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Paedophile who abused six children was caught after sick photo he posted onto the 'dark web' showed his knuckles

2026-10-20

Darren Welsby, 48, was identified as a sex abuser from images he uploaded on a hidden part of the internet and on an adult pornography site.

'Russia is a big machine': Trump says Ukraine 'has to want' to settle war with Putin

2026-10-21

US president Trump pointed to Russia’s ability to sustain its military campaign and capture territory, portraying Moscow as having the upper hand in the conflict. “Russia is a big machine - they just keep grinding forward, and that’s what they’ve done. They’ve taken a…

Gavin Newsom saddled Californians with $14B in new taxes in final years as governor: report

2026-10-20

Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic lawmakers have approved measures during the last two-year legislative session that will raise taxes and fees by an estimated $14.3 billion annually, according to a new report.

Photos: Qatar holds biennial Milipol homeland security exhibition

2026-10-20

Qatar and France sign a three-year action plan for security cooperation on the sidelines of the Milipol exhibition.

Salem's witch trial history continues to charm Halloween tourists as town marks 400th anniversary

2026-10-20

An orange glow emanates from a smoke-enveloped alleyway on Derby Street in Salem, Massachusetts.

If Democrats Win Congress, Could the G.O.P. Refuse to Seat Them?

2026-10-20

A changing of the congressional guard in January could leave room for meddling, though most legal scholars doubt it would happen.

NY cop calls for police protections after protester he arrested showed up to his house, harassed his family

2026-10-20

Louis Civello says a protester he arrested tracked down his home address and showed up with a billboard truck to terrorize his family in Suffolk County.

Vanessa Kerry is the new WHO envoy for health resilience. What's on her to-do list?

2026-10-20

A respected figure in the world of global health, Dr. Kerry takes on a new responsibility. She says it’s challenging but not “daunting.”

Here's what to expect when Netflix reports earnings after the bell

2026-10-20

Investors will be looking for updates on Netflix’s ad-supported business, engagement metrics and how the streaming giant continues to view potential M&A.

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.