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Suspect Vance Boelter remains in federal custody on murder charge with bail set at $5m

Smoke rises from the building of Iran’s state-run television after an Israeli strike in Tehran, Iran (AP)

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Trump offers ceasefire talks after warning everyone should ‘immediately evacuate Tehran’

middle east

Trump departs G7 early after warning Iranians to 'evacuate Tehran'

<p>Matthew Perry</p>

News

Doctor in Matthew Perry ketamine overdose case agrees to plead guilty

<p>MyPillow founder Mike Lindell lost a $2.3 million defamation case to a former employee of Dominion Voting Systems on Monday</p>

politics

MyPillow founder Mike Lindell loses $2.3 million defamation case

<p>The reported reversal comes after the Trump administration signaled ‘changes are coming’ on immigration policy towards farms and other key industries</p>

politics

Trump officials reverse pause on immigration raids targeting farms and hotels

<p>President Donald Trump, joined by National Institutes of Health (NIH) Director Jay Bhattacharya and Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., speaks during a press conference in the Roosevelt Room of the White House on May 12, 2025, in Washington, DC</p>

politics

Judge deems some of Trump’s National Institutes of Health grant cuts illegal

<p>Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, are set to pay $7.4 billion to settle lawsuits regarding the drug company’s manufacturing and distribution of opioids</p>

News

Purdue Pharma to pay $7.4 billion in opioid lawsuit settlement

<p>A scientist in charge of Covid-19 and RSV data has abruptly resigned, telling colleagues she doesn’t trust the CDC under the leadership of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will use it “objectively.”</p>

Politics

Covid-19 and RSV head data scientist quits saying she doesn’t trust RFK Jr department

<p>Authorities have removed 88 children from a church summer camp in Iowa after reports of “abuse and endangerment,” according to the Louisa County Sheriff’s Office</p>

crime

Authorities remove 88 children from church summer camp after reports of abuse

<p>Kristin Marie Spearman of Waco, Texas, has been arrested after police say she filed a marriage certificate after a break up</p>

Crime

Man finds out he’s married after ex files marriage certificate following their break-up

<p>These eight foods can help regulate your blood sugar, improve your gut health and even prevent chronic diseases, according to Health.com</p>

health

These eight foods get more healthy after you let them cool

<p>Harvard has been locked in litigation with the Trump administration since April over funding cuts and international student moves</p>

politics

Judge extends pause on Trump’s efforts to block Harvard from enrolling international students

<p>Photograph shows blood collection tubes during a blood donation</p>

health

Breakthrough blood test detects cancer years before symptoms appear

<p>Coffee consumption is linked to a lower risk of all causes of death, researchers at Tufts University say. Drinking up to three cups can be beneficial</p>

Health

Skip the cream and sugar on your next coffee run! Researchers say you’ll live longer

<p>‘He’s told people close to him that he’s lost about 25 pounds this offseason,’ ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler said</p>

Lifestyle

Travis Kelce drops 25 pounds after vowing to ‘change’ following Super Bowl loss

<p>DC mayor Muriel Bowser, right, attends a speech by Donald Trump in the Oval Office on May 5, 2025</p>

Politics

Trump’s Army parade will take ‘many days’ to clean up, says DC mayor

<p>People walk through a popular pedestrianised area of shops and restaurants in central Osaka</p>

crime

Former Michelin-starred restaurant owners arrested after almost 80 cases of food poisoning

<p>An abandoned vehicle stuck in flood debris in Valley Grove, West Virginia</p>

News

Fake fundraising pages sprout after floods ravage West Virginia, leaving at least six dead, including a 3-year-old

<p>A firefighter stands next to the wreckage of the Air India flight in Ahmedabad, India, on 13 June 2025</p>

LiveIndia Crash

India urgently inspecting all Boeing 787s after deadly Air India crash

Miracle moment British survivor of Air India crash emerges from flames

<p>Sean "Diddy" Combs listens as Special Agent DeLeassa Penland is questioned over hotel records, flight details, and text messages in his sex trafficking trial</p>

Diddy Trial

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial shown video of ‘freak-offs’ and texts about drug purchases

<p>Donald Trump Jr frequently claims transgender people are extraordinarily violent, but the evidence does not back up this assertion</p>

Politics

Donald Trump Jr baselessly claims transgender ‘movement’ is ‘most violent domestic terror threat’ in the world

<p>Donald Trump faced multiple assassination attempts during his 2024 campaign for the White House</p>

Crime

Former Coast Guard officer and sharpshooter accused of threatening to assassinate Trump

