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1st Lt Kendrick Lamont Key Jr was participating in military exercise among US, Nato allies and African countries A search team recovered the body of a US soldier who went missing near a cliff during a training exercise in Cap Draa, Morocco, the US army said on Sunday. Moroccan searchers found the remains on Saturday in the water within a mile (1.6km) of where the soldier went missing on 2 May,…
On Sunday, President Trump said federal agencies “must buy American” in a Truth Social post, doubling down on his push to prioritize the use of products manufactured, developed and produced in the United States. “ALL FEDERAL AGENCIES MUST BUY AMERICAN — NO EXCUSES! For decades, Washington politicians sent your Taxpayer Dollars overseas, and let Foreign…
Rep. Ted Lieu (D-Calif.) on Sunday called a recent Virginia Supreme Court ruling rolling back redistricting in the state “disgraceful,” saying the court “suckered the people of Virginia.” “So, what the Virginia Supreme Court did was not only wrong, it was disgraceful. They basically said, ‘Hey, Virginia, spend all this taxpayers’ money holding an election,…
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker (N.J.) said Sunday that the Supreme Court sent the country “backwards in time” by declaring Louisiana’s addition of a second majority-Black congressional district an unconstitutional racial gerrymander. The high court ruled last month, in a 6-3 decision along ideological lines, that Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act of 1965 only…
The BBC reports from the city of Ushuaia, where experts have been sent to investigate the origins of the outbreak.
Virginia Rep. Jennifer McClellan (D) on Sunday said “all options” are on the table for Democrats in the Old Dominion State as they respond to a ruling from the state Supreme Court that struck down their redistricting measure. The decision immediately eliminates four House seats that were expected to flip to the Democrats in midterm…
The UN human rights office condemns incident as "'appalling and emblematic of the dehumanisation of Palestinians" in the West Bank.
Israel has escalated attacks on Lebanon since Thursday, further unraveling a truce in its war with Hezbollah. Among those killed on Saturday was a 6-month-old infant, relatives said.
Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) on Sunday questioned the basis for the U.S. war against Iran, which recently stretched past its second month, saying “we’re going to be in a worse posture than we otherwise would be in if this war in Iran didn’t happen.” “Do you think that the U.S. would be able to defend,…
Insurgent parties like Reform U.K. surged at the polls this week. But the British electoral system wasn’t built for multiparty democracy.
President Trump on Sunday said Iran will be “laughing no longer” as he continues to hammer out the framework for a peace proposal with Tehran. “For 47 years the Iranians have been ‘tapping’ us along, keeping us waiting, killing our people with their roadside bombs, destroying protests, and recently wiping out 42,000 innocent, unarmed protestors,…
Some resorts enforce allocation rules from check-in to prevent people reserving loungers with towels in the holiday sunbed scramble.
American think tank claims Russian forces suffered net territorial loss last month for first time since 2024
The Independent WorldNations like Kenya are looking to scale up their ability to meet Africa's artificial intelligence needs. Recently, the likes of Zambia, Zimbabwe and most recently Ghana turned down deals to store c…
France 24 EnglishA total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.
BBC WorldDarren 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 Here are some…
The Guardian PoliticsFrom devolved parliaments in Scotland and Wales to councils and mayoralties in England, find out what happened in your area Elections mapped: how Labour lost ground in different directions Continue…
The Guardian PoliticsThere are calls to investigate the 16 March airstrike - which the UN says likely killed more - as a war crime.
BBC WorldUS president says Tehran’s peace proposal ‘totally unacceptable’ and ‘a piece of garbage’ Lebanon’s state-run National News Agency (NNA) reported this morning that six people were killed and seven …
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 WorldA Moscow court has sentenced TV Rain editor-in-chief Tikhon Dzyadko in absentia to eight years in prison on charges of spreading “false information” about the Russian military, the Russian Telegram…
Meduza (English)Chief secretary, Darren Jones, says PM is ‘listening to colleagues’ but will make own decisions on way forward UK politics live – latest updates One of Keir Starmer’s closest aides has declined to …
The Guardian WorldAs 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 USCountry with a population of just 2.5m credits investment in young athletes for its rise but this progress is under threat It was a fairytale ending to the World Athletics Relays in Gaborone. In th…
The Guardian WorldDay two of the Africa Forward summit in Kenya brings together leaders and top officials from more than 30 countries from across the continent as President Emmanuel Macron pitches a new French model…
France 24 EnglishA 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 WorldA Hong Kong merchant has pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of his wife and three daughters by burning charcoal in their public rental flat two years ago, saying he was “out of options” after s…
South China Morning PostLabs of the American who tested positive found inconclusive
The Independent WorldThree-time Olympic medallist Katie Archibald retires from cycling - despite being previously chosen for Scotland's 2026 Commonwealth Games team - having "fallen in love" with her new career as a nu…
BBC News (Front page)Eileen Wang, the mayor of Arcadia, has agreed to plead guilty and has resigned from her city position
The Independent 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 WorldThere is optimism even after Nigel Farage’s party swept to victory in many postindustrial areas – as radical progressives won more seats than ever James IV, King of Scots, never had to worry about …
The Guardian PoliticsTim 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 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 WorldBeijing 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 InternationalParis 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 EnglishA 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 WorldTuesday’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 PoliticsNigel 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 PostCalbee 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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