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A veteran was detained by the National Guard in her front yard. Now she's suing
Military veteran and D.C. resident Anna King has filed a $3 million lawsuit against the Idaho National Guard, saying three guard members assaulted her…
Medicaid work rule leaves homeless people in the cold
Conservatives who have long pushed for Medicaid work requirements often said vulnerable people would get a pass. But the federal government's list of …
Primaries in the Midwest have become a high stakes proving ground for progressives
Democratic primary elections in Michigan, Wisconsin and Minnesota have made the Midwest a test case for whether progressive candidates can win in comp…
Why Texas is betting 'Y'all Street' can take on Wall Street
Dallas's financial industry is growing, amid a larger Texas business boom. But can it really steal New York's crown?…
Five states hold polls on Tuesday. Here's what to know.
Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia and Washington hold primaries Tuesday, with races that could ultimately decide control of Congress next year. Red…
BP profits highest in four years as Iran war pushes up oil price
Higher oil prices boost the energy giant's results while environmental groups accuse it of profiteering.…
Moment pilot caught with 70,000 ecstasy pills at Indonesian airport
A Malaysian pilot was arrested at Jakarta airport after being found with around four stone (26kg) of drugs hidden in his luggage.…
'Digital lifeline' - Gaza tech workers give glimpse of possible future
Thousands of young people in Gaza are pursuing roles in the digital economy as the territory's wider recovery stalls.…
Five dead in Moscow region as Ukraine continues warehouse strikes
Facilities in St Petersburg and Tver were also hit, while at least one was killed in Russian strikes on Ukraine.…
BP profits more than double as Iran war sends oil prices soaring
Energy company’s $5.73bn quarterly profits come after Shell posted second highest quarterly earnings on recordBusiness live – latest updatesBP has rep…
Daphne Caruana Galizia was investigating suspected corruption when killed, jury told
Journalist’s son says his mother was examining leak from Electrogas, part owned by Yorgen Fenech who is on trialDaphne Caruana Galizia was investigati…
Palestine weekly: Israel kills dozens in Gaza after Hamas disarmament deal
Israeli strikes on Gaza only intensified in the days following a US-brokered agreement billed as a 'breakthrough'.…
Pochettino agrees to coach men’s US Soccer through 2030 World Cup
Mauricio Pochettino has agreed to extend his tenure as coach of the United States men’s soccer team.…
Colombia’s Petro repeats vote fraud claims days before handing over power
Petro accuses programmers of altering vote counts and claims metadata tied to election results was hidden from review.…
Salvadoran man dies in ICE custody at New Jersey detention centre
Second Delaney Hall detainee death in eight months prompts calls to close facility, demands for answers.…
US stocks near record high, oil falls as Trump claims Iran talks underway
Benchmark S&P500 approaches all-time peak as Washington, Tehran offer conflicting accounts of status of talks.…
Does the US blockade on Cuba make America safer?
Trump just escalated restrictions on Havana warning that Cuba remains a ‘threat to national security’.…
Ibrahim Traore: Why Burkina Faso’s popular leader faces a reality test
Traore’s sovereignty message has won support across Africa, but his record at home faces scrutiny.…
Board of Peace says no Israeli withdrawal from Gaza before Hamas disarms
Netanyahu and board director Maldenov meet amid tensions over Gaza disarmament roadmap and recent Israeli attacks.…
Trump administration sued by 25 states over new tariffs on trading partners
The states claim the new levies are a pretext to re-impose tariffs that were ruled illegal by the US Supreme Court.…
Iran war live: Tehran denies US talks as Trump warns of ‘last chance’
US president says talks with Iran are under way, warning the negotiations are Tehran's 'last chance' to secure a deal.…
Analysis: Trump fumes as top allies back down on his personal battles
A president used to bending US politics to his will faces two stinging losses in a matter of days, writes the BBC's Anthony Zurcher.…
UK papers: 'Cop killers will go free' and 'Farage's sinking ship'
Several papers lead on the latest on the prisoner early release scheme.…
From Trump to El-Sayed: US Arabs in Michigan centre Palestine in politics
Arab Americans in Michigan who withheld support for Kamala Harris in 2024 say they will not back pro-Israel candidates.…
Will Israel withdraw from Gaza if Hamas disarms?
Israel says it has doubts about the Palestinian group laying down its weapons.…
House Ethics panel recommends censure for Chuck Edwards after harassment allegations
After a months-long investigation, the ethics committee recommended censure for Edwards because of "persistent unprofessional and inappropriate conduc…
Rapists and child sex offenders to be barred from early release scheme
The release of other offenders will be delayed by a month, with the first release due now in October…
Trump says talks with Iran are ‘last chance’ to forge a deal
US President Donald Trump said Iran has a "last chance" to reach a nuclear agreement.…
Clergy members arrested while protesting at Senate office
Clergy members were arrested while protesting the Iran war and voting rights concerns at the Senate office.…
Survivors reach port after deadly Indonesia ferry fire
Survivors reach port after deadly Indonesia ferry fire…