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Iran denies proposal sent to US contains ‘excessive demands’ | US-Israel war on Iran

Iran denies proposal sent to US contains ‘excessive demands’ | US-Israel war on Iran

Published by Sam Flores

NewsFeed Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei says Tehran’s response to the latest US proposal to end the war was “not excessive.” He says it’s the US that continues to make “unreasonable demands” during negotiations over ending the war and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Published On 11 May 202611 May 2026 Click here to share on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Source link

Carrie Underwood denies ‘tension’ with American Idol guest judge Nikki Glaser

Carrie Underwood denies ‘tension’ with American Idol guest judge Nikki Glaser

Published by Daniella Wilson

Nikki Glaser joined Lionel Richie, Luke Bryan, and Carrie Underwood as a guest judge on American Idol in late April, and her appearance – and apparent “tension” with Carrie is still getting people talking. Comedian Nikki appeared as a guest judge for Taylor Swift Night, which aired on April 27, 2026, and viewers took to social media at the time to comment on a noted stress between the two.   © Disney via Getty ImagesLuke, Carrie and Lionel were joined by Nikki (2R) Comments included fans claiming Carrie would grimace whenever Nikki spoke, with one X user tweeting: “The tension between Carrie and Nikki is KILLING me lmaoo”. “Well, I don’t think Carrie Underwood looks happy that Nikki Glaser is there,” read one comment, as another viewer called Carrie “unprofessional” for not making an “attempt to hide” her apparent dislike for Nikki. However, Carrie has now denied the accusations, calling Nikki “wonderful” and praising her for doing “such a great job”. The singer appeared on Sirius XM’s Highway Mornings with Cody Alan to confirm there …

UK Man Denies Charge of Threatening King Charles’ Brother Andrew

UK Man Denies Charge of Threatening King Charles’ Brother Andrew

Published by Sam Flores

LONDON, May 8 (Reuters) – King Charles’ younger brother Andrew ⁠Mountbatten-Windsor ⁠will give evidence in ⁠an English court in July at the trial of a man ​charged with using threatening or abusive words against him, a London court was told on ‌Friday. Alex Jenkinson, 39, appeared by ‌video link at London’s Westminster Magistrates’ Court, where he denied threatening behaviour with ⁠intent to ⁠cause fear of unlawful violence towards the former prince, who was ​stripped of his title by the king. Police previously said they were called on Wednesday to a report of a man behaving in an intimidating manner in the village of Wolferton, in ​the county of Norfolk, near the king’s Sandringham estate, where Mountbatten-Windsor now lives. Jenkinson ⁠will stand ⁠trial on July 29, ⁠when Mountbatten-Windsor ​is expected to give evidence, though prosecutors asked that he be able to do ​so remotely. Jenkinson was granted ⁠bail on condition he does not attempt to contact Mountbatten-Windsor, enter the county of Norfolk or attend Sandringham and other royal residences, including Balmoral, Buckingham Palace, Highgrove and Windsor …

U.S. military denies Iran’s claim it struck warship in Strait of Hormuz

U.S. military denies Iran’s claim it struck warship in Strait of Hormuz

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U.S. Marines from the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit board M/V Blue Star III, a commercial ship suspected of attempting to transit to Iran in violation of the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, April 28, 2026. U.S. forces released the vessel after conducting a search and confirming the ship’s voyage would not include an Iranian port call. U.S. Marine Corps | CENTCOM U.S. Central Command on Monday denied claims from Iranian state media that a U.S. warship transiting the Strait of Hormuz was struck by two missiles and forced to retreat. “No U.S. Navy ships have been struck,” CENTCOM, the U.S. military command covering the Middle East, said in a post from its official X account. “U.S. forces are supporting Project Freedom and enforcing the naval blockade on Iranian ports,” CENTCOM said. “Project Freedom” refers to a new attempt by the U.S. to “free” ships that have been stranded as a result of Iran’s de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, a main chokepoint in the war through which about 20% of the world’s oil …

JPMorgan executive vehemently denies lurid sexual harassment allegations that went viral on social media

JPMorgan executive vehemently denies lurid sexual harassment allegations that went viral on social media

Published by Daniella Wilson

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Lorna Hajdini, a female executive director with JPMorgan, has denied sexual harassment allegations made against her in a lawsuit this week that quickly went viral on social media. The complaint, filed Monday, April 27, in New York, shared lurid details from an ex-JPMorgan employee, identified only as “John Doe,” claiming Hajdini coerced him into sex, made racist remarks and drugged him. In the complaint, Doe claims Hajdini was promoted to a senior role on his team at the investment bank in early 2024 and soon made sexual advances towards him. When Doe rejected her advances, he alleges Hajdini threatened his career. Doe claimed Hajdini told him on one occasion: “If you don’t f*** my brains out tonight, I’m going to sabotage your promotion.” Similarly shocking quotes have become widely spread on social media as users make light of the …

