Current Affairs

The race to accumulate Bitcoin (BTC) is accelerating as corporations increasingly view the digital asset as a valuable addition to their balance sheets. Beyond publicly traded firms, private companies are…

Russian drones struck the southern Ukrainian port city of Odesa overnight, killing two people and injuring at least 17, Ukrainian authorities said on Saturday.A drone slammed into a residential tower…

The race to become the next James Bond has seen a major shake-up following the announcement that Denis Villeneuve will direct the next instalment in the iconic franchise. The acclaimed…

Kensington Palace has celebrated the value of “dedication and sacrifice” in a new post issued across social media. The post, prominently featuring the Prince and Princess of Wales, was issued…

Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has introduced a new kind of digital identity system dubbed “pluralistic identity,” arguing it could protect privacy while enabling fair participation in digital life.In a blog…

Everyone knows guns used by Canadian criminals are often smuggled from the U.S. Not everyone knows how — not like Naomi Haynes does. That's because she did the smuggling. A native…

Kaleb Cooper has been left “panicking” after Jeremy Clarkson revealed that Diddly Squat Farm will host one of the UK’s largest agricultural trade shows next year.The Clarkson’s Farm star made…

Prince Harry has been left out of the Royal Family’s latest message issued to mark Armed Forces Day.The Duke of Sussex served in the British Army for a decade, undertaking…

A man at the center of a massive crypto Ponzi scheme will spend nearly eight years behind bars after a federal judge handed down a 97-month prison sentence in Brooklyn…

There's a national overdose hotline that some Canadians call before they're about to use drugs. But the people dialling in aren't who you might think.Since the National Overdose Response Service…

JK Rowling has responded publicly after being featured in a provocative Glastonbury Festival installation designed to mock high-profile figures.The giant billboard is drawing significant attention at Glastonbury, with people posing…

King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium have been left stranded in Chile after their plane sustained damage during its scheduled departure from Antofagasta Airport on Thursday.The Belgian royals were…

Bitvavo has become the latest crypto exchange to be granted a Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) license by the Dutch Authority for Financial Markets (AFM), allowing it to operate across Europe…

The shrouds were removed from the brand new walk signals at the intersection of Portage and Main on Friday morning and the remaining construction barricades hauled away, as 46 years…

Nadiya Hussain has delivered a powerful response to critics who told her to be "grateful" following the BBC's decision not to commission further cookery shows with her.The former Great British…

Meghan Markle and Princess Eugenie's friend attended Lauren Sanchez and Jeff Bezos's pre-wedding celebration, which marked the beginning of the billionaire couple's three-day wedding festivities.Fashion designer Misha Nonoo, 40, was…

Real-world asset (RWA) tokenization on the Aptos blockchain has gained significant momentum in recent months, with the total value of onchain assets surpassing $540 million, driven by multiple deployments from…

Investigators have begun analyzing data extracted from the black boxes of the ill-fated Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner that crashed on June 12, killing at least 270 people, India's Civil…

Rick Hurst, the American actor best known for portraying Deputy Cletus Hogg on the CBS television series The Dukes of Hazzard, died unexpectedly on Thursday in Los Angeles. He was…

Animal rights charity Peta has sparked controversy by condemning Princess Kate and Prince William for breeding their pet dog, following the release of a birthday photograph showing Prince William with…

Key takeaways:Solana's DEX volume surpassed Ethereum’s, but overall activity remains far below the levels seen in January.Hyperliquid's dominance in perpetual futures trading weakens investors’ confidence in Solana’s long-term lead.Solana’s native…

After years of soaring prices and new builds, Metro Vancouver's condo market is showing signs of strain with projects stalling, sales declining, and developers hitting pause.Industry experts say it's the result…

Penny Lancaster has shared a heartbreaking post in honour of a late family member after revealing the sad news earlier this year.The 54-year-old former model confirmed in March that her…

Oslo police have charged Marius Borg Høiby, the 28-year-old son of Norway's Crown Princess Mette-Marit, with multiple serious offences including rape, sexual assault and bodily harm.The charges against Høiby, who…

Crypto exchange Gemini has launched a tokenized version of Michael Saylor’s Strategy (MSTR) stock for users in the European Union, allowing them to invest in the Bitcoin-buying firm onchain.“Traditional financial…

