Obama said Republicans were focusing on his Cheesecake Factory remark rather than the wider criticism behind it.

The week, the Windows developer said it would offer buyouts to 60,000 workers as it looks to curb costs.

Trade talks between India and the EU were first launched in 2007. They have taken nearly two decades, with a political announcement made in January 2026

Trump was gushing over Ohio Sen. Jon Husted’s body -- again -- when a heckler interrupted him, shouting about Epstein

Japan and the US have agreed to set up a Japanese facility to jointly produce advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles used in F-35 fighter jets.

Israel Election Results Live: Benjamin Netanyahu, greeting cheering supporters on Wednesday morning, called for a "strong government of the right" and said the "Jewish and Zionist majority must unite".

The defeated Brazilian candidate claims to be the victim of a coup d’état and political persecution, recycling unsubstantiated allegations of “electoral fraud”.

At OCBC and Holiday Inn Singapore Atrium, adapting roles for employees with disabilities has helped businesses tap overlooked strengths, improve communication and develop more effective leaders.

Israel Election Results LIVE: The figures, released by the Central Elections Committee, are based on around 90% of votes counted across 97.5% of ballot boxes.

Trump-friendly Fox News has predicted Democrats will take back the House, while the Senate remains ‘a toss-up’

Spain Train Crash Highlights: Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said he was "shocked" after the second collision on Spain's high-speed rail network this year killed 10 people.

The prominent law firm has been rocked by an exodus of high-profile lawyers, a failed succession plan and a scuttled deal to merge with a rival firm.

The outcome will have implications for US-Israeli relations, which have been dominated by the joint fight against Iran, stalled Gaza peace efforts and signs of eroding US public support for Israel

Sunshine Buns has successfully secured $7 million in Series A funding, allowing them to broaden their store presence. Founded by four friends using a family cinnamon roll recipe, their frozen delights are now featured in major retailers like Target and Costco. This new funding will support production and marketing efforts, and the founders attribute their success to local mentors and the nurturing startup community in Utah.

As peptide compounds like GLP-1 drugs become more popular, the Trump administration is easing access

Two high-speed trains travelling between Madrid and Seville collided in the second major rail catastrophe in Spain this year

King tides have flooded coastal communities, inundating streets and sending seawater into homes and businesses. Driven by the gravitational pull of the Earth, moon and sun, the exceptionally high tides began with this week's full moon.

While a caretaker government faces some constraints, experts say it retains powers, including over the war with Iran

The suspect had previously worked at the retail store with the victim before he was terminated over issues surrounding his legal status

CEBU, Philippines — US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth proposed the creation of an “ambitious” new US-Asean defense framework on Wednesday, telling the bloc’s leaders it could help them navigate “critically important” years ahead. The United States has been seeking to boost its regional defense partnerships in recent years, citing the need to uphold what it

The United States and Japan have agreed to establish a Japanese facility for the joint production of advanced medium-range air-to-air missiles, the Japanese defense chief said

Sara Cox took over as permanent presenter of the show on July 6, replacing Scott Mills, who was sacked by the BBC at the end of March

The influential Institute for Fiscal Studies think tank said the Budget’s ‘raft of fiddly measures’ would do little to boost growth.

The ban forms part of the Tobacco and Vapes Act 2026

A nicotine ban has come into effect in Scotland, meaning under 18s will no longer be able to purchase certain products

People on a range of incomes from £4,062 to £150,000 a year tell the BBC what they made of this year's Budget.

Properties where someone has died in tragic circumstances can have big reductions in price.

"I am the elected president, and the criminals who stole Brazil's election are part of a criminal organisation that has established a tyranny," Flavio Bolsonaro said as he slammed "electoral fraud".

Storrie is reportedly in line to play a villain in the Marvel movie.

A high-speed train has slammed into another that had stopped on the tracks in Spain, killing at least 68 people and injuring dozens in the second deadly rail collision this year. Follow our coverage.

The Bayern Munich manager has been discharged after being admitted on Friday

Spain is in mourning after another high-speed train crash – the second in nine months. Here’s what we know about how the crash unfolded, the casualties and the questions facing authorities.

With the majority of ballots counted, neither Netanyahu nor Gadi Eisenkot commands an obvious route to a 61-seat majority

Vance contacted Iran security chief Mohsen Rezaei to revive peace talks and avert a renewed American assault, according to the Wall Street Journal.

Dolores Huerta, the US labour leader and civil rights icon whose union work changed the lives of migrant workers, has died, her family said on Wednesday. She was 96. For nearly four decades Huerta was vice-president of United Farm Workers, the union she founded with Cesar Chavez, organising strikes and walkouts that won improvements in working conditions for the millions of men and women who labour in US fields. “We are deeply saddened to announce that our beloved mother, Dolores Huerta, has...