Rapper Macklemore announces 'Free Palestine' tour after Ed Sheeran fallout
Proceeds from the tour, which begins in Dublin next month, will go to organisations supporting Palestinians, he says.
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In 2022, Naomi Osaka paid $6.3 million for a Los Angeles home then sold it back for...
Nick and Vanessa Lachey have put their stunning Tarzana estate back on the market, asking for nearly $8.2 million. This luxurious property, which they repurchased from tennis star Naomi Osaka, features a wealth of fitness-oriented amenities added during Osaka's ownership, including a high-end recovery suite and a custom gym. The real estate exchange highlights the ever-evolving landscape of celebr...
Abbas condemns Israel’s ‘malicious colonial plan’ ahead of Netanyahu UN speech
Palestinian leader gives video address after being denied US visa and tells world: ‘Do not allow another Nakba’Benjamin Netanyahu is set to deliver a controversial address to the United Nations on Thursday just hours after Palestinian leader Mahmoud Abbas said his delegation was “unlawfully” denied visas by the Trump administration to attend the meeting of world leaders.Street protests have alread...
Iranian-American group sues Trump over war
Plaintiffs have families in Iran who have been harmed by the US war, they say.
Ukrainians in UK fear homelessness over host scheme funding cuts
Monthly ‘thank you’ payments for people hosting refugees to be cut from £350 to £100 from next yearUkrainian refugees in the UK fear they could be left homeless after the government quietly axed 70% of funding for hosts of the Homes for Ukraine scheme, reducing monthly “thank you” payments to them from £350 to £100.The scheme was launched after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 and has...
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France says EU’s ‘Made in Europe’ law should not include the UK
‘If you’re not in the internal market, you don’t get the same protection,’ says French minister of policy designed to curb Chinese competitionFrance is leading a push to exclude the UK from the EU’s “Made in Europe” policy that could result in British companies losing out in the race to supply European countries with low-carbon technologies and electric cars.The plans were raised by Andy Burnham w...
Netanyahu blasts critics at UN, dismissing Gaza genocide accusations
Lashing out at his country’s critics, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu angrily dismissed allegations of Israeli genocide in Gaza as “the biggest lie of the century” in a defiant speech to the UN General Assembly that asserted his nation’s right to wage war against Iran. Scores of delegates trooped out of the hall in protest. Netanyahu addressed the plenum after days of speeches by world l...
Netanyahu, at UN, calls accusations of genocide in Gaza ‘the biggest lie of the century’
Allegations of Israeli genocide in Gaza are not only false but “the biggest lie of the century”, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told world leaders on Thursday in a defiant speech that asserted his nation’s right to wage war against Iran – a speech that was not heard by scores of delegates who trooped out before he started speaking. Netanyahu, his voice rising in emphasis, said attacking Iran “w...
Abbas accuses Israel of waging ‘genocidal war’ in Gaza, in pre-recorded UN address
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday warned that the Palestinian people were facing “one of the most dangerous phases in their history” in a speech at the United Nations recorded in advance as the Palestinian delegation was denied US visas by Washington. Addressing the UN General Assembly’s annual debate, Abbas accused Israel of waging a “genocidal war” in Gaza and “fragmenting” the occ...
Abbas accuses Israel of waging ‘genocidal war’ in Gaza, in pre-recorded UN speech
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas on Thursday warned that the Palestinian people were facing “one of the most dangerous phases in their history” in a speech at the United Nations recorded in advance as the Palestinian delegation was denied US visas by Washington. Addressing the UN General Assembly’s annual debate, Abbas accused Israel of waging a “genocidal war” in Gaza and “fragmenting” the occ...
John Oates’ Colorado ranch built from scratch sells for $6.9M
John Oates and Aimee Oates turned a barren 4.3-acre land into the picturesque Little Woody Creek Ranch in Colorado. After spending countless holidays there, they decided to sell the property as their visits became less frequent. Initially priced at $6 million, then raised to $7.5 million, the property features a charming five-bedroom log home. By July 2024, they finalized the sale at $6.
Rutte says Putin is in a 'bad place' as he reassures NATO allies amid threat reports
NATO chief Mark Rutte said the alliance was prepared to respond to Russian hybrid attacks against European countries following fresh warnings from Danish intelligence. Meanwhile, US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth urged European allies to take greater responsibility for their own defence.
