• World on the brink as Taiwan admits US troops are now stationed on Chinese border

    American troops are to be permanently stationed in Taiwan, according to Taipei, a huge move that will likely send tensions with China soaring as it president Xi Jinping covets the island.

  • US and UK unveil sanctions against Chinese state-backed hackers over alleged ‘malicious’ attacks

    The US alleges the individuals were working as a front for Beijing in an indictment and sanctions announcementChina cyber-attacks explained: who is behind the hacking operation against the US and UK?Hackers backed by China’s government spy agency have been accused by the US and UK of conducting a years-long cyber-attack campaign, targeting politicians, journalists and businesses.The operation saw political dissidents and critics of China targeted by sophisticated phishing campaigns, according to...

  • Moscow attack: Did Russia ignore US 'extremist' attacks warning?

    The attack on a concert hall in Moscow raises difficult questions for Putin at a time of global mistrust.

  • US parents: tell us about your plans to watch the total solar eclipse with your kids

    We would like to hear from parents in the US about what their children will be doing for the eclipseOn April 8, the Moon will completely block the face of the sun and the sky will darken for a few seconds as people in the US, Mexico and Canada are treated to a total solar eclipse.Some schools are thinking of closing for the day so people can watch the eclipse, with many places holding events in local parks and outdoor spaces. Continue reading

  • At Least 133 Killed In ISIS Terror Attack In Moscow After US Warned Of Attack

    Russian authorities arrested the four men suspected of carrying out the attack on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed at least 133 people, President Vladimir Putin said Saturday during an address to the nation. He claimed they were captured while fleeing to Ukraine. Kyiv strongly denied any involvement in Friday’s attack on the Crocus […]

  • US ambassador to Iraq: Moscow attack reminds us 'ISIS is a common terrorist enemy'

    BAGHDAD (Reuters) — The Islamic State still poses a threat in Iraq and the

  • Hulu on Disney+ officially launches in the US

    Disney today announced the full launch of Hulu on Disney+, delivering a seamless entertainment experience and increased value proposition for Disney Bundle subscribers throughout the U.S.

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    Hulu on Disney Plus Launches in the US

    Bundle subscribers can watch The Bear and Shōgun without leaving the Disney

  • Tell us: what is your experience of choosing to be celibate?

    Swearing off sex for a while is no longer the preserve of the religious or the radical. If you’ve ever decided to put the kibosh on canoodling, we want to hear about itA self-imposed dry spell might seem like a nightmare of deprivation to some, but for growing numbers of people there’s a certain solace to be found in taking an interlude from romance.Whatever your reasons and whatever form your abstinence has taken, we want to hear what led you to your choice and how it worked out for you. What...

  • US embassy ‘shocked’ by Moscow attack

    The US embassy in Moscow has issued a statement saying it is “shocked” by the attack and expressing “sincere condolences” to the Russian people. The embassy is advising US citizens to avoid the area where the attack took place. It has also warned that the US government is “severely limited” in its ability to help …

  • Tell us: do you subscribe to meal kits?

    We would like to hear from meal kit subscribers, as well as those who have ditched themMeal kit subscriptions have become part of the mainstream as home cooks, often seduced by big discounts, outsourced the decision about what to eat for dinner that night. They boomed in the pandemic but now big names like HelloFresh have seen a plunge in customer numbers as the cost of living crisis forces cutbacks.So have we reached peak meal kit? Are you a fan and if so, what do you like about them? Do you...

  • US sanctions Nicaragua attorney general

    The US announced sanctions on Thursday against Nicaraguan Attorney General Wendy Carolina Morales Urbina, accusing her of assisting the “ruthless oppression of peaceful opposition members” in the country. The Treasury Department dubbed Morales Urbina a "key actor in the Nicaraguan regime’s unjust persecution of political prisoners," according to a press release announcing its sanction. Morales