Vance Denies and Confirms Atlantic Reporting in One Breath

Vance Denies and Confirms Atlantic Reporting in One Breath

Published by José Betancourt

This is an edition of The Atlantic Daily, a newsletter that guides you through the biggest stories of the day, helps you discover new ideas, and recommends the best in culture. Sign up for it here. Staying in Donald Trump’s good graces while also protecting your own political future requires supreme political agility, and most people who try end up failing at both. Just ask Mike Pence, Mike Pompeo, Paul Ryan, and any number of other faded GOP stars—if you can find them. Vice President Vance hasn’t mastered this balance either. Earlier this week, The Atlantic reported that during private meetings, Vance “has repeatedly questioned the Defense Department’s depiction of the war in Iran and whether the Pentagon has understated what appears to be the drastic depletion of U.S. missile stockpiles.” Vance’s inquiries echo concerns from some others inside the administration, as well as voices in Congress and elsewhere, who warn about American military readiness. Public figures occasionally deliver what’s known as a “non-denial denial,” in which they try to throw cold water on a …

I’m a Celebrity: ITV denies Adam Thomas ‘favouritism’ claims after explosive final

I’m a Celebrity: ITV denies Adam Thomas ‘favouritism’ claims after explosive final

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the latest entertainment news, reviews and star-studded interviews with our Independent Culture email Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter ITV has denied claims that Adam Thomas received preferential treatment on I’m a Celebrity… South Africa, after the live final descended into chaos. The all-star series, which was pre-recorded last year, came to its conclusion on Friday (24 April), with an explosive live show where former footballer Jimmy Bullard accused eventual winner Thomas of “abusive, aggressive and intimidating” behaviour during filming. The pair had clashed in camp, with Bullard claiming in the final that ITV had cut footage of Thomas hurling abuse. His fellow campmate David Haye also alleged that ITV had made Thomas look like a “victim”. While Thomas said that he took “full responsibility” for his actions, he later wrote on social media that he wouldn’t be brought down by people who “try to dim your light”. The ‘I’m a Celebrity… South Africa’ final (ITV) Responding to allegations of …

The Devil Wears Prada 2 ‘roasts’ Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez after billionaire couple funded Met Gala — but Emily Blunt denies it

The Devil Wears Prada 2 ‘roasts’ Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez after billionaire couple funded Met Gala — but Emily Blunt denies it

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Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more Stay ahead of the curve with our weekly guide to the latest trends, fashion, relationships and more The Devil Wears Prada 2 appears to have based a subplot on Amazon mogul Jeff Bezos and his wife, Lauren Sánchez Bezos — in a not-so-subtle nod to the financial power that the billionaire couple has started to wield in the fashion industry. Although reviews are embargoed until next week, early viewers of the film have spotted a similarity between the evolution of Emily Blunt’s character, the malcontent assistant of the first film, and Sánchez Bezos. *Spoiler warning: Plot details for the upcoming Devil Wears Prada movie are below* Blunt’s character, Emily Charlton, arrives in the sequel as a high-flying journalist and the fiancée of a billionaire tech mogul, played by Justin Theroux. Variety reports that Theroux’s character is a combination of Jeff Bezos …

Sportradar denies short seller claims of links to illegal betting

Sportradar denies short seller claims of links to illegal betting

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Sportradar pushed back hard Wednesday after a short-selling firm accused the company of having meaningful links to unlawful betting sites. “A short report issued today contains factual inaccuracies about the company, and we unequivocally challenge these assertions,” a Sportradar spokesperson told ReadWrite. NEW: @Sportradar responds to claims its profits are tied to illegal gambling revenues, saying it "demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of our business."   @RWW pic.twitter.com/PYSOtJxBve — Suswati Basu (@suswatibasu) April 22, 2026 The company said the report misread both its operations and the wider betting market. The spokesperson added: “The report demonstrates a fundamental misunderstanding of our business and the industry and was authored by a short seller trying to erode shareholder value and profit from stock disruption.” Callisto Research published the report and disclosed that it held a short position in Sportradar shares. It says Sportradar’s image as a sports integrity specialist conflicts with allegations that some websites using its tools or feeds operate unlawfully. Callisto said it found “over 270 individual platforms” that it says use Sportradar products or services while …