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Who is Meghan Markle? Gayle King anchors a CBS News special on the future wife of Prince Harry -- the woman who went from a grade school advocate to half of a global power couple for a new era -- as told by those who know her best: her friends, teachers and co-stars. Watch Friday, April 20 at 10/9c on CBS.
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After nearly a decade, Stranger Things ends with a finale that has left fans sharply divided. Some praised its emotional closure and character focus, others criticised its predictability, pacing, and unresolved arcs. The result is an ending that feels less definitive than debated, prompting arguments about risk, payoff, and what this story...
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President tells Wall Street Journal in interview that his doctors encouraged him to take lower dose but he declinedDonald Trump takes "more aspirin” than his doctors recommend but says his "health is perfect”, according to an interview given to the Wall Street Journal after the outlet recently questioned the 79-year-old president's health.Trump...
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This live blog is now closed.Zohran Mamdani promises 'new era' for New York City in first speech as mayorZohran Mamdani and his wife Rama Duwaji appearing on stage for his inauguration ceremony earlier.New York is a place that "a young immigrant democrat socialist Muslim can be bold enough to run and brave enough to win,” he says, "not by...
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Toby Morton now owns trumpkennedycenter.org, which advertises new year performance by the 'Epstein dancers'Donald Trump may be remaking the John F Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts into a pool of his self-reflection, but a writer for South Park, the TV series that better reflects the obsessions and tendencies of the administration than any...
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New mayor gives speech at inauguration and rescinds all orders signed by Eric Adams after corruption indictmentZohran Mamdani vowed to "reinvent” New York City in a speech on his first day as mayor, promising "a new era” for America's largest city and an ambitious start to his term of office.The 34-year-old political star and democratic...
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New Labour advertising guru Chris Powell says urgent plan needed to 'wage and win the daily war for attention'Chris Powell: What is Keir Starmer doing to push back the populists? Not nearly enoughKeir Starmer does not have enough of a plan to defeat the "existential threat” that populism poses to UK democracy and should undertake a "fundamental...
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Second highest annual number of irregular arrivals on record reached British shores in 2025More than 41,000 people crossed the Channel in small boats last year, figures branded "shameful” by the Home Office have revealed.The government said 41,472 people arrived in the UK by crossing the Channel in 2025 – the second highest number on record...
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British charitable trust that draws on OxyContin-maker fortune says it exempted names to protect reputationsTwo charities that received a combined total of more than £1.1m from the British charitable trust run by the Sackler family were kept out of its latest accounts to protect their reputations from "serious prejudice”.The trust, which draws...
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NHS to administer combined immunisation in move in line with approach in US, Canada, Australia and GermanyChildren in the UK are to be immunised against chickenpox at the same time as measles, mumps and rubella.The NHS across the UK's four home nations will administer a combined vaccine to young children to protect them against all four diseases...
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Hundreds of people gather in Centenary Square to see in 2026 after false claims online promise 'dazzling' displayThe new year got off to an anticlimactic start for hundreds of people in Birmingham who were tricked into attending a non-existent New Year's Eve fireworks display. Again.Crowds of revellers gathered in the city's Centenary Square,...
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Trump called the actor and his wife, Amal, 'two of the worst political prognosticators of all time' after they were awarded French passportsGeorge Clooney has lashed out at US president Donald Trump for criticising France's decision to grant the Hollywood actor and his family French citizenship.The 64-year-old Oscar winner, his wife, Amal Alamuddin...
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39-year-old will bat in fifth Ashes Test in SydneyAustralian played 87 Tests, scoring 6,206 runs to dateUsman Khawaja has announced his retirement from international cricket, saying the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney will be his last and calling out racism he experienced throughout his career.The batter's future in Test cricket has been one of the...
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Afghanistan and Yemen excluded from list of 17 priority countries chosen by Trump administration to receive aid laden with demandsThe $2bn (£1.5bn) of aid the US pledged this week may have been hailed as "bold and ambitious” by the UN but could be the "nail in the coffin” in changing to a shrunken, less flexible aid system dominated by...
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A high-profile legal battle is unfolding between Elon Musk and OpenAI CEO Sam Altman over the AI company's origins. Amidst this courtroom drama, one of Musk's lawyers, Jaymie Parkkinen, is making headlines not just for his legal prowess but also for his unusual side hustle: performing as a physical comedian.
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New utes, sports cars and hatchbacks will break price records at both ends as traditional brands release electric vehicles in 2026Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralians can expect to see more electric utes, sports cars and hatchbacks that break price records at both ends of the spectrum, with changes encouraging even...
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Carmakers such as MG, BYD and Chery are set to pass 200,000 mark in sales, analysis suggests, double 2024's totalChinese brands are on course to account for one in every 10 new cars sold in Britain during 2025, a marked increase on last year as sales increase across Europe.Manufacturers led by MG, BYD, and Chery are on track to break the 200,000...
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Australia's department of foreign affairs providing consular assistance to person injured at Crans-Montana and their familyGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAn Australian is among the 115 people injured in a fire that tore through a crowded bar during a New Year's Eve party in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana, killing...
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Chamath Palihapitiya is seriously considering a move away from California, prompted by emerging tax regulations. This decision echoes a growing sentiment among affluent entrepreneurs who are increasingly wary of the state's economic environment, particularly in light of a proposed 5% wealth tax on fortunes exceeding $1 billion.
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In a recent campaign trail clash, Republican gubernatorial contender Casey Putsch has taken aim at Vivek Ramaswamy, alleging that the wealthy entrepreneur accepted a $50,000 scholarship intended for underprivileged youth. This backlash follows Ramaswamy's defense of the fellowship during a 2023 interview, which he deemed "free money," despite his...
