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See below how the Bad Blood sensation has put a ‘ring of steel’ around her TAYLOR Swift is spending an extra $2 million on security amid fears for her safety, a source close to the global superstar has told The U.S. Sun. The usually public-facing singer has retreated into the shadows recently, following stalker issues and the…

Aviation experts have mapped out what a worst case scenario could look like MILLIONS of travelers could see Thanksgiving chaos that has never been seen before if the government shutdown continues, aviation experts have warned. The government shutdown, which is in its fifth week, has seen security agents and air traffic controllers gone unpaid. Thousands of flights…

FBI Director Kash Patel defended girlfriend Alexis Wilkins amid backlash over allegedly using an FBI jet to attend her event, calling the claims “baseless” while affirming compliance with travel rules and policy. FBI Director Kash Patel has pushed back against a wave of criticism following reports that he used a government jet to attend his girlfriend’s performance…

Amazon is cutting 14,000 corporate jobs to become leaner and faster. CEO Andy Jassy says this move is about culture, not AI or cost-cutting, signalling a shift back to its startup roots. Turns out, even Amazon needs a reset button. CEO Andy Jassy says the company’s latest wave of layoffs, around 14,000 corporate roles, isn’t about trimming…

German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt thinks that schoolchildren should be better prepared for war and disasters. He calls it a sensible precaution others see conservative scaremongering. Crises, disasters and war have long been covered in German schools, at least on an abstract, academic level. Now, German Interior Minister Alexander Dobrindt of the conservative Christian Social Union (CSU)…

Russian attacks on energy infrastructure have left tens of thousands without power in eastern Ukraine. Meanwhile, a Ukrainian drone attack has set an oil tanker ablaze in a Russian Black Sea port. DW has the latest. Ukraine’s Donetsk region without power after Russian attacks — governor Ukrainian authorities were working to restore power to Donetsk after Russian…

France’s consumer watchdog has reported fast fashion giant Shein to authorities for selling “sex dolls with a childlike appearance” on its website. The Directorate General for Competition, Consumer Affairs and Fraud Control (DGCCRF) said in a statement that the online description and categorisation of the dolls “makes it difficult to doubt the child pornography nature of the…

U.S. President Donald Trump on Saturday said he has asked the Defense Department to prepare for possible “fast” military action in Nigeria if the West African nation fails to crack down on the killing of Christians. The U.S. government will also immediately stop all aid and assistance to Nigeria, Africa’s most populous nation and top oil producer,…

Former President Barack Obama touted Democratic candidates for governor in two states at campaign rallies on Saturday, urging voters in next week’s election to reject what he called the “lawlessness and recklessness” of President Donald Trump’s administration. Obama, the two-term president still highly popular among Democrats, laid out a biting indictment of the Trump administration at rallies…

A federal court in Rhode Island on Saturday ordered the Trump administration to make full food aid benefit payments by Monday, or partial payments by Wednesday, while acknowledging the “irreparable harm” that exists without their timely payment. The Rhode Island case is one of two lawsuits filed to block the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s suspension of Supplemental…

Facing deepening fractures in the global trade order, Asia-Pacific leaders adopted a joint declaration that emphasised the need for resilience and shared benefits in trade at the end of the annual APEC summit on Saturday. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting, hosted by South Korea this year, unfolded under the shadow of rising geopolitical tensions and aggressive economic…

The Jamaican government confirms the fatalities – as the first British repatriation flight was setting off from the island on Saturday evening. A total of 28 people have died following Hurricane Melissa’s rampage across Jamaica, the government has confirmed. Melissa, one of the strongest storms on record to make landfall in the Caribbean, brought with it winds…

Gustavo Salas, the state’s attorney general said that many of the deaths appeared to have been caused by the inhalation of toxic gases. At least 23 people, including children, were killed and 11 others injured in a supermarket explosion in northern Mexico on Saturday, local officials said. The explosion took place at a Waldo’s store in Hermosillo.…

Pakistan Defence Minister repeated his claim that New Delhi is using Afghanistan to wage a ‘proxy war’ against India without providing any evidence. Pakistan Defence Minister Khawaja Asif this week repeated his claim that India is using Afghanistan as a proxy to wage a two-front war against his country but failed to provide any evidence to back…

