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On the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, the author argues that President Trump is channeling the King of Great Britain by committing similar "usurpations" and that "We The People" must be vigilant in the upcoming midterm elections to prevent a "lame-duck" president from further abusing his power.
The owners of an independent Hong Kong bookshop have been released on bail two days after being arrested by national security police on suspicion of sedition and money laundering, the South China Morning Post has learned. A source familiar with the matter said the two owners of Hunter Bookstore – former district councillor for the now-disbanded Civic Party, Leticia Wong Man‑huen, 33, and a…
Fears over ‘huge community transmission’ as modelling predicts thousands of deaths in DRC by September The whereabouts of almost 300 people who have tested positive for Ebola in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is unknown, according to Africa’s top public health official. The humanitarian crisis amid the conflict in the affected areas means more than 1 million people are living in camps to…
Traffic police shut down the M-11 highway on June 26, the Russian Telegram news channel Ostorozhno Novosti reported. Officers stopped traffic in both directions on the toll road at around 10:00 a.m. Moscow time without explanation, eyewitnesses said. A traffic jam formed near the village of Kolomno in the Tver region.
Exclusive: New figures reveal that Israeli citizens are overwhelmingly dissatisfied with the US despite Trump previously claiming to have a ‘99 per cent’ approval rating in the country
A nine-year-old and five women were killed when Taleb Al-Abdulmohsen drove into the market in 2024.
Plus, World Cup fever, the EU referendum 10th anniversary, feeling the heat in Westminster, and cancer conversations Hard to believe, but in my 12 and a half years as the Guardian’s political sketch writer, I am about to embark on my seventh prime minister. There was a time when we Britons took the piss out of the Italians for their rapid turnover of prime ministers. Now the laugh is on us.…
In an interview with POLITICO, the Maryland governor said the country deserves more than Trump talking about himself for its 250th anniversary.
Col Dmytro Kozyura agreed to share state secrets and systematically disclosed classified information, prosecutors say.
The prime minister's resignation has fired the starting gun on the race to be in charge of the UK's finances.
The Russian Defense Ministry says it intercepted 660 Ukrainian drones overnight
A Hong Kong court has granted the guardianship of home-born baby Danny to social welfare authorities for three years after his parents were arrested on suspicion of child neglect. Danny’s father, Tsang Wai-bong, revealed on Friday that his two-month-old son would be under the Social Welfare Department’s care after the Juvenile Court granted the authorities’ application for a protection order at a…
Iran sits on the precipice of advancing to the knockout rounds, as the U.S. conducts new strikes.
PoliticoTrump accuses Tehran of 'foolish violation' of ceasefire after ships struck by drones in Strait of Hormuz
The Independent WorldStrike was in response to drone attack a day earlier on a commercial vessel The US military conducted strikes against Iran on Friday, Central Command said in a statement, adding that US air…
The Guardian WorldSurvivors raced the injured to hospitals in cars and pickup trucks as the death toll rose to 920 people. Hundreds more are believed to be missing or trapped under rubble. Two dozen countries are se…
The New York Times WorldA threat to all undocumented foreigners to leave the country by Tuesday has led many to set up street camps as they try to get out.
The New York Times WorldThe U.S. military said it conducted strikes against Iranian missile and drone storage sites and coastal radar locations on Friday, a day after Tehran struck a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Th…
The HillUS Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.
BBC News (Front page)Christina Norton is the new chief of staff at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, former officials said.
The New York Times USDeclan Rice returns to training but Reece James will miss England's final World Cup Group L match against Panama and could also be sidelined for a potential last-32 game with a hamstring injury.
BBC News (Front page)A new report by a Trump administration commission suggests replacing the idea of separating church and state with the idea of building bridges between them.
PBS NewsHourAnnouncement of strikes come after Donald Trump was asked if Iran would face consequences for attack in strait of Hormuz Sign up for the Breaking News US email Hayes went on: As national security a…
The Guardian WorldA Michigan couple have been charged with murder in connection with the death of their 7-year-old son, who was 255 pounds when he died, according to Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton
NBC NewsLabour accused the Conservatives of trying to "rewrite history" after making defence cuts while in power.
BBC PoliticsOusmane Dembélé scored a magnificent hat-trick, his first with Les Bleus, as France beat Norway 4-1 on Friday to finish top of Group I. Star striker Erling Haaland was one of several players rested…
France 24 EnglishFacing criticism from residents that it was not doing enough to help, the Venezuelan government said it had dispatched more than 100 heavy machines to clear debris.
