James Comer Says DOJ May Reopen Epstein Investigation as Lawmakers Push for Further Review House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer, a Republican from Kentucky, has said he is “very confident” that the US Department of Justice will be forced to reopen its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein after his committee submits a list […]

Trump Warns Iran of Severe Response as Talks Continue Over Strait of Hormuz Reopening US President Donald Trump has said a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz could be reached as early as Wednesday, but warned Iran that it would face a forceful response if negotiations fail. Speaking on the ongoing diplomatic efforts, Trump […]

Rep. Chuck Edwards Ends Reelection Campaign After Ethics Panel Report on Staffer Allegations Republican Rep. Chuck Edwards of North Carolina has announced that he will not seek reelection after a congressional ethics panel found “substantial evidence” that he engaged in unwanted advances toward two female staff members. Edwards, who represents North Carolina’s 11th Congressional District, […]

Stray SpaceX Rocket Stage Believed to Have Crashed Into the Moon A large piece of a discarded SpaceX rocket is believed to have slammed into the Moon after more than a year drifting through space, marking one of the rare instances of an unintended human made object impacting the lunar surface. Scientists say the collision […]

Alexandra Eala Makes History as First Filipino to Win WTA Singles Title Alexandra Eala has become the first Filipino player to win a Women’s Tennis Association WTA Tour-level singles title after defeating top seed Jessica Pegula in the rain-delayed final of the 2026 Washington Open. Eala staged an impressive comeback to defeat Pegula 4-6, 6 […]

US Military Sought ‘Creative and Unconventional’ Ways to Pressure Iran, Source Says A senior officer at the US Central Command CENTCOM reportedly asked military analysts for “new creative and unconventional ways” to pressure and punish Iran as part of the Trump administration’s campaign against Tehran, according to a source familiar with the matter. The request […]

U.S. Buys Japanese Yen in Rare Currency Market Intervention, Trump Says The United States has purchased the Japanese yen for the first time in more than a decade in a rare bilateral intervention aimed at supporting Japan’s currency, President Donald Trump announced on Sunday. Trump described the move as “a signal of friendship” toward Japan, […]

Sony and Marvel’s ‘Spider-Man Brand New Day’ Delivers Second-Biggest North American Opening Even Sony Pictures and Marvel Studios’ Spider-Man: Brand New Day has swung into the record books, earning an estimated $355 million during its opening weekend in North America, according to industry experts. The impressive debut ranks as the second-largest opening weekend in North […]

The overlooked fitness skill that becomes more important with age When people think about staying healthy and fit as they grow older, they often focus on maintaining strength, flexibility, mobility and cardiovascular fitness. However, experts say another important ability reaction time is often overlooked, despite playing a major role in everyday safety, movement and brain […]

Oprah Winfrey’s South Africa girls’ school to close after nearly 20 years US media personality Oprah Winfrey has announced that the girls’ boarding school she founded in South Africa nearly two decades ago will close next year, marking the end of an ambitious educational project aimed at empowering young women from disadvantaged backgrounds.The Oprah Winfrey […]

Trump says Hamas agrees to Gaza disarmament plan as ceasefire efforts continue US President Donald Trump has announced that the Board of Peace has reached an agreement for the “complete disarmament” of Hamas and other armed groups in Gaza, in what he described as a major step towards ending the conflict in the territory. A […]

Anthropic reveals AI models breached three organisations during cybersecurity tests Artificial intelligence company Anthropic has disclosed that some of its Claude AI models gained unauthorised access to the computer systems of three organisations during routine cybersecurity testing, with the incidents going unnoticed until an internal review prompted by a similar disclosure from rival OpenAI. According […]

US State Department apologises over mislabelled Africa map The United States Department of State has apologised after displaying a map of Africa that incorrectly labelled every highlighted country during an international AIDS conference in Rio de Janeiro, describing the incident as “an unfortunate error” caused by last-minute changes to a presentation. The flawed map was […]

U.S. Military Launches Strikes on Iran Following Alleged Attack on American Forces The United States military says it has begun carrying out strikes against Iran in what officials describe as a response to an attempted surprise attack on American forces stationed in the Middle East. According to the U.S. Central Command CENTCOM, the operation targeted […]

Anthony Fauci Refuses to Answer Questions at U.S. Senate COVID-19 Hearing Former top U.S. health official Dr. Anthony Fauci refused to answer questions during a U.S. Senate hearing examining the origins of COVID-19, invoking his Fifth Amendment right against self incrimination. In his opening statement, Fauci said he feared his testimony could be used in […]

US Military Intercepts Iranian ‘Surprise Attack’ Targeting American Forces in Middle East The United States military has successfully intercepted an Iranian “surprise attack” targeting American forces in the Middle East, according to the US Central Command CENTCOM. The operation involved the detection and destruction of multiple incoming threats before they could cause damage to US […]

Four Women Accuse Jared Leto of Criminal Sexual Conduct Four women have accused actor and musician Jared Leto of criminal sexual conduct, with the allegations featured in a new BBC investigation. The women alleged that the incidents took place between 2002 and 2016, when some of them were teenagers, and described claims including sexual misconduct, […]

Four in Five Toddler Foods Sold in US Are Ultraprocessed, Study Finds A new study has found that a large majority of foods marketed for toddlers in the United States are ultraprocessed, raising concerns among researchers about the nutritional quality of products designed for young children. The research, which examined more than 2,700 toddler food […]

Carly Simon Reveals Parkinson’s Diagnosis, Says She Is Adjusting to Life With the Condition Singer-songwriter Carly Simon has revealed that she has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, saying she is learning to adapt to the challenges of living with the condition. The Grammy Award-winning artist, known for a career spanning more than five decades, shared […]

Johnson & Johnson Offers Up to $5.5 Billion to Settle Talc Cancer Lawsuits Johnson & Johnson has offered to pay up to $5.5 billion to resolve tens of thousands of lawsuits alleging that its talc-based products, including its once-iconic baby powder, caused ovarian cancer. The proposed settlement is part of the company’s ongoing effort to […]

Former Biden Audio Recordings Revive Debate Over Classified Documents, Memory Newly released audio recordings of former U.S. President Joe Biden’s interviews with his biographer, Mark Lewis Zwonitzer, appear to reinforce key findings made by former Special Counsel Robert Hur in his 2024 investigation into Biden’s handling of classified documents. The recordings, released by the conservative […]

One Suspect in Custody After Deadly Seattle Festival Shooting Seattle Mayor Katie Wilson has confirmed that one suspect is in police custody following a deadly shooting near the Seattle Center during the annual Bite of Seattle food festival. Authorities are continuing to search for at least one additional person believed to have been involved in […]

Three Killed, Four Injured in Shooting at Seattle Food Festival At least three people were killed and four others injured, including a two-year-old child, after a shooting erupted near the Seattle Center during the annual Bite of Seattle food festival, prompting a major police response and renewed concerns over gun violence in the U.S. city. […]

Teen Suspect Pleads Guilty in Deadly 2024 Georgia High School Shooting A teenager accused of carrying out a deadly shooting at a Georgia high school in 2024 has pleaded guilty to all charges, as victims’ families prepare to address the court during sentencing proceedings. The suspect, Colt Gray, pleaded guilty to 55 counts connected to […]