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Trump's grand sporting season begins with UFC fights on White House lawn

President Donald Trump's run of high-profile sporting events begins this week in Washington, with the U.S. leader eager to project an image of strength

Trump's grand sporting season begins with UFC fights on White House lawn
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Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war

President Donald Trump is anticipating a significant weekend for his presidency

Trump is raising expectations that this time he really will close deal with Iran to wind down war
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine to request $20 billion to keep momentum against Russia, source says

Ukraine is seeking an additional $20 billion in military funding from its allies to cement what it sees as its current battlefield advantage over Russia, a Ukrainian defence

Ukraine to request $20 billion to keep momentum against Russia, source says
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Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

About half of evangelical Christians - a core component of President Donald Trump's political base - believe his

Evangelicals divided on Trump's war in Iran, immigration crackdown, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
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Jane Fonda to host First Amendment celebration opposite Trump's UFC Freedom 250 event

As mixed martial arts fighters gather on Sunday on the South Lawn of the White House in a cage match to celebrate President Donald Trump’s 80th

Jane Fonda to host First Amendment celebration opposite Trump's UFC Freedom 250 event
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Albania opposition leader Berisha says US lifts entry ban on him

Former Albanian leader Sali Berisha, now the head of the main opposition party, said on Friday that the United States has lifted a travel ban placed on him in 2021.

Albania opposition leader Berisha says US lifts entry ban on him
Economy|Political|World

War-wary Hill Republicans question Trump’s Iran strategy with control of Congress at stake

War-wary Hill Republicans question Trump’s Iran strategy with control of Congress at stake

War-wary Hill Republicans question Trump’s Iran strategy with control of Congress at stake
Asia|Crime|Education|Political|World

US scholar with history of activism in Myanmar arrested in China on suspicion of espionage

Chinese authorities have arrested an American scholar on suspicion of espionage

US scholar with history of activism in Myanmar arrested in China on suspicion of espionage
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Armenian opposition party files petition to annul June election results

A pro-Russian opposition alliance filed a request to Armenia's election commission on Friday to throw out the results of last Sunday's parliamentary election, won by Prime Minister

Armenian opposition party files petition to annul June election results
Africa|Crime|Political|World

Iranian woman among migrants deported from the US to the Central African Republic

Attorneys say an Iranian woman is among a group of people who have been deported to the Central African Republic from the United States

Iranian woman among migrants deported from the US to the Central African Republic
Economy|Education|Political

Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC polling

Independents have grown increasingly unhappy with President Donald Trump during his second term, particularly independents without a college degree

Where Trump has lost support with independents, according to AP-NORC polling
Europe|Political|World

NATO will gradually adjust strength of peace support mission in Kosovo over next year

NATO will gradually adjust the strength of its peace support mission in Kosovo, which has been in place since 1999, over the next year due to the steady security

NATO will gradually adjust strength of peace support mission in Kosovo over next year
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|World

Once beset by power outages, Puerto Ricans also hit with severe water shortages

Thousands of Puerto Ricans are struggling with water shortages so severe that the governor of the U.S. territory has activated the National Guard and emergency responders are fielding calls every day

Once beset by power outages, Puerto Ricans also hit with severe water shortages
Asia|Crime|Political|World

Bangladesh, India to coordinate patrols on border, share intelligence amid migrant tensions

Bangladesh and India have agreed to deepen cooperation along their shared border with improved intelligence sharing and coordinated patrols, according to a joint statement

Bangladesh, India to coordinate patrols on border, share intelligence amid migrant tensions
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Hope springs eternal, especially for markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Hope, as the saying goes, springs external.

Hope springs eternal, especially for markets
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Can the man behind a giant pro-Trump sign ride the president’s praise to Congress?

Republicans routinely highlight their devotion to President Donald Trump

Can the man behind a giant pro-Trump sign ride the president’s praise to Congress?
Election|Political|World

How South Korea's ballot shortage spurred turnout of thousands to defend democracy

Arriving to cast her vote in South Korea's local elections, Yoomi Lee was

How South Korea's ballot shortage spurred turnout of thousands to defend democracy
Asia|Political|World

Philippine defence chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctions

The Philippines defence chief will continue to do his duty in the face of China's "wickedness", he said on Friday, a day after Beijing sanctioned him for what

Philippine defence chief vows to press on against China's 'wickedness' after sanctions
Asia|Crime|Health|Political|World

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who was known for her legal work, dies at 47

Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, a lawyer and the eldest of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s children, has died at age 47

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who was known for her legal work, dies at 47
Asia|Crime|Political|World

South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to 30-year jail term over drone incursion

A South Korean court sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to 30 years in prison on Friday for charges linked to his ordering an incursion of military drones over North

South Korea court sentences ex-President Yoon to 30-year jail term over drone incursion
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India willing to let fiscal deficit widen to 4.8% of GDP, Bloomberg News reports

India is preparing for a wider-than-expected budget deficit this year, Bloomberg News reported on Friday, citing an official familiar with the matter, as the war in Iran raises

India willing to let fiscal deficit widen to 4.8% of GDP, Bloomberg News reports
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Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name by Friday deadline

President Donald Trump's board at the Kennedy Center is trying to keep his name on the building before a court-ordered deadline to remove it by Friday

Kennedy Center board seeks pause of ruling ordering removal of Trump's name by Friday deadline
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Trump appeals court order to strip his name from Kennedy Center building

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Trump appeals court order to strip his name from Kennedy Center building
Crime|Political|US

Jury convicts the brother of Massachusetts attorney general of sexual assaults

A jury has convicted the brother of Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Campbell of sexually assaulting women while posing as a rideshare driver

Jury convicts the brother of Massachusetts attorney general of sexual assaults
Business|Economy|Political|World

Trump nominates US Attorney Jay Clayton to be director of national intelligence

President Donald Trump is nominating Jay Clayton, the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York and a former Securities and Exchange Commission chairman, as director of national intelligence

Trump nominates US Attorney Jay Clayton to be director of national intelligence
Election|Political|US

Alaska election official threatens to disqualify Republican who shares name with Sen. Dan Sullivan

A top Alaska elections official has threatened to disqualify from the August primary a U.S. Senate candidate who shares the same name and party affiliation as incumbent Republican Dan Sullivan

Alaska election official threatens to disqualify Republican who shares name with Sen. Dan Sullivan
Economy|Political|US|World

Iran says no final decision made on deal that Trump hopes could be signed soon

President Donald Trump on Thursday said the United States and Iran could sign a peace deal as soon as this weekend that would

Iran says no final decision made on deal that Trump hopes could be signed soon
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US judge blocks Ken Paxton's lawsuit against Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue

A federal judge on Thursday blocked Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton from continuing to pursue a lawsuit against the Democratic fundraising

US judge blocks Ken Paxton's lawsuit against Democratic fundraising platform ActBlue
Business|Political|US|World

Trump, allies working on plan to void his impeachments, WSJ reports

U.S.

Trump, allies working on plan to void his impeachments, WSJ reports
Crime|Political|US|World

US Justice Department sues Virginia over mask ban

The U.S.

US Justice Department sues Virginia over mask ban
Economy|Political|World

The Latest: Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran after threatening escalation

President Donald Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran hours after threatening to escalate the 3-month-old war

The Latest: Trump says he’s called off new military strikes on Iran after threatening escalation
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The president’s Trump Accounts didn’t initially plan for foster kids — until the first lady’s office stepped in

The president’s Trump Accounts didn’t initially plan for foster kids — until the first lady’s office stepped in

The president’s Trump Accounts didn’t initially plan for foster kids — until the first lady’s office stepped in
Business|Economy|Education|Political

New Mexico judge dismisses a legal challenge to first-in-the-nation universal childcare program

A New Mexico judge has dismissed a challenge over the legality of the state's fledgling universal childcare program

New Mexico judge dismisses a legal challenge to first-in-the-nation universal childcare program
Arts|Education|Entertainment|Political|World

US Catholic bishops consecrated nation to the Sacred Heart at gathering in Orlando

U.S. Catholic bishops have consecrated the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, marking the country's 250th anniversary

US Catholic bishops consecrated nation to the Sacred Heart at gathering in Orlando
Economy|Environment|Health|Political|Science

Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas

The return of the screwworm parasite to the U.S. has some politicians trying to figure out who to blame

Political blame game follows as screwworm parasite threatens cattle in Texas
Crime|Political|US

Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer

A Minnesota man who assassinated the top Democrat in the Minnesota House and her husband has pleaded guilty so that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty

Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer
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Trump says he believes Iran's supreme leader has approved deal with US

U.S.

