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The menswear guy is so over the sartorial scandal in Congress.... Read more »

The Alabama senator disdains the politics of hate, rarely mentions her party’s frontrunner and favors robust aid to Ukraine. That positions her well to lead a party digging out from Trumpism.... Read more »

“If it’s true that the left is not appealing to the working class, then that is a failure of the left and not of the working class,” says Freddie deBoer.... Read more »

Now the victim wants to change the way we investigate alleged foreign ops.... Read more »

Here’s what launched the militant union leader toward a historic strike.... Read more »

There’s more than one reason the ex-president doesn’t want to attend the GOP debate at the Reagan presidential library.... Read more »

Ignore today’s announcement. He’ll never give up power.... Read more »

The only cause that really matters to most Republicans now is Trump himself.... Read more »

Whether Trump wins or not, the GOP plans a renewed assault on his nemesis, the “deep state.” Can conservatives train enough loyalists to actually get the job done?... Read more »

An ambitious new antitrust playbook could reshape our economy — or completely backfire.... Read more »

The alliance knows how to defend democracies from the outside, but can’t promote democracy from within.... Read more »

Two years since the chaotic withdrawal of American troops from Afghanistan, the world has moved on. But one Afghan family with a very sick little girl is still waiting — and hoping — to move to the U.S.... Read more »

Hip-hop was rooted in politics and social justice and a diversity of voices. But now, at 50, has it become a minstrel show?... Read more »

On his way to the golf course, former Sen. Bob Corker explained why the Senate has become miserable for politicians seeking bipartisan work.... Read more »

Toronto Police made an arrest late Saturday night after a man was stabbed in East York. Police received reports at 10:20 p.m. of an altercation between two males at Donlands Ave. and Plains Rd. Officers at the scene located a male in his 30s with non-life threatening injuries and he... Read more »

TORONTO — Chad Kelly threw two touchdown passes as the Toronto Argonauts defeated the Hamilton Tiger-Cats 29-14 on Saturday night to sweep the season series. Toronto (12-1) earned its first four-game sweep of Hamilton since 2006. The Argos have downed their arch rivals in six straight contests and 10-of-11 overall,... Read more »

LAS VEGAS — Canadian featherweight Charles (Air) Jourdain made short work of Ricardo (Carcacinha) Ramos on Saturday, submitting the Brazilian in the first round on a UFC Fight Night card. Jourdain (15-6-1) scored with some early body kicks and punches. And when Ramos tried to take him down, the Canadian... Read more »

Yes, it’s the middle of a wild-card race for the Toronto Blue Jays, a potential thriller with many more twists and turns awaiting as we move into the final seven games of the season. But it was a different kind of wild that resulted in what, given the timing, had... Read more »

WOKE CANADA Is there any key country remaining with which Trudeau has not played a role in damaging Canada’s relationship? Whether a request for LNG, lectures on gender, climate change, or foreign affairs interference, our narcissistic, incompetent PM is implicated. Prior to the latest exchanges with India had been Melanie... Read more »

A 25-year-old Coquitlam, B.C., man has been charged with first-degree murder in the shooting death of RCMP officer Rick O’Brien. Police allege Nicholas Bellemare fatally shot the Ridge Meadows RCMP constable on Friday in Coquitlam during a drug investigation originating in Maple Ridge, B.C. The Integrated Homicide Investigation Team and... Read more »

A 33-year-old man is accused of pretending to be a police officer and sexually assaulting a young teenage stranger in Brampton on Thursday. Peel Regional Police say a 13-year-old girl was walking through a plaza near Bovaird Dr. and Mountainash Rd. — east of Torbram Rd. — around 4:45 p.m.... Read more »

Two groups in the Canadian Sikh diaspora are calling for Canada’s political parties to “present a united front” on India after Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a “potential link” between the shooting death of a local leader and the Indian government. In a joint statement, the Ontario Gurdwaras Committee and... Read more »

