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9 of 10 wrongful death suits over deadly Astroworld crowd surge have been settled, lawyer says

9 of 10 wrongful death suits over deadly Astroworld crowd surge have been settled, lawyer says - An attorney says nine of the 10 wrongful death lawsuits filed after the 2021 Astroworld festival have been settled, including one that was set to go to trial this week

'It is too late, our boys have gone': Grieving parents tell Ofcom to 'step up' over social media content

Social media platforms must do more to stop their algorithms from recommending harmful content to children, Ofcom has said.

Huge IndyCar scandal development as ex-F1 hopeful’s engineer amongst suspensions

A significant development in the controversy currently rocking US motorsport...

'Gobsmacked': British girl's hearing restored in pioneering gene therapy trial

A British girl has had her hearing restored after becoming the first person worldwide to take part in a pioneering new gene therapy trial.

Mike Tyson trains as fans spot ‘fault’ ahead of Jake Paul fight

Mike Tyson trains as fans spot ‘fault’ ahead of Jake Paul fight -

Why did Israel shut down Al Jazeera?

Al Jazeera said: 'This is a dark day for democracy'

Britain refuses to sign global vaccine treaty that would force it to give away fifth of jabs

Britain is refusing to sign the World Health Organisation’s pandemic treaty while it insists the UK would have to give away a fifth of its jabs, The Telegraph understands. The UK is firmly against such vaccine-related commitments and will not sign any form of the pandemic agreement that undermines Britain’s sovereignty. Representatives of the WHO’s...

'Taylor Swift bill' signed into law in US state - here's how it will work

Legislation dubbed the "Taylor Swift bill" has passed in Minnesota in an effort to help people buy concert tickets.

David Beckham says documentary director was ‘angry’ over viral ‘be honest’ scene

David Beckham said the director of his Netflix documentary was supposedly “very angry” after he interrupted his wife Victoria during filming, which led to the viral “be honest” moment. The British football star, 49, appeared alongside filmmaker Fisher Stevens, producer Josh Battsek and editor Michael Harte at an Emmys For Your Consideration event a...

Australian PM declares 'national crisis' over rise in violence against women

Domestic violence is now top of the political agenda in Australia. This comes in the wake of a multiple fatal stabbing and protests that followed. Five women were among six people stabbed to death in a shopping mall in Sydney last month. There have been protests during the past week against the rise in violence against women in Australia. Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese is calling it a national crisis. Tom Canetti with more.

Whooping cough cases ‘could reach 40-year high’ in 2024, experts warn

Whooping cough cases ‘could reach 40-year high’ in 2024, experts warn - Some people call it the ‘100-day cough’ because of the length of time it can take to recover.

Arm's annual revenue forecast fails to impress investors; shares tumble

By Max A. Cherney and Stephen Nellis (Reuters) -Arm Holdings gave a full-year revenue forecast on Wednesday that missed the expectations of investors who had sent the chip designer's shares soaring last September following its IPO on optimism around AI. Shares of Arm fell about 7% in extended trading after the report. For the current fiscal first quarter, Arm forecast revenue in a range between

Russian army strike Ukraine with new and upgraded Kh-101 missile overnight

Russian forces used the upgraded Kh-101 missile for the strike on Ukraine tonight. It was taken literally off the assembly line, according to Defense Express. The agency received photos of the destroyed missile from its sources and concluded that the Kh-101 was manufactured in the second quarter of 2024, meaning that the Russians took this Kh-101 l...

Boost for Boehly: 250,000-a-week top target is open to signing for Chelsea

Chelsea and Todd Boehly have been given a transfer boost with their top target now open to moving to Stamford Bridge.

FIA loses another key figure as CEO exits after only 18 months

“Now is the time to step away."

Rutte and Scholz confirm participation in Peace Summit - Zelenskyy

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy held telephone conversations with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, according to the President's X account. Germany During the talks, Zelenskyy welcomed Scholz's decision to participate in the Peace Summit. In particular, the parties instructed the teams to work on engaging as many coun...

‘Haath has picked up the jhadu’: Manish Tewari makes a Congress-AAP pitch for Chandigarh

From public meetings to popular spots, the Congress's two-time MP asks for votes "to save democracy".

‘Malign actor’ behind MoD cyber attack, Sunak says

The Prime Minister has declined to identify the “malign actor” behind a cyber attack on the Ministry of Defence (MoD) amid speculation China carried out the hack. The Government has confirmed that a third-party payroll system was hacked, potentially compromising the bank details of service personnel and veterans. A very small number of addresses may also have been accessed. Speaking to broadcasters in south-east London, Rishi Sunak said there were “indications that a malign actor” had compromised the database, but declined to attribute the attack to a specific state or “actor”.