Trump says he believes Iran's supreme leader has approved deal with US
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Trump picks top Manhattan federal prosecutor as next intelligence chief

President Donald Trump on Thursday nominated Jay Clayton, the top U.S. attorney for Manhattan, to be the next U.S. spy chief, amid a

Trump picks top Manhattan federal prosecutor as next intelligence chief
Asia|Political|World

North Korea’s Kim voices full support for Russia, sends National Day message to Putin, KCNA says

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sent a congratulatory message to Russian President Vladimir Putin on Russia’s National Day, voicing full support for Moscow’s domestic and

North Korea’s Kim voices full support for Russia, sends National Day message to Putin, KCNA says
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Lights! Camera! Cage match! The White House lawn's Octagon is ready for Trump's 80th birthday bash

A massive UFC event is set to take over the White House's South Lawn

Lights! Camera! Cage match! The White House lawn's Octagon is ready for Trump's 80th birthday bash
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump nominates Jay Clayton to top intelligence post amid uproar over prior, interim pick

Trump nominates Jay Clayton to top intelligence post amid uproar over prior, interim pick

Trump nominates Jay Clayton to top intelligence post amid uproar over prior, interim pick
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing a breakthrough in talks to end the war

U.S. President Donald Trump has called off new military strikes on Iran, hours after threatening to escalate the war

Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing a breakthrough in talks to end the war
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|World

Argentina's inflation slows to 8-month low in a boost for President Milei

Economic data has shown Argentina’s inflation slowing for the second straight month in May

Argentina's inflation slows to 8-month low in a boost for President Milei
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Soccer-Mexico to open World Cup amid passion, parties and protests

With Mariachi costumes, trumpets, and a sea of dark green support, Mexico City prepared to

Soccer-Mexico to open World Cup amid passion, parties and protests
Economy|Political|World

Trump says 'great' Iran settlement will trigger opening of Strait of Hormuz

U.S.

Trump says 'great' Iran settlement will trigger opening of Strait of Hormuz
Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

FISA spy powers are almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act

A key surveillance tool that allows the United States to collect intelligence abroad appears certain to expire

FISA spy powers are almost certain to expire after Congress fails to act
Europe|Political|World

UK defense secretary resigns, saying the government isn't willing to spend enough on the military

U.K. Defense Secretary John Healey has resigned, saying the government is not willing to spend enough on the military at a time of rising threats

UK defense secretary resigns, saying the government isn't willing to spend enough on the military
Health|Political|Science|Technology

Inflatable IUD displayed at Mississippi Capitol to promote contraception access

Inflatable IUD displayed at Mississippi Capitol to promote contraception access

Inflatable IUD displayed at Mississippi Capitol to promote contraception access
Crime|Political|US|World

Trump administration identifies 'super-sponsors' of migrant children in a possible prosecution tack

The Justice Department has announced charges against a Guatemalan woman accused of using false identification to gain custody of migrant children

Trump administration identifies 'super-sponsors' of migrant children in a possible prosecution tack
Business|MidEast|Political|World

US will receive a severe response if it attacks again, Iran's top joint military command says

Iran's top joint military command, Khatam al-Anbiya Central Headquarters, said on Thursday the United States would receive a more severe response than before if it attacks

US will receive a severe response if it attacks again, Iran's top joint military command says
Africa|Economy|Political|World

US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say

The Trump administration plans to deport a number of Iranians and other migrants to Central African Republic, a

US plans to deport Iranians to Central African Republic, sources say
Health|Political|World

Israeli fire kills three in Gaza amid new ceasefire push

Israeli strikes killed three people in the Gaza Strip on Thursday, health officials said, as mediators struggled to make progress in

Israeli fire kills three in Gaza amid new ceasefire push
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Italy's Meloni urges NATO rethink on defence spending as Rome lifts outlays

Italy will ramp up its official defence budget this year, but NATO allies should rethink military priorities as warfare is transformed by drones,

Italy's Meloni urges NATO rethink on defence spending as Rome lifts outlays
Crime|Political|World

Democrats, Republicans ask Trump administration not to ship Afghan allies to unsafe countries

Dozens of U.S. lawmakers urged President Donald Trump's administration on Thursday to roll back any plans to ship to unsafe third countries Afghan

Democrats, Republicans ask Trump administration not to ship Afghan allies to unsafe countries
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|World

Oil drops as Trump cancels planned strikes against Iran

Oil prices fell on Thursday after U.S.

