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Robert F. Kennedy Jnr.

The latest news and top stories on Robert F. Kennedy Jnr, the son of the assassinated former US Attorney General Robert F. Kennedy, and the 26th United States Secretary of Health and Human Services. Kennedy Jr oversees the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and National Institutes of Health (NIH). Formerly an environmental lawyer, he co-founded Riverkeeper and Waterkeeper Alliance. Kennedy is known for his vaccine-sceptic views, challenging established public health policies and advocating for addressing chronic diseases, ultra-processed foods and environmental pollution.

The US Department of Health and Human Services has announced the decertification of Network for Hope, which coordinated organ donations for millions of Americans. Photo: Shutterstock

Science

US organ donation organisation’s shutdown invokes Chinese students’ worst fears

Network for Hope, which assists millions of American donor recipients, is accused of harvesting organs from living patients.

14 Aug 2026 - 3:56PMvideocam

United States

WHO chief warns Trump’s vaccine policy overhaul is against ‘decades of evidence’

12 Aug 2026 - 8:10PM

Donald Trump

Trump signs order to revamp childhood vaccines, against medical groups’ guidance

11 Aug 2026 - 6:59AM

United States

Trump defence chief Hegseth unveils plan to test US troops for low testosterone

The Pentagon head says the screenings for those 30 and older will allow service members to operate at their ‘absolute best’.

16 Jul 2026 - 4:47AMvideocam

US Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth addresses senior military officers at Marine Corps Base Quantico in Virginia in September 2025. Photo: TNS

Fame and celebrity

Meet Conor Kennedy, Taylor Swift’s ex whose wedding could top her nuptials

The son of RFK Jr tied the knot with singer Giulia Be in March – their 3-day celebrations will be held against Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer landmark.

3 Jul 2026 - 6:00AM

United States

RFK Jnr posts video of him grabbing 2 snakes, as his wife asks ‘why?’

US health secretary has a bare-handed encounter with snakes, as his TV star wife tries to get him to stop.

27 May 2026 - 5:17PM

United States

Trump says US Food and Drug Commissioner Marty Makary is out

The FDA chief’s departure follows weeks of intensifying pressure from powerful Republicans, anti-abortion groups and others.

13 May 2026 - 2:49AM

FDA Commissioner Marty Makary attends an event at the White House in April. Photo: AP

Donald Trump

Washington shooting exposes gaps in security protocols for Trump

Officials say security perimeter around the president may need expanding after shooter targeted prominent media gala.

27 Apr 2026 - 2:32PM

United States

‘I fought like hell’: how gunfire threw Trump’s glitzy press dinner into chaos

Panic gripped the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, sending guests diving for cover as security evacuated the US president.

26 Apr 2026 - 1:31PMvideocam

United States

US FDA plans ultra-fast review of 3 psychedelic drugs after Trump directive

The recent moves on psychedelics reflect growing popular support for the mind-altering substances among Trump’s supporters.

24 Apr 2026 - 10:28PM

US President Donald Trump holds an executive order about easing restrictions on mental health treatments, including ibogaine, which he signed, in the Oval Office of the White House on Saturday. Photo: Reuters

Grooming

5 top grooming trends for men this spring – like Paul Anthony Kelly’s stubble

From Dior hair care and the Love Story actor’s stubble secrets to buzz cuts, Byredo’s Bal d’Afrique fragrance, and Grown Alchemist’s glow-boosting oil.

13 Apr 2026 - 6:00AM

Paul Anthony Kelly poses during a photocall before the Dior fall/winter 2026 women’s ready-to-wear collection show during Paris Fashion Week in Paris on March 3. Photo: Reuters

Fame and celebrity

Who is Rory Kennedy, and what happened to her wedding after JFK Jr’s death?

John F. Kennedy Jr and Carolyn Bessette – the subject of FX’s Love Story – were on their way to Rory’s wedding when their plane crashed in 1999.

30 Mar 2026 - 5:25PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet Erich Bergen, who plays JFK Jr’s cousin Anthony Radziwill in Love Story

Bergen plays Prince Anthony Radziwill, who was married to Real Housewife Carole Radziwill – the actor has been open about his own cancer diagnosis and recovery.

27 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Meet RoseMarie Terenzio, close friend of JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette

As the obsession over FX’s Love Story continues, some are turning to Terenzio’s books – JFK Jr and Fairy Tale Interrupted – for a more accurate account of ‘America’s prince’ and his wife.

26 Mar 2026 - 6:00PMvideocam

RoseMarie Terenzio, who wrote JFK Jr: An Intimate Oral Biography with Liz McNeil (right), pictured with JFK Jr in New York (left). Photos: @rmterenzio, @lizmcneil6/Instagram

Fame and celebrity

Meet Alessandro Nivola, who plays Calvin Klein in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story

The Boston native debuted on Broadway opposite Helen Mirren before his breakout on-screen role as Nicolas Cage’s unhinged brother in Face/Off.