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vetoed a bill to require human drivers on board self-driving trucks, a measure that union leaders and truck drivers said would save hundreds of thousands of jobs in the state. The legislation vetoed Friday night would have banned self-driving trucks weighing more... Read more »

ORLANDO, Fla. — SpaceX’s reusability juggernaut kept rolling with a Space Coast launch Saturday night that marked the 200th time the company has relied on a previously launched booster to … Click to Continue »... Read more »

The Texas Longhorns were the darlings of college football after their upset win over the Alabama Crimson Tide in Week 2. Then after a bit of a stumble in their … Click to Continue »... Read more »

The No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes escaped Notre Dame Stadium with a touchdown run by running back Chip Trayanum with one second left. However, none of it could have happened … Click to Continue »... Read more »

SAN DIEGO — All it took to end the San Diego Padres’ last-gasp winning streak was making sure their record-setting futility in extra innings continued. The Cardinals blew a lead … Click to Continue »... Read more »

Richie Palacios hit a tiebreaking sacrifice fly in the 11th inning Saturday night and the visiting St. Louis Cardinals went on to a 5-2 victory over San Diego, ending the … Click to Continue »... Read more »

Another Saturday, another win for the Texas Longhorns as they opened Big-12 play on the road at McLane Stadium and dominated the Baylor Bears 38-6 in what could be the … Click to Continue »... Read more »

The No. 6 Ohio State Buckeyes pulled off one of their most impressive regular season wins in the Ryan Day era on Saturday night, walking off the No. 9 Notre … Click to Continue »... Read more »

Ohio State 17, Notre Dame 14: Quick Thoughts Pete Fiutak on X | CFN on X College Football News on Facebook (Yeah, it actually can't be lost in all of … Click to Continue »... Read more »

Quarterback Tayven Jackson found an open DeQuece Carter for a two-point conversion in the fourth overtime as Indiana staved off an upset with a sloppy 29-27 victory over Akron on … Click to Continue »... Read more »

Florida State battled, clawed, and willed its way to a monumental step for the program under head coach Mike Norvell. After trailing 10-0, the Seminoles responded to take the contest … Click to Continue »... Read more »

Clayton Kershaw pitched five scoreless innings in what could have been the final regular-season home start of his career as the Los Angeles Dodgers earned a 7-0 victory over the … Click to Continue »... Read more »

Brayan Vera and Justen Glad each scored in the second half to rally Real Salt Lake to a 2-1 victory over the Vancouver Whitecaps in Sandy, Utah, on Saturday night. … Click to Continue »... Read more »

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers are quickly developing into one of the surprises across the league after starting off 2-0. After knocking off the Minnesota Vikings and Chicago Bears, the Buccaneers … Click to Continue »... Read more »

Four program-defining winning streaks came to an abrupt end for the Sacramento State football program Saturday afternoon in the Pacific Northwest. No. 7 Idaho beat the No. 4 Hornets 36-27 … Click to Continue »... Read more »

The repatriation ceremony at the San Bernardino County Museum was timed to coincide with the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month in the US and Mexican Independence Day... Read more »

The seven drawings, seized from public and private collections throughout the US, are collectively valued at nearly $10m... Read more »

Amoako Boafo and other African art stars were flying the flag for the next generation of talent at Accra Cultural Week... Read more »

Mondrian, Magritte and Freud are among the masterpieces acquired by the sanctioned Russian billionaire, according to a report by The Guardian... Read more »

The first exhibition on Vincent’s visit to Drenthe, where art consoled him after a failed love affair... Read more »

Investigations into the extent of the damage to historic buildings and artefacts has begun, while experts warn it is critical to find long-term solutions to counter the rising threat of climate change... Read more »

Visitors queued to walk through Imponderabilia, the 1977 piece featuring a naked couple... Read more »

Plus, remembering Fernando Botero and a pioneering Barkley L. Hendricks portrait... Read more »

MEPs back new support measures for creatives following Spain's Statute of the Artist decree, now in political limbo... Read more »

