Anna Harnes

Myanmar Military Promises New Elections As Protests Against Coup Continue

Myanmar’s military junta promised on Tuesday that it would hold a new election following its government takeover. The move likely aims to appease the tens of thousands of protesters who have taken to the streets since the army seized power in the February 1 coup d’état. According to Reuters, the military both denied that it […]

2y ago

asia|Myanmar

Dubai Princess Claims Her Father Is Holding Her Hostage In Leaked Videos

Princess Latifa al Maktoum, one of the daughters of Dubai’s ruler, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has recorded a series of videos in which she refers to herself as a “hostage” and appeals for help. The clips, which were reportedly smuggled out of the emirate, also mark the first time the princess has spoken […]

2y ago

Dubai|middle east

Alarm In Hong Kong After A Proposed Law Could Ban Anyone From Leaving

The Hong Kong Bar Association (HKBA), an influential group of barristers in the special administrative region, has expressed its concern over a new government proposal that would give “apparently unfettered power” to the immigration director. This means the director could stop a person from leaving the city, in an eerie echo of life behind the […]

2y ago

asia|china|hong kong

Astronomers Find A Star Cluster Filled With Numerous Small Black Holes

Though most star clusters have a black hole at the center of their systems, astronomers were surprised to see a new cluster that actually had several small black holes in the middle rather than one large example of the mysterious space phenomenon. According to Space.com, researchers came across the discovery after studying the movement of […]

2y ago

Hubble Space Telescope|science|space

Hershey And Nestlé Hit With Major Child Slavery Lawsuit

Eight young adults are suing a number of chocolate companies — including behemoths such as Hershey and Nestlé — for what they claim is the knowing use and profit of child slavery in the Ivory Coast. The group of eight are all allegedly victims of the practice and were forced as children to pick cocoa […]

2y ago

africa|children|human rights

Kim Jong Un Might Be Toppled By ‘A Very Small Spark’ Due To Worsening Crisis In North Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is known for governing with a tight grip over his citizens. However, a major foreign policy pundit has suggested the regime could end with a “spark” after the Hermit Kingdom is facing one of its worst crises in the past decade. According to the Financial Times, Tae Yong-ho has […]

2y ago

asia|kim jong un|north korea

Press Aide For Joe Biden Allegedly Threatens ‘Politico’ Reporter In Phone Call: ‘I Will Destroy You’

A top White House aide made headlines after allegedly using threatening and misogynistic language in an off-the-record call with a Politico reporter who was looking into his relationship with a fellow news writer. The release of the comments came just hours after Press Secretary Jen Psaki claimed that “compassion and kindness is back” in a […]

2y ago

Joe Biden|White House

China Bans BBC World News, Hinting At Coverage Of Uyghur Camps As Reason For Media Tit-For-Tat

BBC World News has been banned from airing in China, per a statement from China’s National Radio and Television Administration released on Thursday. Many foreign policy pundits are calling the move a tit-for-tat as the ban comes just one week after Ofcom, the British media regulator, canceled China Global Television Network in the United Kingdom. […]

2y ago

bbc|china|United Kingdom

Creepy Canadian Beach Has Had Dozens Of Disarticulated Feet Wash Up On Its Shores

The beaches along the Straight of Georgia in Canada are gaining notoriety for a very creepy reason: dozens of feet in shoes have washed up on its shores over the past one and a half decades. According to the Canadian Broadcasting Company, the bizarre mystery began at least 14 years ago, in August 2007 when […]

2y ago

canada|Crime|odd

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Had A Secret Meeting With California Governor Gavin Newsom This Past Fall

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle reportedly had a secret “introductory meeting” with California Gov. Gavin Newsom just weeks before the 2020 presidential election. According to The Sun, the specific date of the rendezvous took place on October 19 and consisted of a virtual hour-long meeting between the governor and the royal duo. Details about the […]

2y ago

British Royals|california|Meghan Markle|Politics|Prince Harry

Myanmar Government Instills Nationwide Internet Blackout As Thousands Protest Recent Coup

Thousands of Myanmar citizens took to the streets to protest the recent military coup d’etat that ousted and imprisoned Aung San Suu Kyi. The public showing of anger comes despite the fact that the government had attempted to completely deprive the nation of internet access in the hope it would both stifle international attention and […]

