- 19h ago
UK designates Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps a terrorist organisation under fast-tracked state-threats powers
Keir Starmer’s government, in its final week in office, used newly fast-tracked legislation to proscribe Iran’s IRGC, the IMCR militant network and Russia’s GRU volunteer corps, punishing support with up to 14 years in prison.
- yesterday
Trinity Tatum and Bryce Alakai Dettloff win Love Island USA season 8, taking the $100,000 prize
Trinity Tatum and Bryce Alakai Dettloff took the $100,000 prize on Peacock's Love Island USA season 8 finale, streamed Sunday night.
- 2d ago
At first Dreyfus commemoration, Macron calls for vigilance against antisemitism as statue finds its place
On the first national day of remembrance for Alfred Dreyfus, 120 years after his wrongful treason conviction was overturned, President Macron urged 'constant vigilance' against rising antisemitism and witnessed the installation of a long-awaited statue at the Cour de cassation.
- 4d ago
Belgium exit World Cup in painful 2-1 quarterfinal loss to Spain: Witsel announces retirement, injuries mount
In Los Angeles, Belgium fell 2-1 to Spain, with Courtois, Tielemans, and De Bruyne all sidelined; Axel Witsel confirmed it was his last World Cup match.
- 4d ago
King Charles hosts Harry, Meghan and grandchildren at Highgrove for first family reunion since 2022
King Charles III welcomed Prince Harry, Meghan and their children Archie and Lilibet at his Gloucestershire estate on Friday afternoon, the first time the monarch has seen his grandchildren in person in more than four years.
- 4d ago
Duchess Meghan makes surprise UK return with Archie and Lilibet as royal reunion hopes build
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is set to return to the United Kingdom this week with her children, Archie and Lilibet, after a four-year absence, though all public appearances have been cancelled.
- 5d ago
Bayeux Tapestry arrives in London under police escort for first UK show in nearly 1,000 years
The 70-metre-long 11th-century embroidery travelled overnight from Normandy through the Channel Tunnel, reaching the British Museum at 02:50 local time ahead of a September exhibition that has already sold 100,000 tickets.
- 5d ago
One dead, one injured in explosion at Italian munitions decommissioning plant
A Thursday morning explosion at a military munitions decommissioning plant in Casalbordino, Italy, left one worker dead and another injured, marking the third fatal incident at the site since 2020.
- 5d ago
Netflix's 'Little House on the Prairie' revival premieres, offering a grittier, more historically aware take on the Ingalls saga
Netflix's new 'Little House on the Prairie' premiered Thursday, bringing a more complex, less sentimental portrayal of pioneer life that includes the perspective of the Osage Nation.
- 6d ago
Two-time Ballon d'Or winner Alexia Putellas joins London City Lionesses on free transfer
The Spanish midfielder, 32, leaves Barcelona after 14 trophy-laden years to sign a three-year deal with the ambitious Women's Super League club owned by Michele Kang.
- Jul 6
Maine Democrats scramble to pick new Senate nominee after Platner withdraws amid rape allegation
The party faces a July 27 state deadline, with a convention set for July 25 in Bangor and a crowded field of contenders emerging, including former state Senate president Troy Jackson and Secretary of State Shenna Bellows.
- Jul 6
Prince Harry and Elton John lose High Court privacy battle against Daily Mail publisher
Prince Harry called the ruling 'shocking and unjustified' after a UK judge threw out his privacy lawsuit against the Daily Mail's publisher, along with claims by Elton John and other celebrities.
- Jul 5
McMorrow suspends Michigan Senate campaign, leaving Stevens and El-Sayed in two-way primary
State Senator Mallory McMorrow ended her bid for Michigan's open U.S. Senate seat on Sunday, narrowing the Democratic primary to a contest between moderate Rep. Haley Stevens and progressive Abdul El-Sayed.
- Jul 5
Lego go-kart chaos at British GP as Alonso wins parade, Hamilton and Verstappen join despite criticism
All 22 Formula One drivers took part in a Lego go-kart parade before the British Grand Prix, with Fernando Alonso crossing the line first after a lap of beached cars, grass-cutting and good-natured bumping.
- Jul 5
Saxony wildlife stations overwhelmed as heatwave drives swift chicks from nests
Over 500 reports of fallen swift chicks flooded Leipzig's wildlife rescue during a four-day June heatwave, but only 76 birds could be taken in. Volunteer-run stations across Saxony say they are at breaking point.
- Jul 5
RAYE opens 60th Montreux Jazz Festival with surprise guests Alicia Keys and Mark Ronson
British singer RAYE launched the 60th Montreux Jazz Festival with a meticulously crafted show featuring surprise appearances by Alicia Keys and Mark Ronson, paying homage to the festival's storied history.
- Jul 4
South Africa overwhelms England 45-21 in Nations Championship opener with seven-try blitz
South Africa scored three tries in the opening 11 minutes and never looked back, beating England 45-21 at Ellis Park in the first match of the new Nations Championship.
- Jul 4
On eve of 250th US independence, Trump calls communism greatest threat, surpassing world wars and 9/11
Speaking at Mount Rushmore on the eve of the 250th anniversary of US independence, President Donald Trump declared communism the greatest threat to the nation, surpassing both world wars, Pearl Harbor, and the 9/11 attacks.
- Jul 3
Prince William reveals King Charles 'hates football' on Travis Kelce's podcast
Hours before Travis Kelce's wedding to Taylor Swift, Prince William dropped a royal bombshell: his father, King Charles III, 'hates football.' The heir to the throne, a devoted Aston Villa fan, also vowed to attend the World Cup final if England makes it.
- Jul 3
Leclerc ends 624-day win drought at British GP as Ferrari celebrates 250th F1 victory
Charles Leclerc claimed his first Formula 1 win since October 2024 at the British Grand Prix, leading from start to finish as championship leader Kimi Antonelli retired with a technical failure.
