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NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland

President Donald Trump insists the United States should control Greenland instead of Denmark, renewing tensions in Europe at a NATO summit

NATO unveils billions in arms deals to prove its firepower as Trump again demands Greenland
Business|Health|Political

Boston nurses strike at Brigham and Women's Hospital could be largest in Massachusetts history

Boston nurses strike at Brigham and Women's Hospital could be largest in Massachusetts history

Boston nurses strike at Brigham and Women's Hospital could be largest in Massachusetts history
Business|Crime|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Explosions rock Syria's capital as French President Macron visits

Explosions have rocked Syria’s capital as France’s president is visiting, and the Interior Ministry says at least 18 people were wounded

Explosions rock Syria's capital as French President Macron visits
Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Democrats' narrow path to Senate majority gets rockier as Platner faces sexual assault allegation

A new accusation that Graham Platner once sexually assaulted a woman he was dating has rocked the U.S. Senate race in Maine and cast fresh doubt on Democrats’ path to a Senate majority

Democrats' narrow path to Senate majority gets rockier as Platner faces sexual assault allegation
Arts|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Health|Opinion|Political|Sports

‘We do need to defund the police’: 2020 interviews undermine Abdul El-Sayed’s claim he never advocated for unpopular movement

‘We do need to defund the police’: 2020 interviews undermine Abdul El-Sayed’s claim he never advocated for unpopular movement

‘We do need to defund the police’: 2020 interviews undermine Abdul El-Sayed’s claim he never advocated for unpopular movement
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Exclusive: Netanyahu tells CNN he opposes US sale of F-35 jets to Turkey as he downplays divisions with Trump

Exclusive: Netanyahu tells CNN he opposes US sale of F-35 jets to Turkey as he downplays divisions with Trump

Exclusive: Netanyahu tells CNN he opposes US sale of F-35 jets to Turkey as he downplays divisions with Trump
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Lawsuit says US illegally shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers with Iran

A lawsuit alleges that President Donald Trump's immigration agencies have shared confidential information about Iranian asylum seekers with the Iranian government

Lawsuit says US illegally shared confidential information on Iranian asylum seekers with Iran
Crime|Election|Political

Pressure mounts on Platner to end Maine Senate bid, including from longtime ally Bernie Sanders

Pressure mounts on Platner to end Maine Senate bid, including from longtime ally Bernie Sanders

Pressure mounts on Platner to end Maine Senate bid, including from longtime ally Bernie Sanders
Asia|Crime|Political|Technology|World

South Korean law targeting 'fake news' takes effect as journalist groups raise concerns

South Korea is enforcing a law that allows steep punitive damages against news outlets and social media influencers for spreading false information as journalist groups warned it could chill public discourse and invite censorship

South Korean law targeting 'fake news' takes effect as journalist groups raise concerns
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US

Former mayor of Mississippi's capital city pleads guilty in bribery scheme

The former mayor of Mississippi’s capital city and a former City Council president have pleaded guilty in a bribery scheme

Former mayor of Mississippi's capital city pleads guilty in bribery scheme
Political|Sports|World

Breaking down 36 disastrous hours for American soccer as World Cup bubble bursts

Breaking down 36 disastrous hours for American soccer as World Cup bubble bursts

Breaking down 36 disastrous hours for American soccer as World Cup bubble bursts
Political

Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to release voter records sought by conservative activist

The Wisconsin Supreme Court has rejected an attempt by a conservative activist to obtain guardianship records in an effort to find ineligible voters in the presidential battleground state

Wisconsin Supreme Court refuses to release voter records sought by conservative activist
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Election|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

AP-NORC poll: About 3 in 10 US adults believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians

A new AP-NORC poll reveals a dramatic erosion of support for Israel, after decades of bipartisan backing

AP-NORC poll: About 3 in 10 US adults believe Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians
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Kazakhstan's top court rules that President Tokayev can seek another term

Kazakhstan’s top court has ruled that President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev can seek another seven years in office after a referendum on the constitution reset term limits for the office

Kazakhstan's top court rules that President Tokayev can seek another term
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Trump: ‘I asked for a review by FIFA’ of controversial red card

President Donald Trump said Monday that he personally asked FIFA chief Gianni Infantino to review the decision to give a red card and one-game ban to Team USA star striker Folarin Balogun — a remarkable intervention that sparked a torrent of controversy at the World Cup. FIFA on Sunday announced that Balogun would be eligible to play in the Round of 16 against Belgium Monday night, igniting a political firestorm and questions around the integrity of the tournament.

