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Russia’s Investigative Committee has opened a criminal case against Vladislav Gorin, a Meduza journalist and host of the Chto Sluchilos’ (“What Happened”) podcast, on charges of carrying out the activities of an “undesirable” organization.
Major decisions impacting asylum seekers and humanitarian protections for Haitians and Syrians could have far-reaching consequences for immigrants and their families
From Cameron’s Brexit exit to Starmer’s Burnham bow-out, half a dozen PMs have gone. So who’s the best of the bunch? The UK has had six prime ministers in the last 10 years – with a seventh likely to be in place by as early as mid-July. John Crace ranks those who have been booted out of Downing Street between 2016 and 2026. Continue reading...
A study of chimps, gorillas and other great apes, including human children, sheds light on how laughter has evolved.
The House of Representatives has passed seven major fraud fighting bills and 15 less controversial measures in June, spurred by a recent report accusing Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and state Attorney General Keith Ellison of being aware of taxpayer fraud in federally funded social programs and doing nothing to stop it.
Two in three Americans are facing financial hardship due to increased gas prices, according to a new poll gauging the Iran war’s impact on the U.S. economy. In the Gallup poll, 67 percent of respondents said “recent price increases in gasoline” have resulted in “financial hardship” for themselves or their household. Thirty-three percent said recent gas…
Sarah Mullally ends visit to region with call for two-state solution that allows Israelis and Palestinians to live in peace The archbishop of Canterbury has called for an end to the Israeli occupation of Palestine after a pilgrimage in which she met Palestinians attacked by settlers and others detained without trial. Sarah Mullally, the head of the Church of England, and Hosam Naoum, the Anglican…
Russia’s Presidential Administration has issued “recommendations” to media outlets on how to cover the country’s fuel shortage, a source at one state media outlet told Meduza. A second source at a separate pro-government outlet confirmed the information.
The U.S. president endorsed the right-wing winner. But his influence went further.
President Trump will attend a fireworks show next Friday in South Dakota at the historic Mount Rushmore landmark. South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden (R) announced Trump’s attendance in a Thursday press release lauding the three-day weekend of Independence Day celebrations. “It is my honor to welcome President Trump to the great state of South Dakota,”…
The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 that the Trump administration can cut off temporary legal protections for thousands of Haitians and Syrians, deciding that federal judges have no authority to weigh in on many of the challengers’ claims. It hands the president a major victory on his immigration crackdown. The Trump administration has sought to terminate more than…
New York State Assembly member Claire Valdez, the Democratic House nominee in the Empire State‘s 7th Congressional District, deflected criticism from Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) regarding her campaign and other democratic socialist candidates. “It’s a big-tent party. … I think what’s important for me right now is saying that we won with a mandate in…
Bolton pleaded guilty to one count of retaining national defense information while he was a national security adviser during President Trump's first term, saying: "And I am sorry for it."
NPR NewsThe quakes killed at least 589 people and injured more than 2,980, with more feared trapped under rubble.
BBC News (Front page)The St. Petersburg International Legal Forum (SPILF) took place in St. Petersburg this week for its 14th annual session, running from June 24 to 26. SPILF was established in 2011 at the initiative …
Meduza (English)Crowds in the capital’s central business district fled as the crash sent debris falling into the streets below.
The New York Times World🇺🇸🇮🇹 “This is the first time #Meloni embraced the fight with Trump.”Once a bridge between the US president and the #EU, #Meloni has lost a political ally in Trump following their post- #G7summi…
France 24 EnglishAs the U.S. and Iran exchanged escalating strikes on June 11, a plane carrying Qatari mediators was stranded on the tarmac in Tehran.
PBS NewsHour‘Everyone's always said he's like the greatest dog,’ the pup’s proud owner said after his new-found fame
The Independent WorldBeijing’s tallest building showed signs of damage on Friday as images and videos circulating on social media appeared to show debris from an aircraft near the building
ABC News InternationalA law banning QR codes on ballots had been set to go into effect on July 1. Lawmakers voted to push back its implementation until 2028.
The New York Times USPresident Delcy Rodríguez said that two powerful earthquakes on Wednesday had left nearly 3,000 injured. The United States and Mexico were among the latest to send support, as hundreds remained mis…
The New York Times WorldThe team’s billionaire owner previously said the Knicks had accepted Trump’s White House invitation
The Independent WorldTrump faced down a rebellious GOP Senate caucus on Wednesday and pushed them back into line before they left town, writes John Bowden . But will his voter ID push prevail?
The Independent WorldRestrictions in the French capital came into effect at midday as temperatures swelled to 36C , in a desperate bid to curb excess deaths
The Independent WorldHis plea agreement may enable him to avoid time behind bars, but the judge will ultimately decide his punishment
The Independent WorldHaitian immigrants with Temporary Protected Status fear broken families and threats of deportation to a country they fled, Alex Woodward reports
The Independent WorldBolton pleads guilty to charges that he unlawfully retained sensitive national security information in agreement that includes $2.25m fine Sign up for the Breaking News US email While his plea agre…
The Guardian WorldIsrael has released documents detailing the 1976 Operation Entebbe, a daring raid to rescue more than 100 hostages from an airport in Uganda
The Independent WorldEstimated 150 million people in Europe could experience temperatures above 35C today European heatwave is worst ever and impossible without climate crisis, scientists say Over in the UK, firefighte…
The Guardian WorldTrump's former national security adviser faces a prison sentence of up to five years and has agreed to pay $2.25m in fine, prosecutors say.
