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The success of progressive candidate Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan’s Democratic primary, despite a $30 million campaign against him by the pro-Israel lobby, underscores the growing distance between longstanding allies
The government and the opposition launched talks last week aimed at paving the way for elections
Signs of recovery in Hong Kong’s real estate industry are becoming more apparent, so much so that key indicators in parts of the sector are experiencing some of the fastest growth rates in the Asia-Pacific. In the hotel market, average daily rates, which were declining in annualised terms for most of 2025, grew 9.5 per cent in the first half of this year. This was the third-fastest growth rate…
Officials told platforms to verify children’s ages using government-issued documents, like identity cards. But the companies have balked, apparently over privacy concerns.
A former procurement manager at Tse Sui Luen Jewellery in Hong Kong has pleaded guilty to stealing diamonds worth more than HK$11 million (US$1.4 million) from suppliers over six years by manipulating consignment records to fund his gambling habit. The High Court heard on Monday that Mui Ka-fai, 63, obtained small diamonds from the jeweller’s regular suppliers and resold them once or twice a…
More than 70 per cent of Hong Kong working professionals use artificial intelligence (AI) tools on a daily or weekly basis, more than double the global average, but junior staff also harbour deeper anxiety over job security amid its growing adoption, a survey has found. The study conducted by the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) surveyed 3,722 working professionals in the…
A Thai official has been killed after a gunman opened fire inside a local government office - in the country's second deadly shooting in three days.
The Hong Kong Bar Association has filed a judicial challenge against a disciplinary panel’s decision to clear barrister and former opposition lawmaker Margaret Ng Ngoi-yee of professional misconduct over her participation in an anti-government protest in 2019. The association’s council on Friday applied for a judicial review of the disciplinary tribunal’s decision that Ng’s conviction for taking…
Hong Kong police have arrested eight people over an alleged compensated-dating scam syndicate that cheated victims, including teachers and healthcare workers, out of about HK$6.2 million (US$790,000) by telling them they had to pay a “legal fee” to formalise contracts to become “sugar babies”. Police said on Monday that they had investigated 80 cases involving scammers who used compensated dating…
A British couple jailed in Iran over alleged spying have ended a three-month-long hunger strike against their sentence, their son has said.
A Hong Kong court has approved a final attempt by 11 jailed opposition politicians and activists to clear their names, following their convictions for conspiracy to commit subversion in a landmark national security trial. In a written judgment delivered on Monday, the Court of Appeal identified five legal issues that warranted further scrutiny by the Court of Final Appeal over the appellants’…
Mohammad Akhtar, 50, from Peterborough killed during clashes between authorities and protesters A British national was shot dead in Pakistan-administered Kashmir during clashes between security forces and protesters, the Guardian can reveal. Another Briton has been held in a regional prison for more than two months despite his family’s efforts to secure his release through the Foreign Office.…
South Carolina voters head to the polls on Tuesday for a special primary election to replace the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) on the November ballot. The crowded field includes the late senato…
The HillRobert Gilman, who was arrested in 2022, was left in "life-threatening condition" after being subjected to "harsh and abusive treatment", his family says.
BBC WorldLibya's eastern-based army said Tuesday that a car bomb killed its military intelligence chief, Fawzi al-Mansouri, in Benghazi. The assassination raises fresh questions over security in the strongh…
France 24 EnglishCoalition promises to drastically cut net overseas migration and housing construction code. Follow today’s news live Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Education minister …
The Guardian WorldThe former governor and congressman is a staunch fiscal conservative who repeatedly broke with President Trump on government spending, among other issues.
The New York Times USRace includes late US senator’s sister, Darline Graham, who was sworn in as interim senator last month; Polls also close in Vermont as handful of states hold primaries Sign up to the US Breaking Ne…
The Guardian WorldPresident Trump hid in an airport catering container and was taken to a military jet for a secret flight out of country after the NATO summit last month.
The New York Times USPresident Trump on Tuesday left the door open to declaring a national security emergency and federalizing control over the November midterms. Conservative commentator Wayne Root suggested during an…
The HillIt’s a big day for voters in several states on Tuesday, with closely watched primaries in Wisconsin, Minnesota, Connecticut and Vermont, as well as House primaries in Alabama. South Carolina Republ…
The HillJournalists and others were allowed to fly on presidential jet despite security threat while Trump was spirited away Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Democrats called on Tuesday fo…
The Guardian WorldA new report from the March of Dimes says that 5.8 million women currently live in counties without full access to maternity care. The non-profit organization founded by former President Franklin D…
The HillThe prime minister's plan to stop the early release of PC Andrew Harper's killers is prominent across Wednesday's papers.
BBC News (Front page)The sister of Senator Lindsey Graham was endorsed by President Trump to serve out the remainder of his term. Now she is running in a special primary election.
The New York Times USNew research sheds light on the genetic basis of the venomous insect’s ‘weird mating behaviour’ Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or dail…
The Guardian WorldThe News Hour has confirmed the Washington Post's reporting on extraordinary, secret security measures taken to protect President Trump. The president switched planes not once, but twice while leav…
PBS NewsHourDavis, who played receptionist Dawn in the UK sitcom, says the cancer has spread and it's "too late for chemo".
