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Click in for The Hill’s midday newsletter with all the latest news. {beacon} It’s Tuesday: And it’s shaping up to be a busy one, even with Congress on recess. In today’s issue: Critics respond to Trump’s vaccine order Trump’s reported Air Force One ruse GOP senators rally for Thune Trump backs FIFA’s Infantino…
With some shops running out of stock, it may be too late to buy eclipse glasses - but you can still safely watch the spectacle using some household items.
One pledge told police that he and three other pledges were brought to the party with pillowcases over their heads before the medical emergency
Former U.S. Marine Robert Gilman released from jail in Russia
A multinational maritime coalition was recently formed to secure international trade routes throughout the Middle East.
The Democratic Republic of Congo says that confirmed Ebola deaths have reached 2,011, the latest grim milestone in what health officials have described as the fastest-spreading outbreak on record.
Ukraine's president says strikes in Zaporizhzhia - which killed seven people - involved ballistic missiles from Russia's ally.
Union chief says vote is about staff ‘warning they cannot protect the public properly’ In his pooled TV interview, Andy Burnham repeated the point he made in his Facebook post earlier (see 9.58am ), saying he was confident that more could be done to free up space in the prison system (which would allow the early release system to be changed so that PC Andrew Harper’s killers are excluded).…
The actor’s co-stars in the Apple TV drama, which has just finished its first season, praise his work ethic and sense of humor
A Syrian court on Tuesday (August 11) sentenced former ruler Bashar al-Assad to death after a trial in absentia, convicting him of atrocities committed during the country's nearly 14-year civil war.
The FCC banned foreign-made advanced robots, and robot vacuums fall under the new rules. Here’s what it means for the device you already own — and which models you can still buy.
A new book explores their simple complexity, achieved after centuries of history. Its author, the architect Javier Vives, writes about the relationship those spaces maintain with theater and culture
Russia attacked Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones and glide bombs Tuesday, killing at least 10 civilians, officials said, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow is getting new military h…
PBS NewsHour“We heard them screaming,” said one rescuer in Cali, where emergency workers and volunteers are racing against time to find the living trapped in the rubble.
The New York Times WorldThe PM says the justice secretary will present a plan in September to prevent more early releases.
BBC PoliticsThe Office of Management and Budget (OMB) lifted the ban on the social media platform TikTok for government devices on Monday, officially ending the yearslong saga. The memo, signed by OMB Secretar…
The HillPresident Trump has nominated Dennis Kirk to key role, which will mean having an ally in charge of likely investigation into Lincoln Memorial renovation disaster
The Independent WorldThe prime minister was asked about protests over plans to use a former military base to house asylum seekers.
BBC PoliticsA group of Democratic state attorneys general is suing the Trump administration to block its attempt to invalidate state requirements that mortgage lenders pay homeowners interest on money deposite…
The HillFederal staff will have to stay 100ft outside polling sites in Hennepin and Ramsey counties after county officials refuse access Sign up to the US Breaking News email Pete Hegseth ’s appointments t…
The Guardian WorldThe Kremlin released Robert Gilman, whose family and an advocacy group had said he was in dire physical condition, on “a humanitarian basis,” President Trump said.
The New York Times WorldNearly 10,000 seats were empty at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium on Monday.
BBC News (Front page)Climate change and El Niño are working together to make your summer extra hot
The Independent WorldThe United Nations estimates that more than 16,000 civilians detained by Russia during its war in Ukraine are still being "deprived of their liberty," many held incommunicado and on grounds that do…
PBS NewsHourJustice department is asked to weigh new charges against David Hearn after US attorney dropped vandalism charges The White House has asked the Department of Justice to weigh new charges against a f…
The Guardian WorldThe 17-year-old boys were killed when their car veered off the road late Saturday night
The Independent WorldNepokoy (“Restlessness”), a feature-length art-house animation for adults, is now playing in Russian theaters. That in itself is news: 18+ animation is a real rarity not only in Russia but worldwid…
Meduza (English)A judge issued a Monday order requiring the Kennedy Center to pay the legal fees of Chuck Redd, a jazz musician who dropped out of his annual Christmas Eve show last year following President Trump’…
The HillDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to Panama on Wednesday where he will meet with the country’s President José Raúl Mulino and hold a meeting with Colombian senior officials as the U.S. dee…
The HillMany women say being open about the fertility treatment is a form of empowerment. But critics say all the talk can be misleading.
