Suspect charged in fatal attack on UK politician Ann Widdecombe

Police say a possible political motive is under investigation in the killing of the ex-minister.

Prosecutors in the United Kingdom have charged a 28-year-old man with the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a former government minister and member of the far-right Reform UK party.

‘Front groups and fellow travelers’: state department attacks US left over Cuba

As part of the Trump administration’s continuing attack on left-leaning groups, the US state department has listed several activists and organizations as “front groups and fellow travelers” for Cuba, including Hasan Piker and Amazon Labor Union founder Chris Smalls.

Donald Trump to impose 50% tariff on most Canadian goods, White House says

Donald Trump is imposing 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods in response to the country retaliating against previous US tariffs, the White House announced Monday, declaring Canada has unfairly discriminated against American cars, alcohol and dairy products.

‘It needs to end now’: Democrats urge Trump to halt Iran war after US troop deaths

Democrats have seized on the deaths of three US troops killed in Iranian strikes to urge Donald Trump to urgently reverse his resumption of the war with Iran amid widespread anxiety over climbing casualties.

Could ‘The Odyssey’ lead the 'apes' back home to AMC shares?

Options traders pile into AMC shares following strong box office weekend

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Asymmetric warfare. A long absence. Fierce loyalty. Of course, while many associate these themes with Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey," it could also aptly apply to the never-ending saga that is AMC and the army of "ape" traders.

King Charles III hails design of Cambridge eco mosque

King hails design of Europe's first eco mosque

King Charles III wearing a grey suit while shaking the hand of a woman at the mosque, who is wearing a smart jacket and green hijab.Image source, PA Media

The funniest game of 2026 is also one of the best reviewed

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The Mermaid Mask is a murder mystery full of lovable goofballs

The funniest game of the year is also one of the best reviewed

Detective Grimoire and Sally stand in front of a cauldron in The Mermaid Mask art. Image: SFB Games

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Judge pauses $110B Paramount-Warner Bros. merger

Paramount Skydance’s proposed acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery (WBD) has hit a roadblock after a judge temporarily paused the deal in response to a lawsuit filed by a coalition of 12 state attorneys general who argue that the merger would harm competition.

The new rules for building a career — and protecting it

Karena Plepel (left), Nicholas Jenkins (center), and Maahir Sharma (right)

Karena Plepel (left), Nicholas Jenkins (center), and Maahir Sharma (right) each invested time outside work to build and protect their careers.

Karena Plepel (left), Nicholas Jenkins (center), and Maahir Sharma (right)

You’ll never see Dune the same way once you learn this ancient secret

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The connections go far beyond the fact that they’re made for IMAX and feature a lot of sand