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Trump drifts into campaign topics while addressing defense technology gathering

President Donald Trump has addressed a defense summit at the U.S. Army War College, but he focused more on political themes than battlefield issues

Trump drifts into campaign topics while addressing defense technology gathering
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Exclusive: Congress discussing affidavits from Epstein survivors about Lesley Groff as survivors told CNN she lied

Exclusive: Congress discussing affidavits from Epstein survivors about Lesley Groff as survivors told CNN she lied

Exclusive: Congress discussing affidavits from Epstein survivors about Lesley Groff as survivors told CNN she lied
Health|Political|Science|World

CDC nominee says she won't betray science — while declining to challenge Kennedy's actions

The Trump administration’s latest nominee to lead the nation’ top public health agency drew frustrated reactions from some U.S. senators when they pressed her on whether she would protect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from political meddling

CDC nominee says she won't betray science — while declining to challenge Kennedy's actions
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'Certified,' not elected - Trump spy nominee Clayton won't say Biden won in 2020

President Donald Trump's nominee to be the top U.S. spy, Jay Clayton, refused on Wednesday to directly acknowledge

'Certified,' not elected - Trump spy nominee Clayton won't say Biden won in 2020
MidEast|Political|World

US strikes on Iran strengthen Trump's options for new escalation, officials say

Recent waves of U.S. strikes on Iran aimed at forcing open the Strait of Hormuz are also targeting Iranian military capabilities the U.S.

US strikes on Iran strengthen Trump's options for new escalation, officials say
Economy|Europe|Political|US|World

Concerns grow about tariffs in US sanctions bill on Russia

Potential tariffs in a U.S. bill imposing sanctions on Russia drew concern from Democratic lawmakers on Wednesday who said it

Concerns grow about tariffs in US sanctions bill on Russia
Business|Political|US|World

Trump's intelligence nominee Jay Clayton clashes with Democrats over 2020 election

President Donald Trump’s pick to head the nation’s intelligence agencies is struggling to win Democratic support

Trump's intelligence nominee Jay Clayton clashes with Democrats over 2020 election
Americas|Crime|Political|World

A mass trial of alleged MS-13 gang members wraps up in El Salvador

A mass trial of hundreds of alleged MS-13 gang members has wrapped up in El Salvador with prosecutors delivering their closing arguments

A mass trial of alleged MS-13 gang members wraps up in El Salvador
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US agency to vote to end 39% local TV station ownership cap

The chair of the Federal Communications Commission said Wednesday the agency will vote to rescind the 85-year-old rule that bars broadcasters from

US agency to vote to end 39% local TV station ownership cap
Political|World

Zelenskiy to propose Interior Minister Klymenko as Ukraine's new defence minister, lawmakers say

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy is set to propose Interior Minister Ihor Klymenko as Ukraine's new defence minister, several lawmakers said on Wednesday.

Zelenskiy to propose Interior Minister Klymenko as Ukraine's new defence minister, lawmakers say
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Outgoing Trump watchdog faces Democrat fire over handling of consumer agency

Russell Vought, President Donald Trump's outgoing interim consumer finance watchdog, on Wednesday sparred with congressional Democrats over his

Outgoing Trump watchdog faces Democrat fire over handling of consumer agency
Crime|Political|US|World

Rubio to host conference on 'far-left terrorism' on Thursday

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Rubio to host conference on 'far-left terrorism' on Thursday
Europe|Political|Sports|World

IOC defends Russian Olympic Committee reinstatement after EU countries call for funding cuts

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) defended its decision to provisionally lift the suspension of the Russian Olympic Committee (ROC) after

IOC defends Russian Olympic Committee reinstatement after EU countries call for funding cuts
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Exclusive: Officials asked to turn over phones at the White House as Wiles, Patel lead intensifying leak probe

Exclusive: Officials asked to turn over phones at the White House as Wiles, Patel lead intensifying leak probe

Exclusive: Officials asked to turn over phones at the White House as Wiles, Patel lead intensifying leak probe
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US House panel unveils $95 billion plan to fund defense, parts of Trump's voter ID bill

A Republican-controlled committee in the U.S.

