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White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett has defended Donald Trump’s proposal to give every adult American a $5,000 payment, arguing that the plan could be carried out responsibly despite concerns over its impact on government borrowing. Mr Hassett, director of the National Economic Council, said in a Bloomberg Television interview that the proposal was serious and could be advanced through a reconciliation bill, allowing Republicans to pass tax and spending legislation without Democratic support. He said the wealth being generated in the United States meant the administration believed more money should be returned to the public. However, he acknowledged that…

The Pussycat Dolls launched their PCD Forever reunion tour in Oslo on Thursday, as the trio prepared to bring their comeback to the UK later this month amid a fresh discount on ticket prices. Nicole Scherzinger, Kimberly Wyatt and Ashley Roberts performed a string of the group’s best-known hits at Oslo Spektrum, appearing in embellished nude bodystockings, lace-up boots and sheer pink costumes. Scherzinger also showed off her flexibility during the performance, executing a standing side split as the trio danced across the stage. The show came after the group’s North American tour was cut back sharply following weak ticket…

President Donald Trump led a Pentagon 9/11 ceremony on Friday as the United States marked the 25th anniversary of the terrorist attacks, with a giant American flag unfurled over the building’s damaged western side at sunrise. Trump and first lady Melania Trump sat on stage as the names of the 184 people killed at the Pentagon were read aloud. A bell sounded after each name during the solemn remembrance in Arlington, Virginia. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and senior military leaders watched the flag-lowering ceremony earlier in heavy rain, honouring the site where hijacked American Airlines Flight 77 struck on 11…

Luke Jackson produced a match-winning performance as Fremantle defeated Geelong by 14 points in their AFL semi-final at Optus Stadium, prompting coach Justin Longmuir to describe the ruckman as virtually impossible to contain when he reaches top form. The Dockers prevailed 18.12 (120) to 16.10 (106), with Jackson again proving decisive in the contests around the ground and inside forward 50. His display followed a similarly dominant effort against Geelong during the home-and-away season, when he recorded 28 disposals, three goals, nine tackles and 25 hit-outs in Fremantle’s nine-point victory. Longmuir has increasingly used Jackson as a genuine presence across…

A 52-year-old shoe salesman has admitted encouraging men to sexually assault women who were asleep, unconscious or drugged as part of an international online network. Darren Conway, of Enfield, north London, pleaded guilty to 11 charges at Wood Green Crown Court on Friday, including nine counts of encouraging sexual offences against women through an internet forum. The offences took place between 2023 and 2026. Conway also admitted voyeurism and possessing extreme pornography. He accepted that he had messaged another man urging him to touch his sleeping wife sexually and remove her clothing on several occasions. Conway, a father of two,…

Dan Schneider’s defamation lawsuit against Warner Bros Discovery over the documentary series Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV has been dismissed by a California appeals court. The Second District Court of Appeal overturned a November 2024 ruling that had allowed the former Nickelodeon producer’s case to proceed, finding that he had not shown a likelihood of succeeding with his claims. Schneider sued in 2024, arguing that the documentary falsely implied he had been involved in the sexual abuse of child actors who appeared in programmes he oversaw. Warner Bros Discovery, Sony and producers Mary Robertson and Emma…

Martin O’Neill has revealed Celtic were given a “general behaviour” warning by Police Scotland before Sunday’s Old Firm League Cup quarter-final against Rangers at Ibrox. The meeting took place on Friday and came ahead of the first competitive meeting between the Glasgow clubs since disorder marred their Scottish Cup quarter-final at the same stadium on 8 March. There will be no Celtic supporters inside Ibrox for Sunday’s match, which is due to take place on 13 September, after the SPFL confirmed that Rangers and Celtic will play without away fans in their league and cup fixtures for the remainder of…

President Donald Trump led a ceremony at the Pentagon on Friday to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, as the United States remembered the nearly 3,000 people killed in the coordinated hijackings. Trump and first lady Melania Trump watched from the stage as the names of the 184 victims killed at the Pentagon were read aloud. A bell sounded after each name during the solemn observance. Earlier, in heavy rain at sunrise, Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and senior military leaders witnessed a huge American flag being unfurled over the section of the building struck by American Airlines…

US President Donald Trump has led commemorations marking the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, attending a ceremony at the Pentagon where the names of 184 victims were read aloud. Mr Trump and first lady Melania Trump joined Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and senior military officials at the building struck by American Airlines Flight 77 on September 11, 2001. The attack killed people aboard the aircraft and inside the Pentagon, forming part of a coordinated assault that claimed 2,977 lives. Before the ceremony, a huge American flag was unfurled across the Pentagon in heavy rain at daybreak. The event…

The first arrest in connection with anti-migrant protests in Portsmouth has been confirmed by Hampshire Constabulary. A person was detained on suspicion of offences linked to the demonstrations, with police saying inquiries are ongoing and no charges have yet been announced. The force would not release further information about the detainee’s identity or the exact nature of any alleged offences as the investigation continues. The development marks the first known action taken by authorities in relation to the protests in the city.