New York: Two human arms and a leg found by schoolgirl in park
Two human arms and a human leg have been found at a park in New York. A girl walking to school discovered the “severed left arm” on Thursday morning in Southards Park Pond in the town of Babylon, Long Island. Her father then contacted police, who, after searching the area, found a dismembered leg. The […]
Iris Apfel, fashion icon and businesswoman, dies aged 102
American fashion icon and businesswoman Iris Apfel has died at her home in Palm Beach, Florida, aged 102. The news was confirmed on her social media accounts in the early hours of Saturday morning and by her agent, who called her “extraordinary” and said she was the personification of style. No cause of death was […]
Trump continues march towards Republican nomination with victories in Michigan, Missouri and Idaho
Former US president Donald Trump has won the Michigan, Missouri and Idaho caucuses, continuing his march towards the Republican nomination. Mr Trump’s last major rival, former UN ambassador Nikki Haley, is still searching for her first win. In Missouri, Trump voter Tom Mendenall told the crowd: “Every 100 days, we’re spending $1trn, with money going […]
‘Extreme’ blizzard hits California, Nevada and Utah causing widespread disruption
An “extreme” blizzard has caused widespread disruption in the western US – with more than 10 ft of snow piling up in places. Thousands of properties were left without power in California and Nevada over the weekend, while the state of Utah was also hit. The states have also been affected by heavy rain and […]
US vice president Kamala Harris demands ‘immediate ceasefire’ in Gaza, calling for Hamas to accept terms – as Israel ‘boycotts’ talks
US vice president Kamala Harris has said there must be an “immediate ceasefire” in Gaza as she called on the Israeli government to do more to increase the flow of aid, with “no excuses”. Ms Harris said a six-week ceasefire would get Israeli hostages out and get a significant amount of aid into the war-ravaged […]
