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Trump signs orders to bolster US drone defenses, boost supersonic flight

President Donald Trump on Friday signed executive orders to bolster U.S. defenses against threatening drones and to boost electric air taxis and supersonic

Trump signs orders to bolster US drone defenses, boost supersonic flight
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Trump can bar AP from some White House events for now, US appeals court says

President Donald Trump is free to bar the Associated Press from some White House media events for now, after a U.S. appeals court on Friday paused a lower

Trump can bar AP from some White House events for now, US appeals court says
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US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to Washington, DC's high-capacity gun magazine ban

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US Supreme Court rebuffs challenge to Washington, DC's high-capacity gun magazine ban
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Proud Boys members suing Justice Department for January 6 prosecutions

Proud Boys members suing Justice Department for January 6 prosecutions

Proud Boys members suing Justice Department for January 6 prosecutions
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Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley eyes GOP Senate run against Jon Ossoff in Georgia

Former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley says he is considering running for U.S. Senate in 2026 as a Republican against Democratic incumbent Jon Ossoff

Former Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley eyes GOP Senate run against Jon Ossoff in Georgia
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Sheriff says mass shooting at grad ceremony thwarted; Second suspect arrested

Sheriff says mass shooting at grad ceremony thwarted; Second suspect arrested

Sheriff says mass shooting at grad ceremony thwarted; Second suspect arrested
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Trump administration asks Supreme Court to leave mass layoffs at Education Department in place

The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to pause a court order to reinstate Education Department employees who were fired in mass layoffs as part of President Donald Trump’s plan to dismantle the agency

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to leave mass layoffs at Education Department in place
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US stocks end up on jobs data, China hopes; Tesla bounces

U.S. stocks closed higher on Friday after a better-than-expected jobs report calmed worries about the economy, while Tesla

US stocks end up on jobs data, China hopes; Tesla bounces
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Six killed, 80 wounded in intense Russian air attacks on Ukraine

Russia launched an intense missile and drone barrage at the Ukrainian capital Kyiv in the early hours of Friday, killing at least

Six killed, 80 wounded in intense Russian air attacks on Ukraine
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Gaza marks the start of Eid with outdoor prayers in the rubble and food growing ever scarcer

People across the war-ravaged Gaza Strip have marked the start of one of Islam’s most important holidays with prayers outside destroyed mosques and homes, with little hope the war with Israel will end soon

Gaza marks the start of Eid with outdoor prayers in the rubble and food growing ever scarcer
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Modi inaugurates ambitious rail project connecting Kashmir to Indian plains

India Prime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated one of the most ambitious and strategic railway projects the nation has ever built

Modi inaugurates ambitious rail project connecting Kashmir to Indian plains
Africa|Business|Crime|Political|World

Wagner Group leaving Mali after heavy losses but Russia's Africa Corps to remain

The Russia-backed Wagner Group says it is leaving Mali after more than three and a half years of fighting Islamic extremists and insurgents in the country

Wagner Group leaving Mali after heavy losses but Russia's Africa Corps to remain
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Employers add a solid 139,000 jobs in May, though hiring slows as some potential weaknesses appear

U.S. employers slowed hiring last month, but still added a solid 139,000 jobs amid uncertainty over Trump’s trade wars

Employers add a solid 139,000 jobs in May, though hiring slows as some potential weaknesses appear
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Trump banned travel from 12 countries, but included some exceptions to avoid legal battles

The new travel ban on citizens of 12 countries that restricted access to people from seven others includes some exceptions

Trump banned travel from 12 countries, but included some exceptions to avoid legal battles
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What Trump told Dana Bash about his feud with Musk

President Donald Trump told CNN's Dana Bash he’s “not even thinking about” Elon Musk in a phone call after they explosively sparred on social media, adding that he won’t be speaking with Musk for “a while.”

What Trump told Dana Bash about his feud with Musk
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Republican lawmakers try to dodge Trump-Musk crossfire, aim to avoid 2026 damage

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Republican lawmakers try to dodge Trump-Musk crossfire, aim to avoid 2026 damage
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Trump says he has no plans to speak to Musk as feud persists

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Trump says he has no plans to speak to Musk as feud persists
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What to know about Ramón Morales Reyes, a Wisconsin man falsely accused of threatening Trump's life

A man falsely accused of threatening President Donald Trump’s life faces deportation even as Wisconsin authorities say the Mexican immigrant was framed and is a victim of a violent 2023 attack

What to know about Ramón Morales Reyes, a Wisconsin man falsely accused of threatening Trump's life
Crime|Political|US|World

Ex-DC Police officer sentenced to 18 months in prison for tipping off Proud Boys leader about arrest warrant

Ex-DC Police officer sentenced to 18 months in prison for tipping off Proud Boys leader about arrest warrant

Ex-DC Police officer sentenced to 18 months in prison for tipping off Proud Boys leader about arrest warrant
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Trump once opened the door to the LGBTQ+ community. Now activists say he's their top threat

When he first ran for office, Donald Trump seemed like he could be a new kind of Republican when it came to LGBTQ+ rights

Trump once opened the door to the LGBTQ+ community. Now activists say he's their top threat
Crime|Political|US

Proud Boys leaders seek $100 million over Jan. 6 prosecutions

Four leaders of the Proud Boys who were pardoned after being found guilty of trying to keep President Donald Trump in power on Jan. 6, 2021 after he lost the election to Joe Biden filed a

Proud Boys leaders seek $100 million over Jan. 6 prosecutions
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Senate Republicans revise ban on state AI regulations in bid to preserve controversial provision

Senate Republicans have made changes to their party’s sweeping tax bill in hopes of preserving a new policy that would prevent states from regulating artificial intelligence

Senate Republicans revise ban on state AI regulations in bid to preserve controversial provision
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Fed taps Michael Horowitz as next inspector general

The Federal Reserve announced on Friday that Michael Horowitz will serve as the central bank's new inspector general.

Fed taps Michael Horowitz as next inspector general
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Federal vs. state power at issue in a hearing over Trump's election overhaul executive order

Democratic state attorneys general are seeking to block President Donald Trump’s proposal for an overhaul of U.S. elections in a case that tests a constitutional bedrock — the separation of powers

Federal vs. state power at issue in a hearing over Trump's election overhaul executive order
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science

Trump preparing large-scale cancellation of federal funding for California, sources say

Trump preparing large-scale cancellation of federal funding for California, sources say

Trump preparing large-scale cancellation of federal funding for California, sources say
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‘Most predictable celebrity breakup’: Brownstein reacts to Trump and Musk's feud

CNN senior political analyst Ron Brownstein discusses the public feud between Elon Musk and President Trump.

‘Most predictable celebrity breakup’: Brownstein reacts to Trump and Musk's feud
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As World Pride flows straight into the military parade, DC officials say they're ready for anything

Officials in the nation’s capital generally express full confidence in their ability to handle large, complicated events and huge crowds

As World Pride flows straight into the military parade, DC officials say they're ready for anything
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From bros to foes: how the unlikely Trump-Musk relationship imploded

When Donald Trump met privately with White House officials on Wednesday, there was little to suggest that the U.S. president was close to a public

From bros to foes: how the unlikely Trump-Musk relationship imploded
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D-Day veterans return to Normandy to mark 81st anniversary of landings

Veterans have gathered on the beaches of Normandy to mark the 81st anniversary of the D-Day landings — a pivotal moment during World War II that eventually led to the collapse of Adolf Hitler’s regime

D-Day veterans return to Normandy to mark 81st anniversary of landings
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Officers accused of driving 119 mph in chase of suspect that resulted in crash that killed 2

Officers accused of driving 119 mph in chase of suspect that resulted in crash that killed 2

Officers accused of driving 119 mph in chase of suspect that resulted in crash that killed 2
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The new US-backed Gaza aid plan and why the UN does not like it

An organization backed by Israel and the United States began distributing food packages in Gaza at the end of May, overseeing a new

The new US-backed Gaza aid plan and why the UN does not like it
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North Korea detains officials over warship accident, state media says

North Korea has detained shipyard officials responsible for a recent major accident during the launch of a new warship, state media said on Sunday.

North Korea detains officials over warship accident, state media says
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Pontiac woman accused of abandoning her 3 children for years released on bond

Pontiac woman accused of abandoning her 3 children for years released on bond

Pontiac woman accused of abandoning her 3 children for years released on bond
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Three Iranians in UK court accused of assisting Tehran spy service

Three Iranian men appeared in court in London on Friday accused of assisting Iran's foreign intelligence service and plotting violence against journalists working for a British-based

Three Iranians in UK court accused of assisting Tehran spy service
Asia|Business|Political|World

South Korea's Lee, Trump agree to work towards swift tariff deal, Lee's office says

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South Korea's Lee, Trump agree to work towards swift tariff deal, Lee's office says
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Trump urges Supreme Court to allow mass layoffs at Education Department

Trump urges Supreme Court to allow mass layoffs at Education Department

Trump urges Supreme Court to allow mass layoffs at Education Department
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Soft-focus interview positions Bardella as leader-in-waiting of France's far-right

Jordan Bardella, the 29-year-old wunderkind of France's far right National Rally (RN), says he grew up wanting to be Superman, or James Bond.

Soft-focus interview positions Bardella as leader-in-waiting of France's far-right
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Trump seeks to reshape judiciary as first nominees face Senate

U.S. President Donald Trump's first batch of judicial nominees since returning to the White House is set to go before a U.S.

Trump seeks to reshape judiciary as first nominees face Senate
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Trump trade war: tariff deadlines and key upcoming events

The twists and turns in U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff policies have not only rattled global financial markets but have also taken investors on a roller-coaster ride. 

Trump trade war: tariff deadlines and key upcoming events
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Trump says Fed's Powell must lower interest rate - Truth Social post

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Trump says Fed's Powell must lower interest rate - Truth Social post
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'I'm very disappointed': Trump reacts to Musk comments

President Trump said he was “very disappointed” with Elon Musk, as the tech billionaire and former adviser continues to blast Trump’s massive tax and spending cuts package. The bill is estimated to add $2.4 trillion to the deficit over the next decade.

'I'm very disappointed': Trump reacts to Musk comments
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US House plans quick action on Trump cuts to foreign aid spending

Republican leaders of the U.S.

US House plans quick action on Trump cuts to foreign aid spending
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From 'disgusting abomination' to 'went too far': Trump and Musk's social media brawl thaws

Elon Musk said on Wednesday that he regretted some of the posts he made about U.S.

From 'disgusting abomination' to 'went too far': Trump and Musk's social media brawl thaws
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South Korean conservatives looking for rebirth after election loss

South Korea's right is looking to remake itself after a massive defeat in this week's snap presidential election that left it with little power to challenge the ruling

South Korean conservatives looking for rebirth after election loss
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Migrants and ICE officers contend with heat, smog and illness after detoured South Sudan flight

The Trump administration says migrants placed on a deportation flight originally bound for South Sudan are now being held in a converted shipping container on a U.S. naval base in Djibouti, where the men and their guards are contending with baking hot temperatures, smoke from nearby burn pits and the looming threat of rocket attacks

Migrants and ICE officers contend with heat, smog and illness after detoured South Sudan flight
Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin, responding to Trump's 'fighting children' comment, says Ukraine war is existential

The Kremlin said on Friday that the war in Ukraine was an existential question for Russia, after U.S. President Donald Trump likened it to a playground fight.

Kremlin, responding to Trump's 'fighting children' comment, says Ukraine war is existential
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Survivors of Spain's Franco-era 'fallen women' centres seek apology, recognition

Consuelo Garcia del Cid was 16 when the family doctor came into her bedroom in Barcelona, Spain with her mother in 1974, grabbed her left

Survivors of Spain's Franco-era 'fallen women' centres seek apology, recognition
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Bangladesh to hold election in first half of April 2026, interim PM says

Bangladesh will hold a national election in the first half of April 2026, its de facto premier said on Friday, after a period of interim unelected government since student-led unrest

Bangladesh to hold election in first half of April 2026, interim PM says
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Fed should cut interest rate by a full point, Trump says

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Fed should cut interest rate by a full point, Trump says
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Overcrowding forces halt to Gaza aid distribution, Eid holiday marked by violence

Aid distribution in Gaza was halted on Friday after the U.S. and Israeli-backed Gaza Humanitarian Foundation (GHF) said

Overcrowding forces halt to Gaza aid distribution, Eid holiday marked by violence
Political|Travel|World

Venezuelans in Florida react to Trump's new travel ban

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation to ban travel from several countries to the US, citing security risks, with one of the countries being Venezuela. Venezuelans in Florida reacted to the ban, with one worrying about their visa.

Venezuelans in Florida react to Trump's new travel ban
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Israel confirms it is arming Hamas rivals in operation opposition calls ‘complete madness’

Israel confirms it is arming Hamas rivals in operation opposition calls ‘complete madness’

Israel confirms it is arming Hamas rivals in operation opposition calls ‘complete madness’
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US tariff policy could cost Germany 90,000 jobs within a year, says labour office chief

U.S. tariff policy could cost Germany 90,000 jobs within a year, the country's labour office head told Sueddeutsche Zeitung newspaper in an interview released on Friday.

US tariff policy could cost Germany 90,000 jobs within a year, says labour office chief
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|Technology|Travel|World

India vows to keep up development in Kashmir after tourist attack

India is committed to efforts to develop its restive territory of Jammu and Kashmir, Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Friday, accusing neighbour Pakistan of

India vows to keep up development in Kashmir after tourist attack
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IMF says Latin America must maintain fiscal plans amid uncertainty

Countries in Latin America should maintain prudent fiscal policies to strengthen their economies amid a swift escalation of trade tensions and policy

IMF says Latin America must maintain fiscal plans amid uncertainty
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Russia responds to Trump-Musk feud with jokes, jibes and job offers

The feud between Donald Trump and Elon Musk provoked chatter, mockery and amusement among the ruling class in Moscow, where one senior official joked about hosting peace

Russia responds to Trump-Musk feud with jokes, jibes and job offers
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany's Merz says some US lawmakers have 'no idea' of scale of Russia's rearmament

Some U.S. lawmakers do not understand the scale of Russia's rearmament campaign, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Friday, a day after he

Germany's Merz says some US lawmakers have 'no idea' of scale of Russia's rearmament
Arts|Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology|World

Was the Boulder attack terrorism or a hate crime? 2 experts unpack the complexities

What is the difference between a hate crime and an act of terrorism?

Was the Boulder attack terrorism or a hate crime? 2 experts unpack the complexities
Arts|Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Technology

AmeriCorps is on the chopping block – despite research showing that the national service agency is making a difference in local communities

The independent federal agency had been facilitating the work of approximately 200,000 volunteers a year, deploying them across the country through partnerships with thousands of nonprofits.

AmeriCorps is on the chopping block – despite research showing that the national service agency is making a difference in local communities
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

How the feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump exploded over 72 hours

How the feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump exploded over 72 hours

How the feud between Elon Musk and Donald Trump exploded over 72 hours
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU open to lowering tariffs on US fertilisers in trade talks

The European Union is open to lowering tariffs on U.S. fertiliser imports as an offer in trade talks with the Trump administration, but will not weaken its food

EU open to lowering tariffs on US fertilisers in trade talks
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia says its strike against Kyiv and other centres was a response to Ukrainian 'terrorist acts'

Russia's Defence Ministry said on Friday that its forces had carried out a massive and successful strike on military and military-related targets in Ukraine overnight in response to

Russia says its strike against Kyiv and other centres was a response to Ukrainian 'terrorist acts'
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology

Trump tells CNN he’s ‘not even thinking about Elon’ and won’t speak to him ‘for a while’

Trump tells CNN he’s ‘not even thinking about Elon’ and won’t speak to him ‘for a while’

Trump tells CNN he’s ‘not even thinking about Elon’ and won’t speak to him ‘for a while’
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Three men to go on trial next year over fires linked to UK PM Starmer

Three men all linked to Ukraine will go on trial next April accused of involvement in a series of arson attacks on houses and a vehicle in London connected to British Prime Minister

Three men to go on trial next year over fires linked to UK PM Starmer
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|World

Tesla's $380 billion wipeout marks biggest 2025 loss among top companies

Tesla is the worst-performing large-cap stock this year, thanks to declining electric vehicle demand, Chief Executive Elon Musk's political controversies over his ties to far-right groups,

Tesla's $380 billion wipeout marks biggest 2025 loss among top companies
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

EU backs International Criminal Court after US sanctions judges

The EU gave its backing on Friday to the International Criminal Court after Washington imposed sanctions on four

EU backs International Criminal Court after US sanctions judges
Business|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

What to expect in the New Jersey primary

Nearly a dozen candidates will compete in New Jersey on Tuesday for the chance to succeed term-limited Democratic Gov. Phil Murphy

What to expect in the New Jersey primary
Africa|Business|Political|World

Red Cross closes Niger offices and foreign staff leave after junta's expulsion order

The International Committee of the Red Cross has announced the closure of its offices in Niger and the departure of its foreign staff, four months after the ruling junta ordered the organization to leave the country

Red Cross closes Niger offices and foreign staff leave after junta's expulsion order
Americas|Europe|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Travel|World

Global LGBTQ+ advocates gather 'on Trump's doorstep' at World Pride despite travel anxiety

Many LGBTQ+ travelers have expressed concerns about or decided to skip the World Pride gathering going on in Washington due to anxieties about safety, border policies and a hostile political climate

Global LGBTQ+ advocates gather 'on Trump's doorstep' at World Pride despite travel anxiety
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Trump and Musk break up, and Washington holds its breath

Insiders have speculated about a potential falling-out between Donald Trump and Elon Musk for months

Trump and Musk break up, and Washington holds its breath
Asia|Business|Crime|Economy|Political

Nepal ex-PM faces graft charge over land deal with Indian yoga guru's firm

Authorities in Nepal have charged former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal with corruption and demanded a million-dollar fine over the purchase of land by a firm

Nepal ex-PM faces graft charge over land deal with Indian yoga guru's firm
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Germany's Merz says he found Trump open to dialogue and committed to NATO

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz says he found President Donald Trump open to discussion and is convinced that Washington remains committed to the NATO alliance

Germany's Merz says he found Trump open to dialogue and committed to NATO
Economy|Political|World

Japan's government to say it is not relying on tax cuts to boost income

Japan's government is distancing itself from tax cuts in its annual policy guidelines, amid heightened volatility in the government debt market

Japan's government to say it is not relying on tax cuts to boost income
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In surprise victory, UK's Labour wins Scottish by-election after racism row

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer's Labour Party won a surprise victory on Friday in a fiercely fought by-election for the Scottish parliament, while support

In surprise victory, UK's Labour wins Scottish by-election after racism row
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Army preparing for largest military parade on the capital’s streets in decades, featuring 7 million pounds of hardware

Army preparing for largest military parade on the capital’s streets in decades, featuring 7 million pounds of hardware

Army preparing for largest military parade on the capital’s streets in decades, featuring 7 million pounds of hardware
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Allies tried to broker Trump-Musk peace. An Epstein files allegation complicated things