Trump Reshapes The World

<p>Protests against ICE raids have taken place in Los Angeles and other cities across the country</p>

Politics

Sean Duffy warns he will withhold infrastructure repair money from states that don’t help in ICE raids

Politics

Trump kids launch gold ‘T1’ mobile phones for MAGA faithful

<p>Greene came out in opposition to supporting Israel in its conflict with Iran. </p>

POlitics

MTG rants over US involvement in Iran-Israel conflict and says ‘real America First/MAGA’ don’t want foreign wars

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Politics

Elon Musk left the fate of your Social Security payments in the hands of a 21-year-old DOGE tech bro

<p>Immigration and Customs Enforcement has overspent its funds as it works to detain thousands of unauthorized immigrants each day. Estimates are that it is already $1 billion over budget.</p>

Politics

ICE could ‘run out of money next month’ and is already $1bn over budget to carry out Trump’s deportation plans

Trump targets Democrat cities with ICE raids to deport more migrants

<p>Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr</p>

Politics

RFK Jr claims one of his new vaccine panel members works at GW University. The school says he doesn’t

<p>Vincent Nzigiymfura, 65, was arrested in Dayton, Ohio for allegedly lying on his immigration papers. He allegedly told U.S. immigration authorities that he fled Rwanda due to the genocide in 1994, but Rwandan authorities say he was complicit in the targeted killing of Tutsis and provided Hutus with transportation and weapons. </p>

Crime

Rwandan immigrant accused of lying on visa paperwork after helping in African nation’s genocide

<p>Hardy at the Country Music Awards in Frisco, Texas in May 2024</p>

News

Country star Hardy cancels European tour: ‘It wasn’t an easy decision’

<p>Jane Sibbett (left) and Jessica Hecht (right) starred as lesbian couple Carol and Susan in 'Friends'</p>

News

Friends star shares regret about missing kiss from Carol and Susan’s wedding scene

<p>California’s beloved Yosemite National Park is slated to open all of its campgrounds for the first time since 2019. Some of the campgrounds closed during President Donald Trump’s first term </p>

NEws

Park it right here: World famous national attraction opening all of its campgrounds for first time since 2019

Bulletin

<p>Robin Wright starred in House of Cards alongside Spacey</p>

Bulletin

Robin Wright reveals silver lining of Kevin Spacey pay discrepancy

<p>A study has revealed how AI tools like ChatGPT resemble human brain function</p>

Bulletin

How ChatGPT resembles the human brain

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Bulletin

Israelis flock to bomb shelters ahead of Iranian missile strike

<p>David Lynch, who died early this year, directed Dana Ashbrook in Twin Peaks</p>

Bulletin

Twin Peaks star says late director David Lynch was a ‘father figure’

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<p>Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to patients at Florida Children's Hospital</p>

Taylor Swift surprises young patients at Florida Children’s Hospital

<p>Donald Trump speaks to reporters on Sunday about the war in Ukraine</p>

POlitics

Workers could soon be protected from working in the scorching heat – if Trump doesn’t change the rules

<p>Three people, including an 8-month-old infant, was shot dead at a festival in Utah. </p>

Crime

Boy, 16, arrested after three people, including 8-month-old infant, shot dead at festival in Utah

<p>A newborn died within hours of his birth after a Texas doctor attempted to deliver him via vacuum-assisted delivery, according to a lawsuit. </p>

News

Newborn died within hours after doctor used ‘vacuum-assisted’ delivery method, his ‘permanently wounded’ parents claim

<p>“Goliath” hatched on the island of Santa Cruz in the <a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/safari-wildlife-nature/best-wildlife-experiences-world-b2729328.html">Galapagos </a>on June 15, 1890. He is now aged 135</p>

News

Giant tortoise celebrates his 135th birthday - and first Father’s Day - at Miami Zoo

<p>‘This event means the world to me. It’s a cherished tradition, a celebration of American culture, and a huge part of my life,’ Chestnut wrote on X</p>

Joey Chestnut announces return to Nathan’s hot dog eating contest

<p>Jatoria Renae Cleamons is facing charges of injury to a child and manslaughter in the death of her infant son. </p>

Crime

Mom accused of killing 8-month-old son by putting him in scalding bathwater because she was mad over dirty diaper

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Titan viewers left disturbed by OceanGate CEO’s chilling comment in Netflix documentary

<p>Moises Sotelo-Casas was taken into ICE custody outside of his church in Oregon last week</p>

