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Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, John Ternus, is set to take over as the tech manufacturer’s CEO later this year after current chief executive Tim Cook announced on Monday that he would be stepping down. Cook will transition to executive chairman of the company’s board of directors. The company said the transition followed a “thoughtful, long-term succession planning process” and was unanimously approved by the board of directors. “It has been the greatest privilege of my life to be the CEO of Apple and to have been trusted to lead such an extraordinary company,” Cook said in a…

Apple Inc. has announced that longtime CEO Tim Cook will step down from his role and transition to executive chairman of the board, effective September 1. He will be succeeded by John Ternus, the company’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, following what Apple described as a long-term succession plan approved by its board. Cook, who joined Apple in 1998 and became CEO in 2011 after Steve Jobs, called leading the company the greatest privilege of his life. In his new role, he will remain involved in strategic matters, particularly global policy engagement, while supporting the leadership transition. Ternus, a…

Patrick Muldoon has died at the age of 57 after suffering a heart attack at his home in Beverly Hills. According to his sister, Shana Muldoon-Zappa, he was found unconscious in the bathroom after going to shower. Emergency responders attempted to revive him, but he could not be saved. Muldoon rose to prominence with roles in Days of Our Lives, Melrose Place, and Starship Troopers. He portrayed Austin Reed on Days of Our Lives in the 1990s and returned to the role years later, while also gaining recognition as Richard Hart in Melrose Place. https://youtu.be/ji7fiMU2s-k His early career included appearances…

Keir Starmer is under renewed pressure as he addresses Parliament following revelations that Peter Mandelson was appointed UK ambassador to the United States despite failing a security vetting process. Mandelson, 72, was dismissed in September after details emerged about the extent of his links to Jeffrey Epstein. Starmer has since apologised for the appointment, stating he was unaware of the failed vetting until recently and calling the oversight “unforgivable.” The controversy has intensified after it was confirmed that the vetting failure occurred before Mandelson took up the role in February 2025. Senior Foreign Office official Olly Robbins has been dismissed…

Eight children have been killed in a mass shooting in Louisiana, with authorities identifying the suspected gunman as 31-year-old Shamar Elkins, the father of seven of the victims. Police in Shreveport said the suspect first shot a woman before going to a nearby home, where seven children were killed inside. An eighth child was found dead on the roof, believed to have been trying to escape. Another child who jumped from the roof survived and was taken to hospital. The victims, aged between three and 11, included three boys and five girls. Two women were also hospitalised, one with life-threatening…

Two suspects, aged 17 and 19, have been arrested following an arson attack on the Kenton United Synagogue in northwest London. According to Matt Jukes, the suspects were taken into custody overnight after a “firebomb” was thrown at the synagogue in the early hours of Sunday. A bottle containing an accelerant was reportedly used, causing minor smoke damage but no injuries. The incident is part of a wider pattern of attacks targeting Jewish communities in London. The Metropolitan Police confirmed that 15 arrests have been made in recent weeks in connection with six separate incidents, including attacks on Jewish premises,…

Thousands of ‌people were gathering early on Friday in Douala, Cameroon’s largest city and economic hub, for a Mass with Pope Leo that will likely be the biggest event of the pontiff’s four-nation Africa tour. The ​Vatican is expecting about 600,000 to fill streets around Japoma Stadium to ​be part of the celebration and hear an address from the pope, ⁠who has become outspoken on war and inequality and drawn the ire of U.S. ​President Donald Trump. Amid a heavy security presence, Cameroonians began filing into the stadium on Thursday, staying ​there overnight so they could witness Leo’s homily in…

Keir Starmer is facing mounting pressure to resign after it emerged that his former U.S. ambassador appointee, Peter Mandelson, failed security vetting but was still allowed to take up the role. The government confirmed that Mandelson was later dismissed after it was revealed he had misrepresented the extent of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. Officials also disclosed that the failed vetting had been overridden within the Foreign Office without Starmer’s knowledge. The controversy has triggered political backlash, with Ed Davey stating that responsibility ultimately lies with the prime minister. He accused Starmer of misleading Parliament and the public, calling for…

Another celebrity made shocking claims about Katy Perry after Ruby Rose accused the pop singer of sexually assaulting her. Actress Anna Kendrick accused Katy of touching her cleavage in a resurfaced interview. During a 2014 appearance on Conan O’Brien‘s talk show, the actress recalled a “weird” encounter with Katy at the Grammys. “Katy Perry finger-banged my cleavage. It was a weird night,” Anna told Conan, as the audience erupted in laughter. “She’s very mature,” Anna added When Conan asked if Katy “just does that,” to women, Anna replied that her designer gown with its plunging neckline was “kinda asking for…

The Trump administration has reportedly canceled an $11 million contract with the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, which offers shelter and care to migrant children entering the United States. The decision comes amid tensions between President Donald Trump and Pope Leo, the leader of the Catholic Church, over issues about the war in Iran. Trump has launched a series of attacks against the American-born pontiff, including suggesting Leo was “WEAK on Crime, and terrible for Foreign Policy.” The 79-year-old president also received intense criticism after he shared an image depicting himself as Jesus Christ on social media. Writing…