Justices on Brazil’s top court are debating whether former President Jair Bolsonaro should stand trial for allegedly attempting to stage a coup against the current President, Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva. A five-member panel of the Supreme Court will weigh up evidence presented by the chief prosecutor, who accuses Bolsonaro of leading a plot to…
BBC Abdullah Al Nofal (left) and his wife Douna Haj Ahmed It was early December when Douna Haj Ahmed, a Syrian refugee, discovered the disturbing details of her husband’s detention in the notorious Al-Khatib prison – known as “Hell on Earth“. She was watching bewildered prisoners fleeing the country’s brutal security apparatus, on the news…
A bite of salad nearly cost Dustin May his life. The Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher shared that a salad he ate was the reason for his season-ending esophagus surgery in July. “It was definitely a life-altering event,” May told the Los Angeles Times. “It was definitely very serious. It’s not a very common surgery. It…
The divisional round of the NFL playoffs is on the horizon. Let’s check out the lines for each divisional-round game at DraftKings Sportsbook as of Jan 12. (All times ET) NFL Divisional Round Odds SATURDAY, JAN. 18 TEXANS @ CHIEFS (4:30 p.m., ESPN) Point spread: Chiefs -8.5 (Chiefs favored to win by more than 8.5…
A man checks his phone next to an electronic board showing stocks on the Heng Seng Index in Hong Kong on April 3, 2025. Peter Parks | Afp | Getty Images China’s Foreign Ministry on Saturday said “the market has spoken” following the U.S. imposition of sweeping new tariffs and called for the White House…
This month, Tripadvisor released its annual Summer Travel Index, which revealed the top trending international destinations for American travelers. The report found that U.S. travelers are looking abroad for both major cities and laid-back beach vacations, with 51% of travelers citing their primary reason to travel is to relax and rejuvenate. “It’s part of an…
If the third season of “The White Lotus” has you thinking that it’s time to plan a vacation to Thailand, you’re not alone. The hit HBO series — which returned to TV screens in February — has created a surge of interest in the latest locale where its eponymous fictional hotel is set. “After the…
Donald Trump Congratulates K.C. On AFC Title win … Months After Brittany Mahomes Support Published January 27, 2025 7:32 AM PST Not everyone was pulling for the Buffalo Bills on Sunday … President Donald Trump fired off a congratulatory message to the Kansas City Chiefs after advancing to the Super Bowl for a third straight…
As the NFL playoffs intensify, the Divisional Round brings high-stakes action and officiating that is more critical than ever. Keep reading as we’ll highlight the referee assignments for the 2025 NFL Divisional Round, showcasing these experienced crews tasked with ensuring fair play. 2025 NFL Divisional Round Referee Assignments Kansas City Chiefs vs. Houston Texans –…
More than a thousand people have been evacuated as Japan battles its largest wildfire in more than three decades. The flames are estimated to have spread over about 1,200 hectares (3,000 acres) in the forest of Ofunato in the northern region of Iwate since a fire broke out on Wednesday, according to the Fire and…
