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More than 20 Democratic-led states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration on Friday over the president’s executive order that restricts voter eligibility and mail-in voting. The lawsuit argues that the U.S. Constitution gives states the primary authority to administer elections and that it is unconstitutional for the president to impose changes to federal election…
Rep. Nancy Mace (R-S.C.) is not backing down from her push to make former Attorney General Pam Bondi testify before the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee about the investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Mace told CNN anchor Kate Bolduan on Friday that Bondi was still compelled to sit with lawmakers later this…
President Trump wants to cut funding to the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and require privatization of security operations at small airports. The White House’s 2027 budget proposal, released Friday, proposes cutting $52 million from the agency’s funding, which officials created after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in an effort to ensure tighter airport security.…
The artificial intelligence firm Anthropic is launching a new corporate political action committee, becoming the latest technology firm to start an employee-funded PAC for election season. Anthropic PBC filed a statement of organization Friday to form “AnthroPAC.” The Hill has learned it will be funded exclusively and voluntarily by employees, a common strategy for technology…
President Trump is seeking $152 million from Congress as part of his push to reopen Alcatraz prison near San Francisco to house violent federal criminals. The request, included in the White House’s proposed budget for fiscal 2027, calls on Congress to allocate funding to the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) to cover the first year…
At least eight people are dead, and a child injured, after a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit parts of Afghanistan and Pakistan late on Friday.
A poll released Friday shows that about half of Americans say they expect worsening stability in the Middle East as the U.S. conflict with Iran rages on. The latest Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 52 percent of respondents said they see conditions in the Middle East worsening over the next year as a result of the…
Some of the hardest airports in recent weeks are now seeing security lines under 10 minutes.
Ukraine has a military presence in Libya and was behind the attack on the Russian tanker Arctic Metagaz in the Mediterranean in early March, the French broadcaster RFI reported, citing sources.
NASA officials will update reporters Friday afternoon on the progress of the Artemis II mission, the U.S.’s first crewed lunar mission in roughly five decades. The 10-day test flight is expected to orbit the moon. The crew comprises three U.S. astronauts and one from Canada. At approximately 6:32 p.m. EDT Wednesday, NASA launched Artemis II…
The FBI has labeled a recent data breach, which reportedly targeted an FBI surveillance system, a “major incident” and notified Congress about the cyber intrusion, the agency confirmed to The Hill on Friday. “The FBI identified anomalous activity on an unclassified network and quickly leveraged all technical capabilities to remediate the incident,” the agency said…
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Marshals Service detained a mosque president from Milwaukee who advocated for Palestinian rights, causing local and religious leaders to accuse the agency of detaining him for political reasons. The Islamic Society of Milwaukee also confirmed that ICE detained the man, “our beloved community leader” Salah Sarsour, after…
The fighting followed President Trump’s threat to bomb power plants and bridges on Tuesday if Iran did not open the Strait of Hormuz.
The New York Times WorldEnergy minister Chris Bowen says 3.4% of Australia’s service stations had no diesel, as of Monday, after wholesale prices surged Track Australia’s fuel prices, service station outages and shipments…
The Guardian WorldUkraine is focusing its strikes on port and oil infrastructure critical to Russian exports
The Independent WorldSurging oil prices are driving up costs for Hong Kong’s laundry sector, with the tripling of fuel prices forcing some operators to turn down new orders and freeze hiring. An industry representative…
South China Morning PostIran’s parliamentary speaker decries US president’s ‘reckless moves’ after his social media threats over the strait of Hormuz Trump warns Iran to reopen strait of Hormuz by Tuesday or face ‘hell’ ‘…
The Guardian WorldCatherine Viette is pleased to welcome Dr Renad Mansour, Deputy Director for the Middle East and North Africa Programme and Director of the Iraq Initiative at Chatham House. For years, Iraq has pur…
France 24 EnglishAbout a fifth of global oil and liquefied gas supplies normally pass through the Strait of Hormuz per day, but Iran has reduced traffic, triggering a global energy crisis.
The Japan TimesControversial clause in new military law fuels concern over potential conscription
The Independent WorldChile’s largest private zoo has staged an event resembling an Easter egg hunt with several of its animal residents searching for their food, packaged as Easter egg-themed treats
ABC News InternationalHow much fuel does Australia have left today, and when could we run out? Check how much petrol and diesel prices have risen near you in Sydney, Melbourne and across the country since the US and Isr…
The Guardian WorldThirty passengers have been evacuated from a cruise ship that ran aground on a reef in Fiji
ABC News InternationalMany Lebanese Christians are marking Easter far from their homes and churches, displaced by Israel's war with the militant Hezbollah group
ABC News InternationalPressure is mounting for the American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer
ABC News InternationalSeoul's spy agency said Pyongyang had not sent weapons or aid to Tehran, while carefully managing its public messaging since the war's start.
