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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
Crime|Political|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|MidEast|Political|Technology|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|Stock Markets|World

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
Political|Sports|US|World

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
Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Economy|Political|World

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
Political

Supreme Court ruling may wipe out Democrats' cash advantage in Senate battlegrounds

U.S.

Supreme Court ruling may wipe out Democrats' cash advantage in Senate battlegrounds
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Political

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
Political|Science|Technology|World

UN's Guterres warns AI outpacing oversight, urges global rules to protect children

U.N.

UN's Guterres warns AI outpacing oversight, urges global rules to protect children
Europe|Political|World

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
Environment|Health|Political|World

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
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

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
Asia|Crime|Election|Political|World

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
Asia|Australia|Economy|Political|World

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
Asia|Crime|Political|World

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
Crime|Political|World

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
Political|World

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
Arts|Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political|Sports

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
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World

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
Europe|Political|World

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
Asia|Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

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
Crime|Economy|Political|US

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
Crime|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump posts a doctored photo of the Obamas and Air Force One with graffiti spray-painted on plane

President Donald Trump has posted a falsified image of former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama boarding Air Force One covered with graffiti

Trump posts a doctored photo of the Obamas and Air Force One with graffiti spray-painted on plane
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

UK tightens rules on overseas political donations to stop 'dodgy funding'

Britain tightened its rules on overseas political donations on Monday, as part of efforts to stop foreign money influencing elections, and as concerns swirl around what

UK tightens rules on overseas political donations to stop 'dodgy funding'
Business|Economy|Political|World

Canada to announce submarine contract winner on Monday, Globe and Mail says

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney will announce on Monday the preferred bidder in a contract to build 12 submarines for Canada's navy, the Globe and Mail reported on

Canada to announce submarine contract winner on Monday, Globe and Mail says
MidEast|Political|World

Khamenei's other sons appear at his funeral in Iran as new supreme leader remains in hiding

Iran’s top officials and brothers of the country’s new supreme leader have emerged into public view to attend the funeral prayers for Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, signaling confidence in their safety as Iran pushes back on U.S. demands in negotiations to permanently end the war

Khamenei's other sons appear at his funeral in Iran as new supreme leader remains in hiding
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

Michigan Democrat drops out of US Senate primary

Michigan State Senator Mallory McMorrow suspended her Democratic campaign for the U.S.

Michigan Democrat drops out of US Senate primary
Asia|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

More than 100 detained as leftist groups hold anti-NATO protests in Turkey

Turkish authorities detained more than 100 people taking part in an anti-NATO protest march

More than 100 detained as leftist groups hold anti-NATO protests in Turkey
Election|Political|US

Democrat Mallory McMorrow suspends her Michigan Senate campaign and scrambles the pivotal race

Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow has suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate

Democrat Mallory McMorrow suspends her Michigan Senate campaign and scrambles the pivotal race
Crime|Political|US

Gunman opens fire at July 4 barbecue in Brooklyn, wounding 8, including 4 children

Gunman opens fire at July 4 barbecue in Brooklyn, wounding 8, including 4 children

Gunman opens fire at July 4 barbecue in Brooklyn, wounding 8, including 4 children
Crime|Political|US|World

White supremacists' July 4 march counts as free speech in 'messy democracy,' Interior Secretary Burgum says

Federal officials had no reason to stop a white supremacist group's July 4 rally in Washington because of free speech protections, U.S.

White supremacists' July 4 march counts as free speech in 'messy democracy,' Interior Secretary Burgum says
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Trump to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the NATO summit

President Donald Trump plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa while attending the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey

Trump to meet with Ukraine's Zelenskyy and Syria's al-Sharaa during the NATO summit
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White House report brands Smithsonian leadership as radical activists who can't be trusted

A White House report brands the leadership of the Smithsonian Institution, especially at the National Museum of American History, as radical activists who cannot be trusted

White House report brands Smithsonian leadership as radical activists who can't be trusted
Europe|Political|World

Brexit architect Farage under pressure as questions over funding mount

Brexit architect Farage under pressure as questions over funding mount

Brexit architect Farage under pressure as questions over funding mount
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia says Ukraine rejects local ceasefire for handover of soldiers' bodies

Ukraine has refused to halt shelling of the town of Kostiantynivka in the east of the country to allow Russia to hand over the bodies of fallen Ukrainian soldiers, the Russian

Russia says Ukraine rejects local ceasefire for handover of soldiers' bodies
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Trump's administration won't seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

The Trump administration won't seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Trump's administration won't seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool
Crime|Health|MidEast|Political|World

