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Former Catalan separatist leader Carles Puigdemont defied an arrest warrant to appear at a rally in Barcelona on Thursday after seven years of self-imposed exile, before reportedly fleeing the scene with a car belonging to a regional police officer.Amid a heavy police presence, Puigdemont had told a crowd of thousands of followers in the Catalan capital he aimed to revive the independence drive that plunged Spain into political crisis in 2017. "They thought they'd be celebrating my arrest and they thought that this punishment would dissuade us," he said. "Well, they are wrong."SPAIN'S PARLIAMENT VOTES TO GRANT AMNESTY TO CATALAN SEPARATISTS

Christina Hall is not looking for love anytime soon. On Thursday, the HGTV star, who filed for divorce from her third husband, Josh Hall, last month, took to social media to send a strong message to those looking to pursue her right now."Dear men. Your hand written / typed letters are cute but no you will not be my 4th ex-husband," she wrote on her Instagram stories.HGTV STAR CHRISTINA HAACK FILES FOR DIVORCE FROM THIRD HUSBAND"Thank you for all the advice about my children and marriages," she added. "I really appreciate it."Christina and Josh each filed for divorce on July 16

NOTUS reporter Jasmine Wright told MSNBC on Thursday that Kamala Harris' past "damaging moments" are on her team's mind as the vice president dodges formal media engagements. "I think the public is expecting, or certainly the media, is expecting her to engage more with reporters now that she has replaced Biden at the top of the ticket," Wright said. After President Biden dropped out of the race last month, Harris quickly rose to take his place atop the ticket as Democrats coalesced around her. Harris has not granted any interviews or held formal press conferences since ascending as the party's nominee."We’ve seen

A CrossFit Games athlete drowned in Marine Creek Lake in Fort Worth, Texas, Thursday morning during a swimming event. According to Fox 4, the Fort Worth Police Department is not releasing the identity of the athlete until the Tarrant County Medical Examiner’s report is complete and the victim's family is notified. Serbian athlete Lazar Đukić, 28, has been identified by several reports as the athlete who vanished during the swimming portion of the competition. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMĐukić was last seen toward the end of the 800-meter swim, which was being livestreamed for the 2024 CrossFit Games. The CrossFit Games

FIRST ON FOX – Police bodycam footage obtained by Fox News Digital on Thursday through a records request shows two officers attempting to intercept Thomas Matthew Crooks on a roof seconds before he allegedly tried to assassinate former President Trump at a campaign rally last month.The footage is taken from two officers from the Butler Township Police Department who made a desperate attempt to stop Crooks moments before he fired his DPMS AR-15 rifle striking former President Trump in the ear, killing Corey Comparatore and injuring two others.  "F------ this close, bro. Dude he turned around on me," the officer who

The Justice Department announced an indictment Thursday against two Iranian brothers and a Pakistani national linked to a U.S. military operation off the coast of Somalia in January that resulted in the deaths of two Navy SEALs. Shahab and Yunus Mir’kazei -- who federal prosecutors say work for Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps – and Muhammad Pahlawan are each charged with conspiring to provide and providing material support to Iran’s weapons of mass destruction program resulting in death and conspiring to commit violence against maritime navigation and maritime transport involving weapons of mass destruction resulting in death. Pahlawan is currently in custody

Over 80 farms in the United States and Canada have trimmed their hedges to honor "Peanuts" creator Charles M. Schulz and his timeless, beloved characters.Corn maze farmers have teamed up with Peanuts Worldwide to create "Peanuts"-themed attractions, as the Associated Press noted.Schulz released the first strip 75 years ago in Oct. 1950, across seven newspapers nationwide, according to the Schulz Museum, when he was just 27 years old. ON THIS DAY IN HISTORY, NOVEMBER 26, 1922, CHARLES M. SCHULZ, CREATOR OF ‘PEANUTS,’ IS BORN IN MINNESOTAPopular characters in the "Peanuts" brand include Charlie Brown, Snoopy, Lucy, Linus and Peppermint Patty. With "observational,

Fighting in Russia rages for a third day after 1,000 Ukrainian troops stormed across the international border into the Kursk region Tuesday in one of the largest surprise attacks on Russia since the war began over two years ago.Moscow called a state of emergency in the Kursk region – located roughly 175 miles northeast of the Ukrainian city of Kharkiv – after Ukrainian forces pushed through at least two lines of defense, according to open-source reporting outlined by the Institute for the Study of War. Footage released by Ukraine's defense ministry Thursday showed dozens of Russian soldiers surrendering to Ukrainian troops,

