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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
Americas|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

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
Arts|Business|Education|Entertainment|Political

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
Arts|Business|Crime|Environment|Political|Sports|US

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
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

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
Arts|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

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
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

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
Business|Political|World

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
Education|Political|Travel|World

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
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political|World

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
Arts|Entertainment|Political|Sports|World

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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Outgoing UK PM Starmer says successor cannot spend less time on foreign affairs

Outgoing Prime Minister Keir Starmer said whoever succeeds him would have to devote as much time to international crises and diplomacy as he did, rejecting suggestions

Outgoing UK PM Starmer says successor cannot spend less time on foreign affairs
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Trump extols America, rails at communism in US 250th celebration

U.S.

Trump extols America, rails at communism in US 250th celebration
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Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies

The body of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei lay in state in a vast hall in Tehran on Friday as clerics, officials, foreign dignitaries and other

Khamenei lies in state in Tehran as Iran begins week of funeral ceremonies
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China launches coast guard patrol east of Taiwan despite international pushback

China said on Saturday it had launched a new coast guard patrol east of Taiwan, drawing a sharp response from Taipei after a task

China launches coast guard patrol east of Taiwan despite international pushback
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Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250

President Donald Trump has ushered in the 250th anniversary of American independence with soaring rhetoric about American exceptionalism before veering into a darkly political speech with warnings about communism

Trump hails US exceptionalism before veering into darkly political speech to usher in America 250
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Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls

President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned 11 people, including a former business partner of Washington lobbyist Jack Abramoff and nine people identified by the White House as having helped people bypass emissions control systems on vehicles

Trump pardons former Abramoff partner, 9 people convicted of violating vehicle emissions controls
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Brazil's Bolsonaro to remain under house arrest

Brazil's Supreme Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes has ruled that former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro can remain under house arrest due to health concerns, a court

Brazil's Bolsonaro to remain under house arrest
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Fallout from Venezuela's earthquakes turns political as opposition leader Machado seeks return

The fallout from Venezuela’s powerful twin quakes has evolved into a major test for acting President Delcy Rodríguez, sending her scrambling to prevent the humanitarian disaster from becoming a political one in the face of fierce public criticism and efforts by the Venezuelan opposition leader to return from exile

Fallout from Venezuela's earthquakes turns political as opposition leader Machado seeks return
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Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori wins Peru’s presidential election in a runoff

Conservative politician Keiko Fujimori has been declared the winner of Peru's presidential runoff election

Conservative candidate Keiko Fujimori wins Peru’s presidential election in a runoff
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Trump administration’s interpretation of slavery under George Washington can be reinstalled

A federal court has given President Donald Trump's administration permission to reinstall interpretive panels that critics say whitewash the history of slavery at the site of President George Washington's home in Philadelphia

Trump administration’s interpretation of slavery under George Washington can be reinstalled
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Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru presidential race

After weeks of protests, fraud accusations and review of contested ballots in a razor-thin race, conservative Keiko Fujimori was

Keiko Fujimori declared winner of Peru presidential race
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Mexican authorities identify remains of kidnapped journalist, arrest four police officers

Mexican authorities said on Friday that remains found at a site in the eastern state of Veracruz belonged to journalist Roxana Guzman, whose killing has again shined a

Mexican authorities identify remains of kidnapped journalist, arrest four police officers
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Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin remains unfazed by Ukraine's attacks on Russian oil refineries, despite severe fuel shortages

Putin shrugs off fuel shortages in Russia as he ramps up attacks on Ukraine
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Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifted Trump a lavishly encrusted ring

A lavish gold ring encrusted with diamonds, sapphires, emeralds and rubies has been presented to the U.S. ambassador to Belgium to give to President Donald Trump

Belgian diamond group that won tariff relief gifted Trump a lavishly encrusted ring
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Trump pardons 11 people, including several for Clean Air Act violations

Trump pardons 11 people, including several for Clean Air Act violations

Trump pardons 11 people, including several for Clean Air Act violations
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Mamdani marks July 4 with a pro-immigration speech, ripping Trump’s policies without using his name

Mamdani marks July 4 with a pro-immigration speech, ripping Trump’s policies without using his name

Mamdani marks July 4 with a pro-immigration speech, ripping Trump’s policies without using his name
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Catholic group that defied pope and caused schism defends its actions and casts itself as the victim

The traditionalist Catholics who defied Pope Leo XIV and caused a schism are defending their actions

Catholic group that defied pope and caused schism defends its actions and casts itself as the victim
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Colombia's Petro discusses anti-drug efforts, sanctions list with Trump

Outgoing Colombian President Gustavo Petro and U.S.

