Top Australian radio host arrested over sex abuse claims

In the fourth quarter of 2024, U.S. gross domestic product grew at a 2.3 percent annual rate, down from the previous quarter but still resilient, ending the year with a 2.5 percent increase. Despite solid consumer spending and low unemployment, challenges lie ahead with uncertainty surrounding President Trump's new policies on trade and immigration, potentially leading to inflation and slower growth. While the economy faces pockets of weakness such as slowed business investment and a...

The Bishop of Liverpool has announced his retirement following sexual assault and harassment allegations made against him by two women. The Right Reverend Dr John Perumbalath stated that he did not want to be a "distraction" and emphasized that his retirement was not an admission of fault. Despite police finding no further action necessary and the Church of England investigation finding no case to answer, there were widespread calls for the bishop to step aside...

In response to a Washington plane crash, Donald Trump criticized the incident on Truth Social, questioning why it occurred on a clear night and suggesting it could have been prevented. Additionally, Trump ordered a military deportation flight to Guatemala for migrants, with each deportation likely costing over $4,675, significantly more than a first-class ticket. Controversial picks for high-ranking positions, including Robert F Kennedy Jr and Tulsi Gabbard, are set to face Senate confirmation hearings today....

This week, Chinese AI firm DeepSeek made waves by claiming its new AI model surpasses OpenAI's at a fraction of the cost, with their large language model trained for just $5.6 million. Concerns arose over the exorbitant amounts tech giants spend on AI computing infrastructure, leading to a $600 billion market cap drop for Nvidia. While DeepSeek's assertions caused investor panic, experts questioned the validity of their claims compared to OpenAI's ChatGPT, casting doubt on...

A 32-year-old male nurse in Uganda has died of Ebola, marking the first fatality since the last outbreak in 2023; the Sudan strain of Ebola was confirmed following postmortem tests. At least 44 contacts of the victim have been identified, including 30 health workers and patients at Mulago Hospital, with authorities urging Ugandans to report suspected cases. Uganda has experienced multiple Ebola outbreaks, with the disease spreading through contact with bodily fluids and causing symptoms...

Russian forces have been focusing their assaults on the town of Pokrovsk in Ukraine's east, which is seen as a gateway to heavily fortified areas still in Ukrainian hands in the Donetsk region. Ukrainian commanders reported a large buildup of Russian forces in an attempt to take the town, which has resisted for a year. Russian forces have shifted tactics, using heavy armor and vehicles instead of infantry attacks. Ukraine claimed that Russia lost 1,670...