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A man has thrown conspiracy theory pamphlets in the air before setting himself on fire outside the New York courthouse where former US President Donald Trump is on trial.

The final day of jury selection for Donald Trump's hush money trial has served as a reminder of how tricky and unpredictable the process can be.

Taylor Swift's latest album has been out for less than a day - but fans and critics alike are already deep into decoding the meaning of her somewhat cryptic lyrics.

A British video gamer who faked a hostage situation leading to another man suffering life-changing injuries after armed units were tricked into shooting him has been sentenced in the first case of its kind in the UK.

The world's first known combat between a human pilot and a fighter jet controlled by AI has been carried out in California, the US military has said.

As the title suggests, The Tortured Poets Department is a break-up album, and one that doesn't disappoint in deconstructing Taylor Swift's failed relationships and old boyfriends gone bad.

"An anthology of new works that reflect events, opinions and sentiments from a fleeting and fatalistic moment in time."

Tesla has recalled more than 3,800 of its Cybertruck models following complaints that the accelerator pedal is at risk of getting stuck, US regulators have announced.

Taylor Swift has revealed her latest release is a "secret double album" - with 15 more tracks than fans were expecting.

The overnight events do not reflect well on President Biden.

The US has blocked a Palestinian bid to be recognised as a full member state at the United Nations.

Donald Trump described the hush money case against him as a "mess" after the jury who will decide his fate has been selected.

The Palestinian Authority first sought full membership of the United Nations in 2011.

Police in Los Angeles have said they are investigating whether Kanye West was involved in an alleged battery.

Meta's AI has told a Facebook user it has a disabled child that was part of a New York gifted and talented programme.

Sydney Sweeney has hit back at a Hollywood producer who said she "can't act" and is "not pretty", calling her comments "sad" and "shameful".

One of the most wanted US fugitives was arrested in the Vatican, with three knives on him.

China is hiding secret military activity in space, NASA chief Bill Nelson has claimed.

Travis Kelce has landed his first TV presenting role - hosting the game show Are You Smarter Than A Celebrity?

Sir Salman Rushdie has told Sky News he thought it would be "the end" for him after he was repeatedly stabbed at a public lecture in 2022.

US music stars Ashanti and Nelly have revealed they are engaged and are expecting their first child together.

Joe Biden has suggested his uncle may have been eaten by cannibals after his plane was shot down during the Second World War - as he said Donald Trump was unworthy of serving as commander-in-chief again.

Something curious is happening in Washington.

Crisis-hit Boeing has rushed to defend itself from fresh whistleblower allegations of poor practice, as the airline continues to grapple its latest safety crisis.

The US Coast Guard has released dramatic footage of the moment a pregnant woman was airlifted from a Disney cruise ship after suffering "health complications".

Metallica frontman James Hetfield has shared details of his latest tattoo - featuring the ashes of the late Motorhead rocker Lemmy.

One of the survivors of the Baltimore bridge disaster managed to escape because he was able to roll down his car's manual window, a lawyer has said.

Taylor Swift is one of the world's best-selling artists, a billionaire, and a record breaker. And she's just 34.

The families of OJ Simpson's murdered ex-wife and her friend will be paid from his estate, the executor of his will has suggested.

Sesame Street writers have unanimously voted to support strike action should a deal not be reached after two months of negotiations over pay and union coverage.