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‘At my age, I can rant!’ Bernie Taupin on Elton John, hellraising vampires and competing in full-blown rodeos
Bernie Taupin releases his first fully self-written solo album, “The Sea Has No Mercy,” reflecting on his decades-long songwriting partnership with Elton John and maintaining anonymity despite their massive success.
BTS, Katseye Drive Hybe to Record Quarterly Revenue and Profit
BTS’ world tour drove K-pop company Hybe to record quarterly revenue and operating profit in the third quarter, with concert sales and merchandise driving growth across its artist roster.
‘Keep away from the doctor’: a visit to an influencer’s wellness event, where the advice could kill
Australian wellness influencer Barbara O’Neill, banned from providing health services in her home country, is conducting wellness conferences in the UK and Ireland where she advises against antibiotics, vaccines, and conventional medical treatment for serious illnesses.
Ferritin face: Can you really diagnose low iron from your looks?
Social media posts claim visible facial changes indicate low iron levels, but doctors say appearance alone cannot diagnose iron deficiency and blood tests are essential.
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‘Humanity is a privilege’: Umar Khalid on his six years in an Indian jail without trial
Umar Khalid, a Muslim activist jailed for nearly six years without trial in India, describes the psychological toll of incarceration and criticizes the Modi government’s policies toward religious minorities.
Founder of prominent underground church released from prison in China
Ezra Jin, founder of China’s underground Zion Church, was released from prison and reunited with his family in the United States on Friday, following diplomatic efforts by the Trump administration.
US charges Indian criminal gang leader with organising murder of Canadian Sikh activist
US and Canadian authorities charged 37 people, including imprisoned Indian gang leader Lawrence Bishnoi, in a multiyear investigation into murder-for-hire plots and drug trafficking that included the 2023 assassination of Canadian Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar.
Church of England votes against plan to rewild 30% of its land by 2030
The Church of England voted against rewilding 30% of its land by 2030, instead passing an amendment without measurable environmental targets, drawing criticism from conservation campaigners.
US launches strikes on Iranian targets a day after it foiled missile attack on American forces
The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian targets after Iran launched missiles at a U.S. base in Jordan, while partnering with Saudi Arabia to attack Iran-backed militias in Iraq.
Fringe Israeli settler group is sneaking into Syria to try to claim land for a Jewish outpost
A fringe Israeli settler group has staged multiple incursions into Syria seeking to establish Jewish settlements in a region Israel’s military occupies, though troops have repeatedly removed activists before construction occurs.
Pope Leo calls himself pontiff who ‘happens to be American’
Pope Leo, the first American pontiff, describes himself as “the pope who happens to be American” while emphasizing his role leading a universal church and advocating for migrants and immigrants.
Israel says it has serious concerns with Hamas disarmament deal
Israel has expressed serious security concerns about a proposed Hamas disarmament agreement, stating that Hamas remains committed to rebuilding its military rather than genuinely demilitarizing.
Trump optimistic Iran talks will reopen strait, and other developments in the Middle East
U.S. President Trump stated discussions with Iran are resuming to resolve the monthslong conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, though Iranian officials disputed direct U.S. negotiations.
Ethiopia landslide kills 14 at monastery ritual, search continues for missing
A landslide at an Ethiopian monastery during a religious ritual killed at least 14 people, with search efforts continuing for missing worshippers amid heavy rainfall.
Heating oil customers to get up to £350 compensation for cancelled orders
UK heating oil customers affected by Middle East conflict-driven price surges will receive up to £350 in compensation following a competition watchdog investigation into cancelled orders.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness has new rules — 3 changes borrowers should know about
New federal student loan repayment rules effective July 1 reshape Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility, excluding certain parent borrowers and introducing a new plan that doesn’t count toward forgiveness.