North Korean defector to sue Kim Jong Un for abuse
A Seoul rights group says this is the first North Korea-born defector taking legal action against the regime.
‘Huggable’ piece of Sycamore Gap tree to go on permanent display
A piece of the Sycamore Gap tree trunk is unveiled at its new home near Hadrian’s Wall.
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New data reveals FEMA missed major flood risks at Camp Mystic
The data also highlights critical risks in other areas along the Guadalupe River in Kerr County, revealing more than twice as many Americans live in flood prone areas than FEMA’s maps show. (Image credit: Ronaldo Schemidt)
Tillis suggests he wouldn’t vote in favor of Hegseth confirmation now
Sen. Thom Tillis (R-N.C.) suggested on Wednesday that he would not vote in favor of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s confirmation at this time. During an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, Tillis said that when it came to Hegseth’s confirmation vote, he “had already informed my conference that I was going to defer to the Senate…
Trump praises Liberia leader’s English, the country’s official language
President Trump said Wednesday he was impressed with Liberian President Joseph Boakai’s English during a meeting with African heads of state at the White House. “Such good English,” he said after Boakai spoke. “Where were you educated? Where? In Liberia? Well, that’s very interesting. It’s beautiful English,” Trump said during a joint press conference. “I…
Six Secret Service agents suspended after Trump assassination attempt
The Secret Service suspended six agents in connection with their “actions” during last year’s assassination attempt on President Trump at a campaign rally in Butler, Pennsylvania, a source from the agency confirmed. They were suspended following an investigation into the attempted assassination, “specifically their actions,” the source told NewsNation, The Hill’s sister company. Their jobs,…
After a high-profile Tory defection, Reform is making the political weather
Nigel Farage’s party has seen four recent defections from the Tories, with Labour reshaping its approach in response
How a wanted man evaded police and went on to kill dog walker Anita Rose
A man has been convicted of committing murder while he was on Suffolk Police’s most-wanted criminals list.
Deadly new Russian drone attack reported on Kyiv
At least two people are killed and 13 injured, with fires burning across Ukraine’s capital, local officials say.
Kellogg shares soar on reports of Ferrero takeover talks
According to reports a $3bn deal could be finalised this week, combining the two major food firms.