Beth McDonald remembers watching a clock on the wall, counting down the hours until she felt she would be able to escape her rapist. Punched, stamped on, strangled, threatened with a saw and subjected to a degrading sexual assault by her then partner in an ordeal that lasted almost 24 hours, once he finally fell
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NASA has a provided a tantalising teaser photo ahead of the highly-anticipated release next week of the first deep-space images from the James Webb Telescope –- an instrument so powerful it can peer back into the origins of the universe. The $10 billion (roughly Rs. 79,300 crore) observatory — launched in December last year and
Former Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe has been while giving a speech in the western city of Nara, according to reports. Public broadcaster NHK said he appeared to be in a state of cardiac arrest. The channel said shots were heard and a white puff of smoke was seen as Mr Abe made a campaign
The resignation of Chancellor Rishi Sunak and Health Secretary Sajid Javid could be the final blow for Boris Johnson’s premiership after the political heavyweights attacked the PM’s “lack of integrity”, competence and leadership. The prime minister narrowly survived a confidence vote in him last month. Tory MPs voted by 211 to 148 in support of
Ghislaine Maxwell has officially appealed against her conviction and sentence in the United States for sex trafficking. The 60-year-old was found guilty of luring young girls to massage rooms for disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein to molest between 1994 and 2004. She was sentenced to 20 years in prison at the federal court in the Southern
Denzel Washington was forced to pull out of a White House ceremony in which he was due to be awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom after testing positive for COVID-19. The Oscar-winning actor and director was among 17 others being given the award – the highest civilian honour that can be bestowed in the US.
SAN JOSE, Calif. – In the final chapter of the Theranos saga, Ramesh “Sunny” Balwani, the company’s former chief operating officer and ex-boyfriend of founder Elizabeth Holmes, was found guilty of all 12 criminal fraud charges. Balwani had no reaction as the verdict was read at the U.S. District Court in San Jose, California and
Boris Johnson’s resignation has effectively fired the starting gun on the Conservative Party leadership race to replace him. It comes as questions remain over whether his desperate attempts to cling on as prime minister mean he should not be allowed to remain in office while his successor is picked. Tom Tugendhat became the first Conservative
Derek Chauvin has been given a 21-year jail sentence for violating George Floyd’s civil rights. Chauvin will serve the federal sentence at the same time he serves his 22-and-a-half year sentence on state charges of murder and manslaughter. The former police officer pinned George Floyd to the pavement outside a Minneapolis corner shop for more
Leave the car at home and take a ride on Schwinn’s Healy Ridge e-bike, which is on sale for a new low of $950 today at Amazon. That delivers $150 in savings from its normal going rate and allows you to ride at up to 20 MPH for as far as 25 miles on a
In this article TSLA F GM VOW-DE VOW3-DE An ID. Buzz photographed at a plant in Hanover, Germany, on June 16, 2022. Supply chain constraints — including those related to semiconductors — have been a major challenge for automakers in recent times. Ole Spata | Picture Alliance | Getty Images The CEO of German automotive
CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig breaks down the types of federal charges former President Donald Trump could face if the January 6 committee makes a criminal referral to the Justice Department. #CNN #News
In this article DWAC The Truth social network logo is seen on a smartphone in front of a display of former U.S. President Donald Trump in this picture illustration taken February 21, 2022. Dado Ruvic | Reuters Former president Donald Trump left the board of his social media company just weeks before it was issued
Actor James Caan – star of films including The Godfather and Elf – has died at the age of 82. His family said in a statement on Twitter: “It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Jimmy on the evening of July 6. “The family appreciates the outpouring of love
Tom Walker says he wrote his protest song Number 10 about Boris Johnson and his government in a bid to vent the frustration of the nation. Sharing an exclusive clip of the single, the Scottish singer told Sky News: “[On Wednesday night], to see politics trending more than Love Island – you know that says
9:37 AM ET Jake Paul has a new opponent for his boxing match at Madison Square Garden next month after the withdrawal of Tommy Fury. Hasim Rahman Jr., son of the former boxing heavyweight champion of the same name, will replace Fury and fight Paul on Aug. 6 in New York, Paul told ESPN on
It is the final day for airlines using UK airports to cancel flights without fear of punishment as part of efforts to give certainty to passengers who are, understandably, nervous about their long-awaited summer holidays. The so-called slot amnesty was announced last month by the government when it became clear the sector could not guarantee
US basketball player Brittney Griner has pleaded guilty to drugs charges in a Russian court. The 31-year-old was arrested at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo Airport in February while travelling to play for a Russian team. Police said she was carrying vape canisters with cannabis oil. Speaking today, she told the court: “I’d like to plead guilty, your
Detroit airport in the United States recently added a futuristic information board that shows travellers personalised information about their flight. The “Parallel Reality” board, currently in its beta stage, has been developed by Misapplied Sciences in collaboration with Delta Airlines. As per a release by the airline, the screen caters to up to 100 people
3:43 AM ET Rory McIlroy said the PGA Tour and DP World Tour should hold talks with the Saudi-funded LIV Golf series as the escalating tension between the circuits is “splitting the game.” Lee Westwood, Ian Poulter, Phil Mickelson and Dustin Johnson are among a number of top players who have joined the lucrative series,