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Jamie White, a reporter for Alex Jones’ Infowars, was killed in a suspected homicide outside of his home in Austin, Texas just before midnight on Sunday. “We are deeply saddened to inform you that Infowars Reporter Jamie White was brutally murdered around midnight Sunday night due, in part, to the policies of the Soros Austin, TX D.A.…

Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Saudi Arabia ahead of his team having talks with America’s top diplomat on Tuesday. Mr Zelenskyy will not be at the meeting with US secretary of state Marco Rubio, but Mr Zelenskyy’s team will try to improve relations following his disastrous 28 February visit to Washington, which descended into an…

A US senator has hit back at Elon Musk, saying the billionaire Trump adviser is “not a serious guy” after he branded the politician a “traitor” for visiting Ukraine. Mark Kelly, the Democrat senator for Arizona and a former US navy combat pilot, made his third visit to Kyiv since 2023 earlier this month, meeting with wounded…

Former First Lady Michelle Obama will talk divorce, newfound freedom, and friendship—but refuses to delve into politics—on a newly announced podcast with her brother, it was revealed Monday. The New York Times disclosed the existence of the podcast, called IMO, which stands for “in my opinion,” and reviewed its first two episodes. The production, a video-led podcast,…

AN EasyJet pilot was suspended after his packed holiday jet flew too close to a mountain and was just seconds away from disaster. Captain Paul Elsworth was grounded following the cockpit drama as the plane descended towards the Red Sea resort of Hurghada in Egypt. The Ground Proximity Warning System in the cockpit was triggered and dramatically…

Former central banker Mark Carney won the race to become leader of Canada’s ruling Liberal Party and will succeed Justin Trudeau as prime minister, official results showed on Sunday. Carney will take over at a tumultuous time in Canada, which is in the midst of a trade war with longtime ally the United Statesunder President Donald Trump…

Norway’s ski jumping team deliberately cheated by using manipulated jumpsuits at the Nordic World Ski Championships, where two of their competitors were disqualified during Saturday’s ski jumping event, the Norwegian Ski Federation said on Sunday. Marius Lindvik and Johann Andre Forfang were disqualified from the men’s large hill competition, while Joergen Graabak was also disqualified from Friday’s…

The creator of the disturbing ‘Trump Gaza’ AI-generated video which went viral last month has said he didn’t expect it to end up as part of a ‘propaganda machine’ and insists artificial intelligence should be banned for political use. Captioned ‘Gaza 2025 – what’s next?’, the video showed AI-generated likenesses of displaced Gazans walking through the rubble…

Former Bank of England governor Mark Carney has been named Canadian prime minister after winning the Liberal Party leadership in a landslide victory. Mr Carney, who also used to head up Canada’s central bank, had emerged as the frontrunner as his country was hit with tariffs imposed by President Trump. He ended up winning 85.9% of the…

A plane carrying five people crashed into a retirement home car park in Pennsylvania on Sunday. The fiery crash happened around 3pm near Lancaster Airport, according to police, who said everyone on board the plane survived. Police chief Duane Fisher said all five victims were taken to hospitals in unknown condition and nobody on the ground was…

The Latvian president has urged European countries to “absolutely” introduce conscription, as he conceded the continent was “quite weak” militarily. Edgars Rinkevics told Sky’s Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips that European countries should increase defence spending amid the “ups and downs” in relations with the US. Latvia introduced conscription for men in 2023 and has pushed defence…

MARK Carney has been announced as Canada’s new Prime Minister after Justin Trudeau stepped down from the role. Liberal Party members confirmed the 59-year-old’s new position on Sunday night at the Rogers Center in Ottawa. Carney vowed to his party’s faithful that Canada will never be part of America in “any way, shape or form”. The rebuke…

A PLANE has crashed into a retirement village parking lot and burst into ferocious flames, injuring five people. Emergency services rushed to the residential neighborhood in Manheim, Pennsylvania, to find black smoke filling the skies. The plane avoided smashing into buildings by mere meters, but landed on top of cars, “severely” damaging five and set some ablaze,…

One sentence in the latest report by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) may come as a surprise at first glance: global arms exports have more or less stagnated and barely changed compared to the period from 2010-2019. But a closer look at the individual countries points to the dramatic geopolitical changes currently shaking up the…

