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China slams US military blockade of Strait of Hormuz as a 'dangerous and irresponsible move'

China slammed the U.S. military blockade of the Strait of Hormuz as a "dangerous and irresponsible move, urging all parties to honor a ceasefire agreement.

Karoline Leavitt supports Justin Bieber’s divisive Coachella set

White House press secretary reshared a clip of his performance of his worship song, ‘GLORY VOICE MEMO’

Federal Judge Dismisses Trump's Defamation Lawsuit Against The Wall Street Journal Over Epstein Birthday Letter Report

In our news wrap Monday, a judge dismissed President Trump's defamation lawsuit against the publisher of The Wall Street Journal for a story on Trump's ties to Jeffrey Epstein, the Trump administration says it will allow Stonewall National Monument to fly a Pride flag and a study found that deadly antisemitic attacks around the world last year were the highest seen in more than three decades.

WATCH: Helmet cam captures recovery of Artemis II astronauts from Orion capsule

Artemis II Commander Reid Wiseman posted helmet cam footage to social media of his crew's recovery from the Orion capsule after their splashdown to Earth on Friday.

Appeals court orders judge to end contempt investigation of deportation flights

A federal judge must end his contempt investigation of the Trump administration for failing to comply with an order over flights carrying Venezuelan migrants to El Salvador last year, a divided appeals court panel ruled.

Two bodies found days after parking garage collapse in Philadelphia

IMF warns about risk of global recession as Iran war impacts energy costs

The International Monetary Fund warned Tuesday that the US-Israeli war on Iran could slow global economic growth, stoke inflation, and increase the possibility of a worldwide recession and energy crisis. The illegal war of choice on Iran being waged by US President Donald Trump and the government of fugitive Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has already had wide-ranging negative impacts on the global economy, from soaring fuel prices caused by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to suppl

Lululemon says no ‘forever chemicals’ in its clothes as Texas investigates

The company said it 'phased out' the use of PFAS in 2023, prior to which it was 'used in durable water repellent products, a small percentage of our assortment.'

Vote of confidence triggered by fuel protests survived by Irish government

The motion was triggered by the main opposition party Sinn Fein, who criticised the coalition's handling of recent fuel protests

Atlético Madrid v Barcelona: Champions League quarter-final, second leg – live

⚽ Champions League latest, 8pm BST kick-off (first leg 2-0) ⚽ Liverpool v PSG – live | Live scoreboard | And email Will Losing 2-0 at home in the first leg of a Champions League knockout tie is never a particularly good idea but this is the situation Barcelona find themselves in. The Catalans, however, will not feel defeated despite having to travel to the capital to face the miserly Diego Simeone and his charges. A mere 10 days ago Barcelona came out on top in the Wanda Metropolitano, although

Amazon Buys Globalstar for $10.8 Billion, Movingto Expand Its Satellite Internet Service

The e-commerce giant is buying Globalstar, a satellite communications company, as it aims to expand its own satellite internet service to compete with Elon Musk’s Starlink.

CEO Mark Zuckerberg has a new working desk at Meta office, as he 'wants to' sit next to…

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has physically moved his desk into the company's AI lab, where he now sits alongside Superintelligence Labs head Alexandr Wang and codes for up to ten hours a week. Meta President Dina Powell McCormick confirmed the move, adding that Zuckerberg feels he needs to understand AI "at that level" to build the strongest possible model. It signals how seriously he is taking Meta's bid to compete with OpenAI and Google in the generative AI race.

Biden-era prosecutors fired as report finds Biden DOJ weaponized law against pro-lifers

The Justice Department dismissed four prosecutors ahead of the release of an explosive internal investigation that found the Biden administration collaborated with pro-choice advocacy groups in selectively enforcing federal law against abortion foes.

Trump's Federal Reserve pick discloses more than $130M in assets ahead of confirmation hearing

Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s pick to be the next Federal Reserve chair, has disclosed more than $130 million in assets ahead of his planned confirmation hearing next week but pledged to divest much of it if he is chosen to lead the central bank. The 69-page financial document submitted to the U.S. Office of Government...

Disgraced Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore sentenced to probation for stalking incident involving ex-mistress

Authorities said the woman had ended the affair and spoken to school officials.

