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Watch: Timothée Chalamet crashes his own look-alike contest

Dune actor Timothée Chalamet made a surprise appearance at his own look-alike contest in NYC, thrilling fans and causing such a frenzy that police had to disperse the crowd.

28/10/2024

Space

NASA astronaut with undisclosed medical issue released from hospital

The four NASA astronauts, who returned from the International Space Station last week, were initially hospitalised after splashing down on Earth.

28/10/2024

USA

US election 2024: Musk sued over giveaway, Trump backlash grows louder

Follow our live updates eight days before polling stations open, with the race as too close to call and both candidates closing in on seven key swing states.

28/10/2024

Bolivia

Car shot at in attempted assassination, claims Bolivia's ex president

Evo Morales has accused the country's current leader, President Luis Arce, of carrying out the attack.

27/10/2024

USA

Beyoncé lights up Democrat campaign after joining Harris at rally

The superstar warned the Democratic nominee’s biggest crowd ever that Donald Trump was dead set on further eroding women’s rights.

26/10/2024

USA

Prosecutors seek new sentence for Menendez brothers after 34 years

A Netflix true crime drama has revived interest in the three-decade-old case, with supporters of the convicted brothers arguing the defence would be heard differently today.

25/10/2024

Space

SpaceX crew returns to Earth after nearly 8 months at space station

The crew members completed more than 3,700 orbits around Earth.

25/10/2024

USA

Kamala Harris and Barack Obama target black voters in Georgia

Polls show a state that gave Joe Biden one of his most dramatic wins in 2020 is now neck-and-neck.

25/10/2024

USA

Thousands mourn Turkish preacher and Erdoğan rival Fethullah Gülen

Gülen, who was accused by Turkey’s president of orchestrating a coup in 2016, died on Sunday at a Pennsylvania hospital.

24/10/2024

USA

Trump vows to fire special counsel Jack Smith if re-elected

Jack Smith, who was appointed in 2022, has charged Trump with multiple offenses concerning his efforts to overturn the result of the 2020 election.

24/10/2024

Culture news

Samuel L. Jackson honoured at star-studded MoMA Film Benefit event

Samuel L. Jackson was honoured at the 2024 MoMA Film Benefit in New York, with Denzel Washington and Spike Lee among the stars in attendance to celebrate his legendary career.

24/10/2024

Tech News

Russia, Iran and China step up influence efforts as US election nears

Russian operatives continue to take steps to undermine the Harris-Walz campaign, says a new report by Microsoft.

24/10/2024

Business

Boeing workers vote to continue strike as group reveals massive loss

The standoff comes during an already challenging year for Boeing, which became the focus of multiple federal investigations after a door panel blew off a 737 Max plane during an Alaska Airlines flight in January.

24/10/2024

Business

Tesla shares take off on strong earnings as Cybertruck makes a profit

Tesla shares soar following better-than-expected third-quarter earnings as its electric car sales returned to growth, while the Cybertruck achieved profitability for the first time.

24/10/2024

USA

Trump and supporters push religious rhetoric in battle for key states

Presidential candidate Donald Trump organised a rally with conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Georgia — a key swing state that could be crucial in determining the election's outcome.

24/10/2024

USA

Former White House chief of staff: Trump asked for 'Hitler’s generals'

Trump denied the claims, calling Kelly, his former ally, "one of the dumbest people I’ve ever met."

23/10/2024

USA

Trump vs Harris: Who's leading in the US presidential election polls?

Discover who's gaining and who's losing ground in the latest US presidential election opinion polls.

23/10/2024

Earth News

Drought-hit Panama Canal could be saved by a controversial dam

This dam could save the drought-hit Panama Canal - but displace 2,000 locals through flooding

23/10/2024

Culture news

Can Abercrombie & Fitch survive sex trafficking scandal?

The former CEO of American fashion brand Abercrombie & Fitch (A&F) Mike Jeffries has been arrested on charges of running a prostitution and international sex trafficking ring.

23/10/2024

Culture news

Eminem teams up with Barack Obama to support Kamala Harris

The rapper spoke to his hometown before introducing former president Barack Obama with the beat of 'Lose Yourself' playing in the background.

23/10/2024

Business

Boeing suffers further blow as satellite explodes in space

The latest incident comes as Boeing awaits the results of vote by striking workers and is expected to report a big loss in results for its third quarter.

23/10/2024

Tech News

Why Big Tech is going for the nuclear option to power its AI ambitions

As demand for AI increases, so does the demand for solutions on how to power it. Big Tech is betting on nuclear energy but the move is raising concerns.

23/10/2024

Culture news

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