This dude booked the solo trip of his dreams—only to be stuck alone on an apparently “cursed” island. A Spanish TikToker named Rubén Holgado recently embarked on a getaway in Siquijor, a remote island in the Philippines. However, upon arrival, he was in for a rude awakening. Many travel blogs market the island as a cheap destination…

Elon Musk has accused organizations allegedly funded by billionaire George Soros of orchestrating anti-Tesla protests, claiming a coordinated effort to damage the company’s reputation and stock value. Tesla has seen its public perception shift dramatically following Musk’s vocal support for Donald Trump and far-right politics. Once a symbol of sustainability for liberal consumers, Tesla is now facing…

Hackers thought to be working for the North Korean regime have successfully cashed out at least $300m (£232m) of their record-breaking $1.5bn crypto heist. The criminals, known as Lazarus Group, swiped the huge haul of digital tokens in a hack on crypto exchange ByBit two weeks ago. Since then, it’s been a cat-and-mouse game to track and…

The US Secret Service shot a man outside the White House early on Sunday after an “armed confrontation”, the service said in a statement. It had earlier received a tip-off from local police about a “suicidal individual who may be travelling to Washington DC from Indiana”, it said. Its officers approached a man matching that description, “who…

A man waving a Palestinian flag climbed the Big Ben tower at London’s Palace of Westminster early on Saturday, with local media reporting he shouted “free Palestine”. A spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police said they were alerted to the incident at Elizabeth Tower (Big Ben) at 0724 GMT. “Officers are at the scene working to bring the…

Hermes (HRMS.PA) designer Nadege Vanhee presented a fall-winter 2025 collection of glossy coats, dresses and trousers in dark-coloured leather on Saturday, showing the sleek styles on a dirt-covered runway in Paris. Held at the Garde Republicaine, the sprawling stables of the French capital’s mounted gendarmes or police, the fashion house built a set with curved walls that…

As a measles outbreak spreads across West Texas, Dr. Ana Montanez is fighting an uphill battle to convince some parents that vitamin A – touted by vaccine critics as effective against the highly contagious virus – will not protect their children. The 53-year-old pediatrician in the city of Lubbock is working overtime to contact vaccine-hesitant parents, explaining…

Gurpreet Singh was handcuffed, his legs shackled and a chain tied around his waist. He was led onto the tarmac in Texas by US Border Patrol, towards a waiting C-17 military transport aircraft. It was 3 February and, after a months-long journey, he realised his dream of living in America was over. He was being deported back…

More than 80 Afghan women who fled the Taliban to pursue higher education in Oman now face imminent return back to Afghanistan, following the Trump administration’s sweeping cuts to foreign aid programmes. Funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID), their scholarships were abruptly terminated after a funding freeze ordered by President Donald Trump when he…

GENE Hackman’s wife ran errands and sent emails in her final hours before she died from a rare rat virus. Theories about the couple’s death ended after it was revealed on Friday that the 95-year-old actor died from a heart condition seven days after his wife Betsy Arakawa died from a rodent disease. Arakawa, 65, died of…

Pope Francis is responding well to treatment at a Rome hospital for pneumonia, the Vatican said Saturday, adding that the 88-year-old’s condition had seen “a gradual, slight improvement.” “The Holy Father’s clinical condition in recent days has remained stable and, consequently, testifies to a good response to treatment. There is therefore a gradual, slight improvement,” the Holy…

France, Germany, Italy and the UK said on Saturday they supported an Arab-backed plan for the reconstruction of Gaza. The plan would cost $53 billion (€50.5 billion) and avoid displacing Palestinians from the territory. “The plan shows a realistic path to the reconstruction of Gaza and promises — if implemented — swift and sustainable improvement of the…

Women experience a significant drop in income from employment after marriage in Germany, with earnings decreasing by an average of 20%, according to a study by Munich’s IFO Institute and the University of Oslo. The research, titled “The Marriage Earnings Gap,” attributes this decline to reduced working hours or complete withdrawal from the workforce because of increased…

When Alex Wong was growing up, his father spent most of his time at work instead of at home. Family holidays were also limited to summertime. But his father made a promise: After retirement, they would surely make up for lost time. That promise was shattered when, shortly after Wong’s 18th birthday, his father suffered a spinal…

President Donald Trump proposed in February a “gold card” visa program, which he said would offer permanent residency for a price of $5 million. But despite criticism from some experts who warned of the possibility that the administration’s cozying with oligarchs able to make the payment, this isn’t the first time a visa of this nature has…

