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A horrific knife attack on a street in June sparked another summer’s night of racial violence, stoked by loyalist groups. How did the unrest erupt – and why do many fear it will happen again? Shortly after 10.30pm on Monday 8 June, as a summer twilight lingered over Belfast, a horrific scene unfolded on Kinnaird Avenue: a man straddled and repeatedly stabbed a figure lying on the ground in a…
There is not a single cause but several interwoven ones. The hypothesis with the most weight points to the development of our brain and the origin of language: gestures
The researcher studies racial health inequities, one of the fields the Trump administration has cut resources for
With a population of 42 million, Indonesia’s capital is the most vulnerable to rising sea levels; it is polluted, and its residents live in overcrowded conditions
The Emmy winner recently showcased his warrior spirit in ‘The Odyssey’ and the new ‘Spider-Man’ film. His convincing bad-boy aura was forged in countless battles on and off the set, which nearly landed him in jail. His drama teacher, his family and some anger management classes helped him choose a less troubled path
In the Sahrawi refugee camps in Tindouf, set up after the 1975 exodus, about 173,000 people live trapped in a limbo that has now lasted five decades. Their lives are increasingly dependent on precarious humanitarian aid
One of the biggest tests of whether the Democratic Party can rebuild their fractured coalition is Michigan's marquee Senate race.
Move comes in response to Rome imposing similar measures after mass migration rush to Ceuta Spain has announced it will introduce temporary border checks on visitors from Italy in response to Rome imposing similar measures after a mass rush of people from Morocco into Ceuta. The checks, which come “amid the persistent irregular migration pressure” facing Italy, will start at midnight on Saturday…
Decision follows supreme court ruling that allowed US government to strip protections for Haitians and Syrians Temporary protected status (TPS) for hundreds of South Sudanese nationals in the United States is set to end after a federal judge ruled that the Trump administration can move forward with stripping their protections. On Friday, US district judge Patti Saris of the district of…
The Tories are not standing in next week's election, triggered by Nigel Farage's resignation.
A study highlights the role of carbohydrates, as well as the prominence of meat, in the brain and reproductive development of our ancestors
Volunteers call for Prime Minister Andy Burnham to intervene and declare it a "national disaster".
US Central Command says its helicopter hit the engine room of a Panama-flagged cargo vessel in the Gulf of Oman.
BBC WorldPresident Trump’s support for Darline Graham, the sister of the late senator Lindsey Graham but a political unknown, is a gamble as Republicans and Democrats battle for control of the House and Sen…
The New York Times USIn 2024, Russia’s Defense Ministry launched an experiment called “Choice,” according to a new investigation by the independent Russian news outlet Verstka. The military solicited volunteers at wome…
Meduza (English)Revocations targeted foreign nationals who allegedly broke terms of their visas, government says The US Department of State has canceled more than 175,000 visas since Donald Trump returned to offic…
The Guardian WorldElaborate deception operations and decoys are often used to deceive potential threats to the US president.
BBC WorldRomo retired from the NFL and joined CBS Sports as the lead game analyst in April 2017
The Independent WorldIf you’re in Europe, get ready to gaze at the sky. But not without the right glasses.
The New York Times WorldThe left vs. center theme is on display in Democratic primaries in multiple states voting Tuesday, with other significant races in places like Alabama and South Carolina.
PBS NewsHourUS leader reportedly hid in a catering truck to fend off an assassination threat while attending Nato summit last month
The Independent WorldUkrainian warns Putin is poised to escalate the conflict as air defences run dry
The Independent WorldFederal staff will have to stay 100ft outside polling sites in Hennepin and Ramsey counties after county officials refuse access Sign up to the US Breaking News email Pete Hegseth ’s appointments t…
The Guardian WorldSevere weather cut power to over half a million people in the Chicago area and northwestern Indiana as perilous thunderstorms and extreme wind gusts pummeled the region on Tuesday.
PBS NewsHourManchester Super Giants gave themselves a huge chance of qualifying for the knockout stages of The Hundred with a 10-wicket win over Sunrisers Leeds.
BBC News (Front page)Greg Wilfert said he swam away from the shark fast enough that he ‘could’ve beaten Michael Phelps’
The Independent WorldMany women say being open about the fertility treatment is a form of empowerment. But critics say all the talk can be misleading.
