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Smoke rises as members of the California National Guard gather during a protest against federal immigration sweeps in downtown Los Angeles, California, U.S. June 8, 2025

LiveLA PROTESTS

Mayor says Trump's National Guard deployment is 'chaotic escalation' as detention center stand-off intensifies

Livetrump vs musk

Aides say fragile truce has been brokered but ‘future totally uncertain’

politics

ABC suspends reporter who interviewed Trump after he posts brutal analysis of president – and Stephen Miller

<p>Carlos Alcaraz after winning an all-time French Open final, beating Jannik Sinner in five-and-a-half hours</p>

How Carlos Alcaraz broke his own limits – and Jannik Sinner – to win astonishing French Open final

<p>A staircase covered by a rainbow flag at Four Freedoms Park in New York City in June 2019 — the largest such flag in the city, according to organizers.</p>

politics

Corporations are ditching rainbow flags and cutting funding for Pride. LGBT+ people say they won’t forget it

<p>Authorities have reopened their investigation into the brutal murder of Johnnie Daniel, whose great-nephew, Joel Osteen, runs Lakewood Church, a Houston-area megachurch</p>

Crime

Murder of Texas megachuch pastor Joel Osteen’s relative is back on the radar of investigators

<p>Oleksandr Usyk is the former undisputed world cruiserweight and heavyweight champion</p>

Ukraine boxer Oleksandr Usyk invites Trump to ‘live in my house’ to experience Russian war

<p>Bruce Willis attends the 17th Annual A Great Night In Harlem at The Apollo Theater on April 04, 2019 in New York City. (Photo by Theo Wargo/Getty Images)</p>

Bruce Willis ‘found ways to soldier on with acting’ amid dementia

<p>Getting a good night’s sleep can keep you healthy. Here’s how to do it</p>

How to actually get a good night’s sleep

<p> Cynthia Erivo </p>

How to watch the 2025 Tony Awards, Broadway’s biggest night hosted by Cynthia Erivo

<p>A handout photo made available by the press service of the 65th Separate Mechanised Brigade of Ukrainian Armed Forces shows servicemen of the 65th Separate Mechanised Brigade passing military training on a shooting range amid the ongoing Russian invasion, in Zaporizhzhia region, Ukraine, 22 May 2025</p>

UKRAINE

Ukraine accuses Russia of ‘dirty games’ in planned swap of dead troops

<p>Arnold Schwarzenegger </p>

Schwarzenegger says no matter who is president the ‘American Dream’ is now ‘easier’

<p>George Clooney in 'Good Night, and Good Luck' on Broadway</p>

Good Night, and Good Luck viewers make surprise discovery while tuning in to see George Clooney live on CNN

<p>Israel Palestinians Eid al-Adha</p>

MIDDLE EAST

Drip-fed aid, a starving population and the most air strikes since October 7: Gaza’s growing crisis in numbers

<p>GLASTONBURY</p>

Bruce Springsteen fans treated to a gig they’ll ‘never forget’ as Paul McCartney joins him on stage in Liverpool

<p>80,319 workers across the U.S. admitted to being diagnosed with depression at some point in their life</p>

NEWS

Major new study reveals jobs with the highest depression rate in the US

<p>President Donald Trump on Wednesday resurrected a hallmark policy of his first term when he announced the visa ban on 12 countries </p>

Chad to suspend visas for US citizens in response to Trump’s travel ban

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>Elon Musk wears a Cheesehead hat as he speaks during a town hall in Green Bay, Wisconsin on March 30, 2025</p>

ANALYSISTRUMP VS MUSK

Musk may indeed have won Trump the election. But his Wisconsin cheesehead humiliation proved he’d lost the juice

politics

Obama’s doctor says Biden’s physician should have given him cognitive tests

<p>Vice President JD Vance saw Elon Musk's tweet about Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump for the first time on Theo Von's podcast. </p>

Trump vs musk

JD Vance reacts to Musk’s Trump-Epstein tweet on Theo Von’s podcast

<p>Katie Miller worked for Mike Pence when Trump began attacking his then-vice president for not helping him overturn 2020 election</p>

Trump vs musk

Katie Miller, Stephen Miller's wife, in ‘tricky situation’ after Musk and Trump’s falling out