Politics

Popular Oregon vineyard owner arrested by ICE agents outside his church: ‘Everything was taken from him’

<p>Former ABC News correspondent Terry Moran defends the fiery tweets about Stephen Miller that led to his firing, saying he made an "accurate and true" observation.</p>

POlitics

‘It wasn’t a drunk tweet’: Terry Moran defends Stephen Miller ‘hater’ post that led to his ABC News firing

<p>Amanda Seyfried said she's tired of sequels, but would do 'Mamma Mia! 3' in a 'heartbeat'</p>

Amanda Seyfried says sequels are ‘not brave’ and ‘just for money’

LiveUkraine

Russia says US has canceled next round of talks on easing tensions

<p>Famed televangelist Jimmy Swaggart was placed into intensive care after falling into cardiac arrest on Sunday, June 15</p>

News

Famed televangelist Jimmy Swaggart hospitalized after cardiac arrest

<p>Four people have been sick with salmonella and health officials tied it to an pistachio cream.</p>

News

Four sick across two states as health officials warn of salmonella tied to pistachio spread

<p>Alex Cooper has revealed more about her time playing soccer at Boston University</p>

Alex Cooper reveals breaking point in decision to leave college soccer after sexual harassment claims against coach

<p>Nezza was defiant in singing the anthem in Spanish despite being told to sing in English by an official </p>

POlitics

Singer performs national anthem in Spanish before Dodgers game despite officials warning her to sing in English

<p>A ‘suicidal and homicidal' suspect crashed their car into an assisted living facility and killed a 96-year-old man.</p>

Crime

'Suicidal and homicidal’ suspect crashes car into an assisted living facility and kills 96-year-old patient

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Brad Pitt shares one condition he has to work with Tom Cruise again

<p>You gotta roll with it: the Gallagher brothers; David Gilmour and Roger Waters; Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel </p>

‘He’s a control freak’: 12 bandmates who hate each other, from Oasis to Pink Floyd

<p>Eric Dane talks to Diane Sawyer on ‘Good Morning America’</p>

Eric Dane reveals ALS has left him with ‘one functioning arm’

<p>The average age of new mothers in the United States has increased and is now closer to 30 than ever before.</p>

News

First-time moms in the US are getting older as new average age is revealed

<p>A woman said she was attacked along 16th and Ashland Avenue, in Pilsen, Chicago (pictured) on Friday</p>

News

Woman attacked for trying to stop a pro-Palestine, pro-Mexico mural from being vandalized

Everybody Loves Raymond star Brad Garrett explains why sitcom won’t ever get reboot

<p>Pregnant mothers who suffer from high blood pressure may need to be concerned about a link to an increased risk factor for seizures in their children, researchers at the University of Iowa Health Care have found </p>

Pregnant mothers’ high blood pressure linked to this increased risk in children

<p>The horrific incident occurred in the community of Polo, Illinois, 100 miles west of Chicago</p>

Crime

Teen gunman dead after taking family members hostage in Illinois

<p>Bat’s enough out of you: Christian Bale and Cillian Murphy in ‘Batman Begins’</p>

Feature

How Batman Begins made a giant of Christopher Nolan and changed popular cinema

<p>Suite life: The Skyview Regent Suite will be the largest at sea</p>

Travel

A first look inside the largest cruise suite at sea – which costs $27,000 per night

<p>A sore throat could be a sign you have the new Covid variant </p>

‘Very painful’ symptom could be sign of new Covid ‘Nimbus’ variant

Dakota Johnson says working with an intimacy coordinator was ‘so cool’

Julia Roberts reunites with Notting Hill writer Richard Curtis 26 years on from film’s premiere

<p>Leonard Lauder </p>

Estée Lauder heir and cosmetics giant Leonard Lauder dies

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Common molecule could reverse aging, study finds

<p>JK Rowling Boy George</p>

Boy George embroiled in social media dispute with ‘bored rich bully’ JK Rowling over trans rights

Culture

<p>David Hekili Kenui Bell in Lilo & Stitch</p>

David Hekili Kenui Bell death: Lilo & Stitch star dies

<p>James Gunn has confirmed that Matt Reeves is still working on a script for The Batman Part II, starring Robert Pattinson</p>

James Gunn makes surprising admission about The Batman 2

<p>OneRepublic's Ryan Tedder says it's a 'bummer' people chose to protest Trump rather than celebrate the 250th anniversary of the military</p>

OneRepublic frontman slammed for ‘tone deaf’ take on Trump protests

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Taskmaster viewers shaken by ‘unhinged’ moment on latest episode

