Brian Wilson: iconic images of a Beach Boy’s life
The legendary frontman and co-founder of The Beach Boys has died aged 82, his family said.
US to partially evacuate embassy in Iraq as Iran tensions rise
The move comes as US talks over Iran's nuclear programme appear to have stalled in recent days.
US reviewing Aukus submarine pact as part of ‘America First’ agenda
It comes as Australia faces pressure from the White House to dramatically lift its military spending.
US reviewing Aukus submarine pact as part of ‘America First’ agenda
It comes as Australia faces pressure from the White House to dramatically lift its military spending.
Trump says rare earths deal ‘done’ with China
The world's two biggest economies have agreed in principle a framework for de-escalating trade tensions.
South Korea Turns Off Speakers Blasting K-Pop Into North Korea – The New York Times
- South Korea Turns Off Speakers Blasting K-Pop Into North Korea The New York Times
- South Korea turns off propaganda loudspeakers to North Korea BBC
- North Korea appears to follow the South in suspending loudspeaker broadcasts NBC News
- South Korea halts propaganda broadcasts along border with rival North NPR
- South Korean military suspends loudspeaker broadcasts aimed at North Korea Reuters
‘A shining light’: Paul McCartney leads tributes to Brian Wilson
Sir Paul joins Wilson's surviving bandmates, Sir Elton John and Bob Dylan in paying tribute.
CIA analyst who leaked Israel strike plan sentenced to three years
Asif William Rahman used top security clearance to print and circulate documents over several months.
Chris Mason: Spending Review a gamble on patience in an era of impatience – BBC
- Chris Mason: Spending Review a gamble on patience in an era of impatience BBC
- Spending Review 2025 (HTML) GOV.UK
- Rachel Reeves has decided where Britain’s cash will go The Economist
- Newspaper headlines: Spending Review 'renewing Britain' or 'reckless splurge' BBC
- How the UK Plans to Boost Its Economy The New York Times
New species of dinosaur discovered that ‘rewrites’ T.rex family tree
The dinosaur skeletons, found hidden in a museum collection in Mongolia, is an ancestor of the mighty tyrannosaurs.
New species of dinosaur discovered that ‘rewrites’ T.rex family tree
The dinosaur skeletons, found hidden in a museum collection in Mongolia, is an ancestor of the mighty tyrannosaurs.
David Hogg to exit Democratic National Committee after months of turmoil
Vice-chair and Parkland survivor, 25, to leave after members voted to hold elections that could have led to his ouster
David Hogg, the young vice-chair of the Democratic National Committee whose vow to unseat “asleep-at-the-wheel” Democrats roiled his party, said on Wednesday that he would step away from the high-ranking role in a move that ends months of internal infighting.
Moments before Hogg announced his decision, members of the committee had voted to hold new vice-chair elections that could have led to his ouster.
Continue reading...US National Guard ‘expecting a ramp-up’ in immigration protests: official
Major General Scott Sherman says National Guard troops have been trained to make detentions but have not done so yet.
Israeli fire kills 60 in Gaza, many near aid site, medics say – Reuters
- Israeli fire kills 60 in Gaza, many near aid site, medics say Reuters
- Israeli forces kill at least 60 Palestinians seeking food in Gaza, health officials say The Guardian
- At least 60 Palestinians killed by Israel while seeking aid in Gaza Middle East Eye
- Dozens of Palestinians killed while seeking aid in Gaza, hospitals say BBC
- Israeli gunfire, strikes kill 120 Palestinians in Gaza, many at aid sites Al Jazeera
The Korean bakery chain that says croissants don’t have to be French
Asian bakeries are seeing success at home and abroad by bringing global flavours to traditional French pastries.
FIFA Club World Cup 2025: Why Real Madrid are joint favourites
The dethroned Spanish and European champions are the most successful Club World Cup side and joint favourites in 2025.
A frail cry and relief: Malnourished baby Siwar evacuated from Gaza
The BBC travels in an ambulance from the Gaza border to Amman with Siwar and her family
‘I made the sign of victory for Siwar’: Mother’s relief as malnourished Gaza baby evacuated to Jordan
The BBC travels in an ambulance from the Gaza border to Amman with Siwar and her family
Judge rules Trump cannot use foreign policy claim to deport Mahmoud Khalil
While the ruling does not order Khalil's immediate release, it does undermine the US government's case against Khalil.
Stormzy takes first acting role as he launches film production company
After music, publishing, sports and philanthropy, rapper expands into film-making with lead role in Big Man, a short film premiering on YouTube
After conquering the charts, Glastonbury’s Pyramid stage and launching his own publishing imprint, Stormzy is taking his first steps into the world of movies with starring in a short film about the travails of an ex-rapper.
Big Man will be made by the rap star’s own production company Merky Films in association with Apple, and feature Stormzy – in a sizable wig – as the lead character Tenzman, “a former rap star now navigating a restless and uncertain chapter of his life”.
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