A judge has ordered that Donald Trump will be sentenced on 10 January in his hush-money case in New York – less than two weeks before he is set to be sworn in as president. New York Justice Juan Merchan signalled he would not sentence Trump to jail time, probation or a fine, but instead […]
Biden awards Wintour, Bono and Soros with Medal of Freedom
Vogue editor Dame Anna Wintour, U2 frontman Bono and billionaire George Soros are among those who will receive America’s highest civilian honour from outgoing President Joe Biden. The Presidential Medal of Freedom will be awarded to 19 people this year, spanning cultural icons, politicians and campaigners. They have been chosen because are they are “good […]
The rev of an engine and then screams – how revelry turned to mayhem in New Orleans
People run to escape amid New Orleans truck attack New Orleans was in full swing in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day. Revellers were spilling out of bustling bars and packed clubs in the city’s French Quarter – an area often referred to as the beating heart of the city’s famous nightlife. “It […]
Two dead after small plane crashes into California building
Two people have died and 18 others were injured after a small plane crashed into a commercial building in southern California, officials say. Ten people were taken to hospital with injuries, the Fullerton Police Department said in a post on X on Thursday afternoon. Eight others were treated for injuries and released at the scene. […]
Johnson re-elected as House Speaker in razor-tight margin
Republican Mike Johnson survived a razor-thin vote to remain House Speaker in a drama-filled, highly-anticipated vote that marked the start of complete Republican control in Washington. Johnson could only afford to lose two votes because of the tight margin of control Republicans have in Congress. While he came close to losing re-election, he survived the […]
Suspect in Cybertruck blast suffered from PTSD
The man identified inside the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded outside the Trump Hotel in Las Vegas on Wednesday morning had no animosity toward President-elect Donald Trump and likely suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder, according to the FBI. Matthew Livelsberger, an active-duty US army member from Colorado who was found deceased inside the vehicle, also grappled […]
US top doctor calls for cancer warnings on alcohol
Getty Images America’s top doctor has called for risk warnings on alcoholic beverages, similar to the labels on cigarettes, following new research that links the drinks to seven types of cancer. The advisory from US Surgeon General Vivek Murthy says the “majority of Americans are unaware of this risk” that leads to about 100,000 cases […]