Prosecutors’ star witness in the hush money case against Donald Trump was back in the hot seat on Thursday as defence lawyers tried to chip away at Michael Cohen’s crucial testimony implicating the former president. The trial resumed in Manhattan with potentially explosive defence cross-examination of Cohen, whose credibility could determine the presumptive Republican presidential…
Chinese leader Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin pledged to deepen their strategic partnership in Beijing on Thursday, in a stark show of their growing alignment as Moscow’s troops advance in Ukraine. Putin — whose delegation includes top defence and security officials — was welcomed by Xi to Beijing’s Great Hall of the People…
An American teen who participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media died from ingesting a substance containing a high amount of the chilli pepper extract capsaicin, according to an autopsy report obtained by The Associated Press. Harris Wolobah, a 10th grader from Massachusetts, died on September 1, 2023, after eating the chip….
The United Nations‘ top court has opened two days of hearings into a request from South Africa to press Israel to halt its military operation in the southern Gaza city of Rafah, where more than half of Gaza’s population has sought shelter. It is the fourth time South Africa has asked the International Court of…
The Slovak interior minister said a “lone wolf” has been charged in the shooting that seriously wounded Prime Minister Robert Fico and prompted soul-searching among leaders in the deeply divided society. Fico was in serious but stable condition on Thursday, a hospital official said, after the populist leader was hit multiple times in an attempt…
A small and unassuming café in a suburban Melbourne street is attracting a growing fan base thanks to its inflation-defying prices. At Café Perri in Carnegie, you can pick up an espresso for $2.50, while a cappuccino will set you back just $3. Owner Jimmy Perri says he is all about keeping prices low, and…
Commuters were left shocked after a man allegedly rammed an axe into a bus in Perth. 9News understands the man was a passenger on a Transperth bus on route 998, which goes from near the University of WA to Swancare, at 12pm today (AWST) Witnesses say the man got on at Morely train station, where…
Opposition leader Peter Dutton has proposed a two-year housing ban for foreign investors and temporary migrants in a highly critical response to the federal budget. Treasurer Jim Chalmers delivered his third federal budget and his second surplus on Tuesday, promising it would fight inflation while tackling cost of living pressures. Dutton tonight took to parliament…
A family in Sydney‘s north-west was startled when they found a large diamond python near their fruit bowl. The Kenhurst homeowners locked up their dog before they opened the back door to the lure the unexpected guest out yesterday afternoon. “We’ve got diamond pythons where we live,” Donna Sweeney said. READ MORE: ‘Large-scale’ data breach…
Supermarket makeup companies are giving luxury brands a run for their money, with consumers turning to more affordable options. Consumers are still spending big in the beauty industry, but they are turning to cheaper makeup brands, in part spurred by social media. Mother-of-two Rachel Manhuyod said buying budget beauty products was not only affordable, but…