20 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM

Alessandro Nivola, who plays Calvin Klein in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story, wears the designer to the show’s premiere in February, in New York. Photo: @alessandro.nivola/Instagram

Science

Opinion | Why Americans should welcome China’s rise in science

Greater competition may curb the influence of politics and vested interests distorting the US innovation system.

18 Mar 2026 - 9:28PMvideocam

Fame and celebrity

Meet Calvin Klein’s ex-wife Kelly – who was Carolyn Bessette’s close friend

The ex-design assistant at Ralph Lauren was hired by Calvin Klein – they were married for 20 years before divorcing, with Calvin coming out as bi.

14 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Who did JFK Jr date before his Love Story with Carolyn Bessette?

He had an on-off relationship with Daryl Hannah and just a single date with The Blue Lagoon star Brooke Shields, who said he was a good kisser.

13 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM

John F. Kennedy Jr, pictured with Christina Haag (left), Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy (centre) and Daryl Hannah (right) Photos: Getty Images;
@jfkjrarchive, @90smoment/Instagram

Celebrity Families

Who is Carole Radziwill and why is she not in Love Story?

Carole married Prince Anthony Radziwill, JFK Jr’s cousin and close friend, and even spoke to Bessette on the flight that ended in her and her husband’s death in 1999.

13 Mar 2026 - 6:00AM

Celebrity Families

Who were Carolyn Bessette’s parents, Ann Messina and William Bessette?

The teacher and engineer split when their daughter was eight – and the show seems to note she was later estranged from her dad.

12 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM

Celebrity children

Meet Dree Hemingway, who plays Daryl Hannah in FX’s Love Story

The model-turned-actress, who has worked with Calvin Klein and Chanel, says being a nepo baby made her put more pressure on herself.

12 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM

Dree Hemingway plays Daryl Hannah in FX’s Love Story. Photos: Reuters, @KaiseratCB/X

Fame and celebrity

Who was Anthony Radziwill, JFK Jr’s cousin whose father was a Polish prince?

The award-winning journalist, who was JFK Jr’s best man, died of cancer just weeks after the latter was killed in a plane crash.

7 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM

John F. Kennedy Jr. (right) and Anthony Radziwill were cousins and long-time friends. Photo: Getty Images

Fame and celebrity

Meet Narciso Rodriguez, the designer of Carolyn Bessette’s wedding gown

FX’s Love Story is bringing back the nostalgia of JFK Jr. and Bessette’s romance – but what has her friend Narciso Rodriguez said about her?

6 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM

Fame and celebrity

Who was Ethel Kennedy – and was she really mean to Carolyn Bessette?

The Kennedy family matriarch and RFK’s widow, who raised 11 children, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama for her public service.

3 Mar 2026 - 6:00PM

Celebrity children

Meet Meryl Streep’s daughter, Grace Gummer, who’s in FX’s Love Story

Gummer, who was also in American Horror Story and All’s Fair with Kim Kardashian, stars as Caroline Kennedy in Ryan Murphy’s new show.

27 Feb 2026 - 6:00PM

Grace Gummer and Paul Anthony Kelly, who play Caroline Kennedy and John F. Kennedy Jr, respectively, in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story. Photo: @gracejanegummer
/Instagram

My Take

My Take | How unhinged Washington unleashes American craziness on the world

China now looks like a pretty good hedge when compared to the unqualified and unpredictable people who run the US today.

23 Feb 2026 - 3:51PM

US President Donald Trump holds a gavel during a signing ceremony at the inaugural meeting of the “Board of Peace” at the US Institute of Peace in Washington, on February 19, 2026. Photo: AFP

Fame and celebrity

Meet Michael Bergin, the ex Calvin Klein model who dated Carolyn Bessette

Ryan Murphy’s new series Love Story shines a spotlight on the romance between Bessette and JFK Jr – but what about her Baywatch actor ex?

22 Feb 2026 - 6:00AM

Fame and celebrity

What you need to know about Daryl Hannah and JFK Jr’s romance

The Blade Runner actress, now married to Neil Young, had a romance with the late JFK Jr before he eventually wed Carolyn Bessette.

17 Feb 2026 - 6:00PMvideocam

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US organ donation organisation’s shutdown invokes Chinese students’ worst fears

Network for Hope, which assists millions of American donor recipients, is accused of harvesting organs from living patients.

WHO chief warns Trump’s vaccine policy overhaul is against ‘decades of evidence’

Trump signs order to revamp childhood vaccines, against medical groups’ guidance

Trump defence chief Hegseth unveils plan to test US troops for low testosterone

The Pentagon head says the screenings for those 30 and older will allow service members to operate at their ‘absolute best’.

Meet Conor Kennedy, Taylor Swift’s ex whose wedding could top her nuptials

The son of RFK Jr tied the knot with singer Giulia Be in March – their 3-day celebrations will be held against Brazil’s iconic Christ the Redeemer landmark.

