Iranian based in Canada accused of exporting equipment that can be used to ‘measure nuclear fissile material’
An Iranian national who lives in Montreal allegedly exported lab equipment that is controlled for nuclear nonproliferation reasons from the United States to Iran through Canada and…
French police clash with anti-virus pass protesters in Paris
Thousands of people protested France’s special virus pass with marches through Paris and other French cities on Saturday. Most demonstrations were peaceful, but sporadic clashes with riot…
US Marine quick reaction force deployed twice in last 30 days to defend embassies
The U.S. Marine Security Augmentation Unit has deployed twice in the past 30 days to support and protect embassies in Africa and the Caribbean. The quick reaction…
Sir Andy Murray calls for more gender-mixed sport following Team GB’s success in new events
Then a swimming quartet of Kathleen Dawson, Adam Peaty, James Guy and Anna Hopkin won in a world-record three minutes 37.58 seconds, with China taking silver and…
Osama bin Laden was found because his family hung their clothes out to dry
“I don’t understand why people take only one wife,” Osama bin Laden would often say, in what was the nearest he ever came to a lighthearted quip….
Matt Damon on challenging his own perceptions through Stillwater film role
Matt Damon’s new film, Stillwater, sees him playing the father of an American student who is in prison in Europe for murdering her flatmate. It sounds familiar…
Dina Asher-Smith proves that while athletics can lift the soul, it can also break your heart
In one sense, any talk of injury depriving her of a medal is misplaced. The Jamaican trio of Thompson-Herah, Fraser-Pryce and Shericka Jackson were so far out…
AOC has spent thousands on security, including $4k-plus to ex-Blackwater contractor
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez paid thousands for personal security to a former Blackwater contractor, a review of Federal Election Commission records shows. AOC’s campaign spent at least $4,636…
CDC’s mask guidance angers parents heading into new school year: ‘Stop the insanity’
With U.S. health officials recommending that children mask up in school this fall, parents and policy makers across the nation have been plunged anew into a debate…
Tokyo Olympics: Transgender weightlifter Laurel Hubbard praises organisers for allowing her to compete
New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard has praised Olympics organisers for allowing her to compete in the Games ahead of her controversial debut in the 87kg category. Hubbard…
Olympics broadcaster lines up bid for Channel 4
City sources cautioned, however, that Discovery’s interest in Channel 4 could be complicated by its planned $43bn (£31bn) merger with WarnerMedia, the owner of Succession maker HBO….
COVID-19: ‘Many thousands’ could lose jobs as changes to furlough scheme come into force
There are fears “many thousands” of people will lose their jobs as the furlough scheme is gradually phased out – and the government is being urged to…
California TikTok star, 19, dies after ‘Purge’ theater shooting
Anthony Barajas, a 19-year-old TikTok star who was shot during a screening of “The Forever Purge” at a Southern California movie theater on Monday, died on Saturday…
Tottenham: Drugs warning after man dies and two in hospital after falling ill at nightclub
A 21-year-old man has died and two others have been taken to hospital after they fell ill at a nightclub. The Metropolitan Police were called to The…
Athletics-Thompson-Herah scorches to 100m glory, closes on Flo-Jo
Thompson-Herah becomes second-fastest woman in history Retains 100m title in Jamaican clean sweep Poland win inaugural 4×400 mixed relay Daniel Stahl wins discus gold for Sweden TOKYO,…
The ‘ethnic data gap’ on voters – and why it matters to parties and pollsters
Re-alignment – when long-time supporters of one party switch allegiance to another – is very much in vogue in British politics. Scotland did it. Then voters in…
Suburban NY county considers letting police sue protesters
Lawmakers in a suburban New York county are set to vote Monday on a proposal that would allow police officers to sue protesters and collect financial damages…
Badminton-Smash kings and queens hold court at Tokyo Games
TOKYO, Aug 1 (Reuters) – Badminton’s shuttlecock, with its open cone of goose feathers embedded in a rounded cork base, doesn’t look designed for speed, yet it…
Race marshal killed in crash at Brands Hatch circuit
A volunteer marshal has died after being hit by a car during a race at the Brands Hatch circuit. Police and paramedics were sent to the track…
COVID-19: Genuine policies or PR stunts? Something strange seems to be going on in government
Something strange seems to be going on in the Conservative government. Recent weeks have seen ministers announce mandatory vaccination to enter nightclubs, speak supportively of businesses that…
Shopping vouchers and pizza discounts to boost vaccinations among the young
The offer will be targeted at younger adults, but will be open to all ages, which could create a backlash among others who have already had their…
COVID-19: Uber, Bolt and Deliveroo among firms to offer vaccinated people discounts and vouchers
Discounted meals and cheaper cab rides will be offered to customers who get a Covid-19 jab, as part of a government-led attempt to boost the uptake of…