Nigerian kidnap gangs drive big-time Nigerian farmers away
Some of those key to boosting agricultural output in Africa's most-populous nation have given up.
2023-06-11 08:16
Ukrainians remember Bakhmut, city of salt and sparkling wine
Residents share memories of their city, before its destruction in Russia's full-scale invasion.
2023-06-11 07:58
DeSantis gets his first gubernatorial endorsement from Oklahoma governor
Republican presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis earned his first gubernatorial endorsement Saturday from Oklahoma GOP Gov. Kevin Stitt.
2023-06-11 07:53
Conor McGregor knocks out Heat mascot in bizarre promotion at NBA Finals
Former UFC champion Conor McGregor knocked out the Miami Heat mascot in a midgame bit that went wrong
2023-06-11 07:47
Matt Damon and Ben Affleck production company asks Trump to stop using their work in video
The production company of Matt Damon and Ben Affleck has asked the Trump campaign to stop using their work in the fundraising videos. Former President Donald Trump posted a video on Saturday on his Truth Social platform that included a monologue from the Amazon movie Air in which Mr Damon plays the Nike marketing and sales representative Sonny Vaccaro, a film directed by Mr Affleck. The film depicts the story of Nike’s rise as a brand. “Money can buy you almost anything,” Mr Damon can be heard saying in the video as footage of Mr Trump is shown. “It can’t buy you immortality – that you have to earn.” The caption states “MAKE AMERICA GREAT AGAIN” and also has a link where supporters can donate to the campaign. The video was posted after an indictment of Mr Trump was unsealed on Friday afternoon, revealing that the ex-president has been charged on 37 counts in relation to his handling of classified national defence information after he left the White House in January 2021. A spokesperson for Mr Damon’s and Mr Affleck’s production company Artists Equity told Axios that “We had no foreknowledge of, did not consent to and do not endorse or approve any footage or audio from Air being repurposed by the Trump campaign as a political advertisement or for any other use”. “Specifically in terms of any and all rights available to us under US copyright law, we hereby, expressly give notice that in the case of any use of material from Air by the Trump campaign where approval or consent is required, we do not grant such consent,” the spokesperson added. “No matter how viciously they attack me, I will NEVER, EVER SURRENDER,” Mr Trump said in a statement alongside the video. “With your support, we will once again surge even higher and prove that our America First movement truly is UNSTOPPABLE.” Mr Damon supported Hillary Clinton in the 2016 election, later calling Mr Trump’s response to the riots in Charlotteville, Virginia, which included white nationalists, “absolutely abhorrent” in scathing comments to The Hollywood Reporter. “A lot of people, myself included, are really waking up to the extent of the existing racism, and it’s so much worse than I naively thought. I just feel naive at this point. It was shocking to see those kids — they looked 20 and 30 years old — in button-down shirts, with Tiki torches, walking down the street,” he said at the time in 2017. “I thought, ‘Those people are a lot younger than me. Who raised them?’ Again, I naively thought that, behind our generation, [another one] was coming with more awareness and inclusiveness, and that everything was getting better with each generation. And to see these young, aggrieved, white boys walking with their torches and screaming ‘Jews will not replace us!’ It was just shocking. Then the night that the president [made his] ‘many sides’ comment was absolutely abhorrent,” Mr Damon said about Mr Trump, who had claimed there were good people on “both sides”. In the monologue in Air used by the Trump team, Mr Damon says: “People are going to build you up ... Because you’re great. And new. We love you. Man, we’ll build you into something that doesn’t even exist ... But you know what? Once they’ve built you as high as they possibly can, they’re going to tear you back down.” Read More Trump attacks special counsel Jack Smith in post-indictment speech with bizarre claim Kari Lake issues incendiary threat to Biden admin over Trump indictment Trump news – latest: Trump rages at ‘joke’ indictment and ‘deranged’ Jack Smith in first public remarks Ivanka and Jared split over attending Trump 2024 launch – follow live Why was Donald Trump impeached twice during his first term? Four big lies Trump told during his 2024 presidential announcement
2023-06-11 07:24
Canada wildfire crews try to control the uncontrollable
Unprecedented fires in Quebec that caused hazardous smoke further south have tested firefighters.
2023-06-11 07:18
A California woman fell to her death at a popular hiking area while trying to rescue a teenage girl who slipped, authorities say
A woman fell to her death and a teenager was seriously injured at a popular southern California hiking trail during the woman's attempt to help the girl, who had slipped, authorities said.
2023-06-11 06:59
How much is Matt Blashaw worth? 'Build It Forward' host and registered realtor reeled in millions from HGTV shows
Matt has achieved success in his own businesses and television occupations, which has helped him amass much wealth
2023-06-11 06:45
Kong Yiji: The memes that lay bare China's youth disillusionment
A short story from 1919 becomes a code word for discontent among jobless graduates.
2023-06-11 06:22
US Acknowledges China Has Spy Base in Cuba, Expanded It in 2019
The White House acknowledged the existence of Chinese spy facilities in Cuba, saying their presence dates back to
2023-06-11 05:59
Smoky Air Returning to NYC, US Northeast After a Brief Reprieve
Smoke from the worst wildfires in Canadian history returned to New York City and the Northeast on Saturday
2023-06-11 05:27
Soccer-Manchester City beat Inter Milan to win Champions League
By Martyn Herman ISTANBUL Manchester City ended a sensational season by beating Inter Milan 1-0 to win the
2023-06-11 05:26