Trump nominates Cameron Hamilton to lead FEMA, a year after he was fired from the role
The nomination suggests a shift in the administration's stance on FEMA, which has faced criticism from President Donald Trump.
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The nomination suggests a shift in the administration's stance on FEMA, which has faced criticism from President Donald Trump.
Residents of Utqiagvik, the United States' northernmost city, will experience 84 days of midnight sun and uninterrupted daylight.
New voting maps flipped four Republican-held seats to give Democrats an edge in redistricting race sparked by Trump Virginia Democrats asked the US supreme court on Monday to revive a congressional map designed to boost their party’s chances in November’s midterm elections, turning to the court as Republicans – including allies of Donald Trump – seek to preserve narrow control of Congress. The…
The murkiness in the Strait of Hormuz reveals a darker side of global shipping: Some vessels don’t want to be found.
Social media users mocked the state of president’s hair during an Oval Office event
Exclusive : ‘He was lucky as hell that none of his critical organs were hit,’ Neftali Madrid Paredes’s attorney told The Independent
The coffee might be poured by a human hand, but behind the counter something far less traditional is calling the shots at an experimental cafe in Stockholm.
DAYS THE BUDGET IS LATE: 41 SPENDING SPECIFICS: Crucial state budget details — including aid for New York City, the structure of a surcharge on high-value second homes and the contours of major pension changes — are yet to be fully ironed out. Gov. Kathy Hochul last week announced a "general agreement" for a $268 billion spending plan — but without specifics on many items. The closed-door…
British prime minister Keir Starmer said he would introduce legislation this week to give the government powers to take full ownership of British Steel in Scunthorpe, the last plant in the UK that can make steel from scratch. Last year the government seized control of the steelworks from its Chinese owner to stop the potential closure of the blast furnaces. Plus, French farmers dump manure near…
Parliament passed a new law that paves the way for military trials for hundreds of Palestinians suspected of taking part in the 2023 attack that ignited the two-year war in Gaza.
An American and a French national who have returned home have tested positive for hantavirus.
EU alignment, welfare cuts, energy independence - here is a full rundown of the government's planned new laws.
A majority of the justices sided with Alabama in a move that could speed up efforts to put in place a congressional district map that would eliminate a majority-Black district.
The New York Times USEvery paper on Tuesday has dedicated its front page to the future of Sir Keir Starmer's premiership.
BBC News (Front page)The chances of a leadership challenge against Prime Minister Keir Starmer appeared to rise sharply on Monday as several government aides announced their resignations.
The New York Times WorldThe White House has previously pushed to investigate meat packers for price fixing and boosted imports from Argentina
The Independent WorldHis nomination comes as the Trump administration has increasingly signaled it is backing away from promises to dismantle FEMA
The Independent WorldMap designed to boost Democrats’ US House seats was thrown out by Virginia’s supreme court last week Sign up for the Breaking News US email Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office, Trump reiterate…
The Guardian WorldTreasurer 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 WorldIsraeli lawmakers approved a bill on Monday setting up a special tribunal with the authority to try and sentence to death Palestinians convicted of taking part in the 2023 Hamas-led attack that tri…
CBC WorldA French woman who was evacuated from the cruise ship developed symptoms on the flight to Paris and has tested positive
The Independent WorldTwo people are being monitored in Atlanta, 16 in Nebraska and another six passengers in Canada.
BBC WorldOver 70 Labour MPs have publicly urged the PM either to resign immediately or set out a timetable to stand down.
BBC PoliticsTrump hosts Indiana Univ. football team at White House
NBC NewsEighteen people from a cruise ship that faced an outbreak are being monitored at medical facilities in Nebraska and Georgia. One tested positive for the Andes virus, health officials said.
The New York Times USPassengers potentially exposed to hantavirus are being repatriated, so what is the risk to the wider public?
BBC News (Front page)Venezuela is ‘not a colony, but a free country’, she added
The Independent WorldDetectives believe the fatal encounter followed a domestic dispute regarding ‘past events’
The Independent WorldCouple whose baby was stillborn in hospital hope maternity review will lead to improvements.
BBC News (Front page)Calls for Keir Starmer to resign as British prime minister intensified Monday after heavy local and regional election defeats, with dozens of Labour MPs reportedly urging him to step aside despite …
France 24 EnglishUS president said Iran’s response to the US peace proposal was ‘stupid’ and that the ceasefire is ‘unbelievable weak’ Trump calls Iran’s response to peace plan ‘totally unacceptable’ as ceasefire f…
The Guardian WorldNow that most of the passengers of a luxury cruise ship are back in their home countries after a deadly outbreak was declared on board, questions and concerns about the illness continue to circulat…
CBC WorldFrom 12 May, only learner drivers can book their own tests, not instructors.
