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Pope Leo XIV has stated that any lasting agreement must include European involvement warning that sidelining Europe risks destroying decades-long transatlantic ties and undermines security guarantees for the war-torn region.

Sudden turbulence forces Donald Trump to end an Air Force One press exchange while travelling to Pennsylvania as his administration pushes affordability messaging.

An immigration judge granted bond to Bruna Ferreira, a relative of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt; advocates say publicity, counsel and transfers to remote detention centres reveal why many migrants never obtain the same due process.

Donald Trump's Truth Social post calling scrutiny of his health 'seditious' and 'treasonous' provoked bipartisan alarm and a torrent of social-media commentary arguing his tone and threats make him 'unsuitable' to be president.

Melania Trump faces fresh backlash over a 'bizarre' reading style at a children's hospital. Critics claim the First Lady failed to engage with patients.

Donald Trump claims media reports on his declining health are 'treasonous'. California Governor Gavin Newsom immediately mocked the plea. Experts warn of 'clinical signs of dementia.'

Friends of the family say Jubilant's son's struggles with mental illness was long known in the community, but could his extensive catalogue of dark, symbolic artwork draw renewed scrutiny?

Donald Trump rages against 'dark and sinister forces' in an overnight rant, calling health questions 'treasonous' and condemning tariff opponents as a threat to national security.

Trump blasts media as 'enemies of the people' in a late-night Truth Social rant, boasting of perfect health, 'aced' tests and historic achievements.

Fulnecky's failed essay ignites debate — GOP student leader sides with professor, calls assignment 'indefensible.'

Australia's world-first social media ban is now in effect, but children are migrating to lesser-known platforms outside the restricted list. Here's what parents need to know about these apps.

Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado set to accept Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo after 11 months in hiding as Maduro regime threatens fugitive status.

Australia's world-first social media ban kicks under-16s off TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and seven other platforms. Tech giants face £26m fines.

'Ripple' Season 2 not confirmed yet. Fans binge 8 episodes demanding renewal after Nate's lung cancer cliffhanger. Latest on Netflix release date and cast.

Renowned baritone Jubilant Sykes, 71, was fatally stabbed at his Santa Monica home on 8 December, with his son Micah taken into custody, as police continue a homicide investigation.

An anonymous Bali-based expat explained why they reported Bonnie Blue to authorities, prompting the raid and the arrest of the British adult content creator.

Kentucky State University shooting leaves one student dead and intensifies national concerns over campus security at historically Black universities.

The ACLU is suing the Pentagon for the legal memo justifying 'unprecedented strikes' on Caribbean drug boats, alleging a 'clear violation' of US and international law.

A federal judge in New York has ordered the unsealing of grand jury transcripts related to the convicted sex offender that were used in Ghislaine Maxwell's case.

Pornhub's 2025 review shows a shift in habits, with a term for feminine adult men entering the top 10, reflecting evolving global views on gender identity and sexuality.

Donald Trump warned Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro his days are numbered, refusing to rule out a US ground invasion amid rising military pressure and fears of wider conflict.

A damning report by Amnesty International exposed the 'cruel' and 'inhumane' conditions immigrant detainees are being subject to in two detention centres in Florida.

Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner appeared at the Marty Supreme premiere in matching orange, quashing split rumours, though Jenner was upset when he declined to discuss their relationship in Vogue.

At a White House roundtable, Donald Trump called ABC's Rachel Scott 'the most obnoxious reporter' after she pressed him on a Venezuelan boat strike video, continuing attacks on female journalists.

A G3 geomagnetic storm Tuesday may push northern lights into Oregon and the Midwest, with minor satellite and GPS disruptions possible from a solar coronal mass ejection.

NASA is stress-testing new Mars exploration tech in Earth's harshest deserts, revealing surprising insights into how future drones, robots and gliders could survive the Red Planet.

Bonnie Blue, 26, arrested in Bali's 'Bang Bus' raid, still posts prison-themed content online; she faces 15 years and a £270,000 fine under Indonesia's strict anti-pornography laws.

Melania Trump sparked backlash after promoting a $2,800 Gucci handbag for charity. Critics slam the high price amid the cost-of-living crisis, questioning the elitist method.

Caught on a hot mic, President Trump railed that he 'can't appoint anybody' after the Third Circuit disqualified his pick as New Jersey US attorney — a clash that exposes the fraught politics of the Senate's blue-slip tradition and looming legal consequences.