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Man arrested at Trump’s California golf course faces more charges
Jeanine John Taele detained for ‘suspicious’ behavior after he allegedly took photos and videos ahead of Trump visitA California man who was arrested …
US announces more than $100m in rewards for eight Jalisco cartel leaders
The Trump administration has sought to weaken the leadership of high-profile Mexican cartels by increasing the bounties.…
Trump team pushes to block court order giving BBC access to financial records
President has sued the broadcaster for $10bn, claiming a documentary on 2021 Capitol attack led to financial harmDonald Trump’s legal team is making a…
White House confirms new helipad for supersized Marine One helicopter
Changes come after report says Trump unhappy with helipad’s appearance and lawn’s slopeThe White House has confirmed that contractors are redoing a ne…
Clashes on anniversary of Imran Khan imprisonment
Pakistan police fired tear gas at supporters of jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan in Rawalpindi.…
Walk-in mental health centres to open in banks and libraries across England
Government plans network of nearly 200 specialist services to help those facing mental health crises.…
Senate confirms Trump pick Erica Schwartz as new CDC director
Schwartz, president’s third pick to lead top US public health agency, confirmed in 51-44 Senate voteDr Erica Schwartz was confirmed by the US Senate a…
University of Cambridge professor at centre of plagiarism row resigns
Prof Jason Arday said he had "concluded that the only way to bring this chapter to an end is to step away".…
Young pilot makes daring emergency landing on Florida interstate
A 21-year-old flight instructor safely landed her small aircraft on a US freeway near Pensacola, Florida.…
Threat of legal action if PC Andrew Harper’s killers are released early
Thames Valley chief says he may join Police Federation in court if Jessie Cole and Albert Bowers are freed from prisonThe chief constable of Thames Va…
New Mexico sues US Justice Department for impeding Epstein probe
The southwestern US state's attorney general argues that the federal government is withholding key unredacted documents.…
Dr. Erica Schwartz confirmed as CDC director, filling a leadership vacuum
Schwartz takes command of a public health agency that has lost thousands of employees, amid layoffs, resignations and leadership turmoil.…
Adapting to global heating: which UK public services are struggling in hot weather?
As NHS told to prepare for extreme weather, strain also felt in other areas including transport and farmingNHS must prepare for annual summer heat pre…
Sheikh Hasina says she will return to Bangladesh in December
Deposed Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina says she will return in December.…
SpaceX shares slide on the heels of first quarterly report
The stock was down more than 13 percent as investors were spooked by the company's heavy investments.…
Republican who withdrew last month beats Trump-backed rival in Michigan
Thomas Smith, whose name remained on ballot, beats Republican rivals in primary contest for eighth districtThomas Smith withdrew from the Republican p…
US to shut five consulates as critics fear China could fill diplomatic vacuum
State department informs Congress of planned closures in Canada, Grenada, Japan, Indonesia and CameroonThe US state department is to shut five foreign…
Brazil’s Flavio Bolsonaro names Alfredo Gaspar as running mate
The announcement comes as Lula warns of foreign interference and polls show a tightening presidential race.…
Judge signals Trump’s defamation lawsuit against Wall Street Journal may be dismissed again
Obama-appointed judge seemed unmoved by Trump attorneys’ arguments in case also naming MurdochA federal judge in Florida seemed skeptical of arguments…
Top Democrats set aside qualms and embrace progressive Abdul El-Sayed
Democrats ‘united by a common purpose: putting a check on Trump’, Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand sayAbdul El-Sayed wins Michigan Senate primaryW…
Cambridge announces investigation into professor accused of plagiarism
University says it has ‘new information’ about academic career of Jason Arday, the youngest black professor in its historyJason Arday, the Cambridge p…
Puntland forces seize government-held camp in Somalia’s Galkayo
Puntland says it has taken control of Galkayo camp as rival federal-aligned forces retreat following intense clashes.…
Student loan repayment rates an 'unsustainable burden', chancellor told
More than 120 MPs and peers have asked John Healey to carry out an "urgent review" of repayments.…
El-Sayed wins Michigan Democratic Senate primary
Abdul El-Sayed won Michigan's Democratic primary for US Senate, narrowly defeating Rep. Haley Stevens.…
How Trump made an estimated $2.2 billion during the first year of his second term
New York Times reporter Eric Lipton discusses his Pulitzer Prize-winning investigations into Trump's conflicts of interest and whether he's exploiting…
Exiled PM vows to return to Bangladesh despite execution threat
Sheikh Hasina, 78, plans a December comeback two years after being ousted in a bloody uprising led by studentsBangladesh’s ousted prime minister Sheik…
Trump is pioneering the role of commentator-in-chief when issues grow thorny
The president is constantly assigning motives, identifying heroes and villains, and telling his audience what to thinkThis was originally published in…
Despite political headwinds, Republicans have some structural advantages in midterms
While Republicans face political headwinds in this fall's midterm elections, the party also maintains important structural advantages that could help …
Puerto Rican cities hit with water rationing measures during record drought
Governor Jenniffer Gonzalez says she does not know how long the rationing measures will remain in place.…
El-Sayed's victory sends tremors through Democratic Party
His win in Michigan sets up a high-stakes contest in November, testing a left-wing candidate's popularity in a swing state.…