Category Politics

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth appeared to confirm that the Pentagon has developed plans in case it becomes necessary to seize Greenland and Panama by force, but he dodged multiple questions about his use of the messaging app Signal to discuss…

The family of a Nepalese man held captive by the Palestinian group Hamas has appealed to his captors to release him, stressing that he has no connection to the conflict in Gaza. Bipin Joshi, now 25, was one of 17…

The judge presiding over Harvey Weinstein’s sexual assault trial has called an end to the latest rape charge after the jury foreman said he did not intend to continue deliberating. Deliberations ended Thursday, a day after jurors returned a partial…

Russian forces launched drone and other strikes in Ukraine on Thursday, killing three people and wounding dozens, officials said, despite international calls for a ceasefire. The Ukrainian Air Force reports that Russia launched a massive attack of 63 drones and…

The surviving members of the original Beach Boys have paid tribute to the “genius” of Brian Wilson following his death at the age of 82. His cousin Mike Love, 84, noted that Wilson’s “musical talents are unparalleled,” while Al Jardine…

Hip-hop entrepreneur Sean “Diddy” Combs’ lawyer forced his ex-partner to read aloud the many loving text messages she sent him over the past few years, and she broke down in tears on Wednesday. The second day of cross-examination, led by…

The number of Palestinians killed in the 20-month conflict between Israel and Hamas has surpassed 55,000, Gaza’s Health Ministry said on Wednesday. The ministry does not distinguish between civilians and militants, but notes that women and children make up more…

German prosecutors say the final search operations related to the disappearance of Madeleine McCann have concluded as planned. Braunschweig’s chief prosecutor, Hans Christian Wolters, said the interaction between Portuguese and German authorities throughout the operation had been “very productive.” His…

A convoy of hundreds of activists arrived in Libya from Algeria and crossed Tunisia en route to the Gaza Strip to challenge Israel’s blockade of humanitarian aid in the region. The convoy includes at least 1,500 people, including activists and…

The regulator has ruled that an advert for clothing brand Diesel featuring model Katie Price was irresponsible and likely to cause serious offence by objectifying and sexualising women. The advert, published on the Guardian news website on March 26, featured…