Russia says tanker hit in Ukrainian attack near Crimea
The ship's engine room is damaged after the strike, Russian maritime officials are quoted as saying.
1970-01-01 08:00
Anna Netrebko: Top Russian soprano fired over war sues Met Opera
Anna Netrebko was dropped by the Met Opera last year after refusing to denounce Russia's president.
1970-01-01 08:00
Defiant Trump claims ‘we need one more indictment’ before 2024 race in first speech since federal charges
Donald Trump was equal turns defiant and self-pitying in his first major public event since being indicted earlier this week on charges he conspired to overturn the 2020 election and deprive voters of their civil rights in the process, claiming the charges against him were illegitimate but would help his campaign. “It’s not going to make any impact. Every time they file an indictment, we go way up in the polls,” Mr Trump said Friday at the Alabama Republican Party’s 2023 summer meeting in Montgomery. “We need one more indictment and this election is closed out, nobody has even a chance,” he added. At the same time, Mr Trump hammered the special counsel overseeing the case, accusing “deranged Jack Smith” of pursuing “an outrageous criminalisation of political speech.” “It’s not fair and it’s probably not legal what they’re doing,” Mr Trump argued. “They want to interfere in my campaign.” Prosecutors allege that Mr Trump and a group of co-conspirators knew they had lost the 2020 election, but tried to manipulate the process and be declared the winners anyway, infringing on US voter rights in the process. “The only civil rights that have been violated in this manner are my civil rights,” Mr Trump said at the event. Even though Donald Trump faces increasing legal jeopardy – two federal indictments, plus another major case from the Manhattan district attorney and a looming potential indictment in Georgia over election meddling – his campaign for the White House looks relatively unimpacted even as Mr Trump could be the first former president to be imprisoned. According to a New York Times poll on Thursday, Donald Trump and Joe Biden are at a dead heat when it comes to support from registered voters, each maintaining 43 per cent. Within the Republican field, Mr Trump has a comfortable lead over his opponents, even as rivals like Mike Pence have seized on the recent indictment to criticise the former president. A recent poll found that Donald Trump is still comfortably leading the pack of GOP hopefuls ahead of 2024, with 54 per cent support compared to his nearest rival, Florida governor Ron DeSantis, who only had 17 per cent. Read More Moment Trump’s own lawyer ‘admits’ to indictment charge live on TV Ron DeSantis says Trump’s claims of stolen 2020 election weren’t ‘true’ Trump strikes threatening tone after arraignment: ‘ IF YOU GO AFTER ME, I’M COMING AFTER YOU!’ Texas man who threatened poll workers and Arizona officials is sentenced to 3 1/2 years Trump strikes threatening tone: ‘ IF YOU GO AFTER ME, I’M COMING AFTER YOU!’ Giuliani must clarify his ‘puzzling’ court filing in Georgia defamation case
1970-01-01 08:00
Mexico walks back faster bond payoff for canceled airport
By Kylie Madry MEXICO CITY The Mexican government is no longer planning on moving up the timeline to
1970-01-01 08:00
Leon Black agrees to pay $62.5 million to avoid Jeffrey Epstein-related lawsuits in the US Virgin Islands
Leon Black agreed to pay the Virgin Islands government $62.5 million in cash in January. In exchange, the Virgin Islands released Black from any current and future legal claims related to Jeffrey Epstein.
1970-01-01 08:00
Few Top-Listed Japan Firms Have 30% Women Directors, Nikkei Says
Only 68 companies on the Prime Market Index of the Tokyo Stock Exchange have 30% or more women
1970-01-01 08:00
Phillies fans show support to Trea Turner with standing ovation
The Philadelphia Phillies fanbase showed their support for shortstop Trea Turner during his rough season by giving him a standing ovation on Friday night.The Philadelphia Phillies were looking to load up their roster to make another run to the World Series. Their big move was signing shortstop T...
1970-01-01 08:00
'U-S-A!': On the road with thousands of American soccer fans at the World Cup
In the shadow of Auckland's Eden Park stadium, a neighborhood watering hole has become a home away from home for the hordes of American fans who have traveled thousands of miles to cheer on the US team at the Women's World Cup.
1970-01-01 08:00
What Asia's top potato chip maker learned from a huge supply shortage
What happens when Asia's biggest potato chip maker runs out of potatoes? Japanese snack brand Calbee had to learn the hard way.
1970-01-01 08:00
UBS Set to Shake Up Investment Banking Management: Reuters
UBS Group AG is set to make management changes to its investment banking division as soon as Monday,
1970-01-01 08:00
Uganda paternity testing causes huge controversy
There are reports of a surge in men wanting to know if they are the biological fathers of their children.
1970-01-01 08:00
Joshua Sills: Philadelphia Eagles player acquitted of rape and kidnapping
Joshua Sills, 25, an offensive guard for the NFL franchise, is found not guilty by a jury in Ohio.
1970-01-01 08:00
