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US House passes $1 trillion defense bill despite Iran, Israel concerns
The U.S. House of Representatives narrowly passed its version of a massive defence policy bill on Wednesday, despite Democrats' concerns about its huge price tag, the Iran war and a provision that would boost Pentagon ties to Israel.
Iran’s strike on Israel suggests the regime’s sense of resilience is growing
When Iran launched missiles and drones at Israel overnight in response to Israeli attacks on Hezbollah in Lebanon, the immediate military significance of the attack appeared to be limited. The political significance, however, may be far greater.
Japan zoo staffer allegedly dumps wife’s body inside incinerator
A popular Japanese zoo has delayed its opening for the summer season after an employee told police he had disposed of his wife's body in the zoo's incinerator, local media reported.
Oil prices rise to six-week high as US-Iran tensions escalate
Oil prices rose more than 1.5% to their highest in more than six weeks on Thursday, with the United States launching a new round of strikes on Iran and Yemen's Houthis targeting oil tankers in the Red Sea.
Uber, Lyft win court block on NYC law requiring notice before firing drivers
A federal judge has ruled that New York City cannot prohibit Uber Technologies and Lyft from deactivating drivers from their apps without advance notice, ruling that the novel law is unconstitutional.
Explosions and gunfire as armed groups launch co-ordinated attacks across Mali
Explosions and sustained gunfire have been reported in Mali's capital, Bamako, as armed groups launch apparently coordinated attacks across the country.
Oasis overtake The Beatles in all-time UK album chart
Oasis's second album (What's The Story) Morning Glory? has officially overtaken the biggest-selling album by their heroes The Beatles in the list of the UK's most popular albums of all-time.
Five people injured in stabbing at New York City’s Penn Station
Five people have been injured in a stabbing at New York City’s Penn Station, officials say.
Ten dead after migrant boat capsizes near Malta, Italian coastguard says
At least 10 people have died after a boat thought to be carrying migrants capsized near Malta, the Italian coast guard has said.
Canada’s ‘powerful’ dairy sector is in Trump’s trade crosshairs
Canada's dairy industry policy is among the most politically sacrosanct in the country. It has also long been a thorn in the side of Donald Trump.
At least 19 dead after major earthquake strikes southern Philippines
At least 19 people have died after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao island in the southern Philippines, officials say. The quake occurred on Monday at 07:37 local time (Sunday 23:37 GMT), triggering tsunami alerts in the Philippines, Indonesia, Japan and Australia. Some of those were cancelle...
Miami mistakenly post LeBron James ‘introductory’ video
Miami Heat mistakenly posted a link on YouTube to LeBron James' 'introductory press conference' despite the NBA great not yet deciding where he will play next season.