Senior members of President Donald Trump’s team have secretly met with Ukrainian opposition figures, reportedly discussing ways to push President Volodymyr Zelenskyy out of office as tensions between Washington and Kyiv escalate, according to a report. Since Russia’s full-scale invasion in 2022, Ukraine has relied heavily on U.S. military and financial support. Under Trump’s presidency, however, relations…

As President Trump puts new tariffs on goods from China and threatens a trade war with allies like Mexico and Canada, one global company is likely to suffer less than most of its competitors: Tesla. But the electric car maker led by Elon Musk, which accounts for a third of the billionaire’s wealth, is also vulnerable if…

North Korea unveiled for the first time a nuclear-powered submarine under construction, a weapons system that can pose a major security threat to South Korea and the U.S. The state media agency on Saturday released photos showing what it called “a nuclear-powered strategic guided missile submarine,” as it reported leader Kim Jong Un’s visits to major shipyards…

For SpaceX, 2025 should have been the best year yet. Elon Musk, the founder of the private space company, is one of the most influential people in the Oval Office, and President Trump has endorsed his vision of sending humans to Mars. But so far, it has not been a great year for the rocket company. The…

Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked Ukraine’s allies for condemning Russian strikes after one of the deadliest days for civilians in his country so far this year. Ukraine’s president described the attacks as a “vile and inhumane intimidation tactic” by Russia. While a warning by Donald Trump to Vladimir Putin to stop “pounding” Ukraine or else, appears to have…

Two men have been arrested in India over an alleged gang rape of an Israeli female tourist and a local woman. The victims were stargazing with three male travellers – an American and two Indians – when the attack happened near a popular UNESCO World Heritage site on Thursday night. Three men on a motorbike approached the…

A state of emergency has been issued in New York as brush fires sweep through swathes of Long Island and near Brooklyn. Firefighters are battling the flames with National Guard helicopters providing air support, according to New York State governor Kathy Hochul. The flames are being fanned by high winds that spewed thick smoke into the sky…

More than 1,000 people have died in clashes in Syria after violence erupted between government supporters and people thought to be loyal to the ousted President Bashar al Assad. The death toll, reported by the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), makes the two days of violence some of the deadliest since Syria’s conflict began 14 years…

South Korea’s impeached president has been released from prison, a day after his arrest was cancelled. A Seoul court cancelled the arrest so that he could stand trial for rebellion without being detained. As he left the detention centre, Yoon bowed deeply to his supporters, waving and clenching his fists. The crowd shouted his name and waved…

DONALD Trump is set to fly in person to Saudi Arabia as he said he will get the peace deal back on track between Russia and Ukraine. Speaking from the Oval Office on Friday, the President said it is getting “more difficult” to deal with Kyiv US President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Oval Office of…

A DOUBLE murderer has been executed by firing squad – but he kept breathing after he was shot three times in the chest. Brad Sigmon is the first person to choose execution by firing squad in 15 years – and faced his lethal punishment on Friday night. He died after three special bullets were shot at his…

D’Wayne Wiggins, a mentor to superstar Beyonce and founding member of band Tony! Toni! Tone!, has died aged 64. Wiggins sadly passed on Friday morning after a private bladder cancer battle which he had fought for the past year. In a statement, his family said: “D’Wayne’s life was incomparable, and his music and service impacted millions around…

MEGHAN Markle’s new Netflix show has suffered a scathing review from a Hollywood industry bible which compared it to a “forced march”. With Love, Meghan landed on the streaming service earlier this week – before being confirmed today for a second series. That’s despite the lifestyle show, which also featured Prince Harry, being largely panned by critics…

A male coach leading an elite women’s team is an everyday sight, but the opposite is almost never true. Helen Nkwocha, who has broken that convention in soccer, is among the women and coaches who want things to change. Helen Nkwocha still feels that as a female coach the odds are stacked against herImage: privatPacked stadiums, increasing…

Since the beginning of 2025, more than 160 people have died from poisoning after drinking bootleg alcohol in Turkey. How did going out for a drink become so dangerous? Raki, the Turkish anise-flavored spirit, is so much more than just a drink. It is deeply rooted in Turkish culture and an essential part of the country’s lively…

