- 3d ago
Rubio rallies more than 60 nations against left-wing terrorism, unveils visa restrictions
Secretary of State Marco Rubio hosted officials from more than 60 countries in Washington on Thursday, urging a global crackdown on far-left political violence and announcing new visa restrictions targeting members of such groups.
- 5d ago
Mahmoud Khalil sues Trump officials and pro-Israel groups, alleging a 'public-private' conspiracy to crush Palestine advocacy
The former Columbia University graduate student, detained for 104 days in 2025, filed a federal lawsuit in Manhattan on Tuesday accusing senior administration figures and private groups of coordinating to surveil, jail and deport him.
- 5d ago
Anya Taylor-Joy plays a con woman on the run in Apple TV+ thriller 'Lucky', a seven-episode adaptation that struggles to find its own identity
The limited series, adapted from Marissa Stapley's novel by Jonathan Tropper, follows a grifter chasing a stolen $10 million while pursued by the FBI and a crime boss.
- 5d ago
Iran exploited mobile network flaws to locate U.S. troops during war, tracking data reveals
Mobile surveillance data released on Tuesday shows Iran abused SS7 protocol and advertising databases to pinpoint American personnel in Bahrain, Iraq, and across the Gulf before and during the conflict.
- 6d ago
Ellen Burstyn to receive Golden Lion for Lifetime Achievement at the 83rd Venice Film Festival
The 93-year-old Oscar winner will be honoured at the 83rd Venice International Film Festival (2–12 September 2026) alongside previously announced recipient George Clooney, with the award presented during the screening of a new short film directed by jury president Maggie Gyllenhaal.
- Jul 13
Sam Neill died of pneumonia, agent reveals; 'Jurassic Park' star had beaten lymphoma with experimental therapy
The 'Jurassic Park' actor, 78, had been cancer-free after CAR-T therapy beat his lymphoma, but succumbed to pneumonia on Monday in Sydney. His agent spoke out to counter 'inaccuracies and falsehoods'.
- Jul 12
Darline Graham sworn in as US senator after Lindsey Graham's sudden death, raising questions over Ukraine sanctions bill
Darline Graham Nordone, 62, a political novice, was sworn in Tuesday as South Carolina's first female senator, just days after her brother Lindsey Graham, 71, died suddenly of an aortic tear while pushing for Russia sanctions.
- 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 3
Madonna releases 'Confessions II' to best reviews in decades
Madonna released her 15th studio album 'Confessions II' on Friday to widespread critical acclaim, with the sequel to 2005's 'Confessions on a Dance Floor' hailed as her best work in decades.
- Jul 1
US Supreme Court rejects Trump's birthright citizenship order, issues mixed rulings on executive power
The US Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to end automatic citizenship for children born on US soil, a core element of his immigration crackdown, while simultaneously issuing a series of rulings that both curtailed and reinforced presidential authority.
- Jun 30
Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender girls in school sports, 6-3
The conservative-majority court ruled that states may restrict female sports to biological females, affecting more than two dozen Republican-led states.
- Jun 29
Tennis players end Wimbledon media protest after club commits to prize-money reform proposals
Top players at Wimbledon ended their media protest on Monday after weekend crisis talks with the All England Club, which committed to bringing forward specific proposals on prize money, player welfare and a player council. The underlying dispute remains unresolved.
- Jun 27
Bellingham breaks deadlock and Kane sets record as England beat Panama 2-0 to win Group L
Jude Bellingham scored one and created another for Harry Kane, whose 11th World Cup goal made him England's all-time tournament scorer, securing a 2-0 victory over Panama and first place in Group L.
- Jun 26
Low-budget horror 'Obsession' becomes global box office hit, cementing YouTube-to-Hollywood pipeline
Shot for under $1 million, Curry Barker's debut feature has turned toxic love into a word-of-mouth sensation, drawing comparisons to fellow YouTube alumnus Kane Parsons' 'Backrooms'.
- Jun 21
Root joins Tendulkar with 14,000 Test runs but Henry masterclass gives New Zealand 253-run victory to level series
Joe Root became only the second player to reach 14,000 Test runs on day four, but Matt Henry's 11-wicket haul on Sunday sealed a crushing win for New Zealand.
- Jun 20
George Hendy's quick-fire double secures Northampton Saints' second Premiership title in three years
Winger George Hendy scored two tries in three second-half minutes as Northampton Saints beat Exeter Chiefs 26-17 at a sold-out Twickenham, claiming their second English domestic title in three seasons.
- Jun 19
Burnham wins Makerfield seat as cabinet ministers urge Starmer to quit
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham won a decisive by-election in Makerfield on Friday, clearing the path for a leadership bid against a weakened Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
- Jun 18
Messi family pleads for 'humanity' as father Jorge recovers from undisclosed illness
Lionel Messi's father Jorge is under medical supervision and recovering well from an undisclosed health condition, the family said on Thursday, pleading for an end to speculation after the Argentina captain revealed his tears during the World Cup opener stemmed from personal distress.
- Jun 18
Glenn Phillips' maiden Test century lifts New Zealand to 391 as England's ragged morning lets the Black Caps back in at The Oval
Glenn Phillips scored his first Test hundred, last man out for 100, as New Zealand posted 391 all out on day two of the second Test against England at The Oval.
- Jun 17
Tropical Storm Arthur forms near Texas, bringing life-threatening rains across the Southeast
Tropical Storm Arthur formed Wednesday near the Texas coast, the first named storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, bringing heavy rain and the risk of life-threatening flash flooding across the southeastern US.