Lawyer warns detained Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya is in critical condition

The lawyer for a prominent Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya says he is in critical condition

Lawyer warns detained Palestinian doctor Hussam Abu Safiya is in critical condition
Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

UK's Farage referred to standards watchdog after new report of undeclared benefits

The leader of Britain's anti-immigration Reform UK party Nigel Farage was referred to parliament's standards watchdog on Sunday after a report that he failed to declare some

UK's Farage referred to standards watchdog after new report of undeclared benefits
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French President Macron to visit Syria, Syrian presidency says

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Syria to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and issues of mutual interest, Syria's presidential media directorate said on

French President Macron to visit Syria, Syrian presidency says
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Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America's 'joyous' 250th anniversary

President Donald Trump has mixed partisan politics with patriotic appeals as he commemorated the 250th anniversary of American independence, a moment he declared “one of the most joyous and glorious milestones of all time.”

Trump mixes patriotism with partisanship as he celebrates America's 'joyous' 250th anniversary
Crime|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|World

1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy hold separate Trump calls

A Ukrainian attack on Russian-occupied Crimea has killed one person, according to Moscow-installed officials

1 killed in attack on Crimea as Putin and Zelenskyy hold separate Trump calls
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Putin and Trump held ‘businesslike’ 90-minute July 4 call, Moscow says

Putin and Trump held ‘businesslike’ 90-minute July 4 call, Moscow says

Putin and Trump held ‘businesslike’ 90-minute July 4 call, Moscow says
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Qatar says all maritime activities will resume immediately

Qatar said on Sunday that maritime activities would resume with immediate effect, according to a Transport Ministry statement posted on X.

Qatar says all maritime activities will resume immediately
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Founder of one of China’s biggest underground churches freed, reunites with family in US

Founder of one of China’s biggest underground churches freed, reunites with family in US

Founder of one of China’s biggest underground churches freed, reunites with family in US
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands 'loyalty' and not just burden-sharing

Since he started work as NATO secretary-general almost two years ago, Mark Rutte has spent much of his time trying to keep the United States anchored to the world’s biggest military alliance

NATO chief faces challenge at summit as Trump demands 'loyalty' and not just burden-sharing
MidEast|Political|World

Mass grief in Iran at Khamenei funeral after US, Israel war killing

Tens of thousands of Iranians thronged a vast outdoor prayer complex in Tehran on Saturday to view the coffins of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, the supreme leader killed at the

Mass grief in Iran at Khamenei funeral after US, Israel war killing
Asia|Political|World

Taiwan military resumes 'anti-communist' classes for graduates, citing Chinese threat

Taiwan's military has resumed "anti-communist" patriotic classes for its graduates after a quarter-century gap, the defence ministry said on Sunday, citing a rising threat

Taiwan military resumes 'anti-communist' classes for graduates, citing Chinese threat
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Pastor freed from prison in China weeks after Trump requested his release

A pastor of a prominent underground church detained in China in October has been released, according to rights advocates

Pastor freed from prison in China weeks after Trump requested his release
Entertainment|Political|Sports|US|World

Trump gives campaign-style July 4 speech on National Mall for US 250th anniversary

President Donald Trump marked the 250th anniversary of the United States on Saturday with a campaign-style speech that repeated his

Trump gives campaign-style July 4 speech on National Mall for US 250th anniversary
Crime|Political|US|World

Prosecutors to lay out their case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk

Prosecutors will present their case this week against the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk

Prosecutors to lay out their case against the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk
Economy|Political|Sports|World

Soccer-Mexicans balance World Cup joy with worries over domestic issues

Multiple big screens adorn Mexico City's Paseo de Reforma in preparation for Sunday's World Cup last-16

Soccer-Mexicans balance World Cup joy with worries over domestic issues
Crime|Political

Paul Pelosi faces hit-and-run charge after striking parked vehicle in California, law enforcement says

Paul Pelosi, husband of former U.S.

Paul Pelosi faces hit-and-run charge after striking parked vehicle in California, law enforcement says
Political|US|World

Trump offers to help Putin find deal with Ukraine, also speaks with Zelenskiy

U.S.

