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A nationwide US flight ground stop, described as the longest since 9/11, was caused by a routine copper wire equipment upgrade according to the transportation secretary. Meanwhile, Ukraine claims to have knocked out 36% of Russia's oil refining capacity in under two weeks, escalating the conflict's impact on Russian infrastructure. The White House has reportedly announced that Trump, Putin, and Xi plan a historic joint meeting in China next week, signaling potential diplomatic developments amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.
US Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship in blow to Trump
The ruling is a major setback for Donald Trump's immigration agenda, and has been welcomed by civil rights groups.
RFK Jr. stacks FDA panel with peptide peddlers as FDA scientists oppose access
Peptide drugs are popular, but FDA scientists warn they're untested, may be harmful.
Amazon Seller Reveals Rare Glimpse of Shadow Bribery Market
Roof collapse kills 14 schoolchildren in Pakistan
Two people are taken into custody after the incident at a tuition centre in the Kahna suburb of Lahore.
Supreme Court takes sledgehammer to federal regulatory structure
Missing US congressman explains mysterious four-month absence
New Jersey Republican Tom Kean Jr, told fellow lawmakers that depression was the reason he had been away since March.
EU commissioners shut down air conditioning for employees, leave theirs on
The European Commission shut down air conditioning for employees on lower floors of its headquarters during a heat wave,…
Almost 60,000 far-right extremists in Germany, intelligence agency says
More than a quarter of those identified are believed to be violent, Germany's domestic intelligence agency says.
Trump asked Musk for SpaceX stock to seed US kids’ savings accounts, report says
Sources suggest Musk may be mulling big donation to Trump Accounts.
The labor share of income in the US is at its lowest post-war level
Supreme Court upholds broad conception of birthright citizenship
Supreme Court's birthright ruling is major blow to Trump
The BBC’s Gary O’Donoghue explains what the court's landmark ruling means for the US president.
Senegalese MPs move to clip presidential powers as tensions mount
The proposed changes agreed by a majority of MPs sparked protests outside parliament.
US Supreme Court upholds bans on transgender women in female school and college sports
It rules that states can ban transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports.
India Regains Fifth-Largest Stock Market Spot as Market Value Tops $5 Trillion
India has reclaimed its position as the world’s fifth-largest stock market after a strong June recovery lifted total…
US envoys in Doha to meet mediators but not Iranians, Qatar says
Qatar's foreign ministry spokesman says no high-level meetings or direct talks between the US and Iran are scheduled.
Florida bans local governments from pursuing net-zero emissions goals
Gov. Ron DeSantis calls it a crackdown on "radical climate policies."
Japan’s Nikkei Poised for 36% Quarterly Surge, Its Biggest Since 1965
Japan’s Nikkei 225 is on track for a 36% gain over the past three months, the sharpest quarterly advance in records…
Canadians share hopes and wishes for America's 250th birthday
For America’s 250th birthday, BBC journalists asked Canadians across the country what they would gift the US and what…
American Pride Falls to 25-Year Record Low
American pride has reached a 25-year low, with only 33% of U.S.
Flooding hits Ghana's capital killing 13 people - with another storm forecast
People have been urged to relocate to high ground or stay indoors as more rain is expected to come.
Japanese Yen Sinks to 162.27, Its Weakest Since 1986, Reviving Intervention Bets
The Japanese yen collapsed to 162.27 per U.S.
The US ambassador had Belgian police stop our reporting
Journalists from The European Correspondent were detained and removed from a US embassy-sponsored "Freedom 250"…
Supreme Court Blocks Trump From Firing Fed’s Lisa Cook in 5-4 Ruling, But Expands His Reach
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Michigan judge blocks Kalshi from allowing residents to place sports bets
A Michigan Judge has temporarily blocked Kalshi from offering sports betting contracts to residents, escalating the…
Founder of Asian super-app Gojek sentenced to 10 years in jail for corruption
The case against Gojek founder Nadiem Makarim stemmed from a laptop deal during his term as Indonesia's education…
Three people injured after explosion in Monaco
The blast at a residential building was "very likely an attack", Monaco's head of government tells AFP.
Russia Is Reviving a 1964 US Nuclear-Powered Missile Idea, Despite the Radiation Risk
In 1964, the US built and then shelved Project Pluto, a nuclear-powered cruise missile concept abandoned largely over…
Angry Venezuelans accuse government of negligence and apathy
People in areas devastated by twin earthquakes say they need more support from the government.
Chinese tycoon sentenced to 30 years in US jail
Guo Wengui branded himself as a China critic, gaining followers who backed his fraudulent schemes.