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Prosecutors lose appeal in Arizona's fake elector case and vow to present it again to a grand jury

One of three remaining criminal cases stemming from efforts by President Donald Trump’s supporters to overturn the 2020 election appears headed back to a grand jury in Arizona

Prosecutors lose appeal in Arizona's fake elector case and vow to present it again to a grand jury
Arts|Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Steven Seagal, Candace Owens and Trump’s ballroom commissioner appear at Russia’s top economic forum

Steven Seagal, Candace Owens and Trump’s ballroom commissioner appear at Russia’s top economic forum

Steven Seagal, Candace Owens and Trump’s ballroom commissioner appear at Russia’s top economic forum
Economy|Europe|Political|World

House poised to pass Ukraine aid over the objections of Republican leaders

The House is on course to pass a bill to aid Ukraine and sanction key segments of the Russian economy

House poised to pass Ukraine aid over the objections of Republican leaders
Economy|Education|Political|Science|Technology|World

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warns foreign AI platforms can be used against Canadians

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is warning that foreign artificial intelligence platforms could be used against Canadians

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney warns foreign AI platforms can be used against Canadians
Crime|Election|Political|US|World

Thune: ‘Hard to say’ whether Blanche can win confirmation as attorney general

Thune: ‘Hard to say’ whether Blanche can win confirmation as attorney general

Thune: ‘Hard to say’ whether Blanche can win confirmation as attorney general
Economy|Environment|Political|US|World

Water begins refilling Reflecting Pool after Trump's renovation to repaint it 'American flag blue'

President Donald Trump has announced that water has begun refilling the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool

Water begins refilling Reflecting Pool after Trump's renovation to repaint it 'American flag blue'
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

US Supreme Court backs FCC in clash with wireless carriers over fines

The U.S.

US Supreme Court backs FCC in clash with wireless carriers over fines
Business|Crime|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

Karen Read sues the police agencies that investigated her Boston police boyfriend's death

Karen Read has filed a lawsuit against the Massachusetts State Police and the town of Canton, alleging misconduct, negligence and failures in oversight during the investigation that led to her prosecution in the death of her Boston police officer boyfriend

Karen Read sues the police agencies that investigated her Boston police boyfriend's death
Crime|Political|World

Exclusive: John Bolton reaches plea deal over mishandling of sensitive national security information

Exclusive: John Bolton reaches plea deal over mishandling of sensitive national security information

Exclusive: John Bolton reaches plea deal over mishandling of sensitive national security information
Business|Crime|Economy|Education|Health|Political

Indonesia to 'refocus' free meal measures on more remote areas, official says

The Indonesian agency overseeing President Prabowo Subianto's flagship free meals programme will "refocus" its measures by cutting back on new kitchens and targeting

Indonesia to 'refocus' free meal measures on more remote areas, official says
Economy|Political|Science|World

First IAEA report on Iran's nuclear programme since February shows little change despite war

The U.N. nuclear watchdog sent a report to member states on Thursday with no major changes to its assessment of Iran's nuclear programme, despite three months of U.S.-

First IAEA report on Iran's nuclear programme since February shows little change despite war
Business|Economy|Political|World

US will uphold tariff caps in deals with EU, Japan and others, Trump's trade chief says

The United States will respect tariff caps in trade deals struck with the European Union, Japan and other countries, and planned U.S. tariffs over forced

US will uphold tariff caps in deals with EU, Japan and others, Trump's trade chief says
Europe|Political|World

Switzerland to deploy 4,000 troops on its side of border as France hosts G-7 summit

Switzerland will deploy around 4,000 troops inside its territory to reinforce security as world leaders gather for the G7 summit in neighboring France

Switzerland to deploy 4,000 troops on its side of border as France hosts G-7 summit
Crime|Political|US|World

Ex-Trump adviser Bolton to plead guilty in classified documents case, faces $2.25 million fine, sources say

John Bolton, a prominent critic of U.S.

