Spain publishes Nato letter to back spending exemption claim June 23, 2025 at 12:46AM

Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez has insisted Madrid will not have to ramp up defence spending at the same rate as other Nato countries, publishing a letter from the alliance chief ostensibly confirming as much. Spain has been one of the lowest-spending Nato countries on defence in relative terms.

Scorching heat hits New York: Governor declares state of emergency; Heatwave set to break 125 year record June 22, 2025 at 11:57PM

New York Governor Kathy Hochul declared a state of emergency in 32 counties due to a severe heatwave, potentially breaking a 125-year-old record. The extreme weather conditions, including severe thunderstorms, have caused infrastructure damage, power outages, and tragic loss of life in Oneida County. Residents are urged to take precautions as temperatures are expected to soar, with high humidity.

‘Tell the truth!’: Meghan Markle's three-word grenade at Buckingham Palace - Serena Williams’s sage mantra, a delivery-room dance and the royal family's collective shrug June 22, 2025 at 11:25PM

Amidst royal celebrations, Meghan Markle's podcast appearance ignited a media storm. She urged people to "tell the truth," reigniting tensions with the palace. This follows the Sussexes' established pattern of revealing personal narratives and facing scrutiny. Serena Williams' advice, "A lie can’t live forever," underscores Meghan's approach.