Gang behind huge cyber-attack demands $70m in Bitcoin
The gang behind a “colossal” ransomware attack has demanded $70m (£50.5m) paid in Bitcoin in return for a “universal decryptor”…
Boeing 737 cargo jet crashes into sea off Honolulu, Hawaii
A Boeing 737 cargo plane with two people on board has crashed off the coast of Hawaii after experiencing engine…
Bill Cosby: Accusers speak of shock and anger after conviction overturned
Bill Cosby sexual assault case US comedian Bill Cosby’s release from prison after his sexual assault conviction was overturned has…
US strikes in Iraq and Syria target Iran-backed militia facilities
The US says it has carried out air strikes against Iran-backed militias near the Iraq-Syria border in response to drone…
Afghanistan: Biden says Afghans must decide their own future
War in Afghanistan (2001-present) US President Joe Biden has said that Afghans “are going to have to decide their…
US government blocks Iran-affiliated news websites
The US has taken down dozens of Iranian and Iran-linked news sites, which it accused of spreading disinformation. Many sites…
Joe and Jill Biden announce death of ‘beloved’ dog Champ
US President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden have announced the passing of their “beloved” German Shepherd Champ, who…
Biden-Putin summit: US and Russian leaders meet for tense Geneva talks
US President Joe Biden and his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin are meeting for their first, highly-anticipated summit. The talks in…
Billionaire Mackenzie Scott gives away another £2bn
Billionaire MacKenzie Scott, ex-wife of Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, has donated another $2.7bn (£1.9bn) to a range of charities. Ms…
Teen who filmed George Floyd’s murder given journalism award
George Floyd death IMAGE COPYRIGHT REUTERSimage caption Darnella Frazier (third from right) films as police arrest African-American George Floyd A…