The New York Times USThe use of part-timers increased by 500,000 in the years after the Affordable Care Act was implemented
The Independent WorldA Syrian court on Tuesday sentenced ousted former President Bashar al-Assad to death in absentia after it convicted him on counts of murder, torture and crimes against humanity before and after the…
The HillRussia attacked Ukrainian cities with missiles, drones and glide bombs Tuesday, killing at least 10 civilians, officials said, as President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Moscow is getting new military h…
PBS NewsHourColombian President Abelardo de la Espriella stated that at least 181 people perished in the 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Monday
The Independent WorldPresident Trump is set to attend the Patriot Games in Geneva, Ohio, on Tuesday evening. The event, announced last year, will pit top high school athletes from across the country against one another…
The Hill“We heard them screaming,” said one rescuer in Cali, where emergency workers and volunteers are racing against time to find the living trapped in the rubble.
The New York Times WorldThe PM says the justice secretary will present a plan in September to prevent more early releases.
BBC PoliticsThe Office of Management and Budget (OMB) lifted the ban on the social media platform TikTok for government devices on Monday, officially ending the yearslong saga. The memo, signed by OMB Secretar…
The HillPresident Trump has nominated Dennis Kirk to key role, which will mean having an ally in charge of likely investigation into Lincoln Memorial renovation disaster
The Independent WorldThe prime minister was asked about protests over plans to use a former military base to house asylum seekers.
BBC PoliticsA group of Democratic state attorneys general is suing the Trump administration to block its attempt to invalidate state requirements that mortgage lenders pay homeowners interest on money deposite…
The HillThe Kremlin released Robert Gilman, whose family and an advocacy group had said he was in dire physical condition, on “a humanitarian basis,” President Trump said.
The New York Times WorldNearly 10,000 seats were empty at Birmingham's Alexander Stadium on Monday.
BBC News (Front page)Climate change and El Niño are working together to make your summer extra hot
The Independent WorldThe United Nations estimates that more than 16,000 civilians detained by Russia during its war in Ukraine are still being "deprived of their liberty," many held incommunicado and on grounds that do…
PBS NewsHourJustice department is asked to weigh new charges against David Hearn after US attorney dropped vandalism charges The White House has asked the Department of Justice to weigh new charges against a f…
The Guardian WorldThe 17-year-old boys were killed when their car veered off the road late Saturday night
The Independent WorldNepokoy (“Restlessness”), a feature-length art-house animation for adults, is now playing in Russian theaters. That in itself is news: 18+ animation is a real rarity not only in Russia but worldwid…
Meduza (English)A judge issued a Monday order requiring the Kennedy Center to pay the legal fees of Chuck Redd, a jazz musician who dropped out of his annual Christmas Eve show last year following President Trump’…
The HillDefense Secretary Pete Hegseth will travel to Panama on Wednesday where he will meet with the country’s President José Raúl Mulino and hold a meeting with Colombian senior officials as the U.S. dee…
The HillRepublican Sen. John Cornyn is raising concerns about the Trump administration’s construction of a border wall through national and state parks in his state. In a letter released on Tuesday, Cornyn…
The HillThe university will make first-semester grades pass or fail, to encourage students to try different classes and lessen fears of what a low grade could mean.
The New York Times USThe Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced guidelines for employer-sponsored programs for contributions to Trump accounts, a tax-deferred investing option for children. Th…
The HillThe U.S. military disabled a Panama-flagged cargo tanker on Tuesday attempting to transit the Gulf of Oman in violation of the U.S. naval blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Central Command (Cen…
The HillOne journalist accused the president of ‘hiding from the consequences of his own decision while endangering others’
The Independent WorldThe former Fox News star and judge’s damaged reputation in Trumpworld over the Reflecting Pool saga draws another critic — one whose loyalty to the president is unquestioned
The Independent WorldInternet sleuths questioned whether an image shared by Eric Trump was edited with AI
The Independent WorldThe creator of ‘Queer as Folk,’ ‘It’s a Sin’ and ‘Years and Years’ has devised one of the year’s most talked-about series. ‘Set in a polarized Manchester, ‘Tip Toe’ begins as a light comedy and end…
EL PAÍS - EnglishPresident Trump on Tuesday went after New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s (D) attempt to tax second homes worth over $5 million. Trump called the proposed “pied-à-terre” tax a “dangerous political…
The HillGreen said the inside of the car he used on Tuesday was ‘probably a little hotter’ than in the jet-powered vehicle from 1997
The Independent WorldThe judge overseeing the state murder trial has set out some rules for public access, but other questions remain about the high-profile case.
BBC WorldA $1 billion Powerball jackpot is up for grabs.
The HillColombia experienced a number of aftershocks on Tuesday, as efforts continued to free survivors trapped in rubble and buildings.
BBC WorldResearch suggests that GLP-1 drugs could reduce the effectiveness of birth control and boost fertility.
The HillThe 7.4-magnitude quake, which killed more than 100 people and damaged hundreds of buildings, was the strongest recorded in Colombia in a decade.
The New York Times World