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California's wealthiest residents are said to be packing their bags and leaving after a controversial new tax proposal

The launch of Mattel's first autistic Barbie doll has been welcomed by campaigners as a step towards more 'authentic, joyful' representation

Protests broke out against clerical rulers who've run Iran since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, but were met with severe punishment
12 Jan 2026

Donald Trump previously admitted he wouldn't rule out using force to take control of the area

Dr Oscar Duke appeared on BBC's Morning Live to discuss the notion of a future pandemic

George Clooney has last laugh after Donald Trump slammed him for becoming citizen of another country
The Oscar-winning actor's decision at the Golden Globes was widely seen as a dig at Trump

The Tesla CEO shares 14 children with four different women
09 Jan 2026

The US president's estranged niece has slammed her uncle as a 'disgraceful' and 'despicable' parent

Princess Leonor has already commenced training for the royal role

Polls have shown that the majority of Greenlanders oppose a US takeover of the self-governing Danish territory

The plane landed in Washington DC on Tuesday evening (6 January)

White House officials claimed earlier this week that Trump is 'actively' discussing a potential offer to buy the Danish territory

Since the capture of Nicolás Maduro, global anxieties have been sparked about what the US will do next

Nicolas Maduro says he's a prisoner of war after being captured by Trump
08 Jan 2026
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The artist Bokunou created the clothing as part of an exhibition

The new Mirumi robot does way more than look cute and fuzzy as a bag charm

Jill M Jackson, a Mississippi spiritual leader, has a pretty decent track record when it comes to accurate predictions

The US will no longer support the causes

Four NASA astronauts may be coming home early due to a 'medical concern with a crew member'

The US president previously claimed he wouldn't rule out using force to take over the Danish territory

Renee Nicole Good, 37, was shot dead by ICE agents in Minnesota on Wednesday (7 January)

Fans of the long-running animated sitcom will no doubt know all about the lore surrounding The Simpsons' alleged prophetic powers
07 Jan 2026

There's been an increase in demand for 'second passports' and dual citizenship - here's everything to know about the surge

Donald Trump claimed he 'needs' Greenland for 'national security' purposes, as well as for providing mineral wealth to the US

