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US judge repeats block on Trump’s bid to limit voting by mail
Order comes days before ballots go out for the midterms.…
Detroit despairs as ‘insanity’ of Trump’s Canada trade war punishes city
Unpopular new policy comes as midterms loom and control of Congress could be decided by several Michigan racesEvery day $1bn worth of goods crosses th…
Is Nepal facing another devastating flood from a new lake?
Glacier collapse in Nepal triggered flash floods, mudslides and a barrier lake where a landslide dammed the river.…
World's youngest reigning traditional monarch dies aged 34
King Oyo ascended to the throne of Uganda's Tooro kingdom when he was just three years old.…
PA activists face ‘terror’ charges over Trump golf resort protest: Report
Protesters targeted Trump’s Ayrshire resort with red paint and slogans saying 'Gaza is not 4 sale'.…
Norway’s King Harald V dies, succeeded by son
Harald V, who was Europe's oldest reigning monarch, has died at the age of 89. His son will reign as King Haakon VIII.…
This house trumpets its history in the face of gentrification. Now it's a landmark
A house in San Francisco covered in the painted faces of Latin rock artists was formally landmarked by the city. Its neighborhood has seen skyrocketin…
The Social Security trust fund is running out, and yet it's not a top campaign issue
Limited public discussion of the trust fund's shortfall has experts worried that most Americans don't fully understand the problems Social Security fa…
Inside the Democratic task force preparing for if Trump interferes in the midterms
As Election Day draws nearer, Democrats are preparing for a range of scenarios, intent on avoiding what they see as the failure of imagination that ke…
U.S. says pipelines will make Strait of Hormuz be irrelevant. Energy experts disagree
Treasure Secretary Scott Bessent said oil pipelines will make Strait of Hormuz irrelevant in two years. Energy experts say that is unlikely to happen.…
Businesses are getting tariff refunds. Why aren't consumers getting their cut?
A slew of American companies are getting billions of dollars back in tariff refunds after a Supreme Court ruling. Many consumers, though, may never ge…
A melting glacier contributed to the deadly Nepal floods. We can expect more like this
As the climate continues to warm, scientists warn that the frequency of disasters like the floods in Nepal will increase.…
This week's quiz includes two Dolly Parton questions, because she deserves it
The singer, actress and philanthropist could have filled a whole quiz, but we had to give other people a chance.…
Can't stop fixating on the way you look? These 4 mental exercises may help
Obsessing over your looks should not take up all your energy, says psychologist Diana Hill. If you're struggling with uncomfortable thoughts about you…
Children take cover behind shopping cart during Israeli drone fire
Video shows children in Gaza taking cover behind a shopping cart during a reported gun attack by an Israeli drone.…
‘Typical Trump, silly joke’: ‘Lake America’ has Canadians laughing
Canadians are reacting to US President Donald Trump’s executive order to rename Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’.…
Stunning photos capture August's Sturgeon Moon
A lunar eclipse coincided with August's full Moon to make the celestial display even more spectacular…
Nepal army rescues survivors from hydropower tunnel
Nepal's Prime Minister Secretariat shared footage showing army personnel rescuing people from a hydropower tunnel.…
Teen boy allegedly messaged two others to join ‘degrading’ and ‘humiliating’ Sydney gang-rape, court hears
Two 17-year-olds accused of subjecting teenage girl to hours-long sexual assault granted bailGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podca…
Norway's King Harald V dies at 89 and his son becomes King Haakon VIII
King Harald V of Norway, who went into exile in the United States as a child during the Nazi occupation of his homeland and refused a string of Europe…
Six months on, Trump’s Iran strategy is starting to pay off
The US has not won the war, but sustained pressure is weakening Tehran and giving Washington a stronger hand.…
Six months into the Iran war: What has Trump accomplished?
The BBC's Tom Bateman breaks down what Trump has accomplished during the six month war with Iran.…
Six months on, Iran is still standing, but survival is becoming more costly
Economic pressure is testing Iran where it is weakest and sharpening divisions within its leadership.…
Armed with a whistle, Gaza’s lifeguards do what they can to save swimmers
Shortages leave Gaza's lifeguards without essential rescue equipment, as Palestinians flock to the beaches.…
Six months of war between Iran, US leave Arab states facing tough questions
The Iran war is settling into attrition, with no regime collapse and Gulf economies facing growing uncertainty.…
U.S., South Korea and Japan to hold drill as North Korea ramps up pressure on U.S.
The announcement that the three countries will go ahead with a trilateral military drill comes a day after North Korea vowed to retaliate against what…
Nepal’s mudslide wiped out areas of eastern China, army helps search
China has dispatched hundreds of military personnel to the border town of Gyirong in Tibet, after a deadly mudslide.…
Trump downplays Moscow visit by CIA director as ‘semi-routine’
President denies visit was to gain support for Iran sanctions or due to fears that Putin plans to ‘test Nato resolve’Donald Trump has downplayed a vis…
What could Meta’s US settlement mean around the world – and what now for other claims against firm?
Other governments could seek similar concessions, while separate legal action is pending in places ranging from Kenya to the NetherlandsIn October 202…
Seven charged with damaging Trump’s Scottish golf course accused of ‘terrorist connection’
Course at Donald Trump’s Turnberry resort was painted with words ‘Gaza is not 4 sale’ and clubhouse was sprayed with graffitiSeven people charged with…