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The Strait of Hormuz saw its traffic drop from about 11 vessels a day to six over the weekend, as reopening talks between the United States and Iran drag on. Trade intelligence company Kpler reported Monday that, from Friday to Sunday, a total of 32 ships passed through the strait — 17 of which used…
Body-camera video and other court evidence capture federal agents using slurs and targeting Latinos while bypassing white bystanders during immigration sweeps in Chicago and Los Angeles
The franchisee runs dozens of fitness studios across six states
Trump said Robert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022, was released on a humanitarian basis, after he had reportedly been in a catatonic-like state.
A former US military veteran who was imprisoned in Russia for more than four years on disputed charges and under abusive conditions was released on Tuesday. A group advocating for him said he was gravely ill and at risk of dying.
Davis, who played receptionist Dawn in the UK sitcom, says the cancer has spread and it's "too late for chemo".
Too many shops are blighting too many communities. With the rule change I fought for now on the horizon, ordinary people can fight back How much gambling do you want in your high street? Are you happy with all the betting shops, the problems they cause, the effect on your environment? It’s worth asking because for years, local councils have been expected to say yes to new gambling venues, even…
None of the solutions proposed are quick or easy and some carry political risk, writes UK correspondent Daniel Sandford.
Here lies Dobby, a free elf. There will be no electricity cables in sight.
At least 15 people have died and another 27 are missing after an overloaded ferry capsized on a huge lake in Zimbabwe, officials have said.
Regardless of your age, chances are that you know at least one person in your life who loves video games, and a recent campaign by the U.S. Department of Transportation shows that those skills might be best served at your nearest airport.
The plan to protect the president involved a catering truck and a secondary military plane to transfer him safely.
Great Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu claim a sensational European 100m one-two for the hosts in Birmingham.
BBC News (Front page)Policy comes as debate continues over causes of and solutions to housing issues. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast ‘Some people call it putting o…
The Guardian WorldFederal 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 WorldJazz musician Chuck Redd was sued by the performing arts center after backing out of a concert, but a judge later dismissed the case
The Independent World{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI reshapes traditional campaign strategies Artificial intelligence is reshaping the campaign trail, as candidates up and down the ballot turn to the te…
The Hill‘I could tell being at home was better than being in the hospital,’ the conservative pundit said about the senator from Kentucky
The Independent WorldAs Muslim politicians like Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan have become more prominent, they have experienced considerable bigotry. President Trump said Democrats were electing “jihadists.”
The New York Times USJournalists and others were allowed to fly on presidential jet despite security threat while Trump was spirited away Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Democrats called on Tuesday fo…
The Guardian WorldIn today’s edition, Natasha Korecki digs into the perilous immigration politics facing the Trump administration and the GOP. Plus, we preview the key races to watch as primary results roll in this …
NBC NewsAn overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe 's Lake Kariba on Tuesday, killing at least 15 people and leaving 27 missing, the national disaster management agency said. It said 77 people were rescued a…
PBS NewsHourBrittany Boltinhouse’s attorney says removal of title and crown ‘another troubling example of cancel culture’ A lawyer for beauty queen Brittany Boltinhouse, dethroned as Miss North Carolina USA la…
The Guardian WorldKamala Harris is the frontrunner, Josh Shapiro is in the hunt, and AOC has a tough choice ahead. Eric Garcia weighs in on the invisible presidential primary
The Independent WorldIt was not announced whether there were any injuries in the attack
The Independent WorldThe State Department said they were canceled because visa holders committed crimes, abused the immigration system and celebrated the death of Charlie Kirk, among other reasons
The Independent WorldRescue crews and civilians in Colombia painstakingly searched through rubble Tuesday in the hopes of finding survivors trapped under debris after a powerful earthquake left thousands missing in doz…
PBS NewsHourBBC Mundo has gone to the site of Torres del Limonar, a collapsed building in Cali where rescue workers fight to free survivors.
BBC WorldOver the next 20 years, Russian authorities plan to resettle nearly 114,000 Russians in the occupied Ukrainian territories. Despite the grim circumstances, some people really are moving there. The …
Meduza (English)A fire near Highway 1 has spread, prompting evacuation orders across Monterey County.
The New York Times USAuthorities in Zimbabwe say at least 15 people have died and another 27 are missing after a ferry capsized on Lake Kariba
ABC News InternationalA former U.S. Marine who spent more than four years in a Russian prison and is believed to be seriously ill has been released and was on his way back to the United States. President Donald Trump an…
NBC NewsThe Iranian strikes that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan show how quickly Iran’s war-fighting skills have evolved, as the Pentagon runs low on interceptors.