The new Art Charter for Climate Action unites over 1,000 global members committed to system-wide change... Read more »

The delicately carved choker necklace was found during excavations for the Maya Train project in the Yucatán Peninsula... Read more »

An exhibition at London's Dulwich Picture Gallery will look at the “varied and important place occupied by women” in the life and work of the Flemish Baroque master... Read more »

The artefacts, dating from the third millenium BC, will remain in New York as Yemen’s civil war drags on... Read more »

A single thief allegedly maneuvered the 250-pound sculpture, dating from Japan’s Edo Period, out of the Barakat Gallery’s backyard and into a rental truck... Read more »

Insights into crisis response team structure and communication strategies... Read more »

“As I have said from the beginning of my tenure as Chief of Police, racist comments and behavior by department employees will not be tolerated,” said Seattle Police Chief Adrian Diaz... Read more »

A premature rush to routinely dispatch psychologists and social workers to the scene of potentially lethal police-citizen encounters may be a matter of misapplied good intentions... Read more »

While in the precinct cells, the suspect began to act disorderly and bit off a portion of a sergeant’s finger causing a serious physical injury, said police... Read more »

"It didn't go well," Chief Joshua Clayton said; the man triggered an alarm with his cries of pain after dangling upside down... Read more »

Enrique Sanchez-Arias was booked into the Sonoma County jail on suspicion of felony possession and transportation of a controlled substance... Read more »

The battery-powered Power Wheels Jeep has a top speed of 5 mph and no lights... Read more »

The three weeks of pre-academy training for Santa’s Ana Police recruits is designed to test their ability to perform in tense situations... Read more »

Explore hot topics in the multifaceted conversation around drug use in today's society... Read more »

Fire, EMS and law enforcement personnel can play an important role in the layers of safety that protect religious gatherings in the event of an emergency... Read more »

The popular series follows Richland County Sheriff’s Department investigators as they work missing persons cases... Read more »

The app, called Safe Stop, works on a two-way connection where the driver would start the call with the deputy after being pulled over... Read more »

Shortly after the suspect’s car was pinned by the pickup truck, he began to surrender but got stuck while climbing out of the window... Read more »

The controller notified the sheriff's office that there wasn’t sufficient evidence to account for 76 of its guns and 109 weapons that were surrendered to the office... Read more »

Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Anitta and Jung Kook of BTS took the stage at the 2023 Global Citizen Festival, and the entire event was broadcast to the world.... Read more »

If you could venture deep into the waters of the Bay Area coast, you'd find a hidden world of magnificent sea creatures and more. It's a protected gem that's also a critical marine habitat.... Read more »

The Houston-area family accuses Gov. Greg Abbott and AG Ken Paxton of failing to enforce the CROWN Act, the new state law that outlaws racial discrimination based on hairstyles.... Read more »

Although today is a Spare The Air day, the haze over the Bay Area is getting thinner, and our air quality is gradually improving.... Read more »

Former President Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn, took a ride through the Plains Peanut Festival in Plains, Georgia, the Carter Center said.... Read more »

Twin sisters inspired by a family trip create Boho Latina, a pop-up and online boutique selling unique, hand-made macramé products.... Read more »

When Justin Schuck called the police to report he had located his stolen camera and gear worth $24,000, he was frustrated by the response he received. Police knew the location he was talking about as a "known fencing operation." So why hasn't it been shut down?... Read more »

The lineup includes Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ms. Lauryn Hill, Anitta and Jung Kook of BTS.... Read more »

San Francisco Supervisor Dean Preston took to X to urge the city to launch a campaign telling visitors not to leave things in their cars. It got noticed by Elon Musk, who said he'd donate $100,000 to help defeat him in the next election.... Read more »

PG&E says the rate increases are necessary to put 21,000 miles of power lines underground, but adds that the plan isn't enough to pay for all the necessary enhancements to reduce wildfire risk in California.... Read more »

Seeing or smelling smoke? Well, it's from wildfires burning in Northern California and Oregon. A Spare the Air Alert is in effect through Saturday.... Read more »