Colombia's Petro discusses anti-drug efforts, sanctions list with Trump
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Pope Leo praises US history of welcoming immigrants at 250th anniversary

Pope Leo praised the United States' history of welcoming immigrants in his first major address to his home country on Friday, urging in a video

Pope Leo praises US history of welcoming immigrants at 250th anniversary
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3 men acquitted in killing of journalist shot while covering Northern Ireland protest

Three men have been acquitted of murder in the killing of Belfast journalist Lyra McKee

3 men acquitted in killing of journalist shot while covering Northern Ireland protest
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On the eve of America’s birthday, the first American pope takes center stage

On the eve of America’s birthday, the first American pope takes center stage

On the eve of America’s birthday, the first American pope takes center stage
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'Vanishingly rare' copy of U.S. Declaration of Independence unearthed in UK archives

A "vanishingly rare" copy of the Declaration of Independence has been found in London, dug up in archives holding documents from the British capture of an American privateer

'Vanishingly rare' copy of U.S. Declaration of Independence unearthed in UK archives
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Trump reads a children's book on Usha Vance's podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himself

President Donald Trump has offered a running commentary on his predecessors, his physique, and how he’s spending his time in the White House on second lady Usha Vance's podcast where guests are supposed to read picture books to children

Trump reads a children's book on Usha Vance's podcast, then riffs on past presidents and himself
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Tracking traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in maps and charts

Tracking traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in maps and charts

Tracking traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, in maps and charts
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

US officials attempted to warn Iran of fears that Israel would assassinate mediators

US officials attempted to warn Iran of fears that Israel would assassinate mediators

US officials attempted to warn Iran of fears that Israel would assassinate mediators
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Poland's Tusk says Ukraine wants to lower tension, should confront history

Ukraine is looking for ways to lower tension with Warsaw, Poland's prime minister said on Friday, adding that Poland's neighbour to

Poland's Tusk says Ukraine wants to lower tension, should confront history
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US sanctions hindered Brazil probe into alleged drug gang associate, police head says

A Brazilian federal police operation targeting suspects with alleged ties to the PCC drug gang was accelerated after the U.S. sanctioned

US sanctions hindered Brazil probe into alleged drug gang associate, police head says
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EU Commission proposes five major cross-border defence projects

The European Commission on Friday proposed five large-scale cross-border defence projects, opening the way for them to access EU funds.

EU Commission proposes five major cross-border defence projects
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NATO leaders including Trump to affirm 'ironclad commitment' to collective defence in Ankara, summit text says

NATO leaders including U.S.

NATO leaders including Trump to affirm 'ironclad commitment' to collective defence in Ankara, summit text says
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Armenia passes law restricting voting rights for citizens living abroad

Armenia's parliament passed a law on Friday that raises the bar for citizens based abroad to be able to come home and vote, following reported efforts by Moscow

Armenia passes law restricting voting rights for citizens living abroad
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NATO commander says Europe has backfilled most gaps from US cutbacks on military equipment

NATO’s top commander says European allies have mostly filled gaps left by the U.S. reducing its military contributions to the organization's crisis plans

NATO commander says Europe has backfilled most gaps from US cutbacks on military equipment
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10 years after Morgan Angerbauer's in-custody death, family fights for jail reforms

10 years after Morgan Angerbauer's in-custody death, family fights for jail reforms

10 years after Morgan Angerbauer's in-custody death, family fights for jail reforms
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'That's always a concern': Sheriff comments on eastern NC jail takeover

'That's always a concern': Sheriff comments on eastern NC jail takeover

'That's always a concern': Sheriff comments on eastern NC jail takeover
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Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit

President Donald Trump has berated and belittled many of the European leaders who are expected to attend the upcoming NATO summit in Turkey

Erdogan's warm ties with Trump offer Turkey an edge ahead of NATO summit
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Russia’s latest attack on Kyiv was exceptionally deadly – here is why

Russia’s latest attack on Kyiv was exceptionally deadly – here is why

Russia’s latest attack on Kyiv was exceptionally deadly – here is why
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Iran prepares for dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war

Iran is preparing for the dayslong funeral of the late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei

Iran prepares for dayslong funeral for late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in war
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Argentina's plan for AI-run companies can't avoid humans