BBC News (Front page)The president hopes this visit will unlock a series of business deals and purchase agreements with Beijing
The Independent WorldTaiwan, tariffs and the strait of Hormuz are on the meeting’s agenda for Beijing – but will the US president be forced to ask for help in ending his war with Iran? On 20 February, a White House off…
The Guardian WorldIran defended its demands for a peace deal and President Trump called them “garbage.” Mr. Trump said he wanted to suspend the federal gasoline tax, which would require congressional approval.
The New York Times WorldThe Interior Department is canceling a rule that put public lands conservation on equal footing with development
The Independent WorldResearch from UCL suggests visiting art galleries or museums, singing and painting can help improve health outcomes Singing, painting or visiting a gallery or museum helps people age more slowly, a…
The Guardian WorldDip in credit card spending in April, particularly on travel, suggests Britons preparing for harder times amid Iran war fallout Households cut back on their spending in April at the fastest pace in…
The Guardian WorldMore than 100 figures sign open letter criticising closure, just months after MA was launched More than 100 academics, writers and activists from around the world have signed an open letter condemn…
The Guardian WorldTwo months after many thought Antonin Kinsky would never play for Tottenham again the goalkeeper makes one of the saves of the season to earn Spurs a point in their fight for Premier League survival.
BBC News (Front page)CK Hutchison Holdings’ shares climbed to their highest level since 2020 after the conglomerate announced plans to exit the UK mobile market, signalling that investors believe the Li family may once…
South China Morning PostHull City winger Mohamed Belloumi made up for his lack of preparedness to win the Championship play-off semi-final against Millwall for his side.
BBC News (Front page)Supreme Court extends access to abortion pill by mail
NBC NewsSpurs hit the self-destruct button once more to leave Roberto De Zerbi frustrated as fight to avoid relegation looks set to go to the wire, says chief football writer Phil McNulty.
BBC News (Front page)Former FBI Director James Comey said the Trump administration’s pursuit of another indictment against him — this time over an Instagram photo of seashells — reflects the president’s fixation on goi…
NBC NewsThe United States and Iran are at an impasse once again in the talks to end more than two months of war. President Trump said the ceasefire is on "life support" after Tehran's latest offer didn't i…
PBS NewsHourA Navy ballistic missile submarine arrived in Gibraltar, a British territory off the coast of Spain, on Sunday
The Independent WorldFor perspective on the state of the conflict with Iran and the latest peace proposals, Amna Nawaz spoke with Robert Kagan, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and a contributing writer for T…
PBS NewsHourAt least six passengers from the MV Hondius cruise ship have tested positive for the Andes strain of hantavirus.
NBC NewsIn our news wrap Monday, the Supreme Court extended access to the abortion pill mifepristone as justices consider an emergency request to halt a lower-court ruling that would restrict access to the…
PBS NewsHourOhio State University has filed a motion to dismiss about a third of the remaining claims of the former students who are suing the school for failing to protect them decades ago from being sexually…
NBC NewsThe House and Senate returned to session this week with deadlines looming on everything from DHS funding and a farm bill to an almost-expired national security and foreign intelligence law. Lisa De…
PBS NewsHourEsmail Baghaei, the spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in Tehran last month.
The New York Times 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 WorldThe ship at the epicenter of the hantavirus outbreak has been evacuated, and 16 Americans have now been transported to a specialized quarantine unit in Nebraska. Two are at a similar unit in Atlant…
PBS NewsHourA non-profit group suing to stop President Trump's Reflecting Pool renovation on the National Mall claims the project breaks federal law. Last month, the president announced the pool would be repai…
PBS NewsHourNPR's Tamara Keith and Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report with Amy Walter join Geoff Bennett to discuss the latest political news, including the legal battles over the partisan redistricting e…
PBS NewsHourCoral reefs are essential to the health of oceans, the food supply and to protecting the coast from storms. But as climate change pushes ocean temperatures higher, reefs are dying and bleaching eve…
PBS NewsHourNobody's Girl, published last year, detailed Giuffre's encounters with the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
BBC News (Front page)The University of Nebraska is home to the only federally funded quarantine unit in the U.S. and a separate biocontainment unit that can treat people exposed to infectious diseases.
NPR NewsHome secretary Shabana Mahmood reported to be among those who have told the PM to consider his position. Botterill says voters she spoke to during the campaign felt the country does not work for th…
The Guardian World