Allies tried to broker Trump-Musk peace. An Epstein files allegation complicated things

Allies tried to broker Trump-Musk peace. An Epstein files allegation complicated things
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Hungary's Orban lauds MAGA advance after Nawrocki's win in Poland

Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban said on Friday that nationalist Karol Nawrocki's victory in Poland's presidential election was "fantastically good", hailing the success of an

Hungary's Orban lauds MAGA advance after Nawrocki's win in Poland
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong faces second charge under national security law

Hong Kong authorities once again arrested prominent activist Joshua Wong on Friday and charged him with conspiracy to collude with a foreign

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong faces second charge under national security law
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New Zealand parliament confirms unprecedented lengthy suspension of Indigenous lawmakers

New Zealand's parliament agreed on historically lengthy suspensions for three Indigenous lawmakers who last year performed a haka, a traditional Maori dance,

New Zealand parliament confirms unprecedented lengthy suspension of Indigenous lawmakers
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Lebanese army warns Israeli airstrikes might force it to freeze cooperation with ceasefire committee

The Lebanese army has condemned Israel’s airstrikes on suburbs of Beirut, warning that such attacks are weakening the role of Lebanon’s armed forces that might eventually suspend cooperation with the committee monitoring the truce that ended the Israel-Hezbollah war

Lebanese army warns Israeli airstrikes might force it to freeze cooperation with ceasefire committee
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Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong charged under Beijing-imposed security law for a second time

Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong has been charged with conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security under a Beijing-imposed law that critics say has crushed Hong Kong's once-thriving pro-democracy movement

Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong charged under Beijing-imposed security law for a second time
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Russia sees bleak prospects for expiring nuclear arms pact given 'ruined' ties with US

Russia sees little chance of saving its last nuclear accord with the United States, due to expire in eight months, given the "ruined" state of relations with Washington,

Russia sees bleak prospects for expiring nuclear arms pact given 'ruined' ties with US
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Italians vote on easing citizenship requirements, reversing labour reform

Italians will start voting on Sunday in a two-day referendum on whether to ease citizenship laws and reverse a decade-old liberalisation of the labour market, but the

Italians vote on easing citizenship requirements, reversing labour reform
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US finds no currency manipulation in 2024; Ireland, Switzerland added to monitoring list

No major U.S. trading partner manipulated its currency in 2024, the Treasury Department said on Thursday in the first semi-annual currency report of President Donald Trump's

US finds no currency manipulation in 2024; Ireland, Switzerland added to monitoring list
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Olympics-US travel ban will not hinder Los Angeles Olympics, LA28 CEO says

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Olympics-US travel ban will not hinder Los Angeles Olympics, LA28 CEO says
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Thai military prepared for 'high-level operation' if Cambodia border row escalates

Thailand's military said it is ready to launch a "high-level operation" to counter any violation of its sovereignty, in the strongest words

Thai military prepared for 'high-level operation' if Cambodia border row escalates
Africa|Political|World

Ghana endorses Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara

Ghana said on Thursday it views a Moroccan autonomy plan as the sole basis to settle the Western Sahara dispute within the framework of the UN, aligning itself

Ghana endorses Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara
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Australia PM rules out easing biosecurity rules ahead of Trump meet

Australia will not relax its strict biosecurity rules during tariff talks with the United States, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on

Australia PM rules out easing biosecurity rules ahead of Trump meet
Crime|Education|Political|US|World

Trump ban on entry of international Harvard students blocked by US judge

A federal judge in Boston on Thursday temporarily blocked U.S.

Trump ban on entry of international Harvard students blocked by US judge
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Migrant acquitted in first trial over US border military zones

A federal jury in Texas on Thursday acquitted the first migrant tried for entering one of the new military zones on the U.S.-Mexico border, marking a legal challenge to the

Migrant acquitted in first trial over US border military zones
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Trump, Musk feud explodes with threats of cutting contracts, backing impeachment

President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to cut off government contracts with billionaire Elon Musk's companies, while Musk suggested

Trump, Musk feud explodes with threats of cutting contracts, backing impeachment
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Lambda Legal, a nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ rights, exceeded fundraising goal by $105M

The legal aid group Lambda Legal has raised $285 million at a time when attacks on the rights of gay, intersex and transgender people have again intensified

Lambda Legal, a nonprofit supporting LGBTQ+ rights, exceeded fundraising goal by $105M
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Japan eases demand for US auto tariff repeal, proposes scaled reduction plan, Asahi reports

Japan has eased its demand for a full repeal of the 25% U.S. auto tariff and is instead proposing a mechanism to reduce the rate based on how much countries contribute to the U.S.

Japan eases demand for US auto tariff repeal, proposes scaled reduction plan, Asahi reports
Africa|Election|Health|Political|World

Zambia's former president Edgar Lungu dies aged 68

Former Zambian President Edgar Lungu died on Thursday at the age of 68, six months after an attempted return to politics was thwarted by a court

Zambia's former president Edgar Lungu dies aged 68
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Colorado fire-bomb suspect faces 28 attempted murder counts

The man accused of fire-bombing a Colorado march by people who wanted to raise awareness of hostages in Gaza was charged in state court on Thursday with

Colorado fire-bomb suspect faces 28 attempted murder counts
Business|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Political|World

Nippon Steel, US seek 8-day pause in litigation to resolve deal concerns

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Nippon Steel, US seek 8-day pause in litigation to resolve deal concerns
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US Democratic senators propose sweeping air safety reforms after fatal collision

A group of seven Democratic senators on Thursday introduced sweeping air safety legislation after a fatal collision between an Army helicopter and an American

US Democratic senators propose sweeping air safety reforms after fatal collision
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Detained Columbia graduate claims ‘irreparable harm’ to career and family as he pleads for release

A Columbia graduate facing deportation over his pro-Palestinian activism on campus has outlined the “irreparable harm” caused by his continued detention as a federal judge weighs his release

Detained Columbia graduate claims ‘irreparable harm’ to career and family as he pleads for release
Business|Election|Finance|Political|World

Bolivia leftist Rodriguez back in presidential race; Morales kept out

Bolivian Senate leader Andronico Rodriguez is eligible to run in the nation's presidential elections later this year, a constitutional court confirmed on Thursday, while former

Bolivia leftist Rodriguez back in presidential race; Morales kept out
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Germany's Merz says he agreed to boost cooperation with White House on trade issues

Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Thursday said Germany, Europe's largest economy, was ready to take over a greater leadership role on future trade

Germany's Merz says he agreed to boost cooperation with White House on trade issues
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The Musk-Trump fight blows up a critical alliance in American politics

The Musk-Trump fight blows up a critical alliance in American politics

The Musk-Trump fight blows up a critical alliance in American politics
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Peruvian migrant acquitted in the first trial over the new militarized zone at US-Mexico border

A Peruvian woman who crossed the U.S. border illegally has been acquitted of unauthorized access to a newly designated militarized zone along the southern border

Peruvian migrant acquitted in the first trial over the new militarized zone at US-Mexico border
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump and Musk's relationship flames out just as intensely and publicly as it started

President Donald Trump is threatening to cut Elon Musk’s government contracts as their fractured alliance rapidly escalated into a public feud

Trump and Musk's relationship flames out just as intensely and publicly as it started
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Portugal to meet 2% defence spending target ahead of schedule in 2025

Portugal expects to increase its defence spending to 2% of gross domestic product this year, four years ahead of schedule, Prime Minister Luis Montenegro said on Thursday.

Portugal to meet 2% defence spending target ahead of schedule in 2025
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What to know as Trump administration targets tuition breaks for students without legal status

The quick end to a Texas law that granted in-state public university tuition prices to students who lack legal resident status stunned immigrant advocates and state Democrats, who call it a cruel punishment for hardworking students that will ultimately hurt the state’s economy

What to know as Trump administration targets tuition breaks for students without legal status
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Massachusetts high school student released from US immigration custody

A Massachusetts high school student who was arrested during the weekend by U.S.

Massachusetts high school student released from US immigration custody
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Guatemala president reaffirms support for 'brothers' in Taiwan

Guatemala, one of Taiwan's few remaining diplomatic allies, reaffirmed its support for the island on Thursday during a visit by President Bernardo Arevalo, who said his people will

Guatemala president reaffirms support for 'brothers' in Taiwan
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Mahmoud Khalil responds to charges against him for the first time in new legal filings, and describes the ‘irreparable harm’ of his detention

Mahmoud Khalil responds to charges against him for the first time in new legal filings, and describes the ‘irreparable harm’ of his detention

Mahmoud Khalil responds to charges against him for the first time in new legal filings, and describes the ‘irreparable harm’ of his detention
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The Latest: Tesla shares fall after Trump lashes out at Musk

President Donald Trump said it might be better to let Ukraine and Russia “fight for a while” before pulling them apart and pursuing peace

The Latest: Tesla shares fall after Trump lashes out at Musk
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Trump directs probe into Biden's use of autopen, Biden says policy decisions were his

U.S.

Trump directs probe into Biden's use of autopen, Biden says policy decisions were his
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Biden’s White House physician subpoenaed for deposition by House Oversight Chair

Biden’s White House physician subpoenaed for deposition by House Oversight Chair

Biden’s White House physician subpoenaed for deposition by House Oversight Chair
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What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games

U.S. President Donald Trump often says the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Los Angeles Olympics are among the events he is most excited about in his second term

What the Trump travel ban means for the 2026 World Cup and 2028 Olympic Games
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Detroit voters have an opportunity to pick a mayor who will ease zoning, improve transit and protect long-term residents

Candidates to be the next mayor of Detroit want to help build back neighborhoods. A real estate policy expert has some ideas.

Detroit voters have an opportunity to pick a mayor who will ease zoning, improve transit and protect long-term residents
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Rubio unveils new sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court for attempts to investigate US and Israel

Rubio unveils new sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court for attempts to investigate US and Israel

Rubio unveils new sanctions targeting the International Criminal Court for attempts to investigate US and Israel
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FAA to halt flights at Washington DC airport during Trump's Army parade

The Federal Aviation Administration plans to suspend flights at Washington's Reagan National Airport during U.S.

FAA to halt flights at Washington DC airport during Trump's Army parade
Europe|Political|US|World

Hamas chief says group did not reject US ceasefire proposal for Gaza, sought changes

The head of Hamas in Gaza, Khalil al-Hayya, said in a pre-recorded speech on Thursday the group had not rejected the latest U.S. proposal for a ceasefire with Israel but demanded changes

Hamas chief says group did not reject US ceasefire proposal for Gaza, sought changes
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New SEC chief tells staff to nix bulleted emails about work activities

The chairman of the U.S.

New SEC chief tells staff to nix bulleted emails about work activities
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Trump compares Ukraine-Russia war to kids’ brawl: ‘Sometimes you’re better off letting them fight’

Trump compares Ukraine-Russia war to kids’ brawl: ‘Sometimes you’re better off letting them fight’

Trump compares Ukraine-Russia war to kids’ brawl: ‘Sometimes you’re better off letting them fight’
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Netanyahu says Israel has 'activated' some Palestinian clans opposed to Hamas

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says Israel has “activated” some clans of Palestinians in Gaza that are opposed to Hamas, though it was not immediately clear what role they would play

Netanyahu says Israel has 'activated' some Palestinian clans opposed to Hamas
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Governments denounce Trump's travel ban and vow to push back against US

Officials in some of the 12 countries whose citizens will be soon banned from visiting the United States denounced President Donald Trump’s move to resurrect a hallmark policy of his first term and vowed to push back against the U.S. The ban was announced Wednesday and takes effect Monday

Governments denounce Trump's travel ban and vow to push back against US
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New Zealand Parliament suspends 3 Māori Party lawmakers who performed haka protest

New Zealand legislators have voted to enact record suspensions from Parliament for three lawmakers who performed a Māori haka to protest a proposed law

New Zealand Parliament suspends 3 Māori Party lawmakers who performed haka protest
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Qatari jet that could be new Air Force One will ‘probably’ cost less than $400 million to retrofit, Air Force Secretary says

Qatari jet that could be new Air Force One will ‘probably’ cost less than $400 million to retrofit, Air Force Secretary says

Qatari jet that could be new Air Force One will ‘probably’ cost less than $400 million to retrofit, Air Force Secretary says
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US declines to label China a currency manipulator, but blasts its transparency policies

The U.S. declined to label China a currency manipulator in a new Treasury report, but accuses Beijing of standing out among America’s major trading partners for lacking transparency

US declines to label China a currency manipulator, but blasts its transparency policies
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US hits International Criminal Court judges with sanctions over investigation into Israel

The Trump administration is slapping sanctions on four judges at the International Criminal Court over the tribunal’s investigation into alleged war crimes by Israel in its war against Hamas in Gaza

US hits International Criminal Court judges with sanctions over investigation into Israel
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Trump budget bill would kill subsidies that made home solar mainstream

A last-minute tweak to the Republican budget bill passed by Congress last month would immediately end subsidies for solar leasing companies that help make rooftop systems

Trump budget bill would kill subsidies that made home solar mainstream
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Trump suggests terminating Musk's US government contracts, subsidies

U.S.

Trump suggests terminating Musk's US government contracts, subsidies
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Trump plans to discontinue TSA's 'Quiet Skies' program, CBS News reports

U.S.

Trump plans to discontinue TSA's 'Quiet Skies' program, CBS News reports
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As the Trump administration announces its travel ban, many Afghans' hopes are shattered

The Trump administration’s travel ban on people from Afghanistan is sending ripples of concern across the Afghan community and their supporters

As the Trump administration announces its travel ban, many Afghans' hopes are shattered
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Consultant behind AI-generated robocalls mimicking Biden goes on trial in New Hampshire

A criminal trial is underway for a political consultant who sent voters artificial intelligence-generated robocalls mimicking former President Joe Biden last year

Consultant behind AI-generated robocalls mimicking Biden goes on trial in New Hampshire
Crime|Political|US

Supreme Court makes it easier to claim 'reverse discrimination' in employment, in a case from Ohio

A unanimous Supreme Court has made it easier to bring lawsuits over so-called reverse discrimination, siding with an Ohio woman who claims she didn’t get a job and was demoted because she's straight

Supreme Court makes it easier to claim 'reverse discrimination' in employment, in a case from Ohio
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Russia says it will respond to Ukraine attacks, Trump downplays immediate peace prospects

Russia will respond to Ukraine's latest attacks as and when its military sees fit, the Kremlin said on Thursday,

Russia says it will respond to Ukraine attacks, Trump downplays immediate peace prospects
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Chairman of UK's right-wing Reform party quits abruptly

Zia Yusuf, the chairman of Britain's right-wing Reform UK party, resigned abruptly on Thursday following a row with its newest lawmaker, becoming the latest

Chairman of UK's right-wing Reform party quits abruptly
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Trump administration must restore AmeriCorps programs in 24 states, judge rules

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to restore programs funded by AmeriCorps grants in 24 Democratic-led states but declined to bar the federal

Trump administration must restore AmeriCorps programs in 24 states, judge rules
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Trump says after Xi call that US and China will resume trade talks

President Donald Trump says his first conversation with Chinese leader Xi Jinping since returning to the White House had a “very positive conclusion," announcing the two countries will hold trade talks in hopes of breaking an impasse over tariffs and global supplies of rare earth minerals

Trump says after Xi call that US and China will resume trade talks
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Venezuela gov't rejects U.S. visa measure, calling it criminalization

Venezuela's government on Thursday rejected new U.S. visa measures targeting its citizens, saying they were part of a political "campaign of stigmatization and criminalization".

Venezuela gov't rejects U.S. visa measure, calling it criminalization
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EU could approve Mercosur deal by summer, agriculture chief says

The European Union could approve its planned trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur before summer, but it has not yet fixed a date to do so, EU agriculture

EU could approve Mercosur deal by summer, agriculture chief says
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US Supreme Court makes 'reverse' discrimination suits easier

The U.S.

US Supreme Court makes 'reverse' discrimination suits easier
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Trump reinstates US travel ban, bars citizens of 12 countries

U.S.

Trump reinstates US travel ban, bars citizens of 12 countries
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US Senate panel seeks to cut unspent US climate, clean energy funds

All unspent funds that were appropriated for climate and clean energy programs under former U.S.

US Senate panel seeks to cut unspent US climate, clean energy funds
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Top cases before the US Supreme Court

The U.S.

Top cases before the US Supreme Court
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Top cases before the US Supreme Court

The U.S.

Top cases before the US Supreme Court
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What we know about the countries on Trump’s travel ban list, and how many people will be impacted

What we know about the countries on Trump’s travel ban list, and how many people will be impacted

What we know about the countries on Trump’s travel ban list, and how many people will be impacted
Business|Education|Political|World

Supreme Court sides with Catholic charity in religious-rights case over unemployment taxes

The Supreme Court has handed down a unanimous ruling in a religious rights case, finding a Catholic charity in Wisconsin can’t be required to pay unemployment taxes when other religious groups are exempt

Supreme Court sides with Catholic charity in religious-rights case over unemployment taxes
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Trump suggests Biden aides acted without then-president's knowledge -- but says he has no evidence

President Donald Trump is alleging that officials in Joe Biden’s administration might have in effect forged their boss's signature and taken broad actions he wasn’t aware of

Trump suggests Biden aides acted without then-president's knowledge -- but says he has no evidence
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IMF sees 'some progress' on Lebanon reforms, says external support needed

Lebanon has made progress on reforms needed to revive its economy but still has key steps to take and will need external funding on concessional terms, the

IMF sees 'some progress' on Lebanon reforms, says external support needed
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Trump says he discussed Geneva tariff deal with Xi, teams to meet shortly

President Donald Trump said U.S. and Chinese teams will meet shortly after he and Chinese leader Xi Jinping discussed trade in a phone call on Thursday, adding that there "should

Trump says he discussed Geneva tariff deal with Xi, teams to meet shortly
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Israeli Finance Minister says banks should not obey EU sanctions on settlers

Israel's Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich on Thursday condemned the country's banks that have refused to provide services to Israeli settlers sanctioned by the

Israeli Finance Minister says banks should not obey EU sanctions on settlers
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Rate of Gaza children suffering acute malnutrition nearly triples, survey shows

The rate of young children suffering from acute malnutrition in Gaza has nearly tripled since a ceasefire earlier

Rate of Gaza children suffering acute malnutrition nearly triples, survey shows
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Bank of Canada: some firms see less chance of a worst-case tariffs scenario

Canadian firms and industry associations affected by trade tensions are less worried about a worst-case scenario involving U.S.

