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Suspect yelling ‘Free Palestine’ used flamethrower in terror attack on pro-Israel demonstration that injured 6, FBI says

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LiveWOrld

Huge Mount Etna eruption in Italy sends tourists fleeing

Footage shared on social media shows huge clouds of black smoke after the eruption

<p>Musk showed up to his final press conference with a black eye under a cloud of drug abuse allegations</p>

AnalysisPolitics

Elon Musk leaves a mess for Trump and Mike Johnson with DOGE exit

<p>Devin Harjes</p>

Culture

Boardwalk Empire star Devin Harjes dies aged 41

<p>A Powerball player in California won $204.5 million in the May 31, 2025 Powerball drawing</p>

news

California lottery player lands mega $204 million Powerball jackpot

<p>50 Cent says he wants to make Donald Trump 'aware' of the 'bad things' Diddy has said about him after the president weighed pardoning the music mogul who is on trial for sex trafficking</p>

news

50 Cent claims he will personally intervene with Trump to stop any pardon of Diddy

<p>President Donald Trump on Saturday shared a baseless conspiracy theory that former President Joe Biden died and was replaced by a robotic clone. </p>

politics

Trump shares baseless conspiracy that Joe Biden died and was replaced by a clone

<p>PSG finally achieve their long quest for Champions League glory</p>

Soccer

PSG won European soccer's biggest prize. It should provoke questions over the sport's future

<p>Josh Allen and Hailee Steinfeld</p>

Lifestyle

Sinners star Hailee Steinfeld marries Bills QB Josh Allen in California ceremony

<p>Detroit police are looking for two persons of interest after gunfire erupted near a high school on prom night</p>

news

Detroit prom night takes terrifying turn as 20 rounds ring out near high school

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Culture

Salman Rushdie reveals moment he thinks writers will be ‘screwed’ by AI

<p>The latest docuseries on the alleged Gilgo Beach killer is produced by rapper 50 Cent — the first true crime project by the mogul</p>

crime

Inside the alleged Gilgo Beach serial killer’s home: 50 Cent’s surprising new true crime project

<p>Summer is the season when the pressure is on more than ever to say ‘yes’ to that group vacation at a glamorous overseas location or weekend trip away — even if you can’t afford it.</p>

Lifestyle

How to navigate the awkwardness of a wealth gap summer with your rich friends

<p>Mario Espino, 25, of Holiday, Florida, has been sentenced to 22 years in prison after he, Jacob James Guest, 24, and Joey Lawrence Eugene Young, 25, kidnapped Espino's former associate, Gadiel Leger, and tortured him using hot sauce for 18 hours</p>

Crime

Three Florida men sentenced for torturing rival drug trafficker with hot sauce for 18 hours

<p>Canada-Wildfires</p>

News

17,000 people evacuated from homes as Canadian wildfires continue

<p>A grieving family has filed a lawsuit against a California cemetery after learning their mother was not buried where her headstone was placed. </p>

News

Family sues Hollywood cemetery after learning that their mom was buried in wrong grave for years

<p>White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller discusses his personal ties to the Trump administration days after his wife is reportedly leaving to work for Elon Musk</p>

Politics

Stephen Miller describes Trump-heavy family life days after wife leaves administration to work with Musk

<p>Police presence near the scene of a mass shooting that left one person dead and 11 injured in Hickory, North Carolina </p>

news

Mass shooting at house party in quiet North Carolina town leaves one dead and 11 hospitilizaed

Russia Train Derailment

LiveUkraine war

‘Over 40’ Russian planes destroyed in drone attack as Putin’s airbases targeted

politics

Musk criticizes Trump’s ‘One Big Beautiful Bill’ and admits tariffs have harmed his businesses

<p>U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks in the first plenary session entitled “United States’ New Ambitions for Indo-Pacific Security” during the 22nd IISS Shangri-La Dialogue at the Shangri-La Hotel on May 31, 2025 in Singapore</p>

Politics

New army documents outline the plan for throwing transgender troops out of US military

<p>Republican Senator Joni Ernst of Iowa holds a town hall on May 30</p>

Politics

Joni Ernst doubles down on bleak ‘We are all going to die’ comments in sarcastic non-apology

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>Los Angeles law enforcement raided an underground nightclub at an undisclosed location early Friday morning. </p>

News

Flash bangs, underground clubs and restaurants: Inside ICE’s day of raids across California

