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HuffPostElon Musk’s Ex Grimes Speaks Out Following His Controversial Salute
The Canadian pop artist broke her silence on Musk’s one-armed gesture, making her stance clear.
- The Independent
Seinfeld memes go viral after Mark Zuckerberg’s reaction to Lauren Sanchez’s outfit
‘Get a good look, Costanza?’ said everyone in response to the moment
- Yahoo News Singapore
Pritam Singh says Workers' Party gearing up for GE2025 with enhanced candidate screening; Tharman, Wong congratulate Trump on his second term: Singapore live news
The Workers’ Party (WP) is taking steps to enhance candidate screening for GE2025 as Tharman and Wong express confidence in Trump’s leadership. Plus some of the biggest and fascinating news in Singapore and beyond.
- The Telegraph
From cruising to chaos: The story of Man City’s shambolic second-half implosion against PSG
It was a relatively sedate 0-0 at the half-time interval when Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola changed the course of the game with two bold substitutions.
- The Daily Beast
‘No Other Choice’: Trump Issues an Ultimatum to Pal Putin
Donald Trump has issued an ultimatum to his one-time ally Vladimir Putin, threatening him with retribution if he doesn’t make a deal to end Russia’s war against Ukraine. In an apparent effort to make good on his already-broken vow to end the war within 24 hours of becoming president, Trump took to Truth Social on Wednesday to try and bend the strong-man leader’s arm. “I’m going to do Russia, whose Economy is failing, and President Putin, a very big FAVOR. Settle now, and STOP this ridiculous War
- The Independent
Poll shows how America feels about Trump after his first two days in office. It brings good and bad news
Trump signed a slew of executive orders Monday night in an effort to swiftly execute his policy agenda
- CNN Business
Trump has tossed TikTok a lifeline. But China’s not happy
For many of America’s 170 million TikTok users, US President Donald Trump’s move to delay a legal ban of the popular social media platform was cause for celebration. But in China, where TikTok’s parent company is based, the reception has been less positive.
- The Guardian
Ruben Amorim ‘smashed dressing room television’ in rant after Brighton defeat
Ruben Amorim reportedly smashed a television in the Old Trafford dressing room in a furious rant at his squad after Manchester United’s 3-1 defeat to Brighton on Sunday
- The Independent
Sharon Stone reveals what Harry and Meghan are like as neighbours in resurfaced interview
The couple have reportedly become ‘local villains’ in Montecito
- The Independent
Scientists track intense radio signals from space to their origin – and are shocked by what they find
‘Just when you think you understand an astrophysical phenomenon, the universe turns around and surprises us,’ says scientist involved
- AFP News
Rubio, on first day, warns China with Asian partners
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio on his first full day in office Tuesday warned jointly with Japan, India and Australia against coercive actions in Asia, in a veiled but clear warning to China over its actions at sea.Rubio met in Washington with his counterparts from the so-called Quad a day after the inauguration of President Donald Trump, who has vowed to push back against a rising China.
- Hello!
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's middle child Fin is catching up to 6ft 2 dad in new photos
Jennifer Garner and Ben Affleck's middle child Fin is catching up to 6ft 2 dad in new photos together
- INSIDER
Ukrainians said North Koreans are so determined to avoid capture that one tried to take himself out with a concrete pillar
The paratroopers said the already-wounded North Korean ran "headfirst" into a concrete pillar when they tried to load him into a vehicle.
- HuffPost
Donald Trump Has Middle-Of-The-Night Meltdown Over Pastor’s ‘Nasty’ Sermon About Him
The fuming free speech-advocating president demanded an apology.
- The Independent
Former classmate arrested nearly 50 years after teen was found dead on the second floor of her Hawaii school
Detectives had failed to identify a suspect in the murder case for decades
- Cinema Online
Missing Chinese model Yang Zeqi returns home after month-long ordeal
The model is now back with his family after going missing in Thailand
- Hello!
Princess Sara bint Faisal of Jordan announces engagement – see stunning photos
Princess Sara bint Faisal of Jordan is engaged! See stunning photos with her fiance Ali Al-Sawaf...
- The Telegraph
Antony’s £85m transfer calamity is worst case of ‘Manchester United tax’
There have been frustrations within the corridors of power at Old Trafford down the years about the so-called “Manchester United tax”. In other words, clubs hiking up the price on their players simply because it is United registering an interest. The starker reality, though, is this a problem of United’s own making.
- BuzzFeed
Older Adults Who Never Got Married Revealed The Unexpected "Realities" Of What It's Like To Be Single Later In Life
"I am single, and I always was. I am 43 years old. I don't see a point in changing that. Most married people are miserable."