Bank of Canada: some firms see less chance of a worst-case tariffs scenario
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US group distributing aid in Gaza reopens sites after deadly shootings

A U.S.- and Israeli-backed organisation distributing aid in Gaza reopened two sites on Thursday, a day after halting work in

US group distributing aid in Gaza reopens sites after deadly shootings
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Supreme Court sides with straight woman in decision that makes it easier to win ‘reverse discrimination’ suits

Supreme Court sides with straight woman in decision that makes it easier to win ‘reverse discrimination’ suits

Supreme Court sides with straight woman in decision that makes it easier to win ‘reverse discrimination’ suits
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Iowa DOGE task force weighs cutting down number of counties in the state

Iowa DOGE task force weighs cutting down number of counties in the state

Iowa DOGE task force weighs cutting down number of counties in the state
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Pentagon diverting key anti-drone technology from Ukraine to US forces in the Middle East

Pentagon diverting key anti-drone technology from Ukraine to US forces in the Middle East

Pentagon diverting key anti-drone technology from Ukraine to US forces in the Middle East
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump taps senior Air Force commander for European Command

President Donald Trump is tapping an Air Force fighter pilot with extensive experience as a commander in the Middle East to be the next head of U.S. European Command

Trump taps senior Air Force commander for European Command
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Trade war could cut euro zone inflation further, ECB scenarios show

The outcome of the global trade war could meaningfully alter the euro zone's inflation path, the European Central Bank said on Thursday as it outlined several scenarios to its

Trade war could cut euro zone inflation further, ECB scenarios show
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EU a 'reliable partner' for digital cooperation amid turbulence, tech chief says

The European Union will work with international partners to boost its competitiveness and promote a rules-based global digital order, EU

EU a 'reliable partner' for digital cooperation amid turbulence, tech chief says
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Gaza doctors give their own blood to patients after scores gunned down seeking aid

Doctors in the Gaza Strip are donating their own blood to save their patients after scores of Palestinians were gunned down while trying to get food aid, the

Gaza doctors give their own blood to patients after scores gunned down seeking aid
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How EU takes bigger defence role is main Europe-US issue, Costa says

The main issue in relations between the European Union and the United States is the EU taking on more responsibility for its own defence, while the trade

How EU takes bigger defence role is main Europe-US issue, Costa says
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US announces pick for NATO's next Supreme Allied Commander

President Donald Trump's administration announced on Thursday its nomination for the next top U.S. general in Europe and said

US announces pick for NATO's next Supreme Allied Commander
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State Department shifts $250 million from refugee aid to 'self-deportations'

The U.S.

State Department shifts $250 million from refugee aid to 'self-deportations'
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Here are the countries targeted in Trump's new travel ban

U.S.

Here are the countries targeted in Trump's new travel ban
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Story withdrawn on New York, other states urge FDA to expand access to abortion pill

Reuters is withdrawing the June 5 article "New York, other states urge FDA to expand access to abortion pill." A petition underlying the states' reported activity has not been filed.

Story withdrawn on New York, other states urge FDA to expand access to abortion pill
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Slovak parliament calls on government to end backing for Russia sanctions

Slovakia's parliament, in a thinly attended session, approved a resolution on Thursday calling on the government not to vote in favour of new sanctions on Russia, raising questions over the

Slovak parliament calls on government to end backing for Russia sanctions
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Trump and Xi hold long-awaited trade call

Trump and Xi hold long-awaited trade call

Trump and Xi hold long-awaited trade call
Political|World

TRUMP BANS OR LIMITS TRAVELERS FROM 19 COUNTRIES (4aET)

A proclamation Trump signed yesterday evening bans travelers from 12 countries and restricts those from seven others.

TRUMP BANS OR LIMITS TRAVELERS FROM 19 COUNTRIES (4aET)
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Trump signs proclamation to ban travel from 12 countries

Trump signs proclamation to ban travel from 12 countries

Trump signs proclamation to ban travel from 12 countries
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Supreme Court backs Catholic Charities’ push to object to state taxes on religious grounds

Supreme Court backs Catholic Charities’ push to object to state taxes on religious grounds

Supreme Court backs Catholic Charities’ push to object to state taxes on religious grounds
Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

German foreign minister tells Israel to allow more aid into Gaza

German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul criticized Israel's actions in the Gaza Strip at a press conference with his Israeli counterpart Gideon Saar in Berlin on Thursday, again

German foreign minister tells Israel to allow more aid into Gaza
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ECB cuts benchmark interest rate by quarter point as Trump tariffs threaten economy

The European Central Bank is cutting its benchmark interest rate for an eighth time, aiming to support businesses and consumers with more affordable borrowing as U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war threatens to slow already tepid growth

ECB cuts benchmark interest rate by quarter point as Trump tariffs threaten economy
Business|Political|US

Former Biden official announces exit from the Democratic Party

Former Biden press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has declared herself an independent. CNN political analysts debate the implications of this surprising announcement as she is set to release a new book discussing her decision and more.

Former Biden official announces exit from the Democratic Party
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Trump signs proclamation to suspend visas for new Harvard international students

Trump signs proclamation to suspend visas for new Harvard international students

Trump signs proclamation to suspend visas for new Harvard international students
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David Jolly, a Trump critic and former GOP congressman, to run for Florida governor as a Democrat

A former Republican congressman and vocal critic of Donald Trump says he wants to become governor in the president’s adopted home state of Florida and is running as a Democrat

David Jolly, a Trump critic and former GOP congressman, to run for Florida governor as a Democrat
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Thailand urges positive engagement after Cambodia threatens to take dispute to World Court

Thailand called on Cambodia to engage positively in efforts to settle a longstanding border dispute, stressing on Thursday it did not recognise the jurisdiction of the International

Thailand urges positive engagement after Cambodia threatens to take dispute to World Court
Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|World

Denmark won't bend to Trump's pressure over Greenland, prime minister says

Denmark will not yield to "unacceptable" pressure from the United States for control of semi-autonomous Greenland, Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Thursday, warning

Denmark won't bend to Trump's pressure over Greenland, prime minister says
Business|Economy|Europe|Political

Mercedes-Benz proposes tariff offset system with US, Spiegel reports

Mercedes-Benz has proposed a deal under which U.S. cars could be imported into Europe duty free in exchange for tariff waivers on the same number of vehicles that EU automakers

Mercedes-Benz proposes tariff offset system with US, Spiegel reports
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Brazil's Lula and France's Macron spar over EU-Mercosur trade deal

Brazil's President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and French leader Emmanuel Macron disagreed on Thursday over the EU-Mercosur free trade deal, with

Brazil's Lula and France's Macron spar over EU-Mercosur trade deal
Americas|Crime|Education|Political

'Please, get him out’: Little brother of detained teen sends a message to ICE

The family of a teenager from Massachusetts who was detained recorded an emotional plea asking ICE officials to release Marcelo Gomes da Silva. The 18-year-old is currently being held in an immigration detention center after being pulled over by police. Students at Milford High School staged a walk-out wearing white to show their support while the community launched a fundraiser to assist Gomes da Silva with legal expenses.

'Please, get him out’: Little brother of detained teen sends a message to ICE
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Takeaways from AP examination showing benefits, costs of rules Trump EPA wants to change

When the head of the Environmental Protection Agency earlier this year announced a massive rollback of environmental regulations, he said it would spark a “Golden Age” for the American economy

Takeaways from AP examination showing benefits, costs of rules Trump EPA wants to change
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A Ukrainian firefighter rushed to the scene of a Russian drone attack. He found his wife, daughter and grandson dead

A Ukrainian firefighter rushed to the scene of a Russian drone attack. He found his wife, daughter and grandson dead

A Ukrainian firefighter rushed to the scene of a Russian drone attack. He found his wife, daughter and grandson dead
Crime|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Counter-terrorism expert weighs in on fungus allegedly smuggled into Michigan

Counter-terrorism expert weighs in on fungus allegedly smuggled into Michigan

Counter-terrorism expert weighs in on fungus allegedly smuggled into Michigan
Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|Political

Berkeley homeless encampment cleared in surprise sweep

Berkeley homeless encampment cleared in surprise sweep

Berkeley homeless encampment cleared in surprise sweep
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Hungarian minister calls for safeguards in contested transparency bill

A Hungarian government minister said on Thursday that a new transparency bill targeting foreign-funded groups must not be used for political prosecution and

Hungarian minister calls for safeguards in contested transparency bill
Europe|Political|World

UK PM Starmer to discuss NATO defence spending plans with Rutte on Monday

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will meet NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in London on Monday to discuss plans to increase defence spending among the alliance's members and

UK PM Starmer to discuss NATO defence spending plans with Rutte on Monday
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EU has existing tools to reduce pain of steel tariffs, Thyssenkrupp executive says

Europe already has tools to reduce the impact of Trump tariffs and Chinese over-capacity on the EU steel industry, such as stopping Russian imports of the metal, a

EU has existing tools to reduce pain of steel tariffs, Thyssenkrupp executive says
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Latin America's abortion rights in spotlight as Chile debates legalization

Chile's Congress is set to begin debating a bill that could make abortion legal on request nationwide, a debate which could have ripple

Latin America's abortion rights in spotlight as Chile debates legalization
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Brazen murders threaten Mexico City's image as pocket of safety in violent nation

On a Tuesday morning along a busy Mexico City avenue last month, a secretary to the city's mayor pulled her black Audi SUV up to a metro station to

Brazen murders threaten Mexico City's image as pocket of safety in violent nation
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Putin is ready to help Trump on Iran nuclear negotiations, the Kremlin says

President Vladimir Putin told U.S.

Putin is ready to help Trump on Iran nuclear negotiations, the Kremlin says
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Humana to back curbs to Medicare Advantage billing practices, WSJ reports

Humana has told congressional staffers that it will support moves that would curtail billing practices worth billions in extra payments to the industry, the Wall Street Journal reported,

Humana to back curbs to Medicare Advantage billing practices, WSJ reports
Health|Political|World

Chile abortion rights bill could shape Boric legacy as Latin American neighbors look on

An effort by Chilean President Gabriel Boric to expand abortion rights in the final months of his administration could finally

Chile abortion rights bill could shape Boric legacy as Latin American neighbors look on
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Trump has asked Balkan states to accept deportees, Bloomberg reports

President Donald Trump's administration is pushing Serbia and other Balkan countries to take in migrants deported from the United States, Bloomberg News reported on Thursday.

Trump has asked Balkan states to accept deportees, Bloomberg reports
Crime|Election|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

5 mayors are suspended from duty as authorities expand the crackdown on Turkey's opposition

Turkish authorities say they have suspended five elected mayors from duty, as the country’s opposition faces an ongoing crackdown

5 mayors are suspended from duty as authorities expand the crackdown on Turkey's opposition
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Turkish prosecutors investigate main opposition leader in crackdown

Prosecutors have opened an investigation into the leader of Turkey's main opposition Republican People's Party (CHP) on charges of threatening and insulting Istanbul's chief

Turkish prosecutors investigate main opposition leader in crackdown
Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Bodies of two Israeli-American hostages recovered from Gaza in joint military operation

Bodies of two Israeli-American hostages recovered from Gaza in joint military operation

Bodies of two Israeli-American hostages recovered from Gaza in joint military operation
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Philippines, U.S., hold joint maritime drills for seventh time

The Philippines and United States militaries have sailed together in the South China Sea for a seventh time to boost interoperability between the two sides, Manila's armed forces

Philippines, U.S., hold joint maritime drills for seventh time
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North Korean state media report on South Korea's presidential election

North Korean state media on Thursday reported for the first time on the outcome of South Korea's presidential election held earlier this week.

North Korean state media report on South Korea's presidential election
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US SEC says new foreign firm rules needed, singles out China

Wall Street's top regulator took a step toward toughening rules for foreign companies listed on American stock markets on Wednesday, saying many Chinese firms in particular benefited from

US SEC says new foreign firm rules needed, singles out China
Uncategorized|Political

Will the No Tax on Tips Act bring real relief for servers and bartenders?

Under President Donald Trump’s administration, the Senate unanimously passed the No Tax on Tips Act on May 20, 2025. The legislation would exempt up to $25,000 in tips from federal income tax for eligible workers, with some limitations. To qualify for the tax deduction, workers must have earned less than $160,000 for the 2024-2025 tax year. If the bill becomes a law, this limit will be indexed for inflation.  Bill S.129, introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz in January, creates a federal income tax deduction for workers in occupations that traditionally receive tips. Individuals working as waiters, barbers, or delivery drivers

Will the No Tax on Tips Act bring real relief for servers and bartenders?
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Iraq holds Kurdish government legally responsible for continued oil smuggling

Iraq's oil ministry said on Thursday it holds the Kurdish regional government (KRG) legally responsible for the continued smuggling of oil from the Kurdish region outside the

Iraq holds Kurdish government legally responsible for continued oil smuggling
Business|Economy|Political|World

South Korea's new President Lee begins moves to tackle economic 'crisis'

South Korea's new President Lee Jae-myung held his first cabinet meeting on Thursday focused on devising an emergency package to address stagnating economic

South Korea's new President Lee begins moves to tackle economic 'crisis'
Africa|Business|Economy|Education|Political|World

World Bank to resume Uganda funding after halt over anti-LGBT law

The World Bank said on Thursday it would resume funding to Uganda, nearly two years after the global lender suspended new financing to the country in response to an anti-LGBT law

World Bank to resume Uganda funding after halt over anti-LGBT law
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian drone attack kills five, injures 24, Ukraine officials say

A Russian drone attack killed the family of the local fire chief in Ukraine's northern town of Pryluky in Chernihiv region, Ukraine's interior minister said on Thursday.

Russian drone attack kills five, injures 24, Ukraine officials say
Economy|Education|Political|Technology|World

India will soon start its delayed census, including asking questions about caste

India will start counting its vast population in a mammoth exercise starting next year

India will soon start its delayed census, including asking questions about caste
Africa|Americas|Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Europe|Food|Health|Lifestyle|MidEast|Opinion|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|Travel|World

Germany’s straight-talking new leader is meeting with Trump for the first time. Here’s why it matters

Germany’s straight-talking new leader is meeting with Trump for the first time. Here’s why it matters

Germany’s straight-talking new leader is meeting with Trump for the first time. Here’s why it matters
Asia|Business|Political|World

China urges EU to stop 'provoking trouble' in South China Sea

The Chinese embassy in the Philippines urged the European Union to stop "provoking trouble" in the South China Sea on Thursday, and advised Manila not to "fantasise" about relying

China urges EU to stop 'provoking trouble' in South China Sea
Crime|Political|World

China issues warrants for alleged Taiwanese hackers and bans a business for pro-independence links

China has issued warrants Thursday for 20 Taiwanese people it said carried out hacking missions in the Chinese mainland on behalf of Taiwan’s ruling party, while separately banning dealings with a Taiwanese company whose owners mainland authorities called “hardcore Taiwan independence supporters.”

China issues warrants for alleged Taiwanese hackers and bans a business for pro-independence links
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Putin tells Trump Russia has to respond to Ukrainian attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin told U.S.

Putin tells Trump Russia has to respond to Ukrainian attacks
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US vetoes UN Security Council demand for Gaza ceasefire

The United States on Wednesday vetoed a draft U.N.

US vetoes UN Security Council demand for Gaza ceasefire
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US, Vietnam to hold new round of trade talks by end of next week, Hanoi says

The United States and Vietnam will hold a new round of trade talks by the end of next week, the Vietnamese trade ministry said on Thursday, after Hanoi submitted a document responding

US, Vietnam to hold new round of trade talks by end of next week, Hanoi says
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Pressure mounts on Netanyahu as opposition moves to dissolve parliament

A member of Israel's right-wing coalition threatened to quit the cabinet on Wednesday and support an opposition motion to dissolve parliament tabled for next

Pressure mounts on Netanyahu as opposition moves to dissolve parliament
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Thune's first big test as Senate leader has arrived with Trump's tax bill

Only six months into the job, Senate Majority Leader John Thune faces a massive challenge as he tries to quickly pass President Donald Trump’s sprawling tax and spending cuts package

Thune's first big test as Senate leader has arrived with Trump's tax bill
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How protests over designer handbags threw Mongolia into political crisis and sparked a prime minister’s resignation

How protests over designer handbags threw Mongolia into political crisis and sparked a prime minister’s resignation

How protests over designer handbags threw Mongolia into political crisis and sparked a prime minister’s resignation
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Federal judge blocks Texas law allowing in-state tuition for students without legal residency

A federal judge has blocked a Texas law that has for decades given college students without legal residency in the U.S. access to reduced in-state tuition, swiftly ruling in favor of the latest effort by the Trump administration to crack down on immigration into the country

Federal judge blocks Texas law allowing in-state tuition for students without legal residency
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Trump orders investigation into Biden's actions as president, ratcheting up targeting of predecessor

President Donald Trump is directing his administration to investigate Joe Biden’s actions as president, alleging aides masked his predecessor’s “cognitive decline” and raising questions about his use of the autopen to sign pardons and other documents

Trump orders investigation into Biden's actions as president, ratcheting up targeting of predecessor
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Trump orders investigation of Biden actions and autopen use, citing former president’s ‘cognitive decline’

Trump orders investigation of Biden actions and autopen use, citing former president’s ‘cognitive decline’

Trump orders investigation of Biden actions and autopen use, citing former president’s ‘cognitive decline’
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Here are the 12 countries Trump placed under travel bans, and the 7 newly under travel restrictions

President Donald Trump cited a range of reasons for placing 19 countries under new travel bans or restrictions in the U.S. They include allegations of lax screening of travelers, “a significant terrorist presence” in its territory, a government that wasn’t cooperative enough in accepting deported citizens or residents who were prone to overstaying their visas in the United States

Here are the 12 countries Trump placed under travel bans, and the 7 newly under travel restrictions
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El Salvador judge orders pre-trial detention of prominent lawyer Ruth Lopez

A judge in El Salvador ordered the provisional detention

El Salvador judge orders pre-trial detention of prominent lawyer Ruth Lopez
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Guatemalan deportee arrives in US after judge orders Trump to facilitate return

A Guatemalan man who was deported to Mexico despite stating he feared being persecuted there was flown back to the United States on Wednesday after a judge ordered

Guatemalan deportee arrives in US after judge orders Trump to facilitate return
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Trump announces travel ban and restrictions on 19 countries set to go into effect Monday

President Donald Trump is again banning people from countries his administration deems dangerous from coming to America

Trump announces travel ban and restrictions on 19 countries set to go into effect Monday
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The Latest: Trump announces travel ban affecting a dozen countries set to go into effect Monday

President Donald Trump is resurrecting the travel ban policy from his first term

The Latest: Trump announces travel ban affecting a dozen countries set to go into effect Monday
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Andrew Cuomo faces a pile-on and other takeaways from New York City mayoral debate

Andrew Cuomo faces a pile-on and other takeaways from New York City mayoral debate

Andrew Cuomo faces a pile-on and other takeaways from New York City mayoral debate
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Judge issues order halting deportation of Colorado antisemitic attack suspect’s family

Judge issues order halting deportation of Colorado antisemitic attack suspect’s family

Judge issues order halting deportation of Colorado antisemitic attack suspect’s family
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Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing said he 'had it coming,' according to prosecutors

Six weeks before UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson was gunned down outside a Manhattan hotel last December, Luigi Mangione mused about rebelling against “the deadly, greed fueled health insurance cartel” and expressed that killing the executive “conveys a greedy bastard that had it coming."