Samsung is working on a One UI 7 update for Galaxy S24

Samsung is planning a major update to One UI 7, according to a new report. And it's now one step closer to launch.

Drake’s security guard shot in drive-by days after Kendrick Lamar used image of his mansion as cover art

Drake’s security guard shot in drive-by days after Kendrick Lamar used image of his mansion as cover art - Shooting came just days after Kendrick Lamar doxxed Drake’s home in a diss track against him amid an ongoing feud between the two rappers

Making good, profitable games 'will no longer keep you safe': industry expresses fury and heartbreak over closure of Hi-Fi Rush and Prey studios

Gamers and game developers are reeling from yet another wave of layoffs and studio closures.

Three men arrested in UK on suspicion of 'commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism'

Three men arrested in UK on suspicion of 'commission, preparation and instigation of acts of terrorism' -

Disney to cut production of Marvel films and TV shows amid superhero fatigue

Disney will cut production of Marvel films and TV series amid concerns that so-called superhero fatigue is exhausting demand for the studio’s work. Bob Iger, Disney’s chief executive, said the company would “reduce output and focus more on quality” particularly when it came to Marvel, known for franchises such as The Avengers and Black Panther. It ...

AstraZeneca says it will withdraw COVID-19 vaccine globally as demand dips

(Reuters) -AstraZeneca said on Tuesday it had initiated the worldwide withdrawal of its COVID-19 vaccine due to a "surplus of available updated vaccines" since the pandemic. The company also said it would proceed to withdraw the vaccine Vaxzevria's marketing authorizations within Europe. "As multiple, variant COVID-19 vaccines have since been developed there is a surplus of available updated

‘North Korean Goebbels’, official whose propaganda helped build Kim dynasty, dies at 94

‘North Korean Goebbels’, official whose propaganda helped build Kim dynasty, dies at 94 - Propaganda chief helped build personality cults around country’s three dynastic leaders

UK set for hottest day of the year – but it’s not all good news

Full list of closures as major bank to shut 36 branches and cut hundreds of jobs

High street bank TSB has announced 250 job losses and the closure of 36 branches.

Charity given eviction notice 'thrilled' to find new home following fundraiser success

Charity given eviction notice 'thrilled' to find new home following fundraiser success - Smile London & Essex has secured a new site three times bigger than its last one

Firefighters rescue puppy with head stuck in garden wall

A hapless puppy had to be rescued by firefighters after getting its head stuck in a garden wall. Jeremey, a four-month-old Beagle, had been exploring his back garden when he got his head firmly wedged between several bricks on Tuesday morning. His owner called the fire service after spending 30 minutes trying unsuccessfully to free him in Stourbrid...

Elon v OpenAI: judge disqualified after challenge from Musk’s lawyers

The California judge presiding over Elon Musk’s lawsuit against OpenAI and its CEO Sam Altman has removed himself from the case. Judge Ethan Schulman on Monday sustained a challenge from Musk’s lawyers, which cited a California state law that allows plaintiffs and defendants to remove a judge they believe can’t grant an impartial trial. The law, known as California Code of Civil Procedure 170.6, does not require the person issuing the challenge...

Westfield Stratford evacuated over 'bomb scare'

Westfield Stratford evacuated over 'bomb scare' - The item was found to be non-suspicious

US official says Chinese seizure of TSMC in Taiwan would be 'absolutely devastating'

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo said Wednesday a Chinese invasion of Taiwan and seizure of chips producer TSMC would be "absolutely devastating" to the American economy. Asked at a U.S. House hearing about the impact, Raimondo said "it would be absolutely devastating," declining to comment on how or if it will happen, adding: "Right now, the United

Shooting at rapper's mansion leaves security guard with life-threatening injuries

Police are investigating a shooting at the Toronto mansion of Canadian rapper Drake.

Russian troops strike Kirovohrad region: 13 buildings damaged, child injured

Last night, Russian troops shelled a power facility in the Kirovohrad region, damaging houses and wounding an 8-year-old child, according to the head of Kirovohrad Regional Military Administration, Andrii Raikovych. "As a result of a Russian missile attack on the Kirovohrad region in the Oleksandriia district, a critical infrastructure facility was...

