F1 chief gives update on Qatar Grand Prix plans after Israel attack in Doha
Israeli strikes in Doha, the capital of Qatar, earlier this week took place just a few miles away from the Lusail International Circuit which will host F1 cars later this…
Charlie Kirk murder suspect arrested after Trump ally gunned down at rally
Tyler Robinson, 22, has been arrested over the shooting of prominent right-wing influencer Charlie Kirk, according to local officials. Father-of-two Kirk, 31, a Donald Trump ally and co-founder of youth…
iPhone 17 LIVE: Pre-orders for Apple’s new smartphones and best deals revealed
Happy new iPhone day to all who celebrate. After months of anticipation and rumours swirling around, Apple has finally unveiled its new smartphone series with the iPhone 17, iPhone 17…
South Africa reopens inquest into death of Steve Biko
Anti-apartheid activist Stephen Biko is seen in this undated image. Argus/AFP hide caption toggle caption Argus/AFP JOHANNESBURG, South Africa— “September ’77, Port Elizabeth weather fine. It was business as usual,…
Police share video of Charlie Kirk shooting person of interest. And, prices rise
Up First briefing: Charlie Kirk shooting update; Inflation Police shared photos and a video of a person fleeing from the scene after Charlie Kirk was fatally shot. Plus, inflation is…
Prince Harry makes surprise visit to Ukraine in support of wounded troops
Britain’s Prince Harry, right, arrives at a railway station in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Friday, Sept. 12, 2025. Railway of Ukraine Ukrzaliznytsia/AP hide caption toggle caption Railway of Ukraine Ukrzaliznytsia/AP LONDON…
Think You’re Smarter Than a Slate Staff Writer? Find Out With This Week’s News Quiz.
Welcome to Slate’s weekly news quiz. It’s Friday, which means it’s time to test your knowledge of the week’s news events. Your host, Ray Hamel, has concocted questions on news…
Why Trump Is Suddenly So Proud of His Ability to Confiscate Guns
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. As federal officials have boasted about their efforts to…
Are We Living in America’s Assassination Era?
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Most people would agree that the U.S. is experiencing…
Loving man, 62, drinks girlfriend’s birthday cocktail and ends up dead in bed
Wendie-Sue Dent insists she did not kill her lover, but the courts found her guilty of murder – twice – with her latest appeal rejected and her victim’s family insisting…