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Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth's on-camera nose-wiping incident went viral, reigniting criticism due to his past comments on hygiene. The gaffe coincides with his declining approval ratings.

Bashar al-Assad sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes in Syria's 14-year conflict that killed an estimated 500,000.

The FAA is recruiting gamers as air traffic controllers, offering a path to six-figure pay without a traditional college degree as America battles a critical staffing shortage.

Trump Media says more than 10 institutional customers have signed up for Truth API, which can cost up to $100,000 (£73,500) monthly amid a $238.1 million (£175 million) loss.

Trump says he saw proof of soda-bottle-sized vaccines. Erin Burnett's fact-check exposes the stark gap between his claim, a real vaccine dose, and the scientific evidence.

The 9th Circuit Court has rejected Meta and TikTok's appeal, allowing over 3,000 lawsuits to proceed, challenging the companies' use of platform features that allegedly harm minors

Colombian influencer Sofia Murillo, her mother, and grandmother died in a helicopter crash during a sightseeing tour in Rio de Janeiro. An investigation into the accident is ongoing.

Oil prices rose sharply this week as Iran does not plan to negotiate with US President Donald Trump until he remains in office, which is until 20 January 2029.

Nate Kornacki, a former Green Beret, claims insider knowledge about Republican politicians' private lives via Grindr, sparking controversy but offering no evidence.

A leading far-right influencer has declared Donald Trump's MAGA project 'dead', blaming broken promises over immigration, Iran and Epstein as Republicans brace for damaging 2026 midterms.

A podcast debate on the Gaza war turned violent when Israeli Arab activist Yoseph Haddad and Republican Dennis Feitosa clashed, leading to physical altercation and a police report.

President Trump was covertly evacuated from Turkey using a catering truck decoy due to Iranian assassination threats, leaving journalists and staff on a decoy Air Force One.

A caregiver hired to look after Republican Senator Mitch McConnell was filmed sprinting away from a journalist outside his home, fuelling wild speculation about the true state of his ongoing health.

Mitch McConnell's prolonged absence from public life has ignited political controversy, with his chief of staff refusing to provide health updates.

Jayme Franklin, a conservative media figure, gained viral attention for her nodding during Trump's vaccine announcement, sparking online mockery and memes.

Firefighters in Pueblo, Colorado, rescued seven puppies and a pet rat from a house fire but despite their efforts, two adult dogs and one puppy succumbed to smoke inhalation.

President Trump appeared to nod off during a vaccine briefing, sparking criticism over new recommendations linking vaccines to autism, which experts denounce as junk science

Colombian beauty influencer Sofia Murillo, her mother, and grandmother have died after a sightseeing helicopter crashed in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

Colombia's new president, Abelardo de la Espriella, faces a major crisis after a 7.4-magnitude earthquake devastates the Pacific region, killing 111 and leaving thousands missing. Rescue efforts are ongoing.

France imposes water restrictions as a severe drought affects 70% of the country, revealing Nazi shipwrecks in the Danube due to record low water levels amidst a European heatwave.

The European heatwave is impacting Italy's Parmigiano Reggiano industry, increasing production costs and affecting milk supply, while counterfeit cheese sales pose an additional threat.

Governor Maura Healey has signed a law scrapping Massachusetts' 24-week abortion limit, leaving late-pregnancy decisions to doctors and making it the 10th state with no gestational cutoff.

Russia has dismissed a proposal to freeze the Ukraine war along the current front line, insisting on addressing 'root causes' before any ceasefire agreement.

Trump says the Strait of Hormuz is open, but ship-tracking data shows only single-digit daily transits versus 130 before the war, keeping US fuel prices from falling.

A Brooklyn judge blasted the Trump DOJ's 'highly unusual' move to drop Gautam Adani's bribery case, refusing two counts and probing a $10 billion US investment pledge.

Text messages from Dr Anthony Fauci reveal early concerns about COVID-19 vaccine risks for pregnant women, contrasting with public reassurances. The messages are part of a Senate investigation.

Disgraced YouTuber EDP445 admits to predatory behaviour in a new documentary, yet remains unprosecuted due to legal challenges with vigilante evidence, as explored by Chris Hansen.

Alaska Airlines rebooked two passengers after Miami-Dade deputies found no credible 'take over' threat but temporarily banned them for disrupting Flight 305.

US Senator Bernie Sanders urges AI firms to uphold their safety promises, warning of Senate action if they fail to pause risky developments.