Suspect in UnitedHealthcare CEO killing said he 'had it coming,' according to prosecutors
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Fed's Bowman confirmed by Senate to central bank's top regulatory post

Federal Reserve Governor Michelle Bowman was confirmed to the central bank's top regulatory post by the U.S.

Fed's Bowman confirmed by Senate to central bank's top regulatory post
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Hundreds of Venezuelans deported to El Salvador have right to challenge detention, US judge rules

Hundreds of Venezuelans deported from the United States to El Salvador under an 18th century wartime law must be given the chance to challenge their detentions, and

Hundreds of Venezuelans deported to El Salvador have right to challenge detention, US judge rules
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Trump says Putin told him in phone call he will respond to Ukraine’s weekend drone attacks

Trump says Putin told him in phone call he will respond to Ukraine’s weekend drone attacks

Trump says Putin told him in phone call he will respond to Ukraine’s weekend drone attacks
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Trump administration returns migrant hastily deported to Mexico back to the US

Trump administration returns migrant hastily deported to Mexico back to the US

Trump administration returns migrant hastily deported to Mexico back to the US
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In call with Putin, Pope Leo urges Russia to support peace

Pope Leo urged Russia to take steps towards ending the conflict in Ukraine when he spoke to President Vladimir Putin for the first time, the Vatican said on Wednesday.

In call with Putin, Pope Leo urges Russia to support peace
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US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire

US vetoes UN Security Council resolution demanding Gaza ceasefire
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Bipartisan deals on voting and election changes are rare. It just happened in one swing state

In a bipartisan move, Nevada's Democratic-controlled Legislature has passed a last-minute bill supported by the Republican governor that will require photo ID to vote in person

Bipartisan deals on voting and election changes are rare. It just happened in one swing state
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Argentina’s president denies new intelligence plan could enable surveillance of journalists and politicians

Argentina’s president denies new intelligence plan could enable surveillance of journalists and politicians

Argentina’s president denies new intelligence plan could enable surveillance of journalists and politicians
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Army leaders defend parade and border spending as Congress presses for answers

Army leaders are defending spending as much as $45 million to add a parade to the service’s 250th birthday celebration on June 14, saying it will help boost recruitment

Army leaders defend parade and border spending as Congress presses for answers
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Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO says

President Donald Trump’s big bill is likely to unleash trillions in tax cuts and slash spending, but also spike deficits by $2.4 trillion over the decade and leave some 10.9 million more people without health insurance

Trump tax bill will add $2.4 trillion to the deficit and leave 10.9 million more uninsured, CBO says
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Trump appellate court nominee defends experience at US Senate hearing

A former clerk to three conservative U.S.

Trump appellate court nominee defends experience at US Senate hearing
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Trump administration plans $1,000 fee to fast-track tourist visas -memo

The Trump administration is considering a $1,000 fee for tourists and other non-immigrant visa applicants seeking an expedited interview appointment though

Trump administration plans $1,000 fee to fast-track tourist visas -memo
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White House taps special ops vet for key Latin America post, sources say

The White House has tapped a career special forces operative with experience in counterterrorism operations to oversee Latin America policy at the National

White House taps special ops vet for key Latin America post, sources say
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Canadian bill seeks to deny hearings to some asylum-seekers

A Canadian border-security bill introduced by the Liberal government earlier this week may deny some asylum-seekers a refugee hearing and make it easier for

Canadian bill seeks to deny hearings to some asylum-seekers
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Putin tells Trump talks with Ukraine useful despite what he called attempts to disrupt them

Kremlin leader Vladimir Putin told U.S.

Putin tells Trump talks with Ukraine useful despite what he called attempts to disrupt them
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Peru orders mining operations restart in violence-hit north

Peru's government has restored formal mining operations in northern parts of the country that were affected by violence, Defense Minister Walter Astudillo said on Wednesday.

Peru orders mining operations restart in violence-hit north
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Trump tax bill would increase number of uninsured by 11 million, CBO says

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office on Wednesday projected that President Donald Trump's tax-cut bill, as passed by the U.S.

Trump tax bill would increase number of uninsured by 11 million, CBO says
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US State Department's planned layoffs may violate court order, judge says

A federal judge in California on Wednesday said her recent ruling barring President Donald Trump's administration from laying off tens of thousands of federal employees

US State Department's planned layoffs may violate court order, judge says
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Judge says migrants sent to El Salvador prison must get a chance to challenge their removals

A federal judge says the Trump administration must give migrants sent to an El Salvador prison a chance to challenge their removals

Judge says migrants sent to El Salvador prison must get a chance to challenge their removals
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Trump is unhappy with Musk’s outburst, but Republicans are downplaying the effect on their agenda bill

Trump is unhappy with Musk’s outburst, but Republicans are downplaying the effect on their agenda bill

Trump is unhappy with Musk’s outburst, but Republicans are downplaying the effect on their agenda bill
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Migrants flown to El Salvador under Alien Enemies Act must be allowed to challenge their removal, federal judge rules

Migrants flown to El Salvador under Alien Enemies Act must be allowed to challenge their removal, federal judge rules

Migrants flown to El Salvador under Alien Enemies Act must be allowed to challenge their removal, federal judge rules
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Judge weighs government's request to unseal records of FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.

A federal judge is weighing a request from the Trump administration to unseal records of the FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr. — files that the civil rights leader’s relatives want to keep under wraps in the national archives

Judge weighs government's request to unseal records of FBI’s surveillance of Martin Luther King Jr.
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DHS official concedes undocumented migrant believed to have been framed is no longer under investigation

DHS official concedes undocumented migrant believed to have been framed is no longer under investigation

DHS official concedes undocumented migrant believed to have been framed is no longer under investigation
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Trump DOJ and Texas settle to block use of law giving undocumented immigrants in-state tuition rates

Trump DOJ and Texas settle to block use of law giving undocumented immigrants in-state tuition rates

Trump DOJ and Texas settle to block use of law giving undocumented immigrants in-state tuition rates
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San Francisco leaders blast Trump for trying to erase gay rights icon Harvey Milk's name from ship

Leaders in San Francisco are blasting the Trump administration for stripping the name of gay icon Harvey Milk from a U.S. naval ship

San Francisco leaders blast Trump for trying to erase gay rights icon Harvey Milk's name from ship
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Trump: Putin said Russia would respond to Ukraine drone attacks

Russian President Vladimir Putin told Donald Trump in a telephone conversation on Wednesday that Moscow would have to respond to the recent Ukrainian drone attacks, the U.S.

Trump: Putin said Russia would respond to Ukraine drone attacks
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Trump names nominees to take over commands in the Middle East and Africa

President Donald Trump is nominating Vice Adm. Brad Cooper to take over as the top U.S. military commander in the Middle East

Trump names nominees to take over commands in the Middle East and Africa
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Nebraska is the latest state to ban transgender students from girls' sports

Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen has signed into law a measure banning transgender athletes from girls’ sports

Nebraska is the latest state to ban transgender students from girls' sports
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Unsealed records in Abrego Garcia case offer few details that are new, unknown

A federal judge has ordered the unsealing of several court documents in the lawsuit over Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s deportation

Unsealed records in Abrego Garcia case offer few details that are new, unknown
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Inflation data threatened by government hiring freeze as tariffs loom

The Labor Department has cut back on the inflation data it collects because of the Trump administration’s government hiring freeze, raising concerns among economists about the quality of the inflation figures just as they are being closely watched for the impact of tariffs

Inflation data threatened by government hiring freeze as tariffs loom
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Outrage after school district cancels contracts for Black student program leaders

Outrage after school district cancels contracts for Black student program leaders

Outrage after school district cancels contracts for Black student program leaders
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Trump says Putin told him that Russia will respond to Ukrainian attack on airfields

U.S. President Donald Trump says he's spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin and that the Russian leader told him “very strongly” that he will respond to Ukraine’s weekend drone attack on Russian airfields

Trump says Putin told him that Russia will respond to Ukrainian attack on airfields
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What is the CBO? A look at the small office inflaming debate over Trump's tax bill

A small government office with some 275 employees has found itself caught in the political crossfire as Congress debates President Donald Trump’s “one big beautiful bill.”

What is the CBO? A look at the small office inflaming debate over Trump's tax bill
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A quiet Tiananmen Square anniversary shows China's ability to suppress history

The 36th anniversary of a bloody crackdown that ended pro-democracy protests in China passed like any other weekday for most Chinese

A quiet Tiananmen Square anniversary shows China's ability to suppress history
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Ex Biden press secretary Jean-Pierre switches from Democrat to independent

Karine Jean-Pierre, who was former President Joe Biden's press secretary at the White House from 2022 until 2025, has left the Democratic Party and is now an independent, according to the

Ex Biden press secretary Jean-Pierre switches from Democrat to independent
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More than 100 Democrats urge Trump officials to restore deportation relief for Afghans in the US

A group of 101 Democratic lawmakers is urging top Trump administration officials to restore deportation protections for thousands of Afghans in the U.S., warning

More than 100 Democrats urge Trump officials to restore deportation relief for Afghans in the US
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House GOP ‘big, beautiful bill’ would increase the deficit by $2.4 trillion, CBO says

House GOP ‘big, beautiful bill’ would increase the deficit by $2.4 trillion, CBO says

House GOP ‘big, beautiful bill’ would increase the deficit by $2.4 trillion, CBO says
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Russia urges US and UK to restrain Ukraine after attacks on bombers

Moscow said on Wednesday that military options were "on the table" for its response to Ukrainian attacks deep inside Russia and accused the

Russia urges US and UK to restrain Ukraine after attacks on bombers
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What might happen in Israel's parliamentary dissolution vote?

Opposition party Yesh Atid has submitted a vote to dissolve the Israeli parliament, known as the Knesset, for June 11, amid rising tensions in the ruling right-wing coalition.

What might happen in Israel's parliamentary dissolution vote?
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Top Salvadoran ex-military officers sentenced for wartime killing of Dutch journalists

A jury in El Salvador sentenced three retired high-ranking military officers to 15 years in prison for the murder of four Dutch journalists in 1982, one of the highest profile

Top Salvadoran ex-military officers sentenced for wartime killing of Dutch journalists
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UN calls for probe into mass graves at Libya detention centres

The United Nations rights office called on Wednesday for a independent investigation into the discovery of mass graves at detention centres in Libya's capital

UN calls for probe into mass graves at Libya detention centres
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Brazil plans to cut tax breaks, curb education spending in fiscal package, say sources

Brazil's government is negotiating a package of fiscal measures with congressional leaders that includes cuts to tax exemptions and limits

Brazil plans to cut tax breaks, curb education spending in fiscal package, say sources
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NOAA 'fully staffed' with forecasters, scientists, US Commerce secretary says

U.S.

NOAA 'fully staffed' with forecasters, scientists, US Commerce secretary says
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Portugal's PM Montenegro to keep most key ministers in new cabinet

Portugal's president on Wednesday accepted acting Prime Minister Luis Montenegro's proposal to keep most of the same key ministers in his new cabinet after his

Portugal's PM Montenegro to keep most key ministers in new cabinet
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Large majority of Germans want tighter controls on arms exports to Israel

Some 73% of Germans want tighter controls on arms exports to Israel, including 30% who favour a total ban, a poll showed on Wednesday, reflecting growing public unease over the

Large majority of Germans want tighter controls on arms exports to Israel
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US Army helicopter flights at Pentagon remain suspended after close call

U.S.

US Army helicopter flights at Pentagon remain suspended after close call
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Trump's tariffs would cut US deficits by $2.8T over 10 years and shrink the economy, CBO says

President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff plan would cut deficits by $2.8 trillion over a 10-year period while shrinking the economy, raising the inflation rate and reducing the purchasing power of households overall

Trump's tariffs would cut US deficits by $2.8T over 10 years and shrink the economy, CBO says
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Judge tosses Democratic committees' lawsuit over the Federal Election Commission's independence

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit that sought to block President Donald Trump's administration from implementing an executive order Democratic Party officials claim could undermine the independence of the Federal Election Commission

Judge tosses Democratic committees' lawsuit over the Federal Election Commission's independence
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Iran's supreme leader criticizes US proposal in nuclear talks but doesn't reject the idea of a deal

Iran’s supreme leader has criticized an initial proposal from the United States in negotiations over Tehran’s rapidly advancing nuclear program

Iran's supreme leader criticizes US proposal in nuclear talks but doesn't reject the idea of a deal
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Israel signed a record $14 billion in defense deals last year despite Gaza war criticism

Israel says it signed defense contracts worth nearly $15 billion last year, surpassing its all-time record

Israel signed a record $14 billion in defense deals last year despite Gaza war criticism
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US seeks best trade offer from countries this week, White House says

The U.S. has asked countries to make their best offers on trade negotiations by Wednesday, White House spokeswoman Karoline Leavitt said on

US seeks best trade offer from countries this week, White House says
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UK PM Starmer confident US deal will be implemented before tariff deadline

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Wednesday he was confident that tariffs on U.S. imports of British steel would be reduced to zero within a "couple of

UK PM Starmer confident US deal will be implemented before tariff deadline
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Georgia to shutter EU and NATO information centre as ties with West fray

The Georgian government is to close its information centre on NATO and the European Union, Georgian media reported on Wednesday, citing the country's foreign ministry

Georgia to shutter EU and NATO information centre as ties with West fray
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Italy cracks down on protests, squatters and cannabis

Italy's upper house of parliament on Wednesday gave final approval to a wide-ranging security decree that targets public protests, pickpockets and squatters, and

Italy cracks down on protests, squatters and cannabis
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Hungary postpones vote on law that could curb foreign-funded groups

Hungary's ruling party has postponed a parliamentary debate and vote set for mid-June on transparency legislation governing foreign-funded groups, a senior party official said,

Hungary postpones vote on law that could curb foreign-funded groups
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Turkey to press allies for access to EU defence funds

Turkey will press European allies which plan to sharply ramp up their defence spending to ease restrictions that now require most of that money to be spent in the

Turkey to press allies for access to EU defence funds
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Antisemitic incidents in Germany almost double in 2024, report says

The number of antisemitic incidents in Germany almost doubled last year, at a time of continued war in Gaza between Israel and Hamas, the semi-official German body

Antisemitic incidents in Germany almost double in 2024, report says
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Trump defeats Democrats' lawsuit over election commission independence

A Washington, D.C. judge has dismissed the Democratic Party's lawsuit accusing U.S.

Trump defeats Democrats' lawsuit over election commission independence
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Pakistan 'ready but not desperate' for talks with India, says foreign minister

Pakistan is "ready but not desperate" for talks with arch-rival India, its foreign minister said on Wednesday, underlining the lack of a thaw in relations between

Pakistan 'ready but not desperate' for talks with India, says foreign minister
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German cabinet approves $52 billion corporate tax relief package

The German cabinet approved a 46 billion-euro ($52 billion) tax relief package on Wednesday to support companies and revive its sluggish economy from this year

German cabinet approves $52 billion corporate tax relief package
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Norway lawmakers oppose blanket ban by wealth fund on companies in Israeli-occupied areas

Norway's parliament on Wednesday rejected a proposal to have the country's $1.9 trillion sovereign wealth fund, the world's largest, divest from all companies with

Norway lawmakers oppose blanket ban by wealth fund on companies in Israeli-occupied areas
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Ukraine's Zelenskiy suggests truce until meeting with Putin can be arranged

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy on Wednesday proposed implementing a ceasefire until a meeting can be arranged with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy suggests truce until meeting with Putin can be arranged
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Russian forces advance deeper into Ukraine's Sumy region

Russian forces on Wednesday advanced further into Ukraine's northern region of Sumy, threatening the regional capital after taking more than 150

Russian forces advance deeper into Ukraine's Sumy region
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Karine Jean-Pierre, Biden’s former press secretary, reveals she’s left the Democratic Party

Karine Jean-Pierre, Biden’s former press secretary, reveals she’s left the Democratic Party

Karine Jean-Pierre, Biden’s former press secretary, reveals she’s left the Democratic Party
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Former Prime Minister Hamdok says the military's recent gains won't end Sudan's civil war

Sudan’s former prime minister has told The Associated Press that the military's recent victories will not end the country's two-year civil war

Former Prime Minister Hamdok says the military's recent gains won't end Sudan's civil war
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Ex-White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre left Democratic Party, publisher of her book says

Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre has a book out this fall that promises a close look at President Joe Biden’s decision not to run for reelection and calls for thinking beyond the two-party system

Ex-White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre left Democratic Party, publisher of her book says
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Iran's Khamenei dismisses US nuclear proposal, vows to keep enriching uranium

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that abandoning uranium enrichment was "100%" against the country's

Iran's Khamenei dismisses US nuclear proposal, vows to keep enriching uranium
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Top Philippine senator to seek dismissal of Duterte impeachment case

A top Philippine senator has drafted a resolution seeking to dismiss an impeachment case against Vice President Sara Duterte, his office said on Wednesday, which could boost her

Top Philippine senator to seek dismissal of Duterte impeachment case
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UK's Reeves says no plans to raise taxes on scale of 2024 budget

British finance minister Rachel Reeves said on Wednesday the government did not have any plans to announce tax hikes on a scale similar to the 40 billion pounds ($54 billion) of

UK's Reeves says no plans to raise taxes on scale of 2024 budget
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Controversial Gaza aid operation pauses for 24 hours after days of deadly shootings

Controversial Gaza aid operation pauses for 24 hours after days of deadly shootings

Controversial Gaza aid operation pauses for 24 hours after days of deadly shootings
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Ukraine invited to Hague NATO summit, Zelenskiy attendance unclear

Ukraine has been invited to a NATO summit in The Hague this month, Mark Rutte, the military bloc's chief, said on Wednesday, without specifying whether this meant Ukranian

Ukraine invited to Hague NATO summit, Zelenskiy attendance unclear
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Turkey backing Syria's military and has no immediate withdrawal plans, defence minister says

Turkey is training and advising Syria's armed forces and helping improve its defences, and has no immediate plans for the withdrawal or relocation of its troops

Turkey backing Syria's military and has no immediate withdrawal plans, defence minister says
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Mexico's new Supreme Court will likely heavily favor Sheinbaum's ruling party

Judges aligned with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum's ruling Morena political party are expected to dominate the country's Supreme Court after a vote

Mexico's new Supreme Court will likely heavily favor Sheinbaum's ruling party
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Netherlands' Schoof seeks parliament support on defense after government collapse

Prime Minister Dick Schoof, acting in a caretaker status after his resignation, sought parliamentary support on Wednesday for security and defense matters, a day after far-right

Netherlands' Schoof seeks parliament support on defense after government collapse
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Trump's tariffs and threatened trade actions

The United States doubled tariffs on steel and aluminium imports on Wednesday, activating a hike in the duties on the imported metals to 50% from the 25% rate introduced in March.

