Trump AG pick Matt Gaetz under scrutiny as House Ethics report on sex, drug claims takes focus
GOP Sen. John Cornyn said he “absolutely” wants to see the House Ethics Committee report…
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WHO warns of measles resurgence as cases exceed 10 million in 2023
The disease killed 107,500 people in 2023, most of them under the age of five.
Sudan war death toll much higher than previously recorded, new study finds
Researchers estimate 60,000 deaths in Khartoum state in war’s first 14 months, far higher than…
Not a parody: The Onion acquires Alex Jones’s InfoWars in auction
Satirical website buys platform of US conspiracy theorist, who has been ordered to pay $1.5bn…
Another late season storm brewing in Caribbean, threatening Central America
It is forecast to become Tropical Storm Sara on Thursday near Central America before moving…
India’s capital New Delhi shuts all primary schools as air quality worsens
The pollution in New Delhi is likely to stay ‘severe’ on Friday, after which it…
At least 15 people killed in Israeli strikes on Syria’s Damascus
Israel has ramped up attacks on Iran-linked targets in Syria since it began its war…
South African authorities blockade illegal mine with 4,000 people inside
South African authorities are blocking supplies for an estimated 4,000 people who are underground in…
Israel’s maximalist demands unlikely to lead to ceasefire with Hezbollah
Israel says it is open to a ceasefire with Hezbollah, but analysts say no truce…
Al Jazeera wins Amnesty International award for Colorado River reporting
Journalists Megan O’Toole and Jillian Kestler-D’Amours win award for report on Indigenous fight for water…
Trump’s US election leaves Ukraine scrambling for EU military assistance
Kyiv is trying to secure as much of the aid promised by Washington and Brussels…
Embattled fashion house Burberry reveals massive overhaul sending shares to an all-time high
Burberry is aiming to boost waning sales by refocusing on heritage designs and statement pieces…
Meta fined 798 million euros ($846m) for breaking EU antitrust rules
EU says Meta automatically ties its ad service – Facebook Marketplace – to Facebook, creating…
Amazon launches fixed pricing for treatment of conditions such as hair loss. Hims & Hers stock drops 15%
Amazon announced Prime members can access new upfront pricing for treatment of five common conditions…
Fact check: What are Trump’s plans for US economy, immigration, abortion?
What details do we know about US president-elect’s campaign promises for immigration, education, healthcare, abortion?
Why is Tulsi Gabbard, Trump’s new intel tsar, so controversial?
An isolationist in a key role for US-backed wars, Gabbard’s positions on Iran, Russia, Syria…
Israel’s warfare methods in Gaza ‘consistent with genocide’: UN committee
Israel ‘using starvation as a method of war and inflicting collective punishment on the Palestinian…
Who is Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick for US attorney general?
Gaetz has been a controversial lawmaker and was until this week the subject of sexual…
Olympic ski champion Lindsey Vonn comes out of retirement before 2026 games
The 40-year-old returns from a five-year hiatus and is rejoining the USA ski team before…