2y ago

asia|Myanmar

Around 115 Inmates Have Taken Over And Set Fire To A St. Louis Jail

Around 115 inmates at a jail in St. Louis managed to overcome a prison guard and take over a section of the facility early Saturday morning. According to The St. Louis Post-Dispatch, the incident began around 2:30 a.m. Saturday on the fourth floor of the City Justice Center in downtown St. Louis after an inmate […]

2y ago

Missouri|News|prison

China Is Digging Up Sand In The Ocean In Its Latest Aggressive Move Against Taiwan

The Taiwanese Coast Guard has sounded the alarm that China is using a new method of aggression in its fight to reclaim control over Taiwan — sand. According to Reuters, Chinese sand-dredging vessels are encroaching on waters controlled by Taiwan. The purpose of this is two-fold. The first is to tie down the “island democracy’s […]

2y ago

asia|china|taiwan

Royal Reporter Openly Says Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Give The Media ‘Not Always Accurate’ Information

Though Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have long been at odds with the British media, the relationship seems to only be worsening after royal reporter Richard Palmer openly accused the couple of often giving out “not always accurate” information to news outlets. Palmer began his statement by criticizing the Sussexes’ policy of not responding to […]

2y ago

British Royals|Meghan Markle|Prince Harry

Palace Insiders Allege Meghan Markle Was Behind Archie’s Birth Certificate Change Despite Her Public Rebuke

At least two royal insiders have contacted the media to hit back at the recent claims made by Meghan Markle about the changes surrounding her son Archie’s birth certificate. As recently covered by The Inquisitr, fans noticed that shortly after Archie was born, the Sussexes amended his birth certificate so that Meghan’s name was changed […]

2y ago

Archie Harrison Mountbatten-Windsor|British Royals|Meghan Markle|Prince Harry

Donald Trump Allegedly Called QAnon Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene To Offer His ‘Support’

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene revealed on Twitter on Saturday morning that she had recently received a call from former President Donald Trump in which he thanked the controversial Georgia lawmaker and offered his “support.” “I had a GREAT call with my all time favorite POTUS, President Trump! I’m so grateful for his support and more […]

2y ago

Donald Trump|house of representatives|Politics

Meghan Markle Is Facing An ‘Iron-Clad’ Opponent In Her Lawsuit And Might Have To Take The Stand, Expert Warns

A royal expert has warned that Meghan Markle might lose her major lawsuit against Associated Newspapers Limited (ANL). The duchess was in court earlier this month in the hope that she could win a summary judgment in the case. The judge said he will deliver his ruling later in February. If he decides to continue […]

2y ago

British Royals|Meghan Markle

Meghan Markle Reportedly Plans On Skipping Trip To The UK For ‘Personal’ Reasons

Though many Sussex fans had been eagerly awaiting Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s return to the United Kingdom, it appears they might have to wait a little bit longer, after rumors suggested the former Suits actress will not return to the U.K. in the near future. According to The Daily Mail, Harry still hopes to […]

2y ago

British Royals|Meghan Markle|Prince Harry

Working With Donald Trump Was Like ‘A Hostage Situation Every Day,’ Says Republican Insider

Republican strategists in Georgia are revealing their frustrations about working with former President Donald Trump during the senate run-offs that ended in upset Democratic victories. According to NPR, GOP insiders said that convincing Trump to campaign on behalf of candidates David Perdue and Kelly Loeffler was “like a hostage situation every day” due to the […]

2y ago

Donald Trump|georgia|Politics

Anthony Scaramucci Predicts That GameStop Gate Is The ‘French Revolution Of Finance’

Former White House Press Secretary Anthony Scaramucci claimed on social media that the coordinated effort to inflate the price of GameStop stocks is the start of the “French Revolution” in the business world. As was previously covered by The Inquisitr, Wall Street was stunned on Wednesday after a large number of members from Reddit group […]

2y ago

Anthony Scaramucci|Business|stock market

Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Reportedly In A ‘Panic’ After Palace Leaks Potentially Damage Their Lawsuit

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are reportedly plagued with fears for their privacy after a palace aide contacted The Mail on Sunday to offer potential evidence against the couple in the legal battle between the ex-royals and Associated Newspapers Limited. As was previously covered by The Inquisitr, Ted Verity, the editor for The Mail on […]

2y ago

British Royals|Meghan Markle|Prince Harry

Meghan Markle Accused Of Lying By ‘High Grade’ Palace Source Who Could Testify In Bombshell Lawsuit

Meghan Markle was accused earlier this week of lying in her court case after a mysterious source at the palace claimed they could refute part of the duchess’s sworn statements submitted in her lawsuit, per Entertainment Tonight Canada. The accusations come after Meghan had hoped to win her suit against The Mail on Sunday and […]

2y ago

British Royals|Meghan Markle

How Old Is Joe Biden & Who Was The Oldest Person To Be Sworn In As President?