The New York Times USRepublican Sen. John Cornyn is raising concerns about the Trump administration’s construction of a border wall through national and state parks in his state. In a letter released on Tuesday, Cornyn…
The HillThe university will make first-semester grades pass or fail, to encourage students to try different classes and lessen fears of what a low grade could mean.
The New York Times USThe Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced guidelines for employer-sponsored programs for contributions to Trump accounts, a tax-deferred investing option for children. Th…
The HillThe U.S. military disabled a Panama-flagged cargo tanker on Tuesday attempting to transit the Gulf of Oman in violation of the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command (Cen…
The HillOne journalist accused the president of ‘hiding from the consequences of his own decision while endangering others’
The Independent WorldThe former Fox News star and judge’s damaged reputation in Trumpworld over the Reflecting Pool saga draws another critic — one whose loyalty to the president is unquestioned
The Independent WorldIran's proxy says it hit a ship with Saudi military equipment in the Red Sea, as tensions over the US-Iran war remain high.
BBC WorldInternet sleuths questioned whether an image shared by Eric Trump was edited with AI
The Independent WorldThe creator of ‘Queer as Folk,’ ‘It’s a Sin’ and ‘Years and Years’ has devised one of the year’s most talked-about series. ‘Set in a polarized Manchester, ‘Tip Toe’ begins as a light comedy and end…
EL PAÍS - EnglishPresident Trump on Tuesday went after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) attempt to tax second homes worth over $5 million. Trump called the proposed “pied-à-terre” tax a “dangerous political…
The HillGreen said the inside of the car he used on Tuesday was ‘probably a little hotter’ than in the jet-powered vehicle from 1997
The Independent WorldThe judge overseeing the state murder trial has set out some rules for public access, but other questions remain about the high-profile case.
BBC WorldA $1 billion Powerball jackpot is up for grabs.
The HillColombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.
BBC WorldResearch suggests that GLP-1 drugs could reduce the effectiveness of birth control and boost fertility.
The HillThe 7.4-magnitude quake, which killed more than 100 people and damaged hundreds of buildings, was the strongest recorded in Colombia in a decade.
The New York Times WorldPolitiFact analyzed all of Trump's public events and speeches over the first seven months of 2026 in which he mentioned his construction projects — including the White House ballroom and Reflecting…
PBS NewsHourMichigan Democratic Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed once urged government officials to consider defunding the police amid a string of other progressive left-wing policies that he now says are no long…
The HillThe family of a New York City fashion designer found dead on a boat in the Hamptons last year is preparing to file a wrongful death lawsuit against the man she was with when she died.
NBC NewsEverything you need to know about the phenomenon: from where to watch it to how long it will last
EL PAÍS - EnglishThe creator of games such as Through the Ages and Dungeon Petz reflects on his career, his creative process and his most celebrated works
EL PAÍS - EnglishAll day on August 10, Russia’s Supreme Court heard a lawsuit seeking to revoke the Yabloko (“Apple”) party’s registration for the State Duma elections. Hundreds of people stood outside the courthou…
Meduza (English)The Perseids’ peak coincides with another highly anticipated celestial event: a total solar eclipse that will be visible in parts of Europe.
NBC NewsUNESCO calls this a grave violation of fundamental rights and on Tuesday urged the immediate restoration of education for women and girls.
PBS NewsHourConcerns raised over proposed changes to early release scheme as probation staff vote to strike over workloads Andy Burnham’s plan to stop the early release of PC Andrew Harper’s killers and other …
The Guardian WorldTwo veteran Democratic incumbents in Connecticut face strong challenges in a state primary on Tuesday.
PBS NewsHourThe WNBA is finding itself at the center of escalating culture wars over issues relating to gender, race and equity as the league’s popularity grows and players continue to be outspoken on politics…
The HillUkrainian warns Putin is poised to escalate the conflict as air defences run dry
The Independent WorldDemocratic socialist Francesca Hong delivered her closing pitch to voters on Tuesday, hours before polls close in the Wisconsin gubernatorial primary. Hong, who leads the Democratic field in recent…
The HillThe latest Apple Watch Series 11 is 25% off right now, matching the lowest price outside of Amazon Prime Day. It has great health tracking features and easily syncs with any iPhone.
NBC NewsAn Arkansas high school football player discovered a venomous snake in the helmet he was wearing during practicing for almost an hour last week.
NBC NewsSince taking office in early May, the new Hungarian government has lost no time dismantling Viktor Orbán's legacy.
BBC World