US House panel unveils $95 billion plan to fund defense, parts of Trump's voter ID bill
Health|Political|Science|World

Trump CDC nominee sidesteps questions on standing up to Kennedy on vaccines

Erica Schwartz, President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the U.S.

Trump CDC nominee sidesteps questions on standing up to Kennedy on vaccines
Europe|Health|Political|World

French parliament approves landmark assisted-dying bill

French lawmakers on Wednesday adopted a bill that will create a legal right to assisted dying for adults with incurable illnesses, capping an intense ethical and political

French parliament approves landmark assisted-dying bill
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US says it issued sanctions to disrupt Iran's weapon procurement

The U.S government issued sanctions on Wednesday targeting individuals and entities that it said were a part of an international network helping Iran procure weapons.

US says it issued sanctions to disrupt Iran's weapon procurement
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Oil prices make small gain on smaller US inventory draw

Oil prices rose slightly on Wednesday, reacting to stronger-than-expected inventory and largely shrugging off a new wave of U.S. attacks against Iranian military

Oil prices make small gain on smaller US inventory draw
Europe|Political|World

Serbia pledges aid to Ukraine but ducks call for more pressure on Russia

Serbia will send Ukraine more humanitarian aid but did not sign up to a regional call for continued security support for the country and more pressure on Russia,

Serbia pledges aid to Ukraine but ducks call for more pressure on Russia
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Goldman counsel Ruemmler says she would have reported Epstein if she knew he abused women

Goldman Sachs senior counsel Kathryn Ruemmler told members of Congress in a closed-door hearing on Wednesday that if she had

Goldman counsel Ruemmler says she would have reported Epstein if she knew he abused women
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France faces debt surge unless spending curbed, report says

France faces a sharp deterioration in its public finances over the rest of the decade unless policymakers act quickly to curb spending, an independent report commissioned by

France faces debt surge unless spending curbed, report says
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Trump criticizes New York data center moratorium

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Trump criticizes New York data center moratorium
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US|World

House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections

House Republicans have unveiled a $95 billion plan focused on boosting defense, aiding farmers and enacting stricter voter registration rules

House Republicans unveil a $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections
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Paramount and Warner Bros. expect a delay in closing the deal

Paramount and Warner Bros. expect a delay in closing the deal

Paramount and Warner Bros. expect a delay in closing the deal
Business|Crime|Economy|Finance|Political

Former Obama White House attorney says ‘it was a mistake’ to deal with Epstein and she regrets it

Former Obama White House attorney says ‘it was a mistake’ to deal with Epstein and she regrets it

Former Obama White House attorney says ‘it was a mistake’ to deal with Epstein and she regrets it
Crime|Political|US|World

US nonprofits sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions that ‘muzzle Palestine advocacy’

US nonprofits sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions that ‘muzzle Palestine advocacy’

US nonprofits sue Trump administration over ICC sanctions that ‘muzzle Palestine advocacy’
Americas|Crime|Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Trump's ICC order violates free speech, advocacy groups say in lawsuit

Two U.S.-based advocacy groups sued the Trump administration on Wednesday, arguing that sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court violate

Trump's ICC order violates free speech, advocacy groups say in lawsuit
Crime|Political|World

Sheinbaum rejects DEA comments of "deadly connection" between her government and cartels

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Wednesday rejected comments from the head of the U.S.

Sheinbaum rejects DEA comments of "deadly connection" between her government and cartels
Europe|MidEast|Political|World

Lebanon, Israel conclude US-brokered talks on 'pilot zones' in Rome

Lebanon and Israel concluded U.S.-brokered talks in Rome on Wednesday, with a U.S. official saying they had made progress on implementing a plan that could see Israeli

Lebanon, Israel conclude US-brokered talks on 'pilot zones' in Rome
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Goldman's Reummler says she would have reported Epstein if she knew of his abuses

Goldman Sachs senior counsel Kathy Ruemmler on Wednesday told a House committee investigating convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein that if she had known he was abusing

Goldman's Reummler says she would have reported Epstein if she knew of his abuses
Americas|Crime|Political|Sports|World

Atlanta police prepare for Argentina-England World Cup semi-final

Police in Atlanta were preparing on Wednesday for the World Cup semi-final clash between Argentina and England, a match seen as potentially high risk for trouble given the

