Republican congresswoman Nancy Mace has accused her ex-fiance and three other men of sex crimes in a shocking speech to the House of Representatives.

Salman Rushdie has described in graphic detail the moment in 2022 when a masked man rushed at him on a stage in western New York and repeatedly slashed him with a knife, leaving him with life-threatening injuries.

If you were an American who wanted to ensure that the war in Ukraine ended on terms favourable to Ukraine, you would want the negotiations handled by someone who not only understands that country&s position, but also feels a deep personal attachment to the consequences of the Russian invasion.

Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said yesterday the ceasefire in Gaza would end and the military would resume fighting Hamas until it was defeated if the Palestinian militant group did not release hostages by midday Saturday.