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Ex-gang leader's account of Tupac Shakur killing is fiction, defense lawyer in Vegas says

Ex-gang leader's account of Tupac Shakur killing is fiction, defense lawyer in Vegas says - The defense attorney representing a former Los Angeles-area gang leader accused of killing music legend Tupac Shakur in 1996 in Las Vegas says his client’s accounts of the killing are fiction

Donald Trump set for another $1.25bn Truth Social windfall

Donald Trump set for another $1.25bn Truth Social windfall - The former president’s majority stake in parent company Trump Media could result in a billion-dollar bonus on Tuesday

Dame Esther Rantzen says she is not well enough to attend assisted dying debate

MPs will debate assisted dying on Monday

All 10 crew members killed after two naval helicopters collide mid-air during training in Malaysia

All 10 crew members killed after two naval helicopters collide mid-air during training in Malaysia - Aircraft collide during training session ahead of Royal Malaysian Navy celebrations

Study discovers hidden mechanism behind rapid COVID variants

The SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID has the unsettling ability of often generating variants of itself. Other viruses also mutate, but as SARS-CoV-2 quickly spread throughout the entire human population during the pandemic, killing millions, the virus' dynamic evolution posed a serious problem...

Met chief apologises to Stephen Lawrence’s mother over ‘unacceptable’ failure

Sir Mark Rowley, the Metropolitan Police commissioner, has apologised to the mother of Stephen Lawrence after failing to keep her updated about a potential new development in the case and said an outside force would assess any fresh evidence. Sir Mark had promised to answer questions stemming from a BBC investigation last year, in which Matthew Whi...

Reporting in India ‘too difficult’ under Modi, says departing Australian journalist

The south-Asia correspondent for Australia’s national broadcaster, Avani Dias, has been forced out of India after her reporting fell foul of the Indian government, in a sign of the increasing pressure on journalists in the country under Narendra Modi. Dias, who has been based in Delhi for the ABC since January 2022, said she felt the government had made it “too difficult” for her to continue to do her job, claiming it blocked her from accessing...

North Korea conducts nuclear counterattack exercise, South Korea threatens 'end of regime'

South Korea has issued a warning to the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) about the consequences of Pyongyang's potential use of nuclear weapons, according to Yonhap. Nuclear exercises The DPRK conducted its first-ever nuclear counterattack drill led by North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. The exercises reportedly involved a salvo missile la...

Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh and Aamir Khan file police complaint after being targeted by deepfakes

Bollywood stars Ranveer Singh and Aamir Khan file police complaint after being targeted by deepfakes - Deepfake videos of actors endorsing political party go viral on social media

Russia-Ukraine war: Frontline update as of April 23

Ukrainian forces repelled a Russian attack on the left bank of the Dnipro, striking the enemy's ground-based drone control station and air defense system, according to data from the General Staff of the Armed Forces of Ukraine. Russian shelling of Ukraine During the day, 60 clashes were recorded. In total, the enemy launched 4 missile strikes and 6...

4 solar flares simultaneously erupt from the sun in rare 'super' explosion — and Earth could be hit by the fallout

In the early hours of Tuesday (April 23), quadruple solar flares near-simultaneously exploded from across the sun's surface, and there's a good chance that one of these outbursts launched a solar storm toward Earth.

Apple says it will hold event on May 7

(Reuters) - Apple will hold an event on May 7, the company said on Tuesday, amid reports that it would roll out the long-anticipated revamped versions of the iPad Pro and iPad Air next month. The Cupertino, California-based company did not disclose more details about the event that would start at 7 a.m. PT (2 p.m. GMT). Bloomberg News had reported late in March that Apple's overseas suppliers

Irish premier apologises on behalf of state to Stardust victims and families

Irish premier apologises on behalf of state to Stardust victims and families - Forty-eight people were killed when a blaze ripped through the Dublin nightclub in 1981.

Diogo Jota injury: Jurgen Klopp issues update on Liverpool forward

A major blow for Liverpool.

Rescue operation underway after plane crashes into river

It is not known what condition the people are in.

Rwanda policy ‘unworkable and morally repugnant’ – Yousaf

The UK Government’s Rwanda Bill was passed by Westminster on Monday night.

Sunak and Scholz to announce joint development of artillery systems in Berlin

Sunak and Scholz to announce joint development of artillery systems in Berlin - Rishi Sunak and Olaf Scholz will discuss closer co-operation on security, trade and illegal migration in one-on-one talks on Wednesday.

Max Verstappen masking his true pace with major advantage identified in China

Max Verstappen seemingly cantered to victory in China, with his true pace not out for all to see.