Ex-Trump adviser Bolton to plead guilty in classified documents case, faces $2.25 million fine, sources say
Health|Political|World

Ruto says US plan to build Ebola facility in Kenya is the 'right thing'

Kenyan President William Ruto on Thursday said his government was doing "the right thing" by allowing the United States to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya

Ruto says US plan to build Ebola facility in Kenya is the 'right thing'
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Romanian president nominates adviser Eugen Tomac as prime minister

Romania's centrist President Nicusor Dan designated his adviser Eugen Tomac as prime minister on Thursday, seeking to end a political crisis that has stalled policymaking

Romanian president nominates adviser Eugen Tomac as prime minister
Crime|Entertainment|Political|US

Oklahoma's 'Rocket's Red Glare Act' allows fireworks to be sold year round

Oklahoma's 'Rocket's Red Glare Act' allows fireworks to be sold year round

Oklahoma's 'Rocket's Red Glare Act' allows fireworks to be sold year round
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

The $9 billion issue at the heart of US-Cuba tensions

The $9 billion issue at the heart of US-Cuba tensions

The $9 billion issue at the heart of US-Cuba tensions
Business|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in US

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has confirmed that the New World screwworm fly has arrived in south Texas

Screwworm fly detected in Texas decades after cattle threat was largely eradicated in US
Crime|Health|Political|US|World

Trump cuts off funds to Hawaii Medicaid fraud unit over lack of cases

Hawaii's attorney general stands to lose around $3 million in federal funding to fight Medicaid fraud after failing to consistently bring criminal cases,  the Trump

Trump cuts off funds to Hawaii Medicaid fraud unit over lack of cases
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Germany and France pitch swifter benefits for EU hopefuls in Balkans, Moldova

Germany and France have proposed giving aspiring European Union members more opportunities to join EU programmes and access the single market before joining the bloc,

Germany and France pitch swifter benefits for EU hopefuls in Balkans, Moldova
Election|Finance|Political|US|World

New York Democrats take first step toward new U.S. House map for 2028

New York Democrats have taken the first step toward redrawing the state's congressional map for the 2028 election cycle, a move that could eventually yield a

New York Democrats take first step toward new U.S. House map for 2028
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

US Supreme Court backs SEC in fight over 'disgorgement' power

The U.S.

US Supreme Court backs SEC in fight over 'disgorgement' power
Asia|Political|World

China, US clash over Tiananmen anniversary; Taiwan says face up to history

China on Thursday blasted U.S.

China, US clash over Tiananmen anniversary; Taiwan says face up to history
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche as US attorney general

President Donald Trump said he would move to nominate acting U.S.

Trump says he will nominate Todd Blanche as US attorney general
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Clashes erupt in Somalia's capital ahead of a planned anti-government rally

Somalia's opposition supporters and security forces have clashed in Mogadishu for a second day ahead of a planned anti-government demonstration

Clashes erupt in Somalia's capital ahead of a planned anti-government rally
Business|Education|Environment|Health|Political|Science|Technology

Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back

Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back

Researchers say this new Trump rule could destroy American science as we know it. They’re fighting back
Crime|Opinion|Political

James Comey’s Instagram seashell post sits in a murky legal zone between protected political speech and criminal threat

What’s a true threat and what’s political hyperbole? A scholar of constitutional and criminal law looks at the charges against James Comey for an Instagram post that said, ‘86 47.’

James Comey’s Instagram seashell post sits in a murky legal zone between protected political speech and criminal threat
Crime|Environment|Health|Opinion|Political|Science

For Black women in abusive relationships, gun-control loopholes can engender deadly disparities

Guns are what make violent partners so dangerous. And in the US, Black women get less protection from laws meant to keep firearms out of abusers’ hands.

For Black women in abusive relationships, gun-control loopholes can engender deadly disparities
Business|Crime|Education|Health|Political

Tony Carruthers recently survived a lethal injection attempt – the latest man to endure a failed execution

The constitutional prohibition of ‘cruel and unusual punishment’ has shaped legal discourse around failed executions, but courts have not stopped states from attempting to execute the same man again.

