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The US House of Representatives passed a measure that seeks to halt President Donald Trump from taking further military action in Iran. The 215-208 vote was successful after four Republicans joined Democrats in a rare public show of…
Donald Trump has become the latest US president to find himself at odds with Benjamin Netanyahu, after reportedly clashing with the Israeli prime minister over military action in Lebanon that has thrown Washington’s Iran diplomacy into…
Three Royal Navy personnel died in a helicopter crash during a training exercise in Devon. Emergency services were called to Sourton Down, near Okehampton, at about 03:45 BST after a Merlin Mk4 crashed. A Royal Navy spokesperson said the…
A man who had been holding several people hostage overnight inside a California bank has been shot dead in a standoff with the FBI, police said. The suspect was killed in “an officer-involved shooting involving Federal Bureau of…
A candidate hoping to run for governor in the US state of Iowa has lost a closely watched primary contest, despite getting the backing of Donald Trump. Randy Feenstra, who was seen by many as a frontrunner, conceded the race on Tuesday,…
Incumbent Democratic Mayor Karen Bass has advanced to November’s run-off election to determine who will run California’s largest city, Los Angeles. With votes still being counted late on Tuesday night, Bass was first to go through,…
The US has announced new tariffs of 10-12.5% on dozens of countries accounting for almost all its imports over concerns they are not doing enough to tackle forced labour. It is the second time President Donald Trump’s administration has…
At least 21 people were killed and many others injured after a fire tore through a multi-storey building in south Delhi, police in India’s capital say. Many of the victims were foreigners – including people from South Asian and African…
CBS News fired its longtime 60 Minutes anchor Scott Pelley on Tuesday evening, amid an ongoing, tumultuous shakeup of the organisation under new leadership. Pelley was told in the firing letter that he appeared to have “no interest in…
American country and folk music legend Emmylou Harris has an estimated net worth of $10 million. Harris built her fortune through a music career spanning more than five decades, during which she became one of the most influential voices in…
Selena Gomez has unveiled a striking new look, surprising fans with a dramatic hair transformation while offering a glimpse into her latest adventures in London. The singer and actress, 33, shared an Instagram carousel on Tuesday, June 2,…
Duane Ollinger, the oilman and reality television personality best known for starring in the Discovery Channel series Mystery at Blind Frog Ranch, has died at the age of 68. According to reports, Ollinger passed away on Tuesday at a…
The Naivasha Law Court granted an application by the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) to detain nine students from Utumishi Girls Academy for 21 days as investigations continue into a dormitory fire that killed 16 students and left…
Kenya is increasingly positioning itself as Africa’s leading test case in tobacco harm reduction following the adoption of one of the continent’s most comprehensive regulatory frameworks for nicotine pouches. According to findings…
John George O’Hurley Jr. is an American actor, comedian, singer, author, game show host, and television personality. Born on October 9, 1954, in Kittery, Maine, he is best known for his iconic portrayal of the eccentric J. Peterman on the…
Clarence James “Clancy” Brown III is an American actor and voice actor renowned for his deep, commanding voice and versatile performances. Often cast in villainous or authoritative roles, he has built a prolific career spanning live-action…
Ido Mosseri is an Israeli actor, voice actor, musician, director, and television presenter. Born on April 17, 1978, in Tel Aviv to a Jewish family, he grew up with a father of Sephardi-Mizrahi (Egyptian-Jewish) descent and a mother of…
Mark Richard Hamill is an American actor, voice actor, and writer, best known worldwide for his iconic portrayal of Luke Skywalker in the Star Wars franchise. Born on September 25, 1951, in Oakland, California, Hamill grew up as the son of…
Mary Jo Catlett is an American actress and comedian celebrated for her vibrant personality, comedic timing, and distinctive voice. Born on September 2, 1938, in Denver, Colorado, she has enjoyed a career spanning more than six decades…
The High Court dismissed a habeas corpus application seeking to compel the government to produce missing security analyst and former military officer Mwenda Mbijiwe. The court found that there was insufficient evidence to show he was being…
Alison Krauss is an American singer, songwriter, fiddler, and producer who has an estimated net worth of $18 million. Widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in bluegrass and country music, Krauss has built her wealth…
Pam Tillis is an American country music singer, songwriter, actress, and performer who has an estimated net worth of $10 million. Best known for hit songs such as “Maybe It Was Memphis,” “Shake the Sugar Tree,” and “Mi Vida Loca (My…
Dottie West was a pioneering American country music singer and songwriter who had an estimated net worth of $200,000 at the time of her death in 1991. Adjusted for inflation, that would be roughly equivalent to about $500,000 today.…
The United Alternative Government has announced plans to field a single candidate in the upcoming Ol Kalou Constituency parliamentary by-election. In a statement issued by Wiper Patriotic Front leader Kalonzo Musyoka, the opposition…
