The 1,000-year-old embroidery depicts the Norman invasion of England in 1066. The artwork depicts events leading up to the bloody Battle of Hastings in October 1066, when William, Duke of Normandy, defeats King Harold's Anglo-Saxon army. The piece, stitched in wool thread on linen fabric, was commissioned by Bishop Odo of Bayeux.
Yemeni government forces have launched airstrikes targeting Houthi reinforcements west of Taiz. The Houthis' advance on Mokha potentially gives Iran leverage in its negotiations with the U.S., an analyst says. The Yemeni government military has urged civilians to avoid roads between Taiz and Mokhia.
Vice President JD Vance suggested in a Fox News interview that U.S. tariff revenue could pay for the so-called "Trump dividend" Vance likened the payments to a corporation’s distributions to shareholders, citing “our tremendous strength and success economically” The president also said on Truth Social in November 2025 that he would pay a "dividend of at least $2,000" to "everyone."
Family of Oyo Nyimba, the late king of Tooro, have rejected a decision by royal clan elders to appoint a prominent television news anchor to succeed him. They say the king's will had indicated an unnamed heir. But clan representatives have responded that reports of King Oyo having a son were not enough.
Abdul El-Sayed is a Democrat running for the U.S. Senate in Michigan. Republicans linked him to far-left Twitch streamer Hasan Piker, who has campaigned with him. The day before the 25th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, GOP speakers repeatedly invoked those remarks.
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Yemeni government forces have launched airstrikes targeting Houthi reinforcements west of Taiz. The Houthis' advance on Mokha potentially gives Iran leverage in its negotiations with the U.S., an analyst says. The Yemeni government military has urged civilians to avoid roads between Taiz and Mokhia.
The U.S. Supreme Court has approved a new map of the state's congressional districts. The map was drawn by a team of experts. The new map will be submitted to the state legislature for approval. The state legislature will then vote on whether to approve the new map or not. The decision will be made in the fall.
Turning Point USA is reportedly "livid" about the Republican Party's Trump-a-Palooza. The movement, founded by late activist Charlie Kirk, is widely credited with playing a major role in putting Donald Trump, 80, in the White House in 2024. The president staged the event to fire up Republicans with just 54 days until the midterms, but it falls on the first day of the convention.
Democratic candidate for Michigan governor Jocelyn Benson is responding to a political ad from Rep. John James. James claims she stands with those who say "America Deserved 9/11" Michigan Senate Leader Aric Nesbitt also criticized Benson, asking why she hasn't endorsed Republican Senate candidate Mike Rogers.
Tano Tijerina is challenging Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar in Texas' 28th Congressional District. "I'm a Bible thumping, Jesus loving... cowboy that's gonna fight like Hell for South Texas," he says. "It was like a religion," he adds.
Vice President JD Vance gave a speech at the GOP Midterm Convention. Vance said that the Democrats have become such a nightmare. Vance also said that he hoped that Charlie Kirk's children would understand what he was trying to say to them. The full speech is here:. WATCH: Vice PresidentJD Vance's 2026 Republican Convention speech IN FULL pic.twitter.com/rsxa9sks1d— Republica.a.
The Justice Department has initiated a criminal investigation into allegations that the Los Angeles Clippers used secret endorsement deals to boost its star player Kawhi Leonard's income. The league suspended the team's billionaire owner Steve Ballmer for a year. The Clippers were also hit with a $30 million fine and stripped of five first-round draft picks from the 2029, 2030.
Broadcom's networking business accounts for 30% of AI chip revenue. Analysts say politicization of the AI buildout has complicated the outlook for Broadcom. Broadcom released better-than-expected quarterly earnings per share (EPS) and revenue and provided a strong multiyear sales forecast for its AI business.
The mission in Indonesia marked the first known overseas firefighting operation carried out by the Japan Self-Defense Forces. Japan’s firefighting efforts will support Indonesian authorities in reaching areas that are difficult for ground teams to access. The three CH-47 Chinook helicopters from Japan will start conducting firefighting op.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said she hated the governments and policies of President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. "I have said repeatedly I love Israel and I hate Netanyahu's government and his policies," Clinton said. "President Trump has a strong relationship with Prime Minister Netanyahu, and Israel has always been a great ally to the United States," she said.
Twelve people were rescued from the ship, and five others were taken to hospital. A total of 42 people had been on the vessel, and 12 of them were safely evacuated. The ship was docked for repairs at the Beihai Shipbuilding Co. at the port of Qingdao.