Argentine President Javier Milei generated both excitement and fear last month when he announced a congressional bill to create “non-

Argentina's plan for AI-run companies can't avoid humans
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As America turns 250, museums and parks fight to preserve the country’s troubled history 

A few minutes' walk from Philadelphia's Independence Hall, where the nation's founding ideals were debated and declared, another part of the

As America turns 250, museums and parks fight to preserve the country’s troubled history 
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Human rights catastrophe unfolding in Sudan's al-Obeid, says UN's Turk

Another human rights catastrophe is unfolding in Sudan around the besieged city of al-Obeid, the United Nations human rights chief said on Friday,

Human rights catastrophe unfolding in Sudan's al-Obeid, says UN's Turk
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Cossacks guard petrol stations in Russian resort as anger grows over fuel shortages

Cossacks have been called in to keep order at petrol stations in a Russian holiday resort as authorities face growing anger over nationwide fuel shortages

Cossacks guard petrol stations in Russian resort as anger grows over fuel shortages
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Iran exploring oil sales to Japan, buyers seek longer sanctions waiver, sources say

Iran has begun talks with Japanese companies under a U.S. sanctions waiver allowing it to resume oil sales, though prospective

Iran exploring oil sales to Japan, buyers seek longer sanctions waiver, sources say
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EU issues sanctions against six people involved in death of Navalny

The Council of the EU said it had issued sanctions against six people - most of whom were scientists and researchers - who were involved in the development of the toxin that

EU issues sanctions against six people involved in death of Navalny
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Trump to visit Mount Rushmore to mark U.S. 250th celebrations

President Donald Trump on Friday travels to Mount Rushmore, the granite mountain in South Dakota where the heads of four American presidents are carved,

Trump to visit Mount Rushmore to mark U.S. 250th celebrations
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Moldova's Prime Minister Munteanu steps down

Moldova's Prime Minister Alexandru Munteanu said on Friday he was stepping down, saying in a surprise announcement that he could no longer do his job in

Moldova's Prime Minister Munteanu steps down
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CNN analysis: Turnout in this year’s primary elections clearly favors Democrats so far

CNN analysis: Turnout in this year’s primary elections clearly favors Democrats so far

CNN analysis: Turnout in this year’s primary elections clearly favors Democrats so far
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Iran sends a defiant message to Trump with colossal funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Iran sends a defiant message to Trump with colossal funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei

Iran sends a defiant message to Trump with colossal funeral for slain Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei
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Trump heads to Mount Rushmore, where efforts to impose his likeness have stalled

Trump heads to Mount Rushmore, where efforts to impose his likeness have stalled

Trump heads to Mount Rushmore, where efforts to impose his likeness have stalled
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Some federal employees bristle at America’s 250th birthday festivities after year of agonizing government overhaul

Some federal employees bristle at America’s 250th birthday festivities after year of agonizing government overhaul

Some federal employees bristle at America’s 250th birthday festivities after year of agonizing government overhaul
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Japan keeps yen intervention threat alive, says in close touch with US

Japan issued a fresh warning to currency markets on Friday as Finance Minister Satsuki Katayama said Tokyo was in regular contact with

Japan keeps yen intervention threat alive, says in close touch with US
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Britain's services sector contracts sharply under strain of Iran war, PMI shows

Activity in Britain's dominant services sector contracted for a second month running in June and by the most since early 2023 as the fallout from the Iran war continued to

Britain's services sector contracts sharply under strain of Iran war, PMI shows
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Man with Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN’s New York headquarters

Man with Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN’s New York headquarters

Man with Tibetan flag dies after setting himself on fire in front of UN’s New York headquarters
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ECB's Lagarde won't rule out early departure

European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde said it was still possible she could leave before her term ends in late 2027 to weigh in on French politics, but running

ECB's Lagarde won't rule out early departure
Economy|Europe|Political|World

What are the key challenges facing NATO?

NATO leaders gathering for a summit in Ankara on July 7-8 will discuss a host of challenges facing the alliance, from Europe taking on more responsibility

What are the key challenges facing NATO?
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NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump

NATO leaders gather next week in Ankara, where Europeans aim to set aside strife with U.S.