Tony Carruthers recently survived a lethal injection attempt – the latest man to endure a failed execution
Americas|Arts|Business|Crime|Economy|Entertainment|Europe|Finance|Interview|Lifestyle|Political|Stock Markets|US|Videos|World

New details revealed of Epstein assistant’s abuse allegations as GOP lawmakers call for DOJ investigation

New details revealed of Epstein assistant’s abuse allegations as GOP lawmakers call for DOJ investigation

New details revealed of Epstein assistant’s abuse allegations as GOP lawmakers call for DOJ investigation
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

US jobless aid filings, a proxy for layoffs, hit highest level since Iran war began in February

The number of Americans filing for jobless aid hit their highest level in four months last week, but layoffs remain historically low despite ongoing economic uncertainty brought on by the war in Iran

US jobless aid filings, a proxy for layoffs, hit highest level since Iran war began in February
Europe|Political|World

Russia says Serbia drills show NATO trying to squeeze Belgrade 'like boa constrictor'

Russia accused NATO on Thursday of squeezing Serbia "like a boa constrictor", citing a joint military exercise taking place there as evidence of an attempt to subjugate the

Russia says Serbia drills show NATO trying to squeeze Belgrade 'like boa constrictor'
Business|Economy|Education|Environment|Political|World

Brunei's sultan announces cabinet shake-up, appoints sons as ministers

Brunei's ruler announced a major cabinet reshuffle on Thursday, creating new key portfolios and appointing two of his younger sons as ministers, in a sign of

Brunei's sultan announces cabinet shake-up, appoints sons as ministers
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

Armenia's election to test Pashinyan's peace drive after war defeat

When Anna Yegoyan first moved from the Armenian capital to the northern mountain town of Ijevan, she had to reach it along bumpy, potholed

Armenia's election to test Pashinyan's peace drive after war defeat
Europe|Political|World

Tiny Montenegro vies to be EU's next member but hurdles remain

When Air Montenegro's passenger planes took to the skies earlier this year, they were branded with a new slogan: "28 by 28 - The Next EU Member".

Tiny Montenegro vies to be EU's next member but hurdles remain
Africa|Political|World

South Africa to dispatch envoys to Africa and other continents after xenophobic attacks

South Africa will send envoys to other African countries and around the world after a spate of xenophobic attacks targeting immigrants from other nations on the

South Africa to dispatch envoys to Africa and other continents after xenophobic attacks
Business|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Brazil could buy another 20 Gripen jets, Sweden says

Brazil has expressed interest in purchasing 20 additional Gripen model E and F fighter jets from Sweden's Saab, Swedish Defence Minister Pal Jonson said on Thursday.

Brazil could buy another 20 Gripen jets, Sweden says
Arts|Economy|Education|Entertainment|Environment|Finance|Health|Lifestyle|Political|Science|Sports|Technology|World

Coloradans are getting squeezed by credit cards while trying to navigate high costs

About a third of Americans report using high-interest credit cards for everyday expenses as costs continue to rise.

Coloradans are getting squeezed by credit cards while trying to navigate high costs
Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

Trump has mostly lost challenges against ‘sanctuary’ cities and states, but that could change

Trump has mostly lost challenges against ‘sanctuary’ cities and states, but that could change

Trump has mostly lost challenges against ‘sanctuary’ cities and states, but that could change
Political

Supreme Court turns toward an explosive final month with Trump’s priorities at stake

Supreme Court turns toward an explosive final month with Trump’s priorities at stake

Supreme Court turns toward an explosive final month with Trump’s priorities at stake
Education|Political|US|World

Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they're rewriting the rules for all of academia

President Donald Trump's administration put dozens of college campuses under investigation last year and cut federal funding unless they came in line with his Republican agenda

Trump officials went after dozens of colleges. Now they're rewriting the rules for all of academia
Europe|Political|World

Kosovo to hold another parliamentary election amid deadlock over new president

Kosovo will hold a parliamentary election on Sunday, its third in just 18 months, after its political parties failed to reach a compromise on choosing a

Kosovo to hold another parliamentary election amid deadlock over new president
Economy|Europe|Political|World

German far-right AfD party official meets with Putin adviser, Gazprom boss

A senior member of Germany's far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) met one of Russian President Vladimir Putin's top advisers as well as the head of energy group Gazprom

German far-right AfD party official meets with Putin adviser, Gazprom boss
Africa|Crime|Economy|Political|World

African migrants flee into the mountains as South Africa's xenophobic violence surges

Four days ago, Mozambican immigrant Lado Amido answered a knock at his door in the South African town of Kleinmond.

