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• Justice Amy Coney Barrett's Security Breach Exposes US Judiciary's Protection Flaws

  14-07-2026 22:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Justice Amy Coney Barrett's testimony before Congress reveals escalating threats against Supreme Court justices, highlighting the need for increased security funding.
  
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• Are Ariana Grande, Ricky Alvarez Dating Again? Pair Are Reportedly 'Taking Things Very Slowly'

  15-07-2026 15:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Ariana Grande and ex-boyfriend Ricky Alvarez are quietly reconnecting on tour, with insiders saying the pair are 'taking things very slowly' as lyric changes and family time fuel reunion speculation.
  
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• US Supreme Court Justice Says She Wore Bulletproof Vest After Ruling That Ended Federal Abortion Rights

  15-07-2026 15:58 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US Supreme Court requests $228 million for security after increased threats against judges. Justices Barrett and Kagan highlight personal experiences to urge Congress for enhanced protection.
  
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• 10 Photos of Adriana Manotas Rodriguez: Influencer Carried Out 'Limp and Green' After Secret Salon Liposuction

  15-07-2026 15:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Colombian influencer Adriana Manotas Rodriguez died after a suspected illegal liposuction in Bogotá. Authorities had previously flagged the unlicensed clinic, sparking calls for stricter regulations.
  
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• Trump's Push to End Clock Changes Gains Momentum as House Backs Permanent Daylight Saving Time

  15-07-2026 15:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The US House has passed the Sunshine Protection Act to make daylight saving time permanent, sparking debate over its benefits and drawbacks. The Senate must approve the bill for it to become law.
  
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• Why Thousands of UK Students Are Ditching English and History Degrees for Business and AI

  15-07-2026 15:42 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  British universities are witnessing a decline in humanities enrolments as students opt for career-focused degrees. Rising tuition fees and employment prospects drive this shift, challenging the value perception of humanities.
  
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• 'Rotting in Real Time': Brutal Trolls Hijack Margo Martin's Video of Trump's Custom Gift

  15-07-2026 15:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Margo Martin's video of Donald Trump being gifted a custom IndyCar helmet at the White House backfired as trolls flooded her post with jibes about his weight, health and wealth.
  
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• Brutal Trolls Hijack Margo Martin's Video of Trump's Custom Gift

  15-07-2026 15:41 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Margo Martin's video of Donald Trump being gifted a custom IndyCar helmet at the White House backfired as trolls flooded her post with jibes about his weight, health and wealth.
  
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• Meta Sued Over AI Layoffs: How Keystroke Tracking Penalised Sick and Pregnant Staff

  15-07-2026 15:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Meta is being sued for allegedly using AI tools in layoff decisions, disproportionately affecting employees with disabilities, on medical leave, or pregnant. The case could set a legal precedent.
  
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• Airbnb Guests Make Creepy Discovery After Recognising Their Family Photo Hanging on the Wall

  15-07-2026 15:14 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A family vacationing in California discovers a decade-old photo of themselves in their Airbnb, sparking viral intrigue and questions about privacy and coincidences.
  
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• Japan's Royal Family Is Running Out of Heirs, But Women Are Still Barred From Becoming Emperor

  15-07-2026 15:12 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Japan's royal succession crisis deepens as a scholar calls the ban on female emperors 'plainly misogyny' while the imperial family is left with just three eligible heirs.
  
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• Stripe's $60.50/Share PayPal Offer Is 'Simply Too Low,' Says Michael Burry: Values Shares at Up to $115

  15-07-2026 15:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  PayPal shares rose over 21% during premarket hours on Wednesday after Stripe's $53 billion buyout offer, and Michael Burry's claim that he won't sell the stock despite the premium.
  
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• Stripe's $60.50 PayPal Offer Is 'Simply Too Low,' Says Michael Burry: Values Shares at Up to $115

  15-07-2026 15:10 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  PayPal shares rose over 21% during premarket hours on Wednesday after Stripe's $53 billion buyout offer, and Michael Burry's claim that he won't sell the stock despite the premium.
  
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• MAGA Rep Tells Vulnerable Republicans to 'Quit Being Scared' and Cut Health Care for War Funding

  15-07-2026 14:59 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A vulnerable MAGA Congressman is urging fellow Republicans to 'quit being scared' and back fresh health care cuts to bankroll Trump's $70 billion Pentagon package and SAVE America voting bill.
  
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• Why Is PayPal Stock Surging? Stripe's $53 Billion Buyout Offer Marks a Major Shift in Fintech

  15-07-2026 14:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Stripe and Advent's $53 billion bid for PayPal highlights a strategic shift towards consolidation in fintech, valuing PayPal's global network over its beaten-down stock price.
  
