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Australia PM Albanese Defies Odds with Landslide Re-Election

Labor's Anthony Albanese has defied the so-called "incumbency curse" to be re-elected Australia's prime minister in a landslide. Official vote counting won't finish for days, but Albanese's centre-left government will dramatically increase its majority after the conservative Liberal-National coalition suffered a thumping defeat nationwide. "Today, the Australian people have voted for Australian values: for fairness, aspiration and opportunity for all; for the strength to show courage in advers

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May 3, 2025 — 5 min read

Massive Explosion at Major Iranian Port Kills 14, Injures Over 750

At least 14 people have been killed and 750 injured in a massive explosion at one of Iran's key ports, authorities say. The blast took place at Shahid Rajaee, the country's largest commercial port, near the southern city of Bandar Abbas on Saturday morning. It blew out windows and roofs of nearby buildings and destroyed cars. Residents reported feeling the impact of the blast up to 50km (31 miles) away. Videos verified by the BBC show a fire growing in intensity before a huge explosion, with

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Apr 26, 2025 — 3 min read

Shannon Sharpe Temporarily Leaves ESPN Amid Assault Lawsuit

Shannon Sharpe has announced he’s temporarily stepping away from his role at ESPN amid serious allegations. The former NFL star and popular sports analyst is facing a $50 million lawsuit, filed Sunday in Nevada state court, accusing him of sexual assault and battery. The complaint, brought by a woman identified as Jane Doe, claims Sharpe raped her twice last year in her Las Vegas home. It also alleges emotional abuse and includes graphic descriptions of two separate assaults, one in October and

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Apr 25, 2025 — 1 min read

Who Will Be the Next Pope? A Look at Key Candidates in an Unpredictable Contest

Who will be the next pope? The decision could have a profound impact on the Catholic Church and the world's 1.4 billion baptised Roman Catholics. It also promises to be a highly unpredictable and open process for a host of reasons.t The College of Cardinals will meet in conclave in the Sistine Chapel to debate and then vote for their preferred candidates until a single name prevails. With 80% of the cardinals appointed by Pope Francis himself, they are not only electing a pope for the first t

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Apr 23, 2025 — 5 min read

Pope Francis Dies at 88 Following Prolonged Illness

In a statement, the Vatican said the pope “died on Easter Monday at his residence in the Vatican’s Casa Santa Marta”. He was 88 years of age. Cardinal Farrell, camerlengo of the Catholic church, said the pope passed away at 7:35am. “Dearest brothers and sisters, with deep sorrow I must announce the death of our Holy Father Francis. At 7.35am, the Bishop of Rome, Francis, returned to the house of the Father,” Farrell said. “His entire life was dedicated to the service of the Lord and of His C

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Apr 21, 2025 — 1 min read

Trump Replaces Obama’s Portrait with Painting of Himself

Trump Stirs Controversy By Replacing Obama’s Portrait With Self-Depiction Of Assassination Attempt In a striking move that underscores the ongoing rivalry between Donald Trump and Barack Obama, Trump has replaced Obama’s portrait in the White House with one of himself depicting a dramatic moment following an assassination attempt. The change was made public on Friday, as the Republican former president shifted the image of his Democratic predecessor, who was the first Black president, to a locat

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Apr 19, 2025 — 2 min read

US Judge Warns Trump Administration Could Face Contempt of Court

A US judge has said he could hold the Trump administration in contempt of court for "wilful disregard" of an order to halt the departure of deportation flights carrying more than 200 people to El Salvador last month. The administration had invoked a 227-year-old law meant to protect the US during wartime to carry out the mass deportation. "The Court does not reach such conclusion lightly or hastily; indeed, it has given Defendants ample opportunity to rectify or explain their actions. None of

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Apr 16, 2025 — 2 min read

Soulja Boy Ordered to Pay $4m in Sexual Assault Case

US rapper Soulja Boy has been ordered to pay $4.25m (£3.2m) to a woman who accused him of sexual battery and abuse. The unnamed woman sued the star, whose real name is DeAndre Cortez Way, in 2021, saying he regularly raped her and beat her and sometimes kept her as a prisoner after she was hired as his assistant. Way had denied abusing her and said their relationship was consensual - but a jury in a civil trial found him liable for sexual battery, assault and gender violence. The 34-year-old

