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Roman Polanski no longer faces trial over alleged 1973 rape of minor

Oscar-winning director Roman Polanski has reached a settlement in a civil case over a 1973 sexual assault allegation. The case, scheduled for trial in Los Angeles next August, has now been withdrawn.

23/10/2024

USA

Russia and Iran may fuel violent protests after US elections

The warning from two senior intelligence officials comes after an "unwitting" US citizen was recruited by Russian military intelligence to organise protests in the US in January.

23/10/2024

USA

Trump accuses UK's Labour party of 'foreign interference' in election

Presidential candidate Donald Trump filed a legal complaint against British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party, accusing it of meddling in the election in a document that cited the American revolution and misspelled 'Britain.'

23/10/2024

USA

Opponents question Trump's health as US presidential race heats up

Now the oldest presidential nominee in history, the ex-president is proving unable to dispel speculation about his wellbeing and stability.

22/10/2024

USA

Could third-party 'spoiler' candidates disrupt the US election?

Third-party and independent candidates could siphon off votes from either major candidate in key swing states.

22/10/2024

Design

NYC's Vessel structure reopens with new suicide prevention measures

Manhattan's Vessel has reopened with enhanced safety features, including steel mesh nets, after a series of suicides led to its 2021 closure.

22/10/2024

Culture news

Harvey Weinstein diagnosed with bone cancer

Harvey Weinstein's cancer diagnosis comes as he awaits retrial from jail.

22/10/2024

Tech News

Microsoft’s new AI agents will soon answer client questions

Microsoft users will be able to build artificial intelligence agents starting next month that can onboard employees or answer help desk questions.

22/10/2024

USA

Could the Middle East crisis influence the outcome of the US election?

Harris and Trump are targeting key battleground states with large Arab American and Jewish populations, as the conflict's impact shapes their campaigns and could influence the outcome of the election.

22/10/2024

Cuba

Hurricane Oscar causes havoc amid massive power outage in Cuba

Cuba's capital is facing massive blackouts and protests after Hurricane Oscar left six dead and worsened the nation's energy crisis, causing widespread unrest.

22/10/2024

Markets

Bitcoin approaches a three-month high ahead of US election

Bitcoin's price has seen a significant surge since September, driven by central banks' easing monetary policies and the so-called "Trump trade" in the lead-up to the US presidential election.

22/10/2024

Culture news

New York to host replica exhibition of Anne Frank's hidden annex

The immersive installation will form part of the upcoming "Anne Frank The Exhibition" show at the Center for Jewish History in Manhattan.

22/10/2024

Earth News

Biden races to fund clean energy before leaving office

There are concerns that, if he were to win the election, Donald Trump would undo much of Joe Biden’s climate progress.

21/10/2024

USA

Is Musk's $1-million daily giveaway to Trump voters illegal?

The pledge by SpaceX, Tesla and X mogul has raised legal concerns, with experts suggesting that offering cash incentives tied to voter registration could violate election laws.

21/10/2024

USA

Trump does a shift at McDonald's in a bid to wow working-class voters

The stunt follows his claims that Democratic nominee Kamala Harris lied about working at the restaurant chain while attending university.

21/10/2024

USA

Pennsylvania could tip the scales in US presidential election

The presidential race hinges on Pennsylvania, a key battleground with 19 electoral votes, where both candidates are heavily investing in a neck-and-neck contest.

21/10/2024

Culture news

Why Taylor Swift might upset the publishing industry

While Björk and Colin Greenwood’s books are being released through traditional publishers and an arts design firm, Taylor Swift’s decision to publish through her own imprint has larger implications for the publishing industry.

20/10/2024

USA

US investigates leak of intelligence on Israel's plans to attack Iran

The US is investigating an unauthorised release of classified documents that assess Israel's plans to attack Iran, three U.S. officials have said.

20/10/2024

Cuba

Some power restored after blackout leaves millions in Cuba in the dark

Cuba says some electricity was restored on the island after one of the country's major power plants failed and left millions without electricity.

19/10/2024

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Giant sculpture of a pigeon in New York has the city in a flutter

Iván Argote's five-metre-high sculpture, entitled "Dinosaur", depicts a giant pigeon overlooking 10th Avenue in New York.

18/10/2024

Business

Netflix shares soar amid strong earnings and surge in new subscribers

Netflix exceeded market expectations in all key metrics in the third quarter, with its shares approaching an all-time high. However, the soaring share price has sparked concerns of a potential overvaluation.

18/10/2024

USA

Elon Musk promises cash to voters signing petition backing Trump

Investment mogul Elon Musk has ramped up his support for Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump by promising cash for those who support a political petition that backs the candidate.

18/10/2024

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Mothers of detained teens fight for release after Venezuela protests

Mothers of detained teenagers in Venezuela are protesting outside Tocuyito prison, demanding their children's release and condemning "arbitrary arrests and poor treatment".

17/10/2024

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No Comment: Fans hold vigil for Liam Payne in Buenos Aires

Former One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, whose chart-topping British boy band generated a global following of swooning fans, was found dead Wednesday after falling from a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, local officials said.

17/10/2024

Tech News

Meta licenzia dipendenti in tutti i team, compresi WhatsApp e Instagra

Meta laid off 11,000 employees in 2022, following over-optimism about the company’s growth.

17/10/2024

Health news

Kidney transplants are safe between people with HIV, US study finds

The findings could help shorten overall wait times for organ transplants.

17/10/2024