African migrants flee into the mountains as South Africa's xenophobic violence surges
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|World

Peru's leftist Roberto Sanchez seeks centrist appeal ahead of presidential runoff

Left-wing congressman Roberto Sanchez is striking a more pragmatic tone ahead of Peru’s June 7 presidential runoff against conservative

Peru's leftist Roberto Sanchez seeks centrist appeal ahead of presidential runoff
Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU preparing economic support package for Armenia after Russian pressure on it

The European Union is preparing an economic support package worth an initial amount of €50 million ($58.1 million) for Armenia after Russia hit Armenia with some trade

EU preparing economic support package for Armenia after Russian pressure on it
Economy|Political|World

Lebanon ceasefire raises hopes of progress for Iran deal

Israel and Lebanon agreed to implement a new ceasefire after U.S.-mediated talks, the Trump administration said, raising hopes for

Lebanon ceasefire raises hopes of progress for Iran deal
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Hezbollah rejects ceasefire plan declared in Washington, Israel keeps up strikes

Hezbollah rejected a ceasefire plan agreed by the Lebanese and Israeli governments in U.S.-mediated talks, as

Hezbollah rejects ceasefire plan declared in Washington, Israel keeps up strikes
Business|Economy|Political|World

India's Modi meets Delcy Rodriguez as India expands Venezuela oil imports

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has held talks with Venezuela’s acting President Delcy Rodriguez

India's Modi meets Delcy Rodriguez as India expands Venezuela oil imports
MidEast|Political|World

Iran's Khamenei warns against divisions after 'enemy's defeat on battlefield'

Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei said in a message on Thursday that Iran's enemies, having been defeated on the battlefield, were now seeking to undermine public

Iran's Khamenei warns against divisions after 'enemy's defeat on battlefield'
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Somali military and opposition-allied militias trade fire ahead of anti-government protests

Government troops and militias allied with the opposition exchanged fire overnight and on Thursday morning in Somalia's capital Mogadishu, damaging

Somali military and opposition-allied militias trade fire ahead of anti-government protests
Business|Economy|Political|World

Vietnam says USTR forced labour conclusion does not reflect its efforts

Vietnam's foreign ministry said on Thursday that the U.S.

Vietnam says USTR forced labour conclusion does not reflect its efforts
MidEast|Political|World

Lebanese President says ceasefire may come into effect within a day of parties' approval

Lebanese President Joseph Aoun told local outlets on Thursday that a U.S.-brokered ceasefire agreed the previous evening between Lebanon and Israel could come into force within 24

Lebanese President says ceasefire may come into effect within a day of parties' approval
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

China bans 4 New Zealand lawmakers after they visited Taiwan

Beijing has banned four New Zealand lawmakers from traveling to China for a year, demanding an apology for their visit to Taiwan

China bans 4 New Zealand lawmakers after they visited Taiwan
Health|Political|World

Dalai Lama, 90, to seek knee treatment in New Delhi

The Dalai Lama will receive medical treatment on his left knee in New Delhi this month, his office said on Thursday, as the 90-year-old deals with a series of health

Dalai Lama, 90, to seek knee treatment in New Delhi
Business|Election|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces plunging support in the electorally vital north where Hezbollah rocket fire has been heaviest, a

Netanyahu faces plunging support in north Israel as voters demand tougher Lebanon stance
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Sweden's centre-left opposition holds lead ahead of September election, stats office poll shows

Sweden's centre-left opposition looks likely to win power in the parliamentary election in September, ousting the right-wing government, according to an opinion poll

Sweden's centre-left opposition holds lead ahead of September election, stats office poll shows
Election|Political|World

South Korea Lee's ruling party sweeps local elections, but loses Seoul mayor race

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's ruling Democratic Party swept most major local races in elections held on Wednesday, but suffered a

South Korea Lee's ruling party sweeps local elections, but loses Seoul mayor race
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Russia ramps up aerial attacks as it struggles on the ground in Ukraine

