France, Niger on familiar path to breakup in coup-prone Sahel

After bust-ups with Mali and Burkina Faso, France is now watching its relationship with Niger spiral downwards following the Sahel's third military...

2023-07-31 23:49

‘Persecution’: Watch Trump’s reaction after leaving DC court following arrest

Donald Trump claimed his arraignment in Washington DC was a “persecution” shortly after leaving court, telling reporters “this is a very sad day for America”. “When you look at what is happening, this is a persecution of a political opponent, this was never supposed to happen in America,” the former president said, speaking from the steps of his private plane. He then went on to claim that he has a “substantial” lead in both the Republican primary and against Joe Biden. “This is the persecution of the person that is leading by very, very substantial numbers in the Republican primary and leading Biden by a lot. If you can’t beat him, you persecute him or you prosecute him, you can’t let this happen in America.” A recent nationwide poll has Republican voters favouring Mr Trump over his nearest rival Ron DeSantis by 54 per cent to 17 per cent. Read More Moment Trump arrives in Washington DC for arraignment over January 6 probe Trump leaves for Washington DC ahead of arraignment DeSantis says DC jury would ‘convict a ham sandwich’ if it was Republican

2023-08-04 05:54

Brazil's Marcelo Huertas becomes the second oldest to play in basketball World Cup

Brazil’s Marcelo Huertas became the second oldest to play in the basketball World Cup in South American's victory over Iran

2023-08-27 00:58

Suspected Pentagon leaker was warned multiple times, prosecutors say

A 21-year-old accused of leaking classified files ignored warnings from his superiors, prosecutors say.

2023-05-18 17:25

FBI wrongly searched for US senator and state senator in Section 702 spy data, court says

A newly released court opinion says FBI employees wrongly searched foreign surveillance data for the last names of a U.S. senator and a state senator

2023-07-22 06:20

Who is Danica Dillon? Josh Duggar's pal exposes secrets as he claims 'Counting On' alum 'paid to have sex' with porn star

In another bombshell revelation, House Speaker Mike Johnson once campaigned with Josh Duggar

2023-11-26 11:25

'Take the mighty down hard': Boston University students hailed as they chant 'pay your writers' during David Zaslav's speech

David Zaslav drew criticism during a commencement address at Boston University amid the Writers Guild of America strike

2023-05-22 16:27

Rajasthan: India's gig workers see hope in new state law

Rajasthan state recently passed a law that aims to give social security benefits to gig workers.

2023-08-10 07:55

Palestinian mother fears for her children as she wonders about the future after evacuating Gaza City

Najla Shawa and her family are safe for now after fleeing their home in Gaza City

2023-10-16 00:16

Olivia Dunne shares pic with BF Paul Skenes on her Instagram for the first time, Internet says 'hate this guy'

Olivia Dunne has not shared any posts with Paul Skenes on her own Instagram account before

2023-11-20 18:15

Ryan Kelley, ex-candidate for Michigan governor, pleads guilty to misdemeanor in Capitol riot case

A former Republican candidate for Michigan governor has pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor charge for his participation in the U.S. Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021

2023-07-28 03:46

Where is Chris Watts now? Family killer receives doting letters from female pen pals

Chris Watts received around 60 letters from total strangers in just a few weeks in prison, expressing both love and hatred

2023-08-18 15:17