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Government fraud-prevention efforts are on the rise
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.
2 in 3 facing financial hardship from gas prices: Gallup
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…
Archbishop of Canterbury calls for end to Israeli occupation of Palestine
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…
Kremlin tells loyal media to downplay fuel shortage — and publish photos of gas stations without lines
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.
Trump’s mail-in voting crackdown blocked by judge in major election blow
A federal judge in Boston on Thursday blocked implementation of U.S. President Donald Trump's executive order aiming to tighten rules for mail-in votin
A Right-Wing Election Victory in Colombia, With a Little Help from Trump
The U.S. president endorsed the right-wing winner. But his influence went further.
Trump attending America 250 fireworks display at Mount Rushmore
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,”…
Supreme Court allows Trump to terminate deportation protections for Haitians, Syrians
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…
Mamdani-backed Valdez on Fetterman criticism: ‘It’s a big-tent party’
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…
British TikToker could face death penalty after Dubai murder charge
A British TikToker has been charged with premeditated murder in Dubai and could face the death penalty if convicted.
Garbage collection suspended in four Russian districts due to fuel shortage
Garbage collection has been suspended in four districts of Zabaykalsky Krai after garbage trucks ran out of fuel, the regional operator Oleron+ announced.
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Small Plane Crashes Into Tallest Building in Beijing
Crowds in the capital’s central business district fled as the crash sent debris falling into the streets below.
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Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to mishandling classified documents
Trump'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.
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Venezuela Live Updates: Death Toll Rises to 589 as Rescuers Search for Quake Survivors
President 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…
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Trump foe John Bolton pleads guilty in classified information case
His plea agreement may enable him to avoid time behind bars, but the judge will ultimately decide his punishment
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Sephora introduces major change to present a ‘calmer shopping environment’
Most neurodivergent shoppers say Quiet Hours significantly improved their Sephora experience, the company says
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No consensus on UN declaration on AIDS fight for first time in more than two decades
The 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
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Tallest building in Beijing is damaged after small plane reportedly crashed into it
Beijing’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
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South Korea to train 500,000 ‘drone warriors’ to combat North Korea threat
The announcement comes as both countries accelerate efforts to build drone capabilities, shaped by lessons from conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East
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Why has Trump stayed away from the World Cup?
Why has Donald Trump stayed away from the World Cup? And will he appear before the final?
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Where has it gone wrong for Bielsa's struggling Uruguay?
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.
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Zelensky should learn from Netanyahu’s mistakes
By actively influencing the negotiations, Zelensky can avoid losing the peace, even as he has successfully avoided losing the war.
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John Bolton, Former Trump Adviser, Pleads Guilty in Classified Information Case
Mr. Bolton admitted to mishandling classified information and could face time in prison, in an inquiry that spanned the Trump and Biden administrations.
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Ex-national security adviser John Bolton pleads guilty to illegally retaining classified information
Former national security adviser John Bolton is pleading guilty to illegally retaining classified information
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Canada’s 24 Sussex Drive Is a Dump. Mark Carney Is Going to Fix It Up.
The 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.
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Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads guilty in classified information case – US politics live
Bolton 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 As we’ve been repor…
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Survivors in quake-hit La Guaira tell of loss and rescue.
Juan David Arsia, 17, on a stretcher outside the emergency entrance of a small hospital in La Guaira, Venezuela, on Thursday.
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John Bolton pleads guilty in classified documents prosecution
John 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 …
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Cassidy says he accomplished ‘mission’ by yelling at Trump
Sen. 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…
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Russians’ trust in Putin falls to lowest level since start of war, FOM survey finds
Russians’ 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…
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World Cup 2026: The incredible story of Iraq’s Aymen Hussein
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…
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Starmer ‘taking advice’ on whether immigration minister broke government protocol – as it happened
This 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…
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Live updates: Congress at odds over Army general’s ouster; Bolton pleads guilty in classified docs case
Defense 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…
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UK June heat record broken again, France postpones Pride and Poland warns of wildfires as heatwave grips Europe – live
Estimated 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…
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Judge throws out Andrew Tate’s claim against prosecutors’ refusal to name alleged victims
CPS 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…
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ATF cancels phone tracking contract after lawmakers raise concerns
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives has canceled its contract for a surveillance tool that allows warrantless tracking of mobile devices
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Venezuela earthquakes: 589 confirmed dead so far as international rescue teams arrive – latest updates
‘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…
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Chuck Todd: Schumer, Jeffries couldn’t win a primary in New York City right now
Former “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…
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Norway is pillaging hearts and minds
The Viking Army is conquering America. Their ambassador wants you to know there's a message behind the mayhem.
