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US inflation from tariffs that economists feared b...

8 miesięcy temu US consumer prices increased by the most in 5 months in June amid higher costs for any goods.

‘Turbaned Tornado’: World’s oldest marathon runner...

8 miesięcy temu Fauja Singh, the world's oldest marathon runner, has died at the age of 114 from a hit-and-run accident.

Thune explores rescissions amendment deal

politico.com 8 miesięcy temu Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he is inactive negotiating possible changes to the White House’s backing clawback request hours before he wants to take an first level vote. Asked if he had reached a deal to amend the...

MSF says 3 of its workers were ‘intentionally’ kil...

8 miesięcy temu The 2021 incidental was 'intentional and targeted killing' of 3 clearly identified aid workers, says medical charity.

People are seeing parallels with Gaza war in Super...

8 miesięcy temu Social media users are drawing parallels between DC’s fresh Superman movie and Israel’s war on Gaza.

Thousands of Afghans brought to UK under secret pr...

8 miesięcy temu Defence Minister John Healey says about 4,500 people are in Britain or in transit under the secret programme.

Build regional stableness from the ashes of Netan...

8 miesięcy temu Ten years since JCPOA’s signing, Netanyahu’s fear of peace has fuelled chaos. West Asia must respond with unity.

Formal complaint filed against Vote.org by its fou...

politico.com 8 miesięcy temu The complaint, filed with mulitple state attorneys general, alleges that high-profile voter registration group has engaged in financial mismanagement. The group denies the claims.

Trump threatens tariffs in 50 days: What harm will...

8 miesięcy temu Trump gives Putin a deadline to make peace with Ukraine or face possibly punishing US sanctions.

Australian activist sends “shoutout” to Tel Aviv e...

8 miesięcy temu Aboard the flotilla to Gaza, activist Tania Safi slams Australia’s Tel Aviv embassy for urging her to drop the mission.

Israeli forces bomb Syrian military after sectaria...

8 miesięcy temu Israel launched airstrikes on Syrian forces deployed to the south, where sectarian clashes have killed dozens.

‘My heart is broken’: Indigenous Australians lose ...

8 miesięcy temu Federal court says government not obliged to shield residents of Torres Strait Islands from effects of climate change.

How were babies’ mass graves discovered in church-...

8 miesięcy temu A local historian's investigation led the Irish government to find an unmarked mass grave with remains of about 800 children.

Fauja Singh, ‘world’s oldest marathoner’, dies in ...

8 miesięcy temu Indian-born British national became global sensation after taking up distance moving at the age of 89.

Astronauts from US, India, Poland, Hungary return ...

8 miesięcy temu For the non-American crew, the mission marked a return to crewed spaceflight for their respective nations after decades.

Corbyn, Sultana to form UK party: Flash in the pan...

8 miesięcy temu Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana plan to launch a fresh political party, hoping to unite Britain’s fractured left.

AI as fact-checkers

8 miesięcy temu What are the implications of utilizing AI chatbots to fact check breaking news?

US uses Canary Mission ‘hate’ site against Palesti...

8 miesięcy temu Court evidence from the US has revealed immigration agency ICE is utilizing Canary Mission to identify Palestine advocates.

How will the PKK’s disarmament play out in the reg...

8 miesięcy temu The PKK began its first phase of disarmament last week, analysts say the process will be felt regionally.

Capitol agenda: Thune barrels ahead on rescissions...

politico.com 8 miesięcy temu Senate Majority Leader John Thune says he will bring the first procedural vote to the level Tuesday on the White House’s request to claw back $9.4 billion in spending. It’s not clear he has even the 51 votes necessary...

Attacks on Palestinians intensifying in occupied W...

8 miesięcy temu UN office reports 757 settler attacks since January, up 13 percent from 2024, as deaths since January close 1,000.

Video shows shooting at crowded Gaza food collecti...

8 miesięcy temu Video shows Israeli soldiers beginning fire towards Palestinians trying to scope a food distribution site in confederate Gaza

Retired priest arrested for supporting Palestine A...

8 miesięcy temu Retired priest arrested for supporting Palestine Action

The Berlin police lied and the lie is now utilized...

8 miesięcy temu A claim that a police officer was beaten up at a Nakba protest has been disproved, but the harm has already been done.

Ukraine war creates a generation at hazard of bei...

8 miesięcy temu Military games replace playgrounds for kids as 'play' mirrors the deeper emotional toll of war.

Lamine Yamal faces legal probe into dwarf entertai...

8 miesięcy temu Spanish government to analyse Barcelona star's birthday organization after allegations of dwarf exploitation.

