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Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, has officially launched her new lifestyle brand by sending jars of strawberry jam to influencers across the US. Among those receiving jars of American Riviera Orchard strawberry jam were fashion designer Tracy Robbins and Argentine socialite Delfina Balquier. Plugging the jam on her Instagram story, …

Writing on X, Mr Johnson explained that the newly-separated bills were intended to support not only Ukraine and Israel, but also “strengthen our allies in the Indo-Pacific (and) pass additional measures to counter our adversaries and strengthen our national security.” The package passed by the Senate also included assistance for …

Donald Trump has described the hush money case against him as a “scam” – with no jurors selected on day one and some admitting they could not be impartial. Held in Manhattan, New York, the first day of the trial focused on handling motion arguments from the defence and prosecution …

Monday marked the start of Donald Trump’s hush-money trial in New York City. The former US president is accused of trying to cover up a $130,000 payment to adult-film actress Stormy Daniels ahead of the 2016 election. It is the first time a former or current US president has faced …

Caitlin Clark has left an enduring legacy throughout American society and culture – both on and off the basketball court – all by the age of 22.  Clark, from West Des Moines, Iowa, made her college debut for the Iowa Hawkeyes in 2020 and has also represented the USA at …

The US space agency is seeking a cheaper, faster solution to bring Martian rocks to Earth for study. Source link

Trump trial live updates: Jury selection begins in Trump’s hush-money trial – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary Donald Trump is in court and his long-awaited hush-money trial is under way in New York It marks the first time that a US president – former or current – …

A judge sentenced Hannah Gutierrez-Reed to prison after the 2021 on-set shooting. Source link

Four people were arrested and charged with first-degree murder in relation to their disappearance. Source link

That heat moved into the southern hemisphere. It has now affected more than half the world’s coral including in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef, and in coastlines in Tanzania, Mauritius, Brazil, Pacific islands, as well as in the Red Sea and Persian Gulf. Source link

Michael Douglas has won Oscars for both acting and producing, but says he has become more selective about his acting roles in recent years. The 79-year-old is a renowned figure in the film industry having produced and starred in a selection of award-winning films. He has two Academy Awards to …

Trump trial live updates: Former president in court for historic hush-money trial – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary Donald Trump is in court and his long-awaited hush-money trial is now under way in New York It marks the first time ever that a US president – former …

Donald Trump described the hush money case against him as an “assault on America” as he arrived at court in New York ahead of his historic trial. The former US president is accused of criminally altering business records to cover up a $130,000 (£104,200) payment to adult film actress Stormy …

Trump arrives at court for historic hush-money trial – live updates – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary Donald Trump has arrived at court and his long-awaited hush-money trial is due to get under way in New York It will mark the first time ever that a US …

The FBI has opened a criminal probe into the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, according to the Washington Post. On 26 March, the Dali, a cargo ship, lost power and crashed into one of the supports of the bridge, causing it to collapse. Video captured the …

Trump’s historic hush-money trial to begin in New York – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary Donald Trump’s long-awaited hush-money trial is due to get under way in New York on Monday morning It will mark the first time ever that a US president – former or current …

Trump’s historic hush money trial to begin in New York – BBC News BreakingBreaking news Close breaking news Summary Donald Trump’s long-awaited hush money trial is due to get under way in New York on Monday morning It will mark the first time ever that a US president – former …

The murder of a Second World War veteran has been solved – more than 50 years after he was found shot dead. Hiram ‘Ross’ Grayam had become a milkman after facing the “horrors of the Battle of the Bulge and the liberation of two concentration camps”, Indian River County Sheriff’s …

The executor of OJ Simpson’s estate has said he will try to prevent a $33.5m (£27m) payout to the families of his ex-wife Nicole Brown and her friend Ron Goldman. The former NFL star and Hollywood actor was cleared of their double murder in 1995 in what was dubbed the …

A multidisciplinary team has a two-year $2 million grant to help Nasa study the Moon’s surface. The LASSIE (Legged Autonomous Surface Science in Analog Environments) Project is formed by professionals from Nasa, Texas A&M University, Georgia Institute of Technology, Oregon State University, Temple University, and the University of Pennsylvania. This …