Trump’s ‘pool guy’ has his contract nearly doubled to $13M for ‘American flag blue’ paint job at Lincoln Memorial
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
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France woos Anglophone Africa at a summit in Kenya
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.
Group behind Trump-Epstein statue has a new DC monument - an arcade game that makes fun of the president
The group behind the project said the Trump administration has ‘gamified’ war
Welfare bill will not be included in government's King's Speech
It is understood that the government is not yet ready to propose a new parliamentary bill on welfare.
Terms on Trump Mobile site indicate that phones may never come
A gold-colored mobile phone bearing President Donald Trump’s name was announced in June 2025. But customers may never see it, according to the website.
Officials ask Supreme Court to restore Virginia voter-approved redistricting map
This battle gained momentum last year when President Donald Trump encouraged Republican-controlled states to redraw their electoral maps
This moderate Republican senator is already eyeing the exits 16 months into his term
Sen. John Curtis is looking at returning home to run for governor.
Trump assassination attempt suspect pleads not guilty
Trump assassination attempt suspect pleads not guilty
France arrests Tunisian suspected of planning 'jihad-inspired' attack in Paris
French has arrested a 27-year-old Tunisian man suspected of planning attacks "inspired by jihadism", the anti-terror prosecutor's office said on Monday. A source said he was targeting a Paris museum and members of the Jewish community.
Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion pill mifepristone
The order effectively blocks a federal appeals court's imposed restrictions from taking immediate effect
Democrats ask Supreme Court to halt a Virginia ruling blocking new congressional districts
Democrats on Monday filed an emergency appeal with the U.S. Supreme Court seeking to halt a Virginia ruling invalidating a ballot measure that would have given their party an additional four winnable U.S. House seats.
Fetterman says WHCA dinner shooting ‘not staged’ as poll shows 1 in 3 Democrats think it was
Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) on Monday shamed his party following a statistic that showed 1 in 3 Democrats believe the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner shooting was staged. “Assassinations + political violence are real. My party can’t be the tin foil hat brigade,” Fetterman wrote in a post on X. “I was there a table…
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Aid group says Libyan-linked vessels fired on a migrant rescue ship in the Mediterranean
Armed vessels linked to the Libyan coast guard opened fire on a humanitarian rescue ship Monday after it rescued about 90 migrants in the Mediterranean
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UK sanctions 9 people for alleged Iran-linked 'hostile activity'
The British government has sanctioned nine people and three organizations accused of hostile activities for Iran
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Venezuela's acting president defends country's territory and rejects Trump's 51st state remarks
Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodríguez tells journalists that her country has no plans to become the 51st U.S. state after President Donald Trump said he was “seriously considering” the move
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New gang violence in Haiti displaces hundreds of people
A new wave of gang violence in Haiti has forced hundreds of people to flee their homes, leaving them scattered along a road near the main airport
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Federal budget 2026 live updates: treasurer Jim Chalmers to present budget speech tonight – latest news
The treasurer will deliver the 2026 federal budget later tonight. Follow the latest updates Federal budget 2026: what we know so far See all our Australia budget 2026 coverage Get our breaking news…
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The ex-German chancellor and Putin’s ‘buddy’ who Russia want to mediate Ukraine peace talks
Schröder called Putin a ‘flawless democrat’ and took roles in Russian energy after leaving office
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South Korea roils market by floating ‘citizen dividend’ from AI gains
The benchmark Kospi sank as much as 5.1%, then pared losses after the influential policy adviser clarified he wanted to tap "excess tax revenue" generated from the AI boom.
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Xi Is Poised to Press Trump on Arms Sales to Taiwan
Beijing has called Taiwan the “core of China’s core interests.” Xi Jinping is likely to focus on getting President Trump to slow approval of more weapons for the self-governing island.