A 13F-HR filing with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) revealed that the Gates Foundation Trust’s portfolio size declined by £2.31 billion to £38.4 billion in Q4 2024. For the second consecutive quarter, Gates sold a considerable amount of Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT) and Berkshire Hathaway (NYSE:BRK.B) shares. For the quarter ended 31st December 2024, the foundation trimmed…

Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has reportedly dragged IKEA beds and other bedroom necessities to a federal office building as the task force’s young team sets up camp. At least four offices in the General Services Administration’s office building have been equipped with IKEA beds, as well as lamps and dressers, two career GSA employees…

At the South by Southwest premiere of “Another Simple Favor,” Blake Lively spoke in public for the first time since her legal battle with Justin Baldoni began in December. “I love this character so much. It’s probably my favorite character I’ve ever been fortunate enough to play,” she said onstage at Austin’s Paramount Theater after the screening.…

After years of wrangling with authorities, students in Thailand can now let their hair down. Literally. On Wednesday, Thailand’s Supreme Administrative Court annulled a 50-year-old directive by the education ministry, which had previously set out rules on hairstyles for school students: short hair for boys and ear-length bobs for girls. In practice, hairstyle rules have been gradually…

Not long after the US imposed their tariffs on Canada, a local neighbourhood pub in Toronto began removing all American products off their menu. That means nachos, wings – and of course, beer – must all to be made now with local Canadian ingredients, or wherever not possible, non-US products from Europe or Mexico. For Leah Russell,…

Officials involved in diversity, equality, inclusion and accessibility programs at the U.S. Office of the Director of National Intelligence have been ordered to resign or be fired, the lawyer for two of the officials said on Friday. Attorney Kevin Carroll said he did not know how many other ODNI officials had received the directive beyond his clients.…

Just Stop Oil co-founder Roger Hallam has had his prison sentence reduced by a year after a High Court appeal. He was among a group of 16 activists who challenged jail terms of between 15 months and five years for their roles in four demonstrations between August and November 2022. Ten of them had their appeals dismissed.…

A former Olympic snowboarder accused of running an international drug smuggling network behind four murders has been added to the FBI’s list of 10 most wanted fugitives. A $10m (£7.7m) reward has been offered for information leading to the arrest of Ryan Wedding, 43, who competed for Canada in the giant slalom at the 2002 winter games.…

Donald Trump has said Russia has “all the cards” in negotiations to end the war with Ukraine – as Sir Keir Starmer held talks with the French president to “compare notes”. Speaking at the White House, the US president reiterated his desire to get a deal done to end the conflict, which he warned “could lead to…

When it comes to cringey musical tributes, nobody does it better than the Oscars. And while that chorus line of tuxedoed 007s pirouetting around the stage during the Academy’s James Bond extravaganza wasn’t quite as jaw-droppingly awkward as some previous song-and-dance fiascos — at least Rob Lowe didn’t turn up to tango with Snow White — there…

About 125 civilians have been executed by government security forces in north-west Syria during a rolling two-day battle with loyalists to the ousted Assad regime, a Syrian war monitor reported on Friday. The Syrian Network for Human Rights (SNHR), a human rights monitor considered independent and credible, documented “large-scale field executions of men and young adults, without…

Gene Hackman died a full week after his wife Betsy Arakawa died and lived in the house as her body lay in the bathroom … this according to New Mexico officials. New Mexico officials concluded Betsy likely died February 11, and the cause of death was Hantavirus … a serious and rare disease which can be fatal.…

India’s Ministry of External Affairs summoned UK Chargé D’ Affaires Christina Scott on Thursday after External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar’s security was breached by pro-Khalistan supporters while he was leaving in a car after participating in an event at the Chatham House think tank in London. Hours before, the United Kingdom strongly condemned the breach of security…

Paramount and CBS filed motions Thursday to throw out President Donald Trump’s lawsuit over a “60 Minutes” interview last year, calling the suit an “affront to the First Amendment.” Trump first sued the network a few days before the November election, alleging that the program had violated a Texas consumer protection law by deceptively editing an interview…

It’s a muggy morning the day before the 2025 Super Bowl in New Orleans, and YouTube CEO Neal Mohan is stuck in parade traffic and not happy about it. It’s not so much the French Quarter gridlock or the humidity that’s bothering him, but that he’s late for a meeting with a YouTube creator. They’re supposed to…