Trump offers to help Putin find deal with Ukraine, also speaks with Zelenskiy
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150 people from 50 countries become US citizens at Mount Vernon on America's 250th birthday

A group of 150 people from 50 countries has become U.S. citizens at George Washington's Mount Vernon estate

150 people from 50 countries become US citizens at Mount Vernon on America's 250th birthday
Crime|Political|US

Paul Pelosi in hit-and-run in California, car left with major damage, authorities say

Authorities in California say former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's husband has been involved in a hit-and-run and could face misdemeanor charges

Paul Pelosi in hit-and-run in California, car left with major damage, authorities say
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Justice Department says Adani case should end because of foreign jurisdiction, small chance of success 

The Justice Department said on Saturday it wants to drop charges against Indian billionaire Gautam Adani because the case is primarily foreign, hard to

Justice Department says Adani case should end because of foreign jurisdiction, small chance of success 
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he spoke to Trump, calls for 'American resolve' to help end war

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said on Saturday he had spoken to U.S.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy says he spoke to Trump, calls for 'American resolve' to help end war
Crime|Political|US|World

Masked Patriot Front white nationalists stage July 4 march through DC

Hundreds of masked members of the white nationalist group Patriot Front marched through parts of Washington, D.C., on Saturday ahead of

Masked Patriot Front white nationalists stage July 4 march through DC
Europe|Political|World

US VP Vance says Britain has been failed by leaders, hopes next PM delivers change

U.S.

US VP Vance says Britain has been failed by leaders, hopes next PM delivers change
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Insurgents stage coordinated attacks on army positions across Mali

Insurgents staged attacks on army positions across Mali on Saturday, including in a northern town where government and Russian fighters are based and in a town south of the

Insurgents stage coordinated attacks on army positions across Mali
Political|World

Iran begins dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

The funeral for Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has started, months after his death in an airstrike on the first day of the war

Iran begins dayslong funeral for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy denies Russian capture of key eastern city Kostiantynivka

Ukraine still controls the strategically important eastern city of Kostiantynivka, President Volodymyr Zelenskiy and the General Staff said on Saturday, rejecting Russian

Zelenskiy denies Russian capture of key eastern city Kostiantynivka
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Time capsule with items from all 50 U.S. states to be buried in Philadelphia on U.S.' 250th anniversary

Time capsule with items from all 50 U.S. states to be buried in Philadelphia on U.S.' 250th anniversary

Time capsule with items from all 50 U.S. states to be buried in Philadelphia on U.S.' 250th anniversary
Business|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Turkey's Erdogan says Israel must not scupper US-Iran deal

Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan said on Saturday that Middle East peace efforts could not succeed without regional backing and that Israel must not be allowed to "dynamite"

Turkey's Erdogan says Israel must not scupper US-Iran deal
Election|Europe|Political|World

Armenia's top court rejects pro-Russia opposition's request to throw out election result

Armenia's constitutional court on Saturday rejected a request by the country's pro-Russian opposition to overturn the results of a June parliamentary election, in which pro-Western

Armenia's top court rejects pro-Russia opposition's request to throw out election result
Africa|Political|Sports|World

Egypt's coach waved Palestinian flag after winning World Cup game

Egypt coach Hossam Hassan has waved a Palestinian flag on the pitch after his team's victory over Australia in the World Cup

Egypt's coach waved Palestinian flag after winning World Cup game
Business|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Thousands protest in Germany as far-right AfD sets sights on power

Thousands protested against Germany's far-right AfD and blocked roads to its annual conference in the eastern city of Erfurt on Saturday,

Thousands protest in Germany as far-right AfD sets sights on power
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia

Ukrainian drones have struck an oil terminal in St. Petersburg as Kyiv ramps up bombardment of Russia’s oil infrastructure

Ukrainian drones hit St Petersburg oil terminal in latest long-range attack on Russia
Business|Economy|Education|Finance|Political

Trump Accounts to debut as US kicks off 250th Independence Day celebrations

After months of fanfare, President Donald Trump's administration will launch its flagship cradle-to-adulthood investment program, Trump Accounts, on Saturday, as the

Trump Accounts to debut as US kicks off 250th Independence Day celebrations
Europe|Political|World

Far-right Alternative for Germany party reelects leaders as protesters and police clash

Delegates at the national convention of the far-right Alternative for Germany party have overwhelmingly reelected its leaders, including Alice Weidel

Far-right Alternative for Germany party reelects leaders as protesters and police clash
Europe|Political|World

Pope Leo urges US to welcome immigrants in July 4 appeal from Lampedusa

Pope Leo marked the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence on Saturday with an appeal to Americans to welcome and protect immigrants, in a letter

Pope Leo urges US to welcome immigrants in July 4 appeal from Lampedusa
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Mali government reports rebel attacks targeting northern towns

The Malian army reports that several northern towns, including Gao and Sévaré, have been targeted by rebels

Mali government reports rebel attacks targeting northern towns