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Women make up just 2% of the US death row population, yet their cases expose deep gender disparities shaped by trauma, stereotypes, and systemic bias in America's harshest punishment.

Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan has reportedly entered the billionaire club with a net worth of £1.05 billion, surpassing Taylor Swift. But there's a big contention on who is richer.

Triple H and Stephanie McMahon joined Donald Trump at the White House for a paediatric cancer initiative — but WWE fans weren't impressed. Discover what sparked the outrage.

ESA spacecraft orbiting Mars and monitoring the Sun are stepping in to track 3I/ATLAS, a rare interstellar comet hidden behind the Sun until December 2025, offering scientists a once-in-a-lifetime research opportunity.

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered combat roles to adopt the 'highest male standard' for physical fitness, a move critics warn could sideline women and dismantle decades of progress on military integration.

Is the Tesla Pi Phone real or just hype? We compare Elon Musk's rumoured device with Apple's iPhone to see if a smartphone war is coming.

Electronic Arts is set for a record $55bn buyout led by Saudi Arabia's PIF, Silver Lake, and Jared Kushner's Affinity Partners, sparking scrutiny over foreign influence in gaming.

Millions of US government contractors face financial devastation in a looming shutdown, with no guarantee of back pay, exposing a hidden workforce vital to national security and public services.

LeBron James dismisses contract speculation, saying his Lakers future 'doesn't bother me'. As he enters his 23rd NBA season on a £43.05m deal, the four-time champion focuses on team success over extension talks.

Dwayne Johnson transforms into MMA legend Mark Kerr in 'The Smashing Machine', a gritty biopic generating Oscar buzz. Could this be The Rock's first Academy Award?

A Black gay artist who wrote anthems of resistance makes clear: his music won't soundtrack intolerance.

Country singer Kellie Pickler has been unexpectedly linked to the Southport, North Carolina, mass shooting after it emerged the suspect once sued her over a bizarre poisoning claim.

Authorities are probing the digital life of the ex-Marine behind the Michigan church massacre, searching social media and devices for signs of radicalisation, political motives, or personal turmoil.

WWE star Logan Paul splashes $32.5 million (£24.4 million) on a jaw-dropping Puerto Rico villa — see the insane perks and find out how much of his total net worth he spent.

As Hurricane Humberto and Tropical Storm Imelda spin across the Atlantic and Gulf, experts warn of flooding and dangerous surf while debunking fears of a so-called 'super-hurricane'.

Barack Obama has condemned Donald Trump's false claim linking paracetamol use in pregnancy to autism, warning it undermines public health and fuels harmful stigma.

Discover the bold fashion trends from London Fashion Week SS26 — from fringe and neon to indie sleaze — set to dominate UK style this autumn.

South African pastor Joshua Mhlakela's failed Rapture prediction has left followers battling 'rapture anxiety', with experts warning of long-term psychological impacts linked to apocalyptic beliefs.

Meteorologists warn Tropical Storm Humberto and Hurricane Gabrielle could make 2025 the most destructive Atlantic hurricane season on record, with climate change fuelling unprecedented storm intensity.

Donald Trump's fiery UN speech sparked global backlash, with Europe warning of strained alliances, Asia raising security fears, and Australia pushing back on climate.

A massive sinkhole ripped open a central Bangkok road outside Vajira Hospital, forcing evacuations, crippling traffic, and sparking concerns over rail construction and ground stability.

A $1.5 trillion Democratic spending plan has triggered a bitter Capitol Hill standoff, with Republicans warning that military pay and veterans' healthcare could be jeopardised if no short-term deal is reached before the government funding deadline.

London Fashion Week SS26 highlights emerging designers and heritage brands, while ongoing challenges around inclusivity remain in focus.

Donald Trump urged pregnant women to avoid paracetamol, falsely linking it to autism. Experts warn the claim is dangerous, misleading and not supported by science.

Nigel Farage's plan to strip migrant protections, pitched as a £200bn saving, risks deepening the UK's economic decline, widening social divides, and eroding political trust.

Wedding guests became heroes when a gunman opened fire at Sky Meadow Country Club in Nashua, with one brave attendee striking the shooter with a chair to save lives.

Donald Trump turned Charlie Kirk's funeral into a fiery political rally, framing the young activist's killing as a direct assault on conservative America and vowing to honour his legacy with the Presidential Medal of Freedom if re-elected.

Charlie Kirk's funeral will be held on September 21 at Dream City Church in Phoenix. Donald Trump, J.D. Vance, RFK Jr. and Tulsi Gabbard are scheduled to speak, with the service streamed live by Turning Point USA.

Illinois lawmakers filed competing measures to create a 'Charlie Kirk Day' on 10 September, igniting a free-speech debate as supporters call it symbolic and critics warn of government overreach.