Trump: ‘I asked for a review by FIFA’ of controversial red card
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|Science|Technology

Trump promised to cut electric bills in half. His energy policy is doing the opposite, new analysis finds

Trump promised to cut electric bills in half. His energy policy is doing the opposite, new analysis finds

Trump promised to cut electric bills in half. His energy policy is doing the opposite, new analysis finds
Arts|Crime|Economy|Education|Environment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Sports|World

Why the DOJ is investigating Philadelphia after police stripped gun permits from Black Panthers-inspired group

Philadelphia police revoked the carry licenses of five members of the Black Lion Party for International Solidarity, citing ‘good cause.’ Is that constitutional?

Why the DOJ is investigating Philadelphia after police stripped gun permits from Black Panthers-inspired group
Education|Opinion|Political

Democratic socialists aren’t the only young, progressive Democrats dividing the party

How will Democrats in Congress deal with the DSA-affiliated candidates likely to join their ranks in the new year? There are lessons from the tea party’s challenge to traditional GOP values.

Democratic socialists aren’t the only young, progressive Democrats dividing the party
Business|Education|Lifestyle|Political|World

Rahm Emanuel will assail Netanyahu in Tel Aviv speech as American politics shift against Israel

Potential Democratic presidential candidate Rahm Emanuel plans to deliver a strong message in Tel Aviv about U_S_-Israeli relations being "at a crossroads."

Rahm Emanuel will assail Netanyahu in Tel Aviv speech as American politics shift against Israel
Education|Environment|Europe|Health|Political|Science|Technology|World

Too ugly, too noisy, too… American? France’s great air con debate

Too ugly, too noisy, too… American? France’s great air con debate

Too ugly, too noisy, too… American? France’s great air con debate
Europe|Political|World

Trump mused about cutting troops in Europe by a third to send a message to NATO

Trump mused about cutting troops in Europe by a third to send a message to NATO

Trump mused about cutting troops in Europe by a third to send a message to NATO
Crime|Political

Woman alleges Graham Platner raped her in 2021 while they were dating, which he denies

Woman alleges Graham Platner raped her in 2021 while they were dating, which he denies

Woman alleges Graham Platner raped her in 2021 while they were dating, which he denies
Crime|Election|Political|US

Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation

Politico reports that a woman has accused Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner of sexual assault

Democrats begin pulling Platner endorsements after Maine candidate faces sexual assault allegation
Political|Sports|World

Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses

The United States’ hopes for a deep World Cup run at home ended when Charles De Ketelaere scored twice and assisted on another goal, helping Belgium expose the Americans’ defensive liabilities in a 4-1 win Monday night that earned a quarterfinal berth

Belgium beats US 4-1 to reach World Cup quarterfinals, taking advantage of defensive lapses
Europe|Health|Political|Science|World

UK sanctions Russians it says developed chemical weapons used to kill Navalny

Britain on Monday imposed sanctions on two Russian research institutes and senior staff it said were linked to Moscow's chemical weapons programme and involved in developing

UK sanctions Russians it says developed chemical weapons used to kill Navalny
Asia|Political|World

North Korea state media says Japan overseas aggression is reality, not hypothetical

A commentary carried by North Korean state media KCNA on Tuesday criticised Japan's military expansion, saying its overseas aggression was "not hypothetical but reality" and

North Korea state media says Japan overseas aggression is reality, not hypothetical
Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan pushes back on views it is pressuring BOJ to keep rates low

Japan's government on Tuesday pushed back against market views it was watering down its commitment to fiscal reform and pressuring the

Japan pushes back on views it is pressuring BOJ to keep rates low
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Deadly Russian strikes hammer Kyiv on eve of Trump trip to critical NATO summit

Deadly Russian strikes hammer Kyiv on eve of Trump trip to critical NATO summit

Deadly Russian strikes hammer Kyiv on eve of Trump trip to critical NATO summit
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Yacht owners and public housing residents once shared Venezuela's coast. Now they share its ruin