<p>Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is one of only three modern politicians who scored a net positive on a recent poll, making her more popular than President Donald Trump, former President Joe Biden, and former Vice President Kamala Harris. Former President Barack Obama and former First Lady Michelle Obama were the only two modern political figures ahead of Ocasio-Cortez</p>

politics

AOC viewed positively by more Americans than Trump or Harris, poll finds

<p>Tesla and X CEO Elon Musk refused to directly answer a question about a recent report alleging he regularly used drugs while working as the senior adviser at the Department of Government Efficiency</p>

Even Fox News isn’t impressed with Musk dodging question over alleged drug use

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politics

China hits back at Trump official Pete Hegseth for ‘sabre-rattling and fear-mongering’

<p>White House officials detailed the interworkings of Elon Musk and Donald Trump's relationship to The Wall Street Journal. </p>

‘Was it bulls***?’: Even Trump started to doubt Musk and DOGE’s promise to cut $1 trillion, report claims

<p>Trump-NASA Administrator</p>

politics

Trump pulls NASA nomination of Musk ally Jared Isaacman just days before vote

<p>DOGE let USIP go to pot, according to the organization's president</p>

politics

Musk’s DOGE takeover of Institute of Peace brought roaches and rats to D.C. headquarters, court docs say

<p>Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges including racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. </p>

News

Trump speculates about possible Diddy pardon

Bulletin

<p>Finn Wolfhard in Stranger Things season five</p>

Netflix confirms Stranger Things season five release schedule

<p>McLaren's Oscar Piastri celebrates finishing first in the race at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya, Spain</p>

McLaren dominate Spanish Grand Prix as race ends in controversy

<p>Cats with a gene type associated with mixed breeds may purr more at their human companions (Sophie Carty/PA)</p>

Scientists discover mystery genes behind a cat’s purr and behavior

<p>Planned travel strikes may cause disruption this summer</p>

Travelling to Europe this summer? Planned strikes may cause disruption

<p>JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon speaks during the Global Markets Conference in Paris, France, Thursday May 15, 2025</p>

News

Jamie Dimon warns that the US’s biggest problem is not China but ‘the enemy within’

<p>Renée Victor has died aged 86</p>

Coco voice actor and Weeds star Renée Victor dies aged 71

Awards Season

Culture

Conclave writer reveals which two A-list actors were in line to play Ralph Fiennes role

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Culture

Netflix reveals biggest movies and shows coming later this year at Tudum event

More news

<p>The Department of Homeland Security’s ICE detention facility is shown in Jena, La., on Friday, March 21, 2025. A third party payment system in use at ICE facilities has been experiencing outages, leaving detainees without a means to receive money to buy food and basic necessities</p>

Politics

Some ICE detainees unable to buy food after payment system goes down

<p>An early accuser of Jeffrey Epstein filed a lawsuit against the federal government this week</p>

news

Epstein accuser sues federal government saying FBI did ‘absolutely nothing’ after she reported her abuse

Honeybee-Spill

news

Warning after 250 million bees escape overturned truck near the Canadian border

<p>Philadelphia police are on the hunt for a 24-year-old man who is accused of shooting and killing his girlfriend’s ex-boyfriend. (Stock image)</p>

Crime

Police hunt for man who they believe killed girlfriend’s former partner in ‘love triangle’ shooting

<p>James Jensen is facing five charges in connection with a $300 million scheme, with links to the Jalisco cartel </p>

Crime

Utah oil tycoon family accused of conspiring with Mexican cartel in $300M smuggling scheme

<p>Pets, including dogs, are also prone to ticks and need to be checked after being outside</p>

Health

Is this tick season going to be America’s worst yet? Here’s what to know

<p>‘If the content is inauthentic, it can leave a bad taste. But when Meghan’s garden bounty is so delicious, who cares whether she did or didn’t grow it?’</p>

Royals

Give Meghan a break – it’s little ‘cheats’ that make the social whirl go round

<p>Cynthia Nixon as Miranda in ‘And Just Like That...’</p>

Culture

Miranda is the only thing that can save And Just Like That from utter tedium

news

Oreo maker sues Aldi over alleged cookie copy

<p>'Squid Game,' 'Adolescence,' and 'High Potential' top the list of 100 most-watched shows in 2024-2025</p>

The 100 most-watched TV shows of the past year revealed

<p>Sylvester Stallone and Estelle Getty in ‘Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot’</p>

The worst 90s comedies, from Flubber to Stop! Or My Mom Will Shoot

You belong with me: Taylor Swift reveals she’s bought back master recordings

<p>Jade Thirlwall</p>

Pop star leads anti-JK Rowling chant at music festival

<p>Sydney Sweeney</p>

Sydney Sweeney finally confirms she’s single after split from fiancé and Glen Powell dating rumors