Will Patriots promised by Trump boost Ukraine’s de...

8 miesięcy temu The weapons may halt any attacks but don't cross a red line for Putin and fall short of Kyiv's needs, analysts say.

UEFA Women’s Euro 2025 quarterfinals: Qualified te...

8 miesięcy temu Holders England, planet champions Spain, heavyweights Germany and hosts Switzerland all stay contenders for the title.

India orders airlines to inspect Boeing fuel switc...

8 miesięcy temu India aviation agency tells airlines to analyse fuel control locks on respective Boeing models, including 787s and 737s.

Nvidia’s CEO says it gained US approval to sale H...

8 miesięcy temu Jensen Huang says Trump administration has assured his company it will be granted licences to export advanced chips.

Israeli ultra-Orthodox organization quits Netanya...

8 miesięcy temu Resignation of United Torah Judaism lawmakers leaves Netanyahu with razor-thin 61-seat majority in the 120 seat Knesset.

‘Lives controlled by crime’: Explosive allegations...

8 miesięcy temu Government under force as provincial police commissioner claims country's police chief colluded with criminal gangs.

Syrian troops enter Druze city of Suwayda after da...

8 miesięcy temu Government forces aim to end clashes with Bedouin tribes that have killed dozens of people.

Peru reopens 3,800-year-old Penico archaeological ...

8 miesięcy temu The citadel of Caral civilisation - 1 of the world's oldest - reopens for tourists after 8 years of restoration.

Netanyahu is the “most dangerous thing” for Jews

8 miesięcy temu Mandy Patinkin passionately condemns Israel's leadership, calling Benjamin Netanyahu dangerous for Jews globally.

China’s Xi says Australia ties have ‘turned around...

8 miesięcy temu Amid geopolitical tensions, the 2 nations call for dialog as China tries to capitalise on US tariffs on US allies.

Sudan’s RSF kills about 300 people in North Kordof...

8 miesięcy temu Emergency Lawyers says paramilitary force set fire to villages, killing dozens, including children and pregnant women.

US court briefly pauses Trump’s decision to end p...

8 miesięcy temu Appeals court blocks Trump administration from removing temporary protective position of nearly 12,000 Afghans.

China’s economy grows at steady pace despite Trump...

8 miesięcy temu China's GDP grew 1.1 percent from April to June despite US tariffs, authoritative data shows.

Seven rescued, 11 missing after boat capsizes off ...

8 miesięcy temu Rescue effort under way after boat carrying 18 people capsizes in bad weather off the Mentawai Islands.

Trump slaps 17 percent tariff on tomatoes from Mex...

8 miesięcy temu US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says US farmers have been 'crushed' by unfair trade practices.

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,237

8 miesięcy temu Here are the key events on day 1,237 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Sesame Street puppet Elmo’s X account posts anti-J...

8 miesięcy temu Makers of Sesame Street blame an unknown hacker for slew of offensive social media posts.

Senate Republicans scramble to lock down support f...

politico.com 8 miesięcy temu GOP leaders might be able to start debate on the $9.4 billion request. It’s not clear what would happen next.

Israel continues to pound Gaza, killing 72, as tru...

8 miesięcy temu The attacks come amid a worsening hunger crisis as Israel severely restricts entry of food, fuel, water and medicines.

US ultimate Court gives motion to Trump’s push ...

8 miesięcy temu Court reverses lower court ruling that said large staff cuts would effectively hamstring the Education Department.

States sue Trump over more than $6bn in education ...

8 miesięcy temu Officials from California, fresh York, Kentucky and 20 another states allege US administration acted unconstitutionally.

Senate confirms first fresh justice of Trump's s...

politico.com 8 miesięcy temu The legislature has voted to confirm the first judicial nominee of Donald Trump’s second term, marking the resumption of the president's longstanding run to install a conservative tilt across the national judiciary. Whitney Hermandorfer was confir...

Trio of home Dems press colleagues to support GOP...

politico.com 8 miesięcy temu Three home Democrats are urging their divided caucus to support a GOP-led cryptocurrency bill on the level this week. Democratic Reps. Don Davis of North Carolina, Josh Gottheimer of fresh Jersey and Ritchie Torres of fresh York sent a...

Cole: Hill GOP likely to prosecute backing topli...

politico.com 8 miesięcy temu House Appropriations Chair Tom Cole is planning for Hill Republicans to land on a government backing topline number that is above the White House’s request, and he’s been talking with his legislature counterpart about the substance as Capitol Hill...