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Chamath Palihapitiya, a billionaire of Indian descent, is seriously considering a move away from California, prompted by emerging tax regulations. This decision echoes a growing sentiment among affluent entrepreneurs who are increasingly wary of the state's economic environment, particularly in light of a proposed 5% wealth tax on fortunes...
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Signatories to open letter include former Reserve Bank of Australia governors Philip Lowe and Glenn Stevens and billionaire James PackerGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastAustralian business leaders and public figures have joined forces to call for a commonwealth royal commission into antisemitism, radicalism and the events...
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Ukraine rejects claim, saying its forces exclusively targeted Russian military or energy sitesA Ukrainian drone strike killed 24 people and injured at least 50 more as they celebrated the new year in a Russian-occupied village in Ukraine's Kherson region, Russian officials said, as tensions between the two countries continue to rise despite...
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New year party at Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana turned into tragedy as flames shot across the ceilingThe new year had passed its first hour and the party in Le Constellation was in full swing with revellers dancing to thumping hip-hop. Dawn was far off and the teenagers and twenty-somethings were in no hurry to leave the bar. It was, after...
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Investigators say no indication of terrorism or arson after 40 people die and 115 are injured in blaze Dozens of people are presumed dead and about 115 injured, many of them seriously, after a fire at a bar in the Swiss Alps during a new year celebration at a luxury ski resort.The blaze ripped through the packed bar, Le Constellation, early on...
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Police say blaze tore through crowded bar where people were seeing in the new yearAbout 40 people are believed to have been killed and 115 injured after a fire tore through a crowded bar during a New Year's Eve party in the Swiss ski resort of Crans-Montana.Swiss police confirmed several dozen partygoers were dead. The victims could not be...
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Blaze that swept through crowded New Year's Eve bar in Crans-Montana also injured 115 peopleLe Constellation bar fire in Switzerland: what we know so farSwitzerland will hold five days of mourning after an "unprecedented” fire tore through a crowded bar, killing about 40 people and injuring 115 who were celebrating at a New Year's Eve party in...
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Police have ruled out an attack on Le Constellation bar as investigation starts into cause of fire Officials at the press conference are asking for "prudence” from those in the town, reminding them not to make unnecessary demands on hospitals, which are overwhelmed.Please leave investigators to do their work, they say. Continue reading...
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Online jail and court records show that Jovian "Markie” Markland was arrested in New York on December 29, 2025, and is held at the Eric M. Taylor Center. Court records confirm a Queens Criminal Court appearance and a January 13 hearing. Claims of fraud are unproven, with no official charges listed so far.
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Popular Twitch streamer Jynxzi has achieved a remarkable feat by streaming live every single day of 2025. This year-long challenge, completed without a single missed day, highlights his dedication, passion, and hard work. The accomplishment has garnered significant attention in the online world, reinforcing Jynxzi's commitment to his audience and...
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In a groundbreaking political shift, Zohran Mamdani, the son of renowned filmmaker Mira Nair, stepped into history as the 112th mayor of New York City, taking his oath on the Quran. At just 34, this socialist democrat, shaped by his family's rich heritage, ran a campaign advocating for universal childcare and a fairer tax on the affluent.
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About 40 people were killed and more than 100 injured after a fire broke out at a bar at a popular Swiss Alps ski resort town on New Year's Eve, according to police. The president of the Swiss Confederation, Guy Parmelin, said that many of the victims were young people and include Swiss residents as well as tourists from neighboring countries and...
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9,500-year-old pyre uncovered in Malawi offers rare insight into rituals of ancient African hunter-gatherer groupsA cremation pyre built about 9,500 years ago has been discovered in Africa, offering a fresh glimpse into the complexity of ancient hunter-gatherer communities.Researchers say the pyre, discovered in a rock shelter at the foot of Mount...
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South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem and White House advisor Stephen Miller faced online criticism after a video surfaced of them dancing and rapping to Vanilla Ice's "Ice Ice Baby" at Donald Trump's New Year's Eve party. The clip, shared by Miller's wife, sparked widespread embarrassment and mockery from netizens, highlighting their roles in the...
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President Donald Trump received lavish gifts in 2025. World leaders presented him with items like a $400 million jet and a gold samurai helmet. These gifts symbolized respect and admiration. A gold Rolex desk clock and an engraved ingot were also gifted. South Korea presented a replica gold crown. Apple CEO Tim Cook gifted a glass and gold plaque.
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A viral clip of Sir Percy de Courcy dramatizes a truth long forgotten: gin and tonic was once vital medicine. Quinine in tonic warded off malaria, citrus prevented scurvy, and gin made it drinkable. More than a cocktail, it was a daily imperial tool, helping Britain maintain its tropical posts and safeguard personnel where disease, more than war,...
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President Donald Trump tackled rumors surrounding his health, explaining that recent hand bruises were merely the result of his daily aspirin regimen. He dismissed allegations of dozing off during meetings as unfounded, emphasizing that his recent health evaluation was a CT scan rather than an MRI.
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A devastating fire ripped through Le Constellation bar in Crans-Montana during New Year celebrations. At least 40 people lost their lives and 115 were injured. Swiss President Guy Parmelin called it one of the country's worst tragedies. Authorities are investigating the exact circumstances of the blaze. Emergency operations are ongoing as the...
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Nationwide protests against living conditions enter fifth day with security forces reportedly using live ammunitionThe largest protests in Iran for three years entered a fifth day on Thursday amid reports of deadly clashes between protesters and security forces, with state-affiliated media confirming at least two people had been killed.Although...
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Protests over Iran's economic woes have led to at least three reported deaths, marking the largest unrest since 2022. While demonstrations have slowed in Tehran, they've expanded to rural provinces, with fatalities occurring in cities inhabited by the Lur ethnic group. The unrest, fueled by economic pressures, also includes chants against the...
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