In Venezuela, a devastating earthquake on June 24 has left about 17,000 people homeless

Yacht owners and public housing residents once shared Venezuela's coast. Now they share its ruin
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

France's Marine Le Pen says she will run for president in 2027, appeal her conviction

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen announced on Tuesday that she will run for president in 2027,  after an

France's Marine Le Pen says she will run for president in 2027, appeal her conviction
Arts|Europe|Political|Sports|World

US crashes out of World Cup as storm over Trump interference overshadows tournament

The United States tumbled out of the World Cup on Monday, beaten emphatically by Belgium in a match overshadowed by allegations of political interference

US crashes out of World Cup as storm over Trump interference overshadows tournament
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

Indonesia, India sign agriculture, critical minerals and missile deals

Indonesia and India on Tuesday signed a raft of deals on critical minerals, agriculture and defence, including for the BrahMos cruise

Indonesia, India sign agriculture, critical minerals and missile deals
Crime|Political|US

Utah investigator identifies Tyler Robinson as suspect in Charlie Kirk case

A Utah state investigator on Monday identified Tyler Robinson in court as the

Utah investigator identifies Tyler Robinson as suspect in Charlie Kirk case
Australia|Political|World

Australia, Solomon Islands vows stronger ties, criticise China's Pacific missile test

Australia and the Solomon Islands pledged on Tuesday to deepen bilateral ties and criticised China's test of a ballistic missile fired from a nuclear-powered

Australia, Solomon Islands vows stronger ties, criticise China's Pacific missile test
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Political|Technology|World

Alberta and Ontario propose a pipeline to carry western Canada's oil to the east

The premiers of Alberta and Ontario have proposed a pipeline to carry western Canadian oil to the country's east as Canada seeks new markets

Alberta and Ontario propose a pipeline to carry western Canada's oil to the east
Crime|Political|US|World

Federal judge says Trump’s broad Jan. 6 pardon doesn’t apply to DC pipe bomb suspect

Federal judge says Trump’s broad Jan. 6 pardon doesn’t apply to DC pipe bomb suspect

Federal judge says Trump’s broad Jan. 6 pardon doesn’t apply to DC pipe bomb suspect
Crime|Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Maine's Democratic Party calls for Platner to drop out of race

Maine's Democratic Party on Monday called for the Graham Platner, its nominee for a U.S.

Maine's Democratic Party calls for Platner to drop out of race
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump says a resolution to Ukraine war is 'getting closer' after talks with Putin and Zelenskiy

U.S.

Trump says a resolution to Ukraine war is 'getting closer' after talks with Putin and Zelenskiy
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Democratic Party leaders urge Platner to end Senate campaign amid sexual assault allegations

Democratic Party leaders on Monday called on Graham Platner to withdraw as their nominee to run against Republican U.S.

Democratic Party leaders urge Platner to end Senate campaign amid sexual assault allegations
Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political|US

Former officer describes finding a 'sniper pad' on nearby rooftop after Charlie Kirk assassination

A former campus police officer says he found an apparent “sniper pad” on a gravel rooftop near where Charlie Kirk was assassinated

Former officer describes finding a 'sniper pad' on nearby rooftop after Charlie Kirk assassination
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|Technology|US

Trump rings opening bell to mark first day of trading for Trump Accounts

Trump rings opening bell to mark first day of trading for Trump Accounts

Trump rings opening bell to mark first day of trading for Trump Accounts
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political

The Latest: Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial

A five-day preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk has begun in Utah

The Latest: Prosecutors argue the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk should stand trial
Business|Economy|Food|Political|US

Walmart rolls back barbecue staple prices after Trump says retailer acted at his request

Walmart said on Monday it would cut prices on many summer barbecue favorites, including meat, chips, and soda, following a Truth Social post from President Donald

Walmart rolls back barbecue staple prices after Trump says retailer acted at his request
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Democratic AGs oppose Trump plan to impose tariffs on forced labor concerns

A group of 22 Democratic state attorneys general on Monday opposed the Trump administration’s proposed tariffs of up to 12.5% on 59

Democratic AGs oppose Trump plan to impose tariffs on forced labor concerns
Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Egypt coach’s Palestine appeal thrusts World Cup back into political spotlight

