NYC mayor Zohran Mamdani's wife is facing scrutiny over allegedly liking posts about the Oct. 7 Hamas attack, including one dismissing an investigation into sexual violence as a 'hoax.'

We take a look at the best images from the opening day of the Games, including curling, downhill skiing and ice hockey

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• British men’s No 1 comes from behind to win 3-6, 6-3, 6-2

• Draper continuing recovery from long-time injury

Jack Draper came from behind to beat Roberto Bautista Agut 3-6, 6-3, 6-2 to start his title defence in Indian Wells. The British men’s No 1 is continuing his comeback from eight months out with an arm injury and played his first ATP Tour event since Queen’s last June in Dubai last week, losing in the second round.

The 24-year-old, who still wears a protective sleeve on his left arm, looked out of sorts during the opening set, some wayward returns proving costly. But he rallied at the start of the second, opting for power as a string of well-struck returns was capped by a backhand winner down the line to break Bautista Agut for a 2-0 lead.

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Police arrest 16-year-old, 17-year-old and 18-year-old over ‘savage’ attack on 22-year-old man

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Three teenagers have been charged with murder after a man who tried to intervene and help a 14-year-old schoolboy was killed in a “savage” stabbing attack.

Emergency crews were called to the Mernda train station in Melbourne’s north-east on Friday evening after reports of a fight among teenagers.

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US president delivers stinging criticism of UK prime minister over delayed support for Iran war

Donald Trump has renewed his stinging criticism of UK prime minister Keir Starmer over the lack of immediate UK support for the US-Israeli strikes on Iran.

“The United Kingdom, our once Great Ally, maybe the Greatest of them all, is finally giving serious thought to sending two aircraft carriers to the Middle East,” Trump wrote on his social media platform, adding: “That’s OK, Prime Minister Starmer, we don’t need them any longer – But we will remember. We don’t need people that join Wars after we’ve already won!”

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Americans are ditching traditional books for audiobooks, with daily listening up 167% since 2016. But does the popular travel pastime count as reading? Experts weigh in.

Jayson Tatum’s return to an NBA court after several months recovering from a torn Achilles brought tears of joy as the Celtics star reflected on overcoming mental hurdles.

Chase Stokes defends ex Kelsea Ballerini after Morgan Evans discusses their divorce on podcast, sparking an exchange between her two exes on social media.

New study suggests GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy may raise fracture risk by 11% in adults 65 and older with type 2 diabetes compared to other diabetes medications.

The U.S. and Israel have pounded Iran’s leadership and undercut its defense capabilities, but President Trump has offered wildly different explanations for what he hopes to achieve.

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Jamie Lee Curtis stuns fans with lingerie photo supporting goddaughter's movie while promoting her upcoming Nicole Kidman collaboration "Scarpetta."

On Friday's episode of "Real Time," host Bill Maher broke down his dispute with President Donald Trump after the president called his dinner with the late-night host a waste of time.

Italian Archbishop Gabriele Caccia, a veteran diplomat, has been named new Vatican ambassador to United States, replacing the retiring Cardinal Pierre.

Kristi Noem thanked President Donald Trump for new Shield of the Americas special envoy role during a summit Saturday, days after he removed her as DHS secretary.

Every year, when you go to the Big East Tournament, it never fails to deliver. The players come and go, coaches are hired and fired, whole swaths of schools have joined the conference, left the conference, rejoined the conference (as did UConn).

Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s wife -- Rama Duwaji – once liked a social media post claiming Hamas’ rapes of Israelis during the Oct. 7, 2003 terror attack were a “mass hoax,” according to a new report.

Converting an inherited home into an STR isn't as simple as updating the locks and writing a listing description.

Tigers ace Tarik Skubal will make his one and only start of the WBC tonight.

Guests at the celeb-packed Chateau Marmont ducked for cover Saturday as parts of the roof began falling into the outdoor dining area.

The new hint comes after Zendaya's longtime stylist, Law Roach, claimed she and Holland are already married.

René Redzepi's 16-week Noma pop-up sold out in minutes despite the eye-watering price tag.

The offseason has just taken a turn for Dak Prescott.

The offensive comes as latest estimates show the Kremlin is facing staggering losses in the four-year war – more than 1.2 million troops have been taken out and over 81,000 vehicles and fuel tanks destroyed, according to March 7 damage assessments from Ukraine’s armed forces.

Ali Larijani, one of Iran’s remaining leaders, issued a chilling warning Saturday that President Trump must “pay the price” – following US and Israeli strikes that have decimated Tehran’s top figures.