United KingdomNYC Mayor Zohran Mamdani still earning rap music royalties, tax filings reveal
Tax records show that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani continues to receive royalties from his former career as a multilingual rapper. The filings offer a glimpse into the mayor's finances beyond his public salary....
United KingdomDrone sightings in restricted airspace at Colorado Rockies games prompt law enforcement warning
Multiple drone sightings during the Colorado Rockies' opening homestand against the Philadelphia Phillies prompted a warning from authorities. Law enforcement scrambled to identify and locate the operators of the unmanne...
United KingdomJurors sob as final moments of murdered 7-year-old Athena Strand played in court
Harrowing footage of Athena Strand's final moments was shown during the sentencing phase of her killer's trial, moving jurors to tears. Tanner Horner has already pleaded guilty to the 2022 killing and now faces the possi...
United KingdomNine key Scottish seats that could define the outcome of May's election
Analysis identifies nine marginal constituencies that are expected to be the critical battlegrounds in Scotland's upcoming May election. The results in these seats could prove decisive in shaping the overall outcome acro...
United KingdomVictim of hockey stick attack by horse trainer says sentence is too lenient
Dog walker Martin Dandridge, 72, whose arm was broken in an attack by a prominent horse trainer, has spoken out to say the jail term handed down is too soft. Dandridge says he continues to suffer ongoing pain from the as...
United KingdomDNA identifies remains in Columbia River car as Oregon family missing since 1958
Oregon authorities have used DNA analysis to confirm that skeletal remains discovered inside a car submerged in the Columbia River belong to an Oregon family who went missing in 1958. The decades-long mystery has now bee...
United KingdomErika Kirk's planned visit to Arizona high school draws anger from students and parents
A planned appearance by Erika Kirk at an Arizona high school has caused a backlash among some students and parents. Kirk had previously skipped an event in Georgia after receiving serious threats, according to Turning Po...
United KingdomMan detained at Aetna headquarters after entering with AR-style pistol in backpack
A man was arrested by security at health insurer Aetna's headquarters after he walked in carrying an AR-style pistol in his backpack. Police said the individual was detained without incident on Thursday morning....
United KingdomFormer Virginia Lt. Governor Justin Fairfax accused of killing himself and wife
Justin Fairfax, once considered a rising star in the Democratic Party before his career was derailed by scandal, is accused of fatally shooting himself and his wife while their children were present at home. Fairfax had ...
United KingdomNetflix co-founder Reed Hastings to step down from board of directors in June
Netflix co-founder and chairman Reed Hastings announced he will step down from the streaming giant's board of directors in June when his current term expires. The company confirmed the departure on Thursday....
United KingdomVenezuelan doctor detained at airport misses husband's asylum interview in California
A Venezuelan woman, a doctor, was detained by immigration authorities at an airport in Texas, causing her to miss her husband's asylum hearing in Southern California. The case highlights the impact of immigration enforce...
United KingdomSeawater exposure raises blood pressure to levels as risky as being sedentary, scientists warn
A new scientific study has found that exposure to salty seawater is linked to a 26 per cent higher risk of hypertension, raising blood pressure to levels comparable to a sedentary lifestyle. Researchers warn the risk is ...
United KingdomTrump attacks UK's North Sea renewable energy policy in latest dig at Starmer
US President Donald Trump criticised the UK government's North Sea energy policy, claiming 'windmills put you out of business.' The remarks represent his latest public jibe at Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer as the UK mo...
United KingdomER visits for tick bites reach highest level in nearly a decade
Emergency room visits in the United States for tick bites have hit their highest level in almost ten years, according to new data. Health officials estimate around 31 million Americans are bitten by ticks each year and h...
United KingdomArtemis II astronauts praise moonship performance, especially heat shield during reentry
The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission have given high marks to their Orion spacecraft following its lunar voyage, with particular praise for the heat shield's performance during reentry. The mission has been credited wit...
United KingdomSoaring oil prices linked to Iran war threaten to deepen hunger crisis in Haiti
A new IPC report indicates the number of people facing acute hunger in Haiti is expected to fall slightly, but officials warn the situation remains critical. Any gains could be quickly reversed due to soaring oil prices ...
United KingdomAP's top photos of the week: April 10–16, 2026
The Associated Press has released its selection of the most compelling photojournalism from the week of April 10 to 16, 2026, capturing key events from around the world....
United KingdomNoem's DHS replacement draws outrage over remarks about the 'right kind of immigrants'
Markwayne Mullin, nominated to replace Kirstjen Nielsen at the Department of Homeland Security, sparked outrage after suggesting the US should attract the 'right kind of immigrants.' The DHS said Mullin was referring to ...
United KingdomDEA informant avoids prison after admitting he paid no taxes on nearly $4 million in earnings
A long-serving DEA informant has escaped a prison sentence after pleading guilty to failing to pay taxes on close to $4 million earned for undercover work on behalf of the agency. The case raises questions about oversigh...
United KingdomTrump's clash with Pope Leo seen as dangerous for the US president
Analysis suggests that US President Donald Trump's ongoing confrontation with Pope Leo carries significant political risks for the president. The clash is described as rooted in fundamentally different moral and politica...