BBC News (Front page)In Colombia, the desperate search for survivors is entering a critical phase after the powerful earthquake that devastated parts of the country. More than 180 people are confirmed dead. But 24 hour…
PBS NewsHourLetter signed by every chief constable in England and Wales warns freeing pair could weaken trust in justice system Andy Burnham is facing an unprecedented mass call from police chiefs to block the…
The Guardian WorldIn our news wrap Tuesday, ousted Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has been sentenced to death in absentia for war crimes during the country's brutal civil war, authorities say at least six people w…
PBS NewsHourThe two-term Republican congressman, who once interned in the office of Senator Lindsey Graham, has campaigned in part on his youth.
The New York Times USThe longtime lawmaker, a member of an ultraconservative group of House members, came in third place in the Republican primary for governor this year.
The New York Times USUkrainian leader accused Russia of using Korean ballistic missiles to exploit shortages of American air defences
The Independent WorldAs the war with Iran continues its uneasy stalemate, we're hearing from a top adviser to the commander of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, the force largely responsible for border and inte…
PBS NewsHourDemocratic Senate candidate Alani Bankhead on Monday said she’s not getting out of a Montana race to succeed retiring Sen. Steve Daines, a move that will make it more difficult for Independent cand…
The HillIt has now been one year since President Trump declared a "crime emergency" in the nation's capital and deployed thousands of members of the National Guard to its streets. Questions continue to mou…
PBS NewsHourAmericans owe more than a trillion dollars in credit card debt, up 60% from just five years ago. Meanwhile, higher interest rates make debt even more difficult to pay off, a downward spiral causing…
PBS NewsHour‘I could tell being at home was better than being in the hospital,’ the conservative pundit said about the senator from Kentucky
The Independent WorldYour old plastic driver's license could soon be getting a digital upgrade. Multiplatform producer Tim McPhillips walks us through four things you should know, including some of the benefits and som…
PBS NewsHourAndrew and Tristan Tate would attempt to evade prosecution if they are freed on bail, prosecutors argue.
BBC News (Front page)An emergency order would give the country's new president temporary authority to issue economic and tax decrees without the need for congressional approval.
The Japan TimesSix states are holding elections on Tuesday. The unofficial results will be known late Tuesday or early Wednesday.
The New York Times USJapan’s Defense Ministry says North Korea has launched a possible ballistic missile toward the sea
ABC News InternationalWhile Tehran and Oman may be nearing an agreement, it remains unclear how that would affect the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
The Japan TimesTrump spent the weekend raging over dropped charges after judge agreed to dismiss case against David Hearn
The Independent WorldThe Trump administration on Tuesday released a final rule blocking the use of federal Medicaid dollars for transgender healthcare for minors, as well as barring Children’s Health Insurance Program …
The HillHims & Hers Health is planning to sell compounded peptides, the company said in a Monday earnings call. The company’s CEO, Andrew Dudum, said in the earnings call that it was “currently developing …
The HillGreat Britain's Romell Glave and Jeremiah Azu claim a sensational European 100m one-two for the hosts in Birmingham.
BBC News (Front page)U.S. stocks slipped a bit further from their records Tuesday, while oil prices kept swinging on uncertainty about when the war with Iran will allow crude to flow freely again.
PBS NewsHourThe new tax is expected to bring in $500 million annually for America's largest city
The Independent WorldThe city is no stranger to complaints about soaring prices during August - but are costs on the rise?
BBC News (Front page)Jazz musician Chuck Redd was sued by the performing arts center after backing out of a concert, but a judge later dismissed the case
The Independent World{beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story AI reshapes traditional campaign strategies Artificial intelligence is reshaping the campaign trail, as candidates up and down the ballot turn to the te…
The HillAs Muslim politicians like Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan have become more prominent, they have experienced considerable bigotry. President Trump said Democrats were electing “jihadists.”
The New York Times USIn today’s edition, Natasha Korecki digs into the perilous immigration politics facing the Trump administration and the GOP. Plus, we preview the key races to watch as primary results roll in this …
NBC NewsAn overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe 's Lake Kariba on Tuesday, killing at least 15 people and leaving 27 missing, the national disaster management agency said. It said 77 people were rescued a…
PBS NewsHourThe missile was believed to have fallen outside Japan's exclusive economic zone, the Defense Ministry in Tokyo said.
The Japan TimesWhen Russia releases an American citizen from prison, the US normally hands someone over in return.
Sky News WorldBrittany Boltinhouse’s attorney says removal of title and crown ‘another troubling example of cancel culture’ A lawyer for beauty queen Brittany Boltinhouse, dethroned as Miss North Carolina USA la…
The Guardian WorldKamala Harris is the frontrunner, Josh Shapiro is in the hunt, and AOC has a tough choice ahead. Eric Garcia weighs in on the invisible presidential primary
The Independent WorldRuling expands on earlier order that prevented implementation in 23 mostly Democratic-led states Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email A federal judge on Tuesday blocked the US Postal …
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