Trump's tariffs and threatened trade actions
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Trump calls China's Xi tough, 'hard to make a deal with'

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Trump calls China's Xi tough, 'hard to make a deal with'
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White House calls South Korea election 'fair,' expresses concern about Chinese influence

The White House said on Tuesday that South Korea's election, which saw liberal party candidate Lee Jae-myung win the presidency, was fair, but

White House calls South Korea election 'fair,' expresses concern about Chinese influence
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Iran's Khamenei dismisses US nuclear proposal, vows to keep enriching uranium

Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei said on Wednesday that abandoning uranium enrichment was "100%" against the country's

Iran's Khamenei dismisses US nuclear proposal, vows to keep enriching uranium
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Israel strikes Syria after projectiles fired, holds Sharaa responsible

Israel has carried out its first airstrikes in Syria in nearly a month, saying it hit weapons belonging to the government in

Israel strikes Syria after projectiles fired, holds Sharaa responsible
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Riding wave of voter anger, South Korea's Lee now faces policy challenges

South Korea's new President Lee Jae-myung rode a wave of voter anger against the December martial law attempt by his ousted predecessor, but his ability to

Riding wave of voter anger, South Korea's Lee now faces policy challenges
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Nigeria's defence chief proposes fencing borders to curb insecurity

Nigeria's defence chief on Tuesday called for the country's borders with its four neighbours to be completely fenced to curb the entrance of armed groups amid

Nigeria's defence chief proposes fencing borders to curb insecurity
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The euro is about to get a new member, Bulgaria. What's the eurozone and how do countries join?

Bulgaria has the green light to join the euro next year and become the 21st member of the European Union's currency union

The euro is about to get a new member, Bulgaria. What's the eurozone and how do countries join?
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US and Europe trade negotiators say progress but no breakthroughs on tariff talks in Paris

Europe and the United States say progress has been made but there were no breakthroughs during a meeting in Paris to negotiate a settlement of a tense tariff spat with global economic ramifications

US and Europe trade negotiators say progress but no breakthroughs on tariff talks in Paris
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China criticises Rubio remarks on 1989 Tiananmen protests

The United States, in its commemoration of the Tiananmen protests in 1989, "distorted" historical facts and attacked China's political system, the Chinese foreign ministry said on

China criticises Rubio remarks on 1989 Tiananmen protests
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Sanctions-hit Belarus lauded by Xi as China's true friend

Chinese President Xi Jinping praised Belarus as a true friend of China as he met Alexander Lukashenko, the leader of the sanctions-hit

Sanctions-hit Belarus lauded by Xi as China's true friend
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The Dutch government has collapsed. What happens next?

Dutch opposition parties are calling for fresh elections as soon as possible, a day after anti-Islam lawmaker Geert Wilders sparked the collapse of the country’s four-party coalition government

The Dutch government has collapsed. What happens next?
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Germany's new government launches a program to encourage investment and boost the economy

Germany’s new government has launched a package of tax breaks and eventual tax cuts for companies

Germany's new government launches a program to encourage investment and boost the economy
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The White House is approving disaster relief funds without notifying FEMA, leading to delays and confusion

The White House is approving disaster relief funds without notifying FEMA, leading to delays and confusion

The White House is approving disaster relief funds without notifying FEMA, leading to delays and confusion
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South Korea's new leader to seek more time for US trade talks

The new South Korean administration will likely make efforts to buy time for U.S. trade talks, as it studies the negotiations of bigger neighbours Japan

South Korea's new leader to seek more time for US trade talks
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Trump calls dealmaking with China’s Xi ‘extremely hard’ as frictions rise

Trump calls dealmaking with China’s Xi ‘extremely hard’ as frictions rise

Trump calls dealmaking with China’s Xi ‘extremely hard’ as frictions rise
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South Korea’s new President Lee vows to pursue talks with North and bolster ties with US and Japan

South Korea’s new President Lee Jae-myung says he’ll pursue dialogue with North Korea while bolstering a trilateral partnership with the U.S. and Japan

South Korea’s new President Lee vows to pursue talks with North and bolster ties with US and Japan
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Trump envoy says risk levels 'going way up' after Ukraine struck Russian bombers

U.S.

Trump envoy says risk levels 'going way up' after Ukraine struck Russian bombers
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South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung takes office

South Korea has elected liberal Lee Jae-myung as president to lead the country through a tumultuous period that will require negotiating trade tariffs with the U.S. and mending the scars

South Korea's President Lee Jae-myung takes office
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Ukraine seeks air defense systems as Western backers meet without the Pentagon chief

Ukraine’s president wants his Western backers to speed up deliveries of air defense systems to counter Russian missile strikes

Ukraine seeks air defense systems as Western backers meet without the Pentagon chief
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Macron and Meloni meet in Rome after tensions on Ukraine, trade

French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni vowed to work jointly for a stronger Europe as they met on Tuesday

Macron and Meloni meet in Rome after tensions on Ukraine, trade
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South Korea's new President Lee vows to revive democracy from 'near demise'

South Korea's new liberal President Lee Jae-myung pledged on Wednesday to raise the country from what he described as the near destruction caused by a

South Korea's new President Lee vows to revive democracy from 'near demise'
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NATO'S Baltic drills are part of preparations for a potential clash with Russia, TASS reports

NATO'S Baltic drills are part of the alliance's preparations for a potential military clash with Russia, TASS news agency cited Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko as saying

NATO'S Baltic drills are part of preparations for a potential clash with Russia, TASS reports
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The top sources of U.S. steel and aluminium imports

The U.S. tariff rate on most imported steel and aluminum doubled on Wednesday as President Donald Trump ratcheted up a global trade war.

The top sources of U.S. steel and aluminium imports
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Japan's ruling coalition partner to propose sales tax cut on food, Yomiuri reports

Japan's junior ruling coalition partner, Komeito, will propose cutting the consumption tax rate for food items to 5% from 8% in a campaign pledge for the upper house election slated

Japan's ruling coalition partner to propose sales tax cut on food, Yomiuri reports
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UN Security Council likely to vote Wednesday on Gaza action

The ten elected members of the U.N.

UN Security Council likely to vote Wednesday on Gaza action
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US immigration authorities detain the family of the man charged in the Colorado attack

Federal officials say the wife and five children of a man accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at demonstrators in Boulder have been taken into custody

US immigration authorities detain the family of the man charged in the Colorado attack
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US Navy to rename oil tanker named after gay rights activist Harvey Milk

By Idrees Ali and Phil Stewart WASHINGTON -The U.S.

US Navy to rename oil tanker named after gay rights activist Harvey Milk
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Fetterman chief of staff departing amid office turnover

Fetterman chief of staff departing amid office turnover

Fetterman chief of staff departing amid office turnover
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Gaza officials say Israeli forces killed 27 heading to aid site. Israel says it fired near suspects

Palestinian health officials and witnesses say 27 people are dead after Israeli forces opened fire as people headed toward an aid distribution site

Gaza officials say Israeli forces killed 27 heading to aid site. Israel says it fired near suspects
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Brazil's Lula signs law to expand affirmative action, boosting quotas for Blacks in government jobs

Brazil’s President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has signed a new law to expand the country’s affirmative action policies

Brazil's Lula signs law to expand affirmative action, boosting quotas for Blacks in government jobs
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Chile prosecutes individuals alleged to have stolen babies

Chile prosecutes individuals alleged to have stolen babies

Chile prosecutes individuals alleged to have stolen babies
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UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution amid humanitarian crisis

The U_N_ Security Council has scheduled a vote Wednesday on a resolution which demands “an immediate, unconditional and permanent ceasefire in Gaza respected by all parties.”

UN Security Council to vote on Gaza ceasefire resolution amid humanitarian crisis
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Judge extends ban on Trump administration canceling COVID school aid

A federal judge in Manhattan has extended an injunction banning the Trump administration from canceling unspent funding to help elementary and high schools in

Judge extends ban on Trump administration canceling COVID school aid
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Musk calls Trump's tax-cut and spending bill 'a disgusting abomination'

Billionaire Elon Musk plunged on Tuesday into the congressional debate over

Musk calls Trump's tax-cut and spending bill 'a disgusting abomination'
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Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions

The Trump administration has announced that it is revoking guidance to the nation’s hospitals that directed them to provide emergency abortions to women when they are necessary to stabilize their medical condition

Trump administration revokes guidance requiring hospitals to provide emergency abortions
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Rubio praises bravery of Chinese people killed in Tiananmen Square crackdown

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Rubio praises bravery of Chinese people killed in Tiananmen Square crackdown
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US skips hike in UK steel and aluminum tariffs as both countries eye quick trade deal

The United States on Tuesday announced it would skip doubling steel and aluminum tariffs for Britain, hours after the UK government

US skips hike in UK steel and aluminum tariffs as both countries eye quick trade deal
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New Jersey mayor sues Trump officials over arrest at immigration center

The mayor of Newark, New Jersey, who was arrested by U.S. immigration agents at a detention center last month, sued two law enforcement officials on Tuesday,

New Jersey mayor sues Trump officials over arrest at immigration center
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The Latest: Musk slams Trump-backed plan to cut taxes and spending

Tech billionaire Elon Musk has blasted the tax cuts and spending plans backed by President Donald Trump that passed the House

The Latest: Musk slams Trump-backed plan to cut taxes and spending
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Musk calls Trump's big tax break bill a 'disgusting abomination,' testing his influence over the GOP

Elon Musk has blasted President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” of tax breaks and spending cuts as a “disgusting abomination."

Musk calls Trump's big tax break bill a 'disgusting abomination,' testing his influence over the GOP
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‘It is a whole different environment’: Republicans revisit key Biden investigations with new momentum

‘It is a whole different environment’: Republicans revisit key Biden investigations with new momentum

‘It is a whole different environment’: Republicans revisit key Biden investigations with new momentum
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Trump administration rolls back guidance specifying that ERs must offer abortion care when necessary

Trump administration rolls back guidance specifying that ERs must offer abortion care when necessary

Trump administration rolls back guidance specifying that ERs must offer abortion care when necessary
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Federal officers in tactical gear went into a Latino community in Minneapolis. A protest followed

Dozens of protesters have converged in the heart of the Latino community in Minneapolis after a large force of federal and local authorities wearing tactical gear conducted what they called a law enforcement action

Federal officers in tactical gear went into a Latino community in Minneapolis. A protest followed
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Mexico’s ruling party expands power in Supreme Court after elections marred by low turnout

Mexico’s ruling party expands power in Supreme Court after elections marred by low turnout

Mexico’s ruling party expands power in Supreme Court after elections marred by low turnout
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The Pittsburgh Steelers reached out to fans upset that Donald Trump received a jersey at a rally

Pittsburgh Steelers legend Rocky Bleier called an audible when he presented President Donald Trump with a Steelers jersey with the No. 47 during a recent rally in western Pennsylvania

The Pittsburgh Steelers reached out to fans upset that Donald Trump received a jersey at a rally
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Five countries win seats on the UN Security Council

Five countries have won seats on the United Nations Security Council in uncontested elections

Five countries win seats on the UN Security Council
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Hegseth will skip a meeting on organizing military aid to Ukraine in a first for the US

America’s Pentagon chief will not be in attendance when more than 50 other defense leaders meet this week to coordinate military aid to Ukraine

Hegseth will skip a meeting on organizing military aid to Ukraine in a first for the US
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Job Corps contractors sue to block Trump's program closure

The administration of President Donald Trump was hit with a lawsuit on Tuesday seeking to block it from eliminating Job Corps, the largest U.S. job training program for

Job Corps contractors sue to block Trump's program closure
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Top Cuban official accuses US of trying to provoke conflict

A visiting senior Cuban official on Tuesday accused the Trump administration of ratcheting up tensions between Washington and Havana and expressed concerns that the

Top Cuban official accuses US of trying to provoke conflict
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US announces visa restrictions for central American government officials

U.S.

US announces visa restrictions for central American government officials
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Trump set to waive some legal requirements to boost critical minerals

President Donald Trump is set to use emergency powers and slash legal requirements - including some congressional funding approvals - relating to a

Trump set to waive some legal requirements to boost critical minerals
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Trump urges senators to get his big tax bill done by July 4th

President Donald Trump wants his “big, beautiful” bill of tax breaks and spending cuts on his desk to be signed into law by Independence Day

Trump urges senators to get his big tax bill done by July 4th
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Trump formally asks Congress to claw back approved spending targeted by DOGE

The White House has officially asked Congress to claw back $9.4 billion in already approved spending

Trump formally asks Congress to claw back approved spending targeted by DOGE
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FBI wants to investigate doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors. Experts question its legal basis

FBI wants to investigate doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors. Experts question its legal basis

FBI wants to investigate doctors who provide gender-affirming care to minors. Experts question its legal basis
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Hegseth orders the name of gay rights activist Harvey Milk scrubbed from Navy ship

U.S. officials say Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy to rename the USNS Harvey Milk in a highly rare move

Hegseth orders the name of gay rights activist Harvey Milk scrubbed from Navy ship
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Legal challenges facing South Korea's incoming President Lee Jae-myung

South Koreans voted in Lee Jae-myung as their next president in the country's June 3 snap election to heal the wounds of a shock martial law declaration in December, but the liberal

Legal challenges facing South Korea's incoming President Lee Jae-myung
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China tells US envoy Washington must get ties back on 'right track'

The U.S. should create the necessary conditions for bilateral relations to get back onto "the right track," China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told the U.S. ambassador to Beijing on

China tells US envoy Washington must get ties back on 'right track'
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Lula vows to defend Brazil's Supreme Court as US threatens judge

Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva vowed on Tuesday to defend his country's Supreme Court against attacks from the United States, in a sharp rebuke

Lula vows to defend Brazil's Supreme Court as US threatens judge
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Dollar pulls back from six-week low but tariff tensions persist

The U.S. dollar rose on Tuesday, rebounding from a six-week low against the euro, even as investors remained concerned about potential economic damage from the

Dollar pulls back from six-week low but tariff tensions persist
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US judge dismisses California's tariff lawsuit, teeing up appeal

A U.S. judge dismissed the state of California's challenge to President Donald Trump's tariffs, allowing the state to file an appeal over the court's ruling that

US judge dismisses California's tariff lawsuit, teeing up appeal
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Wall Street stocks end higher on Nvidia, trade talks hopes

U.S. stock indexes closed higher on Tuesday, helped by gains in Nvidia and other chipmakers, as investors awaited possible

Wall Street stocks end higher on Nvidia, trade talks hopes
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Aid distribution in Gaza has turned deadly. Here’s what to know

Aid distribution in Gaza has turned deadly. Here’s what to know

Aid distribution in Gaza has turned deadly. Here’s what to know
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Justice Department drops lawsuit against Trump adviser Peter Navarro

The Justice Department is dropping a lawsuit it filed against White House trade adviser Peter Navarro, a case in which Navarro was accused of using an unofficial email account for government work and wrongfully retaining presidential records during the first Trump administration

Justice Department drops lawsuit against Trump adviser Peter Navarro
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Texas considers banning products infused with THC derived from hemp, and retailers are worried

Texas lawmakers have approved banning gummies, drinks and vapes infused with THC, the compound that gives marijuana its psychoactive properties

Texas considers banning products infused with THC derived from hemp, and retailers are worried
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'Disappointed': Watch Musk react to Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill

In an interview with “CBS Sunday Morning,” Elon Musk raised concerns about President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful” bill, warning it could increase the US budget deficit and undermine the Department of Government Efficiency. The bill narrowly passed the House last week and now heads to the Senate, where major changes are expected. Musk also announced he’s stepping back from full-time government work to focus on his companies.

'Disappointed': Watch Musk react to Trump's 'big, beautiful' bill
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Dozens of Palestinians killed near Gaza aid distribution point, health officials say, in third day of shooting

Dozens of Palestinians killed near Gaza aid distribution point, health officials say, in third day of shooting

Dozens of Palestinians killed near Gaza aid distribution point, health officials say, in third day of shooting
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Trump administration moves to fast-track firings of federal workers for misconduct

President Donald Trump's administration moved on Tuesday to make it easier to fire federal employees for misconduct, the latest step in a broader effort to overhaul the

Trump administration moves to fast-track firings of federal workers for misconduct
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South Korea new leader Lee Jae-myung's policy pledges

South Korea's newly elected President Lee Jae-myung has vowed political and economic reforms to help the country recover from the shock of December's brief martial law.

South Korea new leader Lee Jae-myung's policy pledges
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Trump to sign order doubling metals tariffs, White House says

U.S.

Trump to sign order doubling metals tariffs, White House says
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Official involved in withholding Ukraine aid confirmed for US Defense post

The U.S.

Official involved in withholding Ukraine aid confirmed for US Defense post
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Indigenous lawyer leads race to head Mexico's Supreme Court

Indigenous rights defender Hugo Aguilar is leading in the race to head Mexico's highest court after the country's first popular election to appoint

Indigenous lawyer leads race to head Mexico's Supreme Court
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Zelenskiy announces military shakeup, new assignment for commander who resigned

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy announced a shakeup of Ukraine's military on Tuesday, including the appointment to a new post of a commander who tendered his resignation over a deadly Russian

Zelenskiy announces military shakeup, new assignment for commander who resigned
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Brazil ties potential IOF tax rollback to approval of new measures to be unveiled next week

Brazil's government will unveil a new set of fiscal measures next week aimed at balancing public accounts, with their approval seen as crucial to revisiting a controversial

Brazil ties potential IOF tax rollback to approval of new measures to be unveiled next week
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Liberal Lee Jae-myung wins South Korea presidency in martial law 'judgement day'

South Korea's liberal party candidate, Lee Jae-myung, was elected president in Tuesday's snap election, six months to the day after he evaded military

Liberal Lee Jae-myung wins South Korea presidency in martial law 'judgement day'
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Musk blasts Trump’s agenda bill as a ‘disgusting abomination,’ catching White House officials off guard

Musk blasts Trump’s agenda bill as a ‘disgusting abomination,’ catching White House officials off guard

Musk blasts Trump’s agenda bill as a ‘disgusting abomination,’ catching White House officials off guard
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Hegseth orders renaming of ship named after gay rights icon Harvey Milk

Hegseth orders renaming of ship named after gay rights icon Harvey Milk

Hegseth orders renaming of ship named after gay rights icon Harvey Milk
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Massachusetts high school volleyball team rallies around teammate detained by immigration agents

A high school volleyball team in Massachusetts is asking fans to wear white to their next match to show support for a teammate who has been detained by federal immigration authorities

Massachusetts high school volleyball team rallies around teammate detained by immigration agents
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Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea's president, closing period of political tumult

Liberal opposition candidate Lee Jae-myung has been elected president of South Korea

Outspoken liberal leader Lee elected South Korea's president, closing period of political tumult
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Ecuador legislature backs reform allowing foreign military bases

Ecuador's national assembly legislature on Tuesday backed a constitutional reform that would allow the installation of foreign military bases in the South

Ecuador legislature backs reform allowing foreign military bases
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Power restored to 700,000 residents in Russian-held Ukraine after Ukrainian strikes

Emergency crews restored power on Tuesday to at least 700,000 residents across a swathe of southern Ukraine controlled by Russian forces, officials said, a day after Ukrainian

Power restored to 700,000 residents in Russian-held Ukraine after Ukrainian strikes
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More than 4 million refugees have fled Sudan civil war, UN says

The number of people who have fled Sudan since the beginning of its civil war in 2023 has surpassed four million, U.N. refugee agency officials said on Tuesday, adding

More than 4 million refugees have fled Sudan civil war, UN says
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Trump's Justice Department examining pardons issued by Biden

A senior official in Republican U.S.

