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A group of seven Democrats sent a letter on Monday to House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Chair James Comer (R-K.Y.), asking him to issue subpoenas pursuant to an investigation into “suspicious” trades on prediction markets relating to the war with Iran. Democratic Reps. Maggie Goodlander (N.H.), Sara Jacobs (Calif.), Seth Magaziner (R.I.), Seth Moulton…
The coffee might be poured by a human hand, but behind the counter something far less traditional is calling the shots at an experimental cafe in Stockholm.
DAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 41 SPENDING SPECIFICS: Crucial state budget details — including aid for New York City, the structure of a surcharge on high-value second homes and the contours of major pension changes — are yet to be fully ironed out. Gov. Kathy Hochul last week announced a "general agreement" for a $268 billion spending plan — but without specifics on many items. The closed-door…
British prime minister Keir Starmer said he would introduce legislation this week to give the government powers to take full ownership of British Steel in Scunthorpe, the last plant in the UK that can make steel from scratch. Last year the government seized control of the steelworks from its Chinese owner to stop the potential closure of the blast furnaces. Plus, French farmers dump manure near…
Parliament passed a new law that paves the way for military trials for hundreds of Palestinians suspected of taking part in the 2023 attack that ignited the two-year war in Gaza.
An American and a French national who have returned home have tested positive for hantavirus.
EU alignment, welfare cuts, energy independence - here is a full rundown of the government's planned new laws.
Virginia Democrats asked the Supreme Court on Monday to restore their new congressional map that would give the party up to four House pickup opportunities in the midterms. In an emergency appeal, state officials insisted Virginia’s top court committed “judicial defiance” by blocking the map last week. The court ruled Democrats hadn’t followed the proper procedures before voters approved the new…
Kimmel aired a rerun on David Letterman’s last show on “The Late Show" in 2015.
High schoolers were throwing a party after prom Saturday night when shots rang out, according to reports
The president said the project could be done for $1.5 million. No-bid contracts show a Virginia company was paid more than $13 million
In tonight's edition, French President Emmanuel Macron urges investment in Africa as he co-hosts an economic summit in Kenya. Also, we take a closer look at the cost of some of the deeply rooted misperceptions and clichés about Africa still clinging on in societies. And Kenyan conservationists are working hard to boost the number of the critically endangered Bongo antelope.
Labs of the American who tested positive found inconclusive
The Independent WorldZelensky says combat continues on frontline, two days after Putin claimed war was coming to an end
The Independent WorldDavid Malpass also said that Beijing's claim to be a developing nation is no longer credible.
BBC WorldA ceasefire was set up for peace talks between Iran and the US - but with Trump rejecting Iran's response on Sunday there are fears fighting could resume
The Independent WorldTreasurer says housing market ‘isn’t working’ and tax system around it is ‘out of whack’. Follow the latest updates Federal budget 2026: what we know so far See all our Australia budget 2026 covera…
The Guardian WorldThe result left 17th-placed Spurs on 38 points with West Ham on 36 after 36 games.
The Japan TimesThe 2026 draft class is considered to have multiple potential stars, setting the stage for some drama atop the June 23-24 event in New York.
The Japan TimesThe European Union says thousands of children have been stripped of their Ukrainian identity and culture, given Russian passports and put up for adoption.
France 24 EnglishOver 70 Labour MPs have publicly urged the PM either to resign immediately or set out a timetable to stand down.
BBC PoliticsFernando Mendoza is a ‘big fan’ of the Trump administration, the president claimed
The Independent WorldThe 2000 terrorism case has been going on for so long that the parents of fallen sailors and shipmates who survived the attack have died.
The New York Times USThe president hopes this visit will unlock a series of business deals and purchase agreements with Beijing
The Independent WorldThe purge Xi Jinping has inflicted on the military elite shows one of the worst political crises of his 13 years in power.
The Japan TimesChinese manufacturers of electric vehicles, batteries and solar panels have been wooing nations looking to wean themselves off costly fuel imports.
The Japan TimesThe 11th head of the Ohi ware school of ceramics believes his craft can only survive if history is a set of guidelines, not laws.
The Japan TimesTwenty-seven cruise ship workers, including some from the Disney Cruise Line, were deported after having engaged with child pornography, U.S.
NBC NewsThe National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska is now the temporary home for many of the Americans who had been passengers on the MV Hondius.
The New York Times USAt the center of the latest indictment is a photo Comey posted to social media last year of seashells on the beach that read out ‘86 47’
The Independent WorldThe pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.
