Penny Mordaunt, leader of the House of Commons, was the quiet star of the Coronation ceremony on Saturday. She carried the 17th-Century Sword of State into Westminster Abbey in the King's Procession and held it aloft for much of the service.
Ukraine has announced a significant victory in its ongoing conflict with Russia, as it successfully intercepted a Russian Kinzhal missile launched toward the Kyiv region. The advanced ballistic missile, which boasts a range of 2,000 kilometers and is one of Russia's most formidable weapons, was shot down using US-made Patriot defense systems.
Graham Smith, head of the UK's leading republican movement, was arrested today during an anti-monarchist protest held along King Charles III’s procession route in Trafalgar Square. The Metropolitan Police had previously warned via Twitter that they would maintain a “low tolerance” for anyone attempting to “undermine” the coronation day proceedings.
On Saturday, First Lady Dr. Jill Biden will represent the United States at the historic coronation of King Charles III at Westminster Abbey in London. Dr. Biden will be attending a reception hosted by U.S.
Vice Media, the once highly valued media company that was preparing to file for bankruptcy, could be rescued by a consortium of investors led by George Soros's fund and Fortress Investment Group. The deal would allow existing management to remain in their roles while keeping Vice founder Shane Smith involved.
President Joe Biden said on Saturday that he had informed the king of his plans to be in the United Kingdom during the summer for the NATO conference. This marks a historic moment as no American president has ever attended a British coronation before.
The UK government has given the green light for make-up to be tested on animals following a High Court ruling that determined it was acting legally in allowing testing. The case was brought forth by animal rights activists from Cruelty Free International (CFI), who argued that this decision violated the existing ban on animal testing.
In a recent interview, President Joe Biden firmly defended his son, Hunter Biden, who is currently under investigation for alleged tax violations and lying on a gun permit application. Speaking with MSNBC's Stephanie Ruhle in his first one-on-one television interview since February, the president insisted that his son has done nothing wrong.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that will enable the board he appointed to oversee Disney World to cancel agreements made by the company within three months of the board assuming control. This move is part of an ongoing feud between Walt Disney Corp. and the governor, with this legislation marking the latest effort by state officials to exert more control over one of Florida's largest employers.
President Joe Biden on Friday defended his son Hunter Biden against allegations of tax and firearms violations, stating that he had "done nothing wrong". The statement comes as federal prosecutors weigh whether to charge Hunter following a four-year criminal investigation.
Former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany has predicted that former President Trump's lead over his other rivals for the GOP nomination will shrink when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces a 2024 run. She expects the Republican nominating process to be “defined” by the primary debates with the candidates, but how the primaries will proceed is unclear.
E. Jean Carroll, a prominent writer and columnist, has brought forth a lawsuit against former President Donald Trump accusing him of rape and defamation. The trial, which began last month in a Manhattan federal court, is currently adjourned until Monday as the judge decides whether or not to require Trump's attendance.
President Joe Biden has recently stated that he is not yet prepared to invoke the 14th Amendment in order to avoid a breach of the debt ceiling. However, he has not ruled out the possibility of taking executive action if necessary.
U.S. prosecutors have requested a federal judge to sentence Stewart Rhodes, the founder of the far-right extremist group Oath Keepers, to 25 years in prison for his involvement in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021.
Tyrrell Hatton and Jordan Spieth were tied for the lead at the Wells Fargo Championship after playing the final four holes in 4 under. Hatton shot a 6-under 65 to move into a share of the second-round lead, while Rory McIlroy's bid for a record fourth tournament title hit a major snag.
In the wake of Shemia Fagan's resignation as Oregon's Secretary of State, a top watchdog in the state has come forward to defend the integrity of an audit examining its marijuana regulations. Records reveal that prior to her resignation, Fagan sought input from Rosa Cazares, co-owner of La Mota, regarding the planned audit months before she began moonlighting for the company.
President Joe Biden recently appeared on Stephanie Rhule's MSNBC show, the "11th Hour," addressing questions regarding his age and fitness for office as the oldest president in U.S. history. Despite concerns from voters about his ability to serve effectively, President Biden confidently dismissed these worries by challenging skeptics with a simple statement: “Watch me.” He encouraged the public to compare him against any potential Republican alternatives.
The Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) has given its approval to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority's (MTA) proposal for creating toll zones south of 60th Street in Manhattan, marking a significant step toward implementing the nation's first congestion pricing system. The decision allows the project to advance to a final, 30-day public review phase that is expected to result in full federal approval.
On Friday, Scope Ratings, a leading European credit rating agency, announced that it has placed the United States of America's AA long-term issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings in local and foreign currency under review for a possible downgrade. This decision comes as concerns grow over the country's fiscal sustainability amidst a climate of increasing global economic uncertainty.
Scientists are puzzled by the appearance of lancetfish, a large cannibalistic deep-sea fish species, washing up along the West Coast. These elusive creatures can be found more than a mile below the ocean's surface and have been discovered in various locations from Nehalem in northern Oregon to Bandon, approximately 100 miles from the California border.
Fulton County District Attorney Fani T. Willis has granted immunity deals to eight of the 16 alternate electors who convened to declare Donald Trump the winner of the 2020 presidential election, guaranteeing that they will not be charged with crimes if they testify truthfully. This comes after a new court filing stated that one additional elector represented by a different attorney also had an immunity deal already in place.
President Joe Biden has expressed his belief that Speaker Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif.) is an "honest man" ahead of a high-stakes meeting next week on the debt ceiling. Instead of taking personal jabs at the House Speaker, Biden criticized the deal McCarthy cut with his fellow House Republicans to get a debt ceiling hike through their chamber.
Human Rights Watch has reported the arrest of two New York residents, Lu Jianwang (61) and Chen Jinping (59), last month on federal accusations of setting up and operating a "secret police station" on behalf of the Chinese government's Ministry of Public Security. These arrests have drawn further attention to the international presence of such stations operated by the Chinese Communist Party across five continents, including Europe, North America, and Africa.