An Alberta judge has put on hold a provincial law that bans doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth.Justice Allison Kuntz, in a written judgment Friday, said the law raises…

Singer-songwriter Rebekah Del Rio, who achieved cinematic immortality with her haunting performance of Llorando in David Lynch's 2001 masterpiece Mulholland Drive, has died at her Los Angeles home aged 57.Del…

A charity has doubled down on its stance after gaining backlash for attacking Prince William and Princess Kate's decision to breed their dog, Orla.Peta (People for the Ethical Treatment of…

Key takeaways:XRP’s 90-day moving average of whale flows turned positive in May, hinting at renewed interest and a potential breakout setup for Q4.Wallets holding over 1 million XRP hit an…

Matthew Schaefer is a member of the New York Islanders.The club selected the 17-year-old defenceman from the Ontario Hockey League's Erie Otters with the first pick at the 2025 NHL…

If you're planning to be abroad during Glastonbury 2025, you can still tune in to coverage of the legendary music festival via BBC iPlayer. We've got step-by-step instructions to use…

GB News' Royal Correspondent Cameron Walker has provided his exclusive insight into engagements undertaken by the Prince of Wales, the King and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex this week.Sign…

Key takeaways:  BTC is consolidating within a descending channel, but weak onchain activity suggests a lack of momentum.Rising Core inflation data (2.7%) and sticky price growth reduce the likelihood of Fed…

Weather experts are warning that hurricane forecasts will be severely hampered by the upcoming cut-off of key data from U.S. Department of Defence satellites, the latest Trump administration move with…

Sir Bruce Forsyth's widow has opened up on her dating life eight years on from the death of her iconic entertainer husband.The Strictly Come Dancing legend died at the age…

Meghan Markle has sent a message of thanks to her supporters amid Prince Harry's New York trip.The Duchess of Sussex's annual As Ever newsletter was sent to her loyal fans…

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic Party candidate for New York City mayor, will be facing a field of candidates in November, including those who have previously taken firm positions on crypto…

The Canadian man who died while in custody of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement earlier this week was a "very polite, quiet, unassuming man with a very simple life" who…

Sir David Beckham has had surgery to remove a screw from his wrist that had been lodged in his forearm for more than two decades. The metal pin, inserted following…

Prince William welcomed Palestinian Red Crescent Society aid workers to Kensington Palace today, as he maintains his focus on the humanitarian crisis unfolding in the Middle East.The meeting comes as…

US President Donald Trump didn’t answer a reporter’s question on whether he would divest from his family’s crypto ventures in order to ensure passage of key cryptocurrency legislation, saying only…

Congo and Rwanda on Friday signed a peace deal facilitated by the U.S. to help end the decades-long deadly fighting in eastern Congo while helping the U.S. government and American…

Rock legend Sir Rod Stewart has handed Nigel Farage a surprise endorsement ahead of his slot at Glastonbury on Sunday. Stewart, 80, who was a lifelong Tory voter and Remain-supporter…

Prince Harry has appeared to make a dig at the Royal Family during his surprise New York appearance on Friday.The father-of-two made an unexpected appearance at the NEXUS Global Summit…

Digital brokerage Robinhood has launched micro futures contracts for Bitcoin (BTC), Solana (SOL), and XRP (XRP), giving crypto traders the ability to trade derivatives with significantly lower capital requirements.The new…

As food and aid distribution in Gaza continues to be plagued with violence and death, influential clans and tribes that have long existed in the territory are trying to secure…

BBC News presenter Martine Croxall is understood to be amongst those leading calls for strike action over the corporation's redundancy plans. Nearly 80 BBC journalists have written to National Union…

Prince William is unlikely to accept Highgrove House when he becomes King, according to Jack Stooks, who maintained the estate's gardens for 21 years. The former royal gardener believes William…

What is crypto mining on wheels, and how did Russian authorities discover it? A mobile cryptocurrency mining operation involves installing mining equipment, such as application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs) or graphics…

Masai Ujiri is out as vice-chairman and president of the Toronto Raptors, marking the end of a more than decade-long run that delivered the franchise's first NBA title.The sides parted…