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Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) claimed that Supreme Court Justice Chief John Roberts will join the ranks of “infamous” high court justices over a recent decision that weakened the Voting Rights Act. “I never thought I would see the day that the United States Supreme Court would be so openly partisan with what it’s been doing,”…
A nationwide chocolate bar recall has expanded once again.
Red states in the South are seeking to advance the GOP’s goal of keeping the House majority this fall by redrawing their congressional maps in the wake of a landmark Supreme Court ruling that reignited the redistricting arms race. Tennessee Republicans approved a new map on Thursday that threatens to unseat the state’s lone House Democrat after the high court’s ruling, which declared Louisiana’s…
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Hong Kong’s smaller grocers are bracing for pressure amid a fresh wave of price cuts by supermarkets and big retail chains, but some economists say their “neighbourhood connection” could help them stay afloat. A lawmaker also said it was unlikely the big local chains would monopolise the market citing strong competition from online shopping platforms. The latest price war erupted ahead of…
New results from The POLITICO Poll show Democrats are worried about voter suppression while Republicans are worried about voter fraud.
The party held a rally on Saturday and spontaneously belted out the Welsh national anthem.
The British military took critical medical supplies to Tristan da Cunha, a tiny British archipelago where authorities have identified a suspected hantavirus case.
The U.S. Navy’s blockade continued to intercept ships trying to leave or enter Iranian ports, while fear of Iranian attacks kept other ships from attempting passage through the narrows.
The former owner of a Hong Kong bakery chain that went out of business has died after chasing a suspected thief and falling from an industrial building, the South China Morning Post has learned. The force received a report at around 5.15pm on Sunday from a man who said he had spotted someone stealing cables at the Kimball Industrial Building in Kwun Tong. The caller was a worker at a bakery…
Rescuers searching the hazardous slopes of Mount Dukono on Indonesia’s remote island of Halmahera have found the bodies of two Singaporean hikers two days after they were caught in a volcanic eruption
Hong Kong researchers say they are developing what would be the world’s first AI app that detects intoxication through real-time Cantonese voice analysis, helping users decide whether they are fit to drive after drinking. A team from the Hong Kong Metropolitan University (HKMU) said on Sunday that the self-assessment tool could not only help safeguard road safety but also potentially monitor…
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 TimesHealth 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 PoliticsGordon 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)Treasurer says housing market ‘isn’t working’ and tax system around it is ‘out of whack’. Follow the latest updates Federal budget 2026: what we know so far See all our Australia budget 2026 covera…
The Guardian WorldEvery 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 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 USKeli Holiday, one half of electronic duo Peking Duk, was detained at the US-Canada border on Friday.
BBC News (Front page)Wildfire rips through Florida Everglades
NBC NewsUS President Donald Trump warned that Tehran's rejection of his administration's demands meant the already tenuous ceasefire is now "unbelievably weak", and called Iran's counter-offer 'garbage'. M…
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 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 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.
BBC WorldWhile Meiji struggled in Japan to sell its crunchy, chocolate-filled biscuit snacks first introduced in 1987, Hello Panda had a completely different trajectory overseas.
The Japan TimesSchröder called Putin a ‘flawless democrat’ and took roles in Russian energy after leaving office
The Independent 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 WorldPresident Trump on Monday encouraged South Carolina Republicans to be “bold” and “courageous” ahead of a vote on redistricting after Tennessee Republicans approved a new map that threatens to unsea…
The HillThe result left 17th-placed Spurs on 38 points with West Ham on 36 after 36 games.
The Japan TimesThe 2026 draft class is considered to have multiple potential stars, setting the stage for some drama atop the June 23-24 event in New York.
The Japan TimesThe European Union says thousands of children have been stripped of their Ukrainian identity and culture, given Russian passports and put up for adoption.
France 24 EnglishFernando Mendoza is a ‘big fan’ of the Trump administration, the president claimed
The Independent WorldThe 2000 terrorism case has been going on for so long that the parents of fallen sailors and shipmates who survived the attack have died.
The New York Times USThe president hopes this visit will unlock a series of business deals and purchase agreements with Beijing
The Independent WorldThe purge Xi Jinping has inflicted on the military elite shows one of the worst political crises of his 13 years in power.
The Japan TimesChinese manufacturers of electric vehicles, batteries and solar panels have been wooing nations looking to wean themselves off costly fuel imports.
The Japan TimesThe 11th head of the Ohi ware school of ceramics believes his craft can only survive if history is a set of guidelines, not laws.
The Japan TimesTwenty-seven cruise ship workers, including some from the Disney Cruise Line, were deported after having engaged with child pornography, U.S.
NBC NewsThe National Quarantine Unit in Nebraska is now the temporary home for many of the Americans who had been passengers on the MV Hondius.
The New York Times USOpinions documented in a summary of the central bank's April meeting noted inflation risks and the need to raise rates even if the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran continues.
The Japan TimesAt the center of the latest indictment is a photo Comey posted to social media last year of seashells on the beach that read out ‘86 47’
The Independent WorldThe pop star's legal team alleges a photograph of her face was used on Samsung television boxes without permission.
BBC WorldThe Taiwanese government expressed its intention to participate in ceremonies in both cities last year and did so for the first time.
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