In setback for Trump, Congress in spending law rejects call to axe Education Department
The funding package President Donald Trump signed Feb. 3, 2026, includes $79 billion for the U.S. Education Department, representing a rejection by Congress of the president’s plan to close the…
Russian ship captain jailed for six years over deadly tanker crash
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Up Next Previous Page Next Page A Russian captain has been sentenced…
Stalker threatened to kidnap girl, 13, and send her body parts to her mum
Matthew Cooney fled the UK and lived in America before he was deported (Picture: Liverpool Echo) A disturbed stalker threatened to kidnap a 13-year-old girl and kill her after spotting…
Dozens of children have toxic poisoning symptoms after baby formula recalls
Certain baby formula products from Aptamil and Nestle have been recalled (Picture: Getty Images) Children across the UK have developed symptoms consistent with cereulide toxin poisoning linked to recent baby…
US Navy’s new laser weapon ‘shoots down four drones’ in latest test
Lockheed Martin’s Chief Executive has praised the laser’s capabilities (Picture: Cover Images) The US Navy has successfully used a revolutionary ship-mounted laser weapon to shoot down four drones, according to…
How did Jeffrey Epstein make his money and what happened to his fortune after he died?
How did a kid from Coney Island get into rooms with powerful people? (Picture: Getty) At a bail hearing in July 2019, the legal team for ex-financier Jeffrey Epstein declared…
What to Stream: J. Cole, Nick Jonas, ‘The Lincoln Lawyer’ and Nioh 3
This combination of album covers shows “Sunday Best” by Nick Jonas, left, and “The Fall-Off” by J. Cole. (Republic Records/ via AP, left, and Cole World Inc./Interscope via AP) The…
Jessica Sanchez returns to Manila for first solo show in 7 years
FILE PHOTO After participating in a 2026 New Year event in Manila, Filipino American singer Jessica Sanchez gears up for a major homecoming, announcing her first headline concert in Manila…