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Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,253

1 miesiąc temu Here are the key events on day 1,253 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

In China’s shadow, Taiwan is building a drone army...

1 miesiąc temu Taipei sees homegrown drones as key to its defence, but analysts say its plans do not go far enough.

Brown University strikes $50m deal to end Trump ad...

1 miesiąc temu Trump has withheld hundreds of millions in national funds from top universities in effort to reshape US higher education.

Democrats’ fight-or-flight dilemma comes to a head...

politico.com 1 miesiąc temu They are facing key decisions this week over how readily they should cooperate with Republicans — and an even bigger test looms on the horizon.

Hawley defends himself against pile-on from Trump ...

politico.com 1 miesiąc temu In wake of searing criticism from president Donald Trump, Sen. Josh Hawley defended his government that would ban stock trading among lawmakers, the president and vice president. In a fact Social post Wednesday afternoon, Trump called the Misso...

More than 70 aid seekers killed as starvation wors...

1 miesiąc temu The UN has warned aid entering the Strip remains far below what is required.

Canada will recognise Palestinian state at UN Gene...

1 miesiąc temu The Canadian p.m. says Hamas cannot play a function in the future of Palestine or take part in possible 2026 elections.

Trump’s tariffs forge ‘feeling of large betrayal’...

1 miesiąc temu The White House’s August 1 deadline has ‘set off any panic’ among both workers and employers, experts say.

Pat Leahy has a informing for his erstwhile coll...

politico.com 1 miesiąc temu Pat Leahy saw it coming. In the throes of a 2007 scandal that seems quaint by modern standards, the then-Senate Judiciary chair issued a informing to all presidents: If you repeatedly sidestep the legislature to jam political loyalists into...

Mamdani returns, swipes distant Defund the Police...

politico.com 1 miesiąc temu With aid from Amira McKee‘OUT OF STEP:’ Zohran Mamdani distanced himself from “defund the police” posts he made in 2020, saying present they were made “amidst a frustration that many fresh Yorkers held at the execution of George Floyd.”...

German biathlete Laura Dahlmeier dies mountaineeri...

1 miesiąc temu German biathlete and Olympic champion Laura Dahlmeier was killed by falling rocks while scaling Laila highest in Pakistan.

UK court: Palestine Action may challenge ‘antiterr...

1 miesiąc temu Palestine Action has won its bid to challenge a government decision to ban the group under anti-terrorism laws.

At least 22 killed at Angola fuel price hike prote...

1 miesiąc temu More than 1,200 people have been arrested since rallies began earlier this week, a government message said.

Why a alleged ‘honor’ killing in Pakistan has spa...

1 miesiąc temu A couple was killed in Balochistan over accusations of having an affair. A viral video forced Pakistan to respond.

Hezbollah rejects calls to disarm, says demands se...

1 miesiąc temu Hezbollah chief Naim Qassem says group will 'not submit to Israel' and disarm as force on Lebanon grows.

Belgium refers war crimes complaint against Israel...

1 miesiąc temu The Hind Rajab Foundation criticises Belgian authorities for not taking stronger action as diplomatic row worsens.

US sanctions Brazil’s ultimate Court justice ove...

1 miesiąc temu US freezes justice Moraes's assets, citing function in arbitrary detentions, censorship, and Bolsonaro-related prosecutions.

US national Reserve leaves rates unchanged despit...

1 miesiąc temu The decision besides drew dissent from 2 of the central bank's governors, both Trump appointees.

UN expert condemns US rollback of sanctions on Mya...

1 miesiąc temu The decision came after the country's military chief sent a letter to Trump praising his 'strong leadership'.

Leader of Israeli Knesset taunts UK, France over P...

1 miesiąc temu The talker of Israel’s Knesset said London or Paris should be the site of a Palestinian state.

Le Court secures historical Africa win at women’s...

1 miesiąc temu Mauritian rider Kim Le Court has made past for Africa by winning a phase at the women's Tour de France.

Laura Dahlmeier: German biathlete dies in a climbi...

1 miesiąc temu Rescuers had hoped to find double Olympic gold medallist on 6,096m (20,000-foot) Laila highest in the Karakoram Mountains.

World Athletics gene test introduced for female ca...

1 miesiąc temu World Athletics mandates gene test for female category eligibility setting September 1 deadline for Tokyo Championships.

Democrats usage obscure law to force Trump on Ep...

1 miesiąc temu Rarely utilized 'rule of five' utilized in latest effort by Democrats to spotlight Trump-era Epstein controversies.

US Q2 GDP growth masks broader economical downtur...

1 miesiąc temu Consumer spending ticked up somewhat after a close halt, but private sector investments plunged in the second quarter.

