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 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. Plus Kenyan conservationists are working hard to boost the numbers 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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Live Updates: Britain’s Starmer Says He Will Not Resign
Prime Minister Keir Starmer vowed to continue in office as he met with cabinet members. Dozens of Labour Party lawmakers had urged him to step down after heavy losses in local elections.
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France pitches 'partnership of equals' as African summit enters second day
Ahead of the second day of the Africa Forward summit, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that it had raised 23 billion euros in investment on the continent. As France pitches a 'partnership…
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US passengers of hantavirus cruise ship being monitored in Nebraska
Two people are being monitored in Atlanta, 16 in Nebraska and another six passengers in Canada.
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Federal budget 2026 live updates: Jim Chalmers delivers Australia budget announcement and speech – latest news
Treasurer expected to announce changes to the capital gains tax discount when he delivers the 2026 federal budget later tonight. Follow the latest updates Federal budget 2026: what we know so far S…
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Keir Starmer tells cabinet he is not resigning amid growing pressure to stand down – UK politics live
PM tells crunch cabinet meeting a leadership challenge has not been triggered and he wants to ‘get on with governing’ Minister resigns from Starmer government with call for PM to quit Labour MP in …
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Middle East crisis live: Iran could enrich uranium to weapons grade if attacked, senior lawmaker warns
Ebrahim Rezaei says in social media post that the country could enrich its stocks of uranium to 90% and will review such a move in parliament The Iranian government has said that internet access wi…
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UK borrowing costs hit highest since 1998 amid Starmer uncertainty
Bond yields soar and pound falls against dollar as investors brace for potential Labour leadership change Business live – latest updates UK politics live – latest updates Long-term UK borrowing cos…
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Trump says the White House was a ‘s*** house’ before his renovations
President Trump said that First Lady Melania Trump told him not to use ‘foul language’ during his speech
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Putin let his desperation show with unexpected claim his war with Ukraine is ending
Putin is showing increasing signs of weakness while Ukraine is growing in confidence as the war turns Kyiv’s way, writes world affairs editor Sam Kiley
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Huge cuts to national disability insurance scheme aim to save more than $36bn in budget’s largest single measure
NDIS changes foreshadowed by health minister Mark Butler will drastically reduce access to the scheme, with nearly 700 staff positions to go at NDIA Federal budget 2026 LIVE updates: Australia gove…
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Iran-US war latest: Tehran threatens to accelerate nuclear weapon programme if Trump launches new strikes
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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At a glance: Starmer grapples with leadership crisis
The prime minister is fighting to stay on in No 10 as heavy election losses trigger a Labour revolt.
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100 million barrels lost every week Strait of Hormuz is shut, Saudi Aramco CEO says
Oil prices continued to climb on Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump said the ceasefire with Iran was "on massive life support". Meanwhile, the CEO of Saudi Aramco, the world's largest oil compan…
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Hantavirus latest: Health chief warns further cases linked to outbreak on cruise ship are expected
At least seven cases have been confirmed
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No sign of larger hantavirus outbreak, says UN health agency
The situation could still change and there might be more confirmed cases, warns the head of the World Health Organisation.
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Budget 2026 Australia: Jim Chalmers announces capital gains tax and negative gearing reform for housing
Labor’s ambitious and politically risky tax reform aims to help first home buyers and foster intergenerational fairness Federal budget 2026 LIVE updates: Australia government budget announcement an…
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AOC says Democrats shouldn’t trust Majorie Taylor Greene
When Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez singled out former Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene as an “antisemite” and a “bigot” in public remarks Friday, she rattled more than a few cages.
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US in closely guarded talks to open new bases in Greenland
It is seeking to open three bases in the south of the Arctic territory, according to multiple officials familiar with the talks.
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Iran War Updates: Long-Term Energy Crisis Looms as Trump Says Truce Is on ‘Life Support’
Iran 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.
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Three-day ceasefire ends with fresh wave of Russian attacks on Ukraine – Europe live
At least one person killed as Moscow launches drone strikes on energy facilities and apartments Over in Hungary, we are expecting the Magyar government to be fully confirmed in place later today (f…
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Australian paratrooper killed in mid-air collision during training exercise
Second soldier survives fall with minor injuries as training is halted pending investigation
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Watch: Emmanuel Macron joins Olympic marathon champion for morning run
Emmanuel Macron joined legendary Kenyan marathon runner Eliud Kipchoge for a morning jog on a visit to Nairobi on Monday (11 May).
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Green Party admits Polanski may have failed to pay council tax
The Green Party admits that its leader has, until recently, been living on a houseboat in London and may have failed to pay council tax.
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U.S. ambassador to Israel says Israel sent Iron Dome batteries, personnel to UAE
Israel sent Iron Dome anti-missile batteries and personnel to operate them to the United Arab Emirates to defend the country during the Iran war, the U.S. ambassador to the country said Tuesday.
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Uber Hong Kong warns proposed permit cap risks triggering 70% rise in fares
Uber Hong Kong has warned that a proposed cap of up to 15,000 ride-hailing permits could trigger a 70 per cent increase in fares and result in 40 per cent of peak-hour bookings being unsuccessful. …
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Starmer tells cabinet he will not quit without leadership challenge
Prime minister says process for challenging a leader has not been triggered and Labour should get on with governing • UK politics live – latest updates • Who are the main threats to Starmer’s leade…
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Indigenous Australians win record A$150m after billionaire mined without permission
The Yindjibarndi people had sought A$1.8bn compensation for cultural damage and economic loss.
