Chancellor Rachel Reeves addressed speculation about her tearful appearance at PMQs, stating she had a tough personal day. She insists she's committed to her job and maintains a strong working relationship with Prime Minister Keir Starmer, who publicly supported her. The incident briefly impacted government borrowing costs before...
Kesha's new album, ". (Period)", marks a return to her uninhibited early style after a period of legal battles and trauma-infused music. The album, released on her own label, features a blend of pop genres, showcasing collaborations and a confident, self-assured Kesha. While touching on past struggles in the...
Mercosur, South America's largest trade bloc, and the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) finalized a decade-long trade deal creating a free trade area encompassing nearly 300 million people and a combined GDP exceeding $4.3 trillion. The agreement, covering goods, services, investment, and intellectual property, eliminates most tariffs. While...
Former German Chancellor Angela Merkel criticized US President Trump's protectionist trade policies and his 'problematic' view of international relations, describing it as a threat to democracy. She recalled a tense phone call with former Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras regarding Greece's 2015 bailout referendum, highlighting the potential for Greece's...
A drive-by shooting in Chicago's River North neighborhood left four dead and 14 hospitalized, police reported Thursday. The incident occurred late Wednesday outside a venue following a rapper's album release party. At least three victims are in critical condition. Police are searching for the suspect(s) and no...
Liverpool and Portugal footballer Diogo Jota, 28, and his brother André Silva, 25, died in a car crash in Spain. Their car, reportedly a Lamborghini, veered off the road near Zamora. Police suspect a tire blowout caused the accident. Jota, who recently married and had three children,...
Leaked Vatican documents suggest that Pope Francis' 2021 decision to restrict the traditional Latin Mass was against the advice of most bishops. A 2020 Vatican survey indicated that a majority of bishops favored the old liturgy and warned that restricting it would cause harm. The documents, published online...
Major General Mikhail Gudkov, deputy commander of the Russian Navy, was killed in a Ukrainian strike in Russia's Kursk region, according to Primorsky Krai governor Oleg Kozhemyako. The attack, which also killed other Russian service members, reportedly targeted a command post in Korenevo. Ukraine has not yet commented...
A 9,000-worker sanitation strike in Philadelphia has led to overflowing trash and a debate over the use of temporary drop-off sites. While many support the striking workers, some residents utilize the temporary sites, sparking a discussion about whether this undermines the strike. Public sentiment is largely pro-union, with...
House Republicans, after days of opposition, agreed to advance President Trump's tax and spending bill. Hardliners and moderates initially opposed the $3.3 trillion deficit increase and Medicaid cuts. The House cleared a procedural hurdle with a 219-213 vote, one Republican dissenting. Trump and his team engaged in...