White home backtracks on NIH backing hold amid H...

politico.com 1 miesiąc temu Under force from Congress, president Donald Trump's administration has reversed course after halting spending at the National Institutes of Health. Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle had been clamoring for cash to flow while informing that the ...

The War on Truth

1 miesiąc temu This episode explores the emergence of fake news, uncovering its history, motives and the stories driving its global impact.

Congressional stock trading ban gets legislature ...

politico.com 1 miesiąc temu Democrats agreed to exempt president Donald Trump to advance GOP Sen. Josh Hawley’s bill.

England vs India: 5th Test – teams, start, Gambhi...

1 miesiąc temu India search to save the five-Test series with England leading 2-1 going into the final match at the Oval in London.

UK flights briefly disrupted after air traffic con...

1 miesiąc temu Flights across the country were halted before air traffic control said teams are gradually resuming operations.

UK court rules Palestine Action may challenge ‘ant...

1 miesiąc temu The pro-Palestinian group requests a full legal challenge to its ban in London’s advanced Court.

Japan, Hawaii spared as tsunami warnings from 8.8 ...

1 miesiąc temu Japan and Hawaii were spared from a feared tsunami after 1 of the largest earthquakes always recorded struck Russia.

Fans and household say goodbye to metallic star ...

1 miesiąc temu Thousands of Black Sabbath fans gathered as a ceremony procession for Ozzy Osbourne made its way through Birmingham, UK.

Who gets to have nukes? | Start Here

1 miesiąc temu Who gets to have atomic weapons and why?

Man Utd’s Shaw backs Amorim’s challenge of ‘toxic’...

1 miesiąc temu Luke Shaw says the atmosphere in the Manchester United dressing area has been 'quite toxic'.

Danny Davis to announce he won’t search home ree...

politico.com 1 miesiąc temu Democratic Rep. Danny Davis of Illinois is expected to announce Thursday he won’t run for reelection in 2026, according to 2 people granted anonymity to discuss his plans in advance. Davis — at 83, 1 of the oldest members...

Trump hits India with 25% tariff, extra ‘penalty’ ...

1 miesiąc temu The US president said while India 'is our friend', it imposes stiff tariffs on US goods and buys besides much Russian oil.

‘Exorbitant privilege’: Can the US dollar keep it...

1 miesiąc temu Despite global shifts, analysts agree the US dollar's reserve currency position is improbable to be replaced for decades.

Border clash between Ugandan, South Sudanese troop...

1 miesiąc temu It is not clear what triggered the fighting although sections of the border have long been contested.

Questions mount over UK’s ‘Palestinian statehood’ ...

1 miesiąc temu The UK’s threat to recognise a Palestinian state if Israel does not agree to a ceasefire in Gaza has drawn criticism.

Senate Democrats effort to force DOJ’s hand on E...

politico.com 1 miesiąc temu Senate Democrats are utilizing an obscure national law in an effort to force president Donald Trump’s Justice Department to hand over information related to Jeffrey Epstein. number Leader Chuck Schumer and Democrats on the Homeland safety and G...

Trump not letting off force run against Grassley...

politico.com 1 miesiąc temu President Donald Trump is continuing his overnight crusade against legislature Judiciary Committee Chair Chuck Grassley in an apparent effort to force the Iowa Republican to ram through more nominees coming before his panel without deference to la...

‘Dramatic setback’: Will Peru’s fresh amnesty law...

1 miesiąc temu Survivors of Peru's interior armed conflict fear a fresh amnesty law will shield military and police from accountability.

The EU and US agree to a trade deal, but who won t...

1 miesiąc temu A trade deal is done, but who won? The European Union or the United States?

How crucial is UK’s decision to recognise Pales...

1 miesiąc temu PM Keir Starmer announces that the UK will recognise the state of Palestine in September, amid famine situation in Gaza.

New Texas Congressional map will make 5 district...

politico.com 1 miesiąc temu The map could become public as shortly as Wednesday afternoon.

Video: Israel has now killed 60,000 Palestinians i...

1 miesiąc temu As the death toll from Israel’s war on Gaza passes 60,000, Palestinians are appealing for an end to Israel’s genocide.

Gaza mothers forced to give babies water as milk a...

1 miesiąc temu Mothers across Gaza are forced to give their babies water to keep them alive, as milk and expression have become nearly imp

Bernie Moreno endorses Nate Morris in Kentucky leg...

politico.com 1 miesiąc temu Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) is backing Nate Morris in the race to replace retiring Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). “If we are going to put America First again, we request to send a conservative outsider to Washington, not another career...

Capitol agenda: Insider trading is Mike Johnson’s ...

politico.com 1 miesiąc temu Speaker Mike Johnson’s September to-do list is getting tougher by the day. As POLITICO scooped Tuesday, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) is planning to file a discharge petition to force a level vote on banning stock trading by members...