Pedestrians react to the World Trade Center collapse, September 11, 2001. — Reuters A US military judge has reinstated plea agreements for 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and two other defendants, an official said Thursday, three months after the deals were scrapped by Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin. The agreements — which are understood to take […]
The Bank of England cut interest rates on Thursday for only the second time since 2020 and said future reductions were likely to be gradual, seeing higher inflation and growth after the new government’s first budget. The Monetary Policy Committee voted 8-1 to cut interest rates to 4.75% from 5%, a stronger majority than expectations […]
A contentious Swiss prohibition on facial coverings in public spaces widely known as the “burqa ban” will take effect on Jan. 1, the government said on Wednesday. Narrowly passed in a 2021 referendum in neutral Switzerland, and condemned by Muslim associations, the measure was launched by the same group that organised a 2009 ban on […]
Jakub Porzycki | Nurphoto | Getty Images Warner Bros. Discovery said Thursday its streaming platform Max added 7.2 million global subscribers in the third quarter. It marked the biggest quarterly growth for the streaming platform since its inception. Max now had 110.5 million subscribers as of Sept. 30. Warner Bros. Discovery’s flagship streaming service has […]
President Joe Biden urged Americans on Thursday to lower the political temperature after Donald Trump’s crushing election win over Kamala Harris, saying in a conciliatory address to the nation that he would ensure a peaceful transition of power. In a solemn speech from the White House, Biden also said the result should “lay to rest” […]
Shaboozey’s “A Bar Song” has skyrocketed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100, marking a milestone for the artist who is known for blending country and hip-hop. Shaboozey, born Collins Obinna Chibueze, has taken the music world by storm this year. Recently named to Time’s 100 Next List and nominated for two CMA Awards, […]
Covid inquiry Prof Sir Stephen Powis, national medical director at NHS England, was giving evidence to the Covid inquiry in west London. The most senior doctor in NHS England has said he was “personally terrified” that hospitals could have been overwhelmed in the early stages of the pandemic. Prof Sir Stephen Powis told the Covid […]
The Food and Drug Administration announced Wednesday that it would seek to pull a widely used ingredient in cough and cold medicines from the market, after the agency’s scientists concluded that the oral version of the drug is ineffective as a nasal decongestant. The FDA’s proposal comes more than a year after the agency’s outside […]
The Telugu-language action comedy Appudo Ippudo Eppudo is set to release in cinemas on November 8, 2024. Fans eager to catch the movie on streaming platforms can anticipate its arrival on OTT platform soon following its theatrical run. Amazon Prime Video is now the official streaming partner for Appudo Ippudo Eppudo. That said, multiple reports suggest […]
A pedestrian crosses the streets in front of The Bank of England illuminated by a ray of sunlight, in central London, on February 12, 2024. — AFP The Bank of England on Thursday said it was cutting its key interest further after UK inflation hit a three-year low and signaled more reductions, easing pressure on […]