Joe Biden was born on November 20, 1942 and is 78-years-old, making him the oldest person to be sworn in as President of the United States. In comparison, the average age of presidents at inauguration throughout American history is around 55, making Biden nearly 1.5 times older than previous commanders-in-chief. The record had previously been […]

2y ago

Donald Trump|Joe Biden|Politics|White House

Tiffany Trump Announces Engagement To Michael Boulos In White House Farewell Post

First daughter Tiffany Trump has announced her engagement to business executive Michael Boulos. The 27-year-old shared the happy news in an Instagram post in which she also bid farewell to the White House. According to Town and Country, the pair first met while both were on holiday in Greece in the summer of 2018. Though […]

2y ago

famous relationships|instagram|tiffany trump

Prince Harry & Meghan Markle’s Brand Probably Won’t ‘Succeed,’ Says Princess Diana’s Former Chief-Of-Staff

Princess Diana’s former chief-of-staff, Patrick Jephson, recently expressed his concern that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Archewell “brand” may eventually face failure. The royal aide served under the late princess for eight years total — from 1988 until 1996 — and was responsible for nearly every aspect of her public life. According to The Daily […]

2y ago

British Royals|Meghan Markle|Prince Harry|Princess Diana

Joe Biden’s Top Economic Aide Admits The US Economy Is ‘Spiraling Downward’

President-elect Joe Biden’s director of the National Economic Council has warned that the U.S. economy is “spiraling downward” after facing record unemployment numbers and businesses that have been damaged if not completely destroyed due to the novel coronavirus pandemic. According to Bloomberg, top economic adviser Brian Deese stated on Sunday morning that decisive action will […]

2y ago

Business|economy|Joe Biden

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Suggests That Facebook Is A Threat To Democracy

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed Facebook and its founder Mark Zuckerberg and claimed that the internet giant bore “partial responsibility” for the Capitol Hill riots that rocked the nation’s capital earlier this January. Ocasio-Cortez made the comments during a livestream with her followers, per The Hill. During the discussion, the 31-year-old lawmaker blamed the […]

2y ago

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez|Facebook|Politics

Meghan Markle Is Reportedly Freaking Out About Her Half-Sister’s New Memoir: She’s ‘Sick To Her Stomach’

Sources are claiming that Meghan Markle is quietly freaking out about the upcoming release of her half-sister Samantha Markle’s memoir, The Diary of Princess Pushy’s Sister. According to In Touch, sources close to the duchess say she is “sick to her stomach” with anticipation over the book, which will hit shelves on February 1 after […]

2y ago

British Royals|Meghan Markle|Prince Harry

JP Morgan CEO Jamie Dimon Says He Is ‘Scared Sh*tless’ Over Big Tech’s Move Into Finance

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has expressed his fears about the future of both traditional banks and the country at large following the growth of Big Tech into the financial industry. The companies referenced by Dimon include well-known behemoths such as Amazon, Apple, and Google in addition to more business-focused apps such as Square, Stripe, […]

2y ago

Business|Jamie Dimon|stock market

Prince Harry Reportedly Has ‘No Roots Or Close Confidants’ In Los Angeles

Prince Harry is reportedly struggling to make meaningful friendships and build roots in his new home in California. According to The Daily Express, royal reporter Charlie Lankston claimed that the move has not been “easy” for the duke and that he has struggled to feel at home in his new Santa Barbara locale. “It hasn’t […]

2y ago

British Royals|Meghan Markle|Prince Harry

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Spotted Wearing A Possible Wedding Ring In Latest Instagram Post

