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After deadly weekend for US troops, Trump vows revenge against Iran

President Donald Trump on Monday said Iran would "pay" for killing U.S. soldiers after multiple service members were killed over the weekend in the war against Iran,

After deadly weekend for US troops, Trump vows revenge against Iran
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|World

On the day Andy Burnham becomes UK PM, a northern city loses trains to London

On the day Andy Burnham became prime minister after vowing to give greater powers and investment to the north of England, the region suffered a

On the day Andy Burnham becomes UK PM, a northern city loses trains to London
Crime|Environment|Lifestyle|World

Animal cruelty caught on viral video sparks outrage

Animal cruelty caught on viral video sparks outrage

Animal cruelty caught on viral video sparks outrage
Political|World

Senegal's Faye backs ex-president Sall's bid for UN top job, ministry says

Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye has endorsed former President Macky Sall's candidacy to become the next United Nations secretary-general, the foreign ministry

Senegal's Faye backs ex-president Sall's bid for UN top job, ministry says
Business|Entertainment|US|World

Paramount–WBD merger on pause as judge issues temporary restraining order

Paramount–WBD merger on pause as judge issues temporary restraining order

Paramount–WBD merger on pause as judge issues temporary restraining order
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Haitian children jailed for years without facing judge, UN official says

Children in Haiti have reported being jailed for years without appearing before a judge, the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Representative for Children

Haitian children jailed for years without facing judge, UN official says
Crime|Political|US|World

Netanyahu will not be arrested in US, Trump says, as New York mayor mulls options

U.S.

Netanyahu will not be arrested in US, Trump says, as New York mayor mulls options
Business|Economy|Finance|Travel|World

JetBlue wins auction for Spirit's LaGuardia flight slots

JetBlue won an auction for bankrupt Spirit Airlines' takeoff and landing slots at New York's LaGuardia airport for a purchase price of $58.5 million,

JetBlue wins auction for Spirit's LaGuardia flight slots
Education|Europe|Political|Technology|World

French Parliament's committee approves social media ban for under-15s

A reconciliation committee of France's Parliament agreed on a bill on Monday to ban access to social media for those under 15 years of age.

French Parliament's committee approves social media ban for under-15s
Crime|Europe|Health|Political|World

Police clash with protesters in Bologna after man dies during arrest attempt

Italian police clashed with demonstrators in the northern city of Bologna on Monday, ANSA news agency reported, during a protest over a man's death after officers tried to

Police clash with protesters in Bologna after man dies during arrest attempt
Business|Economy|Environment|Finance|Science|Stock Markets|US|World

Tropical depression nearing US Gulf Coast set to become a tropical storm, forecasters say

A tropical depression is drifting erratically in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to gradually strengthen into a tropical storm that could threaten several states this week

Tropical depression nearing US Gulf Coast set to become a tropical storm, forecasters say
Crime|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

British prosecutors charge a man with murder in the death of former politician Ann Widdecombe

British prosecutors have charged a 28-year-old man with murder in the death of former politician and reality TV contestant Ann Widdecombe

British prosecutors charge a man with murder in the death of former politician Ann Widdecombe
Crime|Economy|Political|World

US pledges to crack down on Haitian gangs making money off social media

The U.S. envoy to the United Nations says the U.S. government plans to stop violent gangs in Haiti from profiting off social media

US pledges to crack down on Haitian gangs making money off social media
Environment|Science|World

Tropical Storm Bertha expected to form soon and threaten Gulf Coast with flooding rain and strong wind gusts

Tropical Storm Bertha expected to form soon and threaten Gulf Coast with flooding rain and strong wind gusts

Tropical Storm Bertha expected to form soon and threaten Gulf Coast with flooding rain and strong wind gusts
Business|Economy|Europe|World

Private investors must pile cash into defence to fill public funding gap, executives say

Private investors are needed to funnel cash into European defence companies to plug the gap left by cash-strapped governments, but too often

Private investors must pile cash into defence to fill public funding gap, executives say
Environment|Political|Science|World

Ontario wildfires expand as smoke lingers in parts of the US

Wildfires burning across Ontario have grown to 735,000 hectares (1.8 million acres), from 650,000 hectares over the weekend, Premier Doug Ford said

Ontario wildfires expand as smoke lingers in parts of the US
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil settles 1% higher as hopes of renewed US-Iran negotiations offset Houthi threat

