Japan weeps for Shinzo Abe as tearful mourners lay floral tributes to the assassinated prime minister Shinzo Abe, 67, Japan’s former PM and a towering political figure, was shot dead while campaigning on Friday Abe, the country’s longest-serving leader, was shot twice as he gave a speech in the city of Nara at 11.30am  Shocking […]

Ex-Whitehall mandarin Lord McDonald accused of ‘gloating’ after helping to bring down Boris Johnson Ex-Whitehall mandarin Lord McDonald sent a celebratory tweet after the PM quit The former Foreign Office chief revealed Johnson knew of Pincher allegations He yesterday posted a snap of Parliament at sunset, adding: ‘It was a good day’ Tory peer Lord […]

Michael Gove and Boris Johnson aides get into ‘heated altercation’ at summer bash following the PM’s resignation Key aides of Michael Gove and Boris Johnson got into a heated altercation at a  It came at a summer drinks party following the Prime Minister’s resignation Michael Gove’s special adviser Josh Grimstone accused No 10’s communications chief […]

Will Ben Wallace be next to announce his bid for Tory leadership? Tory MP Ben Wallace has a Conservative leadership campaign team ready to go The Defence Secretary is a favourite with some bookies to replace Boris Johnson Last night supporters said he was still discussing with his family whether to enter Ben Wallace has a […]

Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to just more than 20 years in prison Thursday for violating George Floyd’s civil rights when he knelt on Floyd’s neck for more than nine minutes while detaining him in 2020. The sentencing comes about seven months after Chauvin pleaded guilty to violating Floyd’s rights, according to […]

Elon Musk’s tumultuous $44 billion bid to buy Twitter is on the verge of collapse — after the Tesla CEO sent a letter to Twitter's board Friday saying he is terminating the acquisition. Twitter did not immediately respond to a message for comment. It is not entirely clear whether Twitter's board will accept the $1 […]

Driver who was so drunk he could ‘barely stand’ is spared jail after repeatedly swerving his van into oncoming traffic and smashing into a motorcyclist Steven Jones, 58, swerved his van into traffic before colliding into a motorcyclist Court heard Jones ‘was so drunk he could barely stand’ when he decided to drive The dangerous […]

ATHENS, Greece (AP) — Japanese former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was assassinated Friday by a gunman who opened fire on him as he delivered a campaign speech on a street in western Japan, shocking the country. Here's a global look at other high-profile political assassinations in the 21st century: — Oct. 15 2021: British lawmaker […]

San Diego Padres outfielder Jurickson Profar left Thursday’s game after a hard collision against the San Francisco Giants that left him hospitalized. The Padres updated his status on Friday, announcing that Profar sustained a concussion and a neck strain. He was discharged from the hospital overnight and is now resting, per the Padres. The team […]

Serena Williams has charted a path as an investor that leads with her mind and heart. Her latest move proves to be no different. The tennis legend famously backed Zigazoo, a social network designed to be a safe space for kids. The children’s social media app recently announed they raised $17 million led by Liberty […]