Martin Amis: Celebrated British novelist dies aged 73
Martin Amis, a highly acclaimed British novelist, has died at the age of 73. He passed away from oesophageal cancer at his home in Florida, according to his wife Isabel Fonseca, as reported by...
US debt ceiling talks hampered by ‘serious differences’
After a temporary halt in negotiations, the White House and Republican representatives have resumed talks on the US debt ceiling. The pause had caused concern in financial markets. House Speaker Kevin McCarthy confirmed that...
F-16 fighter jets: Biden to let allies supply warplanes in major boost for Kyiv
The United States has announced that it will allow its Western allies to supply Ukraine with advanced fighter jets, including American-made F-16s, which is seen as a significant boost for Kyiv. National security adviser...
Harry and Meghan: Agency refuses to hand over photos
A photo agency called Backgrid has refused to hand over pictures it took of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex during what the couple claimed was a dangerous car chase in New York. Backgrid...
Disney scraps $867m Florida plan amid Ron DeSantis feud
The Walt Disney Company has decided to cancel its nearly $1 billion plan to build a new corporate campus in Florida. The decision comes amid a growing dispute between Disney and Florida’s Republican-led government...
Suspected Pentagon leaker was warned multiple times, prosecutors say
According to court filings from US prosecutors, Jack Teixeira, a 21-year-old US airman, has been accused of leaking classified files and displaying a “wilful disregard” for the protection of classified information. Prosecutors argued that...
Prince Harry and Meghan say New York City car chase was relentless
According to a spokesperson for Prince Harry and Meghan, the couple and Meghan’s mother, Doria Ragland, were involved in a dangerous car chase with paparazzi after attending an awards ceremony in New York. The...
Court orders Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes to go to prison
Elizabeth Holmes, the disgraced founder of Theranos, has been ordered by a court to report to prison while she appeals against her fraud conviction. Holmes had requested to remain free during her fight against...
North Carolina abortion: Lawmakers override governor’s veto on 12-week ban
Lawmakers in North Carolina have successfully overridden Governor Roy Cooper’s veto and passed a ban on most abortions after 12 weeks. The measure, known as the Care for Women, Children and Families Act, was...
Dirty-bomb antidote: Drug trial begins in US
A new type of antidote pill, called HOPO 14-1, is undergoing its first human trial in the United States. This pill is designed to remove harmful radioactive contamination from the body and may be...