<p>Burned body found at Georgia's Stone Mountain</p>

news

Hiker finds burned body near top of popular Georgia tourist attraction

<p>Mexican regional band Grupo Firme won’t be able to perform in the US </p>

Culture

Mexican band forced to cancel US show after Trump administration denies entry

<p>A tourist takes pictures in front a Mayan temple in the Tikal archaeological site in Peten</p>

Nearly 3,000-year-old Mayan city with ‘remarkable’ architecture unearthed in Guatemala

<p>The animal shelter has shared that the pet dog is still alive, despite the baby’s parents claiming it was ‘put down’</p>

News

Baby’s cause of death revealed as family say the puppy originally blamed for her killing has not been put down

<p>Undergraduate students at the Ramapo College of New Jersey were able to link the three bones to the same person - Captain Henry Goodsell. </p>

News

Remains found washed up on Jersey shore identified as missing 19th-century boat captain

<p>At least three brides say they were scammed out of thousands of dollars after booking a wedding at the Charleston Lane in Houston. </p>

‘I cried. I cried so much’: Bride arrives for her wedding rehearsal to find venue padlocked and owners nowhere in sight

<p>Valerie Mahaffey has died aged 71</p>

Culture

Valerie Mahaffey death: Young Sheldon and Desperate Housewives star dies aged 71

<p>Bill Maher and Sean 'Diddy' Combs</p>

news

Bill Maher sparks backlash over Cassie and Diddy comments as trial continues

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Avengers deleted scene proves terrifying Thanos theory

<p>E-ZPass readers and license plate-scanning cameras are seen on Park Row on February 20, 2025 in New York City</p>

Crime

Texas police used nationwide license plate reader network to track woman who had self-managed abortion

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Game of Thrones child star Isaac Hempstead Wright gives warning to new Harry Potter actors

<p>Two Chinese terracotta warrior statues, thought to be around 2,000 years old, were damaged after a tourist climbed over a museum fence</p>

Moment tourist damages 2,000-year-old terracotta warrior statues

<p>Rihanna and her father, Ronald Fenty</p>

Rihanna’s father, Ronald Fenty, dies aged 70: report

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News

Faizan Zaki, 13, w-i-n-s 2025 Spelling Bee after coming in second last year

<p>Matthew Goode in ‘Dept Q’</p>

Netflix fans confused after new drama Dept Q mysteriously disappears from streamer

<p>Ralph Rodriguez, left, chats with Army veteran Sidney High at his Fayetteville, N.C., pawn shop</p>

news

US military base’s name change costs businesses a small fortune

Inside The Beltway

MUSK-TRUMP

politics

Has Big Brother arrived? Inside Trump’s secret effort to gather data on millions of Americans

analysispolitics

Elon Musk has gone – but there is an even bigger danger in the White House now

<p>U.S. Army personnel load and secure military tanks for transport to Washington, D.C., Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Fort Cavazos near Killeen, Texas</p>

politics

Trump’s birthday military parade could cause $16 million worth of damage to DC’s streets

<p>Donald Trump reignites his feud with CBS by resurfacing a debunked claim that the network has removed his 2015 interview with Stephen Colbert from YouTube</p>

Politics

Trump reignites feud with CBS over ‘deleted’ Colbert interview - years after his claim was debunked

Financial Markets Wall Street

politics

TACO to FAFO: The secret insults investors are using to poke fun at Trump’s policies

<p>Demonstrators rally during a press conference outside the Department of Labor headquarters on April 14 in Washington</p>

Politics

Outrage after Trump administration suspends job training program for low-income youth

<p>Donald Trump</p>

politics

Trump’s mass firings of federal workers must remain on hold, court rules

<p>Trump administration officials could face contempt proceedings in the case of a man identified in court documents as ‘Cristian’ who was deported to El Salvador despite pending asylum protections</p>

Politics

Trump-tapped judge blasts White House’s ‘utter disregard’ over wrongfully deported asylum seeker

<p>Elon Musk appears with a black eye at a press conference with President Donald Trump.</p>

Musk explains black eye as he sports shiner during meeting with Trump

<p>Elon Musk stands alongside President Donald Trump in the Oval Office on his last official day as a special government employee.</p>

analysisPolitics

Trump conducts the weirdest exit interview in history as Musk departs

Elon Musk reportedly said he fathered a child with a Japanese pop star

Culture

<p>John Brenkus had been ‘battling depression’ a statement said</p>

John Brenkus, founder and host of ESPN’s Sports Science, dies aged 54

<p>Jade, Heidi and Kesha: The girls took over Mighty Hoopla 2025</p>

Pop, Pride, and pure chaos: Mighty Hoopla is a truly joyful festival

<p>Fans prepare to watch the ‘Doctor Who’ finale at the Castle Cinema, London</p>

Could big-screen TV be the future of our cinemas?