Doctor Allegedly Removes Wrong Organ In Fatal Mistake, Faces Manslaughter Charge

A grand jury indicted a Florida doctor on manslaughter charges for allegedly removing a patient’s liver, instead of his spleen, during a 2024 surgery

Anthropic's Mythos model sparks cybersecurity concerns

{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Anthropic's Mythos model sparks cybersecurity concerns The limited release of Anthropic’s new Mythos model is putting Washington officials on high alert after the AI firm’s warning about the model’s security risks sent shockwaves through and sparked debate in the tech industry. © Patrick Sison, The Associated Press Within...

Dems file bill to push for use of 25th Amendment to remove Trump despite its long odds of ever passing

The bill comes as Democrats have raised questions about Trump’s mental fitness due to his violent threats against Iran

Johnson gives Congressional Gold Medal to late Nuremberg prosecutor during Holocaust remembrance ceremony

Ben Ferencz, the youngest person to prosecute Nazi war crimes at the Nuremberg trials, was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal on Tuesday. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) presented the body’s highest civilian honor to Ferencz’s family and friends in a ceremony marking Holocaust Remembrance Day at the Capitol, recognizing his “life of servant leadership...

80s icons Heather Locklear and Lorenzo Lamas are officially together after decades of high-profile romances

80s stars Lorenzo Lamas and Heather Locklear are in a new romance, a Lamas representative confirmed to E! News, following years of high-profile past relationships.

Shockwaves felt across multiple US states after strong earthquake rattles millions in Canada

A large earthquake in southern Canada has shaken millions of people and sent shockwaves in the US.

Harvey Weinstein is going on trial for the 3rd time in a New York rape case

Jury selection started Tuesday in the onetime movie mogul's latest retrial, where jurors will weigh whether he raped hairstylist and actor Jessica Mann in a Manhattan hotel in 2013.

What Swalwell’s exit means for Democrats in California’s governor race

Billionaire Tom Steyer and ex-congresswoman Katie Porter stand to benefit the most in a Democratic field with no clear front-runner, several strategists said.

EuroMillions results and numbers: National Lottery draw tonight, April 14

THE draw for tonight's National Lottery EuroMillions (April 14, 2026) has taken place, with life-changing cash prizes at stake. Check the results to see if you have just won a fortune and bagged enough to start that jet-set lifestyle you always dreamed of. Every EuroMillions ticket also bags you an automatic entry into the UK...

Trump sabotaged America and handed its enemy a massive gift: Nobel-winning economist

Nobel laureate and economist Paul Krugman described on Tuesday how President Donald Trump's move to pursue the Iran war at the expense of Americans who now face rising oil prices has made China the real winner. Krugman wrote in his Substack that Trump's decision could put potential oil and gas shortages on the horizon that ultimately benefit Chinese electrotech. "Donald Trump wants to stop the renewable energy revolution. But he can’t — it will continue to advance around the world because the e

RAF jets scrambled over fears ‘Russian long-range bomber’ was heading towards UK as Typhoons sent to intercept planes

BRIT fighter jets were scrambled today over fears that a Russian long-range bomber was heading straight for UK airspace. After the unidentified aircraft was tracked, two RAF Typhoons and a Voyager refuelling jet were deployed, flying towards Shetland. The Typhoons took off from RAF Lossiemouth, Scotland and the refuelling jet took off from RAF Brize Norton in...

Todd Blanche says he's 'horrified' Epstein victims' details were made public

'Dr. Pimple Popper' Sandra Lee reveals stroke while filming new season

Dr. Sandra Lee, the viral dermatologist known as Dr. Pimple Popper, has disclosed that she suffered a stroke last November while filming the upcoming second season of her show on Lifetime.

Jon Stewart spots uncanny resemblance in Trump's now-deleted AI 'Jesus' meme

Jon Stewart noticed something funny about the the AI-generated image of Donald Trump as Christ on Monday's Daily Show.

The Top 10 Most Common US Last Names — and the Fastest‑Growing Ones

Census data show Smith remains the most common U.S. last name while Asian surnames such as Zhang and Liu grew fastest.

DOJ sues two more local gov’ts for ‘open defiance’ over migrant sanctuary policies

The state and city have been stonewalling the feds' enforcement actions by refusing to share information and rarely honoring immigration detainers, forcing local law enforcement "to release criminal alien offenders back into the very communities they have already victimized," the federal suit alleged.

