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TfL 'names and shames' London embassies over unpaid congestion charges

Transport for London is planning to go to court to try and get the more-than-£14 million it says the US embassy owes for unpaid congestion charges.

Space

First Black astronaut candidate Ed Dwight reaches space at age 90

He is the oldest person to reach the edge of space.

Destinations

Dublin-New York portal used for indecent exposure and swearing

"I thought the people of Dublin deserved to see my two New York homegrown potatoes," the model said.

Israel

Antony Blinken stuns with public criticism of Israeli conduct in Gaza

Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Sunday delivered some of the Biden administration’s strongest public criticism yet of Israel’s conduct of the war in Gaza, saying Israeli tactics have meant “a horrible loss of life of innocent civilians”.

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World News

Israel orders fresh evacuations in Rafah despite US condemnation

All the latest developments from the Israel-Hamas war.

Culture news

Pageant scandal: Why did Miss USA & Miss Teen USA both abruptly quit?

This week, both Miss USA and Miss Teen USA suddenly gave up their titles, leading to much speculation. Here’s why there’s mounting pressure on both orgnizations for more transparency.

World News

US to stop some arms sales to Israel if Rafah offensive goes ahead

Israel launched a ‘limited’ military operation into Rafah on Tuesday, seizing the crucial border crossing with Egypt.

Culture news

Harvey Weinstein: Prosecutors seek retrial as early as September

US prosecutors plan to retry Harvey Weinstein after his 2020 conviction for rape was overturned in New York. The shamed movie mogul could face a fresh trial as early as September.

Culture news

FKA Twigs develops deepfake ‘AI Twigs’ to interact with fans

FKA Twigs has revealed that she has created an AI clone of herself, while condemning unauthorised deepfakes.

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Grammy-winning ‘Peter Gunn’ guitarist Duane Eddy dies aged 86

The pioneering guitarist sold more than 100 million records worldwide and influenced The Beatles, Bruce Springsteen and countless others.

Culture news

Kendrick Lamar posts another new Drake diss track

Diss tracks are an essential part of hip-hop. With 'euphoria' and '6:16 in LA', Kendrick Lamar lays into Drake without remorse. What's the story behind his beef with the Canadian rapper?

Travel News

Could Americans be the answer to Tenerife’s overtourism problem?

The largest of the Canary Islands is looking to high-spending visitors to combat overtourism.

Culture news

Celebrated US novelist Paul Auster dies aged 77

The writer of "The New York Trilogy" and "Leviathan" has died from complications of lung cancer. His books have been translated into more than 40 languages and is a revered writer in France, which he considered his "second home".

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Aaron Sorkin: ‘I blame Facebook for January 6’

The Oscar-winning writer of 'The Social Network' is working on a follow-up movie about Facebook that will explore the company's role in the 6 January 2021 assault on the US Capitol.

Europe News

Russian forces gained partial control of Donetsk's Ocheretyne town

According to an Ukrainian spokesperson, Kyiv still has "fire control" over the invaded area.

World News

US announces Patriot missiles for Ukraine as part of aid package

Zelenskyy said at least seven Patriot systems are needed to protect Ukrainian cities.

Europe News

Pro-Palestinian students occupy Paris university campus

Scores of protesters on Friday occupied the central campus building of Sciences Po and dozens of others blocked its entrance.

Culture news

Eminem announces his next album... and his last?

The real slim shady is back with a new album, but is it the end for the iconic rapper?

Culture news

Is Civil War an anti-war film or just another action blockbuster?

How does Alex Garland's Civil War use the imagery of war on American soil to make a point?

Economy

Can the US manage escalating debt without triggering a fiscal crisis?

The US is grappling with record $34.5 trillion debt, triple the eurozone's, and set to hit 134% of GDP by 2029. Elevated deficits and skyrocketing interest payments may evoke fears of imminent fiscal crisis if countermeasures are not adopted.