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Apr 13, 2025 — 3 min read

China to Raise Tariffs on U.S. Goods to 125% as Trade War Intensifies

President Xi Is Scheduled To Visit Vietnam, Malaysia, And Cambodia Next Week, Where The Escalating Trade Conflict Is Expected To Dominate Discussions As China Seeks To Build Alliances Against U.S. Trade Pressure. Beijing – In a sharp escalation of the ongoing trade war, China announced on Friday that it will increase tariffs on American goods to 125 percent, effective Saturday. The move marks the latest retaliation against a barrage of levies imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump, whose tariff

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Apr 12, 2025 — 3 min read

Michelle Obama Shuts Down Divorce Rumors, Says She’s Simply Putting Herself First

Michelle Obama has spoken out against rumours that her marriage to Barack Obama might be in trouble. The former first lady has not accompanied her husband to several high-profile events – including Donald Trump's inauguration and the funeral of former President Jimmy Carter – fuelling speculation that they might be separating. Without explicitly mentioning these occasions, Mrs Obama told the Work in Progress podcast hosted by actress Sophia Bush that she was now in a position to control her ow

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Apr 11, 2025 — 2 min read

Trump’s New Tariffs Take Effect, Hitting Chinese Goods with 104% Levies

US President Donald Trump’s punishing tariffs on dozens of economies came into force Wednesday, including over 100 percent in levies against Chinese goods, sending markets into a tailspin again as the devastating global trade war intensified. Following the sweeping 10 percent tariffs that took effect over the weekend, rates on imports to the United States from exporters like the European Union or Japan rose further at 12.01 am (0401 GMT) Wednesday. China — Washington’s top economic rival but a

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Apr 9, 2025 — 3 min read

US Tariffs on Chinese Goods to Climb to 104% as Trade Tensions Escalate

Trump vowed a further 50% tariff hike on Chinese goods if Beijing hits back. Additional US tariffs on Chinese imports are set to reach 104 percent on Wednesday, the White House told AFP, as Washington doubles down on planned action after Beijing vowed a "fight to the end" on levies. US President Donald Trump had vowed a further 50 percent tariff on goods from China if Beijing did not retract upcoming retaliation -- and the White House confirmed that Trump will proceed with this action, taking

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Apr 8, 2025 — 1 min read

‘Hands Off’ Movement Fuels Widespread Anti-Trump Protests Across the US

Crowds of protesters have gathered in cities across the US to denounce President Trump, in the largest nationwide show of opposition since the president took office in January. The "Hands Off" protest planners aimed to hold rallies in 1,200 locations, including in all 50 US states. Thousands of people turned out in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York and Washington DC, among other cities, on Saturday. Protesters cited grievances with Trump's agenda ranging from social to economic issues. C

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Apr 6, 2025 — 4 min read

Trump Announces Sweeping Tariffs on China, EU, and Other Nations

US President Donald Trump announced a sweeping new set of tariffs on Wednesday, arguing that they would allow the United States to economically flourish. These new import taxes, which Trump imposed via executive order, are expected to send economic shockwaves around the world. But the US president believes they are necessary to address trading imbalances and to protect American jobs and manufacturing. Here are the basic elements of the plan. 10% baseline tariff In a background call before T

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Apr 3, 2025 — 2 min read

Three big unknowns ahead of Trump's 'Liberation Day' tariffs

Donald Trump says tariffs are coming. That message from the US president has been consistent. But what tariffs and when? The announcements of the new import taxes have come so thick and fast since he took office that it can be hard to keep track. Trump has already raised duties on Chinese imports, steel, aluminium and some goods from Canada and Mexico. Higher levies on cars are due to go into effect this week. We're now waiting for Trump to unveil the details of his plan for a wider set of ta

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Apr 1, 2025 — 3 min read

UK finalising Chagos deal with Mauritius

The UK government is working with Mauritius to finalise a deal on the future of the Chagos Islands, Downing Street has said. Under the proposed agreement, Mauritius would gain sovereignty of the islands from the UK, but allow the US and UK to continue operating a military base on one of the islands for an initial period of 99 years, at a cost to the British taxpayer. UK government sources have indicated they are not waiting for further sign-off from Donald Trump. Earlier this year, Foreign Sec

