Hegseth tears into reporters, alleging they ‘cheer against Trump’ and Iran strikes
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth excoriated reporters at a Pentagon press briefing on Thursday, accusing them of rooting for the failure of President Donald Trump and the military’s recent strikes…
Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ faces setback as Senate rules knock out key Medicaid provisions
A controversial change to the Medicaid provider tax rate in Senate Republicans’ version of the “big, beautiful bill” has been knocked out by Senate rules. Senate Budget Committee Democrats announced…
Owner of 175-year-old farm ‘shocked’ as New Jersey town tries to seize land for affordable housing
A 175-year-old family farm in New Jersey is fighting to stay afloat as its co-owner is speaking out against efforts by the local government to seize the land for affordable…
Ex-Barclays boss loses job ban tribunal case
Jes Staley has been banned from holding top UK financial jobs over his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. BBC News
Two Met Police officers who strip-searched schoolgirl committed gross misconduct
The girl, who was wrongly suspected of possessing cannabis, was searched by police at her school. BBC News
Who is Khaman Maluach, the South Sudanese player picked in the NBA draft?
‘I’m here representing the whole continent of Africa,’ Maluach said after being drafted by the Houston Rockets. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Defiant Khamenei says Iran will ‘never surrender’ to the US
Supreme leader says US strikes on nuclear sites ‘gained nothing’ in first comments since Israel ceasefire agreed. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and Video from Al Jazeera
Noem uncovers and kills multimillion-dollar, Biden-era DEI, LGBTQ program
FIRST ON FOX: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) uncovered and killed a multimillion-dollar program enacted by the Biden administration that pushed for diversity,…
Australian doctor calls on world to wake up to Gaza aid killings
This doctor in Gaza has tried to save children torn to shreds by Israeli bombs and bullets at GHF aid sites. Al Jazeera – Breaking News, World News and…
How Starmer changed his tone in attempt to win back MPs
The prime minster and his team are trying to repair relations with backbenchers over welfare cuts. BBC News
Iran intensifies internal security crackdown after US, Israel strikes
Iranians are experiencing internal turmoil as authorities intensify a domestic security crackdown following the 12-day war in which three major nuclear sites were effectively destroyed. There have been reports of…
Mossad chief thanks US for help with Iran, says ‘mission is not yet complete’
Mossad Director David Barnea thanked the men and women working for the agency after the success of Israel’s Operation Rising Lion. He also expressed his appreciation to the U.S. —…
NBA prospect Collin Murray-Boyles’ reaction after Raptors select him goes viral
Collin Murray-Boyles’ dreams of becoming an NBA player were realized on Wednesday night, but his reaction to hearing his name being called at the draft left fans puzzled. The Toronto…
Pentagon sets up new 250 mile military buffer zone at border with crossings at record lows
The Pentagon announced Wednesday that it is establishing an expansive new military buffer zone in Texas aimed at bolstering border security as illegal crossings continue to plummet to record lows.…
‘She was screaming’: Multiple people rescued from fatal Alberta house fireMichael King
When Calgary firefighters arrived, flames were shooting from both floors of the home, threatening to spread to neighbouring houses.
Reform UK council boss quits, leaving 18-year-old in charge
Rob Howard leaves his position as leader of Warwickshire County Council, citing health concerns. BBC News
BBC website in US launches paid subscription service
US-based users will have to pay $49.99 (£36) a year for access to most BBC News content. BBC News
Rapper 50 Cent fires back at NYC Dem socialist candidate after being name-dropped in tax plan
50 Cent offered to pay for New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to leave the state on Wednesday after learning about his tax plan from an interview that…
Weight loss jabs study begins after hundreds report pancreas issues
There have been hundreds of cases of acute pancreatitis in people who have also taken Mounjaro, Ozempic and Wegovy. BBC News