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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 remains of a U.S. soldier missing during military exercises in Morocco have been recovered in the Atlantic Ocean
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.
In her first comments since Labour's election defeats, the ex-deputy PM calls for bolder action from the prime minister.
A 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 PostMichal 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 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 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 WorldThe treasurer will deliver the 2026 federal budget later tonight. Follow the latest updates Federal budget 2026: what we know so far See all our Australia budget 2026 coverage Get our breaking news…
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 NewsIn today’s newsletter: Our policy editor on what Keir Starmer said, how his leadership challengers have reacted, and what lies ahead Good morning. Yesterday, Keir Starmer gave a speech which he hop…
The Guardian WorldA 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.
BBC News (Front page)The family of former WSL manager Matt Beard tell BBC Sport about the emotional burden of football management, and the changes they want to see.
BBC News (Front page)Officials from the nearly 60 countries signatory to the Antarctic Treaty are meeting in Hiroshima for annual discussions on protecting and managing the fragile region.
The Japan TimesSince the start of the current conflict, more than 20,500 Ukrainian children have been taken by Russia It looks like a typical teenager’s bedroom: football shirts on the wall, crumpled clothes on t…
The Guardian WorldHealth secretary’s soft-right credentials put him at a disadvantage even with reduced membership under Starmer UK politics live – latest updates “Country first, party second” is a mantra Keir Starm…
The Guardian WorldGordon Brown and Harriet Harman offer experience and political craft, but to reap the benefits, the PM himself will have to change There comes a time, in the dying days of a relationship, when you …
The Guardian PoliticsThe 28-year-old Iraqi Kurd has evaded arrest by operating under the alias “Kardo Ranya”.
BBC News (Front page)Every paper on Tuesday has dedicated its front page to the future of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership.
BBC News (Front page)Seventeen-year-old, previously charged over alleged extremist material, now faces additional charges relating to allegedly preparing for an attack Follow our Australia news live blog for latest upd…
The Guardian WorldAnti-graft agencies say Andriy Yermak suspected of participating in criminal group that laundered $10.5m in housing project, which he denies ownership in Ukrainian authorities have named Volodymyr …
The Guardian WorldZelensky says combat continues on frontline, two days after Putin claimed war was coming to an end
The Independent WorldSenator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa, a former national police chief, has sought refuge in the senate.
BBC WorldThe pop star is suing the electronics giant for more than $15 million, accusing it of using her image without authorization.
The New York Times USWildfire rips through Florida Everglades
NBC NewsFrench Defence Minister Catherine Vautrin and her British counterpart John Healey will co-chair a multinational meeting Tuesday on military plans to restore trade flows through the blocked Strait o…
France 24 EnglishMassive fire breaks out at North Dakota recycling plant
NBC NewsThe 18-year-old sprinter clocked a world record of 19.67 seconds in the 200m at Australia's championships in Sydney last month to underline his enormous potential.
The Japan TimesIsrael passes a law that permits the death penalty and public trials for those involved in the unprecedented Hamas-led attacks.
BBC WorldLabs of the American who tested positive found inconclusive
The Independent WorldThe health authorities are working to calm fears and contain the rare virus. Three passengers died after traveling on the ship, and several others fell ill or tested positive.
The New York Times WorldMs. Lake tried and failed to fire hundreds of Voice of America journalists and to cut funding for other federally funded news groups like Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty.
The New York Times USTwo states could try to squeeze companies' money out of politics by redefining the powers of corporations
The Independent WorldA video appearing to show a fast food worker in Southbridge, Massachusetts, contaminating food went viral last week
The Independent WorldPresident Emmanuel Macron has appointed a string of allies who will remain in critical state positions after next year’s presidential election, and who could thwart a far-right successor.
The New York Times 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 WorldAbsence of big US films heralds renewed focus on international cinema that underpins festival’s reputation For decades, Cannes has occupied a unique place in the cultural imagination – not just as …
The Guardian WorldHundreds of four-year-olds among ‘extremely overweight’ patients at 39 specialist centres since 2021 More than 6,000 children living with obesity, including hundreds as young as four, have required…
The Guardian WorldNearly two dozen countries are repatriating citizens who were aboard the MV Hondius, where three passengers died in a hantavirus outbreak.
The New York Times WorldThe U.S. economy is increasingly bifurcating, with high gas prices and employment issues hitting lower-income households, while the richest Americans enjoy tax cuts and a soaring stock market
The Independent WorldA Hong Kong couple have been spared a criminal conviction for storm chasing with their children during Super Typhoon Ragasa last year after prosecutors agreed to settle the case with a bind-over or…
South China Morning PostMarat Ganiev will instead be charged with attempting to pervert the course of justice over death of 19-year-old whose body was found in tip Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Ge…
The Guardian WorldDavid Malpass also said that Beijing's claim to be a developing nation is no longer credible.
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