Trump's Justice Department examining pardons issued by Biden
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Judge blocks Trump from cutting off gender-affirming care for federal inmates

Judge blocks Trump from cutting off gender-affirming care for federal inmates

Judge blocks Trump from cutting off gender-affirming care for federal inmates
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Laura Loomer meets with JD Vance at White House complex, sources say

Laura Loomer meets with JD Vance at White House complex, sources say

Laura Loomer meets with JD Vance at White House complex, sources say
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Russia and Ukraine miles apart on peace terms

Russia and Ukraine have shared blueprints for a peace deal that demonstrate how far apart the warring parties are.

Russia and Ukraine miles apart on peace terms
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Brunei ruler returns home after hospital admission in Malaysia

Brunei's ruler Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah returned home on Tuesday, the prime minister's office said, after resting in Malaysia following his admission to a Malaysian hospital

Brunei ruler returns home after hospital admission in Malaysia
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Populist Wilders breaks Dutch coalition to push immigration agenda in elections

By Stephanie van den Berg and Bart H.

Populist Wilders breaks Dutch coalition to push immigration agenda in elections
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US to scale down its military bases in Syria, envoy says

The United States will scale down its military presence in Syria to one base from eight and U.S. policies will shift in the country "because none of them worked" over the last

US to scale down its military bases in Syria, envoy says
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Putin's uncompromising demands emerge after the latest round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks

Russia took weeks to present Ukraine with a “memorandum” setting out its conditions for a ceasefire, as well as key guidelines for a comprehensive treaty to end the 3-year-old war

Putin's uncompromising demands emerge after the latest round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks
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Newark mayor sues New Jersey's top federal prosecutor after arrest at immigration detention site

Newark Mayor Ras Baraka has sued New Jersey’s top federal prosecutor over his arrest outside a federal immigration detention facility on a trespassing charge, saying the Trump-appointed attorney had pursued the case out of political spite

Newark mayor sues New Jersey's top federal prosecutor after arrest at immigration detention site
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What makes Trump’s new portrait different from his predecessors’

What makes Trump’s new portrait different from his predecessors’

What makes Trump’s new portrait different from his predecessors’
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Five countries elected to UN Security Council for 2026/27

The United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday elected Bahrain, Colombia, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Latvia, and Liberia to the 15-member U.N.

Five countries elected to UN Security Council for 2026/27
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UK 'deeply concerned' about jailed Egyptian-British dissident's hunger-striking mother

The British government said on Tuesday it was "deeply concerned" about the health of the mother of jailed Egyptian-British dissident Alaa Abd el-Fattah, Laila Soueif, who has been

UK 'deeply concerned' about jailed Egyptian-British dissident's hunger-striking mother
Crime|Political|US

Man accused of trying to get witness against him deported by writing letters threatening Trump

A Wisconsin man is facing charges accusing him of forging letters threatening President Donald Trump’s life in an effort to get another man who was a potential witness against him in a criminal case deported

Man accused of trying to get witness against him deported by writing letters threatening Trump
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Man admits to attempting to frame migrant accused of threatening Trump, prosecutors say

Man admits to attempting to frame migrant accused of threatening Trump, prosecutors say

Man admits to attempting to frame migrant accused of threatening Trump, prosecutors say
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Video shows suspect in Colorado antisemitic attack

Eight people were injured in what officials are describing an antisemitic attack in Boulder, Colorado. The suspect in custody, identified as 45-year-old Mohamed Sabry Soliman, allegedly used a makeshift flamethrower and threw an incendiary device into the crowd. He also yelled “Free Palestine,” according to the FBI.

Video shows suspect in Colorado antisemitic attack
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Iran seeks to turn 'new page' in ties with Lebanon

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi told Lebanese officials on Tuesday that Iran wanted to turn a "new page" in relations with Beirut, hinting at a shift in diplomatic ties that

Iran seeks to turn 'new page' in ties with Lebanon
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Dutch government collapses after far-right leader Wilders quits coalition

By Bart H.

Dutch government collapses after far-right leader Wilders quits coalition
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What will happen next in Dutch government crisis?

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders triggered a government collapse in the Netherlands on Tuesday by pulling his nationalist PVV party out of the right-wing government coalition,

What will happen next in Dutch government crisis?
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Tulsa's new Black mayor proposes $100M trust to 'repair' impact of 1921 Race Massacre

Tulsa’s new mayor on Sunday proposed a $100 million private trust as part of a reparations plan to give descendants of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre scholarships and housing help

Tulsa's new Black mayor proposes $100M trust to 'repair' impact of 1921 Race Massacre
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Taiwan continues to 'communicate closely' on tariff talks with US

Taiwan continues to "communicate closely" with the United States on tariff talks, but cannot give more information at this point, the island's government said on Tuesday.

Taiwan continues to 'communicate closely' on tariff talks with US
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Trump to nominate Swett for FERC head, chair says

U.S. President Donald Trump will nominate Laura Swett as chair of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, the current head of the panel and a White House official said. 

Trump to nominate Swett for FERC head, chair says
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Germany's Merz says court ruling will not stop migration crackdown

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz said on Tuesday that a court ruling against the expulsion by border police of three Somali asylum seekers

Germany's Merz says court ruling will not stop migration crackdown
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Ex-Homeland Security official Taylor fights back against Trump's 'unprecedented' investigation order

A former Homeland Security official during President Donald Trump’s first administration wants independent government watchdogs to investigate after Trump ordered Homeland Security to look into his government service

Ex-Homeland Security official Taylor fights back against Trump's 'unprecedented' investigation order
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Wilders throws Dutch politics into turmoil with new elections now on the horizon

Populist far-right lawmaker Geert Wilders has plunged Dutch politics into turmoil Tuesday by withdrawing his party’s ministers from the ruling coalition in a dispute over a crackdown on migration

Wilders throws Dutch politics into turmoil with new elections now on the horizon
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Ukraine strikes bridge connecting Russia to Crimea with underwater explosives

Ukraine strikes bridge connecting Russia to Crimea with underwater explosives

Ukraine strikes bridge connecting Russia to Crimea with underwater explosives
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Autocrats don’t act like Hitler or Stalin anymore − instead of governing with violence, they use manipulation

Autocrats today are polished, appear mainstream and use the media, not overt repression or violence, to gain public support and consolidate power. They govern through a ‘spin dictatorship.’

Autocrats don’t act like Hitler or Stalin anymore − instead of governing with violence, they use manipulation
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Macron wax statue stolen from Paris museum for anti-Russian protest

Macron wax statue stolen from Paris museum for anti-Russian protest

Macron wax statue stolen from Paris museum for anti-Russian protest
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Poland sets a government confidence vote for June 11 as Tusk notes a ‘new political reality’

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk says parliament will hold a confidence vote on his government on June 11

Poland sets a government confidence vote for June 11 as Tusk notes a ‘new political reality’
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Dutch far-right leader Wilders threatens to quit government coalition

Dutch far-right leader Geert Wilders threatened on Monday to topple the Netherlands' already fragile right-wing government, which he said did not back his ideas for stricter

Dutch far-right leader Wilders threatens to quit government coalition
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Kremlin says Ukraine peace efforts are complex, no quick decisions should be expected

The Kremlin said on Tuesday that work on trying to reach a settlement to end the war in Ukraine was extraordinarily complex and that it would be wrong to expect any imminent

Kremlin says Ukraine peace efforts are complex, no quick decisions should be expected
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Polish lawmakers to hold confidence vote in Tusk government on June 11

Polish lawmakers will hold a vote of confidence in the government on June 11, Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday as he seeks to shore up his centre

Polish lawmakers to hold confidence vote in Tusk government on June 11
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BoE's Bailey sticks with 'careful' rate cut view as uncertainty deepens

Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Tuesday he was sticking with a "gradual and careful" approach to cutting interest rates as global

BoE's Bailey sticks with 'careful' rate cut view as uncertainty deepens
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Medvedev says Russia seeks victory, not compromise, in talks with Ukraine

Senior Russian security official Dmitry Medvedev said on Tuesday that the point of holding peace talks with Ukraine was to ensure a swift and complete Russian victory.

Medvedev says Russia seeks victory, not compromise, in talks with Ukraine
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Pro-Russian, anti-Israeli hackers pose biggest cybercrime threats in Germany

Cybercrime in Germany rose to a record level last year, driven by hacker attacks from pro-Russian and anti-Israeli groups, the BKA Federal Crime Office reported on Tuesday as the

Pro-Russian, anti-Israeli hackers pose biggest cybercrime threats in Germany
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Venezuela's oil exports stable as buyers in China receive more

Venezuela's oil exports remained almost unchanged last month as increased shipments to customers in China offset a decline in U.S.-authorized sales, according to vessel-tracking data and

Venezuela's oil exports stable as buyers in China receive more
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Trump asked Japan to help with Golden Dome missile shield, Nikkei reports

U.S.

Trump asked Japan to help with Golden Dome missile shield, Nikkei reports
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Wilful restriction on Gaza food aid may constitute war crime, says UN rights office

The United Nations human rights office said on Tuesday that the wilful impediment of access to food and relief for civilians in Gaza may

Wilful restriction on Gaza food aid may constitute war crime, says UN rights office
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BoE's Breeden saw case for May rate cut even without trade turmoil

Bank of England Deputy Governor Sarah Breeden said on Tuesday that she saw a case for cutting interest rates last month even without the impact of trade policy uncertainty on the global

BoE's Breeden saw case for May rate cut even without trade turmoil
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Russian attack on Ukraine city of Sumy kills three, injures 25

A Russian artillery attack on Ukraine's northeastern city of Sumy on Tuesday killed three people and injured 25, including children, the city council and the health ministry said.

Russian attack on Ukraine city of Sumy kills three, injures 25
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The reality of Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs

U.S.

The reality of Trump's steel and aluminium tariffs
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Philippines keeps Cabinet mostly unchanged after 'bold reset' call

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr has retained the majority of his Cabinet ministers, two weeks after requesting their resignations in what he called a "bold reset" of his

Philippines keeps Cabinet mostly unchanged after 'bold reset' call
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What is FEMA, US emergency agency under fire from Trump?

Staff of the Federal Emergency Management Agency were left baffled on Monday after David Richardson, the head of the U.S. disaster agency, said he had not been aware the country had a

What is FEMA, US emergency agency under fire from Trump?
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Dutch government collapses as Wilders’ far-right party leaves coalition

Dutch government collapses as Wilders’ far-right party leaves coalition

Dutch government collapses as Wilders’ far-right party leaves coalition
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Ukraine president's chief of staff in US for talks on defence support

A Ukrainian government delegation arrived in Washington on Tuesday to discuss military support and sanctions against Russia, a day after Kyiv and Moscow held their second round of

Ukraine president's chief of staff in US for talks on defence support
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South Korean delivery workers allowed rare pause in services to vote in snap election

South Korean e-commerce and courier companies agreed to a rare halt of their delivery services on Tuesday to allow busy delivery workers time to cast their ballot in the

South Korean delivery workers allowed rare pause in services to vote in snap election
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Russia sets out punitive terms at peace talks with Ukraine

Russia told Ukraine at peace talks on Monday that it would only agree to end the war if Kyiv gives up big new chunks of

Russia sets out punitive terms at peace talks with Ukraine
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Civilian casualties mount in South Sudan as fighting between army and local militias escalates

Aid groups and opposition politicians in South Sudan say that dozens of civilians have been killed or badly injured in airstrikes in recent weeks as the country’s army clashes with militia groups across the country

Civilian casualties mount in South Sudan as fighting between army and local militias escalates
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Top retired Chinese general Xu Qiliang dies of illness: state media

Top Chinese general Xu Qiliang, a close ally of President Xi Jinping who was the former vice chair of the powerful Central Military Commission, died of illness at age 75 on Monday

Top retired Chinese general Xu Qiliang dies of illness: state media
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Meet the top candidates who hope to become South Korea's president

The winner of Tuesday’s presidential election in South Korea will take office just a day later, forgoing the usual, two-month transition to serve a full, five-year term at a time when the country faces a deepening political divide and external challenges such as U.S. tariffs and North Korea’s expanding military partnership with Russia

Meet the top candidates who hope to become South Korea's president
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FEMA head told staff he was previously unaware US has a hurricane season

FEMA head told staff he was previously unaware US has a hurricane season

FEMA head told staff he was previously unaware US has a hurricane season
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OAN's Pentagon reporter learns the limits of expressing her own opinion

Gabrielle Cuccia calls herself a “MAGA girl” who made no secret of her support for President Donald Trump, even as she got a job covering the Pentagon for the One America News Network

OAN's Pentagon reporter learns the limits of expressing her own opinion
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Japan to promote domestic ownership of JGBs, policy draft shows

Japan should promote the domestic ownership of government bonds to avoid further rises in long-term interest rates caused by supply-demand imbalances, according to

Japan to promote domestic ownership of JGBs, policy draft shows
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Trump leans on GOP senators as they gear up to make changes to his domestic policy bill

Trump leans on GOP senators as they gear up to make changes to his domestic policy bill

Trump leans on GOP senators as they gear up to make changes to his domestic policy bill
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Polish nationalist Nawrocki wins presidency in setback for pro-EU government

Nationalist opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki narrowly won Poland's presidential election, results showed on Monday, delivering a big

Polish nationalist Nawrocki wins presidency in setback for pro-EU government
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Nawrocki's win turns Poland toward nationalism and casts doubt on Tusk's centrist government

Conservative Karol Nawrocki’s victory in Poland’s presidential runoff has set the country on a more nationalist course

Nawrocki's win turns Poland toward nationalism and casts doubt on Tusk's centrist government
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Israeli forces open fire a kilometer away from Gaza aid site, killing 3, health officials say

Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip opened fire as people headed toward an aid distribution site a kilometer away at around sunrise, killing at least three people and wounding dozens, health officials and a witness said

Israeli forces open fire a kilometer away from Gaza aid site, killing 3, health officials say
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Top Trump officials visit prolific Alaska oil field amid push to expand drilling

The head of the U.S. Energy Department says President Donald Trump wants to double the amount of oil coursing through Alaska’s 800-mile pipeline system and build a massive natural gas export project as its twin

Top Trump officials visit prolific Alaska oil field amid push to expand drilling
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Brazil central bank chief says tightening cycle still open

Brazil's central bank governor said on Monday that the monetary tightening cycle is still open and that policymakers want to preserve their flexibility to digest incoming data and

Brazil central bank chief says tightening cycle still open
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UN assembly elects Germany's ex-foreign minister as next president after Russia demands secret vote

The U.N. General Assembly has overwhelmingly elected Germany’s former foreign minister Annalena Baerbock to be the next head of the 193-member world body

UN assembly elects Germany's ex-foreign minister as next president after Russia demands secret vote
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Trump administration must bargain with TSA officers' union, for now, says US judge

A federal judge on Monday said the administration of President Donald Trump likely broke the law by stripping 50,000 transportation security officers of the ability to

Trump administration must bargain with TSA officers' union, for now, says US judge
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Trump appears to undercut US proposal to Iran, declaring he won't allow any uranium enrichment

President Donald Trump has appeared to undercut a proposal that was offered by his special envoy to Iran

Trump appears to undercut US proposal to Iran, declaring he won't allow any uranium enrichment
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A lawyer's prolonged detention shows how El Salvador's gang emergency extends to common crimes

El Salvador’s arrest of an anticorruption lawyer from a well-known human rights organization last month is the latest example of how the special powers given to President Nayib Bukele to battle gangs are being applied to a host of unrelated alleged crimes

A lawyer's prolonged detention shows how El Salvador's gang emergency extends to common crimes
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Judge grants preliminary injunction to protect collective bargaining agreement for TSA workers

A federal judge has granted a preliminary injunction to stop Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem from killing a collective bargaining agreement for Transportation Safety Administration workers

Judge grants preliminary injunction to protect collective bargaining agreement for TSA workers
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Judge pauses Homeland Security’s move to nix TSA officers’ union contract

Judge pauses Homeland Security’s move to nix TSA officers’ union contract

Judge pauses Homeland Security’s move to nix TSA officers’ union contract
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Iranian official says US nuclear proposal is ‘incoherent and disjointed,’ as sources warn talks momentum is collapsing

Iranian official says US nuclear proposal is ‘incoherent and disjointed,’ as sources warn talks momentum is collapsing

Iranian official says US nuclear proposal is ‘incoherent and disjointed,’ as sources warn talks momentum is collapsing
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Top US immigration officials defend arrest of Massachusetts high school student

The head of U.S.

Top US immigration officials defend arrest of Massachusetts high school student
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New York governor's No. 2 is challenging her in next year's election

New York Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado says he will challenge his boss, Gov. Kathy Hochul, in the governor’s race next year, months after a feud between the two Democrats erupted into public view

New York governor's No. 2 is challenging her in next year's election
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Trump administration requests another pause in tariff ruling on two toy companies

Trump administration requests another pause in tariff ruling on two toy companies

Trump administration requests another pause in tariff ruling on two toy companies
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USDOT offering $5.4 billion for bridge funding, but strikes diversity requirements

The U.S. government will make available $5.4 billion in grant funding for building, replacing or repairing bridges across the country under a 2021 infrastructure law,

USDOT offering $5.4 billion for bridge funding, but strikes diversity requirements
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US Senate may work on Russia sanctions bill this month

The Republican leader of the U.S.

US Senate may work on Russia sanctions bill this month
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Trump and Xi will likely speak this week, White House says

President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will likely speak this week, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said on Monday, days after Trump accused China of

Trump and Xi will likely speak this week, White House says
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Turnout in Mexico's first judicial election estimated at 13%

Around 13% of Mexicans likely turned out to vote in the country's first-ever judicial election, Mexico's INE electoral authority said on Monday,

Turnout in Mexico's first judicial election estimated at 13%
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What we know after dozens shot dead and injured near Gaza aid hub

The Palestinian health ministry, hospital officials and multiple eyewitnesses say deadly gunfire killed dozens of Palestinians near an aid distribution site in Gaza on Sunday, with Israel’s military denying that its troops fired “within or near” the aid site. CNN Jerusalem correspondent Jeremy Diamond brings you up to speed on what we know about the weekend chaos.

What we know after dozens shot dead and injured near Gaza aid hub
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Trump administration proposal would lift Biden-era limits on Alaska oil drilling

The administration of U.S.

