Niger's military junta, 2 weeks in, digs in with cabinet appointments and rejects talks
As a military junta in Niger marked two weeks in power Wednesday, its leaders are appointing a government and rejecting calls for negotiation in what analysts described as an attempt to entrench their power and show that they’re serious about governing the West Africa country in the face of an escalating regional crisis
2023-08-09 15:25
British Museum agrees to pay translator whose work it used without permission
A translator whose work was used by the British Museum without her permission won a victory this week after reaching a settlement with the institution, following two months of negotiations and online campaigning -- with a little help from the fans of K-pop superstars BTS.
2023-08-09 15:24
Austin-area wildfire has destroyed an apartment building and damaged at least 3 others
A brush fire burning in an Austin, Texas, suburb has destroyed one apartment building, damaged others and prompted evacuation orders Tuesday, officials said.
2023-08-09 15:24
Who is Brooke Shields? Former 'Today' host opens up about 'crushing' experience of losing NBC anchor position
Actress Brooke Shields revealed on her podcast that she nearly secured the 'Today' anchor role on NBC but lost it unexpectedly
2023-08-09 15:21
European shares rebound as Italy eases stance on bank levy
European shares rose on Wednesday, with Italian lenders rebounding from sharp losses in the previous session after the
2023-08-09 15:19
European Stocks Jump as Banks Rebound After Italy-Fueled Rout
European stocks bounced, led by a jump in Italian banks, as investors weighed a clarification from Italy about
2023-08-09 15:15
What is Operation Fouled Anchor? Former US Coast Guard chief covered up probe investigating decades of sexual assaults at academy
The probe unearthed a chilling history of sexual misconduct at the revered US Coast Guard Academy, spanning from the late 1980s to 2006
2023-08-09 15:15
Who is Raina Chassagne? Mom of Tory Lanez's son, 6, breaks down in tears after rapper gets 10 years in prison for shooting Megan Thee Stallion
During the sentencing hearing, Raina Chassagne emotionally asked for a lighter sentence, speaking about Tory Lanez's commitment as a father
2023-08-09 14:53
'GMA’ Sam Champion asks fans to not ‘be afraid’ in throwback ‘DWTS’ snap, they reply, ‘Needed that today’
Sam elucidated the learnings from participating in the reality show and urged his fans to take 'challenges' as an opportunity
2023-08-09 14:49
Ukraine-Russia war - live: Moscow shoots down two armed drones heading towards capital
Russia has claimed it shot down two Ukrainian combat drones headed for Moscow today – one near a major airport to the south of the city and one to the west of the capital. Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin said while one drone was shot down near Domodedovo, where one of Russia’s biggest international airports is located, another one was downed near the Minsk motorway. The mayor said emergency services were at the scene, but did not specify if there were casualties. The Russian defence ministry dubbed the incident a “terrorist attack”. Kyiv has never claimed responsibility for attacks inside Russian territory. This comes as officials confirmed dozens of second-hand Leopard 1 tanks are being readied for Ukraine’s forces fighting the Russian invasion and will hit the battlefield by winter. The tanks, that number 50 and were bought from the Belgium government five years ago, were sold to an unnamed European government at a confidential price, said Freddy Versluys, CEO of defence company OIP Land Systems. Arms maker Rheinmetall acquired the tanks and will prepare most of them for export to Ukraine, reported German newspaper Handelsblatt. Read More Ukraine accuses Russia of targeting rescue workers in latest missile strikes Pokrovsk reduced to rubble after Russian strike hits hotel, killing eight What Ukraine’s First Lady Olena Zelenska wants the world to know
2023-08-09 14:48
Who is Paul Perez? Elderly man sues Disneyland after allegedly being attacked by security dog at theme park entrance
Paul Perez was visiting the Anaheim theme park with his wife, daughter, and two granddaughters when the alleged attack took place
2023-08-09 14:48
German Government to Approve Climate Fund Boost to €212 Billion
Chancellor Olaf Scholz’s government will on Wednesday approve a top-up of Germany’s special Climate and Transformation Fund by
2023-08-09 14:46
