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Move comes as spectre of political violence has grown in the US, with Trump facing two campaign assassination attempts.Published On 29 Aug 202529 Aug 2025United States President Donald Trump has revoked Secret Service protection for his political opponent, former Vice President Kamala Harris, White House officials have told several news agencies.The change revealed on Thursday means that Harris will lose protection from the federal law enforcement agency on September 1, according to the reports.Former vice presidents are typically afforded six months of Secret Service protection upon leaving office, but former President Joe Biden had quietly signed a directive extending protection…

State Dept cites Palestinian appeals to ICC and ICJ over Israeli abuses in occupied territory in justifying move.The administration of United States President Donald Trump has announced it is denying and revoking visas for members of the Palestine Liberation Organization (PLO) and the Palestinian Authority (PA) before the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in September.The announcement was made in a statement released by the US Department of State on Friday.“The Trump Administration has been clear: it is in our national security interests to hold the PLO and PA accountable for not complying with their commitments, and for undermining the prospects…

Sri Lanka is undergoing one of the most complex economic recoveries in its history. The country’s financial collapse in 2022 was precipitated by a toxic mix of unsustainable borrowing, poor fiscal management, and external shocks.Mass protests erupted under the banner of Aragalaya, a broad-based citizens’ movement demanding accountability, economic justice, and an end to political corruption.The uprising ultimately forced the resignation of the sitting president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa. However, following his resignation, the administration of Ranil Wickremesinghe recaptured power.Delaying calls for new elections, in 2023 the Wickremesinghe administration negotiated $3bn of support from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) under its New…

Michelle RobertsDigital health editor, BBC NewsGetty ImagesCalamine lotion can be used to help relieve the itchiness of chickenpox spotsYoung children in the UK will soon be offered a free chickenpox vaccine on the NHS. It will be added to the list of standard childhood vaccinations from January 2026, and there will be a catch-up programme for older children. What is chickenpox and how can you catch it?Chickenpox is a highly contagious disease caused by the varicella zoster virus (VZV). The virus is transmitted through direct contact between people, or through airborne droplets in coughs and sneezes.It is very easy to…

Rangers have sold Morocco forward Hamza Igamane to French top-flight club Lille for an undisclosed fee.The 22-year-old was bought by the Ibrox club from AS FAR in his homeland in July last year, scoring 16 goals in his debut campaign.This term, he has been limited to just three outings as a substitute after a long summer of speculation over his future.His last involvement was controversial, with manager Russell Martin revealing the player had refused to come off the bench in Sunday’s 1-1 draw at St Mirren, claiming an injury.Igamane has signed a five-year contract with the side that finished fifth…

FEMA did not respond to WIRED’s request for comment.“It is not surprising that some of the same bureaucrats who presided over decades of inefficiency are now objecting to reform,” the agency told the Guardian, which reported on the retaliation against the employees who signed the letter. “Change is always hard. It is especially for those invested in the status quo, who have forgotten that their duty is to the American people not entrenched bureaucracy.”The targeting of letter signers at FEMA echoes an earlier move at the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in July, when that agency suspended about 140 employees who…

Dario Vitale found the ultimate A-lister to help debut his first designs since taking over at Versace at a fitting location: Julia Roberts at the Venice Film Festival. The Oscar winning actress stepped out today on the Lido to promote her new Luca Guadagnino film After the Hunt wearing Vitale’s first look ever since taking the reins as creative director from Donatella Versace, who departed in March. Vitale offered up a daytime look that channels a ‘90s spirit courtesy of a tailored jacket in blue wool paired with a striped button-down and denim pans. Roberts accessorized the business casual look…

17 Cornerstone Insurance Plc has announced changes to its board of directors, with the exit of Mr. Emeka Anthony Ogbechie and the appointment of Mr. Ejakhaluse Zoe Omonkhogbe as a Non-Executive Director. The company disclosed the development in a notice to the Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX), shareholders, and the investing public on Friday. Mr. Ogbechie, who served as a Non-Executive Director, stepped down after his tenure with the insurer. His replacement, Mr. Omonkhogbe, was approved by the National Insurance Commission (NAICOM) on July 28, 2025, and his appointment will be ratified at the firm’s next Annual General Meeting. “This is…

Mukesh Ambani, India’s richest man and chairman of Reliance Industries, has unveiled an ambitious plan to build the country’s AI backbone through a new subsidiary — starting with strategic partnerships with Google Cloud and Meta. At the company’s 48th annual general meeting on Friday, Ambani launched a new venture called Reliance Intelligence, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries. The new venture aims to create a national-scale AI infrastructure, including enterprise tools and services for a variety of sectors. The move comes as India looks to catch up in the global AI race long dominated by the U.S. and China. “Reliance Intelligence…

Thailand’s prime minister has been removed by the Constitutional Court, plunging the country’s politics into turmoil and dealing a blow to its most powerful political dynasty. Paetongtarn Shinawatra was dismissed for violating ethics in a leaked June phone call, where she could be heard calling Cambodia’s former leader Hun Sen “uncle” and criticising the Thai army, amid worsening border tensions with Cambodia. The call, leaked by Hun Sen himself, damaged her reputation and critics accused her of undermining the country’s army.The ruling makes Paetongtarn, the daughter of former PM Thaksin Shinawatra, the fifth prime minister to be removed from office…