- 20h ago
UK Supreme Court to review Palestine Action terror ban after 77 arrested at London protest
The UK Supreme Court granted permission for Palestine Action co-founder Huda Ammori to appeal the group's proscription as a terrorist organisation, while 77 people were arrested outside a London court for expressing support for the banned group.
- yesterday
Bank of Japan holds rate at 1%, warns it could accelerate hikes as yen intervention talks intensify
Governor Kazuo Ueda said the central bank could speed up interest rate increases after keeping borrowing costs steady, while Japan and the US appeared to coordinate on propelling the yen higher.
- 3d ago
60 Minutes hires Ross Douthat, Sebastian Junger and others to rebuild after spring shake-up
New York Times columnist Ross Douthat becomes a correspondent, while author Sebastian Junger and two others join as contributors for the 59th season, premiering September 13.
- Jul 19
Nolan's 'The Odyssey' hits cinemas as first all-IMAX feature, with 70mm tickets reselling for €1,100
Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey' opened on 17 July as the first commercial feature shot entirely with IMAX cameras, while resale tickets for the rare 70mm screenings hit €1,100 and the director said he may now take a years-long break.
- Jul 17
Andy Burnham announces plan to give English mayors a share of income tax revenue
Prime Minister Andy Burnham, a former Greater Manchester mayor, announced on Friday that regional mayors in England will for the first time keep a portion of income tax and business rates collected in their areas, part of his push to decentralise the British state.
- Jul 13
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.
- Jul 12
Iran's new supreme leader vows revenge, newspaper blacklists Meloni, Trump and Netanyahu
Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei declared revenge for his father's death a national duty. A Tehran newspaper published AI-generated mugshots of 13 Western officials in orange prison uniforms, including Italian premier Giorgia Meloni.
- Jul 11
Eva Herzigova weds long-time partner Gregor Marsiaj in Turin after 25 years and three children
The ceremony at Turin's historic Palazzo Carignano marked the culmination of a quarter-century romance that produced three sons and weathered a public infidelity scandal.
- Jul 8
The Pitt leads 2026 Emmy nominations with 25 nods, Hacks sets comedy record
The 78th Primetime Emmy Awards nominations were unveiled Wednesday, with HBO Max's medical drama 'The Pitt' earning a leading 25 nominations and 'Hacks' setting a comedy record with 24.
- Jul 8
UK leads $50 billion NATO push for European deep-strike weapons, without the US
Britain, France, Germany and other European allies are launching a $50 billion initiative to develop long-range precision weapons, aiming to close a capability gap with Russia without relying on the United States.
- Jul 5
Nigel Farage's Clacton by-election becomes two-man race against comedy candidate Count Binface as all main parties boycott
Nigel Farage's triggered by-election in Clacton has turned into a one-on-one contest with satirical candidate Count Binface after Labour, the Conservatives, and other main parties refused to field candidates, calling it a farce.
- Jul 5
Trump hails 'good talks' with Iran as Oman floats Strait of Hormuz plan, but drone strikes test pause
A third day of calm between US and Iranian forces gave way to diplomatic maneuvering on Tuesday, as Oman presented a proposal for joint management of the Strait of Hormuz and President Trump warned that airstrikes would resume if talks fail.
- Jul 4
Taylor Swift marries Travis Kelce at Madison Square Garden in ceremony officiated by Adam Sandler
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were married Friday evening at Madison Square Garden in New York, with Adam Sandler leading the ceremony and a star-studded guest list of 1,000, including Ed Sheeran, Gigi Hadid, and Hugh Grant.
- Jul 4
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce tie the knot at Madison Square Garden in a star-studded ceremony
The pop superstar and the Kansas City Chiefs tight end exchanged vows on Friday evening at the iconic New York arena, surrounded by 1,000 guests and tight security.
- Jul 4
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry in New York, Adam Sandler officiates ceremony
The pop star and the NFL tight end tied the knot in a private Madison Square Garden ceremony on Friday, with actor Adam Sandler leading the vows and over 1,000 guests celebrating.
- Jul 3
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden in star-studded ceremony
The pop superstar and NFL tight end tied the knot on July 3, with Adam Sandler officiating and a 1,000-strong guest list that included Karlie Kloss and Patrick Mahomes.
- Jul 2
Andy Burnham poised to enter No 10 as 322 Labour MPs anoint him next leader in uncontested race
With all rivals mathematically blocked, the former Manchester mayor will be formally elected next Friday and must flesh out an agenda allies say remains obscure just 10 days before he walks through the Downing Street door.
- Jun 25
Starmer quits, Burnham set to lead: UK political upheaval and defence spending boost
Keir Starmer's resignation on Monday triggered a rapid Labour succession, with Andy Burnham all but certain to become the UK's seventh prime minister in a decade, while a defence spending plan and a new media green paper added to the political frenzy.
- Jun 25
US Supreme Court sides with Bayer on Roundup, eliminating failure-to-warn claims in state courts
A 7-2 ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court blocked state-level lawsuits over missing cancer warnings on Roundup weedkiller, handing Bayer a victory that could derail tens of thousands of pending claims.
- Jun 21
Starmer expected to resign as UK prime minister on Monday after Labour revolt; Trump says he 'failed massively'
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer is expected to announce his resignation on Monday after losing the support of his party, with US President Donald Trump weighing in from Washington. Andy Burnham, the Mayor of Greater Manchester, is poised to take over both the Labour leadership and the premiership.