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Apr 1, 2025 — 2 min read

Trump Hints at Third-Term Presidential Bid Despite Constitutional Limits

President Donald Trump has signaled interest in pursuing a third term in office, despite the 22nd Amendment of the U.S. Constitution explicitly prohibiting it. In a telephone interview with NBC News on Sunday, the president said he was considering ways to breach the constitutional barrier that impedes his chance for a third bid. “No, I’m not joking. I’m not joking,” Mr Trump said, but “it is far too early to think about it. There are methods which you could do, as you know.” He, however, decl

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Mar 31, 2025 — 2 min read

Regina Hall to Receive Honorary Degree from Fordham University

Regina Hall is heading back to her alma mater. The Award-winning actress was announced as Fordham University’s Class of 2025 at the University’s Commencement on May 17. She was given the honor “in recognition of her exceptional career and commitment to using her platform for good.” Hall will also be awarded an honorary doctorate of fine arts at the ceremony. Regina Hall To Deliver Commencement Address At Fordham University Fordham President Tania Tetlow expressed her excitement about Hall co

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Mar 29, 2025 — 1 min read

Pope Francis to Make First Public Appearance After Weeks of Illness

The Vatican said on Friday that the Pope's condition is improving, but an official said he may have to "relearn to speak" following his prolonged use of high-flow oxygen therapy. Pope Francis will make his first public appearance in five weeks on Sunday, where he will give his blessing and greet a crowd from Rome's Gemelli hospital, where he was admitted on February 14 with breathing problems. The 88-year-old has been recovering from double pneumonia and has only been seen by the public once s

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Mar 23, 2025 — 2 min read

Boxing Legend George Foreman Dies at 76

Former heavyweight boxing champion George Foreman has died at the age of 76. Known as “Big George,” Foreman had one of the most extraordinary careers in boxing history. He won Olympic gold in 1968 before capturing the world heavyweight title twice—21 years apart—becoming the oldest champion ever at 45. Foreman first won the heavyweight title in 1973 by knocking out Joe Frazier six times in two rounds. He famously lost the belt the following year to Muhammad Ali in the legendary Rumble in the J

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Mar 22, 2025 — 1 min read

Donald Trump Revokes Security Clearances for Harris, Clinton, and Others

US President Donald Trump has revoked security clearances from his previously defeated Democratic election rivals, Kamala Harris and Hillary Clinton, as well as a number of other top former officials. The move comes after Trump said in February he was revoking security clearance for his predecessor Joe Biden. He confirmed that move in the latest announcement, adding that he was also revoking the security clearance of "any other member" of the Biden family. "I have determined that it is no long

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Mar 22, 2025 — 1 min read

Putin Agrees to Pause Ukraine Energy Attacks but No Full Ceasefire

President Vladimir Putin has rejected an immediate and full ceasefire in Ukraine, agreeing only to halt attacks on energy infrastructure, following a call with US President Donald Trump. The Russian leader declined to sign up to the comprehensive month-long ceasefire that Trump's team recently worked out with Ukrainians in Saudi Arabia. He said a comprehensive truce could only work if foreign military aid and intelligence sharing with Ukraine came to an end. Ukraine's European allies have prev

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Mar 19, 2025 — 4 min read

Homeland Security Faces Deadline to Release Prince Harry’s US Visa Records

A US court has ordered that Prince Harry's immigration files must be made public by the end of Tuesday. District Judge Carl Nichols ordered the release of the documents based on a freedom of information (FOI) request by the Heritage Foundation, a conservative US think tank in Washington DC. The foundation alleges that the prince concealed his past use of drugs, which should have disqualified him from obtaining a US visa. The allegations centre around the Duke of Sussex's claims in his memoir

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Mar 17, 2025 — 2 min read

Trump, Putin to have 'discussion' on Ukraine this week

US President Donald Trump and Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week, officials said on Sunday, as Washington and Kyiv's European allies press Moscow to accept a ceasefire in the three-year war. The United States this week proposed a halt in fighting in the war after talks in Saudi Arabia, with Kyiv accepting the proposal. Putin however has given no clear answer, instead listing a string of conditions and raising "serious questions" over the proposition. Trump's en

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Mar 16, 2025 — 2 min read