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South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa has rejected calls to quit despite an impeachment committee being set up to reinvestigate allegations that he hid the theft of cash stashed in his sofas.
Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry (R) said his state should be “unshackled from the decades of litigation” after a notable Supreme Court decision involving the Pelican State that limited the scope of part of the Voting Rights Act. “Our voters are tired of it. I mean, does not Louisiana deserve some clarity?” Landry said in an…
President Trump’s odds of facing a midterm election revolt over the economy may hinge on whether a vulnerable U.S. job market can withstand the conflict in Iran. The April jobs report, released Friday, defied expectations with a gain of 115,000 new workers and a stable unemployment rate at 4.3 percent. After more than a year of steep…
The last evacuees disembarked in the Canary Islands, and a smaller crew is now en route to Rotterdam, where the ship will be disinfected, officials said.
Keir Starmer kicked off the day with a speech aimed at persuading MPs against launching any kind of leadership challenge. By lunchtime, Angela Rayner was speaking at the CWU conference calling for Andy Burnham to return. In the afternoon the list of MPs calling on him to resign was slowly creeping up but no challenge has materialised. Why is the Labour party in such a muddle over Starmer?…
A Tennessee doctor is practicing reproductive medicine aligned with his Christian faith. His clinic draws patients nationwide who are concerned over the moral issues that surround in vitro fertilization.
Black residents, who make up 25 percent of Fayette County, Tenn., won a new electoral map last year to change an all-white board of commissioners. They worry the Supreme Court’s ruling could threaten that.
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. said the U.S. has the hantavirus “under control.” During Monday’s press conference in the Oval Office about mental health, a reporter asked President Trump whether he regretted withdrawing from the World Health Organization (WHO) in light of the hantavirus-stricken cruise ship that had more than a…
As the world saw with COVID-19, the only thing that spreads faster than a virus is misinformation, and Hantavirus is no exception. Despite only a few confirmed cases, conspiracy theories have swirled on social media falsely claiming Hantavirus is a planned pandemic, or a ploy to disrupt the US midterm elections. Others alleged it's a "bioweapon" created by big pharma to “poison” people or even…
Some experts have said U.S. authorities were slow to respond, but President Donald Trump said he thought the response was, "I think fine."
Exclusive voting data shows that, despite Eurovision’s assurances, an Israeli campaign could easily have influenced last year’s contest.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced he will not resign despite an impeachment committee being set up to reinvestigate allegations of serious misconduct
Closed-circuit television caught images of Sen. Ronald dela Rosa dashing down hallways and up emergency stairwells to evade arrest.
The Japan TimesUS president says Tehran’s peace proposal ‘totally unacceptable’ and ‘a piece of garbage’ A ceasefire meant to facilitate peace talks between Washington and Tehran came into effect in April. It has…
The Guardian WorldTreasurer Jim Chalmers will deliver the 2026 Australian federal budget later tonight. Follow the latest updates Federal budget 2026: what we know so far See all our Australia budget 2026 coverage G…
The Guardian WorldPremium editions of Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! cost up to $250 but some say signatures are unnaturally identical Liza Minnelli fans who bought signed copies of her memoir are seeking refunds be…
The Guardian WorldTim Cook and Elon Musk, among other tech CEOS, will accompany the US president on a trip to China Donald Trump is heading to China this week. If his guest list is any clue, he wants to discuss tech…
The Guardian WorldA pledge from a meat association in Tianjin to buy deforestation-free beef is challenging a long-held assumption among Brazilian farmers that China cares only about price.
The Japan TimesDarren Jones says the prime minister is ‘listening to colleagues’, and does not rule out PM announcing resignation timetable Starmer on the brink as cabinet ministers urge him to quit Beth Rigby , …
The Guardian WorldBBC Sport F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions.
BBC News (Front page)Party says leader has ‘immediately taken steps’ to pay any tax owed after ‘unintentional mistake’ The Green party leader, Zack Polanski, has admitted he may have failed to pay the correct council t…
The Guardian WorldIn a first since these meetings started in the 1970s, this move reflects a change in France's thinking.
BBC WorldPwC warned the drop in confidence would only get worse as energy and food costs are set to skyrocket
The Independent WorldPresidents Xi Jinping and Donald Trump are preparing for a summit, with both China and the U.S. emphasizing stable ties
ABC News InternationalTrump Mobile phone release date remains uncertain
NBC NewsDip in credit card spending in April, particularly on travel, suggests Britons preparing for harder times amid Iran war fallout Households cut back on their spending in April at the fastest pace in…
The Guardian WorldDefense attorney said that Woods has a constitutional right to privacy when it comes to his prescription medications
The Independent WorldProsecutors say a 17-year-old boy has been arrested in Hamburg, Germany, on suspicion of planning an attack
ABC News InternationalArmed vessels linked to the Libyan coast guard opened fire on a humanitarian rescue ship Monday after it rescued about 90 migrants in the Mediterranean
ABC News InternationalThe British government has sanctioned nine people and three organizations accused of hostile activities for Iran
ABC News InternationalVenezuela’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
ABC News InternationalA 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
ABC News International🎞️ Did you know that the world’s most famous film festival was born from a political dispute with Fascist Italy? 🎥 Created in response to censorship and propaganda, #Cannes became a symbol of art…
France 24 EnglishSchröder called Putin a ‘flawless democrat’ and took roles in Russian energy after leaving office
The Independent WorldThe 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.
The Japan TimesThe ministry plans to urge such portal site operators to lower their fees, as part of plans to increase the amount of donated funds made available to local governments.
The Japan TimesBeijing 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.
The New York Times WorldIsraeli 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…
ABC News InternationalUgandan President Yoweri Museveni has been in power for 40 years and will be inaugurated Tuesday for another five-year term
ABC News InternationalSources say Ursula von der Leyen's working style is leading her broader campaign to revive the EU project to falter.
The Japan TimesParis 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.
France 24 EnglishAs 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.
The New York Times USA 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…
South China Morning PostLabor 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…
The Guardian WorldMichal Gatchalian dared to speak out against sexual abuse by a priest in the devoutly Catholic Philippines. He’s now a lawyer helping other victims.
The New York Times WorldAustin 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.
The Japan TimesTuesday’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…
The Guardian WorldThe 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.
NPR NewsCraig 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.
NPR NewsKeir 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…
The Guardian WorldNigel 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…
The Guardian PoliticsA 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…
South China Morning PostRafael Devers opened the scoring with his fifth homer of the season, a leadoff shot the second inning against Dodgers starter Roki Sasaki.
The Japan TimesCalbee 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…
The Guardian WorldHuman Rights Watch's findings indicate that European Union regulations introduced in 2021 to rein in exports of the technology are not being properly enforced.
The Japan TimesThe 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.
NPR NewsA 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 WorldAn American and a French national who have returned home have tested positive for hantavirus.
BBC WorldThe murkiness in the Strait of Hormuz reveals a darker side of global shipping: Some vessels don’t want to be found.
The New York Times WorldJames Shirah, 24, was driving when his vehicle struck Terry Taylor Jr. in Flint, about an hour's drive northwest of Detroit
The Independent WorldInstructure, 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.
The New York Times USKeli Holiday, one half of electronic duo Peking Duk, was detained at the US-Canada border on Friday.
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