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A Hollywood and Broadway legend Barbra Streisand will be awarded an Honorary Palme d’Or at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, organisers announced Wednesday, honouring a career that has spanned more…

K A rescue mission at a craggy seaside castle was about to go very wrong, and some of our favorite kilted heroes were getting heated about how to salvage it.…

A British fintech company Revolut on Wednesday said it had obtained a full UK banking licence from regulators, lifting restrictions on it competing with established retail lenders. “This milestone means…

A A van smashed through a security barricade near the White House early Wednesday, authorities said, forcing a temporary shutdown of the area in downtown Washington during morning rush hour.…

A An Irish-language singer from punk-rap group Kneecap will not face a terrorism charge after UK prosecutors lost a High Court challenge Wednesday against a judge’s decision to dismiss the…

N A UN watchdog warned on Wednesday that racist hate speech by US President Donald Trump and other political leaders coupled with intensified immigration crackdowns were fuelling grave rights violations.…

B One-third of women (35%) feel like they’ve been held back in life, simply because they’re a woman, according to new research. Perhaps due to their willingness to do everything…

M Ken Jennings has had his podcast’s YouTube channel temporarily suspended after the video-sharing platform flagged an old episode as “hate speech.” The Jeopardy! host has co-hosted The Ombinus Project…

C Exploring the benefits of in-home care vs. nursing homes When an elderly loved one requires extra support, you have a big decision to make — do you go the…

S Name: Jason Tuttle Age: 46 Political party: Republican Occupation: Broadband Director (retired), Lenoir City Utilities Board; U.S. Government Contractor Office sought (District and seat, if applicable): Loudon County Commission,…