People across the country formed long lines for free meals and groceries at food pantries and drive-through giveaways Saturday, after monthly benefits through the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, were suddenly cut off because of the ongoing government shutdown. In the New York borough of the Bronx, about 200 more people than usual showed up…

A crowd surge at a popular Hindu temple in southern India left at least nine people dead and dozens injured, local authorities said Saturday. The incident occurred at the Swamy Venkateswara Temple in the Srikakulam district of Andhra Pradesh state where hundreds of devotees had gathered to mark one of Hinduism’s sacred days, “Ekadashi,” senior police officer…

Rob Jetten, 38, is set to become the Netherlands’ youngest and first openly gay prime minister after leading his D66 party to victory. The historic win comes as he prepares to marry Olympian Nico Keenan. The Netherlands will make history by electing Rob Jetten, 38, as its new prime minister, following national elections held on Wednesday, October…

The Los Angeles Dodgers became the first team for 25 years to win back-to-back World Series titles, coming from behind to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-4 after extra innings in the deciding seventh game. Catcher Will Smith’s home run in the top of the 11th inning broke the deadlock at Toronto’s Rogers Centre, and when Alejandro…

Molecule, a pill promising rapid weight loss, went viral on Russian TikTok earlier this year. Young people’s feeds started filling up with captions like “Take Molecule and forget food exists”, and “Do you want to sit in the back of the class in oversized clothes?” Clips showed fridges lined with blue boxes featuring holograms and “Molecule Plus”…

Prince William’s feud with his uncle Andrew Mountbatten Windsor reportedly stems from a “rude” comment the former royal made about his nephew’s wife, Kate Middleton. Author Andrew Lownie claimed in his royal biography, “The Rise and Fall of the Yorks,” that the Prince of Wales fully supported his father, King Charles III, in his decision to strip…

The incident comes as immigration raids across Chicago are ramping up with Trump also threatening to send in the National Guard into the staunchly Democrat city An immigration agent was caught on camera appearing to point a handgun at bystanders before slamming a man’s head into the tarmac. The incident in Evanston, Illinois, on Friday was filmed…

Maldives seeks to “protect public health and promote a tobacco-free generation” with a ban on tobacco use for those born after 2007. A generational prohibition on tobacco went into effect in the Maldives on Saturday, the country’s Health Ministry said. Maldives is now the only country in the world with such a ban. The measure will apply…

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said he disagreed with the airing of an anti-tariffs ad featuring Republican icon Ronald Reagan that exacerbated tensions with the US government. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney formally apologized to the United States on Saturday for an ad depicting the former US President Ronald Reagan that set off Donald Trump’s anger and…

Hurricane Melissa slammed into Jamaica on October 28 as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to ever make landfall on the island nation. The storm’s rapid intensification over unusually warm Caribbean waters highlights a trend scientists have long warned about, where climate change fuels more powerful and destructive weather events. The devastation in Jamaica and neighboring…

SEAN “Diddy” Combs will have an easy time serving the remainder of his sentence at a relaxed college dormitory-style prison, but must undergo rigorous visitation protocols, including strip-searches, an ex-inmate said. Combs, who is serving a 50-month sentence after being convicted of two prostitution-related offenses, was transferred from the notoriously neglected Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn to…

The former reality star has been scrutinized over her parenting after the teen has made numerous changes to her appearance TEEN Mom Farrah Abraham’s teenage daughter, Sophia, has showcased her drastic transformation, including lip piercings and permanent fangs, in a new video. The mother-daughter duo filmed themselves in the bathroom while flaunting their Halloween costumes. In the…

President Frank-Walter Steinmeier is traveling to Egypt, Ghana and Angola, accompanied by German business leaders. The goal is to boost economic partnerships through investment in infrastructure and renewable energy. To start his weeklong tour of Africa, German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier will attend the opening of the Grand Egyptian Museum in Giza, Egypt , on Saturday . After…