In announcing the decision to postpone some tariffs on Mexico for another month, US President Donald Trump was at pains to praise his Mexican counterpart, Claudia Sheinbaum. “I did this as an accommodation, and out of respect for, President Sheinbaum”, he wrote on his social media site, Truth Social. “Our relationship has been a very good one…

Caroline Darian, the daughter of Dominique and Gisèle Pelicot, is pressing charges against her father, accusing him of drugging and raping her – something he has always denied. Last December, Dominique Pelicot was sentenced to 20 years in jail for drugging his ex-wife, Gisèle, raping her and inviting dozens of men to also abuse her over nearly…

Romanian officials announced the arrest of six alleged coup plotters on Thursday, accused the detainees of working with “agents of a foreign power, located both in Romania and the Russian Federation.” The group allegedly wanted to to establish a paramilitary militia, overthrow the Romanian government and pull the country out of NATO. Romanian prosecutors also said the…

The US trade deficit surged to a new record in January, government data showed Thursday, as imports spiked while tariff worries flared in the month of President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Trump returned to the White House this year with pledges to ease cost-of-living pressures for voters, but on the campaign trail he also raised the possibility of…

The U.S. Commerce Department has tapped top Morgan Stanley banker Michael Grimes, who was a main figure in Elon Musk’s acquisition of Twitter (now X), to lead the sovereign wealth fund being pushed by President Donald Trump, new reports revealed. Grimes left behind 30 years of tenure at one of the country’s leading banks to join the…

A source tells Page Six that Jennifer Lopez is “not happy with constantly seeing photos,” of her ex, Ben Affleck, and his ex, Jennifer Garner. Affleck and Garner, both 52, have been spending a lot of time together, which is generating headlines and even causing some speculation over Affleck’s feelings towards his first ex wife. A source…

FIFA is considering whether to expand the men’s World Cup to include 64 teams in 2030, a spokesperson has confirmed. The football tournament has already expanded ahead of next year’s edition, with 48 teams set to compete – instead of the usual 32 – as the United States, Mexico and Canada share hosting duties. The idea to…

MCDONALD’S is overhauling all 43,000 restaurants to cut wait times as one executive has admitted locations can be “very stressful.” The fast-food giant is giving its restaurants an AI makeover in a bid to enhance customer and employee experience. Starting with internet-connected kitchen equipment, artificial intelligence-enabled -drive-throughs and AI-powered tools for managers. The target being to ensure…

A total of 48 people were killed in fighting between Syrian security forces and pro-Assad fighters on Thursday, the Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR) said. Supporters of ousted President Bashar Assad ambushed and killed 16 police personnel. The response from Syrian security forces led to clashes that left 28 pro-Assad fighters and four civilians dead, according…

The United States has withdrawn from the Just Energy Transition Partnerships (JETP), a multi-billion-dollar initiative launched in 2021 to help emerging economies move away from coal and other non-renewable energy sources. Other partners, including France, Germany, the European Union, the UK, the Netherlands, and Denmark, remain committed to the program. The US exit will strongly affects South…

President Donald Trump convened his Cabinet in person on Thursday to deliver a message: You’re in charge of your departments, not Elon Musk. According to two administration officials, Trump told top members of his administration that Musk was empowered to make recommendations to the departments but not to issue unilateral decisions on staffing and policy. Musk was…

President Donald Trump issued exemptions on tariffs for a variety of goods coming into the United States from Mexico and Canada — just two days after he put the sweeping tariffs in place — leaving investors and businesses grappling with the whiplash of his back-and-forth trade policy. The exemptions to the 25% tariffs enacted Tuesday would apply…

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Ukraine should be granted the security of NATO without the actual membership in the military alliance. Speaking on the sidelines of a European Union leaders’ meeting in Brussels on Thursday, she said “we need to think about more durable solutions” than sending European peacekeeping troops to Ukraine. Extending the provision of…

Just before his cryptocurrency empire crumbled in November 2021, Sam Bankman-Fried considered going on Tucker Carlson’s show to “come out as a republican” to rehabilitate his image. On Thursday, almost a year since Bankman-Fried, a co-founder of FTX, was sentenced to 25 years in prison for defrauding users of his cryptocurrency exchange, he finally fulfilled his plan.…

Adidas (ADSGn.DE), sold its last pair of Yeezy sneakers at the end of 2024, the sportswear brand said on Wednesday, ending the process of liquidating stock of the lucrative shoe partnership with rapper Ye after splitting from him in October 2022. Adidas has been trying to put the Yeezy affair behind it since antisemitic rants by Ye,…