When Ukraine receives US aid after approval by Congress: Pentagon's response

The United States of America will be able to transfer a new military aid package to Ukraine within a few days after the approval of Congress, states Pentagon spokesman Major General Patrick Ryder. According to Ryder, the US Congress must approve a bill on aid to Ukraine. Then it is scheduled to be signed by President Joe Biden. And after that, the ...

United believe it would be ‘silly’ to sell ‘well respected’ player despite his reduced role in starting XI

Manchester United are expected to oversee a mass exodus of the squad in Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s maiden transfer window as co-owner. The INEOS CEO has made clear his desire to restore the club to its former glories and have them competing among the likes of Manchester City, Arsenal and Liverpool again.

Sonny Bill Williams: Australian host calls for All Blacks legend to be sacked in extraordinary attack

Sonny Bill Williams has been criticised for his social media activity.

Harvie confirms he will stand down if Greens leave Scottish Government

Harvie confirms he will stand down if Greens leave Scottish Government - But the party’s co-leader dismissed a no confidence motion in him at Holyrood as ‘sordid political game-playing’.

Indonesia's biggest party confirms President Jokowi no longer a member after backing Prabowo

By Ananda Teresia JAKARTA (Reuters) - Indonesia President Joko Widodo and his son, incoming vice president Gibran Rakabuming Raka, are no longer members of the country's largest party after they backed rival candidate and election winner Prabowo Subianto, a party official said on Tuesday. Their exit will put the spotlight on the next moves for the popular Jokowi, as the outgoing president is

Israel bulldozed mass graves at Gaza hospital, Sky News analysis shows

Israel has denied accusations that it buried Palestinians in a mass grave, following the discovery of more than 300 bodies in the courtyard of a Gaza Strip hospital.

Kick-off time and date set in stone for second successive Manchester derby FA Cup final

The FA have confirmed this morning that the FA Cup final will kick off at 3pm on Saturday, May 25. It gives Manchester United and Manchester City just under a month to prepare for their clash, which remarkably forms an exact repeat of last season’s final.

Jamie Carragher tips new favourite for Liverpool manager job as West Ham hold talks with Ruben Amorim

Jamie Carragher tips new favourite for Liverpool manager job as West Ham hold talks with Ruben Amorim - Reds legend believes sporting director Richard Hughes will return to former target

Trump called this visa 'very bad' for Americans. Truth Social applied for one

MIAMI (AP) — The social media company founded by former President Donald Trump applied for a business visa program that he sought to restrict during his administration and which many of his allies want him to curtail in a potential second term. Trump Media & Technology Group, the company behind Truth Social, filed an application in June 2022 for an H-1B visa for a worker at a $65,000 annual salary, the lowest wage category allowed under the...

Daniel Ricciardo points to clear F1 evidence as mid-season axing rumours continue to swirl

"I'm not naïve but I haven't had any indication of that..."

I found out about the Home Office's Rwanda plan a day before I crossed the English Channel

At one point, the boat's motor stopped – so the 37 men, women and children began to cry, scream and pray.

Celine Dion addresses touring plans following Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis

Celine Dion addresses touring plans following Stiff Person Syndrome diagnosis - The ‘All By Myself’ singer cancelled her world tour in 2023 after revealing she had been diagnosed with stiff person syndrome

Hit 80s band announces tour and promises to play songs from all 11 albums

Iranian air defence radar was struck in Israeli attack, satellite pictures suggest

An air defence radar was struck during the Israeli strike on Iran last week, new satellite pictures suggest.

US government agrees to $138.7M settlement over FBI's botching of Larry Nassar assault allegations

DETROIT (AP) — The U.S. Justice Department announced a $138.7 million settlement Tuesday with more than 100 people who accused the FBI of grossly mishandling allegations of sexual assault against Larry Nassar in 2015 and 2016, a critical time gap that allowed the sports doctor to continue to prey on victims before his arrest. When combined with other settlements, $1 billion now has been set aside by various organizations to compensate hundreds...

Migrant deaths: Are we seeing new form of crime after rival group pushed their way on to boat?

Plenty of people have died on small boats trying to cross the Channel. But this was different.

Russian deputy defence minister arrested on suspicion of taking bribes

Russia has arrested a deputy minister of defence on suspicion of taking bribes, the country’s investigative committee announced on Tuesday night. Vladimir Putin, the president, was informed of the detention of the high-ranking official, Timur Vadimovich Ivanov, in a rare move amid the offensive in Ukraine, Russian state-media reported. Anti-corrupt...