Political tensions surrounding the World Cup deepened on Monday when Egypt coach Hossam Hassan used an official FIFA press conference to appeal for support

Soccer-Egypt coach’s Palestine appeal thrusts World Cup back into political spotlight
Political|Sports|Travel|World

The Latest: FIFA appeals judge dismisses Belgium’s legal challenge to lifted suspension of US player

President Donald Trump is responding to global outrage over his intervention with FIFA during the World Cup

The Latest: FIFA appeals judge dismisses Belgium’s legal challenge to lifted suspension of US player
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Ex-civil rights agency commissioner fired by Trump drops lawsuit in wake of Supreme Court ruling

A former Democratic commissioner of one of the country’s top civil rights agencies has dropped a lawsuit challenging her dismissal by President Donald Trump

Ex-civil rights agency commissioner fired by Trump drops lawsuit in wake of Supreme Court ruling
Arts|Political|Sports|World

What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of US star Folarin Balogun

FIFA’s stunning decision to lift the suspension of a star U.S. player riled the host country's World Cup opponent, Belgium

What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of US star Folarin Balogun
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension

With the integrity of FIFA and the World Cup under attack from European soccer leaders, FIFA President Gianni Infantino acknowledged taking a call from President Donald Trump before U.S. forward Folarin Balogun was cleared to play against Belgium later Monday

Integrity of World Cup is questioned as Trump, FIFA defend actions surrounding Balogun suspension
Economy|Health|Political

Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows

New federal data reveals the first 50-state look at a steep drop in Affordable Care Act enrollment after enhanced subsidies expired in January

Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Toyota to build $3.6 billion Texas plant, shift some truck production from Mexico

Toyota Motor Corp said on Monday it will build a new $3.6 billion auto plant in Texas and shift some truck production to the United States from

Toyota to build $3.6 billion Texas plant, shift some truck production from Mexico
Europe|Political|World

Norway urges China to help bring Russia to Ukraine peace talks

Norway wants China to use its ties to the Russian leadership to help bring about a negotiated settlement to the war in Ukraine and improve Beijing's relations with Europe,

Norway urges China to help bring Russia to Ukraine peace talks
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump's pardons for Jan. 6 rioters don't apply to DC pipe bomb suspect, judge rules

A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s mass pardons for supporters who stormed the U.S. Capitol don’t apply to a Virginia man charged with planting pipe bombs near the national headquarters of the Democratic and Republican parties on the eve of the Jan. 6, 2021, riot

Trump's pardons for Jan. 6 rioters don't apply to DC pipe bomb suspect, judge rules
Political|Sports|US|World

Trump says World Cup referee's red card call was 'horrible' but insists he left outcome to FIFA

President Donald Trump is taking credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued at the World Cup against the United States’ star forward but says he did not demand an outcome

Trump says World Cup referee's red card call was 'horrible' but insists he left outcome to FIFA
Political|Sports|World

‘I didn’t think it was a foul’: Trump says he asked FIFA president for review of controversial red card

‘I didn’t think it was a foul’: Trump says he asked FIFA president for review of controversial red card

‘I didn’t think it was a foul’: Trump says he asked FIFA president for review of controversial red card
Crime|Political|US

Charlie Kirk’s widow faces his accused killer in court for the first time as prosecutors start presenting evidence

Charlie Kirk’s widow faces his accused killer in court for the first time as prosecutors start presenting evidence

Charlie Kirk’s widow faces his accused killer in court for the first time as prosecutors start presenting evidence
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Britain, Netherlands, Finland, Poland say they are making progress on defence plan

Britain, the Netherlands, Finland and Poland are making "significant progress" on the Multilateral Defence Mechanism planned by the four nations and aim to establish it by

Britain, Netherlands, Finland, Poland say they are making progress on defence plan
Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

'Accidental American' Balogun at crossroads of US, soccer politics at World Cup

Folarin Balogun plays the biggest game of his life on Monday caught in a complex intersection of soccer, identity and U.S. politics, with

'Accidental American' Balogun at crossroads of US, soccer politics at World Cup
Business|Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

Bank of Israel cuts rates, governor sees more easing as long as inflation behaves

The Bank of Israel cut short‑term interest rates for a second straight meeting on

Bank of Israel cuts rates, governor sees more easing as long as inflation behaves
Arts|Political|Technology|World