NATO leaders to gather in Ankara, aiming to smooth over tensions with Trump
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Tibetan man dies after setting himself on fire near UN headquarters, activists say

Police in New York City said on Thursday a man died from severe burns near the United Nations headquarters, and activists and a media outlet of exiled

Tibetan man dies after setting himself on fire near UN headquarters, activists say
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Australian prime minister condemns delay of changes to child social media ban

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has condemned senators who blocked changes to the social media ban for children

Australian prime minister condemns delay of changes to child social media ban
Crime|Health|Political|World

Russia unleashes a massive assault on Ukraine’s capital, killing at least 30

Russia unleashes a massive assault on Ukraine’s capital, killing at least 30

Russia unleashes a massive assault on Ukraine’s capital, killing at least 30
Asia|Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

South Korean president to attend NATO summit in Ankara, visit Mongolia

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will attend a NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey, from July 7 to 8, Seoul's national security adviser said on

South Korean president to attend NATO summit in Ankara, visit Mongolia
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Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, seized by Chinese authorities in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70

Lam Wing-kee, a former Hong Kong bookseller and symbol of resistance to Beijing's crackdown on free speech, has died in Taiwan

Hong Kong bookseller Lam Wing-kee, seized by Chinese authorities in 2015, dies in Taiwan at 70
Economy|Europe|Political|World

The far-right Alternative for Germany is buoyant as it eyes a slice of power in regional elections

The far-right Alternative for Germany is in a buoyant mood as it holds a convention this weekend

The far-right Alternative for Germany is buoyant as it eyes a slice of power in regional elections
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US envoy says Cook Islands minerals are a top priority

The new U.S. ambassador to New Zealand and several Pacific island nations said on Friday that securing Cook Islands seabed minerals was a top priority,

US envoy says Cook Islands minerals are a top priority
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Pro-Palestinian protesters convicted of misdemeanor charges in 2024 Golden Gate Bridge protest

Seven protesters who blocked traffic on the Golden Gate Bridge in a 2024 pro-Palestinian protest against Israel's assault on Gaza were convicted of

Pro-Palestinian protesters convicted of misdemeanor charges in 2024 Golden Gate Bridge protest
Crime|Political|US|World

A grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in a fight over changes to New Orleans courts

Louisiana’s attorney general has been indicted over accusations she threatened the jobs of New Orleans leaders who fought a Republican-led overhaul of local courts in the heavily Democratic city

A grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in a fight over changes to New Orleans courts
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Venezuela's interim leader angrily defends earthquake response

Venezuela's acting President Delcy Rodríguez has defended her government's response to last week's devastating earthquakes

Venezuela's interim leader angrily defends earthquake response
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Trump got the Senate candidates he wanted. How much will he spend to help them?

President Donald Trump has reshaped the U.S. Senate map by sidelining some Republican incumbents and promoting loyalists

Trump got the Senate candidates he wanted. How much will he spend to help them?
Crime|Political|US|World

Air Force to investigate officer who called for Trump impeachment

The U.S.

Air Force to investigate officer who called for Trump impeachment
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Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'

Iran’s joint military command has warned that all oil tankers moving through the Strait of Hormuz must use its approved routes or face a “forceful response.”

Iran warns oil tankers to use approved routes in Strait of Hormuz or face a 'forceful response'
Education|Europe|Health|Political|World

UK formally apologizes for state's role in forcing unwed mothers to give up babies for adoption

Prime Minister Keir Starmer has formally apologized for the British state's role in separating unmarried mothers from their babies

UK formally apologizes for state's role in forcing unwed mothers to give up babies for adoption
Business|Economy|Environment|Political

Canada advances Alberta pipeline to Pacific Coast to expand oil exports beyond the US

Canada moved to advance a Pacific Coast pipeline from Alberta as Prime Minister Mark Carney seeks to diversify oil exports beyond the United States while easing separatist tensions and preserving environmental protections on British Columbia’s northern coast

Canada advances Alberta pipeline to Pacific Coast to expand oil exports beyond the US
Election|Political|US|World

Democratic governors press US Postal Service to drop plan tied to Trump's election order

A group of Democratic governors is asking the U.S. Postal Service to withdraw its proposed rule to comply with an executive order that seeks to create a federal list of eligible voters, including those eligible to receive a ballot by mail

Democratic governors press US Postal Service to drop plan tied to Trump's election order
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Carney and Marcos deepen Canada-Philippines ties as Ottawa looks beyond US trade

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomed Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to Canada for the first visit by a Philippine leader in more than a decade as the two countries deepen economic and security ties

Carney and Marcos deepen Canada-Philippines ties as Ottawa looks beyond US trade
MidEast|Political|Sports|World