San Francisco has one of the smallest urban tree canopies among big cities, at just 13.7%. This is measured by the amount of land covered by trees when viewed from above. The national average is just over 27%.... Read more »

Actress Kaitlyn Dever takes on aliens in the new sci-fi thriller "No One Will Save You." The film is not your typical aliens-come-to-Earth movie. Dever does much of the movie with virtually no dialogue. Filmmaker Brian Duffield is the movie's mastermind.... Read more »

Mexican pizza, in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, features authentic flavors from Oaxaca.... Read more »

Pebble only has about 15,000 users, but that’s intentional. The co-founders of this new social media platform, known until earlier this week as T2, wanted to move slowly and build it right—not move fast and break things.Read more...... Read more »

Hello, fellow humans! Hope you’re enjoying the new, limited Saturday edition of the Daily Brief, which is focused on AI, though, we promise, written by actual people. Read more...... Read more »

An intense summer of wildfires, flooding, and record scorching heat may transition into another season of terrible weather. El Niño, a natural climate pattern which warms the Earth, will bring a mild and wet winter for many, but also a prolonged, colder winter for others. Meteorologists are forecasting that parts... Read more »

Hurone AI, a Seattle-based oncology software startup, has started testing the use of artificial intelligence in the remote monitoring of cancer patients in Nigeria and Kenya.Read more...... Read more »

Microsoft revealed yesterday (Sept. 21) the expansion of its AI Copilot capabilities, following Google’s announcement earlier in the week that Bard can now be used with its apps, including Gmail, YouTube, and Drive. It’s the latest in a string of tech companies racing to find ways to integrate AI into... Read more »

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The US is making a major investment in ramping up domestic production of rare earth magnets to reduce its reliance on China. But in a reminder of how entrenched China is in the global rare earth supply chains, the company that Washington has tapped for a new factory has a... Read more »

Nobody would fault you for having a dodgy definition of a Luddite. In modern usage, the term is sometimes dropped in cocktail-party chatter, a fancy little thing that arrives wrapped in prosciutto and speared with a twirly toothpick. Ah, yes, he’s such a Luddite, one party passerby might say, plucking... Read more »

Brightline, the first new private passenger rail service in the US in a century when it started service in 2018, is about to make its inaugural high-speed journey between Miami and Orlando on Sept. 22. The rail service has been operating in Florida since 2018, but the new route connects... Read more »

With a net worth of $17 billion, Rupert Murdoch is one of the world’s richest men. And somehow, that figure undersells his influence. Murdoch, who stepped down today from the boards of Fox Corp. and News Corp., has used his media empire to wield more influence over the right-wing politics... Read more »

There’s a special delivery arriving this weekend: A sample of an asteroid collected 220 million miles from Earth when NASA snagged it in 2020. Read more...... Read more »

A Fortune 500 enterprise software company paired thousands of its customer service agents with a generative artificial intelligence tool to bolster customer connections. The results were enough to catch anyone’s attention.Read more...... Read more »

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Officials at the US Federal Reserve predicted that the rate of average annual inflation will come down to 2% in 2026, as the central bank’s monetary policy committee left rates unchanged in September.Read more...... Read more »

The NJ senator denounced the federal bribery and fraud charges as “an active smear campaign.“... Read more »

A staffer at ‘Big Brother’s EFourum’ says they were expected to pass notes from Brand to certain female audience members.... Read more »

The Duchess of Sussex has withdrawn an application to trademark her podcast's name.... Read more »

The president’s visit comes one day before the GOP frontrunner gives a primetime address in Detroit.... Read more »

Turner's “Dark Phoenix” co-star boosted author Roxane Gay's claims of “transparent attempts at PR manipulation” against the singer.... Read more »

In a bridge-burning interview, the Pose and American Horror Story star explains how and why she decided to air her alleged experiences with Ryan Murphy and Emma Roberts.... Read more »

The evidence against Bob Menendez does not look good.... Read more »

