A dramatic conclusion to the highly anticipated Harvey Weinstein trial came when the jury foreman refused to participate in deliberations on the final rape charge, bringing an abrupt end to the proceedings. New York state Judge Curtis Farber declared a mistrial, leaving prosecutors to vow that they would seek another trial for Weinstein on the […]
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A controversy surrounding Donald Trump’s speech at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, has led to a review of merchandise sold at the event. During President Trump’s address on June 10, 2025, an Army official acknowledged that images of troops booing Democrats were “regrettable.” The incident took place during a ceremony commemorating the Army’s 250th birthday and […]
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Israel is reportedly considering a military strike against Iran in the coming days, despite ongoing diplomatic talks between President Donald Trump and Iranian leaders aimed at curtailing Tehran’s nuclear program. The potential strike would likely occur without US support, adding complexity to an already delicate situation. Read Full Story
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A Boeing 787 aircraft operated by Air India carrying 242 passengers and crew members has crashed in India with “no survivors” likely, marking the first time a Boeing 787 has been involved in a fatal accident. The Flight AI171 was on its way from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick when it crashed in the northern Indian […]
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Volodymyr Zelenskyy said the Russian truck drivers who transported what would become platforms for Ukraine’s drone attack on Russian warplanes did so unwittingly…. Read more
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He began his presidency by firing shots around the world. Soon, though, he’ll be hosting everyone on his own turf. Donald Trump, fresh off the trade wars that sent shockwaves across the planet, will be the sitting president during the 2026 World Cup, which the US (along with the neighbors he’s angered, Mexico and Canada) is set to host. In 2028, the Olympics come to Los Angeles, and while the games are still three years away, experts are already warning of chaos and financial meltdown. Meanwhile, most of the world’s major soccer clubs will soon head to the states for FIFA’s inaugural 32-team expanded Club World Cup. It’s shaping up to be a busy few years for sport and America, which are intertwined perhaps more closely now than ever before. So how will a Trump
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For a while, it all seemed like it might just work out. By one estimate, about 130,000 American jobs were said to be riding on the electric-vehicle boom sparked by the Inflation Reduction Act. Other estimates put that number around 160,000; if you include indirect but related fields, it may be closer to half a million. Regardless, it’s clear that the Biden-era legislation that laid out incentives to manufacture EVs and batteries domestically, along with penalties if automakers don’t, was set to drive a lot of employment. Add in the potential to catch up to China’s decades-long lead on battery technology and the potential for less air pollution, and America’s EV race seems like a win for all involved. So why would President Donald Trump and a Republican-controlled Congress be so
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Hong Kong authorities have expressed confidence they can better handle extreme weather events in the coming decades as they outlined strategies and upgrades to infrastructure worth more than HK$300 million (US$38.3 million) that will bolster defences against heavy rainfall, rising sea levels and storm surges. In a paper released on Friday for a discussion scheduled at the Legislative Council on Tuesday, authorities said they had made significant investments in 26 vulnerable coastal areas, including in northwest Yuen Long, Sha Tau Kok Town, Shek O Village and South Horizons. They were also planning to take steps at 11 more areas such as the vicinity of the Kwun Tong Ferry Pier and Tseung Kwan O Industrial Area, to bolster resilience against flooding. A government source said on Friday authorities were “confident” such
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US President Donald Trump has said he is “recommending” a 50% tariff on all goods from the European Union being imported to the United States. “Our discussions with them are going nowhere!”, he said in a post on social media on Friday. He said the new tariffs kick in on 1 June. The announcement marks an escalation of Trump’s trade war with the EU. He initially proposed a 20% tariff on most EU goods, but halved it to 10% until 8 July to allow time for talks. The president also threatened to impose a 25% import tax on iPhones not manufactured in America. “I have long ago informed Tim Cook of Apple that I expect their iPhone’s that will be sold in the United States of America will be manufactured
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Daily Mirror Icon Sport Football Bruno Fernandes Bruno Fernandes has been a rare bright spot for Manchester United this season but the Red Devils skipper could find himself heading out of the Old Trafford exit door this summer 10:12, 23 May 2025 Updated 10:12, 23 May 2025 Bruno Fernandes is the subject of interest from Al-Hilal (Image: Giuseppe Maffia/NurPhoto via Getty Images) Al-Hilal are ready to offer Manchester United £80million for captain Bruno Fernandes. United’s failure to win a trophy or qualify for Europe this season has left them in a dire financial state heading into the summer window. Embattled boss Ruben Amorim had been hoping to be able to bring in a number of players to finally make his system work. But with no European football to attract players
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CBS Prequels are tricky narrative propositions. In many cases, they’re cynically conceived to wring out whatever juice still remains in a film or television franchise. They’re often unsatisfying in a storytelling sense, leaving viewers ticking off the minutes or episodes until they arrive at the starting point of the thing they loved in the first place. Advertisement And yet there are exceptions. Tony Gilroy just completed a “Star Wars” prequel masterclass with the second season of “Andor,” which leads into the emotionally devastating “Rogue One.” Meanwhile, Vince Gilligan arguably topped the towering achievement of “Breaking Bad” with the crushingly tragic Slippin’ Jimmy spinoff “Better Call Saul.” Prequels are not automatically artistic dead ends. Many fans of “The Big Bang Theory” have discovered this over the last eight years with the
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Do you know where most of your fruits and vegetables come from? They are often grown far away from the cities, in huge farms that use lots of resources like water, fertilizers, and pesticides. But there’s another way. Urban farming is about growing your own food right in the city. It’s a movement that’s spreading […]
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Mercedes’ Vision V design study previews an opulent new luxury people carrier. It looks bold and futuristic inside and out, but the interior’s retro-futuristic look steals the show. The toned-down production version of this concept debuts next year. While in Stuttgart a few months back to see the Vision V concept, I asked Mercedes-Benz representatives whether it was like a V-Class or something else. They replied that it’s more like an S-Class, which seemed a bit unusual given the “V” in its name. When I had the chance to climb aboard, it all made sense. The Mercedes-Benz Vision V is a luxurious people carrier concept that previews a future production model, and it feels like the van version of Mercedes’ longtime flaghship. The exterior design gives a strong indication of
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A whistle-blower has alleged that a video purporting to show Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr using illegal drugs was fabricated and spread online as part of a coordinated plot initiated at a Hong Kong restaurant, by allies of former president Rodrigo Duterte – including his former spokesman. Vicente “Pebbles” Cunanan, a political vlogger and social media influencer known for her ties to pro-Duterte online communities, testified before a congressional panel on Tuesday, alleging that former presidential spokesman Harry Roque played a key role in a scheme to undermine Marcos Jnr. Cunanan claimed that Roque boasted of his ability to “bring down a government” during discussions about disseminating a doctored video intended to damage the president’s credibility. Roque, identified by Cunanan in an affidavit submitted to the “Tri-Com” inquiry – a
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Arsenal host Real Madrid at the Emirates on Tuesday for the first leg of their Champions League quarter-final tie and the visitors have received a major boost on the injury front Thibaut Courtois has been injured since the international break (Image: Maria Jimenez/Real Madrid via Getty Images) Real Madrid have named Thibaut Courtois in their travelling squad ahead of Tuesday’s Champions League quarter-final against Arsenal. Courtois, 32, has missed Madrid’s last three games due to injury. His deputy, Andriy Lunin, has also picked up an injury which forced Carlo Ancelotti to hand 19-year-old Fran Gonzalez his debut against Valencia on Saturday. Real were beaten 2-1 at the Bernabeu, denting their LaLiga title hopes. But Courtois could be back when the Champions League holders face Arsenal, having taken part in training