New York native and Hollywood actor Gabriel Olds was arrested on Wednesday and charged with seven felony counts of sexual assault, Fox News Digital has learned.According to the Los Angeles Police Department, Olds used his fame and Ivy League education to lure his victims, many of whom he met on dating apps. A current Los Angeles resident, Olds is being held on $3.5 million bail. CELEBRITIES AT LYNWOOD PRISONA press release from the LAPD shared that Olds was initially accused of rape by a 41-year-old woman in January 2023. She said the alleged assault took place at her home. Subsequently, two other

Cate Blanchett is sharing how much she was paid for her role in one of the highest-grossing films of all time, "The Lord of the Rings" – and says it was basically "nothing."During a recent interview on "Watch What Happens Live," the "Borderlands" star was asked which of her movies landed her the biggest paycheck."I think it’s probably ‘Lord of the Rings,’" host Andy Cohen guessed. CATE BLANCHETT NARROWLY AVOIDS WARDROBE MALFUNCTION THANKS TO JAMIE LEE CURTIS' QUICK THINKINGBlanchett replied, "Are you kidding me? No, no one got paid anything to do that movie."When asked whether she received "a piece on

Ethiopian track star Lamecha Girma is recovering after a scary scene in the men’s 3000-meter steeplechase final where the current world record holder was taken off the track on a stretcher after going down in the final lap of Wednesday’s race. The 23-year-old Olympian was jostling for third place in the final lap of the race when he attempted to clear a hurdle. His back leg appeared to catch it, causing him to go down hard as the rest of the pack made their way past him. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COMGirma laid motionless on the track at Stade

The Summer Olympics are here again! That means all your favorites are back: gymnastics, swimming, track and field and dozens more. Whether you want to watch Simone Biles win yet another gold medal or Katie Ledecky outswim just about everyone, an Olympics watch party is the perfect way to celebrate your favorite sports with all your friends.If you’re hosting the party this year, prepare to go all out with the decorations and grab a few things to make your viewing experience worthy of a gold medal. If you are rooting for Team USA, check out this roundup of U.S. Olympic-inspired

A CNN correspondent harshly fact-checked Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minn., on Wednesday, declaring that "there is no evidence" he carried weapons in combat as the vice presidential candidate appeared to previously imply. Since Vice President Kamala Harris announced Walz as her 2024 running mate, his political and military record have come under intense scrutiny. Sen. JD Vance, R-Ohio, former President Trump’s running mate, accused Walz of misleading the country about his veteran status on Wednesday."He said, 'We shouldn't allow weapons that I used in war to be on America's streets.' Well, I wonder, Tim Walz, when were you ever in war? When

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin is ordering all votes for the 2024 presidential election to be cast by paper ballot.Youngkin issued Executive Order 35 on Wednesday, which codifies election security protocols established under his governance for all future elections."The Virginia model for Election Security works. This isn't a Democrat or Republican issue, it's an American and Virginian issue," Youngkin said in an announcement. "Every legal vote deserves to be counted without being watered down by illegal votes or inaccurate machines. In Virginia, we don’t play games and our model for election security is working."VIRGINIA SCHOOL DISTRICT LAUNCHES PILOT NO CELLPHONE POLICY

President Biden is scheduled to hold his first public event of the week on Thursday before flying to his beach house in Delaware. Biden hasn’t been seen publicly since walking back to the White House from Marine One on Monday after returning with first lady Jill Biden from their residence in Wilmington, Delaware. None of the events on the president’s public schedule have been open to the press so far this week. On Thursday, Biden – during events closed to the press – is scheduled to call Hawaii Gov. Josh Green and Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen "to commemorate the one-year anniversary of

‘EMBELLISHING HIS RECORD’ – Veteran who served in Tim Walz's battalion addresses stolen valor accusations: 'He's delusional.' Continue reading …‘NOT CONFIDENT’ – Biden predicts what will happen if Harris defeats Trump in first interview since ending his bid. Continue reading …UP IN ARMS – Harris' running mate calls for banning guns he 'carried in war,' immediately gets crushed for it. Continue reading …REALITY CHECK – Michael Phelps doesn't hold back when talking about US men's swimming at the Olympics. Continue reading …‘LOTS’ OF CHANGES – Major discount retailer to close as many as 315 stores nationwide. Continue reading …--UNDER THE

There are 89 days until Election Day on Tuesday, Nov. 5.But if Americans vote like they did in the last two election cycles, most of them will have already cast a ballot before the big day.Early voting starts as soon as Sept. 6 for eligible voters, with seven battleground states sending out ballots to at least some voters the same month.It makes the next few months less a countdown to Election Day, and more the beginning of "election season."VANCE PRAISED FOR 'ABSOLUTE FIRE' TAKEDOWN OF HARRIS-WALZ 'TAG TEAM' RIOT ENABLERS: 'MAKE AMERICA BURN AGAIN'States have long allowed at least some