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Two Earthquakes Hit Venezuela: What to Know About Death Toll, Damage and Rescue Response
Two 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.
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Ukrainian Attacks Spur State of Emergency Declaration in Crimea
Weeks of intense strikes by Ukraine have rattled everyday life in Crimea to an extent unseen since Russia illegally annexed the peninsula in 2014.
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Plane crashed into Beijing's tallest building, witnesses say
A plane crashed into Beijing's tallest building on Friday, witnesses said, as roads around the skyscraper were closed off.
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Education Bureau to deny pay rise to worker after SMS blunder over school places
Hong 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…
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Venezuela death toll doubles as interim president vows to save ‘as many people as possible’
Delcy 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…
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Tate brothers lose court bid to be told names of their UK accusers
Andrew and Tristan Tate will face multiple charges, including rape, when they are returned to the UK.
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Venezuelans Displaced by Quakes Sleep in Streets, Plazas and Cars
Twin earthquakes have left thousands homeless. Many others who are too afraid to sleep in their homes have taken to the streets.
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OpenAI staggers AI model release after Trump administration request
Sam 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…
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Brother of Trump aide Natalie Harp blasts her ‘very unhealthy’ relationship with president after report of adoring notes
Amid 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…
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Former Belgorod governor Gladkov appointed Russia’s ambassador to Abkhazia
Russian President Vladimir Putin has signed a decree appointing Vyacheslav Gladkov, the former governor of the Belgorod region, as Russia’s ambassador to the partially recognized republic of Abkhazia.
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Freedom Con: Thousands of Men Gather for Christianity and Feats of Strength
Thousands of men and boys gathered in central Washington for masculinity, Christianity and right-wing politics.
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Missile alert goes off in Dubai but is quickly cancelled by authorities
The alert, issued by the UAE’s Interior Ministry, caused widespread alarm among residents
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‘Fork in the road’: CEO of Amazon-backed Rivian on why carmakers need to invest in EVs
RJ Scaringe says firms focused on selling fossil fuel engines risk being ‘woefully behind’ on technology by end of decade Carmakers that focus on selling fossil fuel engines are at risk of being “w…
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AI leaders would like to stop racing. Let’s make that possible.
In other words, we need an “off switch” for AI.
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Venezuela earthquakes latest: Death toll soars to 589 with over 50,000 missing and US military arrives for aid efforts
The support comes six months after US forces captured Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro
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Fire rips through ex-tank range in German heatwave - but can’t be put out due to unexploded bombs
Fire crews have to maintain a distance of 1,000m from the site filled with anti-tank grenades and ordnance
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Why is alcohol dangerous in a heatwave, and should I cut it out completely?
Those partial to a pint may be relieved to know a modest of amount of weak beer may actually be beneficial European heatwave live – latest updates As Europe endures a record-breaking heatwave, coun…
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Antonelli leads Russell in Austrian first practice
Kimi Antonelli leads George Russell in a Mercedes one-two in first practice at the Austrian Grand Prix.
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Iran Asserts Authority Over Strait of Hormuz After Attacking Cargo Ship
Iran issued a statement asserting its right to control traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, a day after firing on a container ship that took a route near Oman’s shore.
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Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones as death toll climbs
In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.
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Billionaire Leon Black to appear before House panel over ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Scrutiny of Black’s association with Epstein has intensified after DoJ released millions of files last year and this year The billionaire financier Leon Black is scheduled to appear before the Hous…
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VivaTech 2026: Space race hits new heights with reusable technology
Space loomed large over the 2026 VivaTech festival. Startups and technology giants alike have entered the new space economy – a sector previously dominated by government agencies. FRANCE 24’s Busin…
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