Trump administration proposal would lift Biden-era limits on Alaska oil drilling
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Romanian man pleads guilty to 'swatting' plot that targeted an ex-US president and lawmakers

A Romanian citizen has pleaded guilty to engaging in a plot to use “swatting” calls to intimidate and threaten dozens of people with bogus police emergencies, including a former U.S. president and several members of Congress

Romanian man pleads guilty to 'swatting' plot that targeted an ex-US president and lawmakers
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List of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ removed from DHS website after law enforcement outcry, questions about accuracy

List of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ removed from DHS website after law enforcement outcry, questions about accuracy

List of ‘sanctuary jurisdictions’ removed from DHS website after law enforcement outcry, questions about accuracy
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US citizen who joined Islamic State in Syria is sentenced to 10 years in prison

A naturalized U.S. citizen who pleaded guilty to receiving military training from the Islamic State group has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison

US citizen who joined Islamic State in Syria is sentenced to 10 years in prison
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Polish PM Tusk to call for vote of confidence in government

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk will call for a parliamentary vote of confidence in his coalition government, after his candidate, Rafal Trzaskowski, lost the presidential

Polish PM Tusk to call for vote of confidence in government
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Trump administration seeks pause of second tariff case after loss

The Trump administration on Monday asked a U.S. appeals court to pause a second court ruling that found the president had exceeded his authority by imposing

Trump administration seeks pause of second tariff case after loss
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US aluminium, steel prices jump, shares drop on Trump's new tariffs

U.S. prices of steel and aluminium spiked on Monday while shares of foreign steelmakers slumped after U.S.

US aluminium, steel prices jump, shares drop on Trump's new tariffs
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EU says it will make strong case for US tariff cuts this week

The European Commission said on Monday it would make a strong case this week for the United States to reduce or eliminate tariffs even after Donald Trump said

EU says it will make strong case for US tariff cuts this week
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Second round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks ends swiftly with no major breakthrough

Second round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks ends swiftly with no major breakthrough

Second round of Russia-Ukraine peace talks ends swiftly with no major breakthrough
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Brazil's finance minister links potential IOF tax tweak to financial tax overhaul

Brazil's Finance Minister Fernando Haddad said on Monday that any changes to a recent increase in the tax on financial transactions (IOF) would be tied to broader corrections of what he

Brazil's finance minister links potential IOF tax tweak to financial tax overhaul
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Carney and Canadian premiers bid to speed up major projects, cut US reliance

Prime Minister Mark Carney, seeking to reduce Canada's economic ties to the United States, on Monday met the heads of the 10 provinces as part of a push to slash the time needed to

Carney and Canadian premiers bid to speed up major projects, cut US reliance
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Trump asks the Supreme Court to clear the way for federal downsizing plans

President Donald Trump’s administration has renewed its request for the Supreme Court to clear the way for plans to downsize the federal workforce, while a lawsuit filed by labor unions and cities proceeds

Trump asks the Supreme Court to clear the way for federal downsizing plans
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Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow mass federal layoffs

Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S.

Trump asks US Supreme Court to allow mass federal layoffs
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Trump returns to Supreme Court with emergency appeal over mass firings

Trump returns to Supreme Court with emergency appeal over mass firings

Trump returns to Supreme Court with emergency appeal over mass firings
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Supreme Court will consider reviving Republican challenge to Illinois law on mail ballots

The Supreme Court has agreed to consider reviving a Republican challenge to an Illinois law that allows mail ballots to be counted if they are received up to two weeks after Election Day

Supreme Court will consider reviving Republican challenge to Illinois law on mail ballots
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Trump budget proposes closing Northeast heating oil reserve

President Donald Trump's budget proposes to shut as soon as in a few months the Northeast Home Heating Oil Reserve, which stores 1 million barrels of diesel and was designed to

Trump budget proposes closing Northeast heating oil reserve
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Poland's new president poses challenge for EU, Ukraine ties

The victory of nationalist Karol Nawrocki in Poland's presidential election looks set to strain relations with Ukraine and embolden Donald Trump-

Poland's new president poses challenge for EU, Ukraine ties
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European shares stumble on Trump's new tariff threat

European shares began June on a dour note as markets grappled with U.S.

European shares stumble on Trump's new tariff threat
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Fourth man arrested over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer

British police say that a fourth man has been arrested in connection to a series of fires at properties and a car linked to Prime Minister Keir Starmer

Fourth man arrested over fires at properties linked to UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer
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Britain gets a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Russia, and to Trump

The U.K. will build new nuclear-powered attack submarines and create an army ready to fight a war in Europe as part of a boost to military spending

Britain gets a defense boost aimed at sending a message to Russia, and to Trump
Crime|Political|US|World

Man attacks Colorado crowd with firebombs, 8 people injured

Eight people were injured on Sunday when a 45-year-old man yelled "Free Palestine" and threw incendiary devices into a crowd

Man attacks Colorado crowd with firebombs, 8 people injured
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Trump tariffs deal major blow to European steelmakers, Salzgitter CEO warns

Salzgitter, Germany's second-biggest steelmaker, warned on Monday that Washington's tariff policy was dealing a severe blow to

Trump tariffs deal major blow to European steelmakers, Salzgitter CEO warns
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On GPS: What will become of Trump's tariffs?

Fareed asks two seasoned analysts, the Financial Times' US national editor Edward Luce and the American Enterprise Institute's Kori Schake, what the future holds for President Trump's tariffs after several important court rulings this week.

On GPS: What will become of Trump's tariffs?
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Trump is threatening to impose tariffs on two American companies

Trump is threatening to impose tariffs on two American companies

Trump is threatening to impose tariffs on two American companies
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UK to build new attack submarines and ramp up ‘war-fighting readiness’ with an eye on Russia, Starmer says

UK to build new attack submarines and ramp up ‘war-fighting readiness’ with an eye on Russia, Starmer says

UK to build new attack submarines and ramp up ‘war-fighting readiness’ with an eye on Russia, Starmer says
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Another sign of Syria's rebuilding: The Damascus stock exchange opens again

Trading has resumed on the Damascus Securities Exchange after a six-month closure

Another sign of Syria's rebuilding: The Damascus stock exchange opens again
Crime|Political|US|World

Supreme Court leaves in place state bans on some semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity gun magazines

Supreme Court leaves in place state bans on some semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity gun magazines

Supreme Court leaves in place state bans on some semi-automatic weapons and high-capacity gun magazines
Asia|Crime|Political|Travel|World

Hong Kong activist challenges China's Tiananmen taboo from exile in Taiwan

Fu Tong and his wife Elaine To were among the first demonstrators in Hong Kong to be charged with rioting in 2020 after pro-democracy and anti-China protests started in

Hong Kong activist challenges China's Tiananmen taboo from exile in Taiwan
Economy|Education|Political|Science|Technology|World

China says US moves on computer chips and student visas 'seriously violate' tariffs truce

China has blasted the U.S. for issuing AI chip export control guidelines, stopping the sale of chip design software to China, and planning to revoke Chinese student visas

China says US moves on computer chips and student visas 'seriously violate' tariffs truce
Election|Political|US

Supreme Court agrees to hear absentee ballot appeal from Illinois congressman

Supreme Court agrees to hear absentee ballot appeal from Illinois congressman

Supreme Court agrees to hear absentee ballot appeal from Illinois congressman
Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology|World

UN, Iran and Egypt meet to discuss Iran's nuclear program as enrichment continues

Iranian, Egyptian and U.N. leaders have met to discuss Iran’s nuclear program after the U.N. nuclear watchdog agency said Iran is increasing its stockpile of uranium enriched to near weapons-grade levels

UN, Iran and Egypt meet to discuss Iran's nuclear program as enrichment continues
Economy|Education|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Shut out of power in Washington, Democrats grapple with how to win over young men and working-class voters

Shut out of power in Washington, Democrats grapple with how to win over young men and working-class voters

Shut out of power in Washington, Democrats grapple with how to win over young men and working-class voters
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon tells Fox Business US debt could cause bond turmoil

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Monday that the rising U.S. national debt is a "big deal" that could create a "tough time" for the bond

JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon tells Fox Business US debt could cause bond turmoil
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

South Korea presidential hopefuls make final pre-election pitch to voters

South Korea's leading presidential hopefuls crisscrossed the country on the final day of campaigning on Monday before converging on Seoul, vowing to revive an ailing

South Korea presidential hopefuls make final pre-election pitch to voters
Election|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Who is Poland's next president Karol Nawrocki?

Karol Nawrocki, the conservative historian who won Poland's presidential election, cultivated a tough-guy image during his campaign,

Who is Poland's next president Karol Nawrocki?
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

What cases are left on the Supreme Court's emergency docket? Here's a look

A little less than once a week on average since President Donald Trump began his second term, his administration’s lawyers have filed emergency appeals with the Supreme Court

What cases are left on the Supreme Court's emergency docket? Here's a look
Crime|Political|US|World

FBI says 8 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower who yelled 'Free Palestine'

The FBI says a man with a makeshift flamethrower yelled “Free Palestine” and hurled an incendiary device into a crowd that had assembled to raise attention for Israeli hostages held in Gaza

FBI says 8 injured in Colorado attack by man with makeshift flamethrower who yelled 'Free Palestine'
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Danish PM says Ukraine seems successful in defending itself

Ukraine's attack against several Russian air bases on Sunday shows that Kyiv is successful in defending itself, Denmark's Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Monday.

Danish PM says Ukraine seems successful in defending itself
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The election of a Trump ally in Poland could alter EU and Ukraine policies

Poland has elected Karol Nawrocki, a nationalist conservative, as its next president — a win that signals a turn to the right in one of the European Union's member states

The election of a Trump ally in Poland could alter EU and Ukraine policies
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Polish stocks fall as eurosceptic Nawrocki elected president

Polish equities slipped on Monday after nationalist opposition candidate Karol Nawrocki won the second round of the country's presidential election.

Polish stocks fall as eurosceptic Nawrocki elected president
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Trump gets key wins at Supreme Court on immigration, despite some misgivings

The U.S.

Trump gets key wins at Supreme Court on immigration, despite some misgivings
Economy|Health|Political|World

Dozens shot dead and injured near Gaza aid hub, health ministry and doctors say

Dozens shot dead and injured near Gaza aid hub, health ministry and doctors say

Dozens shot dead and injured near Gaza aid hub, health ministry and doctors say
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South Korea holds a snap presidential election Tuesday. Here's what to know

After months of political turmoil, South Korea will elect a new president Tuesday to succeed conservative Yoon Suk Yeol, who was ousted over his brief but shocking imposition of martial law

South Korea holds a snap presidential election Tuesday. Here's what to know
Europe|Political|World

Populist Karol Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election, setting stage for more clashes with PM Tusk

Populist Karol Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election, setting stage for more clashes with PM Tusk

Populist Karol Nawrocki wins Polish presidential election, setting stage for more clashes with PM Tusk
Election|Political|US

‘No, we’re not doing that’: Democrat voter rebukes centrists ahead of primary vote

South Carolina has often bucked the electoral trend – voting for candidates who lost in Iowa or New Hampshire and thus helping pick which candidate will move on to the general election. CNN’s Jeff Simon spoke to multiple voters at a Democrat dinner in Columbia, South Carolina about the party’s leadership and future.

‘No, we’re not doing that’: Democrat voter rebukes centrists ahead of primary vote
Asia|Europe|Political|World

Philippines and EU to set up security and defence dialogue, minister says

The Philippines and the European Union have agreed to start a dialogue on security and defence in order to tackle emerging threats like cyber attacks and foreign interference,

Philippines and EU to set up security and defence dialogue, minister says
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How Trump's trade war is upending the global economy

U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff decisions since he took office on January 20 have shocked financial markets and sent a wave of uncertainty through the global economy.

How Trump's trade war is upending the global economy
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

China rejects Trump's accusation that it breached Geneva trade deal

China said on Monday that U.S.

China rejects Trump's accusation that it breached Geneva trade deal
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russian attacks kill five in Zaporizhzhia, injure several in Kharkiv, regional officials say

Russian shelling and air attacks killed five people outside the southeastern Ukraine city of Zaporizhzhia, while a drone attack on the northeast region of Sumy injured at least six early on

Russian attacks kill five in Zaporizhzhia, injure several in Kharkiv, regional officials say
Election|Political|World

South Korea's presidential election by the numbers

South Koreans go to the polls on June 3 in the country's 21st presidential election, aiming to restore political stability after months of turmoil and fill a power vacuum following

South Korea's presidential election by the numbers
Europe|Political|World

Polish eurosceptic Nawrocki expected to win presidential vote, news website Onet says

Nationalist and eurosceptic Karol Nawrocki was expected to win Poland's presidential election based on all votes counted, the news website Onet reported on Monday, in results that would

Polish eurosceptic Nawrocki expected to win presidential vote, news website Onet says
Crime|Health|Political|World

31 Palestinians are killed heading to a Gaza aid site, witnesses say. Israel denies responsibility

Health officials and witnesses in Gaza say at least 31 people have been killed and over 170 wounded while on their way to receive food aid

31 Palestinians are killed heading to a Gaza aid site, witnesses say. Israel denies responsibility
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US asks Australia to increase defense spending to 3.5% of GDP

Australia's prime minister said on Monday his government would decide its defence capability needs before announcing defence spending, after U.S.

US asks Australia to increase defense spending to 3.5% of GDP
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Australia's BlueScope surges on Trump's plan to double tariffs on steel imports

Shares of Australian steel producer BlueScope Steel jumped on Monday to a more than three-month high after U.S.

Australia's BlueScope surges on Trump's plan to double tariffs on steel imports
Election|Europe|Political|World

Polish conservative Nawrocki leads presidential vote

Eurosceptic Karol Nawrocki established a lead in Sunday's presidential election in Poland, late exit polls showed, with the ballot seen as a test

Polish conservative Nawrocki leads presidential vote
Crime|Political|US|World

DHS removes list of 'sanctuary' cities after sheriffs push back on non-compliant label

The U.S.

DHS removes list of 'sanctuary' cities after sheriffs push back on non-compliant label
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Explosions caused 2 bridges in western Russia to collapse, officials say. 7 people were killed

Russian officials say explosions caused two bridges to collapse and derailed two trains in western Russia

Explosions caused 2 bridges in western Russia to collapse, officials say. 7 people were killed
Election|Europe|Political|World

Poland on a knife’s edge as exit polls show a near tie in presidential runoff

Exit polls in Poland’s presidential runoff show the two candidates in a statistical tie with the election too close to call

Poland on a knife’s edge as exit polls show a near tie in presidential runoff
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Thailand's stalled cash handout scheme sours voters on ruling party 

Rungthiwa Pimphanit waited months for a long-promised cash handout of 10,000 baht ($307) from Thailand's ruling party, which she backed in 2023 elections, but now the scheme to

Thailand's stalled cash handout scheme sours voters on ruling party 
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Mexico's first judicial elections fuel confusion and disillusionment among voters

Mexico is holding its first ever judicial elections, which have sowed confusion among voters as they struggle to understand a process set to transform the country’s court system

Mexico's first judicial elections fuel confusion and disillusionment among voters
Asia|Economy|Political|World

North Korea criticises 'hostile' monitoring group's report on Russia ties

North Korea condemned a multilateral sanctions monitoring group's recent report on ties with Russia as political and biased, saying its military cooperation with Moscow was a "

North Korea criticises 'hostile' monitoring group's report on Russia ties
Americas|Europe|Political|World

Lavrov, Rubio discuss settlement of war in Ukraine, forthcoming talks, agencies report

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and U.S.

Lavrov, Rubio discuss settlement of war in Ukraine, forthcoming talks, agencies report
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List of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' removed from US government website following criticism

A list of more than 500 “sanctuary jurisdictions” no longer appears in the Department of Homeland Security’s website after receiving criticism for including localities that have actively supported the Trump administration’s hard-line immigration policies

List of 'sanctuary jurisdictions' removed from US government website following criticism
Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Chile president to ramp up decarbonization, pressure on Israel as term winds down

Chile's President Gabriel Boric said on Sunday that he will accelerate renewable energy efforts and step up pressure against Israel over its war in

Chile president to ramp up decarbonization, pressure on Israel as term winds down
Crime|Economy|Environment|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Gaza ministry says Israel kills more than 30 aid seekers, Israel denies

More than 30 Palestinians were killed and nearly 170 injured on Sunday in south Gaza near a food distribution site, the health ministry said

Gaza ministry says Israel kills more than 30 aid seekers, Israel denies
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Can Trump fix the national debt? Republican senators, many investors and even Elon Musk have doubts

President Donald Trump faces the challenge of convincing Republican senators, global investors, voters and even Elon Musk that he won’t bury the federal government in debt with his multitrillion-dollar tax breaks package

Can Trump fix the national debt? Republican senators, many investors and even Elon Musk have doubts
Africa|Political|World

Sudan's prime minister dissolves government, state news agency reports

Sudan's new Prime Minister Kamil Idris has dissolved the country's caretaker government, state news agency SUNA reported late on Sunday.

Sudan's prime minister dissolves government, state news agency reports
Political|World

Saudi Arabia says Israel shows 'extremism' by blocking West Bank visit

Saudi Arabia's Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan Al-Saud said the Israeli government's refusal to allow a delegation of Arab ministers into the occupied

Saudi Arabia says Israel shows 'extremism' by blocking West Bank visit
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|World

Trump, Xi likely to speak soon on minerals trade dispute, aides say

U.S.

Trump, Xi likely to speak soon on minerals trade dispute, aides say
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2025 MIT class president banned from graduation ceremony after pro-Palestinian speech

2025 MIT class president banned from graduation ceremony after pro-Palestinian speech

2025 MIT class president banned from graduation ceremony after pro-Palestinian speech
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UK backs Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, Lammy says

Britain's foreign minister, David Lammy, said on Sunday that the UK considers Morocco's autonomy proposal as the most feasible basis to resolve the conflict over

UK backs Morocco's autonomy plan for Western Sahara, Lammy says
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CNN Poll: A record share of Americans want the government to get more done. Few trust either party to do it

CNN Poll: A record share of Americans want the government to get more done. Few trust either party to do it

CNN Poll: A record share of Americans want the government to get more done. Few trust either party to do it
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After talks with Zelenskyy and Macron, US senators warn: Putin 'is preparing for more war’

Two U.S. senators are warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin is stalling on peace while preparing a fresh military offensive against Ukraine

After talks with Zelenskyy and Macron, US senators warn: Putin 'is preparing for more war’
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Lutnick downplays impact of tariff court ruling on US, EU talks

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Lutnick downplays impact of tariff court ruling on US, EU talks
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On the day transgender women soccer players face a ban in England, they play on

For soccer-loving transgender women in England, it’s been a tough day, as the ban on them playing in women’s teams came into force, To show its solidarity with the community and against the decision by the governing body of English soccer, Goal Diggers Football Club, a London-based trans-inclusive women’s football team, held a tournament Sunday

On the day transgender women soccer players face a ban in England, they play on
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Trump says he's withdrawing the nomination of Musk associate Jared Isaacman to lead NASA

President Donald Trump says he's withdrawing the nomination of tech billionaire Jared Isaacman, an associate of Trump adviser Elon Musk, to lead NASA

Trump says he's withdrawing the nomination of Musk associate Jared Isaacman to lead NASA
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Mexico votes in first judicial election amid concerns over rule of law

Mexicans vote on Sunday in the country's first ever judicial elections, part of an overhaul of the nation's judiciary that critics warn could jeopardize the rule of

Mexico votes in first judicial election amid concerns over rule of law
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Ukraine to set out roadmap for peace at Istanbul talks, document shows

Ukrainian negotiators at talks scheduled for June 2 in Istanbul will present to the Russian side a proposed roadmap for reaching a lasting peace settlement, according

Ukraine to set out roadmap for peace at Istanbul talks, document shows
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Transgender athlete says adults going to her track competitions to heckle her 'shows how you are as a person'

If high school track standout A.B. Hernandez competes at the state championship, California’s federal funding may be in doubt. President Donald Trump has promised to cut the funds if the transgender teen is allowed to compete.

