The world should reject China’s latest maritime power grab
The U.S. and international community must immediately reject that claim. Otherwise, Beijing will interpret the silence as tacit acceptance.
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Elon Musk ordered to give deposition over alleged $1M voter giveaway fraud
A federal judge on Thursday ordered Tesla CEO Elon Musk to testify under oath in two cases where he is accused of defrauding voters in swing states before the 2024 general election. U.S. Magistrate Judge Susan Hightower of the Western District of Texas ordered Musk to sit for a deposition as part of a fraud…
Who's who from the Trump administration
While President Donald Trump himself hasn't attended a game yet during the World Cup, the rest of his administration has turned out in force at all three U.S. games so far. Lee Zeldin, administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency , is at the game in Inglewood. Zeldin has clashed with California officials over issues ranging from endangered species protections to clean-air rules , while…
U.S. missile moves in Japan send China clear message: A new era has arrived
The planned longer-term presence of a U.S. midrange missile system in Japan, combined with the fielding of other advanced weaponry, is complicating Chinese military planning.
59-year-old ‘King Kazu’ to continue playing with Fukushima United after extending loan deal
Miura, popularly known as "King Kazu," joined Fukushima on loan from Yokohama FC at the end of December and will remain with the J3 League club.
Britain and Switzerland break June temperature record as deadly heat wave grips Europe
The early summer heat wave has killed dozens, disrupted power supplies, and closed schools and cultural landmarks.
Apparent senior member of ‘Luffy’ crime ring detained in Manila
The Tokyo Summary Court has issued an arrest warrant for Hideharu Inoue, 56, on suspicion of theft.
Hormuz tolls ‘unacceptable,’ top U.S. envoy says after touring Gulf nations
Marco Rubio's comments came after Iran and Oman said earlier in the week that they were working toward an agreement to jointly administer the Strait of Hormuz.
Authorities investigate after worker fatally crushed by construction vehicle
Hong Kong’s labour authorities are investigating a fatal accident in which a worker died after being run over by a construction vehicle at a sports ground, suspending contractors concerned and the operation of all loadshifting machines at the site. Police received a report at about 8.58am on Friday that a man had been hit by a vehicle at Kowloon Bay Sports Ground on Kai Lok Street and was trapped…
Hong Kong’s big economic dreams: what’s the reality and where do the poor fit in?
In the first of a two-part series on the economy as Hong Kong marks 29 years since its return to Chinese rule, Denise Tsang and Vivian Au look at efforts at transformation, including the city’s bet on the Northern Metropolis, and the challenges ahead. Molly Lam lives alone in a public housing flat in Tsuen Wan but fear is a constant companion as she worries about losing her job. The restaurant…
Mamdani’s rent freeze passes for 1 million units
New York City’s Rent Guidelines Board on Thursday approved Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) two-year rent freeze proposal for 1 million rent-stabilized apartments. The 7-1 decision by the independent board, consisting of mayoral appointees, applies to rent-stabilized apartments in buildings constructed before 1974 and buildings with certain tax breaks. The rent freeze goes into effect starting Oct.…
Improper handling of secrets found at Cabinet Secretariat
Documents were stored inappropriately, such as being left in office drawers, instead of being kept in lockable safes, according to a report.
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The world's not big on the US. The World Cup might help.
Few people globally have confidence in President Donald Trump's leadership, according to a new poll.
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Brilliant Dembele hat-trick helps France see off Norway to top group
Ousmane Dembele's first-half hat-trick sees France soundly defeat a Norway side without Erling Haaland 4-1 to top Group I at the FIFA World Cup 2026.
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Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement after US-brokered talks
Previous ceasefires between Israel and Hezbollah have still seen near-daily cross-border strikes
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US conducts strikes on Iran after attack on cargo ship
US Central Command says it has struck missile and drone storage facilities and coastal radar positions.
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Iran-US war latest: US military carries out strikes on Iran after ships struck by drones in Strait of Hormuz
Trump accuses Tehran of 'foolish violation' of ceasefire after ships struck by drones in Strait of Hormuz
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Burkina Faso ruling junta cuts diplomatic ties with ex-ruler France
Burkina Faso's military junta on Friday cut diplomatic ties with former colonial power France, accusing Paris of acting against its interests and backing subversive networks and militants in the Sa…
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This major US lake just hit its lowest summer level ever. Here’s why you should be concerned
Tens of millions of Americans rely on the lake for resources and recreation
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Venezuela Live Updates: Hospitals Overwhelmed as International Rescue Teams Arrive
Survivors 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…
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Senators call for the military healthcare program to cover autism therapy as a basic benefit
Less than 24 hours after NBC News reported on members of the military and retirees facing roadblocks in getting coverage for critical therapies for children with autism, Sens.
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Trump is so mad his late-night snack obsession was revealed he’s issued a new White House edict: report
Trump allegedly barred staff from talking about a new book that paints an unflattering picture of the president
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As Foreign Aid Arrived, Many Venezuelans Asked: ‘Where is Our Military?’
The nation’s armed forces seemed to arrive late into the emergency response — with an emphasis on controlling traffic, even as bodies remained buried under rubble.
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A floating convenience store appears in Toronto
“Global Convenience,” an art installation honoring the city’s role as a World Cup host, is a near-perfect replica of a corner shop. Someone got stranded after swimming out to it last week.
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Home secretary sought to restrict minister’s access to papers as she calls for his sacking
Row between Shabana Mahmood and Mike Tapp broke out after he wrote unauthorised article about immigration A rift between Keir Starmer and Shabana Mahmood has deepened after it emerged the home secr…
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US military strikes Iran in response to attack on cargo ship, Pentagon says – live
Announcement 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…
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‘Pride Match’ Celebration Proves Awkward for Iran-Egypt Game in Seattle
Although homosexuality is illegal in both countries, their World Cup game has been designated a “Pride Match” by Seattle’s organizing committee to mark the month celebrating the L.G.B.T.Q. community.