Inside the ‘sinking belt’ where dozens of cities are falling beneath the sea

Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by U.S. lawmakers that’s expected to face legal challenges and disrupt the lives of content creators who rely on the short-form video app for income. The TikTok legislation was included as part of a larger $95 billion package that provides foreign aid to...

Musk targets Australian senator, gun laws in deepening dispute over X stabbing content

By Byron Kaye SYDNEY (Reuters) - Elon Musk said an Australian senator should be jailed and suggested the country's gun laws were meant to stop resistance against its "fascist government", escalating his battle over a court order to remove video posts of a bishop being stabbed. After Australia's federal court told Musk's platform X to temporarily stop showing video of a knife attack on an

Ukraine aid bill clears the US Senate and ends of months of bitter deadlock

The US Senate passed a long-awaited foreign aid bill on Tuesday night, ending a six-month deadlock over support for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan. Senators sat late to consider a series of proposals that were first approved by the House of Representatives on Saturday, including a plan to send $61bn (£49bn) in lethal aid to Ukraine. The bill’s passage ...

Russia to step up strikes on Western weapons in Ukraine

MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia will intensify strikes on Ukrainian storage bases that house Western-supplied weapons, Defence Minister Sergei Shoigu said on Tuesday, as the United States prepares to approve and deliver a long-delayed batch of new military aid. In remarks to defence officials, Shoigu said Russia had "dispelled the myth of the superiority of Western weapons" and its forces had gained the

Judge tells Trump lawyer in hush money trial he is 'losing all credibility'

By Luc Cohen, Jack Queen and Andy Sullivan NEW YORK (Reuters) - The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal hush money trial on Tuesday told Trump's lawyer he is "losing all credibility" as he considered whether the former president should be punished for violating a gag order that prevents him from publicly criticizing witnesses and others involved in the case. Prosecutors asked Justice Juan

Fake Botox injections have sickened 22, hospitalized 11, CDC warns

The CDC warned doctors about "counterfeit or mishandled" Botox injections that have caused clusters of illness in the U.S.

Tennessee lawmakers pass bill to allow armed teachers, a year after deadly Nashville shooting

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Protesters chanted “Blood on your hands” at Tennessee House Republicans on Tuesday after they passed a bill that would allow some teachers and staff to carry concealed handguns on public school grounds, and bar parents and other teachers from knowing who was armed. The 68-28 vote in favor of the bill sent it to Republican Gov. Bill Lee for consideration. If he signs it into law, it would be the biggest expansion of gun...

Ex-F1 driver Johnny Herbert receives ‘torrent of death threats’ after Fernando Alonso call

Ex-F1 driver Johnny Herbert receives ‘torrent of death threats’ after Fernando Alonso call - Herbert was a steward during the Australian Grand Prix last month, when Alonso was penalised following George Russell’s crash late in the race

Inheritance tax take hits record £7.5bn after stealth raid by Hunt

Inheritance tax receipts surged to a record high last year following a stealth raid by Jeremy Hunt. Data published by HM Revenue & Customs showed it received £7.5bn in inheritance tax (IHT) receipts in the financial year to the end of March, £400m above the same period last year. Official forecasts suggest inheritance tax receipts could top £9.5bn ...

Jake Polledri: I remain positive despite retiring at 28 and losing my younger brother

When the moving date was set for Jake Polledri and his young family to return to Gloucestershire this summer, they created a bucket list filled with final trips and activities to tick off before loading up the van and leaving Italy behind. One issue: as the weeks continue to pass and that deadline draws closer, the list remains concerningly long. “...

Post Office scandal extends 'greatly beyond Horizon' - victims' lawyer

The post office scandal extends “greatly beyond” faulty Horizon software, according to a lawyer for victims.

Missile shelling of Kharkiv - Russian army hits residential complex

During the missile shelling of Kharkiv by the Russian army tonight, April 24, they targeted a residential complex in the Shevchenkivskyi district of the city, according to the Mayor of Kharkiv, Ihor Terekhov. "There was a targeted strike on a residential complex in the Shevchenkivskyi district," the mayor said. He added that according to preliminar...

Summer interest rate cut hopes power FTSE to record high

Summer interest rate cut hopes power FTSE to record high - Markets currently rate the chance of a Bank of England interest rate cut in June as about 50-50

Israeli forces kill Palestinian man during West Bank raid

JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israeli forces killed a Palestinian man and wounded two people including a child during raids in the occupied West Bank city of Jericho and adjacent refugee camps, Palestinian health authorities said on Tuesday. There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military on the incident, the latest in a series during a surge in violence in the West Bank since the start of the