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Euphoria and Grey’s Anatomy star Eric Dane has revealed he has been diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), the most common form of motor neurone disease (MND). Speaking to People, the 52-year-old US actor said he was “grateful to have my loving family by my side as we navigate this next chapter”. “I feel fortunate...

A general strike against public spending cuts in Argentina has severely disrupted transport. All domestic flights have been cancelled, while trains and metro services have been suspended in Buenos Aires and other parts of the country. Many shops remained closed in the capital but bus drivers continued to work. Airlines said international flights would go...

A helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York on Thursday afternoon, killing all six people on board. One witness said she saw the aircraft “kept spinning in the air” before falling into the river. New York City Mayor Eric Adams confirmed all the individuals on the flight, including five family members visiting from...

Reuters India’s trade detachment may help it ride out global shocks better than export-heavy economies India is the world’s fifth-largest and fastest-growing major economy. Yet, a recent legacy of protectionism and inward-focused trade policies have held back its global competitiveness. Its tariffs are high and the share of global exports remains under 2%. India’s vast...

Handout At least one person is dead after a helicopter crashed into the Hudson River in New York, authorities said on Thursday. The New York police department said at least two people were pulled from the water, though their condition remains unclear, an official told CBS News, the BBC’s US partner. It is not clear...

Pope Francis has been seen without his traditional papal attire as he visited St Peter’s Basilica on Thursday. The pontiff briefly stopped to greet visitors while sat in a wheelchair, wearing black trousers, a white long-sleeved shirt and a striped blanket draped around his shoulders. He also had an oxygen tube under his nose. On...

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