Man charged in murder of an Alabama mother, pregnant teen and 12-year-old boy – all found bound with zip-ties
Lisa Fields and her children Keziah Luker and Thomas Cordelle Jr. were found dead in their home on April 20
Day: April 29, 2026
Trump halts speech in awkward moment to praise Rory McIlroy’s Masters win at White House dinner
At a White House state dinner, Donald Trump broke from his prepared speech to publicly praise Rory McIlroy’s Masters triumph, creating an unscripted moment that briefly disrupted the evening’s formal tone. Yet despite Trump’s enthusiasm, McIlroy will s…
Paramount CEO David Ellison wants to release 30 films annually. History and Hollywood say it’s unrealistic
While David Ellison has set a lofty goal for Paramount to release 30 films a year, there’s no recent precedent for such a haul.
Appeals court rules against Evergreen in Savannah detention fee case
The ruling ends a six-year saga during which the Federal Maritime Commission had to decide whether it was a prerequisite that a port be open in order for detention or demurrage fees to be levied.
Democrats confront Hegseth for the first time since start of Iran war
US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth faced criticism over the estimated US$25 billion cost of the war with Iran, but dismissed their remarks as “reckless, feckless and defeatist”.
Democrats confront Hegseth for the first time since start of Iran war
US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth was criticised over the US$25 billion war with Iran, but said the comments were “reckless, feckless and defeatist.”
4 am fury, 24/7 gridlock: Trump takes world into long, hot Hormuz summer
President Trump has directed aides to prepare for a prolonged naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to choke Iran’s oil exports and force concessions without triggering wider conflict. This strategy is causing global energy disruptions, with r…
War Minus the Shooting: Sports and World Politics
Billions of people will watch the World Cup and the Olympics – academics should tune in too.
News24 | Nigeria’s leader battles security, political crises
As politicians gear up for the 2027 elections, millions of Nigerians face a worsening security situation. Analysts say President Tinubu’s recent cabinet reshuffle aims to rebuild public trust.
James Comey turns himself in after being indicted for alleged Trump threat over ‘86 47’ post
‘This time about a picture of seashells on a North Carolina beach a year ago, and this won’t be the end of it,’ Comey said in response to the latest charges