A convicted murderer on the run after breaking out of prison was shot at by a homeowner who found him in his garage stealing a rifle, US authorities said. Hundreds of state and local police along with federal agents are searching for 34-year-old Brazilian Danelo Cavalcante following his escape from...
Dozens of bags found containing human remains in Mexico
Forty-five bags containing human remains have been found in central Mexico, authorities have said. The bags were found in a gorge on the outskirts of Guadalajara, according to the state prosecutor's office in Jalisco, which added the remains were from both men and women. They were found while authorities were...
AI drone ‘kills’ human operator during ‘simulation’ – which US Air Force says didn’t take place
An AI-controlled drone "killed" its human operator in a simulated test reportedly staged by the US military - which denies such a test ever took place. It turned on its operator to stop it from interfering with its mission, said Air Force Colonel Tucker "Cinco" Hamilton, during a Future Combat...
Bruce Willis dementia diagnosis: Daughter Tallulah reveals ‘I knew something was wrong for a long time’
Bruce Willis's daughter has revealed how he still recognises her and "lights up" when she enters the room, as loved ones come to terms with his dementia diagnosis. Tallulah Willis bare the impact the Hollywood actor's illness has had on her family in an essay for Vogue Magazine. The 29-year-old...
President Joe Biden trips and falls during graduation ceremony
Joe Biden has tripped and fallen during a graduation ceremony at the US Air Force academy. The American president, 80, was quickly helped up by three people, and walked back to his seat unassisted following the incident in Colorado. As the leader was helped up, he pointed behind him, seeming...
US Senate passes crucial deal to avoid debt crisis days before deadline
The US Senate has voted through a crucial deal to raise the country's debt ceiling with just days to spare. Senators followed the House of Representatives in passing the agreement, which will be sent to Joe Biden to be signed into law before Monday's deadline. Had the cut-off date been...
Elon Musk says artificial intelligence isn’t ‘necessary for anything’
Elon Musk has hit out at artificial intelligence (AI), saying it is not "necessary for anything we're doing". The Tesla, Twitter and SpaceX owner claimed super-intelligence was "a double-edged sword". "If you have a genie that can grant you anything, that presents a danger," according to the billionaire, who said...
Target removes LGBTQ products after customer backlash
US retailer Target is removing some items from its LGBTQ Pride collection after facing a backlash from customers. "Since introducing this year's collection, we've experienced threats impacting our team members' sense of safety and well-being while at work," it said in a statement. "Given these volatile circumstances, we are making...
Multi-millionaire planned to escape US prison and take private plane to French chateau
A multi-millionaire's elaborate prison escape plan has been foiled by authorities after a two-month investigation. John Manchec's plan involved some of his employees and inmates he had befriended since being jailed in Florida on charges relating to images of child abuse. Explaining the plan, Indian River County Sheriff Eric Flowers...
Toddler finds gun in sofa and accidentally kills himself
A 2-year-old boy accidentally shot and killed himself after finding a gun on the sofa at the family's home in Michigan. The boyfriend of the toddler's mother has been charged with involuntary manslaughter. Markus Nevills Jr, 22, objected to being charged at his first court appearance. Nevills told police he...