US eases restriction on Iran's World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match

The U.S. is easing its restrictions on Iran’s World Cup team

US eases restriction on Iran's World Cup team, allowing travel 2 days before next match
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Judge seeks stronger Trump assurances on plans for DC golf course project

A federal judge is demanding firmer commitments from the Trump administration regarding plans to renovate a historic golf course in Washington, D.C. U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes expressed concern Thursday over President Donald Trump's recent social media statements about starting renovations on the East Potomac Golf Links

Judge seeks stronger Trump assurances on plans for DC golf course project
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Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship

Michael Scurr, a volunteer at Britain’s National Archives, has discovered a rare early copy of the Declaration of Independence

Rare copy of Declaration of Independence found by UK National Archives in papers of captured US ship
Economy|Political|Technology|World

Flavio Bolsonaro proposes keeping Brazil's Pix away from non-Western payment networks

Senator Flavio Bolsonaro, President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva's main rival ahead of Brazil's October presidential election, has proposed barring the

Flavio Bolsonaro proposes keeping Brazil's Pix away from non-Western payment networks
Crime|Political|World

US says it supports Pakistan's right to defend itself against 'terrorist attacks'

The U.S.

US says it supports Pakistan's right to defend itself against 'terrorist attacks'
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia bombards Kyiv in deadliest strike this year, killing at least 30 people

Russia launched hundreds of drones and dozens of missiles at Ukraine's capital Kyiv in the early hours of Thursday, killing at least 30

Russia bombards Kyiv in deadliest strike this year, killing at least 30 people
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Moody's expects Fujimori's government in Peru to boost investor confidence

Ratings agency Moody's expects Peru's President-elect Keiko Fujimori to bolster investor confidence and preserve policy continuity, helping the Andean nation sustain growth

Moody's expects Fujimori's government in Peru to boost investor confidence
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Supreme Court declines to halt $800-a-day fine for ex-Fox News reporter refusing to divulge sources

The Supreme Court has declined to intervene after a judge ordered former Fox News reporter Catherine Herridge to be fined $800 a day

Supreme Court declines to halt $800-a-day fine for ex-Fox News reporter refusing to divulge sources
Health|Political|US|World

Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as ‘he continues his recovery,’ spokesperson says

Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as ‘he continues his recovery,’ spokesperson says

Sen. Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized as ‘he continues his recovery,’ spokesperson says
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The Latest: Trump plans new rule that he says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion

The Trump administration is proposing a new rule to keep hospitals from charging markups on discounted drugs for Medicare patients and says that could save consumers $1.1 billion next year, according to estimates obtained by the AP

The Latest: Trump plans new rule that he says could save Medicare patients $1.1 billion
Africa|Political|World

Somalia peacekeeping mission at risk as US blocks UN support, sources say

The United States has said it will prevent the United Nations from supporting an African Union peacekeeping mission in

Somalia peacekeeping mission at risk as US blocks UN support, sources say
Crime|Political|Science|Technology|World

US Department of Homeland Security says it is probing a cyber breach at information-sharing network

The Department of Homeland Security said on Thursday it was investigating a breach in an unnamed information-sharing network.

US Department of Homeland Security says it is probing a cyber breach at information-sharing network
Crime|Political|Sports|US|World

Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism

A former Olympian has been indicted on a felony charge for alleged vandalism of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Former Olympian indicted on felony charge over alleged Reflecting Pool vandalism
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Peter Thiel in Aspen: The pope is ‘working for the Chinese Communists’

Peter Thiel in Aspen: The pope is ‘working for the Chinese Communists’

Peter Thiel in Aspen: The pope is ‘working for the Chinese Communists’
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Explosive device goes off in cafe in Syria's capital, killing at least 9 people

Syria’s Health Ministry says an explosive device has detonated in a Damascus cafe, killing at least nine people and wounding 20 others

Explosive device goes off in cafe in Syria's capital, killing at least 9 people
Europe|Political|World

Russia lands heavy strikes on Ukraine's capital, killing at least 21

Russia has launched a massive drone and missile attack on Kyiv, killing at least 21 civilians in the city and injuring many more

Russia lands heavy strikes on Ukraine's capital, killing at least 21
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Exclusive: Trump administration plans to boost worksite immigration enforcement after increase in criminal probes

Exclusive: Trump administration plans to boost worksite immigration enforcement after increase in criminal probes

Exclusive: Trump administration plans to boost worksite immigration enforcement after increase in criminal probes