<p>Elong Musk has relinquished his role as Trump's government slasher – and tweeter-in-chief </p>

Musk was Trump’s tweeter-in-chief. Now he’s using X against him

He tweeted about Donald Trump incessantly, then Elon Musk rebuked him. James Liddell and Alicja Hagopian take a look at how the Trump-Musk breakup unfolded, through X

<p>A GOP lawmaker has said that ‘everybody knew’ that Elon Musk was exaggerating the work of DOGE</p>

Trump vs musk

GOP rep says ‘everybody knew’ Musk was exaggerating DOGE achievements

<p>Donald Trump (left) and Elon Musk</p>

trump vs musk

Republicans call for an end to Trump-Musk feud over fears for future

<p>Elon Musk and Donald Trump grew close during the campaign season. That came to a crashing halt as the dispute over the spending bill exploded. </p>

A timeline of Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s tumultuous relationship

<p>Bill Maher (left) and Blake Lively</p>

Trump vs musk

Bill Maher compares Musk-Trump feud to Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni

<p>FBI Director Kash Patel was caught off guard when it was revealed midway through his interview with Joe Rogan that Elon Musk accused Donald Trump of being in the Epstein files. </p>

Trump vs musk

Kash Patel has live ‘WTF’ moment on Joe Rogan as he learns of Trump vs. Musk mid-interview

<p>Elon Musk, Stephen King and Donald Trump</p>

Stephen King puts the Trump and Musk feud into perspective

Bulletin

<p>Boo and Sulley in 'Monsters, Inc’</p>

Disneyland to close Monsters, Inc. ride to make way for new attraction

<p>Bruce Springsteen performs at a campaign rally </p>

Bruce Springsteen brings Paul McCartney on stage for Beatles cover

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Squatters watch television in man’s home while news crew interview him

<p>Philippine-occupied Thitu island, </p>

Alert as Chinese ship runs aground on Philippines-occupied island

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<p>Police inspect the car where Mexico City Mayor Clara Brugada's private secretary, Ximena Guzman, and adviser, Jose Munoz, were killed in Mexico City, Tuesday, May 20, 2025. (AP Photo/Fernando Llano)</p>

BRAZIL

Brazen murders threaten Mexico City’s tourism as safety image at risk

<p>Forensic experts work at the crime scene where Senator Miguel Uribe Turbay was shot and wounded in Bogota</p>

COLOMBIA

Presidential candidate shot and seriously wounded in Colombia

<p>Protesters rally in front of a statue of Soviet Union founder Vladimir Lenin on a central square in the southern Kyrgyz city of Osh, Kyrgyzstan, on Thursday, Nov. 3, 2011. (AP Photo/Nicolas Tanner, File)</p>

Central Asia’s largest Lenin statue taken down to be replaced by flagpole

<p>ChatGPT, the most popular software for this activity with 500 million weekly users, is a type of generative AI, which means that it creates new content from massive datasets based on publicly available sources on the internet</p>

From climate damage to making us lazy and dumb, why is it OK to rely on ChatGPT?

<p>Krystal Rivera, 36, died after being shot in the back by a fellow Chicago Police officer</p>

news

Chicago cop shot and killed by fellow officer in friendly fire incident during tactical operation

<p>Bryce Dallas Howard photographed in 2024</p>

Director ‘insulted’ Bryce Dallas Howard and threw water in her face

<p>Anthony Labrador-Sierra, 24, managed to enroll at an Ohio high school and attended for more than a year. Now parents want answers.</p>

crime

‘He had everyone fooled:’ How a 24-year-old Venezuelan man lived a lie as a high school student for over a year

<p>‘All of the allegations are expressly denied,’ said a spokesperson for Jared Leto</p>

NEWS

Jared Leto denies sexual misconduct amid multiple accusations

<p>Simone Biles (left) and Riley Gaines have been engaged in bitter social media spat recently </p>

news

Simone Biles blasts ‘truly sick’ Riley Gaines over trans athletes row

Simone Biles calls out Kylie Jenner’s clothing line for blazer sizing

<p>Lisa Kudrow has turned 60 (Alamy/PA)</p>

Lisa Kudrow shares candid opinion about her Friends character Phoebe

<p>Sigfredo Ceja Alvarez, left, is out on bail following the shooting death of actor Jonathan Joss.</p>

crime

Man accused of killing Jonathan Joss ‘maintains his innocence’

