Category Politics

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Saturday assured his Indo-Pacific partners that they will not be left alone to face growing military and economic challenges from China, while stressing the need for them to be proactive in ensuring their security.…

President Donald Trump announced that he is increasing tariffs on imported steel to 50%, a sharp increase that could further raise the cost of the metal used in home building, auto manufacturing and other goods. Mr. Trump spoke at U.S.…

Four billion people, about half the world’s population, will experience at least one extra month of extreme heat caused by human-induced climate change from May 2024 to May 2025, researchers report. Analysis by World Weather Attribution, Climate Central and the…

A New Zealand flag bearing the words “Please Walk on Me” that was placed on the floor of an art gallery has been removed again following public outrage, 30 years after similar protests led to the removal of the same…

The alleged driver of the car which plowed into crowds at Liverpool’s victory parade is to appear in court charged with causing actual bodily harm and grievous bodily harm to six people. Paul Doyle, 53, is charged with seven offences…

Sean “Diddy” Combs’ former personal assistant has testified that the hip-hop mogul sexually assaulted her, threw her in a pool, poured a bucket of ice on her head and slammed her hand into a door during the torturous eight years…

The White House said Israel had agreed to a new US proposal for a temporary ceasefire with Hamas. New optimism for a temporary truce came after US President Donald Trump’s special envoy, Steve Witkoff, earlier this week expressed hope for…

Israel says it plans to establish 22 new Jewish settlements in the occupied West Bank. This process will include both the creation of new settlements and the legalization of existing outposts without government permission. At the same time, Israeli attacks…

A South African woman has been sentenced to life in prison for selling her six-year-old daughter. The judge sentenced Kelly Smith along with two others – her partner and another man – who also received life sentences. All three were…

A nine-year-old child has been injured after a car drove into a crowd during a victory parade in Liverpool, police have said. Enquiries with the suspect are continuing. Cops have until Thursday evening to question the 53-year-old man, from West…