Trump says he's building a White House helipad for a new, more powerful Marine One

President Donald Trump says he's building a granite helipad on the White House lawn

Trump says he's building a White House helipad for a new, more powerful Marine One
Crime|Education|Political

Read texts police say Kirk shooting suspect and former roommate exchanged, which prosecutors could use as key evidence

Read texts police say Kirk shooting suspect and former roommate exchanged, which prosecutors could use as key evidence

Read texts police say Kirk shooting suspect and former roommate exchanged, which prosecutors could use as key evidence
Crime|Political|US|World

ICE sent officers to a man's home over an email. Now he’s suing

An upstate New York resident sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for sending federal officers to his house with a warning over an email he sent to the agency’s one-time head

ICE sent officers to a man's home over an email. Now he’s suing
Arts|Entertainment|Health|Lifestyle|Political|US

Man with Parkinson's paints 50 capitols for America's 250th birthday

Man with Parkinson's paints 50 capitols for America's 250th birthday

Man with Parkinson's paints 50 capitols for America's 250th birthday
Business|Economy|Political|World

As far right eyes Elysee, French centrists pledge growth-friendly budget restraint

Leading centrist presidential hopefuls are promising corporate France they can tame the public finances without

As far right eyes Elysee, French centrists pledge growth-friendly budget restraint
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

As Khamenei mourners fill Iran's streets, discontent still simmers

Iran's theocratic rulers are mobilising mass crowds of the revolutionary faithful on the streets of Tehran, but behind the display of

As Khamenei mourners fill Iran's streets, discontent still simmers
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump says there will either be a deal with Iran or US will 'finish the job'

President Donald Trump said on Monday the United States would either reach a deal with Iran or "finish the job,"

Trump says there will either be a deal with Iran or US will 'finish the job'
Crime|Europe|Political|World

NATO’s Rutte stresses democratic rights after Turkey’s pre‑summit crackdown

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said the right to hold demonstrations and media freedom were essential in democracies, when asked about Turkey’s recent crackdown on

NATO’s Rutte stresses democratic rights after Turkey’s pre‑summit crackdown
Africa|Economy|Political|World

Senegal's Faye plans to form his own political party

Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Faye is planning to set up his own political party, a coalition supporting him said, the latest evidence of a durable split with his

Senegal's Faye plans to form his own political party
Business|Political|Technology

Trump says Sikorsky to fund White House helicopter landing pad

President Donald Trump said on Monday that Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin subsidiary that builds Marine One helicopters, will fund a new

Trump says Sikorsky to fund White House helicopter landing pad
Political|World

Iranian mourners call for vengeance on Trump during Khamenei funeral procession

Crowds of Iranians marched through the streets of Tehran on Monday in a funeral procession for slain leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the biggest day yet in a week of massive memorial

Iranian mourners call for vengeance on Trump during Khamenei funeral procession
Election|Finance|Political|World

Peru's Sanchez concedes election days after Fujimori declared winner

Peruvian leftist presidential candidate Roberto Sanchez conceded the election to conservative Keiko Fujimori on Monday, days after electoral authorities declared her the

Peru's Sanchez concedes election days after Fujimori declared winner
Business|Europe|Political|World

Dutch to announce over €3 billion in defence deals at NATO forum, minister says

The Netherlands will announce defence deals and plans worth more than €3 billion ($3.43 billion) at a NATO forum in Ankara on Tuesday that precedes a summit

Dutch to announce over €3 billion in defence deals at NATO forum, minister says
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

France's Macron visits Syria, in first trip by an EU head of state since Assad toppled

French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Syria on Monday, in the first visit to Damascus by a European Union head of state since rebels

France's Macron visits Syria, in first trip by an EU head of state since Assad toppled
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: It is 'absurd' that production of missile defence arms cannot meet demand

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy lamented a shortage of arms to defend Ukraine against Russian ballistic missiles on Monday and said it was "absurd" that production could not meet

Ukraine's Zelenskiy: It is 'absurd' that production of missile defence arms cannot meet demand
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Former Afghan ally who died in ICE custody suffered an allergic reaction, death certificate says

A death certificate shows an Afghan national who fought alongside U.S. forces died from an allergic reaction while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, one day after he was detained