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• State Department Emails Reveal Confusion On Trump Administration Plan to Destroy $10 Million in Contraceptives

  15-07-2026 14:43 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Internal emails reveal confusion within the Trump administration over plans to destroy $10 million worth of contraceptives, highlighting misclassification issues and diplomatic challenges.
  
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• UK Households Told to Stockpile Food, Water and Medicines as Russia Cyber Attack Threat Grows

  15-07-2026 14:38 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  The UK Government is launching a campaign urging households to prepare for emergencies, including potential Russian cyber attacks, by stockpiling essentials.
  
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• Newly Leaked Emails Show Todd Blanche Is Spearheading Trump's DOJ Revenge Push

  15-07-2026 14:18 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Newly leaked emails suggest acting US attorney general Todd Blanche has been central to Donald Trump's drive to pursue political adversaries through the Justice Department.
  
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• Is AI Rejecting Your CV Because of Your Age or Race? Landmark Lawsuit Could Reshape Recruitment

  15-07-2026 14:17 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  A lawsuit against Workday claims its AI recruitment tools unlawfully discriminated against older, Black, and disabled applicants. The case could redefine accountability in AI-driven hiring processes.
  
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• Shopping Elsewhere Will Not Save You: Inside Amazon's Alleged Scheme To Look Cheapest By Making Every Rival Raise Prices

  15-07-2026 14:07 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Amazon faces antitrust lawsuits alleging it pressured vendors to raise prices elsewhere, maintaining its low-price image.
  
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• Mike Johnson Says Pentagon Wants $350 Billion To Fight 'Communism On Our Own Shores' And Much Of The Request Is Classified

  15-07-2026 14:06 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  House Speaker Mike Johnson proposes a £261 billion defence funding boost, with details largely classified. The request, tied to domestic and global threats, faces scrutiny over its secrecy and scope.
  
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• Why England Fans Are Calling For 'Hand Of God' Revenge Ahead Of World Cup Semi-Final Against Argentina

  15-07-2026 14:02 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  England fans in Atlanta are eager for a World Cup semi-final against Argentina, seeking redemption for Maradona's 'Hand of God' goal in 1986, while focusing on stopping Lionel Messi.
  
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• Kash Patel's 3D-Printed Replica Gun Gift Ordered to be Destroyed Under Australia's Strict Firearms Laws

  15-07-2026 13:56 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Newly released AFP documents show a 3D-printed replica gun gifted by FBI Director Kash Patel was destroyed after Australian authorities advised it should not be kept under the country's firearms laws.
  
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• ICE Tells Agents to Temporarily Suspend Routine Vehicle Stops After Back-to-Back Fatal Shootings

  15-07-2026 13:54 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  ICE has paused most routine vehicle stops nationwide after two fatal shootings in Texas and Maine, while reviewing enforcement tactics. The move is a temporary safety measure, not a policy change.
  
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• Trump's Own ICE Officials Say the Arrest Quotas They Signed Up For Are Turning Operations Into Chaos

  15-07-2026 13:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Senior ICE officials say Donald Trump's push for 2,000 immigration arrests a day is creating 'toxic' conditions and contributing to deadly shootings in Houston, Maine and Minnesota.
  
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• Mitch McConnell Health Rumours: Forensic Expert Details 'Proof of Life' Photo Red Flags

  15-07-2026 13:52 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Mitch McConnell's health remains under scrutiny after a forensic psychologist analysed a recent photo, suggesting the senator appears frail. Speculation continues despite McConnell's statement on his recovery.
  
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• 'Never Trust a Fart': Prince Harry Absolutely Clowns Host for Admitting He Shat His Pants on the M25

  15-07-2026 13:48 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Prince Harry's close friend JJ Chalmers has lifted the curtain on the Duke of Sussex's 'annoying' habits, from nights out overshadowed by 'prying eyes' to a surprisingly earnest obsession with light switches.
  
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• Netanyahu Claims Zohran Mamdani 'Secretly Hates America,' Shrugs Off Mayor's Threat to Arrest Him in New York

  15-07-2026 13:40 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu dismisses New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani's threat of arrest, criticising his stance on the Israel-Hamas conflict and accusing him of supporting terrorism.
  
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• Laid-Off Meta Employee Gets 60 Days to Leave After 14 Years in the US, Says It Is a 'Gut-Wrenching' Experience

  15-07-2026 13:39 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Sridhar Vanka's story highlights challenges for skilled immigrants in US tech, including H-1B restrictions and layoffs at Meta. Explore broader impacts on America's immigration system and tech industry.
  
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• 'So He Shakes Hands With His Left Hand Now?': White House Defence of Trump's Bruised Hands Collapses

  15-07-2026 13:32 via ibtimes.co.uk
  
  Fresh photos of Donald Trump's bruised, makeup-covered hands have reignited scrutiny of the 80-year-old president's health, undermining earlier White House explanations.
  
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