He also, not surprisingly, demanded that lawmakers who’d tested positive for the virus gather in the Oval Office.... Read more »

“I’m going to continue to put on and represent and create safe spaces for Black fat women because that’s what the fuck I do,” the performer said while accepting the Quincy Jones Humanitarian Award on Thursday.... Read more »

The governor is starting to see his will defied by Republicans, even in his home state. It’s no wonder he’s staking his presidential bid on Iowa.... Read more »

They were spotted walking a dog and kissing in London.... Read more »

“It’s just time to stop, I didn’t actually want to go this thin but it just happened," the former co-host of The Talk said.... Read more »

The message is strong: (Haim) sisters before misters (perfectly fine).... Read more »

We say farewell to the Netflix hit, one of TV’s wokest (and horniest) shows.... Read more »

SINGAPORE - To "eat snake" in local parlance would mean to slack off, but a king cobra was recently made to work hard for its meal, a fellow reptile in the form of a python. The two snakes were locked in a fang-tastic battle that was literally full of twists... Read more »

SUZUKA, Japan - Max Verstappen told Red Bull's doubters to "go suck on an egg" after taking a dominant Japanese Grand Prix pole position a week after the team's record run of 15 wins in a row ended in Singapore. The runaway Formula One championship leader's lap of one minute 28.877... Read more »

He was out for a morning walk when he saw a peculiar sight — a man making his way down into a canal to release a styrofoam box filled with fish. The incident occurred on Thursday (Sept 21) morning at 9am around Block 25 Ghim Moh Link, Shin Min Daily News reported.... Read more »

SINGAPORE - A 25-year-old man was arrested for suspected drink-driving offences, following a late-night car chase this week involving at least five traffic police motorcycles and a police car. The police said that at about 1.45am on Thursday (Sept 21), Traffic Police officers had directed a car to stop at... Read more »

A man allegedly tripped a woman outside Clarke Quay Central on Sept 13, causing her to fall and injure her knee. The woman told Stomp they were passing each other when the man 'maliciously' tripped her outside the main entrance of the mall. "I was passing by this guy, a... Read more »

Support Singapore food, especially when in New York. Dr Maliki Osman, Second Minister for Education and Second Minister for Foreign Affairs, recently tried out a Singapore-style street food market in Manhattan, New York, he shared in a video post on Facebook on Thursday (Sept 21). "This is a place called the Urban... Read more »

A Singaporean on a career break has opened up about her distressing experience during a solo trip in Johor Bahru. The woman, who only wanted to be known as Alayna, said a private-hire driver first asked her why she's vacationing alone in a "dangerous place like JB", and if she's scared... Read more »

A Foodpanda delivery rider was at a loss when the back tyre of his power-assisted bicycle (PAB) suddenly punctured while he was in the middle of delivering food. Stomp contributor Peter Yeo shared with Stomp that was in the midst of delivering two food orders in the early hours of... Read more »

SINGAPORE — Regional food delivery provider foodpanda laid off an undisclosed number of Asia-Pacific staff on Friday (Sept 22), as it continues to face pressure to streamline its operations despite at least two previous rounds of layoffs in the past year. "In the coming days and weeks, our focus is on... Read more »

The death toll from heavy rains that lashed most of Spain last weekend rose to five Friday after police recovered the bodies of two men who had been reported missing. And fears were growing for the fate of a sixth... The post Death toll from heavy rains in Spain rises... Read more »

A Dane who claims he was jailed due to work spying on IS group jihadists wraps up his court case Friday aimed at forcing Danish authorities to confirm his story — or not. A ruling in favour of Ahmed Samsam... The post Jihadist or undercover agent? Danish court to decide... Read more »

“Eleven people commit suicide every day in Spain, the number is growing and the necessary measures are not being taken,” said Victoria de la Serna, 63, whose son took his own life over a decade ago. And she’s outraged by... The post As suicides rise, Spain seeks answers despite social... Read more »