Coco Gauff dedicates emotional French Open triumph to ‘Americans who look like me’

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Sydney Sweeney’s bathwater soap hits eBay for $2000 after selling out in seconds

<p>Washington Metropolitan Police Department Lt. Shane Lamond departs federal court after pleading not guilty to obstruction of justice and other charges, May 19, 2023, in Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)</p>

crime

Police officer sentenced for lying about leaking info to Proud Boys

<p>Big, Beautiful Bill will drive immigration costs by hiring more officers, building more detention centers, and sending home more immigrants, analysis found</p>

politics

Mass deportations from Trump’s 'Big, Beautiful Bill' could quietly cost U.S. more than $1.4 trillion

<p>The shooting happened Saturday morning inside an apartment complex in Katy, Texas.</p>

crime

Man killed wife and son, 7, before turning gun on himself after becoming depressed over ‘unemployment,’ family says

crime

Escaped killer known as ‘Devil in the Ozarks’ captured in Arkansas after massive manhunt

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Ryan Coogler confirms Denzel Washington will star in Black Panther 3

<p>Jane Doe testifies about how Sean “Diddy” Combs is still paying for her rent, which he has done since April 2023, she told the court Friday.</p>

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Diddy still paying ex-girlfriend’s $10,000 rent as part of ‘love contract,’ Jane Doe testifies

<p>Police take positions as they clash with protesters gathered around the Los Angeles Federal Building following multiple detentions by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), in downtown Los Angeles, California</p>

politics

President of California’s largest union arrested while observing ICE raids in LA

<p>Sade Robinson, pictured left, was killed by Maxwell Anderson, pictured right, in April 2024 </p>

crime

Sade Robinson went on a first date and never came home. Her murder has fueled demands for change in missing persons cases

<p>Harvey Weinstein, 73, is awaiting the verdict in his New York sex crimes trial. He now says he has ‘regrets’ but said nothing he did was illegal</p>

Crime

Harvey Weinstein admits he has ‘regrets’ and ‘acted immorally’ as he awaits verdict in New York rape trial

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Amazon cancels show from Gilmore Girls creator after just one season

15 absolutely terrible movies directed by brilliant actors

<p>Planning and preparation for the event have made "significant progress" </p>

LA Olympics bosses speak out on Trump’s latest travel ban impact

<p>A federal judge has paved the way for college athletes to earn millions after approving a settlement between former Arizona State swimmer Grant House and the National Collegiate Athletic Association on Friday</p>

news

Judge paves the way for college athletes to earn millions

<p>Enrique Tarrio, a leader of the right wing Proud Boys gang who was pardoned by Donald Trump after he was convicted of seditious conspiracy for his role in the Capitol riot, is one of five January 6 defendants suing the federal government for $100 million</p>

politics

Five Proud Boys leaders sue DOJ for $100 million over Jan 6

<p>The Supreme Court will hear an appeal from Alabama in its push to execute a 54-year-old Joseph Clifton Smith.</p>

news

Supreme Court to hear Alabama appeal in push to execute intellectually disabled man

<p>Supreme Court allowed the Department of Government Efficiency team assigned to the Social Security Administration to access sensitive data</p>

Politics

DOGE will be allowed to access Social Security data for now, Supreme Court rules

<p>'RHOA' Brit Eady is suing Bravo for $20 million over the sexually explicit photo controversy in season 16</p>

News

Real Housewives of Atlanta star Brit Eady sues Bravo for $20 million over explicit photo

Culture

<p>Munroe Bergdorf’s latest book, ‘Talk to Me’, is a guide on allyship</p>

Munroe Bergdorf: ‘Half of my face froze from Bell’s palsy’

<p>Sir David Attenborough has recently turned 99 and has been making natural history films for decades (James Manning/PA)</p>

David Attenborough almost drowned due to faulty scuba diving equipment

<p>Maggie Smith in 'Downton Abbey'</p>

Downton Abbey’s Matthew Goode recalls Maggie Smith’s ‘favourite day’

<p>Al Pacino pictured in 2024</p>

Al Pacino ‘offered a fortune’ to play iconic Star Wars character

<p>Stephen Mulhern on 'Catchphrase'</p>

Stephen Mulhern makes unprecedented blunder on ITV’s Catchphrase

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Lord Woodbine: The forgotten sixth Beatle

