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On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the author argues that President Trump is channeling the King of Great Britain by committing similar "usurpations" and that "We The People" must be vigilant in the upcoming midterm elections to prevent a "lame-duck" president from further abusing his power.
The owners of an independent Hong Kong bookshop have been released on bail two days after being arrested by national security police on suspicion of sedition and money laundering, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source familiar with the matter said the two owners of Hunter Bookstore – former district councillor for the now-disbanded Civic Party, Leticia Wong Man‑huen, 33, and a…
After earthquakes shattered much of the capital in Venezuela, Project Hope's Cesar Jimenez says rescue crews are racing to save hundreds trapped as international aid arrives and hospitals struggle to cope.
Fears over ‘huge community transmission’ as modelling predicts thousands of deaths in DRC by September The whereabouts of almost 300 people who have tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is unknown, according to Africa’s top public health official. The humanitarian crisis amid the conflict in the affected areas means more than 1 million people are living in camps to…
South Korea plans to eventually equip every soldier with their own personal drone, in a massive expansion of aerial weapons. To counter the threat from North Korea, Seoul says it will train half a million soldiers in how to use drones, and manufacture more than 100 thousand of them in the next three years. With a shrinking number of active personnel and young people to recruit, self-guided…
Traffic police shut down the M-11 highway on June 26, the Russian Telegram news channel Ostorozhno Novosti reported. Officers stopped traffic in both directions on the toll road at around 10:00 a.m. Moscow time without explanation, eyewitnesses said. A traffic jam formed near the village of Kolomno in the Tver region.
Exclusive: New figures reveal that Israeli citizens are overwhelmingly dissatisfied with the US despite Trump previously claiming to have a ‘99 per cent’ approval rating in the country
A nine-year-old and five women were killed when Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen drove into the market in 2024.
Plus, World Cup fever, the EU referendum 10th anniversary, feeling the heat in Westminster, and cancer conversations Hard to believe, but in my 12 and a half years as the Guardian’s political sketch writer, I am about to embark on my seventh prime minister. There was a time when we Britons took the piss out of the Italians for their rapid turnover of prime ministers. Now the laugh is on us.…
In an interview with POLITICO, the Maryland governor said the country deserves more than Trump talking about himself for its 250th anniversary.
Col Dmytro Kozyura agreed to share state secrets and systematically disclosed classified information, prosecutors say.
The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.
Mohammed Fahir Amaaz assaulted PC Lydia Ward, PC Ellie Cook and a Starbucks customer, a court heard.
BBC News (Front page)Heavyweight world champion Oleksandr Usyk says he will vacate all his belts but is not retiring.
BBC News (Front page)President Delcy Rodríguez said that two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday had killed 589 people and left nearly 3,000 injured. The United States and Mexico were among the latest to send support, as…
The New York Times WorldThe man accused of starting the deadly fire will now face a second trial, proseuctors say
The Independent WorldBolton faces a prison sentence of up to five years and has agreed to pay $2.25m in fine, prosecutors say.
BBC News (Front page)Physician-assisted death for terminally ill children in that age group has been allowed in the country since 2024.
The New York Times WorldAir-defense systems have been installed near the Moscow headquarters of the Innopraktika foundation, headed by Vladimir Putin’s daughter Katerina Tikhonova, RFE/RL’s Russian service reported, citin…
Meduza (English)Police say the pilot believed to be a woman in her 40s was pronounced deceased at the scene.
BBC News (Front page)The move came after RFK Jr won confirmation by telling lawmakers that vaccinations played a ‘critical role in healthcare’
The Independent WorldOne nonprofit, Defending Education, initiated nearly a dozen civil rights investigations targeting diversity programs and transgender policies.
The New York Times USThousands have been affected by the devastation wrought by the most powerful earthquake in over a century
The Independent WorldMr. Bolton admitted to mishandling classified information and could face time in prison, in an inquiry that spanned the Trump and Biden administrations.
The New York Times USEstimated 150 million people in Europe could experience temperatures above 35C today European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists say Over in the UK, firefighte…
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The Guardian PoliticsJonathan Rinderknecht was accused of setting a brush fire that later became the deadly Palisades fire. The jury could not reach a verdict on the three arson-related charges.
The New York Times USSarah B Rogers speech at conference in London included far-right memes and conspiracy theories about ‘Da Yookay’ Claims by a senior official in the Trump administration that British police were mak…
The Guardian WorldDelegates at an ‘anti-woke’ conference disparaged Ed Miliband’s net zero policies. But even they could not ignore the sweat on their foreheads It was hardly a perfect film, but I keep thinking of D…
The Guardian PoliticsKing Charles has become the first monarch in modern times to reveal how much tax he pays on his private income: £24.6m over the last two years. The move comes after years of calls for the monarch t…
The Guardian PoliticsAmerica is running short on educated workers at the exact moment when they matter the most.
