Bizarre new film uses AI to depict Putin wearing soiled adult nappies
Polish director Patryk Vega revealed that Kremlin agents had expressed interest in the film
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Venezuela’s Maduro takes new oath amid protests and international rebuke
Nicolás Maduro was sworn in Friday for a new term.
What’s next for Joe and Jill Biden?
Outside of politics, the Bidens have embarked on academic endeavors – something they may continue after leaving the president leaves the White House for a final time on January 20
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California Dems worry Trump will make fire aid political again: ’Such a wild card’
‘Even if we nominally secure some of these things, the money won’t flow until Trump is president,’ California Democrat warns
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In court with the '9/11 mastermind', two decades after his arrest
Legal disputes leave Khalid Sheikh Mohammed in limbo as the population dwindles at Guantanamo Bay
Gaza war death toll could be significantly higher, researchers say
A study in The Lancet suggests Gaza ministry of health figures over a nine-month period might be too low.
Pope Francis blames ‘fake news’ for Trump assassination attempt in annual papal address
The Holy Father said fake news 'undermines people’s sense of security, and compromises civil coexistence and the stability of entire nations.'
LA nurse defies evacuation orders to protect her home from looters: ‘Nothing here is good’
‘No one’s here securing the homes, so these criminals are coming and breaking in,’ the veteran caregiver told The Independent
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‘My whole city is gone’: As evacuations are lifted, LA residents are returning home to find nothing left
At least 10 people have been killed as the Palisades and Eaton fires continue to scorch the Los Angeles area
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‘The threat doesn’t end after Friday’: When will California’s dangerous fire weather finally die down?
Forecasters have given an update about what we can expect from the fierce winds over the weekend and into next week
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US to return $52.8 million in seized assets linked to Nigeria's former oil minister
The United States will return $52.88 million in seized assets to Nigeria as part of a yearslong corruption probe against former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke and associates
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When is Trump’s inauguration and how do you get tickets?
Trump and Vance will take the oath of office in Washington, D.C., on January 20
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Meta axes diversity programmes joining US corporate rollback
It joins Walmart, McDonald's and other companies in a similar move regarding diversity efforts since Trump's re-election.
Anger after fire evacuation alert sent in error to millions in LA
As many as 10 million residents of LA county may have received the text message warning them to get ready to flee.
Rudy Giuliani held in contempt of court for repeating false claims about defamed election workers
Trump’s former attorney faces contempt sanctions twice in one week
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Who pays for the presidential inauguration? These are some of the major donors
Inaugural committee set to raise more than $200 million, with any leftover funds likely to be used for a Trump presidential library
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The Trumps are ‘in talks’ to buy back their beloved D.C. hotel
Trump’s family company is looking to operate a hotel in the nation’s capital as president-elect once again prepares to enter White House
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Trump has been on a run of big wins — his own agenda push could end the streak
Despite some early wins, Trump still faces an uphill battle with his more significant policy proposals, Eric Garcia writes
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Passengers evacuate plane on snowy tarmac amid storm
The Delta flight, with more than 200 passengers on board, was suspended shortly after takeoff due to engine issues.
Scale of 'most destructive' fires in modern US history revealed
The fires that have been raging in Los Angeles County this week may be the "most destructive" in modern US history.
