Mitch McConnell abruptly stops mid-sentence during press conference

Read More The Senate Republican leader, Mitch McConnell, briefly left his own press conference on Wednesday after stopping his remarks mid-sentence and staring off into space for several seconds. McConnell approached the podium for his weekly press conference and began speaking about the annual defense bill on the floor, which he said was proceeding with […]

Sunak and Hunt accused of ‘damaging UK plc’ over NatWest boss’s exit

Read More The prime minister and the chancellor have been accused of “damaging UK plc” and failing to follow due process amid concern over anonymous briefings that triggered the early-hours resignation of NatWest boss Dame Alison Rose. “There is a real sense of disquiet that political pressure has led to a midnight exit for such […]

Niger soldiers announce coup and president’s removal on national TV

Read More Soldiers in Niger say they have removed President Mohamed Bazoum from power, after armed troops earlier blockaded the presidential palace in Niamey, the capital in one of the world’s most unstable nations. A group of soldiers appeared on the west African country’s national television late on Wednesday, a few hours after the president […]

Sin?ad O’Connor dies aged 56

Read More Sin?ad O’Connor has died at the age of 56, prompting grief and tributes for a singer who enchanted and at times shocked the world. O’Connor’s family issued a brief statement on Wednesday evening announcing the death of an artist and activist who remained in the spotlight – often against her wishes – after […]

Hunter Biden’s rejected plea deal puts Justice Department in hot seat

President Biden’s Justice Department is facing heat over developments that transpired during Hunter Biden’s first court appearance on Wednesday. Hunter Biden’s plea deal fell apart, and he pleaded “not guilty” as federal prosecutors confirmed he’s still under federal investigation. The president’s son was expected to plead guilty to two misdemeanor tax counts of willful failure […]