RFK Jnr posts video of him grabbing 2 snakes, as his wife asks ‘why?’

US health secretary has a bare-handed encounter with snakes, as his TV star wife tries to get him to stop.

Trump says US Food and Drug Commissioner Marty Makary is out

The FDA chief’s departure follows weeks of intensifying pressure from powerful Republicans, anti-abortion groups and others.

Washington shooting exposes gaps in security protocols for Trump

Officials say security perimeter around the president may need expanding after shooter targeted prominent media gala.

‘I fought like hell’: how gunfire threw Trump’s glitzy press dinner into chaos

Panic gripped the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner, sending guests diving for cover as security evacuated the US president.

US FDA plans ultra-fast review of 3 psychedelic drugs after Trump directive

The recent moves on psychedelics reflect growing popular support for the mind-altering substances among Trump’s supporters.

5 top grooming trends for men this spring – like Paul Anthony Kelly’s stubble

From Dior hair care and the Love Story actor’s stubble secrets to buzz cuts, Byredo’s Bal d’Afrique fragrance, and Grown Alchemist’s glow-boosting oil.

Who is Rory Kennedy, and what happened to her wedding after JFK Jr’s death?

John F. Kennedy Jr and Carolyn Bessette – the subject of FX’s Love Story – were on their way to Rory’s wedding when their plane crashed in 1999.

Meet Erich Bergen, who plays JFK Jr’s cousin Anthony Radziwill in Love Story

Bergen plays Prince Anthony Radziwill, who was married to Real Housewife Carole Radziwill – the actor has been open about his own cancer diagnosis and recovery.

Meet RoseMarie Terenzio, close friend of JFK Jr and Carolyn Bessette

As the obsession over FX’s Love Story continues, some are turning to Terenzio’s books – JFK Jr and Fairy Tale Interrupted – for a more accurate account of ‘America’s prince’ and his wife.

Meet Alessandro Nivola, who plays Calvin Klein in Ryan Murphy’s Love Story

The Boston native debuted on Broadway opposite Helen Mirren before his breakout on-screen role as Nicolas Cage’s unhinged brother in Face/Off.

.css-1pcrwvc{color:#2aa191;}Opinion | Why Americans should welcome China’s rise in science

Greater competition may curb the influence of politics and vested interests distorting the US innovation system.

Meet Calvin Klein’s ex-wife Kelly – who was Carolyn Bessette’s close friend

The ex-design assistant at Ralph Lauren was hired by Calvin Klein – they were married for 20 years before divorcing, with Calvin coming out as bi.

Who did JFK Jr date before his Love Story with Carolyn Bessette?

He had an on-off relationship with Daryl Hannah and just a single date with The Blue Lagoon star Brooke Shields, who said he was a good kisser.

Who is Carole Radziwill and why is she not in Love Story?

Carole married Prince Anthony Radziwill, JFK Jr’s cousin and close friend, and even spoke to Bessette on the flight that ended in her and her husband’s death in 1999.

Who were Carolyn Bessette’s parents, Ann Messina and William Bessette?

The teacher and engineer split when their daughter was eight – and the show seems to note she was later estranged from her dad.

Meet Dree Hemingway, who plays Daryl Hannah in FX’s Love Story

The model-turned-actress, who has worked with Calvin Klein and Chanel, says being a nepo baby made her put more pressure on herself.

Who was Anthony Radziwill, JFK Jr’s cousin whose father was a Polish prince?

The award-winning journalist, who was JFK Jr’s best man, died of cancer just weeks after the latter was killed in a plane crash.

Meet Narciso Rodriguez, the designer of Carolyn Bessette’s wedding gown

FX’s Love Story is bringing back the nostalgia of JFK Jr. and Bessette’s romance – but what has her friend Narciso Rodriguez said about her?

Who was Ethel Kennedy – and was she really mean to Carolyn Bessette?

The Kennedy family matriarch and RFK’s widow, who raised 11 children, was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by Barack Obama for her public service.

Meet Meryl Streep’s daughter, Grace Gummer, who’s in FX’s Love Story

Gummer, who was also in American Horror Story and All’s Fair with Kim Kardashian, stars as Caroline Kennedy in Ryan Murphy’s new show.

My Take | How unhinged Washington unleashes American craziness on the world

China now looks like a pretty good hedge when compared to the unqualified and unpredictable people who run the US today.

Meet Michael Bergin, the ex Calvin Klein model who dated Carolyn Bessette

Ryan Murphy’s new series Love Story shines a spotlight on the romance between Bessette and JFK Jr – but what about her Baywatch actor ex?

What you need to know about Daryl Hannah and JFK Jr’s romance

The Blade Runner actress, now married to Neil Young, had a romance with the late JFK Jr before he eventually wed Carolyn Bessette.

Opinion | Why Americans should welcome China’s rise in science