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Talks between the U.S. and Iran are called off because of fighting in Lebanon, officials say
JERUSALEM — Talks between the U.S. and Iran were called off Friday after intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon, officials said, raising questions about an initial agreement to end the war in Iran. Israel and the militant group later agreed to renew their ceasefire, three officials said. Word of the ceasefire came from two…
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‘All hell breaks loose’ as Italy’s PM goes ballistic over ‘made up’ Trump story
A diplomatic firestorm erupted Friday after Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni accused President Trump of fabricating a story about her — and her government responded by canceling a planned diplomatic visit to Washington. The dispute traces back to comments Trump made to Italian channel La7, claiming Meloni had “begged” him for a photo together at…
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2 men sentenced to prison for arson on property linked to U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer
LONDON — A British court sent two men to prison Friday for setting fire to property linked to British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in a plot orchestrated by a mysterious Russian-speaking figure. Ukrainian national Roman Lavrynovych, 22, and Stanislav Carpiuc, a 27-year-old Romanian citizen, were imprisoned for 7 years and 2 years, respectively, after being found guilty…
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Angry Trump turned on Vance in White House tantrum: NY Times’ Maggie Haberman
President Donald Trump turned his back on Vice President JD Vance in anger last summer after he suggested softening parts of a speech about U.S. strikes on Iran, according to a book from New York Times reporters. In “Regime Change: Inside the Imperial Presidency of Donald Trump,” obtained by Politico, New York Times correspondents Maggie…
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‘Obsession’ Joins ‘Sinners’ as Rare Original Film to Cross $200 Million at the US Box Office
For all of the complaints that Hollywood doesn’t do enough original films, it has become very rare over the past decade for original films to gross $200 million at the domestic box office. But Focus Features’ “Obsession” has done just that, crossing the milestone in the U.S. and Canada as it enters its sixth weekend…
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The Most Promising Ebola Vaccine Has Been Sitting on the Shelf for 15 Years
Fever was the first symptom to grip the crab-eating macaques in their high-containment laboratory on an island off Texas after being infected with the newly discovered Bundibugyo strain of ebola. Then came the weight loss, the rectal bleeding and nosebleeds, while scientists in space suits drew blood to see how the monkeys’ immune systems struggled…
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A traveler with measles passed through LAX. Officials urge caution amid World Cup crowds
A person infected with measles flew on a transpacific flight and passed through Los Angeles International Airport last week, potentially exposing other passengers to the highly contagious disease. This latest case comes as travelers surge into Los Angeles and the San Francisco Bay Area for the FIFA World Cup, and as measles is on the…
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Piers Morgan horrified as US ally issues ‘psychopathic’ peace deal threat
British media personality Piers Morgan and countless others reacted with shock Friday morning over a top Israeli official’s call for all of Lebanon to “burn,” a threat that stands at odds with Iranian demands and risks blowing up the tentative peace deal between Washington and Tehran. “For every tear of an Israeli mother, a thousand…
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Ken Griffin urges NYC business leaders to ‘speak up’ against Mamdani: ‘Fight for their city’
Ken Griffin is taking a fresh shot at New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani — while voicing willingness to sit down with the far-left leader down the road. The Citadel founder on Thursday urged New York’s business leaders to “fight for their city” as he renewed his criticism of the democratic socialist mayor whose “tax…
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Hit ’90s movie franchise returns after 24 years, star confirms
A hit film from the ’90s and noughties is about to get revived after 24 years. Austin Powers, the comedy spy franchise that has given us three flicks, plenty of big belly laughs, and memorable characters, is finally getting a fourth installment. The news was confirmed by star and creator Mike Myers (who plays the…