Spain player Jenni Hermoso has filed a criminal complaint over suspended football chief Luis Rubiales’s kiss on her lips at the Women’s World Cup final, prosecutors said Wednesday. Prosecutors at Spain’s top criminal court opened a preliminary investigation last week... The post Spain’s Hermoso files complaint over Rubiales’ kiss appeared... Read more »

Spain said Wednesday it would keep watch to ensure the “strategic autonomy” of Telefonica after Saudi Telecom (STC) acquired a significant stake in the Spanish telco giant, becoming its largest shareholder. In an announcement late Tuesday, STC said it had... The post Spain says to remain vigilant over STC-Telefonica tieup... Read more »

Perched 1,800 metres (about 6,000 feet) from France’s border with Spain is the emerald Areau lake — whose colour experts blame on minnows used by anglers as live bait. “When one sees these fish in the mountain lakes, we see... The post Minnows blamed for algae-filled French, Spanish lakes appeared... Read more »

Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont, who emerged as kingmaker after Spain’s inconclusive July election, demanded an amnesty Tuesday for hundreds of activists facing legal action over the region’s failed 2017 secession bid. Puigdemont, 60, said the “complete abandonment of judicial... The post Catalan leader demands ‘amnesty’ to support Spain’s Sanchez... Read more »

The European Union’s top diplomat confirmed on Tuesday that Johan Floderus, a Swedish diplomat working for the EU, has been held captive in Iran for more than 500 days. Arriving at a meeting on development in the Spanish city of... The post Borrell confirms Swedish EU diplomat held in Iran... Read more »

Catalonia’s separatist leader Carles Puigdemont demanded Tuesday an amnesty for hundreds of activists facing legal action over a failed 2017 separatist bid in the northeastern region of Spain. Puigdemont said the “complete abandonment of judicial proceedings” against Catalan separatists was... The post Catalan separatis leader demands Spanish ‘amnesty’ appeared first... Read more »

The political climate in Armenia is currently a hotbed of tension, as Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan finds himself embroiled in the ongoing crisis in Nagorno-Karabakh. The situation has reached a critical juncture, eliciting widespread public discontent and igniting protests in the capital city of Yerevan. Once celebrated for spearheading the... Read more »

In a recent press conference following her speech at the United Nations, Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina made a bold statement, dismissing the weight of any sanctions imposed by the United States or any other entity. This audacious stance is not business as usual and should not be taken lightly... Read more »

The Rupee-Rouble deal between Russia and India is in jeopardy due to the presence of USD 147 billion worth of surplus Indian Rupees in Russia’s Indian bank accounts. External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar held discussions with Sergey Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, on the sidelines of the East Asia and... Read more »

In a recent development that has sent ripples through the international community, a covert arms deal between Pakistan and Ukraine has come to light. Initially reported by The Intercept, the arrangement allows Pakistan to sell approximately $900 million worth of munitions to Ukraine, while simultaneously securing crucial IMF loans to... Read more »

The forthcoming Durango Casino & Resort in Nevada, Las Vegas has garnered an overwhelming response in terms of job applications. The $780-million project by Station Casinos has received a staggering 25,000 job applications ahead of its grand opening scheduled for November 20, 2023. This surge in interest comes after the... Read more »

In a complex geopolitical landscape, Poland finds itself grappling with a multifaceted relationship with Ukraine, its eastern neighbor embroiled in a war with Russia. Polish President Andrzej Duda recently expressed concerns about Ukraine’s situation, likening it to a “drowning man” that could potentially pull Poland into the depths of conflict.... Read more »

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is on a diplomatic marathon, making stops in Washington, Ottawa, and other global capitals, as he seeks to bolster international support for Ukraine’s ongoing conflict with Russia. The urgency of his diplomatic efforts comes at a time when Ukraine is facing an existential threat, and the... Read more »

In an unprecedented move that has sent shockwaves through diplomatic circles, India has suspended its visa services in Canada. This comes on the heels of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s allegations against India over the killing of Khalistan terrorist leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. The developments have led to a significant... Read more »

