New Zealand PM survives second leadership challenge ahead of election
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has survived a vote of confidence before a general election due in November, saying he has the “full support” of his ruling National Party. Luxon had called for an “urgent” meeting with his National…
TRUMP APPOINTS WILL SCHARF AS NEW WHITE HOUSE COUNSEL
U.S. President Donald Trump has appointed White House Staff Secretary Will Scharf as the next White House counsel, replacing David Warrington, who is leaving the administration to join the private sector. Scharf is expected to formally assume the position on…
Powerful 7.4-magnitude Earthquake kills at least 20 in colombia
At least 20 people were killed and dozens of buildings collapsed after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, triggering panic and rescue operations across several cities. The earthquake was centered near San José del Palmar in the…
US offers $1bn to Colombia on new right-wing president’s first day of office
The US has pledged $1bn (£740m) to Colombia hours after the country’s new right-wing populist president was sworn in. Abelardo de la Espriella, an admirer of Donald Trump who echoed many of the US president’s policies on the campaign trail,…
Infantino Denise Claims UEFA Paid Off Alleged ‘Lover’
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has strongly denied allegations that UEFA paid a six-figure sum to a woman who was allegedly romantically involved with him during his time as the organisation’s general secretary. The allegations, reported by The Telegraph, claim that…
25-year-old school dropout becomes UK’s latest AI billionaire
James Dacombe, founder of AI chip firm Olix, has joined Britain’s billionaire ranks after the startup reached a £2.5 billion (US$3.3 billion) valuation in a funding round that tripled its value in six months. Olix raised £232 million in a…
TikTok star Sydney Towle, who shared her cancer journey online, dies aged 26
Sydney Towle, a popular social media influencer who shared her experience living with a rare, aggressive form of cancer, has died at the age of 26. Towle’s family announced her death, from complications related to bile duct cancer that had…
Italian refuse collectors help recover lost €1m lottery ticket
A one-million-euro lottery ticket was recovered from the bin in Italy after the frantic winner called on refuse collectors to help her retrieve it, the waste management company said. The instant win ticket was “miraculously still in one piece” after…
Funeral of Oscar-winning Brenda Fricker to take place in Dublin
A one-million-euro lottery ticket was recovered from the bin in Italy after the frantic winner called on refuse collectors to help her retrieve it, the waste management company said. The instant win ticket was “miraculously still in one piece” after…
200,000 people received humanitarian assistance after Venezuela quakes: UN
The UN says response continues to expand more than five weeks after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela, as 200,000 people have received humanitarian assistance.he UN says response continues to expand more than five weeks after the devastating earthquakes in Venezuela,…