The HillThe District of Columbia has agreed to a settlement with a resident who sued the city and four police officers after he was detained last year for following National Guard troops while playing musi…
The HillElon Musk helped institute program cuts and widespread layoffs during his time in government
The Independent WorldHoward Lutnick, the commerce secretary, has accused the state of “environmental extremism” amid a federal push for oil production.
The New York Times USBolton pleads guilty to charges that he unlawfully retained sensitive national security information in agreement that includes $2.25m fine Former Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty Sign up for…
The Guardian WorldUtah's governor has restricted fireworks as the largest wildfire in the nation continues to grow
The Independent WorldBut financial independence and experience help quell concerns
The Independent WorldThe president did not say how or whether he would respond, a day after Iran fired on a container ship that was transiting the Strait of Hormuz, an act Mr. Trump called “foolish.”
The New York Times WorldRossi fled to Scotland in 2021 in an attempt to evade justice but was arrested in the Covid ward of a Glasgow hospital.
BBC News (Front page)President seemingly forgets how to spell ‘milquetoast’ as he grouses about comparisons to his predecessor’s deportation stats
The Independent WorldMiguel Díaz-Canel says his government will continue to defend socialism through the 176 measures that open up the island to the market and end egalitarianism
EL PAÍS - EnglishMercedes' Kimi Antonelli heads McLaren's Oscar Piastri in Friday practice at the Austrian Grand Prix.
BBC News (Front page)President Trump’s priorities seem increasingly detached from the concerns of voters and his party.
The New York Times USThe ordeal has left fans forced to either miss out on a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity or scramble to find new tickets, often costing more and for worse seats.
NPR NewsIreland pull off a massive shock as they beat world champions India for the first time in Friday's opening T20 international in Belfast.
BBC News (Front page)Activists claim to have collected enough petition signatures to secure a question on ballot papers, which could potentially see the Bay State repeal the approval it gave in 2016
The Independent WorldIsrael has continued to clash with Hezbollah despite Donald Trump urging Benjamin Netanyahu to end the war
The Independent WorldA win or draw against Egypt on Friday, and the team’s unusual journey will continue.
The New York Times WorldVarious issues – including a rodent infestation and mould – have left the historic, sprawling Ottawa estate empty 10 Downing Street has two things: mice and a chief mouser . For more than a decade,…
The Guardian WorldCity’s mayor has consistently argued that rising housing costs have made it increasingly unaffordable A New York City housing board has voted to freeze rent for approximately 1m apartments. In a ma…
The Guardian WorldHéctor Bello wrote on social media that "you gave your own life for our daughter" in the quakes which killed at least 589 people.
BBC WorldGrammer, who met with Trump on Thursday, has hinted that his political aspirations may manifest “in some way” in the coming years.
The HillThe vice president said that the scandal that ended Richard Nixon’s presidency would be “like a 12-hour news story” if it happened today and that the “deep state” had taken down Nixon.
The New York Times USWorst incident of its kind in country for more than 125 years leaves many searching for multiple family members – and pleading for international help Scenes of destruction after deadly earthquakes …
The Guardian WorldNeso asks generators to provide extra electricity on Friday evening to meet demand from fans and air conditioning Business live – latest updates Great Britain’s energy system operator raised the al…
The Guardian WorldThe prime minister’s official residence in Ottawa, in disrepair and vacant for more than a decade, has become the country’s most prominent home renovation project.
The New York Times WorldBetween one-third and one-half of the U.S. private-sector workforce are not covered by an employer-sponsored retirement plan.
The HillPlans to protect people fall ‘far short of what is needed’, government told, as MP warns of heatwave deaths UK politics live – latest updates The UK government is facing increasingly urgent calls f…
The Guardian WorldThe wealthy are fighting back with two ballot issues that could nullify the measure in November. The battle reflects a broader tension as American politics contends with deep inequality.
The New York Times USBritain may have lost the Revolutionary War, but London still holds the blueprints of the American Revolution. Follow in the founders’ footsteps at these notable places.
The New York Times WorldBolton’s plea agreement may enable him to avoid time behind bars, but the judge will ultimately decide his punishment
The Independent WorldDelcy Rodríguez says foreign rescue teams are arriving but people are angry at official response and limited resources Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, has vowed to fight to save “as…
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