The Japan TimesCongo will receive some deportees from the U.S. as part of a new deal under the Trump administration’s third-country program
ABC News InternationalU.S. President Donald Trump has issued an expletive-filled threat to escalate strikes on Iran if it doesn’t open the Strait of Hormuz by his Tuesday deadline
ABC News InternationalThe reality is that there is currently no FDA-approved testosterone product for women.
The Japan TimesA new generation wearied of managerialism, partly because memories of the bad old days faded and partly because managerialism, like all regimes, became self-indulgent.
The Japan TimesDelicious Orie discusses his shock decision to retire from boxing and why he wants to be a role model for the younger generation.
BBC News (Front page)Liverpool's limp surrender sparked a mass exodus of its 8,000 fans well before the final whistle.
The Japan TimesUS president threatens to hit Iran’s power plants if it doesn’t reopen the Strait of Hormuz
The Independent WorldIran has effectively closed the strait, a critical route for global crude oil and gas, leading to fuel shortages and soaring energy prices across the globe.
The Japan TimesAn Aer Lingus passenger jet was forced to approach Dublin airport sideways for landing during severe gales and blustery showers brought by Storm Dave.
The Independent WorldMore female coaches would be "huge" for women's rugby, says new Red Roses coach Emily Scarratt.
BBC News (Front page)Three-day search effort ends after 65-year-old disappeared near Innamincka in remote north-eastern South Australia on Easter Saturday Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Po…
The Guardian WorldThe search for an 81-year-old mainland Chinese man who went missing while hiking on Hong Kong’s MacLehose Trail entered its third day on Monday, with a veteran mountaineer calling for better promot…
South China Morning PostEven if motorists can provide evidence they’ve paid for parking, they are threatened with bailiffs and court Drivers have accused a leading car park management company of issuing “false” parking fi…
The Guardian WorldMore than half of NHS trusts have cap on availability of products, forcing patients to pay for products themselves Millions of people across the UK living with incontinence are facing shortages of …
The Guardian WorldTrump issues new ultimatum to Tehran to end its chokehold over major Persian Gulf waterway
The Independent WorldAs China runs away from the rest of the world in developing renewable energy, its coal mining industry is facing the prospect of major change
ABC News InternationalChildren and volunteers gathered at a nature park on the edge of Kyiv to release bats into the night sky
ABC News InternationalHungary's upcoming election has significant implications for the European Union
ABC News InternationalDeath tolls from the war as reported by countries as of April 5
The Independent WorldThousands across the Middle East have died in the Iran war, which began when the U.S. and Israel struck Iran on Feb. 28.
The Japan TimesThe prime minister's comments come as Donald Trump wars Tehran that the U.S. will bomb Iranian power plants unless it opens up the Strait of Hormuz.
The Japan TimesAsked about the risk to the Iranian people, the president insists ‘the civilians want me to do it’
The Independent WorldRelatives say it has taken months, and in some cases years, to get back money owed by a care home operator.
BBC News (Front page)From Francesco Totti to Matthew Le Tissier, one-club men share a rare and special bond with the fans - we've ranked the top 10 here.
BBC News (Front page)AS Monaco beat Marseille (2-1) in Ligue 1 matchday 28. Thanks to this victory, Monaco (5th) have drawn level with Marseille (4th).
France 24 EnglishTraffic at the Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge reached peak levels during the first two days of the Easter and Ching Ming holidays, with checkpoint queues sometimes exceeding an hour, raising concern…
South China Morning PostDoncic sustained the injury in Thursday's 139-96 loss to Oklahoma City. The team announced Friday after an MRI that he will miss at least the remainder of the regular season.
The Japan TimesIn the field for this week's 90th Masters there will be no player seeking a first Augusta crown with a better pedigree than Justin Rose, writes Iain Carter.
BBC News (Front page)At its closest point, the crew of Artemis II will loop about 4,000 miles from the lunar surface late Monday. The astronauts will also venture farther into space than any previous human mission.
NPR NewsAfter surviving the Great East Japan Earthquake while pregnant, Asami Kurihara obtained a certification for being a fermented food sommelier.
The Japan TimesFigures suggest if £500,000 limit set for Great Britain 30 years ago was adjusted for inflation the maximum would be more than £1m A 30-year freeze on compensation for victims of crime should be li…
The Guardian WorldHong Kong’s Mandatory Provident Fund (MPF) is poised to report a loss of over HK$100 billion (US$12.8 billion) for March this week, its worst monthly loss in dollar terms since its inception 25 yea…
South China Morning PostThis blog is now closed Watch American sprinter Sha’Carri Richardson win her Stawell Gift heat The Paris Olympic 100m silver medallist started from scratch but powered past the field with ease. Con…
The Guardian WorldJapan’s ban on married couples having different surnames has prompted an event to highlight people’s reluctance to change their name At the very least, the three men and three women calming their n…
The Guardian WorldReduced public holiday services and school holidays heighten pressure on network, leading to overcrowding Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free a…
The Guardian WorldThe crew’s Orion capsule entered what’s known as the lunar sphere of influence at around 12:41 a.m. ET Monday, crossing into the region of space where the moon’s gravitational pull is stronger than…
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