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says the Russians are trying to capture the embattled city of Pokrovsk. It could enable further Russian advances in the Donetsk region, which it aims to occupy fully. G7 condemns Russian attacks on Ukraine’s energy system The energy ministers of the Group of Seven nations issued a joint statement condemning Russia’s attacks on…

A year after 16 people were killed when a canopy at Novi Sad railway station collapsed, the Serbian government and the student movement remain locked in a war of attrition. A commemoration event is planned for Saturday. Under normal circumstances, Novi Sad student Boris Kojcinovic would currently be scouring guides to master’s programs abroad. But circumstances for…

In a testament to Kim Kardashian’s power to grab the spotlight, the head of NASA felt compelled this week to set the record straight when the reality TV queen said she believed a well-worn conspiracy theory that the 1969 Apollo 11 moon landing was a fake. In a new episode of Hulu’s long-running family saga “The Kardashians,”…

China has plans to send a crewed mission to the Moon by the end of the decade. A crew of three Chinese astronauts, including the country’s youngest, docked early Saturday (Nov 1) at the Tiangong space station, accompanied by four lab mice. The Shenzhou-21 spaceship docked at 3.22am (7.22pm GMT Friday), China’s state news agency Xinhua reported.…

There’s nothing “Hot N Cold” about their relationship. Katy Perry confirmed her romance with former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau during her Prague concert after a fan in the crowd asked the singer to marry him with a sign. “This guy is trying to get me to marry him and he has a ring in his hand,”…

President Trump on Friday unveiled the latest in his series of White House makeovers — a gleaming, all-marble renovation of the historic Lincoln Bathroom — and, in true Trump fashion, he did it with fanfare and plenty of polish. Posting photos on his Truth Social platform, Trump bragged that he had replaced what he called the “inappropriate”…

Erika Kirk fights back tears in her first interview since the assassination of her husband, conservative activist Charlie Kirk, during a preview aired Friday on Fox News Channel’s “Jesse Watters Primetime.” In the clip, Watters played a video of Charlie discussing Turning Point USA, the organization he founded to promote conservative student activism. “Wow, he looks so…

Babar Azam broke Rohit Sharma’s record for most runs in men’s Twenty20s as Pakistan hammered South Africa by nine wickets and leveled their series on Friday. Babar Azam broke Rohit Sharma’s record for most runs in men’s Twenty20s as Pakistan hammered South Africa by nine wickets and leveled their series on Friday. Saim Ayub returned to form…

The White House has restricted reporters’ access to West Wing communications offices, citing security concerns after some were allegedly caught secretly recording videos and audio. The White House Correspondents’ Association condemned the move, calling it a blow to transparency and press freedom. The White House has imposed new restrictions on journalists’ access to the West Wing, limiting…

Vice President JD Vance dressed up as his own viral meme for Halloween, complete with a curly wig, leaving social media in splits. Users on X called him a “legend” and joked that it was the “best costume of the year.” US Vice President JD Vance turned heads this Halloween after dressing up as his own viral…

In an irate post on X, Vance called the backlash “disgusting” and said that although he acknowledged the question about his interfaith marriage as a personal one, he was not going to avoid it being a “public figure”. US Vice President JD Vance addressed criticism over his comments on wife Usha’s religion, and said that she is…

Hurricane Melissa’s confirmed death toll climbed to 49 on Thursday, according to official reports, after wreaking destruction across much of the northern Caribbean and picking up speed as it headed past Bermuda in the North Atlantic. Authorities in Haiti, which was not directly hit but nevertheless suffered days of torrential rains from the slow-moving storm, reported at…

Tom Cruise was “not very happy” with Colin Farrell while filming their 2002 movie, “Minority Report.” Farrell, 49, recalled what it was like to work with the “Mission Impossible” actor on the blockbuster film during Wednesday’s episode of the “Late Show with Stephen Colbert.” “It was a total headf–k, because I grew up watching those lads. I…

There was a time when Nvidia was a company responsible for making video games look better. Those carefree days are over, says Dave Lee of Bloomberg Opinion. just 112 days after becoming the first US$4 trillion company, Nvidia became the first US$5 trillion company. It’s worth is more than 8 per cent of the S&P 500, but…

