Donald Trump Jr, the president's eldest child, has tested positive for coronavirus. A spokesman said: "He's been completely asymptomatic so far and is following all medically recommended COVID-19 guidelines." The 42-year-old is the latest member of the president's family to become infected with a virus that has killed more than 250,000 Americans and infected nearly 12 million others. President-elect Joe Biden made the president's response to the virus a top issue in the recently concluded race for the White House, though Mr Trump has yet to acknowledge the outcome. President Trump, first lady Melania Trump and their son Barron have all recovered from their coronavirus infections in October. Advertisement The president spent three days in a military hospital where he was treated with experimental drugs; the first lady weathered her illness at the White House. Donald Trump Jr's girlfriend, Kimberly Guilfoyle, tested positive for the coronavirus in … [Read more...] about COVID-19: Donald Trump Jr self-isolating after testing positive for coronavirus
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US police uncover ‘possible plot’ by militia group to breach Capitol on Thursday
Police say they have intelligence showing a “possible plot” by a militia group to breach the US Capitol on Thursday. A US Capitol Police statement did not name the organisation but called it "an identified militia group". It follows an advisory sent to members of Congress by the acting House sergeant-at-arms earlier this week, saying Capitol Police had "no indication that groups will travel to Washington DC to protest or commit acts of violence". "The United States Capitol Police Department is aware of and prepared for any potential threats towards members of Congress or towards the Capitol complex," the agency said in a statement. "We have obtained intelligence that shows a possible plot to breach the Capitol by an identified militia group on Thursday March 4." Advertisement The statement said the agency was "taking the intelligence seriously" but provided no other specific details on the threat. It comes at the same time the acting police … [Read more...] about US police uncover ‘possible plot’ by militia group to breach Capitol on Thursday
Saturday Night Live: Baldwin and Carrey face off in presidential debate skit
Saturday Night Live opened its 46th season with a parody of Tuesday's US presidential debate. The NBC late-night sketch series, which returned to a studio after COVID-19 halted filming, began with an almost 14-minute sketch featuring several well-known stars. Alec Baldwin played president Donald Trump before his COVID-19 diagnosis , Jim Carrey featured as the president's election rival former vice president Joe Biden and Maya Rudolph made a cameo appearance as Kamala Harris. Comedian and actor Chris Rock hosted the show. The comedy performance satirised the first election debate - which was characterised by its name calling, insults and the two politicians consistently speaking over each other. Advertisement Attempting to mirror Tuesday's debate, Baldwin's Trump appears to commandeer the debate, regularly interrupting and offending Biden with personal remarks. Meanwhile, Carrey's Biden tried to hold his anger - breathing … [Read more...] about Saturday Night Live: Baldwin and Carrey face off in presidential debate skit
ICC to investigate reported war crimes in Palestinian territories
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) in The Hague announced on Wednesday that her office would formally open a probe into reported war crimes in the Palestinian territories . In a statement, Fatou Bensouda said the investigation would be carried out "independently, impartially and objectively, without fear or favor.'' What we know so far The ICC investigation will examine both sides in the conflict The Palestinian Authority (PA) welcomed the decision, stating that it will achieve justice and accountability Israel has accused the ICC of "anti-Semitism" The decision comes after the ICC ruled on February 5 that it has jurisdiction in the case, prompting an immediate rejection from Jerusalem and Washington Bensouda has asked judges to rule on the extent of the ICC's jurisdiction in the region War crimes 'are being committed' Bensouda said the decision to open an investigation "followed a painstaking preliminary examination undertaken by my office … [Read more...] about ICC to investigate reported war crimes in Palestinian territories
Look away Ben Affleck! Ana de Armas kisses a handsome man as she models a sheer dress for FIRST Estee Lauder fragrance commercial
Ana de Armas debuted in her very first Estee Lauder commercial for the fragrance Beautiful Magnolia after being named the new 'global ambassador' of the beauty brand. The 32-year-old siren, who broke up with Ben Affleck in December, was seen kissing and hugging a very handsome male model as they frolicked on a beach and at a mansion. The Knives Out actress was also filmed in a revealing sheer gold gown making her look every inch the Bond girl that she is; Ana is starring in the new 007 adventure No Time To Die which will be released later this year. Dreamy shoot: Ana de Armas debuted in her very first Estee Lauder commercial for the fragrance Beautiful Magnolia after being named the new 'global ambassador' of the beauty brand. Here she is seen kissing her costar Romance is in the air: The 32-year-old siren, who broke up with Ben Affleck in December, was seen with a very handsome male model as they frolicked on a beach They … [Read more...] about Look away Ben Affleck! Ana de Armas kisses a handsome man as she models a sheer dress for FIRST Estee Lauder fragrance commercial