Oil drops as Trump cancels planned strikes against Iran
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UK defence minister quits, says Starmer not spending enough to keep country safe

British defence minister John Healey quit on Thursday over a months-long dispute over military spending, accusing Prime

UK defence minister quits, says Starmer not spending enough to keep country safe
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Trump cancels strikes against Iran planned for Thursday evening

U.S.

Trump cancels strikes against Iran planned for Thursday evening
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US Congress rejects short-term FISA extension as expiration looms

The U.S.

US Congress rejects short-term FISA extension as expiration looms
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US authorities investigate huge '8647' marking on grounds of National Mall in Washington

The U.S.

US authorities investigate huge '8647' marking on grounds of National Mall in Washington
Europe|Political|World

Two top UK defense officials resign over military spending in fresh blow to Keir Starmer

Two top UK defense officials resign over military spending in fresh blow to Keir Starmer

Two top UK defense officials resign over military spending in fresh blow to Keir Starmer
Crime|Political|US

Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker and her husband pleads guilty to murder in federal case

Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker and her husband pleads guilty to murder in federal case

Man who killed Minnesota lawmaker and her husband pleads guilty to murder in federal case
Opinion|Political|Sports

Stephen A. Smith doubles down on blaming Trump for Knicks loss

Stephen A. Smith blames President Trump for the Knicks' Game 3 loss, arguing Trump's appearance at Madison Square Garden disrupted the team's momentum during its first NBA Finals run in decades. Smith says Trump, a longtime Knicks fan, should have understood the significance of the moment and the impact of displacing thousands of fans gathered outside the arena.

Stephen A. Smith doubles down on blaming Trump for Knicks loss
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Melania Trump unveils a spinoff of Trump Accounts for children in foster care

First lady Melania Trump and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent have announced the launch of Fostering the Future Accounts, designed to help foster children

Melania Trump unveils a spinoff of Trump Accounts for children in foster care
Business|Crime|Health|Political|World

Pentagon locked down and partially evacuated due to a false alarm by hazardous materials sensor, sources say

Pentagon locked down and partially evacuated due to a false alarm by hazardous materials sensor, sources say

Pentagon locked down and partially evacuated due to a false alarm by hazardous materials sensor, sources say
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At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’

At least six states are bowing out of Trump’s ‘Great American State Fair’
Crime|Political|World

Minnesota man pleads guilty to federal charges in state lawmaker shooting case

A Minnesota man pleaded guilty on Thursday to federal charges that he killed Minnesota's House speaker and her husband and attempted to murder a state senator and his wife,

Minnesota man pleads guilty to federal charges in state lawmaker shooting case
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Geneva steps up security for 50,000-strong G7 protest as France hosts summit

France plays host to a Group of Seven summit next week but it is shopkeepers in neighbouring Switzerland who have already boarded

Geneva steps up security for 50,000-strong G7 protest as France hosts summit
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US midterm advertising bill to hit record $11.6 billion, fueled by Senate races, AdImpact says

The U.S. midterm elections in November are projected to cost $11.6 billion, a record for political advertising in any electoral cycle, fueled in part by surging spending in Senate

US midterm advertising bill to hit record $11.6 billion, fueled by Senate races, AdImpact says
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street regulator proposes to scrap 'order protection rule'

The U.S.

Wall Street regulator proposes to scrap 'order protection rule'
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

US and EU near deadline on $11.5 billion tariffs in long-running aircraft dispute

The United States and the European Union have yet to decide whether to continue suspending or to reimpose tariffs on $11.5 billion of goods in a

US and EU near deadline on $11.5 billion tariffs in long-running aircraft dispute
MidEast|Political|World

UN's Guterres calls for return to U.S.-Iran ceasefire

U.N.

UN's Guterres calls for return to U.S.-Iran ceasefire
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False alarm at the Pentagon triggers brief shelter-in-place order

A false alarm at the Pentagon following an air quality warning briefly triggered a partial shelter-in-place order on Wednesday at the U.S. military's headquarters, as

False alarm at the Pentagon triggers brief shelter-in-place order
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US lawmakers seek $750 million for Ukraine, rename Pentagon 'Department of War' in defense bill

The U.S.

US lawmakers seek $750 million for Ukraine, rename Pentagon 'Department of War' in defense bill
Election|Political|World

Peru reviews contested ballots as Fujimori takes razor-thin lead

Peru's electoral jury began reviewing contested ballots on Thursday with the initial count to determine the country's next president

Peru reviews contested ballots as Fujimori takes razor-thin lead