Hegseth orders military ‘stand-down’ so troops can cast ballots in midterms: ‘We’re not telling you who to vote for’

Harry Potter fans will be spellbound by this Ghent hotel haunt

Floating candles, secret doors and hallways that ‘smell like spells’ – Hogwarts eat your heart out, says Victoria Richards

Beloved US jumbo cookie chain abruptly closes all shops: report

Shop was known for its jumbo cookies and seasonal flavors

Two people dead after workplace incident in Co Down

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service said it received a 999 call at 10.45am on Friday

G7 to release 100 million barrels of oil to combat soaring fuel prices

The G7 leaders’ decision, including a “front-loaded substantial diesel release”, came after US President Donald Trump spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Environmental groups sue Trump administration over eased vehicle fuel economy rules

A group of environmental organizations sued the Trump administration on Friday over its recent relaxation of key vehicle fuel economy rules, a move the group says will make vehicles less efficient, contributing to more pollution and increasing gas consumption

FlyDubai co-pilot attack disrupts Israel-UAE travel, sparks security probe

FlyDubai co-pilot attack disrupts Israel-UAE travel, sparks security probe

A Maryland homeowner received an unsolicited $234,368.25 check tied to an offer for her property

Effective October 1, Maryland introduced legislation banning unsolicited checks sent with home purchase offers. This initiative is designed to safeguard homeowners from misleading marketing strategies from property investors. Consumer advocates highlighted the risk of vulnerable owners being tricked into agreements upon receiving such checks. Historical precedents in consumer lending underline the necessity for legal protections, advising homeowners against accepting random financial items received through mail.

Amazon launches new community initiative after data center backlash

US urged to halt death penalty after Christa Pike's failed lethal injection

US urged to halt death penalty after Christa Pike’s failed lethal injectionCalls for a nationwide halt to the US death penalty are growing after Tennessee’s failed execution of Christa Pike left her alive and in critical condition.Pike, 50, was given two syringes containing a total of...

Trail Blazers fire new announcer just hours after hiring over decade-old social media posts

The team says they have ‘zero tolerance’ for such comments

Woman at centre of Cornell rape inquiry was 'failed' by officials, says New York governor

The woman, known as Jane Doe, alleges she was raped by seven students at a fraternity house at the university in 2024.

Kennedy Center honors relocates to Capital One arena amid Trump naming dispute

Kennedy Center honors relocates to Capital One arena amid Trump naming disputeThe Kennedy Center's Honors ceremony will take place at a location away from the Kennedy Center for the first time in the nearly 50-year history of the event, as the center announced Friday.The main building is currently...