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The US aviation system experienced the longest ground stop since 9/11 before the FAA lifted the National Ground Stop, causing widespread travel disruptions across the country. In geopolitics, Trump, Putin and Xi plan a historic joint meeting in China next week according to the White House, while separately Zelensky claims the US has floated Ukraine ceding Donbas for NATO membership. Other major developments include Ukraine knocking out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks and an Israeli airstrike on Nasser hospital in Gaza that killed a surgeon and others.
Hunter Biden tells BBC his pardon was 'not good' for America or his father's legacy
In a wide-ranging BBC interview, the former president's son denied having any interest in running for office and spoke frankly on his father's declining health.
What is birthright citizenship and how common is birth tourism in the US?
The Trump administration is trying to restrict access to US citizenship for some people through attempts to end birth…
Kidnapped rare Serbian eagle freed into wild after rescue
Feliks the eagle was abducted as he first flew the nest in Serbia and wound up in the Middle East with poachers who…
Judge rules Meta caused "public nuisance" and must fund mental health treatment
New Mexico judge orders $567M fund to help address youth mental health crisis.
Mykhailo Fedorov reveals struggle to secure Patriot missiles and Western support
Former Ukrainian Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov revealed the significant challenges in securing Patriot missiles from…
DOGE's wild, unverifiable savings claims discredited in US government report
DOGE's inflated "Wall of Receipts": 96% of grant savings unverifiable, GAO says.
Politicians, private jets and power - the life of a Fifa president
Fifa president Gianni Infantino appears to be trying to return to business as usual after the failed World Cup private…
What we know so far about the deadly Thailand shooting
At least seven people have died after a teenage boy shot his grandparents before opening fire on a school in Bangkok.
Reform UK chair calls for probe into SBF-linked donation: Report
As the chairman of the Reform UK calls for an investigation into a FTX-linked political donation, the party’s leader…
Tax cuts for the wealthy only benefit the rich (2023)
Research analyzing major tax cuts for the wealthy across 18 developed nations over five decades found that the rich…
This Mine Predicts Major Wars. It's Opening Again
Spanish police arrest 78 people in bust of 'one of largest' smuggling networks
The group moved synthetic drugs from Spain to Algeria, then used the return journey to smuggle migrants and weapons.
Spain threatens retaliation if Italy fails to lift border controls after Ceuta crossings
Italy has said it will not accept "ultimatums or impositions" after the mass crossing of migrants from Morocco to Ceuta…
Critical Minerals: The Next Strategic Battleground for AI and Crypto
US President Donald Trump is set to host a meeting with top mining company leaders at the State Department on August 7…
Mexico and Peru restore diplomatic relations after asylum row
Relations broke down after former Peruvian Prime Minister Betssy Chávez sought asylum in the Mexican embassy in November…
Barca cancel friendly in Morocco after Ceuta border crisis
Barcelona cancel pre-season friendly in Morocco because of the ongoing border crisis in Ceuta.
Trump administration has spent nearly $4B to cancel offshore wind farms
The Trump administration has now convinced developers to abandon 12 offshore wind leases.
Seven killed after teen shooter opens fire at home and school in Thailand
Authorities say the teen killed his grandparents at home before gunning down five teachers at his school.
Report: White House drafting executive order linking vaccines and autism
Trump determined to link life-saving shots to autism, despite science and political risk.
I was standing in front of my teacher when she was shot, Thai pupil says
The student says she feared never seeing her mother again after the attack killed five teachers.
U.S. Lost 23,000 Jobs in July, While Unemployment Ticked Lower
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Trump is losing his war on wind power
A court rules that a hold on all wind projects clearly violates the law.
DOGE overstated savings, government watchdog says
New Mexico court orders Meta to pay additional $567M in child safety case
Meta's total fine has raked up to $942 million in this case
Saudi Arabia, Turkey and Pakistan sign defence pact
Pakistan says an attack on any of the three will amount to an attack against all, amid conflict in the Middle East.