Game Of Thrones star Ian Gelder dies aged 74

Game Of Thrones star Ian Gelder dies aged 74 - The British actor was diagnosed with bile duct cancer in December.

Latest Red Bull exit rumoured, plus Donald Trump trip reaction – F1 news round-up

Tuesday's fast-paced news wrap is go, go, go!

Columbia University department to hold vote of no confidence in president

A Columbia University department will hold a vote of no confidence in president Baroness Shafik after her handling of last month’s pro-Palestine protests sparked outrage. Lady Shafik, a British peer, has faced calls to resign after she used police to clear student encampments and remove protesters from Hamilton Hall. The former director of the Lond...

KTM Is Finally Bringing Back a Street Superbike With the 990 RC R

This is not a drill, people!

Elon Musk joins controversy over new Canadian bill that would let citizens seek damages for online hate speech

Elon Musk joins controversy over new Canadian bill that would let citizens seek damages for online hate speech - The Online Harms Bill would create a new government body to regulate hate speech on social networks such as X

White House comments on alleged Russian plot to assassinate Zelenskyy

The news of an assassination attempt on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy that was to be organized by Russian agents is disturbing, according to White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre. Jean-Pierre says this is certainly very disturbing news. She also notes that the US authorities are glad that such an attempt was prevented. Background...

Antiwar activist says Republican lawmaker knocked her phone from hand during protest

Antiwar activist says Republican lawmaker knocked her phone from hand during protest - The US Capitol Police are investigating the incident

Superman first look: James Gunn unveils David Corenswet as Man of Steel

Superman first look: James Gunn unveils David Corenswet as Man of Steel - The ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’ director teased the forthcoming film with the message: ‘Get ready’

Ukraine updates: Russia warns France against sending troops

Russia has warned that its forces would view any French forces sent to Ukraine as legitimate targets. Meanwhile, Ukraine has suffered a wave of new attacks on its energy infrastructure. DW has the latest.

US crypto entrepreneur arrested in Dubai alleges torture by police

An American cryptocurrency entrepreneur locked in a legal dispute with the CEO of the collapsed crypto fund HyperVerse has been detained in Dubai and alleges police have tortured him into signing a false confession, the Guardian can reveal. Edel Hsieh, 43, from California, was first arrested in March at Dubai’s airport while attempting to fly to London. Police beat him during his interrogation, he said. “They torture us for our confession,” said...

World tensions ‘coming to the boil’, warns UK Armed Forces head

The Head of the British Armed Forces has warned that “simmering tensions” around the world “are coming to the boil”. Adml Sir Tony Radakin, the Chief of the Defence Staff, cited a “belligerent” North Korea, a “more assertive” China and last October’s “barbaric attacks in Israel” as some of the conflicts that have inflamed hostilities around the wor...

Trump's lawyer told to stop former president from 'cursing audibly' during trial

Donald Trump's lawyer has been told by a judge to stop the former president from "cursing audibly" and "shaking his head" during Stormy Daniels' testimony at his hush money trial.

Unexpected warning sign for Trump in Indiana GOP primary

Nikki Haley’s “zombie campaign” has picked up more 20 per cent of the vote in Indiana’s Republican primary, in a warning sign for Donald Trump. Despite dropping out of the race in March after being trounced by Mr Trump, Ms Haley took 128,000 votes to the former president’s 462,000 in the state. Ballots cast for candidates who have withdrawn from th...

Singapore says Air Force F-16 crashed at air base on Wednesday

SINGAPORE (Reuters) - A Singapore Air Force F-16 plane crashed at Tengah Air Base on Wednesday at 12:35 p.m. (0435 GMT), Singapore's defence ministry said on Wednesday. The plane "experienced an issue during take-off and the pilot responded in accordance with emergency procedures", the ministry said in a statement. It said the pilot ejected successfully and is conscious and able to walk, and is

6,400-a-week Sunderland player told hes leaving the Stadium of Light

According to reports, Corry Evans has now been told that Sunderland will not be renewing his current contract.

Real Madrid head to Champions League final after beating Bayern Munich

Bayern Munich coach Thomas Tuchel slammed a late offside call, calling the decision an "absolute disaster" as Real Madrid eliminated his side in the Champions League semi-finals on Wednesday. With Real 2-1 up having come from behind with two late goals, Joshua Kimmich put in a long pass which was headed centrally by Thomas Mueller for defender Matthijs de Ligt to score in the 12th minute of stoppage time. Real, who drew the Munich tie 2-2, went...