For decades, APEC has helped integrate economies along the Pacific Rim. But on-again, off-again tariff escalation between the world’s largest economies means more uncertainty and less room for cooperation. Donald Trump’s whirlwind tour of Asia this week culminated in a much-anticipated sit down with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation…

The US will cut the number of refugees allowed into the country to 7,500 next year, the White House says. White South Africans and “other victims of illegal or unjust discrimination” will be the only refugees admitted. The administration of President Donald Trump plans to allow only 7,500 refugees into the United States in 2026, according to…

A WOMAN who lived with Hollywood predator David Pearce has described him as a “nightmare housemate” who was raping women in the bedroom next to her. Former producer Pearce, 43, was sentenced to 146 years to life in Los Angeles this week following a lengthy trial. He was convicted of first-degree murder in the 2021 fentanyl overdose…

There have also been issues with the brightness of the headlights on over 63,000 Cybertrucks TESLA is recalling thousands of Cybertrucks after it emerged their headlights keep falling off. Elon Musk’s electric car manufacturer was forced to take action after discovering major problems with how the company’s mechanics were glueing on lights. The issues stem from an…

Despite the awkward start, the proceedings carried on as if nothing had happened THIS is the bizarre moment a Detroit police officer appeared at a remote court hearing wearing his official uniform shirt – but no trousers. Officer Matthew Jackson stunned the courtroom and is now under investigation when he logged into a Zoom hearing wearing only…

Buckingham Palace has announced that Prince Andrew is to lose his prince title and will be leaving his Royal Lodge home in Windsor. Andrew Mountbatten Windsor – as he is now to be known – gave up his other royal titles earlier this month, including the Duke of York, after more questions and allegations about his private…

President Donald Trump has announced the US will start testing nuclear weapons in what could be a radical shift in his nation’s policy. “Because of other countries testing programs, I have instructed the Department of War to start testing our Nuclear Weapons on an equal basis,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, Truth Social, as he…

A critically endangered spider, not seen in the UK for 40 years, has been rediscovered in a remote nature reserve accessible only by boat. Aulonia albimana, which was last recorded in the UK in 1985, was uncovered at the National Trust’s Newtown nature reserve on the Isle of Wight – about 2km (1.2 miles) from the spider’s…

Everyone was left mesmerised after the world’s first-ever white Iberian Lynx was spotted in Spain. The unique big cat was spotted by a photographer. Take a look… It seems like the phrase ‘straight out of myth’ came alive– after a photographer ended up spotting a white Iberian lynx in Spain. Yes, there exists a white Iberian lynx,…

Enrique Iglesias Mumbai Concert: Singer Catches Fan’s Phone Mid-Performance In Mumbai And Records Surprise Video | WATCH During his recent concert in Mumbai, international pop icon Enrique Iglesias created a memorable moment by effortlessly catching a fan’s phone mid-performance. While clutching a microphone in one hand, he extended the other and grabbed the recording device as the…

The Trump administration has abruptly ended automatic EAD renewals for certain migrants, effective October 30. Immigration experts warn the move will hit Indian H‑1B holders’ spouses and OPT students hardest, and might cause job losses due to 7–10 month processing time. Businesses relying on skilled workers might also face disruption as fresh vetting is now mandatory. The…

The deadliest police operation against drug gangs in Brazil’s history killed at least 121 people, authorities said on Wednesday, as Rio de Janeiro residents lined a street with dozens of corpses found overnight. State police said the raids targeting a major drug gang had been planned exhaustively for more than two months, and were designed to drive…

Former Biden White House spokesperson Ian Sams, who aggressively defended the aging president as “sharp” and vigorous behind the scenes following his fumbling 2024 debate performance, privately admitted to House investigators that he rarely met the 46th president in person. On July 2, 2024, five days after the disastrous debate, Sams went on MSNBC’s “Deadline: White House”…

Commerce Department data and record stock-market highs indicate the US economy is on a tear so far under President Donald Trump. Yes, inflation is still a bit too high at 3% — but under Joe Biden, we had inflation two to three times that level. And economic growth was much lower then, downright anemic compared to the…