Russia ramps up aerial attacks as it struggles on the ground in Ukraine

Russia ramps up aerial attacks as it struggles on the ground in Ukraine
Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

Kim Jong Un inspects new nuclear plant, plans ‘exponential’ weapons production ramp-up

Kim Jong Un inspects new nuclear plant, plans ‘exponential’ weapons production ramp-up

Kim Jong Un inspects new nuclear plant, plans ‘exponential’ weapons production ramp-up
Asia|Election|Political|World

Shortage of ballot papers sparks protests in South Korea's local elections

South Korea's National Election Commission said on Thursday it would hold an investigation after a shortage of ballot papers in local elections drew public anger, with

Shortage of ballot papers sparks protests in South Korea's local elections
Economy|Education|Political|World

From reform hopes to brutal crackdown - China's Tiananmen protests

Thursday marks 37 years since China bloodily suppressed pro-democracy demonstrations in and around central Beijing's Tiananmen Square, when Chinese troops opened fire on their own

From reform hopes to brutal crackdown - China's Tiananmen protests
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Mexico's popular former president blasts Trump as US ties hit low

Former Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador accused Washington on Wednesday of employing "interventionist and unscrupulous practices" to bolster

Mexico's popular former president blasts Trump as US ties hit low
Americas|Asia|Political|Science|Technology|World

North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons

North Korea says leader Kim Jong Un has visited a new facility to produce nuclear materials and announced plans to bolster the country’s nuclear forces “at an exponential rate."

North Korea unveils a new plant to produce fuel for nuclear weapons
Australia|Business|Economy|Political|World

Australia's lower house passes bill for biggest overhaul of taxes in decades

Australia's lower house of parliament passed a bill on Thursday for the government's biggest overhaul of taxes in decades, curbing tax breaks for property investors to make

Australia's lower house passes bill for biggest overhaul of taxes in decades
Business|Economy|Political|Travel|World

New Zealand expresses concern over China lawmaker ban after Taiwan trip

New Zealand said on Thursday it would express its concerns to Beijing after China banned four New Zealand lawmakers from entry following their visit to Taiwan last month.

New Zealand expresses concern over China lawmaker ban after Taiwan trip
Entertainment|Environment|Political|World

Buffalo named Donald Trump for his golden locks is a sensation at a Bangladesh zoo

A rare albino buffalo named after U.S. President Donald Trump for his distinctive blond tuft is drawing crowds at a Bangladesh zoo

Buffalo named Donald Trump for his golden locks is a sensation at a Bangladesh zoo
Business|Economy|Environment|Europe|Political|Travel|World

What to know about the growing opposition to Trump family-linked resort in Albania

A massive coastal development project linked to Jared Kushner is facing resistance in Albania

What to know about the growing opposition to Trump family-linked resort in Albania
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|World

Meta accuses Australia of breaching FTA, invokes US 'trade action'

Meta accused Australia of violating a free trade agreement with the U.S. by proposing a new tax on certain tech giants which do not strike licensing deals with

Meta accuses Australia of breaching FTA, invokes US 'trade action'
Business|Economy|Political|World

Japan government expects BOJ to coordinate policy steps with it, spokesperson says

Japan's government expects the Bank of Japan to conduct appropriate monetary policy toward a sustainable 2% inflation target that is driven by wage growth in close

Japan government expects BOJ to coordinate policy steps with it, spokesperson says
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

Trump plans $700 million in new coal support, White House official says

U.S.

Trump plans $700 million in new coal support, White House official says
Asia|Political|World

China should 'acknowledge the truth' about Tiananmen, Taiwan president says

China should "acknowledge the truth" about what happened 37 years ago on Beijing's Tiananmen Square, Taiwan President Lai Ching-te said on Thursday on the anniversary of an

China should 'acknowledge the truth' about Tiananmen, Taiwan president says
Business|Economy|Election|Political|World

South Korea Lee's ruling party sweeps local elections but loses Seoul mayor race

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's ruling Democratic Party swept most major local races in elections held on Wednesday, but suffered a

South Korea Lee's ruling party sweeps local elections but loses Seoul mayor race