New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has fans wondering if she has tied the knot after her two latest Instagram posts show the progressive political superstar wearing what appeared to be two gold bands on her wedding finger. The possible change in Ocasio-Cortez’s relationship status was first noted by popular gossip account Deux Moi, which boasts […]

2y ago

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez|famous relationships|Politics

Donald Trump Reportedly Wanted To Create An Anonymous Account With The Username ‘Person X’ On Parler

John Matze, the CEO of social media company Parler, claimed in a new court filing that Donald Trump had not only planned on creating a profile on the app, but also had expressed interest in using a specific username. According to Business Insider, Matze claimed that despite Trump’s prolific use of personal social media, the […]

2y ago

amazon|Donald Trump|social media|Twitter

Almost All Of Pakistan Loses Power In Massive Blackout Amid Accusations Of ‘Electricity Theft’

Almost all of Pakistan, which has a population of over 200 million people, was plagued with power outages on early Sunday morning. It has been deemed one of the biggest blackouts to hit the Asian country — if not the world — in history. According to The Hindu, though reasons for the incident are still […]

2y ago

asia|pakistan

Kamala Harris Was Reportedly ‘Blindsided’ By ‘Ugly’ Vogue Cover Photo Chosen By Anna Wintour

Vice President-elect Kamala Harris was reportedly “blindsided” after Vogue editor Anna Wintour opted to use a cover photo that was not their mutually agreed upon selection. The picture used has not been received well on social media, with many calling it “ugly” and suggesting that the noted editor-in-chief has yet again shown racial insensitivity in […]

2y ago

Anna Wintour|kamala harris|Twitter|Vogue

Prince Harry Called ‘Unhinged’ After Arguing That Damage To His Reputation Could Lead To Army Suicides

Prince Harry received criticism on social media after he claimed in newly released documents that damage to his reputation could potentially lead to an increase in suicides among army personnel and veterans. According to Newsweek, Harry made the statements following a settlement in his lawsuit with The Daily Mail. The duke had previously sued the […]

2y ago

British Royals|Prince Harry

Parler Appears To Be ‘Overloaded’ Following Twitter’s Permanent Ban On Donald Trump

Parler, a website that has branded itself as a free-speech medium, was facing slow service and occasional outages on Friday evening following the decision of its primary competitor, Twitter, to ban President Donald Trump from its platform. According to internet tracking Is It Down Right Now, Parler was “having problems” and “suffering service disruption” shortly […]

2y ago

Donald Trump|social media|Twitter

Voter Fraud ‘Kraken’ Lawyer Sidney Powell Is Sued By Dominion For $1.3 Billion

Former Trump campaign lawyer Sidney Powell, who received notoriety in the media for claiming that she was preparing to release the “kraken” of evidence proving voter fraud in the 2020 presidential election, is being sued for defamation by Dominion, the voting machine company she repeatedly claimed had switched votes from Donald Trump to President-elect Joe […]

2y ago

2020 Presidential Election|Donald Trump

Russia Could Disrupt US Food & Water Supply In Next Cyberattack, Mitt Romney Warns

Utah Sen. Mitt Romney has warned that the United States must take serious measures to avoid being vulnerable to a second cyberattack from the Russian Federation, especially as the Putin-led nation could potentially have the ability to cut American food and water supply lines next time. According to New York Daily News, the senator made […]

2y ago

Mitt Romney|russia|United States

The US Will Close Last 2 Consulates In Russia As Tensions Rise After Moscow’s ‘Pearl Harbor’ Cyber Attack

The United States has announced that it will close its last two consulates in Russia as relations remain tense after the Russian Federation’s massive cyberattack on numerous American government agencies and businesses. Though the two consulates will close, the official embassy in Moscow will remain. According to Radio Free Europe, the two locations that will […]

2y ago

russia|United States

Prince Harry And Meghan Markle Slammed By Top British Newspaper For Being Like A ‘Home Shopping Channel’

Top British newspaper The Daily Telegraph has slammed Prince Harry and Meghan Markle by likening their growing media conglomerate to the “Home Shopping Channel.” The comments come after a whirlwind week for the Sussexes after the pair announced several new enterprises, including a partnership with Spotify to launch a podcast for underrepresented voices and an […]

2y ago

British Royals|Meghan Markle|Prince Harry

One Of The Largest Presumed Black Holes In The Universe Doesn’t Seem To Exist, Sparking Astronomical Mystery

