news2shortsCheerleader-in-chief demands more enthusiasm for US-Israeli assault that is helping Russia pay for its war on Ukraine When even your mother calls you out as a cheat and a liar, then it’s probably fair to assume you’re a wrong ‘un. Not that this stopped Donald Trump from appointing Pete Hegseth as his defence secretary. Or … Read more
Defense secretary had said relatives of service members killed in refueling tanker crash told him ‘do not stop until the job is done’ Sign up for the Breaking News US email to get newsletter alerts in your inbox The father of a US military member killed in the Iran war has contradicted Pete Hegseth’s claim … Read more
The White House released a new framework for national AI legislation Friday morning, focusing on protections for children and boosting America’s AI industry.
The Reform UK leader has belatedly clocked that most British people really don’t like the US president on whose coat-tails he has spent the past decade riding At last, the culture has thrown up a split more nauseatingly up itself than Gwyneth Paltrow’s from Chris Martin. It is Nigel Farage’s attempt to consciously uncouple from … Read more
Three weeks into the US-Israeli war of choice in Iran, Labor is warning of financial pain. But the economic cost isn’t the only risk here Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast A group of public service chiefs gathered on Thursday night for a quiet dinner in Canberra to send off … Read more
Scranton beat NYU to end three-year win streak Violets’ bid for third straight NCAA title falls short Peper scores 19 as dynasty run ends in Virginia New York University’s historic 91-game winning streak is over after a 60-52 loss to Scranton in the Final Four of the Division III NCAA Tournament on Thursday night, ending … Read more
Two former FBI agents who helped investigate efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election sued Thursday to challenge their abrupt firings from the bureau, arguing that their terminations were “solely” due to their involvement in the probe. The two agents, identified only as John Doe 1 and John Doe 2, accused FBI Director Kash Patel … Read more
Nearly two-thirds of Americans think that President Donald Trump will send U.S. ground troops into the fighting against Iran, a new national poll indicates. And a Reuters/Ipsos survey, conducted Tuesday through Thursday (March 17–19), also indicates that a majority of Americans, 55%, say they don’t support sending ground troops into the operation against Iran. The … Read more
Actor who rose to fame after starring in Bruce Lee’s The Way of the Dragon also became a TV fixture with Walker, Texas Ranger Chuck Norris, the former world karate champion who used his fight prowess to become the star of a string of low-budget but financially successful action movies, has died aged 86. His … Read more
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., and National Republican Senatorial Committee chair Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., have both endorsed Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., for U.S. Senate. “Kevin Hern is a proven conservative leader and fighter for Oklahomans in the House, where he has championed our shared Republican agenda. He will be a great asset in … Read more