A declassified military intelligence document from July 30 stated that it is "highly likely that the Moroccan authorities are not actively encouraging the migratory wave" "It cannot be ruled out that Morocco may attempt to exploit the situation that has arisen in Ceuta to further its strategic interests," the report went on.
Sports betting network VSiN is expanding its live broadcast slate for Thursday Night Football by bringing on former NFL star Keyshawn Johnson. Johnson will join host Patrick Meagher as a betting analyst for a dedicated live "BetCast" program. Johnson's playing pedigree, paired with his broadcasting resume, gives the show instant credibility.
Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons. The application sought money to study chikungunya, a mosquito-borne virus that brings months of pain and has no cure. The grant was aimed at the virus' transmissibility and immune evasion properties.
U.S. blacklists "Tiguerones" as terror group while in Quito. Rubio announced the designation of one Ecuadorian gang, Los Tiguerones, as a "terrorist organization" and sanctions against seven Ecuadoran former officials. The State Department says the gang is linked to narcotrafficking and other illicit activity.
The ferry was carrying 117 passengers and 17 crew members when it became engulfed in flames. Atienza Interisland Ferries, the owner of the vessel, said it was "devastated" by the incident. Search and rescue operations are ongoing, with five people confirmed dead and 43 people rescued.
Researchers combined biochemical and archaeological evidence to trace the prehistoric roots of betel nut. Findings suggest our ancestors were using psychoactive substances 25,000 years ago. It was previously understood that the first traditions of psychoactive drug use arose after the Neolithic advent of farming.Betel nut is a drug used throughout much of the Asia-Pacific region today.
Trump promises $5,000 dividend checks once again. Trump has previously made similar claims about dividend and rebate checks that were never issued. On Dec. 18, 2025, the president announced he was sending $1,776 checks, called "Warrior dividends," to the nation's 1.45 million service members before Christmas.
I think there's going to be more of these intermittent pullbacks but not a serious correction. Investors start nibbling at that dip, but then more pullback as the tensions escalate. I'd say if the next month and a half to two months, these days when the market is down 300 to 500 points, a little bit of bounce back.
President Donald Trump announced his administration would send $500 "rebate checks" to people who he said were "wrongly overcharged through Obamacare" It is his latest vow to send direct payments to Americans after making the extraordinary promise a day earlier to pay Americans $5,000 each if Republicans hold on to their majorities in the House and Senate.
The Australian War Memorial's Afghanistan Gallery opens with the attacks on the Twin Towers by al-Qaeda which became the catalyst for Australia's 20-year involvement in Afghanistan. Major David Bergman, who is still a reservist in the Army, has a unique insight to the war. The Afghanistan Gallery is the first draft of our military history, says Major Bergman.
Yemen's Houthis have been attacking Saudi Arabia's oil facilities. The Houthis want to stop the flow of oil through the Red Sea and the Bab el-Mandeb strait. The Saudis have been pounding the Houthis with airstrikes in response to the attacks. The conflict could affect global oil supplies.
The final photograph of King Harald of Norway has been released. The image shows the monarch as a young man on a sailing boat. The photo was taken on the same day he was laid to rest in Oslo, Norway. It is the first time the image has been published since the death of the king.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio pledged Thursday that the U.S. would not take military action against narcotics traffickers in Latin American countries without the approval of its allies. His comments came shortly after Peru announced that Peru had joined the "Shield of the Americas," a U.s.-led coalition of like-minded countries.
'Technical issue' at air traffic control is causing disruption to flights. Nats say they are investigating the issue, which is impacting flights. Cardiff Airport says the issue is affecting departures across parts of the UK. Manchester Airport says there may be delays to some flights from the airport. The issue is being investigated by Nats and AGS, a spokesperson said.
Iran-backed Houthis have attacked Saudi oil facilities and international shipping lanes in the Red Sea. The Houthis are stronger militarily than Yemen’s national government, which has been rearming and restructuring with Saudi backing. The timing of the latest offensive by the Houthis is related to deteriorating economic and humanitarian conditions in Houthi-controlled parts of Yemen.
Russian jet-powered drones struck Kyiv early on Sept. 10, injuring four people and damaging a gas station. A day earlier, one person was killed and at least 17 others injured after Russian drones struck residential buildings and other sites across Kyiv. It has not been confirmed which type of weapon Russia used in the attack, but videos suggest at least one drone struck after the initial explosion.