Former FBI chief, Robert Mueller, dead at 81
Robert Mueller oversaw the probe into alleged Russian interference in the 2016 United States election.
Republican says he lied about racist posts on porn site to protect Trump
Mark Robinson, who ran for North Carolina governor in 2024, tells podcast he had ‘obsession’ with porn and sex
The former Republican North Carolina lieutenant governor Mark Robinson has admitted he misled voters during his unsuccessful 2024 gubernatorial campaign when he denied posting racist and offensive comments on a pornography website – suggesting he did so to protect Donald Trump’s successful presidential run.
Robinson, who worked in furniture manufacturing before entering politics in 2020, told the After the Call podcast on Thursday: “I won’t say that I completely lied. Some of the things about the whole story – some of it — there’s some truth to it.”
Continue reading...Minister claimed thousands of pounds on expenses for promotional videos
Videos of Labour’s Al Carns include him talking about his time as a marine and challenging a firefighter to pull-up contest
Labour minister Al Carns has claimed thousands of pounds on parliamentary expenses for promotional videos including one showing him doing pull-ups at a fire station in competition with a firefighter.
The veterans minister and former Royal Marine, who is tipped by some MPs as a leadership hopeful, claimed about £3,000, approved by the Independent Parliamentary Standards Authority (Ipsa), for the production of 17 videos that show him interacting with local businesses.
Continue reading...Trump threatens to deploy ICE to airports amid Homeland Security shutdown
The US president called on immigration agents to place 'heavy emphasis' on the arrest of Somali immigrants.
All Iranian officials and commanders killed in the past nine months – Euronews.com
- All Iranian officials and commanders killed in the past nine months Euronews.com
- Iran live updates: Trump threatens Iran's power plants if strait not opened in 2 days abcnews.com
- Exclusive | Israel Is Hunting Down Iranian Regime Members in Their Hideouts, One by One WSJ
- Israel killed another Iranian leader, but experts say that doesn't mean it's winning the war NBC News
- Israel is rapidly killing Iran's top leaders. Experts warn the strategy could backfire PBS
In Cuba, a ‘Solidarity Caravan’ Has Arrived – Newser
- In Cuba, a 'Solidarity Caravan' Has Arrived Newser
- Aid Ship Departs for Cuba as Island Grapples With a Fuel Blockade The New York Times
- Tons of aid flows into Cuba as humanitarian convoy arrives on the struggling island abcnews.com
- Tone-deaf radicals flock into Havana, staying in 5-star hotels while island in crisis: ‘Mockery of Cuban people’ New York Post
- Tons of aid flows into Cuba as humanitarian convoy arrives on the island France 24
Tehran holds Eid prayers as funeral held for IRGC spokesman
Eid al-Fitr prayers were held in Tehran after overnight air strikes on the capital.
Pentagon restrictions on press violate First Amendment, judge rules
The Department of Defense had required reporters to agree to certain rules on what information they could gather in order to maintain access to the Pentagon.
Pentagon restrictions on press violate First Amendment, judge rules
The Department of Defense had required reporters to agree to certain rules on what information they could gather in order to maintain access to the Pentagon.
Thousands evacuated as Hawaii faces worst flooding in 20 years
More than 230 people have been rescued so far, the authorities said on Friday.
Bahrain says Patriot system intercepted drone over homes
Bahrain's account differs from how the US military described the March 9 incident, which led to civilian injuries.
Arab states should beware of Israel’s hegemonic energy expansion
The Iran war revealed how dependent Israel’s Arab neighbours are on its gas exports.
UK says Iran missile attack on Diego Garcia failed
The UK says Iran launched ballistic missiles at the joint US-UK Diego Garcia base in the Indian Ocean.
US man pleads guilty to defrauding music streamers out of millions using AI
Michael Smith, 52, charged after flooding platforms with thousands of AI songs and boosting them with bots
A North Carolina man has pleaded guilty to defrauding music streaming platforms and his fellow musicians out of millions in royalties by flooding the services with thousands of AI-generated songs – and using automated “bots” to artificially boost the number of listens into the billions.
As part of a deal with federal prosecutors in New York’s southern district, 52-year-old Michael Smith pleaded guilty on Friday to conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Continue reading...Justin Timberlake’s DWI arrest video is released despite his attempt to block it
Footage shows US musician struggling with field sobriety tests he calls ‘really hard’ before his 2024 arrest in New York
Justin Timberlake struggled to perform field sobriety tests requiring him to walk a straight line and stand on one leg after the pop star was pulled over in New York’s Hamptons in 2024 by police officers who suspected him of driving drunk, according to video footage released on Friday.
Timberlake tells officers at one point: “These are, like, really hard tests.”
Continue reading...Iranian woman’s video of US-Israel attack ends as bomb hits
The fate of an Iranian woman caught in a US-Israeli bomb attack is unknown, after video emerged of her filming it.
Unease in Japan after Trump cites Pearl Harbor to defend Iran war
US president's reference to Japan's 1941 attack has shaken Japanese as PM Takaichi's silence gets mixed reaction.
Strictly’s longest-serving female dancer, Karen Hauer, quits show after 14 years
Venezuelan-born dancer posts emotional video saying she plans to take on new projects in other areas
Strictly Come Dancing’s longest-serving female professional dancer, Karen Hauer, has quit the show after 14 years.
In a video posted on Instagram, Hauer said it was “the right time to close this chapter and take on new projects in other areas I’m passionate about”.
Continue reading...US counter-terrorism chief who resigned says he fears retaliation but has no regrets
Joe Kent, who left Trump administration over Iran war, tells Megyn Kelly ‘facts are on my side’ amid FBI investigation
The counter-terrorism official who resigned from Donald Trump’s administration over the US and Israel’s war against Iran has said he is bracing for political retribution – but would do it all again anyway.
Asked by conservative podcaster Megyn Kelly if he was concerned about a pre-existing FBI search investigating him for leaking classified information, Joe Kent said he was ambivalent.
Continue reading...Alabama student reportedly fell to his death in Barcelona waters by accident
Autopsy reveals James ‘Jimmy’ Gracey’s injuries consistent with repeatedly hitting breakwater’s rocks, Spanish media report
A University of Alabama student who was found dead in Barcelona after going missing while vacationing evidently fell into the sea by accident in view of surveillance cameras – and an autopsy revealed injuries on his body that were consistent with having repeatedly struck a breakwater’s rocks.
Such details about James “Jimmy” Gracey surfaced in the Spanish media as a spokesperson for police in Barcelona told the Associated Press that “all signs point” to the 20-year-old’s death as having been inadvertent.
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