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Maurene Comey, Epstein prosecutor, dismissed from US attorney’s office
Maurene Comey, Epstein prosecutor, dismissed from US attorney’s office

The daughter of former FBI director Maurene Comey has become the latest victim of the Epstein files controversy

7.3-magnitude earthquake in Alaska prompts tsunami advisory
7.3-magnitude earthquake in Alaska prompts tsunami advisory

The 7.3-magnitude earthquake with a depth of 12 miles caused panic in Alaska but no damage was reported

Blue Lagoon spa in Iceland evacuated amid volcano eruption
Blue Lagoon spa in Iceland evacuated amid volcano eruption

Volcanic explosion in Iceland forces authorities to make quick decision as town and renowned geothermal spa receives evacuation notice

Spanish mountain rescue teams hunt for missing American hiker in Pyrenees
Spanish mountain rescue teams hunt for missing American hiker in Pyrenees

Authorities discovered Henderson’s car in Torla, a town to the west of the national park

National Hot Dog Day 2025: Best deals to celebrate this occasion
National Hot Dog Day 2025: Best deals to celebrate this occasion

Here are a few free and discounted hot dog offers you shouldn't miss

Guinness owner Diageo CEO Debra Crew steps down amid market struggles
Guinness owner Diageo CEO Debra Crew steps down amid market struggles

World’s biggest spirits maker, Diageo CEO Debra Crew, departs after two years as the company battles tariffs

Michelle, Barack Obama address divorce rumours with humour
Michelle, Barack Obama address divorce rumours with humour

Barack Obama pokes fun at divorce rumours on wife Michelle Obama’s Podcast

Cuban labour minister steps down after backlash over beggars comments
Cuban labour minister steps down after backlash over beggars comments

Cuban Minister for Labour Marta Elena Feitó Cabrera resigns over controversial remarks about beggars

Lion cub cuddles with afternoon tea in China spark outrage
Lion cub cuddles with afternoon tea in China spark outrage

Chinese restaurant offers customers lion cub cuddles with $150 afternoon tea

Labubu makers Pop Mart forecast 350% profit surge in 2025
Labubu makers Pop Mart forecast 350% profit surge in 2025

Pop Mart International’s share slides by over 6% following a strong earnings forecast

Stephen King's bizarre Epstein list post sparks outrage
Stephen King's bizarre Epstein list post sparks outrage

US author Stephen King sparks controversy with unusual comment on Epstein list

5 remarkable private islands owned by world billionaires
5 remarkable private islands owned by world billionaires

From Hawaiian islands owned by tech titans to purpose built resort by European billionaires, a look at 5 exclusive islands

World's top countries with biggest natural gas reserves: No 1 will shock you
World's top countries with biggest natural gas reserves: No 1 will shock you

Global proven oil reserves are estimated to be around 1.73 trillion barrels as of 2025

World's richest countries by GDP per capita in 2025
World's richest countries by GDP per capita in 2025

GDP per capita remains a useful tool for comparing the economic well-being of different countries

Australia observes decline in youth vaping following ban
Australia observes decline in youth vaping following ban

A year after the government imposed a ban on disposable vapes, Australia has seen positive stats in children's vaping cases

Fauja Singh, world’s oldest marathon runner, dies at 114 in hit-and-run
Fauja Singh, world’s oldest marathon runner, dies at 114 in hit-and-run

Indian police are still investigating the hit-and-run incident that claimed the life of marathon legend Fauja Singh

Barack Obama on how his father’s absence shaped his biggest life challenge
Barack Obama on how his father’s absence shaped his biggest life challenge

The former US president was born in Hawaii where he was raised by his mother Stanley Ann Dunham

UK drought declared in Midlands as hosepipe bans loom
UK drought declared in Midlands as hosepipe bans loom

Business that rely on hosepipes for their work like garden centres and car washes are not affected by the ban

John Torode fired from MasterChef after racist language probe
John Torode fired from MasterChef after racist language probe

The show's production company, Banijay and the BBC both agreed to not to renew Torode's contract

Sycamore tree vandals jailed after felling 150-year-old landmark in under 3 minutes
Sycamore tree vandals jailed after felling 150-year-old landmark in under 3 minutes

Graham and Carruthers were found guilty in May for damaging both the Sycamore Gap tree and the nearby wall

US inflation spikes in June to highest level in four months
US inflation spikes in June to highest level in four months

Prices went up more noticeably, partly due to the impact of tariffs, which made certain items more expensive for consumers

Jeff Bezos to Donald Trump: World's most powerful people of 2025
Jeff Bezos to Donald Trump: World's most powerful people of 2025

Top 10 most powerful people in the world now are all seasoned veterans over 35

Plants talk to animals? Scientists discover surprising connection
Plants talk to animals? Scientists discover surprising connection

Scientists find fascinating connection between plants and animals in groundbreaking research

Samuel Haskell, accused of murdering wife, in-laws, found dead in jail
Samuel Haskell, accused of murdering wife, in-laws, found dead in jail

Sam Haskell takes his own life in a jail cell while facing charges of murdering wife and in-laws

Ivanka Trump pens emotional note for mother Ivana on third death anniversary
Ivanka Trump pens emotional note for mother Ivana on third death anniversary

Donald Trump and first wife Ivana Trump end 14-year marriage in messy divorce

1,500 tarantulas in cake boxes leave German customs officers 'speechless'
1,500 tarantulas in cake boxes leave German customs officers 'speechless'

Cologne Bonn Airport finds over 1,500 tarantulas in chocolate sponge cake boxes

NYC hit with flash flood warnings after New Jersey declares emergency
NYC hit with flash flood warnings after New Jersey declares emergency

New Jersey governor declares state of emergency amid heavy rains and life-threatening flash flooding

80-year-old man becomes the oldest person to complete ‘toughest’ foot race
80-year-old man becomes the oldest person to complete ‘toughest’ foot race

Bob Becker from Florida finished the Badwater 135 ultramarathon held at the age of 80

Andrea Gibson, Colorado poet, queer activist dies at 49
Andrea Gibson, Colorado poet, queer activist dies at 49

The 'Instead of Depression' poet Andrea Gibson had been treated for ovarian cancer since 2021

Southend Airport crash: All four victims confirmed as foreign nationals
Southend Airport crash: All four victims confirmed as foreign nationals

A document listing the passengers showed that two of them were Dutch pilots and one was a nurse from Chile