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U.S. President Donald Trump arrives at a dinner for NATO heads of state and governments hosted by Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Dutch Queen Maxima, on the sidelines of a NATO Summit, at Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague, Netherlands June 24, 2025

US-Iran

Trump says Iran and Israel ‘don’t know what the f*** they’re doing’ after ceasefire is broken hours after it was announced

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Crime

Michigan church shooter told pastor that he was a prophet and ‘heard from God’

<p> Mikayla Raines launched her animal rescue organisation Save a Fox when she was 20 years old</p>

Mikayla Raines death: YouTube fox rescue star dies, aged 29

<p>Bobby Sherman has died aged 81</p>

Bobby Sherman, former teen idol and Here Come the Brides star dies aged 81, John Stamos announces

Sean "Diddy" Combs waves to supporters as he arrives with his defense lawyers during Combs' sex trafficking trial in New York City, New York, U.S., June 24, 2025

LiveDIDDY ON TRIAL

Sean Combs addresses judge as prosecution rests case in sex trafficking trial

<p>Since its creation several weeks ago visitors have come from all over, some with children, to see the viral aquatic attraction</p>

NEWS

Infamous New York City sidewalk aquarium is back but heat wave sparks concerns fish will boil

<p>Sae Joon Park, a U.S. Army veteran, self-deported after 48 years in the U.S.</p>

politics

Purple Heart veteran shot in action self-deports after old drug charge resurfaces: ‘Can’t believe this is happening in America’

politics

Viral TikTok shows Matt Gaetz lectured by his mom for criticizing Trump on Iran strikes: ‘He hates betrayal!’

<p>President Donald Trump blasted "stupid AOC" in a lengthy "low IQ" rant Tuesday on Truth Social.</p>

politics

Trump blasts ‘stupid AOC’ in raging ‘low IQ’ screed that also targets ‘Palestinian Senator’ Chuck Schumer

NEWS

A pregnant teen was sent away to a place that promised to help. Then they took her baby

<p>Lauren Sánchez shares a son with ex-boyfriend Tony Gonzalez</p>

Lauren Sánchez’s ex Tony Gonzalez and his wife ‘set to attend’ her Venice wedding to Jeff Bezos

<p>Michael Winkler, who was arrested on June 12, reportedly had a history of animal cruelty </p>

CRIME

Four dogs die in Las Vegas heat after ‘plastered’ owner fell asleep and forgot to let them out of car: cops

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‘Holy grail’ diet pill burns fat without affecting appetite or muscle mass unlike weight loss jabs

<p>United has again come under fire for discrimination, this time by a Black employee who says he was fired for speaking up about racism on the job</p>

EXCLUSIVEnews

United Airlines supervisor told Black employee to ‘go fetch’ a noose, lawsuit says

<p>Gloria Zamora and her date were shot dead by her estranged husband outside a sushi restaurant in Fontana, California </p>

crime

Fitness influencer and mother-of-seven shot dead in mall parking lot by estranged husband, cops say

<p>New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert on Monday June23 2025</p>

politics

Colbert grills NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on his Israel views ahead of primary vote

<p>Passengers flying out from Chicago O'Hare on Friday, July 18, will need to brace themselves</p>

TRAVEL

2025’s busiest day for flights is coming. Here’s how to navigate it

<p>Protesters campaigning outside the headquarters on the Minnesota Republican Party in Edina, Minnesota, on Monday June 23 2025</p>

politics

Minnesota GOP leader slams activists for ‘too soon’ protest against violent rhetoric outside of party’s state headquarters

<p>Destiny Campos and Jeremy Fancher face murder charges in Texas after their 4-month-old child, Brookelyn Fancher, was found dead inside a motel dresser drawer in 2024. Both Fancher and Campos sent messages to a reporter prior to their arrests giving conflicting accounts of the night their child died</p>

Crime

Father whose dead baby girl was found in motel dresser drawer sent Facebook message to reporter before arrest

<p>‘I made the judgment call to show that to the world, because I know what he means to everyone,’ Tallulah explained her decision to post photos of her father</p>

Tallulah Willis hits back at critics after posting photos of father Bruce amid dementia diagnosis

When they first started going to the parks together, Anne Chester was a lifelong Disney fan — but her husband had only gone once. Fast-forward a couple years and they were doing their pregnancy announcement in front of Cinderella's Castle in Disneyland California, dressed in matching Disney merch

Do you hate Disney Adults – or are you just jealous?