A RECORD-BREAKING Mega Millions jackpot has risen to $754 million in the US after four months of no wins. The jackpot became the ninth-largest in the game’s history on Tuesday, hitting $714 million, but after another winless drawing that day, it went up by $40 million. It comes after the Powerball lottery saw a similar dry spell,…

Trump indicated this decision was prompted by the testing activities of other nations. US President Donald Trump has announced that the United States will begin testing the nation’s nuclear weapons immediately. In a post on social media platform X, Trump boasted how the United States possesses “more nuclear weapons than any other country”, way ahead of Russia…

A Pakistani Army captain and five soldiers were killed in a clash with Tehreek-i-Taliban Pakistan (TTP) militants near the Afghan border in Kurram district.   A Pakistani Army captain was among six soldiers killed in a clash with militants near the Afghan border in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa’s Kurram district, the Pakistani military said on Wednesday. According to a…

In rare interviews, ousted Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said that she was living freely but cautiously in Delhi and had no intentions of leaving India. She also warned that millions of voters would boycott the election in Bangladesh if her party, the Awami League, wasn’t allowed to participate in it. Ousted Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on…

Hurricane Melissa weakened to a Category 1 storm as it begins to batter Bahamas after pummeling Cuba and Jamaica. DW has more. Melissa starts to lash Bahamas, warning of flash floods, storm surges Melissa is currently over the Bahamas, the live weather and hurricane tracking site Zoom Earth shows. Melissa was downgraded to a Category 1 storm…

THIS is the terrifying moment a fire tears through a family home after a firework from Diwali landed in their garden. The Coventry family say they’ve “lost everything” after the blaze destroyed their three-bed property in Foleshill. Emergency services were called to reports of the fire ripping through the home at around 9:30pm on October 18. Mohsen…

Mountaineer Jim Morrison hopped left on his skis, sending trickles of snow down a sheer gully on the North Face of Mount Everest, then he hopped to the right, his breath heavy in the oxygen-thin air. Below him plunged 9,000 feet (2,700 meters) of snow, ice and rock — the most merciless ski run on planet Earth.…

A dark fleet of tankers carried tens of billions of dollars of Iranian and Russian oil to Asia, evading Western sanctions. Reuters found the ships were connected by one thing: a small insurance company in New Zealand, run by a British family. Last Christmas, the tanker Yug cruised out of the Chinese port of Qingdao after offloading…

U.S. military officials involved with President Donald Trump’s expanding operations in Latin America have been asked to sign non-disclosure agreements, three U.S. officials say, a development that raises new questions about a military buildup that Venezuela fears may lead to an invasion. The step is highly unusual, given that U.S. military officials are already required to shield…

KIM Jong-un has fired terrifying cruise missiles in his latest plea for attention – just hours before Donald Trump is set to arrive in South Korea. Pyongyang said the warship launch was a “deterrence exercise” – and comes days after the US leader proposed a meeting with his North Korean counterpart. Kim’s regime said the latest operation’s…

The reality star recently revealed she plans to quit showbiz and focus on her new career as a lawyer KIM Kardashian has been slammed for showing off her collection of expensive Hermes bags during a major economic struggle. The model posted a photo of her four new colorful handbags lined up on the counter on her Instagram…

SELENA Gomez’s ‘unnecessarily cruel’ comments has landed her in hot water with people who have long modeled for her brand, The U.S. Sun can exclusively reveal. The Only Murders in the Building actress has come under fire for boasting that her billion-dollar brand doesn’t “use real models” for its beauty campaigns. While Selena, 33, was attempting to…

The leaders of the US and Japan appeared together on a US aircraft carrier after announcing deals on developing rare earths and deepening their strategic alliance. On Tuesday, US President Donald Trump and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi declared “a new golden age” on the horizon for the US-Japan alliance. Japan was the second stop for the…

As Trump presses for a $350 billion investment and a summit with Kim Jong Un, South Korea has pushed back, citing financial risks, public anger over a Hyundai ICE raid, and fears of being strong-armed. US President Donald Trump is due to arrive in South Korea on Wednesday as part of his five-day tour of Asia, and…

