WORLD

US President Donald Trump has defended and repeated his criticism of late filmmaker Rob Reiner, calling him 'very bad for our country' and accusing him of being behind the so-called 'Russia hoax.'

Rob Reiner believed Donald Trump threatened democracy by attempting to control the media and allegedly disregarding constitutional laws.

Trump Derangement Syndrome is a pejorative term used by supporters to dismiss critics as irrationally hateful and impaired, though it is not a recognised medical diagnosis.

Four people were arrested by the FBI, ultimately stopping potential massive destruction and loss of lives in the new year

Pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai was sentenced to life imprisonment by a Hong Kong court on national security and sedition charges.

Video shows NY Young Republicans urging Trump to run for a third term in 2028, sparking outrage. The 22nd Amendment bars more than two terms; experts dismiss the idea as unconstitutional, critics as treasonous.

ESA's XMM-Newton captured first x-ray images of comet 3I/ATLAS, revealing a red glow from gases colliding with solar wind, with hydrogen and nitrogen details unseen by optical telescopes.

After the brutal homicide of filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, President Donald Trump's controversial Truth Social post blaming 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' sparks national outrage and rare bipartisan criticism.

A Jewish family's home in Redlands, California, was hit by over 20 bullets in a drive-by shooting after the gunner shouted antisemitic slurs.

The 20-year-old US citizen was tackled and placed in a chokehold by federal agents, who refused to check his identification, prompting condemnation from the city's mayor.

New NASA-backed research using the Chandra X-ray Observatory suggests many small galaxies may lack supermassive black holes, challenging long-held theories of galaxy formation.

Australia's world-renowned gun laws face renewed scrutiny after the Bondi Beach terror attack, with experts questioning whether the 1996 firearms reforms still go far enough.

Bondi Beach hero Ahmed El-Ahmed is nearing A$1 million in public support as he begins a six-month recovery after tackling a gunman during the antisemitic terror attack.

The Trump Gold Card is a new fast-track US residency programme offering wealthy foreigners a pathway to permanent residence for high fees, sparking legal and ethical debate.

Erika Kirk faces a devastating £1.6m ($2m) lawsuit over a failed investment. IBTimes UK investigates the financial scandal and the truth about rumours she was engaged before Charlie Kirk.

Ella Cook, 19, has been identified as the first victim of the Brown University shooting, as tributes and photos honour a sophomore remembered as a promising young leader.

President Donald Trump's response to the tragic deaths of legendary filmmaker Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, has sparked controversy after he referenced 'Trump Derangement Syndrome' on Truth Social.

Donald Trump stunned guests at a White House Christmas party by asking an Ivanka look-alike to 'turn around'.

Rising stars Tyla and Kim Petras distance themselves from Nicki Minaj as her right-wing pivot and feud with Governor Gavin Newsom spark industry-wide backlash.

Melania Trump is 'furious' after a pastor leaked details of a late-night call where Barron Trump revealed he was 'close to Christ'. Inside the privacy breach that caused family fury.

Former aide says Melania Trump faced years of criticism over White House Christmas decor, revealing how festive backlash quietly wore down the First Lady.

FBI Director Kash Patel ignites controversy within conservative circles after an Ivy League shooting investigation yields a released 'person of interest' and reignites scrutiny of his public conduct.

Donald Trump's 'Things can happen' comment on the Brown University shooting sparks fury. Gavin Newsom and Donald Trump clash over empathy and leadership.

Trump's restrained remarks on the Brown University mass shooting, including the phrase 'things can happen', have ignited intense controversy, prompting debate on leadership amid recurring gun violence in the US.

Trump said his eldest son would 'rather be in the jungle' than attend his memorial, sparking outrage and amusement among supporters; backlash exposes deep divides over the Trump family and MAGA loyalty.

Displaced Gazans in al-Qarara face rent demands from Hamas for beach tents amid Storm Byron floods, the IDF reveals.

Far-right hardliner José Antonio Kast has been elected Chile's next president after a decisive runoff victory, pledging deep spending cuts, tougher security, and mass deportations.

A video showing Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar removing a woman doctor's hijab at an appointment letter distribution in Patna has drawn sharp reactions from political parties. The Congress and RJD criticised the act as disrespectful, while discussions on respect, dignity and women's safety have intensified.

A Sydney man named Naveed Akram is worried about his life since he has the same name as the Bondi Beach shooter. Many netizens who misidentified him send threatening messages.