Melanie C pulls out of Poland NYE gig in solidarity with 'communities I support'
Former Spice Girl, Melanie C has pulled out of a New Year's Eve concert in Poland after being made aware of issues "that do not align with the communities she support".
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US storm: Dozens dead as big freeze grips North America
At least 38 deaths have now been linked to a severe Arctic freeze that continues to pummel the US and Canada. Officials say 34 people died across the US, with the wors
King Charles' first Christmas speech reflects cost-of-living crisis
King Charles has used his first Christmas message to reflect on the cost-of-living crisis. He spoke of the "great anxiety and hardship" for those struggling to "pay th
Argentine tattooists swamped by demand for Messi tributes
Since Argentina’s World Cup win turned Buenos Aires into a massive street party, tattoo artists have been hard at work inking the image of Lionel Messi on the bodi
Thailand's warship capsizes during a storm
The Thai Navy says 31 sailors are missing after a warship carrying more than 100 crew capsized and sank during a storm in the Gulf of Thailand. The warship sank after
Malaysia landslide: At least 21 campers dead and more missing
Malaysian search and rescue teams are scouring a holiday campsite in the Selangor state for survivors after a landslide killed at least 21 people. Families were sleepi
Shooting suspects at large after three killed in Brisbane, Australia
Two police officers and a bystander died last night after they were fired upon at a remote property in Brisbane. Two officers and a member of the public – belie
Historic moon mission ends with splashdown of Orion capsule
The Artemis I mission, a 25½-day uncrewed test flight around the moon meant to pave the way for future astronaut missions came to a momentous end as NASA’s Orio
Three dead, dozen missing after explosion at apartment block on Channel island of Jersey
At least three people have died, and a dozen are missing after an explosion and fire at an apartment building in the British Channel island of Jersey. Police have decl
Officer who knelt on George Floyd's back sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison
A former Minneapolis police officer who knelt on George Floyd's back has been sentenced to three-and-a-half years in prison for his role in Floyd's death. J Alexander
San Francisco supervisors vote to allow police to use robots to kill
The San Francisco Board of Supervisors voted 8-3 last night to approve a controversial policy that would allow police to deploy robots capable of using lethal force in ex
America's oldest dictionary publisher has just chosen
Merriam-Webster, America's oldest dictionary publisher, has just chosen "gaslighting" as its word of the year. Gaslighting is the act or practice of grossly misleading
Fame and Flashdance singer Irene Cara has died at the age of 63
The American singer and actress was best known for her title track in the 1980 film Fame, as well as co-writing and singing the smash hit Flashdance... What a Feeling, fo
Squid Game actor O Yeong-su charged with sexual misconduct
Squid Game actor O Yeong-su has been charged with sexual misconduct. The 78-year-old is accused of touching a woman inappropriately in 2017. Mr O has denied the all
Kanye West announces 2024 presidential bid
Rapper Kanye West has said he intends to run for US president in 2024, despite facing several scandals over his recent behaviour. The star, who has legally changed his
Employee kills six at Virginia supermarket
An employee at a Walmart supermarket in the US state of Virginia has shot dead six people and injured four others, police say. Officers were called to the scene after
Budweiser to reward the winners of FIFA world cup and their fans
Qatar’s last-minute decision to ban alcohol at World Cup stadiums has left Budweiser with loads of beer left on its hands. The company has an innovative solution t
Indonesia: Java quake kills 162 and injures hundreds
An earthquake on the main Indonesian island of Java has killed at least 162 people and injured hundreds. The 5.6 magnitude quake struck Cianjur town in West Java, at a
Elon Musk reinstates Donald Trump's Twitter account after 15 million accounts respond to poll
Elon Musk has reinstated former US president Donald Trump's Twitter account after more than 15 million accounts responded to a poll. Musk, who bought the social media
Most expensive car park in Auckland costs more than a quarter million
The most expensive car park in Auckland, also dubbed “the hottest investment in townâ€, is going for a cool FJD$270,443. The covered space is located in a
US Midterm Election Day is less than 24 hours away
US midterm Election Day is less than 24 hours away and millions of voters are expected to cast their ballots. The vote to determine the next makeup of Congress comes a