Former Afghan ally who died in ICE custody suffered an allergic reaction, death certificate says
Crime|Political|World

ICE officers warned a New York man after he sent a critical email to the agency’s chief. Now he’s suing

ICE officers warned a New York man after he sent a critical email to the agency’s chief. Now he’s suing

ICE officers warned a New York man after he sent a critical email to the agency’s chief. Now he’s suing
Crime|Political|World

Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee

Hamas says it has dissolved its government in Gaza and is preparing to transfer power to a U.N.-backed technical committee

Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee
Political|World

Hamas dissolves Gaza government, Israel dismisses move as 'stunt'

Hamas said on Monday it had dissolved its de facto government in Gaza and was ready to hand over to a group of Palestinian technocrats — a move it

Hamas dissolves Gaza government, Israel dismisses move as 'stunt'
Business|Europe|Political|US|World

Kremlin says Putin and Trump agreed during weekend call to talk again in 'near future'

The Kremlin said on Monday that Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S.

Kremlin says Putin and Trump agreed during weekend call to talk again in 'near future'
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Russian drivers' patience is tested as fuel shortages drag on ​

With a nearly empty tank, Daria's car kept stalling as it inched forward in a long line at a filling station in Russia's Leningrad region which surrounds St Petersburg.

Russian drivers' patience is tested as fuel shortages drag on ​
Environment|Europe|Health|Political|World

French government survives no-confidence vote over heatwave handling

The French government survived a vote of no-confidence in parliament on Monday over its handling of a severe heatwave in late June.

French government survives no-confidence vote over heatwave handling
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump says 500,000 children receive first $1,000 Trump account deposits

President Donald Trump said on Monday the government had deposited the first $1,000 into more than 500,000 "Trump Accounts," a program

Trump says 500,000 children receive first $1,000 Trump account deposits
Americas|Crime|Political|World

Colombia president-elect taps Jorge Eduardo Mora as defense minister

Colombian President-elect Abelardo De La Espriella on Monday said retired Major General Jorge Eduardo Mora will serve as defense minister in his administration, tasked with

Colombia president-elect taps Jorge Eduardo Mora as defense minister
Interview|Opinion|Political|Sports|Technology|World

How FIFA came to its controversial decision on Folarin Balogun

How FIFA came to its controversial decision on Folarin Balogun

How FIFA came to its controversial decision on Folarin Balogun
Business|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

Trump says he sought FIFA review of Balogun red card ahead of U.S.-Belgium match

President Donald Trump said on Monday he asked FIFA President Gianni Infantino to review a red card issued to U.S. striker Folarin

Trump says he sought FIFA review of Balogun red card ahead of U.S.-Belgium match
MidEast|Political|World

Mourners throng funeral procession in Tehran for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Mourners dressed in black have flooded into Iran’s capital for a procession as part of the funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Mourners throng funeral procession in Tehran for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump rings Wall Street's opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains

President Donald Trump has rung the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the Oval Office

Trump rings Wall Street's opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains
Economy|Europe|Political|World

NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has demanded that member states present clear plans to meet defense spending targets at their annual summit

NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets
Political|World

Netanyahu government challenge to Supreme Court reignites judicial dispute

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government has threatened to fight a Supreme Court order regarding a media regulator, reigniting a judicial dispute that shook Israel

Netanyahu government challenge to Supreme Court reignites judicial dispute
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Armenia hopes it can resolve 'problematic issues' with Russia, PM Pashinyan says

Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said on Monday that he hoped the South Caucasus country could mend its relationship with Russia and resolve certain "problematic

Armenia hopes it can resolve 'problematic issues' with Russia, PM Pashinyan says
Education|Political|Sports

‘A huge victory for common sense’: West Virginia Atty General reacts to Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes

West Virginia Attorney General (R) JB McCuskey reacts to the Supreme Court’s decision Tuesday which ruled that states may bar transgender students from playing on girls sports teams.

