One of the highest rated US TV hosts, Tucker Carlson, is leaving Fox News, the US media giant has announced. In a statement, Fox said that the network and Mr Carlson have agreed to "part ways". His last TV programme was Friday 21 April, the statement added. His primetime slot will now be hosted by a series of interim hosts until a permanent replacement is found. The brief, … [Read more...]
Elon Musk’s SpaceX Starship rocket explodes after launch – BBC News
SpaceX's Starship – the most powerful rocket ever built - has exploded in mid air after launching in its second attempt There were tense scenes as the launch at Boca Chica, Texas was halted with two seconds to go, before getting the final go-ahead minutes later. SpaceX staff clapped and cheered as the rocket slowly blasted off in a giant plume of smoke. #SpaceX #Starship … [Read more...]
Jack Teixeira appears in US court charged over Pentagon leaks – BBC News
Jack Teixeira has appeared in a Boston court for allegedly leaking confidential US defence and intelligence documents. The files included confidential information about the war in Ukraine and other national security issues. The 21-year-old - who had top-secret clearance - faces 15 years in prison if he's found guilty on all counts. According to US Attorney General Merrick … [Read more...]
Jack Teixeira: How damaging is the US Pentagon documents leak? – BBC News
Jack Teixeira was arrested by the FBI at his family home in Dighton, rural Massachusetts, after being identified as the leader of an online chat group where the documents first emerged. Dozens of leaked documents revealed US assessments of the war in Ukraine as well as sensitive secrets about American allies. The BBC’s security correspondent Frank Gardner examines the … [Read more...]
Gwyneth Paltrow trial: ski crash accuser gives evidence – BBC News
A man suing the Oscar-winning actress Gwyneth Paltrow has given evidence in her trial over a skiing accident seven years ago. The retired doctor, Terry Sanderson, is seeking $300,000 dollars in damages, claiming he suffered life-changing injuries when she crashed into him. Ms Paltrow denies she caused the collision and is counter-suing the 76-year-old. Clive Myrie presents … [Read more...]
Russia arrests US journalist Evan Gershkovich on spying charge – BBC News
US journalist Evan Gershkovich, of the Wall Street Journal, has been formally arrested in Russia and accused of spying. Mr Gershkovich, an experienced Russia reporter, was working in Yekaterinburg at the time of his detention. The Wall Street Journal said it was "deeply concerned" for his safety and vehemently denied the allegations against him. The Kremlin claimed the … [Read more...]
TikTok boss Shou Zi Chew to face questions at US Congress – BBC News
The head of social media app TikTok is expected to give evidence to the US Congress on Thursday over security concerns. Shou Zi Chew is likely to face questions on TikTok's relationship with the Chinese state, what data it collects and what it does with it. He'll also be quizzed on why several journalists were spied on by ByteDance employees - something TikTok has already … [Read more...]
Cincinnati Bengals Are Headed to the Super Bowl
#Cincinnati #Bengals #Are #Headed #to #the #Super #Bowl INTERNATIONAL: For the first time since 1989, the Cincinnati Bengals are headed to the Super Bowl and the Kansas City Chiefs are headed home after playing in the Super Bowl the previous two seasons. Rookie kicker Evan McPherson has made a 31-yard field goal in overtime Sunday ,January 30, capping an 18-point rally by … [Read more...]
New 6.4 magnitude earthquake strikes southern Turkey, trapping people under rubble – BBC News
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake has struck southern Turkey, weeks after a deadly quake devastated the region. Turkey's disaster and emergency agency Afad said the tremor occurred at 20.04 local time (17.04 GMT). Witnesses told the Reuters news agency there had been further damage to buildings in Antakya. A 7.8-magnitude quake struck the region on 6 February, killing more than … [Read more...]
New Turkey earthquake traps people under rubble – BBC News
Rescuers are once again searching for people trapped under rubble in Turkey after another earthquake hit the country, killing at least six people. It comes two weeks after massive earthquakes flattened much of the region and killed more than 46,000 people in Turkey and Syria. On Monday a 6.4-magnitude tremor struck near the city of Antakya, near the border with Syria, where … [Read more...]