Five key takeaways from the German election
Friedrich Merz’s conservatives have won, but the vote has thrown up some fascinating stories.
Hamas says no Gaza ceasefire talks unless Israel frees prisoners
Israel postponed the release of 600 Palestinians, accusing Hamas of “humiliating” hostage handovers.
Roberta Flack: Killing Me Softly singer dies aged 88
The star’s other hits included The First Time Ever I Saw Your Face and Feel Like Makin’ Love.
Jane Fonda defends ‘woke,’ saying it ‘means you give a damn about other people’
Jane Fonda defended “woke” while accepting an award Sunday from the Screen Actors Guild Awards, a speech largely aimed at President Trump and the current American moment. Fonda, 87, accepted a Life…
SAG Awards 2025: Only Murders’ Steve Martin Reacts to Cast Win After Missing Ceremony
Steve Martin expressed his pride for his Only Murders in the Building costars following the cast’s big win at the 2025 SAG Awards, which he didn’t attend.
Apple commits to ‘largest ever’ $500bn US investment
The iPhone giant’s $500bn investment plan includes a new factory in Texas, as well as money spent on suppliers.
John Legend: US star defends Rwanda concert amid DR Congo war
‘We shouldn’t punish people when we disagree with their leaders’, he told the BBC.
Irish PM pledges more financial support for Ukraine
Micheál Martin says Ireland will “contribute more financially” to Ukraine after three years of war.
Video ‘Conclave’ wins top prize at SAG Awards
The papal thriller took home Best Ensemble Cast in a motion picture, while “A Complete Unknown” star Timothee Chalamet became the youngest person to win Best Leading Actor honors in SAG history.
Meet the Characters From CBS’ 1st Black Daytime Soap ‘Beyond the Gates’
CBS’ newest soap opera ‘Beyond the Gates’ marks the network’s first Black daytime soap opera in nearly 35 years