Runaway Brazilian ex-spy chief convicted in coup reportedly detained by ICE at Florida traffic stop

Former Brazilian intelligence chief Alexandre Ramagem, convicted in an alleged coup plot under Bolsonaro, was detained by ICE in Florida on Monday.

Andoni Iraola is the kingmaker who put Bournemouth on the map – losing him is more devastating than any star player

FOR us Bournemouth fans, waving superstars goodbye has become an all too familiar feeling. It never gets any easier. In quick succession, AFCB have flogged Dean Huijsen, Illia Zabarnyi, Milos Kerkez, and Antoine Semenyo in mega-bucks deals with football’s world elite. But the loss of kingmaker Andoni Iraola is more devastating than those four combined....

Woman killed in officer-involved shooting at Omaha Walmart during alleged kidnapping attempt

A woman was killed in an officer-involved shooting Tuesday morning at a Walmart in Omaha, Nebraska, after police said she cut a 3-year-old child with a knife during an alleged kidnapping attempt.

Starbucks reveals summer menu return date and new items

New menu is set to launch in the coming weeks

Anthropic co-founder confirms the company briefed the Trump administration on Mythos

In an interview at the Semafor World Economy summit this week, Anthropic co-founder Jack Clark explained why the company was still engaged with the U.S. government while simultaneously suing them.

LIVE NOW: Israeli Ambassador to the US Speaks After Israel–Lebanon Talks in Washington

Israeli Ambassador to the United States Yechiel Leiter speaks to the press on the afternoon of April 14 after talks with Lebanese Ambassador to the United States Nada Hamadeh Moawad and U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio in Washington.

Anna Kepner's dad wants accused stepbrother in 'orange jumpsuit and handcuffs' after alleged cruise murder

Father of teen girl allegedly killed on a cruise ship says her accused stepbrother has shown no remorse and should not be free while awaiting trial.

From chants on trams to a parliament rave, young Hungarians provided a soundtrack for Orbán’s defeat

Young Hungarians have played a crucial role in ending Prime Minister Viktor Orbán's 16-year rule

LIVE NOW: International Monetary Fund Holds Departmental Session About Economies Navigating War

The International Monetary Fund holds a departmental session titled “MENA Economies Navigating War: Managing Shocks and Shaping the Future” at 1:30 p.m. ET on April 14 to explore policy responses for Middle East and North Africa nations as they confront the regional economic impact of conflict.

UNITED-AMERICAN AIRLINES SUPER MERGER?

UNITED-AMERICAN AIRLINES SUPER MERGER? (First column, 1st story, link)

Johnson backs expelling Shelia Cherfilus-McCormick from House

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) said Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) should be expelled by the House after an ethics investigation found she committed wrongdoing on several counts after a monthslong probe into allegations of financial misconduct. Johnson, who has shied away from calling for members to resign before the House Committee on Ethics completes investigations into […]

Chiriseri on Inflation Expectations, Central Banks

RBC Wealth Management Head of Fixed Income for UK and Europe Rufaro Chiriseri gives her outlook for inflation expectations, what to expect from the ECB and BOE in an interview with Joumanna Bercetche. (Source: Bloomberg)

Microsoft raises prices on Surface PCs due to skyrocketing RAM costs

Airlines prepare to ground planes and furlough cabin crew amid deepening air travel crisis as Iran war doubles jet fuel prices

The conflict has upended routes between Asia and Europe that relied on Gulf hubs, while a tightening of jet fuel stock is hitting airlines hard.

Rolls-Royce Launches Ultra-Exclusive Project

Rolls-Royce’s CEO Chris Brownridge reveals how a $5M ultra-limited car is really about something deeper than wealth: exclusive experiences, extreme personalization, and a new era of luxury where scarcity and storytelling matter just as much as the vehicle itself. This hyper-luxury motorcar is designed for an exclusive group of 100 clients who have been deeply involved in the creation process, ensuring a highly personalized and rare automobile. (Source: Bloomberg)

Watch: U.S. President Trump criticizes Pope Leo XIV over Iran remarks

Appeals court lets Trump resume White House ballroom construction, seeks lower court clarity

Man accused in Molotov cocktail attack of OpenAI CEO's home charged with attempted murder

No one was injured at Altman's home or the company offices, authorities said.