The New York Times USThe intervention comes after Andy Burnham said he was "confident" the early release of PC Harper's killers could be prevented.
BBC PoliticsA newly reported Secret Service ruse to fly President Trump out of the NATO summit last month in Turkey amid an assassination threat from Iran is raising questions about the president’s security wh…
The HillAn overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba on Tuesday, killing at least 15 people and leaving 27 missing, the national disaster management agency said.
CBC WorldLucy Davis, who played Dawn Tinsley in the British version of “The Office” and had a starring role in “Shaun of the Dead,” said she incurable cancer.
NBC NewsThe National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is pulling its support from an Arctic climate and environment report it has helped with in the past. Rick Thoman, lead editor for the 2026…
The HillTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton (R) has intervened in a Dallas County surrogacy case involving an unborn baby with a severe heart defect, seeking to ensure the fetus receives life-saving medical …
The HillSales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed again in July as record prices and the highest mortgage rates in a year prove to be an insurmountable hurdle for many prospective homebuyers.
PBS NewsHourUS Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
BBC WorldRepresentative Angie Craig has benefited from nearly $10 million in spending from groups whose donors remain hidden, giving her an advantage in her Senate primary against Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan.
The New York Times USThe strongest temblor in years struck in a Pacific Coast region, killing over 100 people.
The New York Times WorldOur Rescue, formerly Tim Ballard’s Operation Underground Railroad, is latest firm to get lucrative no-bid contract to support unaccompanied minors
The Independent WorldA Stockholm migration court released a married Russian couple from custody after they were detained while on vacation in Sweden, the human rights organization Kovcheg reported.
Meduza (English)Serial sex offender Simon Levy went on to murder two women and rape a third after a series of disastrous decisions that left him free to roam the streets.
BBC News (Front page)Sen. John Cornyn (R-Texas) shared a post on Tuesday touting the effectiveness of vaccines following President Trump’s executive order seeking to decrease childhood vaccines and buck the standard or…
The HillVoters in Wisconsin are at the polls Tuesday to weigh in on a series of House elections. All eyes are on the 3rd Congressional District, where Democrat Rebecca Cooke is seeking her party’s nominati…
The HillAll five of Connecticut’s House members are running for reelection, but just one is facing a contested primary Tuesday. Democratic Rep. John Larson is facing off against former Hartford Mayor Luke …
The HillVoters in Minnesota are at the polls Tuesday to weigh in on primaries to decide the state’s next governor. Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D) holds a commanding lead in the Democratic primary to replace Gov. T…
The HillConnecticut Gov. Ned Lamont is on track to clinch the Democratic nod Tuesday as he seeks a third term as state’s executive this cycle. He faces one primary challenger: state Rep. Josh Elliott. Repu…
The HillVermont voters head to the polls on Tuesday to select the Democratic and Republican candidates for the Green Mountain State’s at-large congressional seat. Two-term Rep. Becca Balint (D-V.T.) is see…
The HillVermont voters are heading to the polls. The Green Mountain State has not voted for a Republican presidential candidate since 1988 and includes progressive Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-V.T.) in its deleg…
The HillSouth Carolina voters head to the polls on Tuesday for a special primary election to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on the November ballot. The crowded field includes the late senato…
The HillAlabamans in a handful of congressional districts are at the polls Tuesday for a series of postponed primary contests. Republican Gov. Kay Ivey called for special primaries in the 1st, 2nd, 6th and…
The HillLt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan and Rep. Angie Craig are duking it out in Tuesday’s Democratic primary for Minnesota Senate after Sen. Tina Smith (D) opted to retire. Flanagan, a progressive, notched the D…
The HillVoters in the Badger State are at the polls Tuesday to weigh in on the race to succeed Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D). Democratic socialist Francesca Hong, a state representative, leads the Democrat…
The HillMinnesota voters are at the polls Tuesday for a suite of House primary elections. There is just one open seat up for grabs this cycle, with Rep. Angie Craig (D-Minn.) of the 2nd Congressional Distr…
The HillFast & Furious: Hollywood Drift is currently undergoing technical rehearsals in LA amid scathing criticism from nearby residents
The Independent WorldThe lawsuit is the latest example of organizations pushing back on what they call the Trump administration’s efforts to undermine international law
The Independent WorldYemeni authorities said six people were killed by Iran-backed Houthi rebels attacking a vessel in the Bab el-Mandeb strait, while U.S. forces fired on a ship they said was trying to break a blockad…
PBS NewsHourThe Justice Department (DOJ) deployed staff to monitor polling sites in two of Minnesota’s largest counties during the state’s primary election on Tuesday. Around 20 people from the voting section …
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