced Nicole Shanahan as his running mate in March, calling her ‘exactly the right person’ for the job
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Floods kill 50 people in northern Afghanistan’s Baghlan province
Read MoreOfficials say residents were unprepared for the heavy flash floods, adding that the death toll could rise.Officials say residents were unprepared for the heavy flash floods, adding that the death toll could rise.
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British forces lead dramatic war game in Estonia as Nato seeks to counter Russia threat: ‘We are ready to fight’
Read More Kim Sengupta reports from Nurmsi where he watches troops storming ‘Russian’ positions as part of Nato’s largest military exercises since the end of the Cold War Kim Sengupta reports from Nurmsi where he watches troops storming ‘Russian’ positions as part of Nato’s largest military exercises since the end of the Cold War
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The vulgar court record in Trump’s historic criminal trial
Read More Vulgar phrases from ‘orange turd’ to ‘human toilet’ and ‘Donald Von S***zInPantz’ will live on forever in the court record Vulgar phrases from ‘orange turd’ to ‘human toilet’ and ‘Donald Von S***zInPantz’ will live on forever in the court record
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Northern lights possible in parts of UK over weekend due to solar storm
Read More Storm could trigger displays of aurora through Saturday night in parts of Scotland, Northern Ireland, northern England and Wales A strong solar storm headed towards Earth could allow parts of the UK the chance to see the Northern lights this weekend. The Met Office said space weather experts had issued a rare severe…
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Author Viet Thanh Nguyen discusses ‘The Sympathizer’ and his escape from Vietnam
Read More Nguyen and his family fled their village in South Vietnam in 1975. Now his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel has been adapted into a series on HBO and MAX. Originally broadcast in 2016. Nguyen and his family fled their village in South Vietnam in 1975. Now his Pulitzer Prize-winning novel has been adapted into a…
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UN assembly urges Palestine membership after vote
Read MorePassing the resolution is seen as symbolic, as the US is likely to use its veto in the Security Council.Passing the resolution is seen as symbolic, as the US is likely to use its veto in the Security Council.
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Abigail Disney evokes Old Yeller in plea to reject Republicans after Kristi Noem kills dog
Read More Exclusive: great-niece of Walt Disney issues appeal to appalled voters on behalf of Progressive Change Campaign Committee Evoking the classic Disney tearjerker Old Yeller, in which a family is forced to put down their beloved dog, the US film-maker and campaigner Abigail Disney exhorted voters to oppose the Republican party of Kristi Noem,…
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UN general assembly votes to back Palestinian bid for membership
Read More Assembly votes 143 to nine, with 25 abstentions, signalling Israel’s growing isolation on the world stage The UN general assembly has voted overwhelmingly to back the Palestinian bid for full UN membership, in a move that signalled Israel’s growing isolation on the world stage amid global alarm over the war in Gaza and…
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Environmental activists smash case holding copy of Magna Carta
Read MoreVideo posted online shows the Rev. Sue Parfitt and Judy Bruce gluing themselves to the display.Video posted online shows the Rev. Sue Parfitt and Judy Bruce gluing themselves to the display.
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Crucial State Department report expected to absolve Israel of breaking international law in Gaza
Read More The long-anticipated report had been delayed for several days The long-anticipated report had been delayed for several days
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Friends and family of murdered Mexico surfers say the men weren’t reckless, they were nature lovers
Read More After the brutal murders of three men on a surfing trip in Baja last month, loved ones are finding comfort that surfers have been traveling to the region for decades. Andrea Cavallier reports After the brutal murders of three men on a surfing trip in Baja last month, loved ones are finding comfort…
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China’s Xi leaves Hungary as he concludes a 5-day visit to Europe
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Jimmy Kimmel roasts Trump for ‘falling asleep while Stormy Daniels testified about sleeping with him’
Read More Late-night host relished the details of Stormy Daniels’ testimony Late-night host relished the details of Stormy Daniels’ testimony
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Seth Meyers mocks Marjorie Taylor Greene over Trump’s ‘backhanded compliment’
Read More The comedian showed a clip of the former president calling her an ‘incredible woman’ The comedian showed a clip of the former president calling her an ‘incredible woman’
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Facing a ‘national emergency,’ South Korea president urges citizens to have more babies
Read More If South Korea doesn’t reverse its current low birth rate, the country’s population will drop dramatically in coming decades. If South Korea doesn’t reverse its current low birth rate, the country’s population will drop dramatically in coming decades.
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Catalan election gives voters chance to leave ‘lost decade’, says Salvador Illa
Read More Socialist frontrunner says region ready to ‘unite’, rather than focus on divisive politics that has plunged country into crisis Catalan’s election offers voters a chance to leave behind a “lost decade” of unstable and divisive rule by pro-independence parties and instead choose a government that will focus on unity and improving “neglected” public…
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Russian forces try to break through Ukraine’s defences around Kharkiv
Read More Kyiv sends reinforcements to the border area and evacuates some citizens – as it repels Moscow’s troops who are seeking to increase the pressure on Ukraine’s second city Kyiv sends reinforcements to the border area and evacuates some citizens – as it repels Moscow’s troops who are seeking to increase the pressure on…
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United Nations General Assembly backs Palestinian bid for membership
Read MoreResolution does not give Palestine full UN membership, but recognises them as qualified to join and extends rights.Resolution does not give Palestine full UN membership, but recognises them as qualified to join and extends rights.
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Deaf girl’s parents amazed as gene therapy lets her hear for first time
Read MoreThe parents of a U.K. toddler say it’s “absolutely mind-blowing” to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.The parents of a U.K. toddler say it’s “absolutely mind-blowing” to see their daughter, enrolled in a gene therapy trial, hear for the first time.
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The Circle’s Quori-Tyler Bullock on Whether the Most Threatening Players Can Ever Win
Read More One of the joys of watching reality competition shows is seeing how they evolve over time, adding new dimensions to the game and offering avenues for new ways of playing. Sometimes, that means new twists: Survivor introduced Hidden Immunity Idols in Season 11 and the “Shot in the Dark” mechanic in Season 41,…
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The Controversy Over a New Population Study From India
Read More A working paper from an independent body that gives economic advice to the Indian government has published controversial findings that critics say could sow communal discord between Hindus and Muslims during the ongoing parliamentary elections. The paper, titled “Share of religious minorities: A cross-country analysis,” was published on May 7 by the Economic…
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Steve Bannon will be jailed after court upholds contempt of Congress charge
Read More Bannon is a former adviser to Donald Trump Bannon is a former adviser to Donald Trump
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Growing tension after U.S. pauses delivery of certain weapons to Israel over Rafah
Read MoreWith no cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas during its latest round of talks, Israel has launched new strikes on Rafah. Friday is the one-week deadline Israel gave to Hamas for a cease-fire deal before an offensive on the southern Gaza city. President Biden has warned Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu not to invade.With no…
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Eurovision ‘incident’ prevents Dutch rehearsal
Read MoreJoost Klein’s props were being set up when a production manager indicated they should be removed.Joost Klein’s props were being set up when a production manager indicated they should be removed.
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Bus plunges into river in central St Petersburg killing at least three
Read More Russian officials say nine people were recovered from Moika after vehicle veered off bridge A bus veered off a bridge in St Petersburg, Russia, killing at least three people and leaving six others injured on Friday, officials have said. The emergencies ministry said rescuers removed nine people from the water, three of whom…
