WASHINGTONΒ βΒ Before Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi departed for Washington, she told her nationβs lawmakers that her Oval Office meeting with President Trump on Thursday would be βvery difficult.β Actually, it was awkward. After a reporter questioned Trump about not warning Japan before launching his βsurpriseβ offensive in Iran, Trump said that surprise was the point….
Sharp rises in the price of oil and gas as a result of the war in Iran have set off an economic chain reaction which is already hitting people in the pocket. The benchmark Brent crude oil remains around $110 a barrel, compared to around $72 before the war. And a unit of wholesale gas…
Neil Sedaka, the singer and songwriter whose signature hits include βCalendar Girlβ and βBreaking Up Is Hard to Do,β died of atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease. The condition is caused by the buildup of plaque β meaning fats, cholesterol and other substances β in and on the artery walls, which can lead to events such as heart…
Angela Rayner’s return to frontline politics began in earnest this week as the former deputy leader set out the challenge in the upcoming May elections. “We are running out of time,” she told MPs at a party event. “The very survival of the Labour Party is at stake.” The intention is clear: Rayner wants to…
HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL, SOFTBALL SCORES Wednesdayβs Results BASEBALL CITY SECTION Arleta 7, VAAS 1Bell 12, Huntington Park 0Birmingham 9, Chatsworth 3Bravo 18, King/Drew 0Canoga Park 7, AMIT 5Carson 3, San Pedro 1Cleveland 10, Granada Hills 4El Camino Real 5, Taft 0Fremont 13, Stella 0Fulton 17, Panorama 6Garfield 6, LA Roosevelt 1Monroe 11, Van Nuys 1Northridge…
WASHINGTONΒ βΒ The Supreme Court broke new ground this month when it ruled the Constitution forbids school policies in California that prevent parents from being told about their childβs gender transition at school. But the reach of this new parental right remains unclear. Does it mean all parents have a right to be informed if their child…
UK unemployment has remained at its highest rate in five years, new official figures show. The jobless rate was 5.2% in the three months to January, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has said. Before last month, such a high hadn’t been seen since the three months to January 2021. The increases in the last…
Rather than chasing sequels and reboots, Netflix is betting its 2026 film strategy on a massive investment in original storytelling and a renewed focus on the theatrical comedy. The streaming giantβs need for original content is one of the main reasons Netflix fought fiercely to acquire Warner Bros. But even after losing the bid to…
Rwanda has demanded the UK pay more than Β£100m over the failed migrant deportation deal which Sir Keir Starmer scrapped in 2024 when Labour came to power. During a hearing at The Hague-based Permanent Court of Arbitration, the East African country claimed Britain owed the money under the agreement which was struck by Rishi Sunak’s…
Strong pitching, good hitting and solid hitting has led to a 9-0 start for the Sherman Oaks Notre Dame baseball team. On Wednesday, Malakye Matsumoto threw two scoreless innings of relief and had three hits and four RBIs in Notre Dameβs 11-0 win over Chaminade. The Knights are 4-0 in Mission League play. Dru Wilson…