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A day after Alito's testy response to Sotomayor's dissent, court says it was a 'misunderstanding'
During Supreme Court opinions Thursday, Justice Samuel Alito, who wrote the majority opinion in an asylum case, appeared to rebut Justice Sonia Sotomayor, who wrote the dissent. The move was highly…
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World Cup 2026: Senegal crush 10-man Iraq to remain in hunt for knockout spot
Senegal kept their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup knockouts alive with a 5-0 win over Iraq on Friday as they finished third in Group I behind France and Norway.
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Venezuela earthquakes kill 920 people as families desperate for news
Hundreds are still feared trapped under the rubble, as international rescue teams start to arrive.
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Tackling the Politics of the World Cup
The soccer tournament has brought a flood of political story lines.
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2026 isn’t the first time Christians have tried to claim the US as their own
More often than not, the insistence that the U.S. is ‘one nation under God’ is not a triumphant statement of success
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Pete Buttigeig says he was targeted by false abuse allegation in Michigan
The former transportation secretary and Indiana mayor was not allowed to have contact with his twins for 24 hours as the investigation unfolded.
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The World Cup game the White House cares most about today
Iran sits on the precipice of advancing to the knockout rounds, as the U.S. conducts new strikes.
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Désiré Doué marca el 1-4 definitivo para Francia en la goleada sobre Noruega
El futbolista del PSG apareció en el área para rematar de cabeza y liquidar el resultado para una Francia que es más favorita que nunca en el Mundial 2026.
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US says it struck Iran targets after attack on cargo ship on the strait of Hormuz
Strike 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…
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Migrant Camps Swell in South Africa Amid Growing Anti-Immigrant Threats
A 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.
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Trump’s religious liberty report calls for building ‘bridges’ between church and state
A draft final report from President Trump’s Religious Liberty Commission released Friday calls for “building bridges between church and state,” a reversal of a long-standing U.S. legal principle. “…
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US strikes Iranian missile, radar sites after Tehran hits cargo ship
The 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…
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Bill Pulte Picks G.O.P. Election Operative for Spy Agency Job
Christina Norton is the new chief of staff at the Office of the Director of National Intelligence, former officials said.
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James injury concerns grow but Rice returns
Declan 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.
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WATCH: Trump receives report from Religious Liberty Commission in the Oval Office
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.
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Conservatives offer tax incentive as part of 50,000 reservist pledge
Labour accused the Conservatives of trying to "rewrite history" after making defence cuts while in power.
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World Cup 2026: Dembélé scores sensational hat-trick as France beat Norway to top group
Ousmane 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…
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In Venezuela’s Rubble, Listening for Whispers And Longing for Help
Facing 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.
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Iliman Ndiaye sentencia el 5-0 con un cohete de derecha desde fuera del área
El pase de Pape Gueye a los pies del área, le permite a Ndiaye disparar de pierna derecha un potente remate que termina venciendo la portería contraria y culmina una goleada ante Irak.
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US, Israel, Lebanon announce framework agreement, boxing out Iran
The 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 …
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‘Not the right place to go’: Republicans plot to stop RFK Jr. from taking over special education
The 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
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U.S. strikes Iran after attack on commercial vessel in Strait of Hormuz
The 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…
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‘They will kill your people’: Trump warns of ‘godless Communists’ in 400-word Red Scare manifesto
‘I’d be the Greatest Communist in History,’ the president wrote on Truth Social
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UK search team joins Venezuela earthquake rescue effort
The 68-strong team left Brize Norton airbase on Friday onboard an RAF plane carrying aid supplies.
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‘Release the footage’: Mississippi protest over police killing of one-year-old
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,…
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Pape Gueye repite: doblete para darle 4-0 a Senegal ante Irak
Ndiaye bajó la pelota de cabeza al borde del área después de una jugada ofensiva, y Pape Gueye aprovechó de zurda para vencer de nuevo al portero de Irak y conseguir su doblete en pocos minutos en …
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The Venezuela Earthquakes Hit a Health System Already in Crisis
Firefighters 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.
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Live updates: US strikes Iran hours after Trump says drone attack broke ceasefire
U.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…
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Pape Gueye amplía la ventaja para Senegal con un zurdazo potente
Apenas terminaba Senegal de celebrar su segundo tanto cuando Gueye desde fuera del área, apenas ingresando y con la asistencia de Sarr, venció al arquero iraquí con un potente zurdazo, para imponer…
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Trump commission calls for building bridges between church and state
The assertion comes amid a raft of recommendations in a draft report of the Religious Liberty Commission
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AI-generated George Washington run by conservative PragerU is featured on Trump’s ‘Freedom Truck’ as it tours US
Mobile museums from controversial right-wing group feature AI-generated depictions of American historical figures
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Owners of Nashville’s famed Grand Ole Opry could put historic venue up for sale
Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash and Elvis have performed on Opry and Ryman stages — but the storied venues may get a new owner
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Agony, then ‘a miracle’: Venezuelan families describe reuniting with rescued loved ones
As thousands are trapped in the rubble and with time running out, some families facing the unimaginable got the outcome they were desperately hoping for.
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Call for inquiry into Alligator Alcatraz’s ‘abuse of Everglades’ despite closure
Environmentalists 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…
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Trump boasts about his 65% approval rating - except that no poll shows it that high
‘Like Journalists, Honest Pollsters are very rare and hard to find,’ the 80-year-old president wrote on Truth Social
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