US President Donald Trump used a prime-time address from the White House to play down public anxiety about the US economy, insisting it is on the mend despite rising inflation, slowing job growth and growing voter frustration ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Follow our liveblog to see how the speech unfolded.
At tea on day two, the visitors were 132-5, trailing by 239 after Australia added 45 to their overnight 326-8 as temperatures soared to 39 Celsius. Ben Stokes was not out 19 and Jamie Smith on five after losing Joe Root (19) and Harry Brook (45) in the second session of a Test England must win. Australia lead the five-match series 2-0 and will retain the urn if they win or draw after back-to-back eight-wicket thumpings in Perth and Brisbane. On a pitch perfect for batting, opening pair Ben Duckett... Читать дальше...
Brazil’s Senate has approved legislation that could sharply reduce the prison sentence of former far-right president Jair Bolsonaro, convicted over an alleged coup plot after his 2022 election defeat, in a move that President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva has vowed to veto.
The US Congress has voted to permanently repeal sweeping sanctions imposed on Syria under former leader Bashar al-Assad, clearing the way for foreign investment and marking a significant shift in Washington’s policy towards the war-ravaged country following the rise of a new government.
Holders Arsenal must go through the play-offs along with Manchester United after missing out on a top-four finish, as Bayern Munich pinched the final automatic quarter-final berth. Spanish champions Barcelona finished top of the league phase unbeaten after a 2-0 win away to Paris FC, with Vicky Lopez and Caroline Graham Hansen scoring in the French capital. Three-time Champions League winners Barcelona have reached the final each of the past five years. They pipped Lyon to first place on goal difference... Читать дальше...
The 51-year-old Bongino, in a post on X announcing his resignation, did not give a reason for the move. But President Donald Trump said he believes Bongino wants to return to his popular podcast. "Dan did a great job," Trump told reporters. "I think he wants to go back to his show." Bongino had a law enforcement background before joining the Federal Bureau of Investigation -- he served as a New York police officer and Secret Service agent -- but his appointment was unusual in that the FBI's number... Читать дальше...
City face the Magpies in the last four, while Chelsea will take on Arsenal or Crystal Palace. Ahead of the hectic festive Premier League schedule, Pep Guardiola could afford to give Erling Haaland the night off as his side secured a sixth consecutive victory in all competitions. Haaland was left on the bench among seven changes by Guardiola at the Etihad. "We have had a run of a lot of games for Erling for example and Ruben (Dias) and the other ones and they have to be ready,” Guardiola said.... Читать дальше...
Talavera may be only 100km from the Spanish capital but their modest 6,000-capacity Estadio El Prado is a world away from Real's Santiago Bernabeu fortress. Yet Alonso's 20-time Cup winners only narrowly avoided a potential banana skin. Mbappe opened the scoring from the spot and Manu Farrando's own goal in first-half injury time put the regal visitors in control at the break. But Nahuel Arroyo's 80th-minute goal for the modest hosts set up a nerve-tingling ending. Mbappe fired in from outside... Читать дальше...
The only new information from police at a media briefing Wednesday was an appeal for a witness believed by investigators to have come close to the suspected gunman on the grounds of Brown University in Providence, Rhode Island. The shooting happened Saturday, when a man with a rifle burst into a campus building at the Ivy League college where students were sitting exams. The man opened fire. killing two students then fleeing. "Investigators are asking for the public's help in identifying and speaking... Читать дальше...
A viral video claiming that a coup d’État has taken place in France has racked up more than 13 million views on social media. Although clearly AI-generated, it sparked tensions between the Élysée and Facebook’s parent company: Meta refused to take it down. In this edition of Truth or Fake, we break down who created this AI-generated video, and how it even reached the French president himself.
Warner Brothers Discovery has rejected Paramount Skydance's hostile takeover bid, saying it carries many risks and is inferior to Netflix's offer. The company's board said the Ellison family that controls Paramount "consistently misled" them about guarantees and urged shareholders not to sell them their stocks. Plus, as oil prices rose following Donald Trump's order to blockade oil tankers in and out of Venezuela, we take a look at just how central oil is to the country's economy.
US President Donald Trump has added partisan and subjective plaques to his White House presidential "Walk of Fame", taking personal swipes at his predecessors Joe Biden and Barack Obama and repeating false claims about his 2020 election defeat.
President Donald Trump's administration in May offered refugee status to the minority white Afrikaner community, claiming they were victims of discrimination and even "genocide", which the Pretoria government strongly denies. The United States engaged Kenyans from a Christian NGO based in Kenya to come to South Africa to fast-track the processing of applications for resettlement under the programme. South African authorities raided an application centre on Tuesday after intelligence that "a number... Читать дальше...