Oil prices settled over 1% higher on Monday after volatile trading through the session, as traders weighed hopes of renewed U.S.-Iran negotiations

Oil settles 1% higher as hopes of renewed US-Iran negotiations offset Houthi threat
Political|Sports|US|World

Soccer-'Great American Sleepover' softens US image abroad, but World Cup charm campaign hit some bumps

A supersized World Cup tournament and its dizzying array of feel-good social media fodder gave the U.S. image a much-needed boost globally, though concerns

Soccer-'Great American Sleepover' softens US image abroad, but World Cup charm campaign hit some bumps
Education|Health|World

India's 'cockroach movement' leaders say minister promises talks on demands

India's youth-led Cockroach Janta Party movement said on Monday a federal minister had promised the government would

India's 'cockroach movement' leaders say minister promises talks on demands
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Ortega says Nicaragua will no longer hold elections

Nicaragua's long-serving president Daniel Ortega said the Central American country will no longer hold elections, eliminating the possibility of an electoral challenge when his

Ortega says Nicaragua will no longer hold elections
Business|Economy|Political|World

Houthis announce Saudi naval blockade, threatening new front in US-Iran war

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they would impose a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, opening a

Houthis announce Saudi naval blockade, threatening new front in US-Iran war
Europe|Political|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy meets commanders as street protests mount

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy met some of Ukraine’s top military commanders on Monday to try to ease growing discontent with the defence leadership that has

Ukraine's Zelenskiy meets commanders as street protests mount
Crime|World

US soldiers killed by Iran were from Texas and Hawaii, military says

The U.S. military has identified two soldiers killed in action last week in the war with Iran

US soldiers killed by Iran were from Texas and Hawaii, military says
Environment|Food|Health|Science|US|World

US FDA says data continues to support Taylor Farms' lettuce as cyclospora source

The U.S.

US FDA says data continues to support Taylor Farms' lettuce as cyclospora source
Crime|Environment|Political|World

Ten bodies recovered after ferry capsizes off Guyana coast

Guyana's government said on Monday that 10 bodies had been recovered from a ferry that capsized off the coast over the weekend with 133 people on board.

Ten bodies recovered after ferry capsizes off Guyana coast
Economy|Environment|Health|Science|World

Fires, floods and record heat: This is the summer of compounding disasters

Fires, floods and record heat: This is the summer of compounding disasters

Fires, floods and record heat: This is the summer of compounding disasters
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US|World

US senators at airshow to reassure foreign defense contractors, urge tariff-free trade

A bipartisan group of nine U.S. senators on Monday sought to reassure defense contractors from American allies that growing demand for

US senators at airshow to reassure foreign defense contractors, urge tariff-free trade
Business|Political|Science|Technology|World

Head of US AI safety agency resigns

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Head of US AI safety agency resigns
Arts|Crime|Food|World

Supreme Court to hear from Alaskan bush pilot whose plane was confiscated over a six-pack of beer

Supreme Court to hear from Alaskan bush pilot whose plane was confiscated over a six-pack of beer

Supreme Court to hear from Alaskan bush pilot whose plane was confiscated over a six-pack of beer
Crime|Political|US|World

Senators demand ICE answers and body cameras after 2 fatal shootings in Maine and Houston

Dozens of Democratic U.S. senators and Maine's Independent senator are demanding more details from Immigration and Customs Enforcement about vetting practices for new agents

Senators demand ICE answers and body cameras after 2 fatal shootings in Maine and Houston
Americas|Europe|Political|Sports|World

Spain’s World Cup champions return home for royal welcome and parade in front of almost 2 million

Spain’s World Cup-winning soccer team has returned home to an estimated crowd of almost two million

Spain’s World Cup champions return home for royal welcome and parade in front of almost 2 million
Crime|Political|US|World

Mexican drug kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada sentenced in US to life in prison

Mexican drug kingpin Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada was sentenced on Monday to life in prison in the U.S., after a plea deal last year in which he admitted to

Mexican drug kingpin Ismael 'El Mayo' Zambada sentenced in US to life in prison
MidEast|Political|World

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthi rebels have announced a maritime embargo against Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Iranian-backed Houthis say they will block Saudi shipping at Red Sea gateway
Economy|Health|Political|World