<p>Cher (right) and son Elijah Blue Allman (left) pictured in 2001 at the premiere of the film 'Blow'</p>

Cher’s son hospitalized after police found him ‘acting erratically’

<p>Ralph Fiennes will play the younger President Snow, who was first portrayed by the late Donald Sutherland</p>

How Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping cast compares to originals

<p>Nick Cave (left) turned down a collaboration with Morrissey</p>

Nick Cave turned down Morrissey collab over ‘silly anti-woke screed’

<p>The jiggy is up: Will Smith in the music video for 'Pretty Girls'</p>

Will Smith’s seedy new single ‘Pretty Girls’ seems like a cry for help

<p>Kevin Spacey and Robin Wright</p>

Robin Wright denied equal pay because she hadn’t won an Oscar

<p>YE Deaths</p>

Twin Peaks star shares David Lynch interaction that blew his mind

IndyBest

<p>If you’re looking to dip your toe into wearables, don’t miss this rare saving</p>

The Oura ring is my favorite tracker — here’s how to get $100 off

<p>Up your game, with these top-rated pickleball paddles</p>

Best pickleball paddles for every player, from beginners to pros

<p>The perfect pickleball shoes are built for sideways movement</p>

The best pickleball shoes for 2025, tested by real players

<p>Some stores have online stock, others are sticking to in-person only</p>

How to buy a Nintendo Switch 2 at Walmart, Best Buy, Target and more

Lifestyle

<p>John McEnroe, Anna McEnroe, and Kevin McEnroe attend the ‘McEnroe’ premiere during the 2022 Tribeca Festival at SVA Theater</p>

John McEnroe and Tatum O’Neal’s son Kevin McEnroe marries Fern Cozine

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Gina Gershon explains why she no longer does Melania Trump impressions

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Cereal recalled over possible metal contamination

<p>‘I would ask people to tell the truth,’ Meghan said</p>

Meghan Markle wishes people would ‘tell the truth’ about her

<p>Tinder is launching a new double date feature in a bid to attract Generation Z and young women seeking lower-pressure dating experiences</p>

Tinder unveils major update that changes how users date

<p>Meghan Markle breaks silence on viral clip of her twerking while in labour .</p>

Meghan breaks silence on viral clip of her twerking while in labour

<p>‘Although the passing of fellow sister Ananda Lewis had me spiraling for a day,’ Thurston wrote</p>

Katie Thurston says the death of Ananda Lewis left her ‘spiraling’

Full list of US 2025 federal holidays

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Death Sentence: The real cost of Trump’s aid cuts on HIV

Hardlife, 15, and Shallom, 16 separately lost their parents to HIV in the last few months - Chimanimani, Zimbabwe

<p>Donald Trump accidentally drops signed US-UK trade deal document.</p>

Donald Trump accidentally drops signed US-UK trade deal document

<p>Meghan Markle breaks silence on viral clip of her twerking while in labour .</p>

Meghan breaks silence on viral clip of her twerking while in labour

<p>Moment Israel missile strike hits live Iran news broadcast as debris fills studio.</p>

Moment Israel missile strike interrupts live Iran news broadcast

<p>Florida police wrangle small alligator in parking lot</p>

Florida police bravely wrangle small alligator in parking lot

Travel

<p>America has walkable cities full of history, great views and enticing bars</p>

Twelve of America’s most surprisingly walkable cities

<p>Suite life: The Skyview Regent Suite will be the largest at sea</p>

Regent Seven Seas launches largest cruise suite at sea costing £20,000

<p>Activists protesting overtourism are holding protests across Spain, Portugal and Italy as anger has been growing in southern Europe</p>

Airbnb blames hotels for overtourism in Europe

<p>Demonstrators hold a banner which reads "Decrease tourism now" and "Tourism kills the neighborhoods" during a protest against mass tourism in Barcelona</p>

Tourists in Barcelona sprayed by water pistols as part of protest

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Trump family criticised after launching Trump Mobile wireless service

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Kate shares a laugh with Sophie during Order of the Garter celebration

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An absolute joy: Timmy Mallet completes cycle around island of Ireland

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MindsEye's awful reviews are in - and it's even worse than gamers thought possible

science-tech

'Alien' structure 'with stairs' discovered at the bottom of the Baltic Sea

science-tech

'Alien' structure 'with stairs' discovered at the bottom of the Baltic Sea

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Pedro Pascal lookalike contest held in NYC - and people 'can't believe' winner isn't actually him