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Earl Spencer claims future king Charles stamped his foot and told him 'you're lucky to be inheriting so young' on day of his father's funeral

2026-09-20

The earl claims that on the day of his father’s funeral in April 1992, a frustrated Prince Charles told him that he was ‘so lucky’ to be inheriting the vast Spencer estate while he was still in his twenties.

California tech exec mocked for cringeworthy list of dating ‘non-negotiables’

2026-09-19

A Silicon Valley diva is enduring a riptide of hate after she posted a long “non-negotiable” list of qualities that the internet says sets an unrealistic standard for men courting her.

Turkiye backs Saudi Arabia’s security amid escalating Houthi attacks: FM

2026-09-19

Turkish FM highlights Turkiye�s readiness to assist Saudi Arabia militarily, as Houthi attacks intensify in Yemen.

Trump Faced Loss After Loss. He Then Turned to a Familiar Target: The Press.

2026-09-19

The president’s ban of three media outlets from the White House fits a pattern of using the apparatus of government to crack down on his perceived enemies.

New Jersey mom charged with obstruction after 'missing' son found hiding in her crawl space

2026-09-19

A New Jersey mother reportedly told East Brunswick police her missing teen wasn't home, but officers found the juvenile hiding in a crawl space in her basement.

'Trump's threats won't achieve results’: Iran conveys terms to US for restarting talks

2026-09-20

Iran has officially presented seven demands to Washington for resuming negotiations, emphasizing the need to conclude hostilities and unfreeze assets. Alongside this diplomatic approach, Iran is readying itself for potential US military actions, adapting its military strategy to prioritize naval…

Israel's president pardons a combat medic whose shooting of a Palestinian attacker caused debate

2026-09-19

Israel’s president on Saturday pardoned the combat medic who shot dead at close range a badly wounded Palestinian attacker who had stabbed a soldier in the occupied West Bank, a case that divided the country a decade ago.

The new lines of southern Lebanon

2026-09-19

The U.N. expanded the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon’s mandate 20 years ago to include monitoring adherence to a ceasefire in fighting between Israel and Lebanon’s Iran-backed Hezbollah — the militant group created in 1982 to counter a second Israeli invasion.

Consumer sentiment is in the dumps despite a solid economy. Goldman Sachs blames 'lower happiness'

2026-09-19

Goldman economist Joseph Briggs said broader pessimism in society may be contributing to struggling consumer sentiment even as the economy chugs along.

Palestinians Stream Back to Northern Gaza on Foot

2025-01-27

Israel allowed displaced Gazans to begin crossing a military zone that bisects the enclave after a deadlock over hostage releases was broken.