BBC WorldThe Taiwanese government expressed its intention to participate in ceremonies in both cities last year and did so for the first time.
The Japan TimesCEO Masayoshi Son is considering a multibillion-dollar investment in the country as part of SoftBank's broader buildout of artificial intelligence infrastructure.
The Japan TimesThe group is endorsed by both party heavyweights who backed her in last year's presidential election and those who ran against her.
The Japan TimesNet revenue at Goldman Sachs' local brokerage arm rose 10% to ¥125.5 billion ($800 million) in the 12 months to Dec. 31, spurred by securities trading business.
The Japan TimesBut the prosecution of Ms. Duterte, who has become the archrival to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr., is likely to fail again in the Senate.
The New York Times WorldOfficials in Laredo, Texas, said at least one of the six people found inside the Union Pacific Railroad boxcar was from Mexico as investigators worked to identify the others.
The New York Times USDozens of Labour Party leaders called on Prime Minister Keir Starmer to leave office, and several government aides announced their resignations.
The New York Times WorldThe company said Monday that it intends to begin production at the new plant, in the western Indian state of Maharashtra, in the first half of 2029.
The Japan TimesTrump has taken to asking friends and acquaintances about which of his top lieutenants should carry the GOP flag in the next presidential race
The Independent WorldCritics raised concerns over press freedom after The Journal disclosed receiving subpoenas related to an article on deliberations on the risks of military action in Iran.
The New York Times USFarrer byelection win casts shadow over 2026 federal budget as government signals it’s alive to populist rightwing threat Federal budget 2026 LIVE updates: Australia government budget announcement …
The Guardian WorldTsuyoshi Oyama is suspected of stealing a total of ¥135 million from ATMs in Tokyo's Chuo Ward.
The Japan TimesPutin suggests former German chancellor Gerhard Schroder could help mediate peace talks but many European leaders rejected the idea
The Independent WorldIran defended its demands for a peace deal and President Trump called them “garbage.” Mr. Trump said he wanted to suspend the federal gasoline tax, which would require congressional approval.
The New York Times WorldAditya Chakrabortty on the Labour leader’s predicament – and if he may be the last prime minister of the two-party system In these highly polarised times, dunking on the prime minister – and this P…
The Guardian WorldMeta, the parent of Facebook and Instagram, is failing to stop scammers who repeatedly buy ads on the platforms to target seniors with scams, a new report says.
NBC NewsThis live blog is now closed. Sign up for the Breaking News US email Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump reiterated that Iran’s peace proposal was “just unacceptable”. The president wen…
The Guardian WorldTransportation and communications made up the biggest drag on spending in March, while food, utilities and clothing also weighed on the figure.
The Japan TimesThe Green Party admits that its leader has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax.
BBC PoliticsSince the U.S. captured former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro on January 3, U.S. President Donald Trump has boasted of controlling the oil-rich Caribbean country.
The Japan TimesThe G.O.P. has seized an edge on redistricting thanks to two court rulings, and it has more room to maneuver for extra seats before the midterms.
The New York Times USAt least two people were injured in Cambridge shooting
NBC NewsThe court action marks the latest escalation of controversy over the site, and comes amid recent tensions between Trump and members of his administration and Pope Leo XIV.
The Japan TimesThe imperial family has long-established relationships with the royal families of the two European countries.
The Japan TimesResearchers have been working for decades on brain-computer interfaces to help those suffering from paralysis, blindness and hearing loss.
The Japan TimesA deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship has revived bitter memories of the emergence of COVID-19, but health experts say the two viruses are very different.
The Japan TimesA deal with New Zealand would build on an agreement Tokyo recently signed with Canberra to build the first three of 11 Mogami-class ships planned for Australia.
The Japan TimesEileen Wang, 58, mayor of Arcadia, agreed to plead guilty over the felony count brought by the justice department Eileen Wang, the mayor of a southern California city, resigned suddenly on Monday a…
The Guardian WorldTen people have been injured in a crash involving a truck and a bus outside a shopping centre in Hong Kong’s Kwun Tong. Police said they received a report of the crash in Sau Mau Ping at about 6.20…
South China Morning PostPresident Trump on Monday floated Vice President Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio as a “dream team” ahead of the 2028 presidential election, polling attendees of a White House event on who …
The HillThe U.S. Coast Guard has taken possession of the sailboat owned by the American man whose wife disappeared in the Bahamas last month, an official said.
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