Transgender athlete says adults going to her track competitions to heckle her 'shows how you are as a person'
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Slovak central bank chief Kazimir should not get another term, prime minister says

Slovak central bank governor and European Central Bank policymaker Peter Kazimir is not the right candidate to get another six-year term and the country's main ruling party will not back

Slovak central bank chief Kazimir should not get another term, prime minister says
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US debt is 'sound', no concerns about US dollar's reserve role, Taiwan's central bank says

Taiwan's central bank said on Sunday that U.S. government debt is "sound" and still favoured by investors, and there are no worries about the U.S. dollar's position as the leading

US debt is 'sound', no concerns about US dollar's reserve role, Taiwan's central bank says
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Zelenskiy says Ukraine will attend Istanbul talks on Monday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said that Ukraine will attend a meeting in Istanbul on Monday proposed by Russia.

Zelenskiy says Ukraine will attend Istanbul talks on Monday
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China accuses US's Hegseth of 'vilifying' remarks at security forum

China has protested to the United States against "vilifying" remarks made by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, the foreign ministry said on Sunday, while

China accuses US's Hegseth of 'vilifying' remarks at security forum
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The UK seeks to send a message to Moscow as it outlines higher defense spending

The British government is about to outline the biggest increase in defense spending since the end of the Cold War as it seeks to send “a message to Moscow.”

The UK seeks to send a message to Moscow as it outlines higher defense spending
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Japan PM Ishiba mulls Trump trade meeting before G7, says Yomiuri newspaper

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is considering visiting Washington to meet President Donald Trump before a mid-month summit of the Group of Seven nations as he

Japan PM Ishiba mulls Trump trade meeting before G7, says Yomiuri newspaper
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Timeline: What to know about Trump’s global tariff rollout

Timeline: What to know about Trump’s global tariff rollout

Timeline: What to know about Trump’s global tariff rollout
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Trans high school athlete wins two events at California finals in shadow of protests, Trump funding threats

Trans high school athlete wins two events at California finals in shadow of protests, Trump funding threats

Trans high school athlete wins two events at California finals in shadow of protests, Trump funding threats
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Top defense officials say Ukraine war has blurred lines, exposing global threats

Top security officials say China and North Korea’s support for Russia in its war against Ukraine has exposed how lines between regions have blurred, and the need for a global approach toward defense

Top defense officials say Ukraine war has blurred lines, exposing global threats
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Pride Month starts this weekend. Here's what to expect

Pride Month, a global celebration of LGBTQ+ people, is starting this weekend in many places

Pride Month starts this weekend. Here's what to expect
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Trump officials are visiting Alaska to discuss a gas pipeline and oil drilling

The Trump administration is sending three Cabinet members to Alaska this week as it pursues oil drilling in the pristine Arctic National Wildlife Refuge and reinvigorating a natural gas project that’s languished for years

Trump officials are visiting Alaska to discuss a gas pipeline and oil drilling
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US judge blocks Trump from invalidating 5,000 Venezuelans' legal documents

A federal judge prevented the Trump administration from invalidating work permits and other documents granting lawful status to about 5,000 Venezuelans, a subset of the

US judge blocks Trump from invalidating 5,000 Venezuelans' legal documents
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Hamas seeks amendments to Gaza ceasefire proposal but US envoy calls it 'unacceptable'

Hamas is seeking amendments to the latest U.S. ceasefire proposal for Gaza

Hamas seeks amendments to Gaza ceasefire proposal but US envoy calls it 'unacceptable'
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Iran minister says Oman presented elements of a U.S. proposal for nuclear deal

Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said his Omani counterpart presented elements of a U.S. proposal for a nuclear deal between Tehran and Washington during a short visit

Iran minister says Oman presented elements of a U.S. proposal for nuclear deal
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US court won't lift judge's block on Trump's government overhaul

A U.S. appeals court on Friday refused to allow President Donald Trump's administration to carry out mass layoffs of federal workers and a restructuring of

US court won't lift judge's block on Trump's government overhaul
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Hamas says it hasn’t rejected ceasefire deal as Witkoff slams response as ‘unacceptable’

Hamas says it hasn’t rejected ceasefire deal as Witkoff slams response as ‘unacceptable’

Hamas says it hasn’t rejected ceasefire deal as Witkoff slams response as ‘unacceptable’
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South Carolina Democrats, poised to play a major role in 2028, say they want a coalition builder

South Carolina Democrats, poised to play a major role in 2028, say they want a coalition builder

South Carolina Democrats, poised to play a major role in 2028, say they want a coalition builder
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US defense secretary warns Indo-Pacific allies of 'imminent' threat from China

U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has reassured allies in the Indo-Pacific that they will not be left alone to face increasing military and economic pressure from China

US defense secretary warns Indo-Pacific allies of 'imminent' threat from China
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Local representative stands in hole, halting construction project to get city's attention

Local representative stands in hole, halting construction project to get city's attention

Local representative stands in hole, halting construction project to get city's attention
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'Nastiest question': Trump demeans reporter who asks for his response to 'TACO trade'

President Donald Trump was asked about "TACO," an acronym that means "Trump Always Chickens Out," which is used by Wall Street workers for his on-and-off approach to tariffs. Calling it "the nastiest question," Trump defended his tariff policy by calling it "negotiation."

'Nastiest question': Trump demeans reporter who asks for his response to 'TACO trade'
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Hamas says Witkoff's Gaza ceasefire proposal must lead to the end of the war

Hamas said on Saturday it had responded to a ceasefire proposal presented by U.S.

Hamas says Witkoff's Gaza ceasefire proposal must lead to the end of the war
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The Black hair industry imports products from China. Here's what tariffs mean for braids and wigs

Black women are starting to pay more for their hair care because of the Trump administration’s tariffs on goods imported from China

The Black hair industry imports products from China. Here's what tariffs mean for braids and wigs
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Musk put a spotlight on federal spending, but cut less than he wanted

Billionaire Elon Musk is expected to fall far short of even his most modest goal of shaving $150 billion from the federal deficit, having publicly opined last year that he could identify $2 trillion, roughly the size of the federal deficit

Musk put a spotlight on federal spending, but cut less than he wanted
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2 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as prospects for talks remain uncertain

Russia’s drone and missile attacks on Ukraine have killed at least two people, including a 9-year-old girl

2 killed in Russian attacks on Ukraine as prospects for talks remain uncertain
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New German leader Friedrich Merz will meet Trump at the White House next week

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz will travel to Washington next week to meet U.S. President Donald Trump, with the war in Ukraine and trade tensions among the items on the agenda

New German leader Friedrich Merz will meet Trump at the White House next week
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Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in South Carolina remarks, calls on Democrats 'to be a little meaner'

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz has keynoted the Democratic state conventions in South Carolina

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, in South Carolina remarks, calls on Democrats 'to be a little meaner'
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Syria and Saudi Arabia agree to boost economic cooperation after Western sanctions eased

Syria and Saudi Arabia say hey aim to boost economic cooperation in what strengthens their interests and creates jobs for Syrians after Western sanctions imposed on the war-torn country were eased earlier this month

Syria and Saudi Arabia agree to boost economic cooperation after Western sanctions eased
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Nearly 80 aid trucks carrying food ransacked in Gaza Saturday, says WFP as famine worsens

Nearly 80 aid trucks carrying food ransacked in Gaza Saturday, says WFP as famine worsens

Nearly 80 aid trucks carrying food ransacked in Gaza Saturday, says WFP as famine worsens
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US senators meet with Zelensky in Kyiv as doubt cast over upcoming Ukraine-Russia peace talks

US senators meet with Zelensky in Kyiv as doubt cast over upcoming Ukraine-Russia peace talks

US senators meet with Zelensky in Kyiv as doubt cast over upcoming Ukraine-Russia peace talks
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Philippines defence chief says China needs to overcome 'deficit of trust'

China has a "deficit of trust and credibility" it needs to overcome in order to mend its fraught defence ties with the Philippines, though any

Philippines defence chief says China needs to overcome 'deficit of trust'
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Republicans want to add work requirements to Medicaid. Even some recipients with jobs are concerned

Republicans want to add work requirements to Medicaid. Even some recipients with jobs are concerned

Republicans want to add work requirements to Medicaid. Even some recipients with jobs are concerned
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122, 232, 301, 338: The numbers key to Trump’s tariff revival

122, 232, 301, 338: The numbers key to Trump’s tariff revival

122, 232, 301, 338: The numbers key to Trump’s tariff revival
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Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over talks, US senator warns Moscow of sanctions

Ukraine resisted U.S. and Russian pressure to commit to attending another round of peace talks on Monday, saying it

Ukraine keeps Russia guessing over talks, US senator warns Moscow of sanctions
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ISIS claims first attacks against forces loyal to new government in Syria

ISIS claims first attacks against forces loyal to new government in Syria

ISIS claims first attacks against forces loyal to new government in Syria
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Thai government's $115 billion budget clears first parliamentary vote

The Thai government's 3.78 trillion baht ($115 billion) budget for the 2026 fiscal year passed its first parliamentary vote on Saturday, but there will be a series of further votes

Thai government's $115 billion budget clears first parliamentary vote
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Israel will block rare Saudi-led ministerial delegation from visiting West Bank, official says, as anger over Gaza grows

Israel will block rare Saudi-led ministerial delegation from visiting West Bank, official says, as anger over Gaza grows

Israel will block rare Saudi-led ministerial delegation from visiting West Bank, official says, as anger over Gaza grows
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Australia's defence minister urges greater military openness from China

Australian Defence Minister Richard Marles on Saturday urged greater transparency from China over its military modernisation and deployments as Pacific nations brace for a more

Australia's defence minister urges greater military openness from China
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Syrian Kurdish commander in touch with Turkey, open to meeting Erdogan

The commander of Kurdish forces that control northeast Syria said on Friday that his group is in direct contact with Turkey and that he would be open to improving

Syrian Kurdish commander in touch with Turkey, open to meeting Erdogan
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Poland holds a pivotal presidential runoff influenced by Trump, the far right and the war in Ukraine

Poland is set to hold a presidential runoff election on Sunday between two candidates offering starkly different visions for the country’s future

Poland holds a pivotal presidential runoff influenced by Trump, the far right and the war in Ukraine
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Germany hopes for EU deal on sending failed asylum seekers to third countries, minister says

Germany's interior minister is hoping the European Union can reach a bloc-wide agreement on sending failed asylum seekers who cannot go home to safe countries near their original

Germany hopes for EU deal on sending failed asylum seekers to third countries, minister says
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Trump and Putin want to talk business once the Ukraine war ends. Here's why it won't be easy

Would U.S. companies go back to Russia if there’s a peace deal over Ukraine

Trump and Putin want to talk business once the Ukraine war ends. Here's why it won't be easy
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Transgender high school student at center of Trump’s threat to remove California funding advances to state championship finals

Transgender high school student at center of Trump’s threat to remove California funding advances to state championship finals

Transgender high school student at center of Trump’s threat to remove California funding advances to state championship finals
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FBI probes efforts to impersonate one of Trump’s most powerful advisers

FBI probes efforts to impersonate one of Trump’s most powerful advisers

FBI probes efforts to impersonate one of Trump’s most powerful advisers
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Trump’s mass firings at several agencies will remain on hold, appeals court rules

Trump’s mass firings at several agencies will remain on hold, appeals court rules

Trump’s mass firings at several agencies will remain on hold, appeals court rules
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Shakira performance for World Pride opening concert abruptly canceled due to technical issues

One day before the kickoff concert for World Pride 2025 in the nation’s capital, headlining performer Shakira has abruptly canceled due to equipment difficulties

Shakira performance for World Pride opening concert abruptly canceled due to technical issues
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Appeals court keeps block on Trump administration's downsizing of the federal workforce

An appeals court is keeping in place a court block on the Trump administration’s downsizing of the federal workforce

Appeals court keeps block on Trump administration's downsizing of the federal workforce
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Trump tells US steelworkers he’s going to double tariffs on foreign steel to 50%

President Donald Trump says he’s doubling the tariff rate on steel to 50%, a dramatic increase that could further push up prices for a metal used to make housing, autos and other goods

Trump tells US steelworkers he’s going to double tariffs on foreign steel to 50%
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Panama will allow controversial mine to export already mined copper to fund maintenance

Panama will allow a controversial mine that was closed after months of protests to export more than 120,000 tons of already mined copper concentrate to pay the costs of maintaining the inactive mine site

Panama will allow controversial mine to export already mined copper to fund maintenance
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US Supreme Court lets Trump revoke humanitarian legal status for migrants

The U.S.

US Supreme Court lets Trump revoke humanitarian legal status for migrants
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US government is investigating messages impersonating Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles

The U.S. government is investigating after elected officials, business executives and other prominent figures received messages in recent weeks from someone impersonating Susie Wiles, President Donald Trump’s chief of staff

US government is investigating messages impersonating Trump's chief of staff, Susie Wiles
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US SEC lays out plan to keep budget flat, lower staff levels

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US SEC lays out plan to keep budget flat, lower staff levels
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Trump accuses China of violating trade deal, doubles steel and aluminum tariffs

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Trump accuses China of violating trade deal, doubles steel and aluminum tariffs
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Ernst draws groans at Iowa town hall after retort on Medicaid cuts, saying 'we all are going to die'

Republican Sen. Joni Ernst is facing backlash after saying “we all are going to die” while talking about potential changes to Medicaid eligibility at a town hall in north-central Iowa

Ernst draws groans at Iowa town hall after retort on Medicaid cuts, saying 'we all are going to die'
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New Orleans DA pulls out of jailbreak investigation amid conflict of interest allegation

Facing allegations of a conflict of interest, Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams removed himself this week from a Louisiana Attorney General-led investigation into the massive jailbreak that saw 10 men escape a New Orleans jail earlier this month

New Orleans DA pulls out of jailbreak investigation amid conflict of interest allegation
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California track-and-field final enters spotlight for rule change after trans athlete's success

The California high school track-and-field championship has kicked off to a relatively quiet atmosphere

California track-and-field final enters spotlight for rule change after trans athlete's success
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Conditions in Gaza are catastrophic despite renewed aid, UN says

The situation in Gaza is the worst since the war between Israel and Hamas militants began 19-months ago, the United Nations said on Friday, despite a

Conditions in Gaza are catastrophic despite renewed aid, UN says
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Trump says he plans to double steel tariffs to 50%

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Trump says he plans to double steel tariffs to 50%
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Kristi Noem said an immigrant threatened to kill Trump. The story quickly fell apart

A claim by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem that an immigrant threatened the life of President Donald Trump has begun to unravel

Kristi Noem said an immigrant threatened to kill Trump. The story quickly fell apart
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The Latest: Trump says he will double steel tariffs to 50%

President Donald Trump says he is going to double the tariff rate on steel from 25% to 50%

The Latest: Trump says he will double steel tariffs to 50%
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Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50% in ‘major announcement’

Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50% in ‘major announcement’

Trump doubles steel tariffs to 50% in ‘major announcement’
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US communities spanning from red to blue blast Trump administration's sanctuary list

Officials in communities from rural to urban and red to blue have blasted the Trump administration’s recently-published list of “sanctuary jurisdictions.”

US communities spanning from red to blue blast Trump administration's sanctuary list
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Trump called it a disaster. Biden blocked it. Now Trump is traveling to Pittsburgh to celebrate Japan’s takeover of US Steel

Trump called it a disaster. Biden blocked it. Now Trump is traveling to Pittsburgh to celebrate Japan’s takeover of US Steel

Trump called it a disaster. Biden blocked it. Now Trump is traveling to Pittsburgh to celebrate Japan’s takeover of US Steel
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Noem incorrectly says habeas corpus allows Trump ‘to remove people from this country’

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Tuesday said habeas corpus “is a constitutional right that the president has to be able to remove people from this country” – misstating the legal principle that President Donald Trump is considering suspending to accelerate deportations.

Noem incorrectly says habeas corpus allows Trump ‘to remove people from this country’
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Inside the Feds' investigation: California's immigrant cash aid under fire amid controversy

President Donald Trump’s administration launched a federal investigation into a California welfare program that supports elderly and disabled immigrants, intensifying the long-running clash between the federal government and sanctuary jurisdictions like Los Angeles County. At the center of the investigation is the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants, a California initiative that provides monthly financial aid to legal immigrants who are ineligible for federal Supplemental Security Income due to their immigration status. Created in 1998, CAPI is fully state-funded and administered locally by county agencies, including L.A. County’s Department of Public Social Services. The Department of Homeland Security, under Secretary Kristi

Inside the Feds' investigation: California's immigrant cash aid under fire amid controversy
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Retirement on edge: How political uncertainty is forcing Americans to file early

In 2025, a growing number of Americans are opting to claim Social Security benefits earlier than planned, driven by political uncertainty and diminishing trust in government institutions. This trend is reshaping traditional retirement planning and raising concerns among financial experts. Recent data indicates a significant uptick in early Social Security claims. According to a research group called the Urban Institute, an additional 276,000 retirees claimed benefits on their earnings record this fiscal year through April, a 13 percent increase over the same period last year.  Many retirees cite fears about potential policy changes and the future stability of the Social

Retirement on edge: How political uncertainty is forcing Americans to file early
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Police were investigating if migrant was set up for threatening Trump well ahead of Noem’s tweet

Police were investigating if migrant was set up for threatening Trump well ahead of Noem’s tweet

Police were investigating if migrant was set up for threatening Trump well ahead of Noem’s tweet
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Trump: No requests to pardon Sean 'Diddy' Combs, but will look at the facts

President Donald Trump said on Friday that no one has asked him to pardon Sean "Diddy" Combs but that he would look at the facts of the hip-hop mogul's case.

Trump: No requests to pardon Sean 'Diddy' Combs, but will look at the facts
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Answering your questions about President Trump's tariffs

President Donald Trump returned to the White House in January determined to overturn decades of American policy and build a tariff wall around a U.S. economy that used to be pretty much wide open to foreign products

Answering your questions about President Trump's tariffs
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What is a 'sanctuary jurisdiction' and how was the US list of them made?

The U.S. government’s list of “sanctuary jurisdictions” includes hundreds of communities, both red and blue

What is a 'sanctuary jurisdiction' and how was the US list of them made?