New Trump rule makes it harder for some immigrants to get green cards

New Trump rule makes it harder for some immigrants to get green cards

New Trump rule makes it harder for some immigrants to get green cards
Celebrity|Entertainment|Europe|Lifestyle|Sports|World

Kevin Keegan, England soccer star who transcended the game with celebrity status, dies at 75

Kevin Keegan, the two-time Ballon d’Or-winning soccer star who captained and coached England and won the European Cup with Liverpool, has died

Kevin Keegan, England soccer star who transcended the game with celebrity status, dies at 75
Americas|Business|Crime|US|World

Ex-Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada denounces violence as he's sentenced to life in prison

Former Mexican drug kingpin Ismael “El Mayo” Zambada was sentenced in a U.S. court to life in prison

Ex-Mexican drug lord Ismael ‘El Mayo’ Zambada denounces violence as he's sentenced to life in prison
Crime|Political|US|World

New York man in custody after lighting fire outside ICE offices

Authorities said a man protesting Immigration and Customs Enforcement was taken into custody on Monday after he ignited fireworks and a fire on the steps of the building

New York man in custody after lighting fire outside ICE offices
Election|Europe|Finance|Political|World

The Latest: Andy Burnham replaces Keir Starmer as UK prime minister

Andy Burnham has become Britain's new prime minister, replacing Keir Starmer

The Latest: Andy Burnham replaces Keir Starmer as UK prime minister
Europe|Political|Sports|World

Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar declines nomination for president

Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar said on Monday that she will not accept the nomination for president, only a day after Prime Minister Peter Magyar said he would ask

Hungarian chess legend Judit Polgar declines nomination for president
Crime|Political|World

Who is Hamas' new leader Khalil Al-Hayya?

Khalil Al-Hayya, a senior Hamas official who survived an Israeli raid on Qatar in

Who is Hamas' new leader Khalil Al-Hayya?
Business|Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Yemen's Houthis declare naval blockade against Saudi Arabia

Yemen's Iran-aligned Houthis said on Monday they were imposing a naval blockade on Saudi Arabia, a move

Yemen's Houthis declare naval blockade against Saudi Arabia
Business|Crime|Economy|Europe|World

Four Indians killed in attack on ship leaving Ukraine's Odesa, New Delhi says

An attack on a ship leaving Ukraine's southern port of Odesa on Sunday killed four Indians and left another at hospital in a critical condition, India's foreign ministry said in a

Four Indians killed in attack on ship leaving Ukraine's Odesa, New Delhi says
Entertainment|Opinion|Sports|World

The World Cup is over, long live the World Cup: A look back at one of the best tournaments ever

The World Cup is over, long live the World Cup: A look back at one of the best tournaments ever

The World Cup is over, long live the World Cup: A look back at one of the best tournaments ever
Business|Economy|Finance|World

Mexico economy to grow less than previously expected on trade concerns

Mexico's economy will grow more slowly this year and next than previously forecast as concerns over trade rules with the United States continue to

Mexico economy to grow less than previously expected on trade concerns
Europe|Health|Technology|World

Ireland clamps down on e-scooters after rise in serious injuries

Ireland will raise the minimum age for the use of electric scooters to 18 from 16, and require riders to be licensed and wear helmets, the government said on Monday,

Ireland clamps down on e-scooters after rise in serious injuries
Economy|Environment|World

US attacks deepen hardship, not dissent, in Iran's restive south

Opposition to Iran's clerical rulers has long simmered in the country's impoverished south.

US attacks deepen hardship, not dissent, in Iran's restive south
Education|World

Renee Messelin, first Black woman soldier to serve overseas, honored at Lincoln Cemetery memorial

Renee Messelin, first Black woman soldier to serve overseas, honored at Lincoln Cemetery memorial

Renee Messelin, first Black woman soldier to serve overseas, honored at Lincoln Cemetery memorial
Business|Economy|Environment|World

Oil transfer activity in Gulf of Oman slows following ship attacks, data shows

Oil transfers between tankers in waters outside the Strait of Hormuz have slowed following a wave of recent attacks on vessels by Iranian forces, according

Oil transfer activity in Gulf of Oman slows following ship attacks, data shows
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

New UK leader Burnham says he will never take risks with economy

Britain's new prime minister, Andy Burnham, said on Monday he would never take risks with the economy, re-committing to a pledge to stick to the previous government's

New UK leader Burnham says he will never take risks with economy