BBC News (Front page)Dancer, photographer and artistic director Mathieu Forget talks to FRANCE 24 about celebrating 10 years of his "Levitation" project. Part sport, part travel, the series features photos of himself o…
France 24 EnglishMost neurodivergent shoppers say Quiet Hours significantly improved their Sephora experience, the company says
The Independent WorldThe lack of consensus highlights growing political divisions over HIV policy as international aid funding cuts impact prevention programmes in some of the world’s most affected countries
The Independent WorldThe announcement comes as both countries accelerate efforts to build drone capabilities, shaped by lessons from conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East
The Independent WorldWhy has Donald Trump stayed away from the World Cup? And will he appear before the final?
BBC News (Front page)With Uruguay possibly on the brink of elimination from the 2026 World Cup, BBC Sport looks at what has gone wrong for them under colourful coach Marcelo Bielsa.
BBC News (Front page)The US Supreme Court has backed a Trump administration move to strip deportation protections from some 350,000 Haitians and 6,000 Syrians living in the United States. The decision effectively stops…
France 24 EnglishBy actively influencing the negotiations, Zelensky can avoid losing the peace, even as he has successfully avoided losing the war.
The HillMr. Bolton admitted to mishandling classified information and could face time in prison, in an inquiry that spanned the Trump and Biden administrations.
The New York Times USThe prime minister’s official residence in Ottawa, in disrepair and vacant for more than a decade, has become the country’s most prominent home renovation project.
The New York Times WorldJuan David Arsia, 17, on a stretcher outside the emergency entrance of a small hospital in La Guaira, Venezuela, on Thursday.
The New York Times WorldJohn Bolton, a prominent critic of President Trump who once served as his national security adviser, pleaded guilty Friday to improperly retaining sensitive materials in “diary-like” entries after …
The HillSen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said Thursday that his shouting match with President Trump during the GOP luncheon at the Capitol on Wednesday achieved his “mission” of securing more information on the I…
The HillRussians’ trust in President Vladimir Putin has fallen to 69%, the lowest figure recorded since the start of the full-scale war, according to a survey by the Public Opinion Foundation (FOM) conduct…
Meduza (English)He has become the face of Iraqi football. Yet, his story goes far beyond sport. Aymen Hussein grew up in an Iraq scarred by war and terrorism. At 12 years old, he lost his father, killed by al Qaed…
France 24 EnglishThis blog is now closed, you can read more on this story here The prime minister’s official spokesperson has told journalists that Keir Starmer is taking advice on whether Mike Tapp broke with gove…
The Guardian PoliticsDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s ouster of Gen. Chris Donahue, the commander of U.S. Army Europe and Africa, has put congressional Republicans at odds. While some are reluctant to comment as they w…
The HillCPS says decision to withhold names is due to fears Tate and his brother could identify alleged victims online Andrew and Tristan Tate’s legal claim to be told the names of their female accusers ha…
The Guardian WorldThe Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has canceled its contract for a surveillance tool that allows warrantless tracking of mobile devices
The Independent World‘We hope to rescue as many living people as possible’, says the acting president, Delcy Rodríguez, but authorities fear the death toll will be in the thousands China’s president Xi Jinping said Bei…
The Guardian WorldFormer “Meet the Press” host Chuck Todd argued on Thursday that the two highest-ranking congressional Democrats would struggle to win a primary in New York City amid the rise of democratic socialis…
The HillThe Viking Army is conquering America. Their ambassador wants you to know there's a message behind the mayhem.
PoliticoTwo major quakes struck back to back on Wednesday night in the country’s populated northern areas. The second was the strongest to hit Venezuela in over a century.
The New York Times WorldWeeks of intense strikes by Ukraine have rattled everyday life in Crimea to an extent unseen since Russia illegally annexed the peninsula in 2014.
The New York Times WorldA plane crashed into Beijing's tallest building on Friday, witnesses said, as roads around the skyscraper were closed off.
Sky News WorldHong Kong authorities have penalised an Education Bureau staff member over a Primary One admission allocation blunder after human error was found to be involved, with the officer to be denied a pay…
South China Morning PostDelcy Rodríguez says foreign rescue teams are arriving but people are angry at official response and limited resources Venezuela’s interim president, Delcy Rodríguez, has vowed to fight to save “as…
The Guardian WorldAndrew and Tristan Tate will face multiple charges, including rape, when they are returned to the UK.
BBC News (Front page)Twin earthquakes have left thousands homeless. Many others who are too afraid to sleep in their homes have taken to the streets.
The New York Times WorldSam Altman announces limited preview of GPT 5.6 in move that echoes launch of Anthropic’s Mythos Business live – latest updates OpenAI is staggering the release of its latest AI model after a reque…
The Guardian WorldAmid a new book detailing notes that read, ‘You’re all that matters to me,’ the estranged brother of so-called ‘Human Printer’ Harp, Trump’s 34-year-old executive assistant, said she was ‘just like…
The Independent World