Disney and Starbucks launch limited-edition park-themed mugs

<p>Lake Tahoe Boat Capsize</p>

NEWS

Victims identified in Lake Tahoe boat capsize tragedy during family birthday celebration

<p>The courthouse Kevin Boyette walked free from before the alleged murder.</p>

Crime

Boston court officers let a man walk free. Just three weeks later, he allegedly killed a woman

<p>Truck explodes after driver swerves into it</p>

Dramatic moment semi-truck explodes after being struck by swerving car

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>Trump told reporters on Tuesday that Israel and Iran “have been fighting so long and so hard that they don't know what the f— they're doing.”</p>

ANALYSISUS-IRAN

What Trump’s f-bomb rage really says about his relationship with Netanyahu

Sam Kiley: Trump’s fragile Iran-Israel ceasefire explained

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to media ahead of boarding Marine One to depart to attend the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands, from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 24, 2025

POLITICS

Trump rips CNN and MSNBC as ‘Scum!’ in expletive-laden White House rant: Media are out ‘to demean me’

<p>Emil Bove, a former Trump defence lawyer, has been nominated to serve on a federal appeals court</p>

POLITICS

Trump lawyer turned top DOJ official said prosecutors should ignore court orders and tell judge ‘f*** you’: whistleblower

U.S. President Donald Trump walks to board Marine One to depart to attend the NATO Summit in The Hague, Netherlands, from the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 24, 2025

POLITICS

Trump won’t say if US still committed to defense of NATO nations ahead of summit: ‘It depends on your definition’

<p>Laura Loomer fired back at Tucker Carlson after he deemed her the “world’s creepiest person” in a podcast released Monday. </p>

politics

Laura Loomer hits back at Tucker Carlson for calling her creepy

<p>US president Donald Trump arrives for the Independence Day events at Mount Rushmore National Memorial in Keystone, South Dakota, July 3 2020</p>

politics

Trump’s statue garden ignites opposition from Indigenous groups

<p>WhatsApp has been banned on mobile devices belonging to members of the House of Representatives, though other messaging platforms including Signal are still allowed</p>

politics

WhatsApp banned on House of Representative members’ devices – but Signal still allowed, memo shows

President Donald Trump speaks with reporters before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, Tuesday, June 24, 2025, in Washington

POLITICS

Trump just became first US president to drop the F-bomb on live TV. But he’s not the first to be caught cursing

<p>Simone Derayeh told NBC Las Vegas that Trump's military actions have sparked support among the Iranian diaspora in LA</p>

politics

Iranian-Americans largely back Trump’s bombing and compare the Ayatollah’s regime to ‘Hitler and Stalin’

Bulletin

<p>Nato chief Mark Rutte has warned of China’s massive military buildup </p>

Nato chief warns China-Russia ploy could divide Western forces

<p>A new paper classes garden slugs as venomous under a broad, new definition</p>

The garden-variety slugs and snails we didn’t know were venomous

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Greenpeace protesters unfurl anti-Jeff Bezos flag ahead of wedding

<p>A new experimental drug shows promise for significant weight reduction</p>

Experimental drug could lead to substantial weight reduction

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<p>Juliana Marins vanished after falling during a hike near the crater rim of Mount Rinjani</p>

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Brazilian tourist who initially survived 1,600ft fall into active volcano four days ago is found dead after rescue efforts were hampered by poor weather

<p>In-N-Out Burger has filed a federal lawsuit against Bryan Arnett </p>

news

In-N-Out sues YouTuber who pretended to be employee and made lewd comments to customers in prank video

