Kristi Noem and Husband Accrued Millions in Debt Before Her Political Rise, Report Says
Former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and her husband listed between $2.6 million and $3.25 million in debts on federal financial disclosures dating back to her time as South Dakota governor. The report emerges ...
Measles Outbreaks Signal Growing Public Health Threat
The Telegraph warns that explosive measles outbreaks represent a man-made public health emergency requiring an immediate response. The piece frames the resurgence of measles as a sign of broader failures in vaccination u...
Pakistan Army Chief Asim Munir Plays Key Role Mediating Between US and Iran
Pakistan's army chief General Asim Munir has emerged as a crucial intermediary in diplomatic efforts between the United States and Iran. President Trump has referred to Munir as his 'favourite field marshal', highlightin...
'Kissing Bug' Parasite Kills Texas Dog as Chagas Disease Cases Rise
A Texas dog owner has spoken of her heartbreak after her pet died from Chagas disease, caused by the so-called kissing bug. Experts warn that cases of the potentially deadly disease, which can also infect humans, are on ...
Polish Citizen Who Fought for Ukraine Sentenced to 13 Years in Russian Prison
A Russian court has sentenced a captured Polish national who fought alongside Ukrainian forces to 13 years in a prison camp. The case is one of several involving western European nationals, including two British citizens...
Stephen Miller Warns US-Iran War Could Continue 'Indefinitely'
White House senior adviser Stephen Miller has cautioned that the conflict with Iran could drag on indefinitely, even as Trump administration officials have claimed the US has already won the war. His comments come amid f...
Royal Mail Plans to Scrap Second Class Post Deliveries on Saturdays
Royal Mail is set to end second class letter deliveries on Saturdays under a new agreement, with Communication Workers Union members to be consulted on the proposal. The change would represent a significant reduction in ...
Churchwarden Benjamin Field's Murder Conviction Quashed
Benjamin Field, who was jailed for the murder of retired academic Peter Farquhar, 69, has had his conviction quashed. Field had been serving a prison sentence following the killing of Farquhar, with the case having attra...
BP Faces Kenyan Class Action Over Alleged Toxic Waste from 1980s Oil Exploration
A Kenyan High Court has ruled that a class action lawsuit against BP can proceed over alleged toxic waste linked to oil exploration activities in the 1980s. The case could have major implications for how historical envir...
BBC News Confirms Job Cuts to Affect All Departments Amid Cost-Cutting Drive
The head of BBC News has confirmed that upcoming job cuts will impact every department as the broadcaster seeks to significantly reduce costs. Staff have been warned to prepare for a 'tough task' ahead....
'Cosmic Fossils' from Black Holes Before the Big Bang May Still Shape the Universe
Scientists suggest the universe may have been created on the rebound from a previous cosmic collapse, and that 'cosmic fossils' left by primordial black holes could still influence the universe today. The theory implies ...
Paramount Presents Film Slate at CinemaCon Amid WBD Acquisition Uncertainty
Paramount Pictures took the stage at CinemaCon in Las Vegas to showcase its upcoming film lineup to theater owners, even as concerns linger over a potential acquisition by Warner Bros. Discovery. The presentation comes a...
Ammonia Pollution Hot Spots Found Near UK Factory Farms, Residents Report Health Impact
New data has identified ammonia air pollution hot spots in parts of the UK with the highest concentration of industrial chicken and pig farms. Residents living nearby report eye irritation and difficulty breathing from t...
Google Uses AI to Fight Back Against AI-Powered Spam and Scams
Artificial intelligence is increasingly being exploited by spammers and scammers to generate online fraud at scale, but Google is deploying its own AI tools to detect and combat the threat. The development highlights an ...
How Workplaces Can Better Support Employees on the Autism Spectrum
The Independent outlines practical steps employers can take to make meetings and work environments more inclusive for employees on the autism spectrum. The piece focuses on reducing social friction and embracing neurodiv...
Over 10,000 US troops enforcing Iran blockade as Hegseth faces scrutiny
More than 10,000 American troops are participating in a blockade of Iranian ports, with 13 ships having turned around without confrontation, according to the US military. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has drawn criticis...
Orphaned baby monkey Yuji finds comfort in stuffed toy companion
Yuji, a six-week-old patas monkey in Mexico, has formed a bond with a plush stuffed dog, clinging to it daily for comfort. The story highlights the emotional needs of young primates separated from their mothers....
15,000 drivers granted right to pursue Arnold Clark data breach claim
Lord Sandison ruled that around 15,000 drivers can bring group proceedings at the Court of Session in Scotland following a 2022 data breach at Arnold Clark. The decision allows claimants to collectively pursue legal acti...
A&E visits hit record-high - partly driven by meningitis outbreak
NHS waiting lists have fallen, but the number of A&E visits has reached a new high, according to The Independent....
Tesco ‘doing whatever we can’ to keep prices affordable amid Iran war
The supermarket group plans to make a further £500m in cost savings....