<p>Bobby Brazier at the 2024 National Television Awards</p>

EastEnders star Bobby Brazier quits BBC soap after nearly four years

<p>Ryan Reynolds in the post-'Deadpool' trailer skit</p>

Ryan Reynolds shares video reaction to having Deadpool role ‘stolen’

<p>Radio presenter James Whale, pictured in 2023</p>

James Whale gives ‘difficult’ update amid terminal cancer diagnosis

<p>David Attenborough has TV credits spanning over eight decades</p>

Who can – or could – ever replace David Attenborough?

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<p>There could also be online stock at some retailers </p>

How to get a Nintendo Switch 2 at Best Buy, GameStop, Target and more

<p>If you’re looking to dip your toe into wearables, don’t miss this rare saving</p>

The Oura ring is my favorite tracker — here’s how to get $100 off

<p>A little of the ultra sheer formula goes a long way</p>

I’m in my 50s, and this tinted moisturizer is perfect for mature skin

<p>It is a smart and definitely worthwhile investment</p>

I was an air fryer skeptic until I tried this model with hidden gadget

Lifestyle

<p> Actress Kristin Davis and actor Chris Noth attend the after party following the premiere of "Sex and the City 2" at Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts on May 24, 2010 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)</p>

Sex and the City’s Kristin Davis addresses Chris Noth dating rumors

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Hannah Waddingham asked Tom Cruise for help with imposter syndrome

<p>Black mould buildup in the corner of an old house</p>

Health & Families

Toxicologist explains what black mould in the home does to your health

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Health & Families

AI is making friends with our children with terrifying results

<p></p>

Jeremy Clarkson has had ‘many friends go down with prostate cancer’

<p>You’re not just paying for what’s in the glass – you’re paying for the person who knows exactly why it’s there</p>

Restaurant wine mark-ups are out of control – here’s how to beat them

<p>Cracking on: Simon Calder on a trek in Nepal, despite osteoporosis</p>

How your health can define your chances of seeing the world

<p>Pizza ovens are great (if you’ve got the garden space and the patience), but a hot tray and a decent dough are all you really need to fake it at home</p>

The easy way to make perfect pizza at home – no Big Green Egg required

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Death Sentence: The real cost of Trump’s aid cuts on HIV

Hardlife, 15, and Shallom, 16 separately lost their parents to HIV in the last few months - Chimanimani, Zimbabwe

<p>Travis Decker is seen on Ring doorbell footage before he allegedly murdered his three daughters. </p>

Dad seen on doorbell cam days before allegedly killing his daughters

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Watch: Meghan and Harry dance in delivery room before Lilibet’s birth

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Trump makes Second World War joke in front of German chancellor

<p>Arnold Schwarzenegger has opposed Donald Trump since 2016</p>

Arnold Schwarzenegger tells world ‘stop whining’ over Donald Trump

Travel

<p>Delta uniforms from the 40s, 60s and present day</p>

Photos reveal the evolution of Delta’s flight attendant uniforms

Delta flight attendants made their first appearances in the 1940s. These images show uniforms from that era through to the modern day

<p>Secret codes for ship crews help to suppress alarm among passengers</p>

Revealed: Secret cruise ship codes you never want to hear

<p>Airlines are facing an increasing burden on operations and profitability due to the rise in global conflict zones</p>

How airlines are managing missile threats and airspace closures

<p>Tourists visiting Japan may have to obtain private medical insurance</p>

The new rules for tourists in Japan’s crackdown on unpaid doctor bills

<p>The third series of The White Lotus sparked greater interest in Thailand, yet visitors numbers declined by 14 per cent in May</p>

Thailand sees slump in tourism despite ‘The White Lotus effect’

<p>There are plenty of small, independent places to stay in The Cotswolds </p>

Best boutique hotels in the Cotswolds, reviewed

<p>Queen Mary 2 will get a major refit in 2027 before continuing her transatlantic sailings</p>

Cunard’s 2027/28 cruises announced with six new destinations

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'World’s oldest pyramid' built 25,000 years ago was not made by humans, archaeologists claim

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A 200-year-old condom decorated with erotic art is now a museum piece