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BREAKING: White Smoke Signals New Pope Elected
White smoke billowed from the chimney atop the Vatican’s Sistine Chapel on Thursday, signalling that the 133 cardinals inside have elected a new pope. They picked a…
He’s a fool – Trump knocks US Fed chair for pausing rate cuts
US President Donald Trump branded Fed Chair Jerome Powell a “fool” on Thursday after the central bank announced another pause in rate cuts and warned of higher risks to inflation and unemployment goals. “‘Too Late’ Jerome…
Cardinals Fail To Elect New Pope On First Day, Release Black Smoke Signal From Sistine Chapel
Black smoke billowed from the Sistine Chapel chimney Wednesday evening, signalling that the Catholic…
Tory MPs to meet to discuss ousting Kemi Badenoch ‘before it is too late’
Tory MPs will hold meetings this week to discuss how to remove their leader, Kemi Badenoch, as panic grows over the future of the party following Reform’s success in…
‘Makes No Sense’ – Hollywood Shocked By Trump’s Film Tariffs Announcement
Hollywood reacted with skepticism on Monday to US President Donald Trump’s announcement of 100 percent tariffs on foreign films, with movie insiders calling it a policy made up on the fly by a president who fails…
Judge orders Trump to admit 12,000 refugees into US
A judge on Monday ordered President Donald Trump’s administration to admit around 12,000 refugees into the United States, a blow to the government’s efforts to reshape America’s immigration policy. The order clarifies…
Trump administration offers $1,000 to migrants who self-deport
The Trump administration said Monday it will pay for the travel and give $1,000 to undocumented migrants who “self-deport” back to their home country. US President Donald Trump said some of the undocumented migrants…
32 rescued after 63-foot Lamborghini yacht sinks off Miami Beach
Thirty-two passengers were rescued Saturday evening after a $4 million Tecnomar for Lamborghini yacht began sinking near Flagler Monument Island in Miami’s Biscayne Bay. The 63-foot vessel, designed to carry a…
Trump makes U-turn, says he won’t seek third term
US President Donald Trump says he is not looking forward to a third term in office. Speaking in an interview on NBC, Trump said he would hand over power to a “great Republican” after completing his constitutionally…
All 133 cardinals voting in conclave are now in Rome – Vatican
All of the 133 Catholic cardinals who will vote to choose a successor to Pope Francis are now in Rome ahead of the conclave starting this week,…
Donald Trump orders reopening of Alcatraz prison
US President Donald Trump announced Sunday that he is directing federal authorities to rebuild and reopen the former Alcatraz federal prison in San Francisco Bay, calling it a symbol of “law and order.”…
Kemi Badenoch warns Tory critics replacing her as leader won’t work
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has dismissed growing calls for her to resign following the party’s disastrous local election results, warning that changing leaders again “won’t be enough.” The Tories lost over 600…
Alleged terror attack: Four Iranians among five arrested in UK
The British counter-terrorism police have arrested five men, including four Iranian nationals, on suspicion of planning a terrorist act. This was disclosed in a statement from London’s Metropolitan Police on Sunday.…
‘It’s not clever or funny’ – Catholic Bishops blast Trump’s AI image as Pope
The New York State Catholic Conference, an organisation that represents the bishops of the state in working with government to shape laws and policies that promote social justice and respect for life, has criticised…
Prince Harry loses appeal to restore UK police protection
Prince Harry on Friday lost his appeal to restore his full UK police protection when visiting Britain — a blow to the estranged royal, who had said that the safety of his family was at risk. King Charles III’s…
Trump use of wartime law for deportations ‘unlawful’ – Judge
A federal judge in Texas ruled on Thursday that President Donald Trump’s use of an obscure wartime law to summarily deport alleged Venezuelan gang members was “unlawful.” District Judge Fernando Rodriguez, a Trump…
Satanic prank: 11 US high school students given 48 hours to surrender or face kidnapping charges
At least 11 high school students in Syracuse, New York, have 48 hours to turn themselves in or face felony…
Losses From Iberian Peninsula Power Outage Could Hit €300m
Morningstar DBRS has indicated that the financial losses related to insurance claims from the severe power…
Ukraine, US Sign Minerals Deal In Shift To Economic Support
The US and Ukraine signed a minerals agreement Wednesday, marking a renewed commitment to Kyiv post-military aid, the Trump administration said.…
Saudi Arabia announces penalties for unauthorised Hajj Pilgrims, facilitators
The Saudi Ministry of Interior has announced penalties for individuals who violate regulations requiring a permit to perform Hajj and for those who facilitate such violations. According to the Saudi Press Agency…
US economy contracts at 0.3% rate in Q1, first GDP pullback in 3 years
The US economy contracted for the first time in three years to start 2025 as a surge in imports dragged down GDP and prices increased more than forecast.…
Anger as US state passes bill to criminalise political memes, offenders risk jail term
The Texas House of Representatives has passed a bill aimed at criminalizing political memes. The bill, HB 366,…
Real Madrid Set To Splash Out €120m On Saka
Real Madrid are ready to splash out €120m on Arsenal talisman Bukayo Saka amid mounting fears one or even both of Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo will leave and potentially to the Premier League, according to a report. Real…
Human rights attacks accelerated by Trump second term – Amnesty
The global system of law and human rights is under threat from a “multiplicity of assaults” which have accelerated since US President Donald Trump’s return to power, Amnesty International said Tuesday in its annual…