‘A huge victory for common sense’: West Virginia Atty General reacts to Supreme Court ruling on transgender athletes
Business|Economy|Political|World

Pakistan mediating Libya unity push as rival camps seek deal, Pakistani sources say

Pakistan has quietly begun mediating between Libya's rival eastern and western power centres, two Pakistani sources said, in a

Pakistan mediating Libya unity push as rival camps seek deal, Pakistani sources say
Business|Crime|Economy|Environment|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Azerbaijan summons Russian envoy over attack on SOCAR fuel station in Ukraine

Azerbaijan's Foreign Ministry said on Monday it had summoned Russia's ambassador to protest against what it said was a Russian drone strike on a fuel station belonging to

Azerbaijan summons Russian envoy over attack on SOCAR fuel station in Ukraine
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

‘Shooting ourselves in the foot’: Johnson’s growing crisis over his unruly majority

‘Shooting ourselves in the foot’: Johnson’s growing crisis over his unruly majority

‘Shooting ourselves in the foot’: Johnson’s growing crisis over his unruly majority
Political|World

Hamas says it will dissolve Gaza government as US-brokered ceasefire plan stalls

Hamas says it will dissolve Gaza government as US-brokered ceasefire plan stalls

Hamas says it will dissolve Gaza government as US-brokered ceasefire plan stalls
Europe|Political|US|World

Trump goads Italy's Meloni again on eve of NATO summit

Italy's defence minister stressed the importance of good transatlantic relations on Monday after U.S.

Trump goads Italy's Meloni again on eve of NATO summit
Crime|Political|US|World

Raul Castro's grandson open to negotiations with the US, he tells USA Today

Cuba's Raul Guillermo Rodriguez Castro — the grandson of former Cuban leader Raul Castro —  has said that he is open to negotiating with U.S.

Raul Castro's grandson open to negotiations with the US, he tells USA Today
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Nigeria says two citizens killed as anti-migrant violence surged in South Africa

Nigeria said two of its citizens were killed in South Africa, one of them by police, during a surge in anti-migrant violence, and threatened to take unspecified action

Nigeria says two citizens killed as anti-migrant violence surged in South Africa
Asia|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

India's anti-terrorism agency charges LeT founder Hafiz Saeed over Kashmir attack

India's anti-terrorism agency said it filed charges on Monday against Hafiz Saeed, founder of Pakistan-based Islamist militant group Lashkar-e-

India's anti-terrorism agency charges LeT founder Hafiz Saeed over Kashmir attack
Economy|Finance|Political|World

UK's Burnham vows discipline on fiscal rules he may need to bend

Britain's prime minister-in-waiting, Andy Burnham, promises radical change while sticking to the country's fiscal rules, a strategy that needs

UK's Burnham vows discipline on fiscal rules he may need to bend
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Kremlin says Russia-China naval drills are not a threat to other nations

The Kremlin said that joint naval drills between Russia and China which kicked off on Monday in the waters and airspace off the Chinese city ​of Qingdao were not directed

Kremlin says Russia-China naval drills are not a threat to other nations
Arts|Australia|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|World

Australian PM Albanese apologizes for ‘disrespectful’ comments about Kylie Minogue

Australian PM Albanese apologizes for ‘disrespectful’ comments about Kylie Minogue

Australian PM Albanese apologizes for ‘disrespectful’ comments about Kylie Minogue
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France softens stance on Turkey SAMP/T air defence sale, sources say

France is open to a possible sale of the Franco-Italian SAMP/T air-defence system to Turkey after years of

France softens stance on Turkey SAMP/T air defence sale, sources say
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ESM sees euro zone recession if US sell-off, new Middle East war hit at once

A renewed Middle East conflict and a U.S. asset sell-off are the two biggest risks to the euro zone, which, if twinned, could tip

ESM sees euro zone recession if US sell-off, new Middle East war hit at once
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Trump intervention causes World Cup storm as FIFA clears US striker Balogun to face Belgium

The United States' World Cup campaign took an extraordinary turn on Sunday when FIFA suspended striker Folarin Balogun's red-card ban, clearing

Trump intervention causes World Cup storm as FIFA clears US striker Balogun to face Belgium
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In race against Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro lobbies Washington to delay Brazil tariff

Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro plans to urge the Trump administration at a Washington hearing on Monday to delay a

In race against Lula, Flavio Bolsonaro lobbies Washington to delay Brazil tariff
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NATO defence push already strains Europe's budgets

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will insist at this week's alliance summit that member states are keeping their promise to boost defence spending.