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Labour MP in seat eyed by Burnham allies says she will not stand aside
Exclusive: Marie Rimmer backs Keir Starmer and deals blow to Greater Manchester mayor’s byelection hopes UK politics live – latest updates Andy Burnham’s hopes of returning to Westminster were deal…
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China Sought Access to Anthropic’s Newest A.I. The Answer Was No.
The latest artificial intelligence models from Anthropic and OpenAI are extending the United States’ lead over China and intensifying the rivalry between the countries.
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Tax cuts and cost of living help proposed by Labour-linked groups allied to Streeting and Burnham
With Starmer under growing pressure to resign, Growth and Tribune groups put forward ideas for policy revamps UK politics live – latest updates Groups connected to the health secretary, Wes Streeti…
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What to Watch in Tuesday’s Primaries in Nebraska and West Virginia
Democrats will choose a candidate in a House battleground in Nebraska, and an unusual Senate primary could decide the fate of Omaha’s “blue dot” vote.
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The War in Iran Is Another Blow to Russia’s Credibility. Or Is It?
Despite its long slog in Ukraine and the loss of former allies like Syria, Russia is benefiting from costly energy, a clever narrative and America’s own failure to achieve a quick victory.
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Former Congressman Barney Frank, Now in Hospice, Offers Democrats Frank Words of Advice
Mr. Frank speaks about the missteps of the Democratic Party and his hope for its future. “Frankly, if I weren’t dying, people wouldn’t be paying as much attention.”
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Texas Rainbow Crosswalk Ban Leads San Antonio to Paint Sidewalks Instead
After the state ordered the removal of rainbow crosswalks, San Antonio used colorful sidewalks to keep public pride symbols alive in the city.
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Russia Keeps Attacking U.S. Firms in Ukraine. The White House Is Silent.
Facilities tied to Coca-Cola, Cargill, Mondelez and others appear to have been deliberately hit. The Trump administration’s muted response has raised concerns.
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In Argentina, professors, students and university authorities march against Milei’s cuts
The academic community is protesting this Tuesday to demand that the executive comply with the law on education funding
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Southampton ask for more time over spying claims
Southampton request more time to conduct an internal review after being charged with spying on Championship play-off rivals Middlesbrough.
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‘Unprecedented’ global effort gives new name to polycystic ovary syndrome – and new hope to millions of women
Decades-long campaign powered by patient perspectives results in switch from PCOS – a name that caused confusion and undue suffering – to PMOS • What is PCOS, what are the symptoms and treatment, a…
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The Bahamas goes to polls in three-way battle with immigration a key issue
Rising cost of living such as high gas prices also a concern in election that will have record number of voters Voters in the Bahamas head to the polls on Tuesday in a hotly contested general elect…
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Hong Kong, mainland China spur surge in Asia-Pacific commercial property deals
Asia-Pacific’s commercial property investments surged in the first quarter, according to data tracked by analysts, as early signs of recovery in office and retail segments across Hong Kong and main…
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Inflation expected to jump to a 3-year high as Iran war continues to fuel rising prices
April inflation data is widely expected to show it has risen to a nearly 3-year high when the Consumer Price Index is released Tuesday.
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Tuesday’s primaries to set up key fall matchups in Nebraska
Tuesday’s primary elections in Nebraska will set the stage for November in a battleground House district, as well as a potentially competitive Senate contest, as Democrats try to win control of Con…
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The revolt against i-Ready: Private equity-backed company faces parent, teacher and student fury
A growing number of families and educators say they’re fed up with i-Ready’s personalized math and reading lessons, which feature repetitive cartoons and slow voice-overs.
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As Trump goes to China, what do Americans say about tariffs, Iran and world standing?
Most Americans see China as one of the United States' biggest rivals or adversaries, but largely as an economic threat, according to a new Chicago Council/NPR/Ipsos poll.
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She's trying to outrun pancreatic cancer. Breakthrough treatments give her hope
Pancreatic cancer is notoriously lethal. But new treatments mean that may be changing, and people with the disease now have more reason to hope than ever before.
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24 hours with 3 teenage birders: Welcome to the World Series of Birding
The three high-school birders, dubbed The Pete Dunnelins, have one day to count as many bird species across the state of New Jersey as physically possible. Here's what it takes.
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Trump goes to China as Iran war smolders
President Trump says he has a great relationship with President Xi. His trip to China will provide a temperature check.
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The clipping economy: How short-form video 'clippers' are overrunning the internet
Short-form clips of long interviews and shows are taking over the internet. But behind the sea of social media clips are marketplaces offering freelance clippers money per view.
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Drive 5 hours or fly 20 minutes? Remote towns suffer from lack of year-round flights
A federal program that pays airlines to operate in small and rural communities could have its budget cut in half, leaving parts of the country with no flight options.
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Bipartisan lawmakers push for ICE training on recognizing tribal IDs following stops of Native Americans
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is pushing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officers to undergo training to recognize tribal IDs following reports of Native Americans being wrongly de…
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