Hundreds of diplomats at the State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development have written a letter addressed to Secretary of State Marco Rubio protesting the dismantling of USAID, saying its demise would undermine U.S. leadership and security and create a power vacuum which China and Russia could exploit. In a cable expected to be filed with…

Panamanian President Jose Raul Mulino said on Wednesday morning that U.S. President Donald Trump was lying when he said that the North American leader’s administration was “reclaiming” the Panama Canal. Trump’s comments to Congress came after a deal led by U.S. firm BlackRock (BLK.N), was announced earlier Tuesday to buy most of the $22.8 billion ports business…

France is open to discussing extending the protection offered by its nuclear arsenal to its European partners, President Emmanuel Macron said in a grave address to the nation on Wednesday, in which he warned that Europe must face up to the threat from Russia. France and Britain are Europe’s only two nuclear powers. “Our nuclear deterrent protects…

Jack Daniel’s maker Brown-Forman’s (BFb.N) CEO Lawson Whiting said on Wednesday Canadian provinces taking American liquor off store shelves was “worse than a tariff” and a “disproportionate response” to levies imposed by the Trump administration. Several Canadian provinces have taken U.S. liquor off store shelves as part of retaliatory measures against President Donald Trump’s tariffs. Canadians are…

U.S. President Donald Trump will exempt automakers from his punishing 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico for one month as long as they comply with existing free trade rules, the White House said on Wednesday, a development that halted at least for now Wall Street’s steepest skid in nearly three months. Trump is also open to hearing…

At the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year awards, JSW Group Chairman Sajjan Jindal questioned Musk’s chances, stating that Indian EV leaders Tata Motors and Mahindra & Mahindra are too deeply entrenched for Tesla to displace. Tesla’s long-awaited entry into India is finally taking shape, with the company securing a showroom in Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex…

Ranya Rao had travelled to Dubai four times in 15 days, prompting authorities to conduct a targeted operation upon her return. Ranya Rao, an actor and the daughter of a senior IPS officer, was arrested by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence at Bengaluru International Airport after she was found in possession of 14.8 kg of gold. The…

China has warned the US it is ready to fight “any type” of war after hitting back against President Donald Trump’s mounting trade tariffs. The world’s top two economies have edged closer to a trade war after Trump slapped more tariffs on all Chinese goods. China quickly retaliated imposing 10-15% tariffs on US farm products. “If war…

Two years ago, on his bank adviser’s suggestion, Rajesh Kumar pulled out his savings – fixed deposits included – and shifted to mutual funds, stocks and bonds. With India’s stock market booming, Mr Kumar, a Bihar-based engineer, joined millions investing in publicly traded companies. Six years ago, only one in 14 Indian households channelled their savings into…

Canada’s Foreign Minister Mélanie Joly has told the BBC she takes US President Donald Trump’s remarks on making Canada the 51st state of his country “very seriously”. “This is not a joke anymore,” Joly told Newsnight. “There’s a reason why Canadians, when they go out on a hockey game, are booing the American national anthem… We’re insulted.…

Scientists have discovered how aspirin may stop some cancers from spreading, describing it as a “Eureka moment”. The new research builds on existing evidence suggesting aspirin supports a boost in the immune system to help catch deadly cancer cells. Clinical trials in cancer patients, examining how aspirin could stop the disease coming back, are ongoing – but…

Scientists believe they have discovered how the cheap painkiller aspirin can stop cancers spreading. In animal experiments they showed the drug enhanced the ability of the immune system to fight back. The team at the University of Cambridge said it was an exciting and surprise discovery that could eventually lead to cancer patients being prescribed the drug…

US President Donald Trump has told Gazans to hand over Israeli hostages or “you are dead”. The threat, made over social media, came hours after the White House confirmed that US officials had broken with tradition to hold direct talks with Hamas. The US has previously avoided direct contact with the group owing to Washington’s longstanding position…

A FORMER World’s Strongest Man competitor has become the second person to have nearly died by taking on a notorious CrossFit challenge after his muscles “blew up.” Michael Congdon took on the infamous Murph Challenge, which includes huge amounts of runs, pull-ups, push-ups and squats, mistakenly thinking it would be less extreme than powerlifting. The 32-year-old, who…