NATO defence push already strains Europe's budgets
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Supreme Court ruling may wipe out Democrats' cash advantage in Senate battlegrounds

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Supreme Court ruling may wipe out Democrats' cash advantage in Senate battlegrounds
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Almost every Russian region hit by fuel crisis, as Ukraine escalates drone attacks

Almost every Russian region hit by fuel crisis, as Ukraine escalates drone attacks

Almost every Russian region hit by fuel crisis, as Ukraine escalates drone attacks
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White House report accuses Smithsonian leadership of radical ideology

White House report accuses Smithsonian leadership of radical ideology

White House report accuses Smithsonian leadership of radical ideology
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UN's Guterres warns AI outpacing oversight, urges global rules to protect children

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UN's Guterres warns AI outpacing oversight, urges global rules to protect children
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UK says aircraft carrier approached by Russian plane in Norwegian Sea

Britain said its aircraft carrier in the Norwegian Sea was repeatedly approached by a Russian patrol aircraft, before being escorted away by UK fighter jets, in the latest

UK says aircraft carrier approached by Russian plane in Norwegian Sea
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Bodies lie unclaimed and rats run rampant as months on Gaza’s ceasefire remains unfulfilled

Bodies lie unclaimed and rats run rampant as months on Gaza’s ceasefire remains unfulfilled

Bodies lie unclaimed and rats run rampant as months on Gaza’s ceasefire remains unfulfilled
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Malaysian lawmakers to hold hearing on Lynas-U.S. rare earths deal

A Malaysian parliamentary committee will hold a hearing on July 16 to discuss a $96 million rare earths supply deal signed between Australia's Lynas Rare Earths and

Malaysian lawmakers to hold hearing on Lynas-U.S. rare earths deal
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Impeachment trial of Philippine VP Sara Duterte opens in fractious Senate

The impeachment trial of Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte opened on Monday with prosecutors casting the case as a test of

Impeachment trial of Philippine VP Sara Duterte opens in fractious Senate
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Australia and Fiji seal a new mutual defense pact in a push to counter China in the Pacific

Australia and Fiji have signed a new bilateral defense alliance in a second major diplomatic win within a year for Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese against Chinese influence in the South Pacific

Australia and Fiji seal a new mutual defense pact in a push to counter China in the Pacific
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Philippine Senate opens the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte

The Philippine Senate has started the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte in a politically volatile event that will unfold against the backdrop of her feud with President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. Thousands of police officers were deployed to secure the Senate on Monday

Philippine Senate opens the impeachment trial of Vice President Sara Duterte
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Duterte ally arrested over plunder charge ahead of impeachment trial

A Philippine senator who is an ally of Vice President Sara Duterte was arrested on Monday on a plunder charge, hours before the Senate begins a high-stakes impeachment trial

Duterte ally arrested over plunder charge ahead of impeachment trial
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Three sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor

Three sons of slain Iranian leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei prayed beside his coffin and those of four other family members on Sunday, but Mojtaba, the son who succeeded him

Three sons of Iran's slain leader Khamenei appear at funeral, not his successor
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Australia PM Albanese apologises for crude Kylie Minogue remark

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese apologised on Monday after making a crude remark about singer Kylie Minogue in a comedy podcast interview,

Australia PM Albanese apologises for crude Kylie Minogue remark
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Australia signs major defence alliance with Fiji, seeking to counter China

Australia and Fiji signed a major defence alliance on Monday, committing each country to come to the other's aid if either is attacked, as China seeks to

Australia signs major defence alliance with Fiji, seeking to counter China
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Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he'll try to enforce them

President Donald Trump will be heading to Ankara, Turkey, for the annual NATO summit

Trump won big spending promises from NATO last year. This week in Turkey, he'll try to enforce them
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Taiwan says it is tracking 'upward trend' in Chinese naval movements

Taiwan is tracking an "upward trend" in Chinese naval movements during the peak military exercise season, including joint drills with Russia, and will be analysing any new

Taiwan says it is tracking 'upward trend' in Chinese naval movements
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National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man during pursuit, police say

Tennessee National Guard members assigned by the Trump administration to a crime-fighting patrol in Memphis fatally shot a man who authorities say turned toward the soldiers with a gun during a downtown pursuit

National Guard members on patrol in Memphis fatally shoot man during pursuit, police say