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Tennessee railway conductor fired over viral July 4 message targeting non-Americans: 'If you disagree, you can leave'

"To the very, very few Americans in here, Happy Independence Day,” Jack Peterson, the operator, told his passengers to the 131-year-old tourist attraction Incline Railway in Tennessee on July 4. "To the rest of you, welcome to the greatest country on the face of the planet, and if you disagree, you can leave," Peterson said.

Scientists witness first-ever seafloor spreading as lava creates new ocean floo

Nasa captures stunning view of Super Typhoon Bavi from space

China shoe factory fire leaves ‘heavy human losses’ as rescuers battle blaze

Italy's 007 scandal: Two Russian military attaches expelled over spying

Indonesia is building a brand-new capital in the Borneo jungle to replace sinking Jakarta

Inside details of Trump administration's biggest crackdown on H-1B visa fraud: Human trafficking in the name of fake jobs

PM-in-waiting Andy Burnham vows to rebuild UK's military, defence sector

Egypt is building an entire desert city from scratch, crowned by a 1,263 foot skyscraper

Japanese scientists create AI-designed super-adhesive hydrogel: A self-healing material that sticks underwater

Not all trees fuel wildfires: Aspen tree species can actually slow or even stop them

Bumblebees carry up to 7 times more toxic metals than honeybees, study finds

Turkey spent eight months and $120 million rebuilding an entire airport to land Donald Trump's Boeing 747 gifted by Qatar

How the British Royal Family makes money: The Duchy, Sovereign Grant and private wealth explained

The British monarchy's financial foundation is composed of the Sovereign Grant and a series of private estates. King Charles III alongside Prince William has revealed substantial tax contributions. The Sovereign Grant, sourced from Crown Estate profits, finances official royal functions and palace maintenance. Income is also generated through the Duchies of Lancaster and Cornwall, which serve to s...

Super Typhoon Bavi: Taiwan, China and Japan brace for giant storm as wide as France

Reform urges activists to campaign in Clacton as major parties boycott Nigel Farage's bypoll

UK man who staged estranged wife's murder as suicide found guilty of rape, killing

Meet the Emirati stunt performer behind the action in 'Dune: Part Three'

Emirati stunt performer Mohammed F. Mostafa is featured in the upcoming Dune: Part Three film. He expresses pride in representing the UAE's unique desert environment and local talent. Abu Dhabi's Liwa Desert has become a key filming location for the acclaimed science-fiction franchise. This production highlights Abu Dhabi's growing role as an international filmmaking destination. The film's su...

AI company CEO pays $1.7 million a year so employees can live in one of America's most expensive neighbourhoods

In a remote corner of Italy, men reach 100 almost as often as women. Scientists say the reason is not as simple as diet or exercise

UAE approves new law: Damaging heritage sites could cost up to Rs 26 crore fine, jail

Temperatures set to peak at 36C during UK heatwave, health warnings issued

The United Kingdom faces its third heatwave of 2026 with temperatures soaring. Health authorities have issued alerts as hospitals experience sustained pressure from the heat. Vulnerable communities and older people are at increased risk of illness and death. People are advised to drink water and stay cool during the hottest hours. This extreme weather aligns with broader climate change patterns af...

Starmer hints at extra bank holiday if England lift World Cup after 60-year wait

Japanese Soldier’s Jungle Surrender: Onoda obeys orders for 29 years; his pardon ignites debate

‎Mother who publicly claimed vaccines killed her 18-month-old twins is now accused of murdering them, with prosecutors alleging she suffocated both children

An Idaho woman faces murder charges for allegedly suffocating her infant twins. Andrea Shaw had previously claimed routine childhood vaccines caused their deaths. Prosecutors allege she deliberately killed Dallas and Tyson in May 2025. Shaw was a prominent figure in the anti-vaccine movement following the tragedy. Her defense plans to argue vaccine complications while she awaits trial.