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Israeli lawmakers set up a special tribunal and allow for death penalty for Hamas-led 2023 attackers
Israeli lawmakers have approved a bill setting up a special tribunal that would try and have the authority to sentence to death Palestinians convicted of taking part in the 2023 Hamas-led attack th…
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Keir Starmer to face crucial cabinet meeting as ministers and MPs urge him to resign – UK politics live
PM on the brink with Yvette Cooper and Shabana Mahmood believed to be among those urging him to set out a timetable for departure Starmer on the brink as cabinet ministers urge him to quit Good mor…
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Uganda's longtime president will be sworn in for another term as his son emerges as de facto ruler
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has been in power for 40 years and will be inaugurated Tuesday for another five-year term
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What to know about Trump-Xi summit with trade, Taiwan and Iran on the agenda
Presidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are preparing for a summit, with both China and the U.S. emphasizing stable ties
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The EU’s commission chief is increasingly seen as too powerful
Sources say Ursula von der Leyen's working style is leading her broader campaign to revive the EU project to falter.
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Ligue 1: Ousmane Dembélé named player of the year for second straight year
Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé on Monday was named the Ligue 1 player of the year for the second year running. Paris Saint-Germain and RC Lens shared the main trophies.
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Two Critically Injured After Gunman Fires Into Traffic in Cambridge
As people fled their cars along the busy riverfront road, a state trooper and an armed civilian ran toward the gunman and exchanged fire with him.
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Over 72,000 Hongkongers hit as HKUST, PolyU among institutions in global Canvas hack
A global data leak involving learning platform Canvas has exposed the personal information of more than 72,000 students and staff across Hong Kong educational institutions, with authorities warning…
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Mother of Kumanjayi Little Baby asks politicians not to leverage child’s death: ‘My heart is broken into a million pieces’
Labor introduced condolence motions in parliament on Tuesday to honour the five-year-old who was allegedly murdered in Alice Springs last month Warning: This article contains references to Indigeno…
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Altar Boy Who Called Out Sexual Abuse in the Philippines Is Now a Lawyer for Victims
Michal Gatchalian dared to speak out against sexual abuse by a priest in the devoutly Catholic Philippines. He’s now a lawyer helping other victims.
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Thunder eke out sweep-sealing win over Lakers
Austin Reaves put up 27 points while Rui Hachimura added 25 points and eight rebounds for the Lakers, who head into the offseason with major changes possibly in store.
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It’s parliament, not Love Island: Queensland’s ministerial affair drama becomes a sordid distraction
Tuesday’s question time seemed more suited to prime time; full of sordid allegations, only the cast seems far less likable Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking ne…
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Israeli lawmakers set up tribunal, allow for death penalty for October 2023 attackers
The measure passed 93-0 in the 120-seat Knesset, or parliament, reflecting widespread support for punishing those found responsible for what was the deadliest attack in Israel's history.
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Craig Morton, former quarterback for Cowboys and Broncos, dies at 83
Craig Morton, who spent 18 years in the NFL and became the first quarterback to start the Super Bowl for two franchises — the Dallas Cowboys and Denver Broncos — has died. He was 83.
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British Steel nationalisation: what went wrong, and what happens now?
Keir Starmer’s plan for full state ownership marks latest chapter in Scunthorpe plant’s troubled history Full nationalisation of British Steel expected in king’s speech Nils Pratley: More questions…
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Here are three ways to keep Reform out of No 10 – and one of them starts with you | Daniel Trilling
Nigel Farage’s ascent to power is not inevitable, and his party’s success in the May elections will expose its major weaknesses There is no sugarcoating the fact that on the basis of last week’s el…
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Community service for pair in their 60s who had sex at Hong Kong pier
A woman and a man have been sentenced to community service by a Hong Kong court for committing sexual acts in the open at an outlying island pier last year. Saleswoman Ma Lai-hing, 62, and sailor N…
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Devers helps Giants pull away for victory over Dodgers
Rafael Devers opened the scoring with his fifth homer of the season, a leadoff shot the second inning against Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki.
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Iran war oil shortage forces Japan snack giant to use black-and-white packaging
Calbee to switch its brightly coloured packaging to black and white because war has disrupted supply of certain raw materials used in ink Japan’s biggest snack maker has been forced to use black-an…
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Europe exported spyware to human rights abusers, watchdog says
Human Rights Watch's findings indicate that European Union regulations introduced in 2021 to rein in exports of the technology are not being properly enforced.