The New York Times WorldThe Trump administration, Israel and Lebanon on Friday announced a trilateral framework aimed at kicking out Iran’s influence in the country through its support of the militant group Hezbollah and …
The HillThe U.S. Department of Education plans to transfer an office that helps people with disabilities find work to be controlled by the Department of Health and Human Services
The Independent WorldThe Pentagon says that the U.S. military has launched retaliatory strikes on Iran after a commercial vessel was hit in the Strait of Hormuz. Trump had teased a potential retaliation against Iran wh…
NBC News‘I’d be the Greatest Communist in History,’ the president wrote on Truth Social
The Independent WorldThe 68-strong team left Brize Norton airbase on Friday onboard an RAF plane carrying aid supplies.
BBC News (Front page)About 100 marchers demand transparency after Kohen Wiley was shot dead in a car outside a Walmart About 100 people gathered on Friday morning outside of the Walmart in rural Senatobia, Mississippi,…
The Guardian WorldFirefighters are using cellphone lights because of a flashlight shortage, and an overwhelmed hospital in the disaster zone is operating without running water, one doctor said.
The New York Times WorldU.S. Central Command said Friday afternoon American forces conducted strikes against Iran “as a powerful response” to Iran’s strikes Thursday against a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. President…
The HillThe assertion comes amid a raft of recommendations in a draft report of the Religious Liberty Commission
The Independent WorldMobile museums from controversial right-wing group feature AI-generated depictions of American historical figures
The Independent WorldDolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Elvis have performed on Opry and Ryman stages — but the storied venues may get a new owner
The Independent WorldAs thousands are trapped in the rubble and with time running out, some families facing the unimaginable got the outcome they were desperately hoping for.
NBC NewsEnvironmentalists and immigrant-rights advocates seek accounting of damage done by notorious detention center While they welcome the recent closure of the controversial Alligator Alcatraz migrant d…
The Guardian World‘Like Journalists, Honest Pollsters are very rare and hard to find,’ the 80-year-old president wrote on Truth Social
The Independent WorldFollowing high-profile primary victories by democratic socialists, some moderate Democrats are advocating a different course, highlighting tensions in the party.
The New York Times USU.S. President Donald Trump on Friday blamed Iran for carrying out a drone strike on a cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz, calling it a "foolish violation" of the ceasefire agreement with the Unite…
CBC WorldEn una salida defensiva de Irak, Ismaila Sarr aprovechá el error tras el pase de Camara para ampliar la ventaja en el segundo tiempo. El equipo senegalés aprovecha los desaciertos iraquíes para ase…
NBC NewsCrowds in the capital’s central business district fled as the crash sent debris falling into the streets below.
The New York Times WorldUS President Donald Trump threatened Friday to impose 100 percent tariffs on European countries that implement a digital services tax, even if it means canceling existing trade agreements.
France 24 EnglishIn tonight's programme, Togo’s switch to a parliamentary system is under scrutiny, after a regional court ruled the reforms: unconstitutional. Also once a jewel of Ethiopia’s tourism scene, Lake Ta…
France 24 EnglishExperts say move signals greater political interference into public health and will exacerbate opioid overdose crisis Health programs receiving federal funding must agree within days to new priorit…
The Guardian WorldThis move expands conservative efforts to embed Christian teachings within American classrooms
The Independent WorldTens of millions of Americans rely on the lake for resources and recreation
The Independent WorldIn January, Paigelynne Gonyea posted about the immigration surge in Minneapolis. This week, she was visited by ICE officials who claimed one of her posts had doxxed a federal agent.
NPR NewsLos noruegos tuvieron la oportunidad de acortar distancias, pero el arquero del AC Milan respondió a la altura.
NBC NewsOpenAI says its new AI product, called GPT-5.6 Sol, will only be initially available to a "small group of trusted partners" approved by the Trump administration. The move comes after OpenAI's rival…
CBC WorldOpenAI is restricting the release of its new AI model, GPT-5.6 Sol, at the request of President Donald Trump's administration
The Independent World‘Everyone's always said he's like the greatest dog,’ the pup’s proud owner said after his new-found fame
The Independent WorldNearly 100 groups focused on digital or kids safety are calling on House leaders to reject the latest version of a kids onine safety package, dubbed the KIDS Act, which could hit the House floor as…
The HillZelensky ordered the 40-day offensive after consulting the head of the Ukrainian security service
The Independent WorldRussia imported 5,170 metric tons of jet fuel from Belarus in May, nearly four times the volume recorded in May 2025, according to RBC, citing data from the Price Index Center (PIC).
Meduza (English)Ben Duckett has lost "five or six" kilograms since the Ashes - this is how he reaped the rewards with a century for England in the third Test against New Zealand.
BBC News (Front page)The Trump administration said it would commit aid, as it expands U.S. commercial interests in Venezuela beyond oil.
The New York Times WorldPresident signals intent to make national election about three House candidates in New York
The Independent WorldA mistrial was declared in the arson case against Jonathan Rinderknecht, who was accused of setting a brush fire that later became the deadly Palisades fire.
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