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  • UK sanctions Kenyan businessman over illicit gold trade

    Pattni has been accused of smuggling gold and exploiting natural resources in Africa for decades.

  • New York shooting suspect Luigi Mangione cut a defeated figure as he locked eyes with a new reality

    The 26-year-old was a distance of no more than a few feet away as he was escorted by police officers towards the courtroom, shackled at his wrists and ankles in a blue sweatshirt and trousers. A murder investigation that played out in pictures delivered a break for detectives with the "flirtatious" takedown of the face mask at the New York hostel in the days before the murder. Inside the courtroom, they sat Mangione down at a desk, still shackled, with six police officers around him.

  • FTSE 100 Live 10 December: Ashtead in London listing blow, index lower

    The FTSE 100 index has fallen 0.5% or 41.26 points to 8310.82, with Ashtead down 8% after the equipment hire firm downgraded full-year profit guidance. The revision came after second quarter results showed local construction markets in North America have been affected by the prolonged higher interest rate environment. The company, which also announced its intention to switch its primary listing to New York, fell 498.7p to 5773.3p.

  • Murdoch loses bid to change trust in real-life 'Succession' battle

    The court says Murdoch acted in "bad faith" by trying to give control of his empire to his eldest son.

  • How to watch the Golden Globe-nominated films

    As the Oscars race starts to take shape, here's the ABC (Anora, Blitz, Conclave) of films to watch.

  • Nevada news studio hit by 5.5-magnitude earthquake during shoot

    KTVN news anchor Ryan Canaday was filming a segment in-studio in Reno, Nevada when a 5.5-magnitude earthquake hit Yerington and was felt in surrounding regions on December 9. No major damage or injuries have been reported, aftershocks are expected to continue over the next 24 hours.

  • French Socialists repeat call for left-wing PM as Macron seeks coalition talks

    France's new prime minister should come from the left and any coalition government must commit to pension changes and helping with the cost of living, the Socialists said ahead of new talks with the president and other parties on Tuesday. In a letter to President Emmanuel Macron, posted on X ahead of the talks at the Elysee palace, Socialist party chairman Olivier Faure repeated his threat that he'd immediately quit talks should Macron appoint another right-wing premier. The centre-left Socialists are seen as a likely kingmakers in Macron's bid to form a new government with sufficient parliamentary support to make sure it wouldn't be toppled like the last cabinet under veteran conservative Michel Barnier.

  • Blue Ivy Carter makes film debut in Mufasa as character from 1990s film

    The 12-year-old is making her feature film debut in the prequel

  • 'Car-Obsessed' 2-Year-Old Knows All His Favorite Models

    When a proud mom quizzed her car-obsessed two-year-old on his favorite toy models, he didn’t miss a beat—nailing names like Lamborghini in a viral video that charmed the internet.Seneca Anders told Storyful that Axl, the toddler seen in the video, “comes from a car-enthusiast family and has always been surrounded by cars.”“Ever since I can remember, he has had a Hot Wheels in his hand. Before he was one, he’d make car noises, and one of his first words was ‘Beetle,’” Anders said.In the video, Axl showcases his knowledge, identifying cars including a Mercedes, Beetle, Lamborghini, Audi, and Jeep. Credit: Seneca Anders via Storyful

  • Scottish Government urges UK Government to put pressure on Lukashenko regime

    The call came on Human Rights Day on December 10.

  • Japanese takeover could spell long-term decline of U.S. Steel, union chief says

    The head of a powerful labour union opposing U.S. Steel's sale to Japan's Nippon Steel said he has not received assurances that the would-be owners are committed to ensuring the lasting success of the strategic U.S. firm. Nippon Steel's $15 billion takeover bid has been criticised by both President Joe Biden and President-elect Donald Trump and is subject to a national security review later this month by the secretive government panel CFIUS. David McCall, the head of the United Steelworkers union, spoke to Reuters on Monday as Nippon Steel published details of the various commitments it has made to get the union's backing including on job security and investments in facilities.

  • The Repair Shop's Will Kirk melts hearts with adorable photos of rarely-seen daughter

    The Repair Shop's Will Kirk is gearing up for Christmas with his family, and shared new photos of his daughter at a carol service.

  • Discounter Pepco books 775 million euros Poundland charge; annual loss

    LONDON (Reuters) -European discount retailer Pepco Group reported an annual net loss of 662 million euros ($699 million) citing a non-cash impairment charge of 775 million euros for its Poundland business in the UK on a weak performance and outlook. The Warsaw-listed group, whose shares have fallen 39% this year, said on Tuesday the Poundland impairment charge was primarily goodwill. It followed a slump in its performance in the 2023/24 year and a weaker profit outlook for the British variety store chain amid "increasing competitive and cost challenges."

  • Snowfall Makes for Scenic View in Evergreen, Colorado

    Snow fell in Evergreen, Colorado, on December 9, as the National Weather Service (NWS) forecast up to 3 inches in the town.The NWS called on people to “drive safely and check current road conditions” amid the possibility of “slick road conditions during the evening commute.” Credit: @jcosrangerjason via Storyful

  • Syria rescuers end search for secret cells in notorious prison

    The White Helmets say it did not find any "unopened or hidden areas" after it was captured by rebels.

  • Luigi Mangione charged with murder in the shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO

    In addition to the murder charge, Mangione faces an additional four charges in New York, online court records show.

  • Netanyahu to take the stand in his corruption trial for the first time

    TEL AVIV (Reuters) -Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu entered a Tel Aviv courthouse on Tuesday to take the stand for the first time in a long-running corruption trial that will likely force him to juggle between the courtroom and war room for weeks. Netanyahu arrived around 10 a.m. (0800 GMT) while a few dozen protesters gathered outside, some of them supporters and others demanding he do more to negotiate the release of some 100 hostages still held by Hamas in Gaza. Israel has been waging war in Gaza against the Palestinian militant group for more than a year, during which Netanyahu had been granted a delay for the start of his court appearances.

  • Who is Luigi Mangione: The Ivy League student suspected of killing Brian Thompson

    The suspect being questioned in connection with the murder of American insurance boss Brian Thompson was an Ivy League student who thought the Unabomber was an “extreme political revolutionary”.

  • Trump gives support to candidate looking to replace Lara Trump as co-head of RNC: Live

    Lara Trump announced she was stepping down as co-chair of the RNC

  • Jay-Z, Beyoncé present a united front with Blue Ivy at 'Mufasa' premiere amid lawsuit

    After a bombshell lawsuit against Jay-Z, he stepped out with wife Beyoncé to support their daughter Blue Ivy's role in Disney’s "Lion King" prequel.