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Donald Trump has pardoned his former personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, and others accused of trying to overturn the result of the 2020 election. The president’s former chief of staff Mark Meadows was also pardoned, alongside conservative attorneys Sidney Powell and John Eastman, a Justice Department official revealed. Ed Martin, the …

US officials have issued an emergency order banning flights of the model of plane involved in a deadly crash in Kentucky last week, pending inspection. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued the Emergency Airworthiness Directive (AD) for McDonnell Douglas MD-11 aircraft after a UPS plane bound for Honolulu crashed on …

UPS and FedEx have grounded a fleet of cargo planes “out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of safety” following a deadly crash in Kentucky. A McDonnell Douglas MD-11 plane bound for Honolulu crashed near UPS Worldport in Louisville on Tuesday evening, killing 14 people, including the …

Reuters Kendrick Lamar, who won five Grammys in 2025, is one of the main nominees again for the 2026 ceremony The nominees for the 68th Grammy Awards have been announced, ahead of next year’s ceremony, which takes place in Los Angeles on 1 February, 2026. Here’s who’s up for awards …

Katie RazzallCulture and Media Editor Getty Images Patti Smith, who performed in London during the Horses 50th Anniversary Tour last month, told the BBC that it was “humbling to see young people in their 20s know the words” Dua Lipa admires her writing. Taylor Swift referenced her in her track …

Self-driving cars are slowly becoming less sci-fi and more real-world as companies like Waymo, the autonomous arm of Google’s parent, Alphabet, expand into more areas.  On Monday, Waymo said it’s bringing its ride-hailing service to three new cities: Las Vegas, San Diego and Detroit. As part of the rollout, Waymo is deploying both …

Philadelphia 76ers centre Joel Embiid has been fined $50,000 (£38,000) by the NBA, external for what the league determined to be a “lewd gesture” on the court. The incident occurred during Philadelphia’s 109-108 loss to the Boston Celtics on Friday when Embiid, 31, scored while getting fouled and then made …

There is no more chaotic activity than willfully entering a grocery store without a list. I know. Some people thrive on vibes-based grocery shopping. They can come up with meals on the fly, buy what’s on sale and work around that, or follow some bizarre “3-3-2-2-1” rule or whatever I’m …

They host the Washington Wizards on Friday, while the Kings travel to the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. Giannis Antetokounmpo maintained his strong start to the season as the Milwaukee Bucks overturned a 14-point deficit to beat the New York Knicks 121-111 at Fiserv Forum. Antetokounmpo scored 23 of his game-high …

As the government shutdown drags on, federal employees who support the country’s airports, such as air traffic controllers and Transportation Security Administration workers, say they are still in the dark about when they will next be paid. On Tuesday, workers received their first zero-dollar paycheck, reflecting two weeks of unpaid …

Patrick Mahomes threw three touchdowns as the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Washington Commanders 28-7 on Monday evening. Following two first-half interceptions, Mahomes found his rhythm after the interval to inspire the Chiefs to win their third consecutive game. The two-time NFL Most Valuable Player (MVP) completed 25 of his …

Simon relinquished his dual role as chief executive and chairman in 2023 – which followed 18-time Grand Slam singles champion Martina Navratilova leading calls for change – and the transition of power is completed by the appointment of Camillo. Her arrival can be seen to represent further acceleration of a …

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Sean “Diddy” Combs will be eligible for prison release in 2028, Fox News Digital confirmed. The 55-year-old fallen rap mogul was sentenced to more than four years behind bars earlier this month after being convicted of federal prostitution charges.  Diddy’s scheduled to …

Mark SavageMusic correspondent Getty Images Carlile was a key part of Joni Mitchell’s rehabilitation, sitting with her as she relearned the lyrics to her songs after a brain haemorrhage When Brandi Carlile was 12 years old, living in a mobile home in an isolated community 50 miles outside Seattle, she …

Getty Images The Deep aquarium is one of Yorkshire’s leading attractions Hull has been named one of the top 25 global destinations to visit in 2026 by National Geographic in its Best of the World list. So what do people in this Yorkshire city make of it? Susan Hogan is …

Jude McAtamney has been released by the New York Giants after he missed two kicks in Sunday’s 33-32 defeat by the Denver Broncos. The 25-year-old former Derry Under-20 gaelic footballer played in four NFL matches for the Giants after an injury to regular kicker Graham Gano. After being elevated from …

Catherine MooreBBC News NI BBC Ms Hughes said she wants to bring “important stories” to Belfast West Belfast actress Geraldine Hughes is back in Belfast, directing a critically-acclaimed play about abuse in the Catholic Church. Unreconciled is an autobiographical play written and performed by Pennsylvania-born Jay Sefton. The one-man show …

On Thursday, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul signed into law legislation banning the use of price-fixing software by landlords to set rental rates. New York is the first state to outlaw algorithmic pricing by landlords, following a number of city-wide bans in Jersey City, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Seattle. Software …

In its quest to become the ultimate app for “flexible work,” Uber launched today a new pilot to allow its US drivers and couriers to earn extra money by performing “microtasks” to train AI models. These tasks include audio voice recording, capturing and uploading images, and submitting documents in certain …

Self-driving cars are slowly becoming less sci-fi and more real-world as companies like Waymo, the autonomous arm of Google’s parent, Alphabet, expand into more cities. And now, Waymo is heading to Europe, starting with London in the coming weeks.  On Wednesday, Waymo shared it’ll start driving on London roads with humans behind the …