Meghan Markle returns to 'royal tradition' in elegant navy dress as she arrives in Australia with Prince Harry - her exact Karen Gee look is still in stock, but there are Karen Millen and Boden lookalikes too

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan have begun their first Australian visit since their official royal tour in 2018

Britney Spears voluntarily checks into rehab following DUI arrest

It was not immediately clear when Spears, 44, checked into rehab. Her last post on Instagram was around 7 p.m. Saturday.

Trump tips DoorDash driver $100 for delivering McDonald's to Oval Office

DoorDash driver Sharron Simmons says she hopes Trump's no-tax-on-tips benefit in the One Big Beautiful Bill extends beyond its current 2028 expiration.

Grand National winning horse trainer is jailed for three years for battering elderly dog walker with a hockey stick after mistaking him for a poacher

Champion trainer Evan Williams, 55, repeatedly hit 72-year-old Martin Dandridge with a hockey stick after wrongly believing he was a rabbit-hunting intruder.

Rep. Tony Gonzales to Retire from Congress After Admitting to Affair Scandal

Texas GOP Representative Tony Gonzales announced his resignation from Congress on Monday, following his admission of a past affair with a staff member. This follows the same-day resignation of Democrat Representative Eric Swalwell.

Cyclone Maila kills at least 11 people in Papua New Guinea

Sixteen injured after ex-student opens fire at high school in Turkey

Students and teachers are among those who were injured in the attack in the country's south-east.

Los Angeles schools strike last-minute deal, avoiding shutdown

The Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) struck a deal early Tuesday to avoid a walkout by three unions planned for the upcoming school day that would have affected over 1,000 schools and almost 400,000 students. The second largest school district in the country reached an agreement in principle with the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) Local 99 on...

Pensioner accused of poisoning neighbour with ant killer in row over shared driveway

Sally Beaney repeatedly blocked the man’s access to his home with her car, a court has heard

Killer’s parents could have prevented Southport attack in U.K., report says

Axel Rudakubana was 17 when he murdered three children and tried to kill 10 others on July 29, 2024.

Businessman sues British Airways for £50k claiming cut finger caused ‘nightmares and flashbacks’

Andrew Chesterton was sitting in seat 1A when the injury occurred

Major UK restaurant chain with over 150 locations announces closure of ‘busy’ branch next WEEK

A MAJOR pub and restaurant chain is to close one of its branches after 15 years in a blow to loyal locals. The restaurant is wrapping up business in just days with the chain stating its closure comes after “careful consideration”. Situated at Meridian Leisure Park in Leicestershire, the restaurant served locals for years. It...

WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert Tries To Use Woman Card Against Female Reporter, And Ladies, This Needs To Stop

I guess I'll be "mansplaining" here, but um, well, I'm right

Swalwell, Gonzales exits shift spotlight to other embattled lawmakers...

Swalwell, Gonzales exits shift spotlight to other embattled lawmakers... (Third column, 1st story, link)

Powerful super typhoon takes aim at remote U.S. islands in Pacific

The inner eyewall of Super Typhoon Sinlaku came ashore on a chain of remote U.S. island territories in the Western Pacific, which includes Guam, on Tuesday.

Paris raffle offers $1M Picasso painting for less than $120 to raise money for Alzheimer’s research

The draw takes place later Tuesday at Christie’s auction house in Paris, France.

Scottish Greens pledge free bus travel and basic income in election manifesto

Party says plan for ‘radical change’ will be funded in part through higher taxes on aviation, gambling and landlords UK politics live – latest updates The Scottish Greens have called for free bus travel, thousands of extra teachers and doctors and a universal basic income among hundreds of uncosted manifesto pledges. The party is enjoying a bounce in Scottish opinion polls, with some putting it ahead of Labour, driven partly by the surging support for the Green party of England and Wales under

Immigrants who care for seniors under threat, nursing homes say...

Dates given for UK 'petrol and diesel shortages and price rises'

Professor Nick Butler warns diesel could hit £2+ per litre and says it would be 'perfectly sensible' for ministers to tell workers to stay at home to save fuel

Cat ‘custody’ row between neighbours ends amicably after Hoysala police intervention in Bengaluru

Mike Colter Spoiled The ‘Daredevil’ Season 2 Finale, Possibly ‘Spider-Man: Brand New Day’

MIke Colter, who plays Luke Cage, just revealed a major season 2/season 3 plot point of Daredevil: Born Again.

