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Behind the newest fashion trend of Trump supporters' ear bandages

There's a new fashion trend among the MAGA crowd at the RNC, one in a line of merch opportunities that have come out of last weekend's assassination attempt on Donald Trump. Introducing: ear bandages.

18/07/2024

USA

Trump running mate JD Vance accepts vice presidential nomination

A vocal climate change sceptic who disdains US support for Ukraine, Vance put forward a policy agenda tightly focused on 'making America great again'.

18/07/2024

USA

US President Biden tests positive for COVID

As pressure mounts on Biden to drop his re-election campaign, he revealed that he tested positive for COVID-19 before cancelling his speech for an event in Las Vegas.

18/07/2024

Culture news

Who is Chappell Roan? The new(ish) pop star taking over the internet

Bored with the dominance of Taylor Swift, Dua Lipa and Beyoncé? Well, there's a new pop star titan about to enter the fray. Welcome the Lady Gaga of the 2020s... Chappell Roan

17/07/2024

Culture news

'Rust' armorer seeks dismissal of conviction in Alec Baldwin shooting

A movie armorer has asked a judge to dismiss her involuntary manslaughter conviction or convene a new trial in the death of a cinematographer by actor Alec Baldwin, alleging suppression of evidence and misconduct by the prosecution.

17/07/2024

Business

Company-sponsored egg freezing: How global firms are attracting talent

In the global race for talent, firms are looking for new ways to attract and retain the best employees.

17/07/2024

Culture news

One of Marilyn Manson's accusers goes public during abuse lawsuit

Previously identified only as “Jane Doe” in legal proceedings against the musician, Bianca Allaine Kyne has now spoken out publicly for the first time about her allegations against Manson. Content warning: Some readers may find details within this story disturbing.

16/07/2024

Health news

Celebrities are using MRIs to predict illness. Should the rest of us?

Unlike most scans, magnetic resonance imaging uses magnetic fields to produce detailed images of structures inside the body rather than radiation.

16/07/2024

Tech News

Silicon Valley is turning to Trump. Here’s why

Cryptobros the Winklevoss twins to Elon Musk are throwing their support behind Donald Trump's presidential bid.

16/07/2024

USA

‘I’m on the horse’: Biden insists he will not drop out of US election

The US President and presumptive Democratic Party nominee admitted he’s an 'old guy' but insisted that 'this is my job to get this done'.

16/07/2024

USA

Does Trump’s choice of running mate spell trouble for Europe?

JD Vance is a relative political unknown - but he’s been outspoken on Ukraine and has vehemently opposed giving more aid to the war-torn nation.

16/07/2024

USA

Trump announces Ohio senator JD Vance as his running mate

At the beginning of the Republican convention, Donald Trump has announced Senator JD Vance of Ohio as his running mate on social media

15/07/2024

USA

Judge dismisses Trump classified documents case

The federal judge presiding over the classified documents case of former US President Donald Trump in Florida dismissed the prosecution on Monday.

15/07/2024

Tech News

Trump assassination attempt: Social media fuelling disinformation fire

Claims such as the shooting being "staged" or "ordered" by US president Joe Biden have run rife on social media.

15/07/2024

Ecotech

World’s first commercial hydrogen ferry is taking passengers for free

The ferry can travel about 550 kilometres and operate for 16 hours before it needs to refuel.

15/07/2024

USA

Republicans prepare for 2024 convention after Trump shooting

The speaker list at the GOP convention promises a week of far-right rhetoric as well as a celebration of former President Donald Trump's survival.

15/07/2024

The Cube

Fact-check: Italian football commentator is not Trump shooter

Social media users have wrongly identified Donald Trump's would-be assassin as an Italian sports writer after the former US president was shot at during a campaign rally on Saturday.

15/07/2024

USA

Argentina wins Copa America after beating Colombia 1-0 in tense final

A goal by Inter Milan striker Lautaro Martínez in extra time won the Albiceleste their 16th Copa America title in a match marred by security issues.

15/07/2024

USA

Biden urges Americans to shun political violence after Trump shooting

Speaking in the Oval Office, Biden said passions were running high on both sides and the stakes of the election were enormous but that violence was not the answer, adding "We can do this".

15/07/2024

USA

Chaos in the crowds following Trump's assassination attempt

Chaos erupted at a Donald Trump election rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, when a gunman attempted to assassinate the former president.

14/07/2024

USA

Trump attack could sway undecided US voters, analyst says

The assassination attempt on former US President Donald Trump could change the minds of those ‘in the middle of the two armies,’ one analyst warns.

14/07/2024

Culture news

"Beverly Hills, 90210" actor Shannen Doherty dies of breast cancer

Doherty died on Saturday, according to a statement from her publicist, Leslie Sloane, given to People magazine. She had had breast cancer for years.

14/07/2024

USA

Footage shows crowds reaction to Trump rally shooting

Video from a bystander at Donald Trump’s rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, on Saturday shows the moment chaos erupted when the former president was shot in the ear. Several popping sounds were heard before Mr. Trump ducked behind the podium and was quickly surrounded by his security detail.

14/07/2024

USA

Who was the gunman who tried to assassinate Donald Trump?

Secret Service agents shot dead Thomas Matthew Crooks, as he lay on a roof with a rifle outside the rally venue in Butler, Pennsylvania, the FBI said.

14/07/2024

USA

Shooting at Trump rally in Pennsylvania - in pictures

A local prosecutor confirmed the suspected gunman and at least one attendee were dead. The Secret Service said two spectators were critically injured.

14/07/2024

World News

Biden orders independent security review of deadly Trump rally

In a post on Truth Social, his social media platform, Trump said it was more important now than ever "that we stand united".

14/07/2024