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Eric Trump has pushed back strongly against claims that he contacted UFC commentator Daniel Cormier to ask whether any fights at his father’s White House birthday event were fixed, after alleged screenshots of a message exchange began circulating online. The…
Warning: This article contains discussion of rape which some readers may find distressing. Marius Borg Høiby, 29, the son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit, has been convicted on two rape charges after a verdict in Oslo District Court. The court…
A 21-year-old woman has died after workers at a rope jump attraction in Brazil allegedly launched her from a 40-metre drop before attaching the safety rope to her harness, according to investigators. Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, who was from…
UFC viewers were left baffled after social media posts and pre-show hype made Tyson Fury look like a surprise presence at the White House, even though the historic event was actually built around UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn…
Sean Strickland appeared to be removed from Sunday’s UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, just days after saying he had been barred from attending. The UFC’s first-ever event on the White House grounds was held on Sunday, June…
Donald Trump’s plans for a White House birthday celebration tied to UFC Freedom 250 were disrupted on Sunday night after severe weather forced a delay to the outdoor event. The mixed martial arts card on the South Lawn is being…
Warning: This article contains discussion of themes which some readers may find distressing. A new Netflix documentary, Maternal Instinct, revisits the case of Taylor Parker, including the moment her fabricated pregnancy came close to being exposed by a gender reveal…
FIFA has confirmed that a referee who was denied entry to the United States ahead of the World Cup will still receive his full tournament payment. Omar Abdulkadir Artan had been due to take charge of fixtures at the 2026…
Shocking video captured the fatal moment a young woman fell from a bridge during a rope jump in Brazil after, authorities say, the safety cord was not attached. The victim was identified as 21-year-old Maria Eduarda Rodrigues de Freitas, a…
Rosie O’Donnell has posted an emotional update after making a trip to see her daughter in prison. In a June 13 Instagram post, O’Donnell said she had visited her daughter Chelsea in prison and described the meeting as emotional, reflective,…
Ahead of Donald Trump’s UFC-themed birthday celebration at the White House on Sunday, June 14, a new poll suggests many Americans are not on board with the idea. Trump is turning 80 on the same day the White House is…
A psychologist has shed light on what is known as an ‘elimination murder’ as Netflix brings renewed attention to the shocking crimes of Taylor Parker in a new documentary. Maternal Instinct, which premiered on Netflix in 2026, revisits the October…
Melinda French Gates has spoken about how she intends to use the vast wealth she received after her divorce from Bill Gates, outlining a major focus on women’s health and the wider rollback of women’s rights. The comments come as…
Kristen Welker has described what Donald Trump told her after abruptly ending their interview. Trump has long been known for lashing out at reporters and news organizations, especially when he is challenged. Over the years, he has repeatedly attacked coverage…
Donald Trump turns 80 on Sunday, June 14, a milestone birthday that he has made clear he is not exactly eager to celebrate. The date also coincides with Flag Day and the 251st birthday of the U.S. Army, giving the…
The US has opened its World Cup campaign in impressive fashion, and several members of the squad are earning sizeable salaries away from international duty. The team began the tournament with a convincing 4-1 win over Paraguay on Friday, June…