Scientists have expressed their confusion that a presumed black hole — which was estimated to be so big that it was characterized as “supermassive” and considered one of the largest known examples of the mysterious space phenomenon in the universe — appears to not exist after all. According to Science Alert, the specific region of […]

2y ago

science|space

Facebook Is Secretly Creating A Mind-Reading Device, Leaked Audio Confirms

Facebook recently told its employees about new plans to create devices that can read minds by using neural sensors. The details of the social networking giant’s ambitious new plans came shortly after news broke last week that the company was the subject of an anti-trust lawsuit led by New York Attorney General Letitia James. Facebook’s […]

2y ago

Facebook|social media|technology

Huawei Has Allegedly Built Surveillance Tools That Identify And Monitor People By Race

An investigation into the Chinese firm Huawei has reportedly found that the company has worked with dozens of security firms to build surveillance tools that can both identify and track people based on race. The report comes just days after the company had denied creating ethnicity-monitoring technology. The investigation, conducted by The Washington Post, learned […]

2y ago

china|Huawei|technology

More Than 300 Children Are Missing And Feared Kidnapped Or Dead After Nigerian School Attack

More than 300 students remain missing after gunmen attacked an all-boys school in northwestern Nigeria on Friday. Though the search has continued throughout the weekend, authorities have expressed their fears that many of the schoolboys are either in captivity or dead after attempting to flee to safety. As was previously reported by Al Jazeera, attackers […]

2y ago

africa|children|nigeria

Mysterious Treasure And Jewelry Is Washing Up On A Small Beach In Venezuela

Jewelry and other precious artifacts have been washing ashore on a small beach in Venezuela, bringing hope and joy to impoverished residents of its nearby town. According to The New York Times, the discovery was first made this past September by fisherman Yolman Lares. The 25-year-old said he saw something glisten in the sand while […]

2y ago

south america|venezuela

Iranian Teenager Is Jailed For 10 Years After Using Photoshop On Her Instagram Photos

A teenage girl from the Islamic Republic of Iran is currently facing a decade in prison after she was arrested for posting altered photographs on her social media accounts. According to The Guardian, 19-year-old Fatemeh Khishvand, who goes by Sahar Tabar, was arrested after being accused of the “corruption” of young people and for disrespecting […]

2y ago

instagram|iran

Meghan Markle Is ‘Going Crazy’ Over Losing The Limelight, British Radio Host Claims

A British radio host has claimed that Meghan Markle is “going crazy” over the fact that she is not receiving much press while Prince William and Kate Middleton have won headlines during their three-day tour of the United Kingdom. As was covered by The Daily Express, TalkRADIO presenter Mike Graham made the comments to royal […]

2y ago

British Royals|Meghan Markle|Prince Harry

Swedish Model Anna Nystrom Shows Off Her Midriff In A Ribbed Crop Top

Social media star Anna Nyström wowed her 8.4 million Instagram followers when she showed off her midriff in a trendy crop top. The top was a bright white color which flattered the model’s sun-kissed skin. It featured a crew neckline and was made from a trendy ribbed material which hugged her curves. The shirt cropped […]

2y ago

anna nystrom|instagram

A ‘Galactic Federation’ Of Aliens Has Made Contact With The United States, Former Israeli General Claims

A former Israeli general is claiming that both the United States and Israel have been in contact with aliens for years. Haim Eshed, who served as the head of the Israeli space security program for 30 years and is currently a professor, made the comments in an interview with the Tel Aviv-based newspaper Yediot Aharonot. […]

2y ago

aliens|israel|space|ufo|United States

Mystery Illness Sweeps Through India, Infecting Over 300 People This Weekend

As the world fights the novel coronavirus pandemic, it appears that India may soon have another health crisis on its hands as hundreds of people have reportedly been infected with a “mystery illness.” According to The Indian Express, around 300 people have reported symptoms of the unknown disease in the Eluru region in Andhra Pradesh. […]

2y ago

asia|Health|India

Anna Harnes

Anna Harnes is a writer for The Inquisitr. She is a graduate of Harvard and previously worked at Promenade Magazine and The Economist. As a dual citizen of Denmark, she enjoys focusing on international affairs but also has a guilty pleasure for pop culture, having interned in entertainment PR in college.