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More than 100 UK millionaires ask new PM Andy Burnham to tax them more
The 'Patriotic Millionaires' say 'wealth and power have been concentrated in a small group for too long'.
Owner of Viking ship used in The Odyssey says studio has not paid bill for damage
Swedish nonprofit alleges cost to repair replica was $6,000 but Universal – which made $264m on film’s opening weekend – has not stumped upThe Swedish owners of a Viking longship …
‘I got carried away’: Elon Musk expresses regret about Doge and wading into Trump’s orbit
Billionaire in interview with the Economist admits he was too consumed by politics and shares predictions about AIElon Musk has admitted he became too consumed by politics during …
Pauline Hanson blames ‘fake news’ media for her bad press. But serious leaders have to own their actions
In a fortnight of rolling blunders, the One Nation leader digs deep into the Trump playbook of blame-shiftingGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThere’s app…
Murdoch and Musk in the crosshairs at Venice film festival
Danny Boyle’s drama about the acquisition of the Sun and a four-hour Elon Musk documentary will premiere alongside new films from Martin McDonagh and Werner Herzog – but only one …
Trump says Saudi nuclear pact hinges on kingdom joining Abraham Accords
Claim casts further confusion over deal to launch US-supported civilian nuclear programme in Saudi Arabia.
US strikes on southern Iran infrastructure widen war
The latest US strikes on tunnels, bridges, and other infrastructure further inland from the Strait of Hormuz could indicate that Washington is shifting gears in Iran.
Kuwait-Iraq border crossing hit in drone attack
Kuwait's Defence Ministry said a drone attack hit the Abdali border crossing with Iraq, causing damage but no casualties
Trump's refugee policy: Only white South Africans welcome?
Trump is spending more money on refugees, but it's mostly white South Africans who benefit. People from crisis-stricken countries are being denied entry. Experts say the credibili…
House passes measure to restrain Trump on Iran
The vote marks the first test of Republican support for the conflict since President Donald Trump resumed military strikes against Tehran this month.
Iran War Live Updates: Oil Prices Hit $100 a Barrel After Attacks in Red Sea
The price of Brent crude soared after Iran’s Houthi allies in Yemen claimed strikes on two Saudi tankers. President Trump warned that the U.S. would hold Iran directly responsible…
US House passes war powers resolution directing Trump to withdraw US military from Iran
Resolution, which comes after similar one in June, is largely symbolic, as Trump administration says it’s unconstitutionalUS politics live – latest updatesThe US House of Represen…
Israeli security minister joins Jewish extremists as they storm al-Aqsa mosque compound
Far-right minister Itamar Ben-Gvir was among thousands who gathered at Jerusalem’s most sensitive holy siteIsrael’s far-right minister of national security, Itamar Ben-Gvir, joine…
Man dies of injuries after attack at Regensburg bank: police
Police say one person has died after sustaining severe injuries at a bank branch in Regensburg. Special units were dispatched and were reportedly able to apprehend a suspect armed…
Bavaria: Possible hostage situation at Regensburg bank
Police say one person has sustained life-threatening injuries in a bank branch in Regensburg. The standoff is ongoing, and special units are on their way. The suspect is thought t…
Can India's 'Cockroach' protest movement go nationwide?
What began as satire on social media has turned into a massive Gen Z-led protest movement driven by anger over corruption and high youth unemployment. There are signs it is findin…
One person critically injured in possible hostage situation at a Regensburg bank, Bavarian police say
Police say one person has sustained life-threatening injuries in a hostage situation at a bank branch in Regensburg. The standoff is ongoing, and special units are on their way. T…
Spain's solar eclipse trilogy: Spectacle starting August 12
From August 2026 to January 2028, amateur and pro skywatchers are in for a series of rare solar spectacles over Spain and North Africa. Astronomers expect the events to attract mi…
How shipping insurance rates are rising, as Hormuz, Bab al-Mandeb shut down
Insurance rates through Hormuz are currently four times the five-year average.
Has Russia helped Iran target CIA sites in the Gulf?
Reports of Iran targeting sites belonging to the US's CIA first emerged in the early days of the Iran war.
About 500 national guard members deployed to West Virginia after flash floods
Search and rescue operations continue as troops deploy across state after torrential rain caused floods and damageAbout 500 national guard members have been deployed across West V…
Ebola death toll in DR Congo surpasses 1,000
More than 1,000 people have died in the latest Ebola outbreak in DR Congo, according to official government data.
US already at war with Russia – Tucker Carlson (VIDEO)
Tucker Carlson tells RT the US is already at war with Russia, blames the “neocon war lobby,” and warns of a wider conflict Read Full Article at RT.com
Republican-controlled committee refers former Trump prosecutor Jack Smith for criminal investigation
Committee accused of trying to ‘weaponize’ justice system via ‘laughably weak and vindictive criminal referral’Democrats have accused the US House of Representatives judiciary com…
Oil prices hit $100 for the first time since May
The price of Brent crude rose more than 5% on Thursday as the war in the Middle East continues to escalate.
ECB keeps interest rates unchanged amid Iran war inflation
The European Central Bank has kept its base interest rates steady but said it was "closely monitoring" the energy price shock. The impact of the war against Iran on energy costs h…