Herod the Great occupies a mere blip in the biblical narrative, but historically he was a huge presence in the political landscape of the ancient world.  He hobnobbed with the likes of Antony and Cleopatra, the ultimate power couple of their time.A brilliant architect and politician, Herod was also, by most standards, evil.That's why well-known television personality and author Kathie Lee Gifford became a little obsessed with him.NEW BOOK, A DEVOTIONAL CALLED ‘LIGHT FOR TODAY,' MAY HELP OPEN EYES TO GOD AS ‘A LIVING REALITY’Said Gifford in an interview, "I'm fascinated by these huge, huge, epic evil presences all through

Catholic Bishop Robert Barron says society’s love for athletic "excellence" on display at this year’s Olympic Games runs contrary to its current preoccupation with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiatives, and other efforts to ensure people have equality of outcomes in life rather than opportunity. In an interview with Fox News Digital, the bishop of the Diocese of Winona-Rochester in Minnesota and prominent Catholic influencer used the example of elite Olympic gymnast Simone Biles to illustrate the folly of DEI. He explained that her talent came about because she beat out other athletes to become the best. In other words, she excluded

A pair of pandas are making their big American debut.Two giant pandas from China have officially arrived at the San Diego Zoo with the grand re-opening of their exhibit on Aug. 8.The pandas, named Xin Bao and Yun Chuan, will live in the zoo’s newly renovated and expanded Panda Ridge, which is inspired by the landscapes of their native habitats in the Suchuan, Gansu and Shanxi provinces, according to the zoo’s website.SAN DIEGO ZOO TO WELCOME PAIR OF GIANT PANDAS FROM CHAIN UNDER CONSERVATION PARTNERSHIPThe bears, the first to enter the U.S. in 21 years, arrived safely on June 27,

Video showing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz claiming that he carried weapons of war into actual war has surfaced. A Minnesota National Guard response to Fox News disputes the fact that Walz actually went into battle, but rather he skirted any skirmishes and retired instead, leaving his troops behind.Walz, who’s the chosen vice presidential candidate for Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris, served a quarter of a century in the National Guard. A video of Walz making the controversial statement can be seen on X."I spent 25 years in the Army and I hunt. I’ve been voting for common sense legislation that protects

A Texas woman is defending her husband's decision to shoot and kill three pit bulls after the dogs attacked her livestock, killing several of her animals.Michelle Gomez of Caldwell County said "enough is enough" to FOX 7 Austin in light of the many livestock attacks and deaths from her neighbor's many pit bull dogs.MICHIGAN BOY, 8, SAVES SISTER, 6, FROM NEAR-FATAL DOG ATTACKFriday morning, her neighbor's pit bulls had either scaled over or dug under her fence and brutally attacked her pig, grabbing it by the ears. Luckily, the pig survived the attack.Over the past two and a half years,

The U.S. men's swimming team's performance at the Paris Olympics left legendary American swimmer Michael Phelps "disappointed."The 23-time Olympic gold medalist did not hold back when he expressed his thoughts on Team USA's overall performance at this year's Summer Games. "For me as a whole, I was pretty disappointed to see the U.S. swimming results," Phelps told USA Today. "Obviously, there were a few standout swims. And those you have to recognize."Phelps added that he was concerned about the team's prospects in four years when Los Angeles hosts the 2028 Olympics. Phelps believes the U.S. no longer holds a competitive advantage

A fired Seattle police officer is suing the city for wrongful termination and damages after he was terminated for bodycam video showing what appears to be him joking and laughing after a woman was struck and killed by a patrol car.Former Seattle police officer Daniel Auderer filed a $20 million tort complaint against the city of Seattle for damages weeks after he was fired for his behavior following the death of Jaahnavi Kandula, a 23-year-old Northeastern University student.Auderer claims harm to his personal reputation, wrongful termination and mental pain and suffering. He is also claiming lost wages of $200,000 per

Vice Presidential nominee Kamala Harris shouted down protesters during a campaign speech in Michigan on Wednesday. The protesters, who opposed Israel’s fighting with Hamas, interrupted Harris about midway through her speech. At first, Harris addressed those trying to disrupt her by saying she was, "here because I believe in democracy and everybody's voice matters, but I am speaking now."But as the protesters continued shouting her down, Harris became more combative. "You know what, if you want Donald Trump to win, then say that. Otherwise, I'm speaking," Harris said, eliciting static cheers from the audience. Those demonstrating were eventually led away, but not before a