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Vance tells Republicans to 'stop whining' after Ramaswamy attack ad in Ohio governor's race

US Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday defended an explosive attack ad by Republican Vivek Ramaswamy’s campaign against his Democratic rival in the Ohio governor’s race, telling fellow Republicans to "stop whining" about it and go win the race. The ad features ​Democrat Amy Acton’s ‌estranged mother, Donna Arthur, disputing Acton’s account of a childhood she says involved a period of homelessness...

Time just changed forever

For more than 50 years, a group of timekeepers has been quietly sneaking extra seconds onto the world's clocks.

Targeted by Trump, International Criminal Court wins top EU rights prize

Facing US sanctions, the International Criminal Court was on Thursday awarded the European Union's top rights prize, in a show of support that risks upsetting President Donald Trump. "The European Union is built on respect for multilateralism and international institutions, and this prize recognises the important work of the court in upholding international law and justice," said European Parliame...

Christa Pike’s IV team warned vein might be ‘blowing’ before failed execution

New account from Pike’s lawyer suggests team was racked by doubts even before pentobarbital began to flowThe Tennessee execution team tasked with setting an intravenous line in the arms of the death row prisoner Christa Pike through which she could be injected with a lethal dose of pentobarbital repeatedly warned that her vein might be “blowing”, before they went ahead with the procedure, her lawy...

Zuckerberg wins Meta deal to help him foot bill for possible California billionaire tax

The Meta boss had said he would exit the state over a wealth tax that has not yet come into force.

Meta shields Mark Zuckerberg from possible 'billionaires tax' hit

The Meta boss had said he would exit the state over a wealth tax that has not yet come into force.

Engineer Builds Rental Business: Ohio couple turns cave into cash; social media drives bookings

Bryant Gingerich and his wife Amy turned a sprawling 34-acre land into a thriving hospitality destination known as Dunlap Hollow. This charming getaway features an array of unique accommodations, including a quaint cottage, an A-frame, and an adventurous cave stay. By leveraging social media marketing, they attracted a steady stream of guests, leading to impressive profits.

Video footage of Kohen Wiley shooting released after toddler’s death deemed ‘justified’

‘The word ‘justified’ have haunted me since Monday,’’ the child’s maternal grandmother saysSince the Mississippi attorney general, Lynn Fitch, announced on Monday that the police shooting of Kohen Wiley, a one-year-old baby, “was justified”, footage of the shooting has been made public. It was first reported by Darkhorse Press, a Mississippi outlet.On Thursday, attorneys Ben Crump and Van Turner, ...

Roe 8 Corridor Rehabilitation: 200,000 plants and 97 species return; ecosystem only 30% restored

Almost ten years post the controversial Roe 8 highway initiative, Western Australia is witnessing a promising wave of ecological recovery. Recent studies have reported a remarkable resurgence of local wildlife and native plant life. Rehabilitation efforts, which have culminated in planting over 280,000 seedlings, are welcoming back species such as Carnaby’s black cockatoos.

Back to the Bolsonaros? Brazil presidential run-off goes down to the wire

Brazil's future within the margin of error ahead of Sunday's presidential runoff: most of the latest polls put the far-right's Flavio Bolsonaro ahead of left-wing incumbent Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva... a lead that's narrowed after last weekend's acrimomious debate.

Israel frees suspects in two settler attacks as West Bank pogroms intensify

Israeli court releases nine settler suspects over West Bank attacks as investigations into recent assaults continue.

2nd female lawmaker in Australia targeted days after alleged vehicle attack

Western Australia Police said it was alleged that the man made 'verbal threats while in possession of an improvised martial arts weapon (nunchucks).'

Every Briton should stockpile water and food supplies, government advises

Be Ready campaign aims to prepare UK for impact of climate crisis, technological dependancy and threats by hostile stateEvery Briton is being urged to stock up to nine litres of bottled water and three days’ worth of food in new government guidance designed to ensure that households can survive a weather, cyber or other serious emergency.The Be Ready campaign is aimed at persuading people to stock...

Trump says NBA star LeBron James disrespected US national anthem

NBA superstar LeBron James criticised by US President ⁠Donald ⁠Trump for disrespctful behaviour during national anthem.

Minister insists she backs migration policy after joking she couldn’t lie about supporting it

Miatta Fahnbulleh says reference to ‘awkward’ interview was meant to be lighthearted and self-deprecatingThe energy secretary has been forced to clarify that she backs Shabana Mahmood’s migration policy, after earlier joking that she had not been able to “lie” about supporting a key element of the changes.Miatta Fahnbulleh made the original remarks to a journalists’ event in Westminster, referring...

Energy secretary appears to U-turn on opposition to tougher migration rules

Miatta Fahnbulleh says reference to ‘awkward’ interview was meant to be lighthearted and self-deprecatingThe energy secretary has been forced to clarify she backs Shabana Mahmood’s migration policy, after earlier joking that she had not been able to “lie” about supporting a key element of the changes.Miatta Fahnbulleh made the original remarks to a journalists’ event in Westminster, referring to a...

DHS can't knock on the doors and ask people about their immigration status, rules federal judge

Amy Winehouse musical in development for West End

A stage show based on the late singer is reportedly set to feature her best-loved songs with involvement from her father MitchA musical based on Amy Winehouse is in development for London’s West End.The project is still in early stages with Catherine Schreiber, a Tony award-winning producer(Cabaret, Rent), attached to the project, according to Variety. Casting is reported to currently be underway....

Portuguese and Spanish unions in talks over 'Iberian general strike'

Several Spanish trade unions had already called a general strike for 11 November. However, the CCOO leader says extending it to Portugal is now on the table.

Portuguese and Spanish unions discuss 'Iberian general strike'

Several Spanish unions had already called a general strike for 11 November. But, according to the CCOO leader, it could now spread to Portugal.

Unsafe water, burning eyes and kerosene slicks: residents demand answers on River Taff leak

People near South Wales river told to keep windows and doors shut after 1,000s of litres of kerosene from a GE Aerospace site got into the waterOily slicks of kerosene still appeared to be leaking into the River Taff this week, several days after a breach of thousands of litres was spotted by members of the public.The breach into the Welsh river was identified last Friday, after people reported st...

Unsafe water, burning eyes and kerosene slicks: Residents demand answers on River Taff leak

People near South Wales river told to keep windows and doors shut after 1,000s of litres of kerosene from a GE Aerospace site got into the waterOily slicks of kerosene still appeared to be leaking into the River Taff this week, several days after a breach of thousands of litres was spotted by members of the public.The breach into the Welsh river was identified last Friday, after people reported st...

Iran says seven ships hit in Hormuz Strait, warns US of wider response

The US has pushed back on the IRGC's claims, dismissing them as an attempt to increase oil prices ahead of US elections.

Trump says Iran is making up strikes on ships to drive up oil prices

President Trump said Iran was trying to drive up oil prices before the midterms by lying about ships hitting mines or being struck by projectiles in the Strait of Hormuz.

Ukraine hit by strikes after Russia agrees to new peace talks

The three waves of Russian missiles were launched at hours after Russia said it was "ready in principle" to resume peace talks with the US and Ukraine.