British comedian Stephen Merchant — famous for co-creating "The Office" alongside Ricky Gervais — called out the left for putting a "straitjacket" around comedians by enforcing cancel culture. "But you do feel like there’s a sensitivity to the words before they’ve even heard the joke or the context," Merchant said …...Read More
'Office' co-creator says that modern comedy is 'policed by the left', knocks cancel culture
In Lebanon, poverty levels tripled in a decade, says World Bank
The World Bank says poverty in Lebanon has tripled over the course of a decade. The percentage of people in Lebanon living below the poverty line rose from 12% in 2012 to 44% in 2022, according to a World Bank report. Lebanon’s currency collapsed in 2019 while inflation shot up …...Read More
Russian missile strike kills 7 civilians in attack on Ukraine's Kharkiv
Russian missiles struck Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second-largest city, killing at least seven civilians and injuring 16 others. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy condemned the attack, voicing frustration over the lack of air defense systems from Western allies. Kharkiv, located near the Russian border, faces increased threat as Russian troops advance in the region. …...Read More
Australia reports new bird flu case at poultry farm as global concerns rise
A new case of bird flu was found at a poultry farm in Victoria, Australia, following the discovery of the first human case of the virus in the country. The human case in Australia is the H5N1 strain, while the poultry farm cases involve the H7N3 strain. In the U.S., …...Read More
Kenyan president, Biden appeal to global leaders to reduce huge debt on developing countries
President Joe Biden and Kenya's President William Ruto want economies around the globe to take action to reduce the enormous debt burden crushing many developing nations. Ruto is visiting Washington as Biden presses his argument to African nations that the U.S. can be a better partner than China, which has …...Read More
Hundreds treated for heatstroke in Pakistan as country faces severe heat wave
Hundreds of victims of heatstroke were treated at hospitals across Pakistan due to an intense heat wave. Hospitals in cities like Lahore, Hyderabad, Larkana and Jacobabad treated patients affected by the heat wave. Emergency response centers at hospitals and the state-run ambulance service provided aid with bottled water and ice. …...Read More
Jessica Biel and Justin Timberlake left Hollywood to avoid getting ‘hammered’ by paparazzi
Justin Timberlake and Jessica Biel made a big move for their children. On SiriusXM’s "Let’s Talk Off Camera with Kelly Ripa," Biel revealed that the family’s decision to move away from Hollywood was to get away from paparazzi. "I don't really think they necessarily respect that, you know, if we're …...Read More
US energy future 'under threat' from Biden policies: GOP report
FIRST ON FOX: America's energy future is "under threat" from Biden administration policies that "hinder growth of domestic energy production" and cause greater costs for Americans, according to a House Committee on Oversight and Responsibility report. Titled "The Biden Administration’s Green New Deal: Paying More for a Dimmer Future," the …...Read More
American war heroes buried overseas remain defenders of liberty: They 'continue to serve'
Join Fox News for access to this content Plus special access to select articles and other premium content with your account - free of charge. Please enter a valid email address. Pristine white marble gravestones stand sentinel over the remains of American war heroes killed in distant lands in defense …...Read More
Felony convictions dismissed for US Navy officers who shared military secrets
Leonard Glenn Francis, better known as "Fat Leonard," is a 6 feet, 3 inch tall, 350 pound former Malaysian defense contractor who bribed hundreds of Navy officers for classified information for more than 20 years. He eventually defrauded the U.S. government and American taxpayers out of at least $35 million …...Read More
