UK deputy PM Angela Rayner resigns over property tax scandal
UK Deputy PM Angela Rayner resigns over property tax scandal, becoming eighth government member to quit Starmer’s troubled administration.
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Polish priest admits to child sexual abuse in France decades ago
Polish priest admits to decades-old child sexual abuse in Paris seminary. 14 victims seek compensation through French Church’s independent authority.
Tesla offers Elon Musk unprecedented $1 trillion compensation package
Tesla proposes unprecedented $1 trillion compensation package to CEO Elon Musk, the largest corporate deal in US history, tied to ambitious growth targets.
What is the French taxation model? Benefits and tax policy
France’s advanced taxation model combines progressive taxes with extensive social benefits, serving as a European welfare state blueprint for redistribution.
Surgeon cuts off own legs for sexual fetish, sentenced to prison
Vascular surgeon sentenced to 32 months for amputating own legs with dry ice to satisfy sexual fetish, then defrauding insurance companies for £466k.
Israeli forces control 40% of Gaza City amid escalating conflict
Israeli forces control 40% of Gaza City as conflict escalates, with 64 Palestinians killed in latest raids amid humanitarian crisis warnings.
Trump to rename Defense Department to War Department
Trump set to sign executive order renaming the Defense Department to War Department, fulfilling recent campaign promise and restoring historic military title.
Oscar Pistorius: Reeva Steenkamp’s mother suffers stroke
June Steenkamp, mother of murdered model Reeva Steenkamp, hospitalized after stroke. Oscar Pistorius killed her daughter on Valentine’s Day 2013.
15-year-old pilot aims to become youngest to fly around the world
15-year-old Byron Waller aims to become the youngest pilot to fly around the world, battling Crohn’s disease while inspiring youth to pursue their dreams.
Prince William and Kate return to duties with Princess’s stunning new look
Prince William and Kate Middleton make first public appearance in seven weeks at London’s Natural History Museum, with the Princess debuting a stunning new longer, blonde look.
Carlo Acutis: First millennial saint canonized by Pope Leo XIV
Carlo Acutis becomes first millennial saint in Catholic Church history. The 15-year-old Italian tech enthusiast who used coding to spread faith dies young.
CNN Analysis: Putin’s warm China reception threatens European security
CNN analysis reveals how Putin’s China summit threatens Europe’s security as Russia builds powerful anti-Western alliance with China, India, Iran, and North Korea.