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EU diplomats agree to sanction Hamas leaders and Israeli settlers
The unanimous decision by the European Union, agreed to on Monday, was sparked by growing outrage over the devastation in Gaza during the Israel-Hamas war.
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Tuesday briefing: Starmer’s ‘last chance’ speech and the possible challengers to his premiership
In today’s newsletter: Our policy editor on what Keir Starmer said, how his leadership challengers have reacted, and what lies ahead Good morning. Yesterday, Keir Starmer gave a speech which he hop…
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Iran-US war latest: Trump ‘considering military action’ after calling Tehran’s proposal ‘garbage’
A 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
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Last passengers leave virus-hit cruise ship as three more test positive
An American and a French national who have returned home have tested positive for hantavirus.
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Shady Shipping
The murkiness in the Strait of Hormuz reveals a darker side of global shipping: Some vessels don’t want to be found.
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Michigan groom jailed for killing best friend on wedding night as wife to be sentenced later
James Shirah, 24, was driving when his vehicle struck Terry Taylor Jr. in Flint, about an hour's drive northwest of Detroit
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Instructure Strikes Deal for Hackers for Return of Canvas Data
Instructure, which provides Canvas software to thousands of schools and universities around the world, did not say what it had given the hackers in exchange for the stolen data.
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Australian musician's US ban prompts apology from girlfriend over Trump post
Keli Holiday, one half of electronic duo Peking Duk, was detained at the US-Canada border on Friday.
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'Superhuman' managers shouldn't have to ask for help - Family of ex-Liverpool boss reflect on loss
The family of former WSL manager Matt Beard tell BBC Sport about the emotional burden of football management, and the changes they want to see.
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Emperor penguins in focus as Antarctic talks start in Japan
Officials from the nearly 60 countries signatory to the Antarctic Treaty are meeting in Hiroshima for annual discussions on protecting and managing the fragile region.
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Teen bedroom art installation shines spotlight on Ukraine’s stolen children
Since the start of the current conflict, more than 20,500 Ukrainian children have been taken by Russia It looks like a typical teenager’s bedroom: football shirts on the wall, crumpled clothes on t…
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Wes Streeting faces narrow road to Labour members’ favour
Health secretary’s soft-right credentials put him at a disadvantage even with reduced membership under Starmer UK politics live – latest updates “Country first, party second” is a mantra Keir Starm…
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Will Starmer’s old Labour tribute strategy rescue him from the abyss? Probably not, but there’s a logic to it | Gaby Hinsliff
Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman offer experience and political craft, but to reap the benefits, the PM himself will have to change There comes a time, in the dying days of a relationship, when you …
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BBC unmasks key people smuggler in network behind most small boat crossings
The 28-year-old Iraqi Kurd has evaded arrest by operating under the alias “Kardo Ranya”.
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The Papers: 'Cabinet turns on Starmer' and 'You have been murdered'
Every paper on Tuesday has dedicated its front page to the future of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership.
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Canberra teenager charged over allegedly planning ACT terror attack
Seventeen-year-old, previously charged over alleged extremist material, now faces additional charges relating to allegedly preparing for an attack Follow our Australia news live blog for latest upd…
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Zelenskyy’s ex-chief of staff accused in Ukraine corruption investigation
Anti-graft agencies say Andriy Yermak suspected of participating in criminal group that laundered $10.5m in housing project, which he denies ownership in Ukrainian authorities have named Volodymyr …
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Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky seeks ‘airport ceasefire’ but warns Putin has ‘no intention’ of ending war
Zelensky says combat continues on frontline, two days after Putin claimed war was coming to an end
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Ex-Philippine leader Duterte's drug war enforcer escapes ICC arrest
Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, a former national police chief, has sought refuge in the senate.
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Dua Lipa Sues Samsung Over Use of Her Image on TV Packaging
The pop star is suing the electronics giant for more than $15 million, accusing it of using her image without authorization.
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Wildfire rips through Florida Everglades
Wildfire rips through Florida Everglades
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Middle East war live: France, UK host Hormuz meeting as Trump says Iran truce ‘on life support’
French Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin and her British counterpart John Healey will co-chair a multinational meeting Tuesday on military plans to restore trade flows through the blocked Strait o…
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