<p>Elon Musk’s lawyers say he “does not use a computer” in a filing related to his lawsuit against Sam Altman and OpenAI. </p>

Musk claims he ‘does not use a computer’ in OpenAI lawsuit – despite posting several pictures of his laptop online

<p>Losing teeth is a more common concern as we age. Experts say there are preventative steps patients can take to fight it</p>

Experts reveal six tips to prevent tooth loss in aging adults

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U2 guitarist The Edge becomes Irish citizen in ‘long-overdue move’

<p>Leonardo DiCaprio in ‘Shutter Island’, Bryan Cranston in ‘Breaking Bad’ and Daniel Kaluuya in ‘Get Out'</p>

17 movies that gave away the big twist early on – but nobody noticed

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Brad Pitt opens up about career moment that ‘still haunts him’

<p>Queen of Latin pop: Gloria Estefan is one of the best-selling female singers of all time with over 100 million record sales</p>

Gloria Estefan: ‘He told me he’d kill my mother if I told anyone’

<p>Rachel Zegler</p>

Rachel Zegler responds to backlash to her online activism

<p>Alabama Senator Tommy Tuberville's bill is set against a backdrop of anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles</p>

politics

Tuberville leading push to make blocking roads a federal crime in bid to stop protests

<p>Martin Kove and Alicia Hannah-Kim</p>

Cobra Kai star Martin Kove accused of biting co-star at fan convention

<p>Sen. Bill Cassidy, a medical doctor, voted for the confirmation of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. despite clear misgivings about his views on vaccines</p>

politics

GOP senator who voted for RFK Jr despite misgivings is now calling for stop to Trump HHS boss’ vaccine panel

<p>Dax Shepard (left) said he and Eric Dane (right) nearly came to blows at an AA meeting once</p>

Dax Shepard says he and Eric Dane squared up for fist fight at an AA meeting

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Steven Van Zandt to miss Bruce Springsteen shows as he undergoes emergency surgery on tour

<p>Moment helicopter crash lands outside restaurant in Michigan</p>

Watch: Helicopter flips and crash lands outside Michigan restaurant

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Influencer reveals she was ‘mortified’ after approaching Taylor Swift

‘You miss 100 percent of the shots you don’t take,’ social media personality said

<p>The company emerged from bankruptcy in September 2024 and received a new CEO</p>

Red Lobster launches comeback menu items in bid to win back fans after bankruptcy

<p>Techlayoff</p>

Google could be about to dramatically change after regulators suggest users don’t have enough choice

<p>Motion sickness can happen in response to real or perceived motion</p>

TRAVEL

Experts reveal the motion sickness remedies that actually work

<p>Siblings Randolph Bracy and LaVon Bracy Davis are competing against each other in Democratic primary for Florida’s State Senate District 15.</p>

politics

Florida brother and sister are running against each other in ‘hurtful’ state senate race

<p>Pedro Pascal (left) called JK Rowling (right) a 'heinous loser,' following the UK's anti-transgender ruling in April </p>

Pedro Pascal explains decision to call JK Rowling a ‘heinous loser’

<p>Search crews at D.L. Bliss State Park</p>

news

Death toll rises after boat capsize on Lake Tahoe during sudden storm

<p>Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier inspects the 'Alligator Alcatraz' site in the Florida Everglades flanked by two police officers in a video posted to social media on June 19, 2025</p>

news

Florida building ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ for migrants in Everglades that will cost $450M per year to run

<p>Ralph Fiennes in ‘28 Years Later’</p>

28 Years Later’s twist is scandalous and utterly fascinating

<p>Diego Luna gave a rousing speech defending immigrants as the guest host on Jimmy Kimmel</p>

Star Wars actor earns standing ovation for condemning Trump

<p>Brad Pitt opens up on attending first Alcoholic Anonymous meeting after Angelina Jolie split .</p>