A US-backed ceasefire agreement went into effect on Oct 10, halting two years of war that was triggered by deadly Hamas-led attacks on Israel on Oct 7, 2023. Israeli planes launched strikes on Gaza City on Tuesday (Oct 28) after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu accused the militant group Hamas of violating a ceasefire in the Palestinian territory…

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle were spotted enjoying a date night at Game 4 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays. The superstar couple, who was regularly seen on TV as they enjoyed the action from the front-row of Dodger stadium on Tuesday, wore Dodgers merch for the big game. Markle…

At least 64 people were killed in a police operation against the Red Command gang in Rio de Janeiro’s northern suburbs – the largest and deadliest raid in the Brazilian state’s history. Four police officers were among those killed during Operation Containment in the Alemão and Penha districts, state Governor Cláudio Castro said. More than 80 people…

Deploying the classic Islamabad toolkit in an attempt to tweak the narrative, Pakistan’s defense minister alleged that Kabul was being controlled by New Delhi. Pakistan’s Defence Minister Khawaja Asif has made wild allegations, accusing Kabul of acting as a tool for New Delhi to spread terror in his country. Asif also warned of a “50 times stronger”…

VENEZUELA says it has captured CIA spies attempting to spark a US invasion – amid spiralling relations between Washington and Caracas. Donald Trump‘s B-1 bombers were also seen flying off the Venezuelan coast on Monday – the US president’s latest show of force against Nicolas Maduro’s regime. Venezuelan authorities said the CIA operatives were carrying out a…

DONALD Trump admits he is thinking about running for a third term as president. Musing on another White House bid, he told reporters on Air Force One as they headed to Japan yesterday: “I would love to do it. I have my best numbers ever.” The 22nd Amendment of the US Constitution prohibits anyone from serving three…

Zohran Mamdani may have won the Democratic primary in the race to become New York City’s next mayor, but many local Democrats still oppose him. In fact, he didn’t get a majority of votes in the first round against Andrew Cuomo, Brad Landers, and others. The Post spoke to several “never Mamdani” Democrats from across the city…

A fighter jet and a helicopter based off the aircraft carrier USS Nimitz both crashed into the South China Sea within 30 minutes of each other, the Navy’s Pacific Fleet said. The three crew members of the MH-60R Sea Hawk helicopter were rescued on Sunday afternoon, and the two aviators in the F/A-18F Super Hornet fighter jet…

Back in her “Red” era. Taylor Swift was spotted at another Kansas City game in style on Monday evening, supporting fiancé Travis Kelce at the Chiefs vs. Washington Commanders game on their home turf at Arrowhead Stadium. She dressed for her team — and the weather — in a bright red turtleneck, matching with her close pal,…

If the identity of the deceased hostage is confirmed, it would mean that the remains of 12 hostages are still in Gaza. Israel said on Monday (Oct 27) that the Red Cross had handed over the body of another deceased hostage from Gaza to the Israeli military, according to a statement by the Israeli prime minister’s office.…

Sanae Takaichi is expected to offer a package of US investments in a US$550-billion deal agreed this year, according to sources. US President Donald Trump lavished praise on Japan’s first female leader Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Tuesday (Oct 28), welcoming her pledge to accelerate a military buildup and signing deals on trade and critical minerals. Takaichi,…

Hidden away in a lab in north-west London three black metal robotic hands move eerily on an engineering work bench. No claws, or pincers, but four fingers and a thumb opening and closing slowly, with joints in all the right places. “We’re not trying to build Terminator,” jokes Rich Walker, director of Shadow Robot, the firm that…

PANIC gripped western Turkey tonight as a powerful 6.1 magnitude earthquake sent residents running from their homes into the streets. The quake struck the Balikesir region at 10.48pm local time, shaking buildings across a wide area including Istanbul and Izmir — two of the country’s largest cities. According to Turkey’s Disaster and Emergency Management Authority (AFAD), the…

THIS is the moment a US Air Force crew punched straight through the heart of Hurricane Melissa — and found eerie stillness inside the monster storm’s deadly core. Cockpit footage from the “Teal 74” reconnaissance mission shows a jaw-dropping scene few humans ever witness: towering walls of cloud, rising like cliffs into the sky, circling a perfectly…