Trump says he’ll give Americans $5,000 each if Republicans win midterm elections
US President Donald Trump on Wednesday promised $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans retain control of Congress in November, coupling the extraordinary claim with a plea for his supporters to «pretend» he was on the ballot. «If the Republicans…
Russia outpacing Ukraine’s air defences with daily use of new jet-powered drones
Russia fired its new rapid, jet-powered drones against Ukraine every day throughout August, BBC Verify analysis of Ukrainian Air Force data has found, escalating its use of a weapon that Kyiv’s air defences are struggling to deal with. It marked…
Trump claims firefighters carried him to safety ‘right after’ 9/11, but his account is disputed – Truth or Fake
As the 25th anniversary of 9/11 approaches, Donald Trump has lashed out at the press over coverage questioning where he was. This week, he said two firefighters carried him to safety near the US Steel Building right after the attacks, though he later…
Sinkhole appears outside Malibu home thought to belong to Nicolas Cage
Aerial footage shows a massive sinkhole in front of a house in Malibu, California, reportedly belonging to US actor Nicolas Cage. The actor bought the home in 2024, according to a report in the New York Times. The driveway of the beachfront house…
Middle East live: Trump warns Iran ‘not to get cute’ over activity at Pickaxe mountain
Home Middle East Live Issued on: 10/09/2026 – 04:46 US President Donald Trump speaks at the Republican midterm convention on September 9, 2026. Le président américain Donald Trump s’exprime lors d’une convention républicaine, le 9…
Family of murdered teen call for death penalty in D4vd trial
In addition to Burke, the lawsuit names several of Burke’s companies and managers, his mother and a live-in security guard. Hernandez’s parents allege that these people «enabled Burke to isolate» Rivas Hernandez and facilitated his travel,…
At least five killed, 87 missing after ferry fire in Philippines
At least five people were killed and 87 remain unaccounted for after a fire erupted aboard a ferry near a tourist hotspot in the Philippine province of Palawan, the coast guard said Thursday. The fire aboard the M/V June Aster broke out Wednesday evening…
Colombia’s new president loosens gun control rules
Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella has signed a decree which eases restrictions on people carrying legal firearms in public. De la Espriella, who during his campaign for the presidency promised to take an iron-fist approach to crime, said it…
Champions League: Iraola celebrates Liverpool win against Atletico Madrid
Holders Paris Saint-Germain made a smooth start to their bid for a third consecutive Champions League title as Ferran Torres scored a hat-trick in a 6-1 rout of Slovan Bratislava on Wednesday, while Liverpool came from behind to beat Atletico Madrid.…
Europe’s royalty pay respects to King Harald V in Norway
Dozens of European royals and heads of state, including the Prince of Wales and three Nordic kings, have paid their last respects to King Harald V in Oslo. Thousands of people lined the route during a funeral procession from the royal palace to Oslo…