Brad Pitt opens up on attending first Alcoholic Anonymous meeting

Culture

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LiveGlastonbury Festival

Glastonbury 2025 live updates: Weather forecast, lineup, stage times

<p>'The Crows (Die Krähen)' by Anselm Kiefer (2019)</p>

Anselm Kiefer takes on Van Gogh, with results both heroic and absurd

<p>Revisiting the Blues Brothers</p>

Dan Aykroyd claims that he might have been haunted by Mama Cass

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The Sandman creator comments on Neil Gaiman sexual assault allegations

Deezer adds AI song tags in fight against fraud

<p>Tom Hardy in ‘MobLand’</p>

Guy Ritchie’s divisive series MobLand renewed for a second season

Chris Tarrant shares huge Who’s Want to Be a Millionaire? secrets

<p>Glast from the past: A snapshot of the famous festival from 1982</p>

17 of the weirdest things we’ve seen at Glastonbury

<p>Tom Cullen as John 'Goldfinger' Palmer in 'The Gold'</p>

The Gold: Fans rave about ‘brilliant acting’ in finale of BBC drama

Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury hit with big cancellation day before festival starts

IndyBest

<p>The console will be back in stock – but probably not for long</p>

Walmart to restock Nintendo Switch 2 – here’s when

<p>Some stores have online stock, others are sticking to in-person only</p>

How to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 at Walmart, Best Buy, Target and more

<p>If you’re looking to dip your toe into wearables, don’t miss this rare saving</p>

The Oura ring is my favorite tracker — here’s how to get $100 off

<p>Up your game, with these top-rated pickleball paddles</p>

Best pickleball paddles for every player, from beginners to pros

Lifestyle

<p>CEO of Amazon Jeff Bezos and partner Lauren Sanchez attend the Vanity Fair Oscar Party </p>

Venice swaps palazzi for paparazzi ahead of Bezos’s wedding

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Health & Families

5 reasons why an early dementia diagnosis is important

<p>Millions of Americans are experiencing extreme heat and humidity this week. But, hopping in a cold shower might not provide the relief you may want</p>

Even during a heat wave, taking a cold shower might be a bad idea

<p>Social media users have lamented the fact that nowadays, leaving your home once seems to cost $100</p>

When did $100 start feeling like $20?

<p>Losing weight in middle age could reduce the risk for chronic diseases down the line, researchers say. They found health benefits, including a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease</p>

Weight loss in your 40s and 50s can help cut chronic disease risk

<p>The side effects of Ozempic and Wegovy could potentially lead to lasting damage</p>

Health & Families

What Ozempic and Wegovy are really doing to your mouth

<p>Around one in ten women worldwide have endometriosis</p>

Health & Families

New study reveals link between one’s childhood and endometriosis

<p>A new line of mugs in collaboration between Disney and Starbucks</p>

Disney and Starbucks launch limited-edition park-themed mugs

Latest videos

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Trump erupts over Iran-Israel ceasefire violation in expletive rant

<p>Moment helicopter crash lands outside restaurant in Michigan</p>

Watch: Helicopter flips and crash lands outside Michigan restaurant

<p>Brad Pitt opens up on attending first Alcoholic Anonymous meeting after Angelina Jolie split .</p>

Brad Pitt opens up on attending first Alcoholic Anonymous meeting

Crowd panics at shopping mall as Iran bombs US military base in Qatar

Travel

<p>Passengers flying out from Chicago O'Hare on Friday, July 18, will need to brace themselves</p>

TRAVEL

2025’s busiest day for flights is coming. Here’s how to navigate it

<p>The Uffizi Gallery without the painting 'Portrait of Ferdinando de' Medici Grand Prince of Tuscany' after a tourist tripped and damaged it</p>

TRAVEL

Florence gallery slams selfie-taking tourists after historic painting damaged

<p>A paddle with the oystercatchers on Vrångö island</p>

TRAVEL

Why travellers should leave city breaks behind to slow down on Sweden’s islands this summer

<p>The cutting of this service comes as the carrier revealed a 42 percent drop in share value this year</p>

TRAVEL

JetBlue cancels all services to major vacation destination

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