UK Comedian Russell Brand Appears in Court on Rape Charges
London’s Metropolitan Police have said the investigation remains open and urged “anyone who has been affected by this case, or anyone who has any information” to contact officers.
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Trump Signs Executive Order to Cut NPR, PBS Public Funding
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday seeking to cut public funding for NPR and PBS, accusing the news outlets of being biased.
William and Kate Release Romantic Image on Low-Key Anniversary
The couple were dressed casually in open-necked shirts, jackets and boots, with Catherine showcasing a new light brown hair colour.
Cardinals Lay Groundwork for Conclave, Hope for Quick Vote
More than 180 “Princes of the Church” met behind closed doors in their seventh meeting since Pope Francis died on April 21, to discuss what they want from the next leader of the world’s 1.4 billion Catholics.
Meta Releases Standalone AI App, Competing With ChatGPT
The new application also replaces Meta View as the companion app for Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, allowing conversations to flow between glasses, mobile app and desktop interfaces, the company said.
Trump Celebrates Tumultuous 100 Days in Office as Support Slips
Polls show Trump has quickly seen the honeymoon that Americans historically accord presidents at the start of their terms evaporate.
German Police Arrest Suspected Leader of Syrian Smuggling Gang
The 32-year-old suspect was detained at his home in the northeastern town of Aerzen, federal police said in a statement.
Amnesty Accuses Israel of ‘Live-Streamed Genocide’ in Gaza
Rights group Amnesty, in its annual report, said Israel was acting with “specific intent to destroy Palestinians in Gaza, thus committing genocide”.
Detained Pakistan Rights Activist Ends Hunger Strike
Mahrang and four other detained activists from her organisation, the Baloch Yakjehti Committee (BYC), had stopped eating on Thursday in protest against alleged misconduct by police and ill-treatment the activists claim to have been subjected to in detention.
Restaurant Fire in Northeast China Kills 22
The blaze erupted at lunchtime in Liaoyang city, about 580 kilometres (360 miles) northeast of the capital Beijing, according to state broadcaster CCTV.
