Trump will be at the airport to greet Xi when China's leader arrives for his US state visit

Iran claims it struck an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz

Iran reports striking an oil tanker in the Strait of Hormuz. Hundreds of thousands rallied in Tehran showing strong government support. South Korea considers expanding its naval presence in the Gulf of Aden. Houthi supporters demonstrated in Yemen protesting accusations regarding Mecca. Tensions also flared between Lebanese and Israeli soldiers near Deir Mimas.

Tata Sons set ball rolling for listing after RBI diktat; February 2027 emerges as approximate internal target

Tata Sons has started preparing for a potential stock market listing after the RBI directed it to comply with regulations for upper-layer NBFCs, with February 2027 emerging as an internal working target, people familiar with the matter said.

Bus driver is 'attacked and thrown out of his vehicle' before 'robber' smashes into multiple cars while driving on the wrong side of the road

West Mercia Police said a man, in his 20s, has been arrested on suspicion of robbery and dangerous driving over the 'alarming incident' in Telford on Friday.

Trump says his son told him he will pay back Russian oligarch for wedding contribution

US President Donald Trump announced that his son will repay a Russian oligarch, Umar Kremlev, who allegedly financed Donald Trump Jr.'s wedding celebrations this year. Following these revelations, Democrats have initiated an investigation into the funding of these festivities. Trump stated that his son had previously confirmed this repayment arrangement, indicating that the commitment was made some time ago.

Parents launch astonishing new attack on surrogate who refused their request to abort baby over heart defect and who now wants custody of him

Baby Rumi's parents have launched a blistering attack on surrogate McKenna West, accusing her of 'fabricating' an emergency as their custody battle reaches the Supreme Court.

Seven Ivy League fraternity brothers accused of drugging and gang-raping student for four hours: Read sick messages sent to 'summon' group upstairs... and during attack

Seven frat boys have been accused of drugging and gang-raping a female student during a party at their Greek HQ. The allegations were made in a lawsuit filed on Wednesday.

Paramount, states could settle Warner Bros. $110 billion deal challenge this weekend, sources say

Paramount and several states are nearing a settlement regarding the Warner Bros. acquisition. Discussions include independent content monitoring for CNN and the number of theatrical releases. This potential agreement could resolve a significant hurdle for Paramount's expansion plans. Paramount faces a daily fee until the deal officially closes. The acquisition aims to create a major competitor in the streaming and film industry.

Elderly man beaten to death after female Walmart worker, 17, set her PARENTS on him on being asked to apologize for almost striking his wife with cart

Bert Atienza, 77, died after he was assaulted inside the store. Erika Mitchell, 42, and Travis White, 44, have been charged in relation to his death.

Newlywed Kathleen Folbigg reveals she ended 18-month prison romance with female inmate after finding out about her horrific crimes

Ms Folbigg spent 20 years behind bars over the deaths of her four children before being released in June 2023 with a pardon.

Cost of housing migrants in taxpayer-funded hotels rises to £200 a night despite Labour vowing to shut them down

When he took office at No 10 in July, Andy Burnham reiterated Labour's goal of stopping the use of hotels to house asylum seekers completely by the end of the current parliament.

'It’s one-sided...': Trump says he is banning media outlets CNN, MS NOW, Politico from White House

Ireland's retired wind-turbine blades are getting strange second lives; old power equipment is now becoming benches, bike parking and picnic tables

Ireland's retired wind-turbine blades are getting strange second lives; old power equipment is now becoming benches, bike parking and picnic tables. Irish company BladeBridge is using retired blades for community infrastructure while addressing the waste created by fiberglass composites. The approach includes bridges, benches, bike parking, picnic tables and charging hubs, while projects elsewhere show how turbine materials can support a circular economy after their energy-producing life ends.