Taiwan detains Chinese-crewed cargo ship after undersea cable damaged | Taiwan
Taiwan’s coastguard has detained a cargo ship and its Chinese crew after an undersea cable in the Taiwan Strait was damaged on Tuesday, saying it cannot rule out the possibility it was a deliberate “grey zone” act. “Whether the cause of the undersea cable breakage was intentional sabotage or a simple accident remains to be…
Neil Gaiman: accuser files civil lawsuit alleging rape, sexual assault and human trafficking | Neil Gaiman
A woman from New Zealand has filed a civil lawsuit against bestselling British author Neil Gaiman and his estranged wife, musician Amanda Palmer, accusing Gaiman of repeatedly sexually assaulting her while she was working as the couple’s babysitter and nanny. Scarlett Pavlovich filed the lawsuit in federal court in Wisconsin, Massachusetts and New York on…
When my daughter’s pregnancy was on the line, it felt like history was repeating itself… | Life and style
It was a routine antenatal appointment with many weeks still to go until the birth. “Things aren’t quite as we’d hope,” said the midwife, a worried look on her face. “You need to go straight to hospital.” The date was 8 April 1992. But also, it was 1 August 2024. The bump in 1992 was…
‘We will protect our interests, however and whenever needed’: EU’s von der Leyen responds to Trump tariff threats – as it happened | Europe
‘We will protect our interests, however and whenever needed’ EU’s von der Leyen tells Trump European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen has been speaking at the EU Ambassadors conference earlier today, and she could not escape the issue of Trump’s threats against the bloc. Calling the relationship “the cornerstone of peace and prosperity” and…
Is Saquon Barkley’s season best in NFL history? Eagles RB builds case
Eagles defeat Commanders to punch their ticket to Super Bowl LIX The Philadelphia Eagles are heading to Super Bowl LIX after beating the Washington Commanders in the NFC Championship game. Seriously Seriously PHILADELPHIA – Did Saquon Barkley just put an exclamation point on the greatest season any running back has had in NFL history? Actually,…