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US envoy tells Lebanese journalists to ‘act civilised’ – backlash

International August 27, 2025 at 12:26

A top US diplomat has triggered outrage and calls for an apology in Lebanon after telling a group of local journalists to “act civilised”. Tom...

Musk responds to backlash over gesture at Trump rally

International January 21, 2025 at 13:50

Elon Musk has caused outrage over a one-armed gesture he gave during a speech celebrating the inauguration of Donald Trump. Musk thanked the crowd for...

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November 5, 2025 at 10:45

ON THIS DAY: The discovery of Tutankhamun’s tomb (1922)

On this Day November 4, 2025 at 21:22

On 4 November 1922, British archaeologist Howard Carter made...

US government shutdown ties record at 35 days

International November 4, 2025 at 17:59

The US government shutdown on Tuesday entered its 35th...

Polls open- five things to watch in US elections

International November 4, 2025 at 17:50

It’s election day in the US. Polls have opened in...

Cyprus calls for stronger UN framework to protect journalists

International November 4, 2025 at 16:51

Cyprus has called for a stronger legal framework, the...