Launch of UK’s ‘largest AI supercomputer’ delayed by power supply problems
Datacentre hailed by government was supposed to start operating next year but may be held back into mid-2030sA huge datacentre project hailed by the UK government will miss its launch date next year and could be delayed into the mid-2030s.The site in Loughton, Essex, was described as the country’s largest AI supercomputer when it was announced in 2025, but power supply problems mean it now faces a...
Construction of UK’s ‘largest supercomputer’ delayed over power supply problems
Datacentre hailed by government was supposed to launch next year but may be held back into mid-2030sA huge datacentre project hailed by the UK government will miss its launch date next year and could be delayed into the mid-2030s.The site in Loughton, Essex, was described as the country’s largest AI supercomputer when it was announced in 2025, but power supply problems mean it now faces a lengthy ...
Netanyahu’s speech at UN spurs protests in New York City: ‘Let Gaza live’
Protest outside UN headquarters drew hundreds of people as Israeli prime minister prepared to speakAs the Israeli prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, prepared to deliver his speech at the UN headquarters in New York City on Thursday, hundreds of people blocked traffic on the streets outside, with several people arrested as of early afternoon.The protest outside the UN, one of several this week aga...
Ukrainian man kills one, wounds four in Poland abbey knife attack
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy denounces 'horrific crime' after 31-year-old attacks clergy, worshippers in border town.
Ukrainian knifeman kills one, wounds four at abbey in Poland
Ukraine's President Zelenskyy denounces 'horrific crime' after 31-year-old attacks clergy, worshippers in border town.
Trump and Xi vow cooperation amid 'healthy competition' at the White House
China’s president Xi Jinping begins a highly anticipated state visit to the United States as thorny issues dominate the talks, saying the “two countries shoulder a historic responsibility”.
Trump and Xi vow cooperation amid “healthy competition” at the White House
China’s president Xi Jinping begins a highly anticipated state visit to the United States as thorny issues dominate the talks, saying the “two countries shoulder a historic responsibility”.
Jerusalem Daily: Ben-Gvir sets out bid to become defence minister
In October elections, Israel’s national security minister Itamar Ben-Gvir is hoping to become defence minister.
Russia could attack a NATO country within months, Danish intelligence warns
Russia could launch a limited military attack in the coming months against a NATO country that it borders, Danish intelligence has warned.
Russia likely to ramp up hybrid warfare against the West, say Danish spies
Russia is likely to ramp up its hybrid war against the West in the coming months, Danish spies say.
Russia likely to ramp up hybrid warfare against the West, Denmark says
Denmark's defence intelligence service says Russia is likely to ramp up its hybrid war against the West in the coming months.
Journalists for CNN, MS Now and Politico allowed back into the White House after judge’s ruling
The outlets had requested an emergency hearing after the White House initially seemed to flout a judge’s orderUS politics live – latest updatesJournalists for CNN, MS Now and Politico were finally granted access to the White House on Thursday afternoon, many hours after a federal judge had ruled that the Trump administration must allow them back in after imposing a ban.Earlier attempts by the jour...
Uzbekistan highlights Central Asia cooperation at UN General Assembly
Saida Mirziyoyeva, head of Uzbekistan’s Presidential Administration, used her UN address to focus on regional cooperation, Afghanistan and reform of the organisation. She also covered domestic reforms, AI, human rights and environmental challenges.
Journalists from CNN, Politico, and MS Now belatedly regain access to White House after judge ruling – live
A federal judge had ruled Trump administration must immediately return the outlets’ press passes and said ban likely unconstitutionalSign up for US Breaking News emailsLawyers for the news outlets President Trump banned from the White House have requested an emergency hearing after several journalists were turned away from the building Thursday morning, in apparent defiance of a federal judge’s or...
Collapsing currency and inflation leave families struggling in Sudan
Rising bread, sugar and meat prices strain Sudanese households already grappling with war and economic instability.
Gaza’s recovery needs reach $71.5bn amid ‘most severe economic crisis’: UN
UN trade body report says consequences of Israeli occupation have 'skyrocketed' with 90% unemployed in Gaza.
Xi Jinping tests Donald Trump with 'Thucydides Trap'
Chinese President Xi Jinping asserted that the US and China should work together to avoid conflict. He emphasized that China's rise does not have to threaten the United States' position. Despite past confrontational rhetoric, President Trump responded positively, highlighting their relationship. Critics remain skeptical, arguing that China's military expansion poses significant risks. Secretary of...
Africa’s bid for a seat on the Security Council
Africa has 54 countries at the United Nations, but not one has a permanent seat on the powerful UN Security Council.