A 30-year-old U.S. soldier was killed over the weekend in Iraq during what the U.S. military said was a controlled explosion to destroy an attack drone. Sgt. Michael Emmanuel Swinton of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was “killed in action during a controlled detonation” of the drone at Erbil Air Base in northern Iraq, the Pentagon said…
The following is the transcript of an interview with Israeli Ambassador to the U.S. Michael Leiter that aired on “Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan” on July 12, 2026. MARGARET BRENNAN: We’re joined now by Israel’s ambassador to the United States, Dr. Michael Leiter. Good to have you back here. ISRAELI AMBASSADOR MICHAEL LEITER: Good…
The film received poor reviews but has stormed the box office, taking $217m (£160m) globally.
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The matchup is set in North Carolina’s crucial Senate race, with Democratic former Gov. Roy Cooper and former Republican National Committee chair Michael Whatley winning their primaries, NBC News projects. The North Carolina race will be central to this year’s battle for the Senate as Republicans defend their 53-47 majority. It’s a must-win race for…
Michael O’Leary, chief executive officer of Ryanair Holdings Plc, during a news conference in London, UK, on Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images Ryanair chief executive Michael O’Leary on Monday admonished the U.K. government over its push to raise taxes on passenger flights, warning that the policy will see airlines move…
Optasia CEO Salvador Anglada Technology-driven microfinancing specialist Optasia, which on Wednesday announced its intention to list on the JSE, aims to undertake a primary issuance worth about R1.3-billion to support organic growth and acquisitions. Speaking to TechCentral in an interview on Wednesday, Optasia CEO Salvador Anglada said the listing is meant to raise capital to…
From delivering beds by horse and cart in 1939 to running one of southern Africa’s largest bedding factories today, the story of Sleep Group is one of resilience, adaptation, and entrepreneurial vision passed through generations. What began as a modest family business has grown into a company that employs nearly 2 000 people, supplies raw…
Editor’s Note: This story was updated with the final sale price and other details following the auction. CNN — In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are…
