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'Nothing changes yet': Immigration lawyer explains new $103,265 H-1B fee rule is not final; there will be litigation

UK to share SCALP missile blueprints with Ukraine as Coalition of the Willing meets in Kyiv

Britain will share technical information on the SCALP cruise missile with Ukraine, bringing Kyiv closer to producing the long-range strike weapon at home. Ukraine is still seeking US approval to manufacture Patriot interceptors.

Watch Live: Bessent speaks as Trump administration amid new Iran sanctions

The Trump administration is trying to pull all economic levers at its disposal to cripple Tehran.

U.S. unveiling "economic D-Day" sanctions against Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said new sanctions being imposed on Iran would amount to the "greatest financial offensive" ever.

Problems brewing for the proper pint as Camra membership falls

Cost of living has hit campaign group while multinationals are threatening to squeeze out independent breweriesFor centuries, the wooden real ale pump has been the hallmark of a good British boozer. But now problems are brewing for the proper pint, as the Campaign for Real Ale has seen its membership sink to an eight-year low and its accounts show it is firmly in the red, making an £800,000 loss ...

Nearly one in two Ebola patients dying in DR Congo outbreak

Almost one in two people infected with Ebola are dying, Democratic Republic of the Congo government figures show.

‘Fix that little spot’: Danish PM hits back at unsolicited beauty tip from cosmetic surgeon

Mette Frederiksen, who received message on returning from Ukraine, advises women to embrace self-acceptanceSick of getting unsolicited beauty tips on social media, the Danish prime minister, Mette Frederiksen, rebuffed a male cosmetic surgeon’s offer to “fix” her and advised women in similar situations to embrace self-acceptance.Frederiksen, a Social Democrat and Denmark’s second female prime min...

‘Fix that little spot’: Danish PM receives beauty tips even when in a war zone

Mette Frederiksen who was attending meeting in Kyiv advises high-profile women to embrace self-acceptanceSick of getting unsolicited beauty tips on social media, even while she’s in a war zone, Danish prime minister Mette Frederiksen rebuffed a male cosmetic surgeon’s offer to “fix” her and advised women in similar situations to embrace self-acceptance.Frederiksen, a Social Democrat and Denmark’s ...

Russia to seize poorly protected infrastructure amid Ukraine drone attacks

Owners could lose control of facilities if regulators find them too slow to repair damage.

Russia to seize poorly protected infrastructure as Ukraine barrage persists

Owners could lose control of facilities if regulators find them too slow to repair damage.

US military kills 2 in eastern Pacific boat strike in first attack in months

After a pause of more than two months, the US military announced Monday that it once again carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people accused of trafficking drugs. It brings the overall death toll to 223 people killed in 67 strikes during the nearly year-long US campaign of bombing alleged drug boats off Latin America’s Caribbean coast and in the eastern Paci...

US strikes vessel in eastern Pacific, killing 2 people in first attack in months

US forces have struck another vessel in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing two people accused of trafficking drugs, the US military said on Monday, in the first attack announced in about two months. The death toll in the nearly year-long US campaign of bombing boats allegedly trafficking drugs now exceeds 210 after more than 60 strikes off Latin America’s Caribbean coast and in the eastern Pacific...

Michigan couple bought 160-year-old farmhouse for $26K, spent $320K rebuilding it without experience

A Michigan couple bought an abandoned 160-year-old farmhouse for $26,000 and spent nearly $320,000 bringing it back to life. Samantha and Sean Kilgore tackled the massive restoration without professional renovation experience, transforming everything from the foundation to the kitchen. Their journey turned a neglected property into a beautiful home while preserving its history and character.

Rupert Lowe set to be paid as much for divisive posts on Elon Musk’s X as for being MP

Restore Britain leader paid up to £1,476 an hour by platform, which critics say is financially incentivising inflammatory contentRupert Lowe, the leader of Restore Britain, is on course to earn as much from the social media platform X as he does from his salary as an MP, after surging income from posts that include demands for mass deportations.Lowe has earned £932 an hour for his posts on X, form...

Prince Harry quits board of wildlife charity after human rights abuses

Spokesperson for Duke of Sussex says he remains an ‘active and avid supporter’ of African Parks’ missionThe Duke of Sussex has stepped down from the board of a major African wildlife charity that had been at the centre of a human rights controversy.Prince Harry’s spokesperson confirmed he was no longer a trustee of African Parks, which admitted last year that human rights abuses were committed by ...

A massive data center hub is likely heating up a town outside London

Researchers say residents of Slough, just outside London, are likely very literally feeling the heat from a massive cluster of data centers in their town.

Former snooker world champion Graeme Dott convicted of child sex abuse

The 49-year-old was found to have subjected a girl and a boy to multiple incidents of abuse.

Burnham’s visit to Kyiv marks a renewal of badly needed support for Ukraine

As well as pledging military help and diplomatic backing, the prime minister could be useful in dealing with the USSince moving into Downing Street in July, Andy Burnham – a foreign policy neophyte – has expressed strong support for Ukraine. But on Monday he saw the bitter human cost of the war up close for the first time, visiting Kyiv during his first international trip as prime minister.The occ...

Israeli strike on Gaza shelter extends casualty list

More than 1,200 Palestinians have been killed since the October 2025 ceasefire agreement.

12 people arrested in connection with UK A66 crash that killed 7, including 2 police officers

Mohammed bin Salman in the City of Light: Does West value economic interests over 'Western values'?

Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome Susanne Koelbl, Der Spiegel's award-winning foreign correspondent. According to Koelbl,, Emmanuel Macron’s decision to welcome Mohammed bin Salman at the Élysée reflects realpolitik in its purest form: 'Saudi Arabia had become too important for energy, regional security, investment and diplomacy in the Middle East to be permanently isolated. So Macron wante...

MBS in the City of Light: Does the West value economic interests over 'Western values'?

Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome Susanne Koelbl, Der Spiegel's award-winning foreign correspondent. According to Koelbl,, Emmanuel Macron’s decision to welcome Mohammed bin Salman at the Élysée reflects realpolitik in its purest form: 'Saudi Arabia had become too important for energy, regional security, investment and diplomacy in the Middle East to be permanently isolated. So Macron wante...

MBS in the City of Light: In a world of realpolitik, does West value economic interests over values?

Jean-Emile Jammine is pleased to welcome Susanne Koelbl, Der Spiegel's award-winning foreign correspondent. According to Koelbl,, Emmanuel Macron’s decision to welcome Mohammed bin Salman at the Élysée reflects realpolitik in its purest form: 'Saudi Arabia had become too important for energy, regional security, investment and diplomacy in the Middle East to be permanently isolated. So Macron wante...

Nathan Cofnas on whether he feels responsible for Jason Arday’s death

Nathan Cofnas, who accused Cambridge professor Jason Arday of plagiarism, has addressed Arday’s death.

San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York pleads no contest after arrest at Ohio trailer park

46-year-old charged with possessing criminal toolsYork fined and sentenced to two days in jail49ers CEO also owns stake in Leeds UnitedThe San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York has pleaded no contest to two criminal charges after being arrested at an Ohio trailer park over the weekend.KRON4 News in San Francisco reported that York was initially arrested on suspicion of engaging in prostitution but th...