<p>George Wendt and Jason Sudeikis</p>

Jason Sudeikis honours uncle and Cheers star in moving tribute

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Doctor Who viewers question Ncuti Gatwa’s exit from BBC series

<p>The five-piece has revolutionised the scene and have picked up some notable fans, but they’re just getting started</p>

Turnstile’s Brendan Yates: ‘We never write to fill a quota of a song’

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Emma Watson’s dad issues warning to new Harry Potter actors

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Juliet Stevenson reveals Nicole Kidman annoyed her with work claim

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WTF with Marc Maron to end after 16 years

<p>BBC Radio 2 In The Park festival is to be held in Chelmsford</p>

BBC Radio 2 in the Park 2025 festival to take place in Chelmsford

IndyBest

<p>A little of the ultra sheer formula goes a long way</p>

I’m in my 50s, and this tinted moisturizer is perfect for mature skin

<p>It is a smart and definitely worthwhile investment</p>

I was an air fryer skeptic until I tried this model with hidden gadget

<p>The gremlin plush toys are taking over</p>

Labubus are coming for your handbag — here’s how to buy one

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

The Oura ring is my favorite fitness tracker and it has $100 off now

Lifestyle

<p>Are food waste apps really too good to be true? </p>

Are food waste apps like Too Good To Go a moral success story?

<p>About 20,800 new cases of melanoma are diagnosed in the UK every year</p>

Health & Families

One-time therapy could help skin cancer patients live longer

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Man horrified after coming home to ‘plague-style swarm’ of termites

<p>A young girl serenaded a Delta flight to Orlando </p>

Girl singing Moana during flight delay sparks mixed reactions

Well cared for feet can improve your comfort, mobility, confidence, independence and have an impact on your overall quality of life (Alamy/PA)

Health & Families

7 essential foot care tips for older adults – and why it’s important

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Tinder trials divisive new height filter for premium users

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Mel B celebrates 50th birthday party with two Spice Girls absent

<p>Three meals, one shop: these recipes are designed to work harder for your wallet and your weeknight schedule</p>

Three budget dinners with one shopping list to cut food costs

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Death Sentence: The real cost of Trump’s aid cuts on HIV

Hardlife, 15, and Shallom, 16 separately lost their parents to HIV in the last few months - Chimanimani, Zimbabwe

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Hugh Jackman takes swipe at ex-wife after divorce announcement

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Terrifying footage shows hero cop rescuing woman from blazing car

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Watch as 13-year-old wins US National Spelling Bee crown

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Terrifying moment man forces ex into trunk of car after stalking her

Travel

<p>The glittering Athens Riviera </p>

Discover the luxury and laid-back charm of the Athens Riviera in 2025

<p>All the major US airlines charge for checked luggage on domestic routes — and some also charge for carry-on bags</p>

The best and worst US airlines for carry-on baggage allowance revealed

<p>Solo travelers are being charged more on select domestic US routes</p>

Solo travelers charged up to 70% more by the three biggest US airlines

<p>The alleged incident happened on a recent British Airways flight travelling from San Francisco to London Heathrow</p>

BA steward ‘found naked and dancing in business class toilet’

<p>Colour scheme: Simon Calder in ARoS Aarhus Art Museum</p>

We’re travel experts — these are our top tips for getting around the six busiest airports in the US

<p>Stay or go? Medical care standards vary across the world</p>

Is your journey really medically wise? How to reduce flight diversions

<p>While the picturesque village is only home to a few hundred people, thousands of visitors descend on the area every week</p>

Villagers fed up of tourists’ drones urge ban after man filmed in bath

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Trump claims Harvard 'not giving' foreign student list despite government data

Trump claims Harvard 'not giving' foreign student list despite government data

politics

Rep Jasmine Crockett calls Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' a reverse Robin Hood

tv

A major change is coming to Stranger Things season 5 and people aren’t happy

lifestyle

Tinder's 'height filter' could be a nightmare for short men - and it's divided the internet

gaming

Nintendo Switch 2 LIVE: Console reportedly 'shipped early' in some regions ahead of official release date

gaming

Nintendo Switch 2 LIVE: Console reportedly 'shipped early' in some regions ahead of official release date

tv

The Last of Us Season 3 huge plot details revealed by cast member

politics

'This is Presidential behavior now': Donald Trump slammed for posting baseless Joe Biden conspiracy theory