English

More about this topic

Business

Starbucks workers' strike shuts down 59 stores across the US

A five-day strike by Starbucks baristas has closed almost 60 stores across the United States as of Monday according to the union organising the protest.

USA

Luigi Mangione to face state charges over UnitedHealthcare CEO murder

The 26-year-old faces terror and murder state charges in a New York court, while a federal US prosecution over the fatal shooting proceeds in parallel and might carry the death penalty.

USA

Biden commutes most US federal death sentences before Trump's return

Outgoing US President Joe Biden commuted 37 out of 40 sentences to life imprisonment amid concerns about Donald Trump's stance on executions.

USA

New York police arrest man after woman set on fire and killed on train

The victim appeared to be asleep when the assailant approached her on Sunday in Brooklyn and set her clothes on fire using a lighter, police say.

ADVERTISEMENT

USA

Trump suggests US could retake control of Panama Canal

The US relinquished control of the waterway to Panama in 1999 under a treaty signed in 1977 under President Jimmy Carter.

Yemen

US warplane shot down by friendly fire in Red Sea, pilots eject safely

Both pilots were recovered alive after ejecting from their stricken aircraft, with one suffering minor injuries, the US military said.

Culture news

Disney cuts transgender storyline from upcoming Pixar show

Continuing a trend of Disney censoring LGBTQ+ content from its productions, the US studio has confirmed a transgender character has been removed from its upcoming show 'Win or Lose'.

Culture news

Pharrell Williams is named a UNESCO goodwill ambassador

The role of goodwill ambassador for the Paris-based UN cultural agency involves promoting its initiatives that include protecting Indigenous cultures and advancing education.

USA

CEO shooting: Luigi Mangione charged with murder as act of terrorism

Luigi Mangione has been indicted for the 4 December killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, facing multiple murder charges, including first-degree murder.

Culture news

Why you shouldn't care about Madonna's AI Pope images

As Christians decry the singer's posts of her being cosied up with the Pope, we look at why this isn't particularly shocking in context of Madonna's career.

Economy

Meloni says EU must be pragmatic with Trump to avoid US trade tensions

As fears of a trade war rise, the Italian premier is seen as one of US president-elect Donald Trump's closest EU allies.

Russia

Putin accuses NATO of provoking Russia into crossing its 'red lines'

'Russian troops are holding a strategic initiative across the entire front lines', according to the Russian president.

Culture news

Jay-Z asks court to dismiss rape lawsuit over accuser inconsistencies

The unnamed woman admitted to making “some mistakes” when recalling the night she claims she was raped by rappers Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs, but said she stands by her allegations.

Culture news

Smell like Donald Trump with his Fight Fight Fight perfumes

For nearly $200, you could have the privilege of smelling like the president-elect. Make Armpits Great Again.

World News

Syrians celebrate al-Assad fall as interim leaders map future

Amid the scenes of jubilation, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with allies around the region and called for an ‘inclusive and non-sectarian’ interim government.

Culture news

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of drugging and raping three men

Three men have accused hip-hop mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs of plying them with drinks laced with drugs, then raping them while they were unconscious.

Culture news

Donald Trump named Time's Person of the Year 2024

This is the second time that Donald Trump has been Time's Person of the Year. The first was in 2016, when he was first elected to the White House.

Culture news

Elton John slams legalisation of marijuana in US and Canada

"I maintain that it's addictive," Sir Elton tells Time, which named him Icon of the Year. He spoke to the publication about his belief that marijuana never should’ve been legalised in America and Canada.

Culture news

Rape accusation: Jay-Z calls for accuser's identity to be revealed

Jay-Z has been accused of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 after the MTV Video Music Awards, allegedly along with Sean "Diddy" Combs. The award-winning rapper and producer called the accusations "idiotic" and "heinous in nature."

Culture news

Judge rejects sale of Alex Jones’ Infowars to The Onion

Despite a winning auction bid from the satirical outlet The Onion, a federal judge has rejected the sale of Infowars. For the time being, Alex Jones keeps the conspiracy theory platform.