Irish Grammy winner Moya Brennan dies aged 73: Enya's folk singer sister and Clannad star passes away as tributes pour in for the 'First Lady of Celtic music'

Irish Grammy winner Moya Brennan has died at the age of 73, as tributes pour in for the singer.

U.S.-Iran talks could restart before ceasefire expires: Reports

Sony Is Turning ‘Bloodborne’ Into an R-Rated Animated Movie

Plus, an 'Escape From New York' remake is on the way.

Power surge: We were promised affordable electricity. Instead, we got higher prices

Pictured: Uni student, 21, found stabbed to death in garden - as housemate, 23, is charged with murder

The body of Jamie Collins, 21, was discovered in a house share in Filton, Bristol, after police were called to the property in the early hours of Thursday. Zack Coughlan, 23, was arrested on Sunday.

BP sees ‘exceptional’ oil-trading result as prices spike

The British oil company expects significantly better performance in oil trading this quarter compared with the previous one.

US forces to join combat drills in Philippines to show commitment to Asia while fighting Iran

Officials say more than 17,000 American and Philippine military personnel will participate in one of their largest annual combat exercises in the country that underscore the United States’ continuing security commitment to Asia

Inside the UK's best abandoned railway tunnels and viaducts - from Grade-II listed structures to one nicknamed 'The Spider Bridge'

A new book, Railway Wonders, highlights some of the best abandoned railways and viaducts across the country.

Met Police officers face racism probe over handling of fatal Wimbledon school crash

Nuria Sajjad and Selena Lau died in July 2023 while celebrating the last day of the summer term

Adam Peaty reveals Gordon Ramsay wedding speech and makes brutally honest admission

Adam Peaty, 31, returns to the London Aquatics Centre today after he almost quit the sport before the Paris Olympics. He considered quitting again after taking silver there.

Gary Neville’s The Overlap buys Mark Goldbridge’s Man United YouTube channel

The historic deal was announced on Tuesday morning

Alleged killer denies murdering student, 18, who was stabbed to death on way home from night out - while defendant's mother pleads not guilty to assisting offender by removing knife from scene

An alleged killer has denied murdering an 'adored' 18-year-old student, who was stabbed to death on his way home from a night out with his new football teammates.

Strikes on alleged drug boats kill 5, leave 1 survivor in eastern Pacific: US military

Two people were killed in the latest U.S. military strike on a boat in the eastern Pacific said to be involved in drug smuggling, U.S.

Moment Hungarian politician dances across stage as Orban finally ousted

Trump administration agrees to keep Pride flag at Stonewall monument

A lawsuit was filed after the flag was removed this year from the Stonewall National Monument, which commemorates a milestone for the gay rights movement.

Charlie Kirk Show denounces Trump's post as blasphemy

Conservative podcasters Andrew Kolvet, Blake Neff, and Joshua Haymes criticized President Donald Trump for posting an image appearing to compare himself to Jesus Christ, which Trump claimed depicted him as a doctor. In the Charlie Kirk Show, Haymes expressed strong disapproval, stating the image "screamed blasphemy" and questioning whether Trump demonstrates genuine Christian devotion or submission to Christ. Haymes emphasized that Christians should reject such blasphemy from their president.

Afghanistan's capital is in the grip of a water crisis

Nestled in a high-altitude valley in Afghanistan's Hindu Kush mountain range, Kabul is rapidly running out of water

Former Brazilian intelligence chief was arrested by ICE, senator says

A Brazilian senator said on Monday that the country’s former intelligence agency chief Alexandre Ramagem was arrested by ICE and is pleading for him to get political asylum in the United States.

Dave McGinnis, former Cardinals head coach and beloved Titans assistant, dead at 74

Dave McGinnis, former Arizona Cardinals head coach and longtime Tennessee Titans assistant coach and broadcaster, has died at age 74 after an illness.

North Korean leader supervises missile tests from his naval destroyer

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised more missile tests from his prized new warship over the weekend, state media said Tuesday, as he pledged to boost the navy’s operational capabilities with his growing collection of nuclear-capable weapons