US shooting: Four dead at Alabama 16th birthday party Four people were killed and 28 injured in a mass shooting at a 16th birthday party in the US state of Alabama. Shots were fired at the Mahogany Masterpiece Dance Studio in the city of Dadeville on Saturday, leaving many critically injured. One of the victims named by local media is high school senior Phil Dowdell, a star athlete. The incident marks the 160th mass shooting…
Trump sues former lawyer Michael Cohen for $500m Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against his former lawyer, Michael Cohen, alleging breach of contract and seeking $500m (£400m) in damages. Trump claims that Cohen failed in his duty to act in his client’s best interests and made “improper, self-serving, and malicious statements” about Trump, his family, and his business. The lawsuit comes amid increased attacks on Cohen by Trump allies and as Cohen is a…
Trump says staff ‘were crying’ in first interview since indictment Donald Trump has given his first interview since being indicted on business fraud charges last week. Speaking to Fox News on Tuesday, Trump claimed that many of the staff at the Manhattan court where he was processed “were in tears or close to it.” He maintained his innocence and vowed not to drop out of the 2024 presidential race, even if convicted. The former president’s…
Kentucky mass shooting: Gunman kills 5 in bank shooting, live streams shooting on Instagram Five people were killed and nine others were injured, including a rookie police officer, in a shooting at Old National Bank in Louisville, Kentucky, on April 11. The attacker, identified as 25-year-old Connor Sturgeon, opened fire with an AR-15-style semi-automatic rifle and live-streamed the attack on Instagram. He was an employee at the bank and had no previous contact with…
The United States on Monday officially determined that Russia had wrongfully detained Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and urged his immediate release, stepping up pressure on his behalf
We live in a war zone and shouldn’t have to – Louisville, Kentucky shooting
Robert F Kennedy Jr to challenge Joe Biden for White House Robert F Kennedy Jr, 69, has submitted election paperwork to run for the US presidency in 2024 as a Democrat. He is the son of the late Senator Robert F Kennedy and nephew of President John F Kennedy. Kennedy’s campaign treasurer, John E Sullivan, confirmed the filing, but he is likely to be a rank outsider for the Democratic nomination, with President Joe Biden…
Donald Trump expected to plead not guilty in New York court Former US President Donald Trump is preparing to face criminal charges related to a hush money payment made to adult film star Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 presidential election. He denies wrongdoing. This will make him the first ex-US president to face a criminal case. Mr Trump has been consulting with lawyers at Trump Tower in New York City and his lawyers have…
A mass casualty event was declared in Little Rock, Arkansas. After a Tornado injures at least 600 as it tears through Arkansas capital
The girl’s mother entered her pet goat into a livestock auction but the family changed their minds and wanted it back.
Ex-US president Donald Trump indicted over hush money Former US President Donald Trump will face criminal charges over hush money payments made to adult film star Stormy Daniels just before the 2016 presidential election. A grand jury has voted to indict Trump for the $130,000 payout made to Daniels in an attempt to buy her silence over an alleged affair. The details of the case against him have not yet been released. Trump denies wrongdoing…
Kentucky helicopter crash: Up to 9 people feared dead after military aircraft crash Two US Army helicopters have crashed in Kentucky, with a number of people believed to be dead. The state’s Governor, Andy Beshear, said it was “tough news” with “early reports of a helicopter crash and fatalities are expected”. Local news reports say the incident happened at about 21:35 local time (01:35 GMT), and as many as nine people may have been killed.…
There was no immediate update on the status of the crew members on board, but state governor Andy Beshear said on Twitter that ‘fatalities are expected’.
Many mourners broke down in tears at the highly emotional gathering.
The grandmother had a panic attack following the shooting and was transported to a hospital.
The shooting occurred in 2021.
Nashville shooter sent a former classmate messages moments before attack The Nashville school shooter Audrey Hale reportedly messaged former classmate Averianna Patton before carrying out the shooting that killed 6. Patton received a message on Instagram from Hale on Monday morning, expressing feelings of depression and desperation and told Patton something tragic was going to happen and that she would be on the news later. Concerned, Patton immediately called the local sheriff’s office, believing it…
Female ex-student identified as Christian school shooter as six victims named Audrey Hale, a former student of The Covenant School, has been identified as the 28-year-old female shooter who killed six individuals at the Christian school. Hale, of Nashville, identified as transgender, according to authorities. The victims of the shooting have been named as Evelyn Dieckhaus, Hallie Scruggs and William Kinney, all 9 years old; head of the school Katherine Koonce, 60; substitute teacher Cynthia…
Alex Murdaugh was convicted of murdering his wife and son at the property in 2021.
They believe TikTok is spying on Americans at Beijing’s request.
More storms feared after Mississippi tornado Governor Tate Reeves has issued a warning that the US state of Mississippi may experience more severe weather following the tornadoes that claimed the lives of 26 people. Significant risks remain in some parts of the state, and hundreds of people have been displaced in the aftermath of the tornadoes that ravaged Mississippi and Alabama on Friday night. The Friday tornado was the deadliest in Mississippi in over a…
The blast on Friday killed five others.
Like Paris Hilton, thousands of US youngsters are forcibly taken from their home every year and sent to specialist facilities as part of the Troubled Teen Industry.
Gwyneth Paltrow ski trial: Actress’s team offers court security ‘treats’ Actress Gwyneth Paltrow’s legal team offered treats for courtroom security during her trial in Utah, but the judge rejected the unusual request following an objection from the plaintiff’s lawyers. Paltrow is accused of causing a collision that injured retired eye doctor Terry Sanderson and is countersuing, while he is seeking $300,000 in damages. During the trial, Sanderson’s daughter testified that he has suffered from personality…
At least 68 people across 16 states have been infected by using artificial tears
