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William Shatner ponders religion: ‘I probably am an animist’
William Shatner writes about the spiritual connection that humans feel with horses in his latest book - prompting the "Star Trek" actor to ponder his own religion. "I'm not religious. I'm spiritual. I probably am an animist," the 86-year-old Shatner says. (June 16) Subscribe for more Breaking News: http://smarturl.it/AssociatedPress Get updates and more Breaking News here: … [Read more...]
Tom Sizemore: Saving Private Ryan actor dies aged 61
Tom Sizemore, the star of Saving Private Ryan and Black Hawk Down, has died aged 61 following a brain aneurysm. The actor suffered the aneurysm at his Los Angeles home on Saturday, 18 February, and had been in intensive care. His manager, Charles Lago, said he died on Friday, 3 March, at a hospital in Burbank, California, with his brother Paul and twin boys at his … [Read more...]
Live: Alex Murdaugh murder trial continues with jury touring crime scene
Watch live from South Carolina as the Alex Murdaugh murder trial continues with the jury touring the crime scene. The jurors will be taken to the Murdaugh’s 1,700-acre Moselle estate. While there, they will tour the dog kennels and feed room where Maggie and Paul were shot to death. The visit will be carried out under tight security with no media allowed when jurors are … [Read more...]
Watch: Moment Chinese ‘spy balloon’ is shot down over Carolina
Footage shows the moment the Chinese “spy balloon” was shot down over the Atlantic Ocean, near the coast of Carolina. Video shared by Twitter users @ashlynforsc and @haleyewalsh shows the moment of the impact. The Associated Press say that President Joe Biden gave the green light to shoot the balloon down, hours after announcing that he was going to “deal with” the … [Read more...]
Moment Kevin McCarthy finally elected as House Speaker in 15th round after chaotic Congress scenes
Watch the moment Republican Kevin McCarthy was elected as the new US Speaker after winning the 15th round of votes following chaotic scenes in Congress. Mr McCarthy won by a margin of 216-211. Congress cannot function without a House Speaker, marking the role as one of the most powerful positions in US politics. Mr McCarthy was elected with the votes of fewer than half the … [Read more...]
Live: Kevin McCarthy loses 10th Speaker vote as rumours of a deal swirl
Watch live as members of the Republican Party reconvene to try to elect a house speaker. This follows a chaotic day as Kevin McCarthy failed to convince 20 hardline conservative Republicans to vote for him. Watch more from Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: https://bit.ly/Subscribe-to-Independent About … [Read more...]
Watch in full: Liz Truss resigns as PM after just 45 days in Downing Street
Watch Liz Truss's full speech as she resigned as prime minister of the United Kingdom after just 45 days in charge. Ms Truss said she had "informed the king" of her intention to step down on Thursday (20 October). Watch more from Independent TV: https://www.independent.co.uk/tv/editors-picks Click here to subscribe to The Independent: … [Read more...]
Hurricane Ian storm surge hits Florida
Hurricane Ian has roared ashore in southwest Florida, making landfall at 3.05pm (local time) on Wednesday as a Category 4 storm with winds of 155mph. Public officials urged residents who had failed to heed evacuation orders in vulnerable, low-lying areas to shelter in place as forecasters warned of “unsurvivable” storm surges of up to 18 feet in places. Florida Governor Ron … [Read more...]
Mikhail Gorbachev dies aged 91
Russian news agencies have announced the death of Mikhail Gorbachev, the last leader of the Soviet Union, citing a statement from Moscow’s Central Clinical Hospital, where he was undergoing treatment. Agencies reported his death on 30 August following a “serious and long illness”. He was 91. Gorbachev – a towering figure in 20th century history whose rise to power transformed … [Read more...]