The surge in international demand has rallied the world’s largest tech and start-up event to scale even higher and bigger in 2023, spearheading a global tech takeover across two Dubai mega venues next month. The 43rd edition of GITEX GLOBAL will take place from 16-20 October 2023, the blockbuster tech... Read more »

In recent years, Africa has experienced a significant increase in military coups, with eight coups occurring in just the last three years. This surge in military takeovers has raised concerns among international observers and prompted discussions about the underlying causes and implications for the continent’s political stability. The West African... Read more »

In a recent development that has stirred the political landscape of India, Congress leader and Lok Sabha leader of Opposition, Adhir Ranjan Chowdhury, has raised eyebrows with his claim regarding the new copies of the Indian Constitution. According to Chowdhury, the copies that were distributed to the Members of Parliament... Read more »

In a recent session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy made a powerful statement against Russia, accusing the nation of committing genocide in Ukraine. Zelenskyy’s remarks were not just a mere accusation; he proposed a “peace formula” to address the ongoing conflict between the two... Read more »

AlUla, a region in northwestern Saudi Arabia, is home to a rich tapestry of history and culture. It boasts ancient tombs, archaeological sites, and remnants of civilizations that once thrived in the Arabian Peninsula. As Saudi Arabia opens its doors to global tourism, the protection and preservation of these invaluable... Read more »

In a significant address at the United Nations General Assembly, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan brought to the forefront several global challenges, emphasizing Turkey’s proactive stance on both regional and international platforms. Erdogan initiated his discourse by shedding light on the myriad humanitarian crises, political confrontations, and societal tensions that... Read more »

Wall Street wheezed to more losses on Friday as it limped to the end of its worst week in six months. The S&P 500 slipped 9.94 points, or 0.2%, to 4,320.06 after a late-day swoon erased a modest gain it had held for most of the day. It capped an... Read more »

Rishi Sunak “does not give a damn” about climate change, Ed Miliband claimed following the Prime Minister’s decision to postpone a series of green policies. The shadow net zero secretary said Mr Sunak saw the drive to cut emissions as an obligation forced on him rather than an economic opportunity.... Read more »

A woman arrested after a Land Rover crashed into a prep school in south-west London, killing two eight-year-old girls, has been re-bailed until January. Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau died after a car crashed through a fence and collided with a building at The Study Prep school in Camp Road,... Read more »

The UK’s summit on artificial intelligence will look at protecting “humanity’s future” by countering the risk of “losing control of the machines”, the Deputy Prime Minister has told world leaders. In a speech setting out the opportunities and dangers of AI, Oliver Dowden told the United Nations’ General Assembly that... Read more »

Downing Street has not denied reports that the Prime Minister could accept a recommendation that would effectively ban cigarettes for the next generation. Rishi Sunak is considering introducing some of the world’s toughest anti-smoking measures by steadily increasing the legal age for consuming tobacco, according to The Guardian, which cited... Read more »

Ukraine has launched another missile attack on Sevastopol in occupied Crimea, a Russian-installed official has said. It comes a day after an attack on the headquarters of Russia’s Black Sea Fleet left a serviceman missing and the main building smouldering. Sevastopol was put on air raid alert for around an... Read more »

Former premiers have warned Rishi Sunak about “delivering a mutilated HS2” after his Conservative Government refused to deny it was considering axing the Manchester leg. Boris Johnson said suggestions the Birmingham to Manchester route could be chopped over cost concerns were “desperate” and “Treasury-driven nonsense” as he urged the Prime... Read more »

Hiring a car can be stressful, especially when there’s so much choice. But there are a few simple things you can do to make car hire simpler on your next trip. We spoke to Jamie Holt, Operations Director at Sixt, to find out their top tips for car hire in... Read more »

England can all but secure a place in the quarter-finals of the Rugby World Cup with a bonus point victory over Chile today. Here’s what you need to know ahead of the clash in Lille. 10 England-Chile facts... Read more »