Atlanta police prepare for Argentina-England World Cup semi-final
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UK's incoming prime minister Burnham to name Mahmood as finance minister, FT reports

Andy Burnham is set to name interior minister Shabana Mahmood as his finance minister when he becomes Britain's prime minister next week, the Financial Times reported on

UK's incoming prime minister Burnham to name Mahmood as finance minister, FT reports
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White House weighs extending Jones Act waivers as Iran conflict raises price concerns

The White House is weighing another extension of waivers allowing foreign ships to transport goods between U.S. ports as renewed conflict with Iran raises

White House weighs extending Jones Act waivers as Iran conflict raises price concerns
Crime|Political|US

Justice Kagan offered a brief homage to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham

Justice Kagan offered a brief homage to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham during her opening statement. Noting that the South Carolina Republican had not only voted for her confirmation in 2010 but also took seriously his role in meeting with and questioning her. As a member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, Graham had an outsized role in the high-profile in questioning many of the current justices.

Justice Kagan offered a brief homage to the late Sen. Lindsey Graham
Crime|Political

Justice Barrett describes security threats impacting her children

Testifying before a House subcommittee on July 14, Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett describes two separate incidents where threats on her life have impacted her personal life and family.

Justice Barrett describes security threats impacting her children
Economy|Political|US|World

Johnson unveils $95 billion plan for defense spending and Trump’s elections overhaul

Johnson unveils $95 billion plan for defense spending and Trump’s elections overhaul

Johnson unveils $95 billion plan for defense spending and Trump’s elections overhaul
Political|US

See the moment Darline Graham is sworn in to serve remainder of brother's term

Darline Graham, Lindsey Graham’s sister, was sworn in Tuesday to serve the remainder of her brother's Senate term after his sudden death over the weekend.

See the moment Darline Graham is sworn in to serve remainder of brother's term
Crime|Education|Political|Technology

Charter to be first school to install drone active shooter response system in Colorado

Charter to be first school to install drone active shooter response system in Colorado

Charter to be first school to install drone active shooter response system in Colorado
Crime|Political|World

Man arrested over threat to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage

A man who made a threat on social media to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage has been arrested, police said

Man arrested over threat to shoot Reform UK leader Nigel Farage
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Ukraine and EU aim for a weapons production partnership as war with Russia grinds on

The European Union’s top official has signed an agreement to move forward on joint weapons production deal with Ukraine

Ukraine and EU aim for a weapons production partnership as war with Russia grinds on
Crime|Europe|Political|World

UK's Reform calls for 'full security' for lawmakers after politician's murder

Britain's populist Reform UK called on Wednesday for all lawmakers to be given "full security" if they want it after the murder of Ann Widdecombe, a prominent member of the

UK's Reform calls for 'full security' for lawmakers after politician's murder
Crime|Europe|Political|World

Russia says foreign troops sent to Ukraine after a peace deal would be legitimate targets

Russia said on Wednesday that any multinational force sent by Ukraine's allies to deploy there in the event of a peace deal would be unacceptable to Moscow, which would

Russia says foreign troops sent to Ukraine after a peace deal would be legitimate targets
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Alleged Russian cyber spy in Boston case previously worked for Kaspersky, source says and documents show

A computer expert facing U.S. hacking charges previously held a senior position at Moscow-based antivirus firm Kaspersky Lab, according to a

Alleged Russian cyber spy in Boston case previously worked for Kaspersky, source says and documents show
Business|Europe|Political|World

Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as new Ukraine prime minister

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy endorsed the head of the state energy company on Wednesday to be Ukraine's new prime minister, while giving no clear answer on the future of the

Zelenskiy endorses energy boss as new Ukraine prime minister
Election|Political|US|World

Reporter subpoenas part of 'security' operation, Trump spy nominee says

President Donald Trump's nominee to be the top U.S. spy, Jay Clayton, appeared at his delayed confirmation hearing

Reporter subpoenas part of 'security' operation, Trump spy nominee says
Economy|Europe|Political|World

Merz reaches out to AfD voters before pivotal German regional election

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz appealed to supporters of the far-right Alternative for Germany (AfD) to judge his government on its merits ahead of an election in

Merz reaches out to AfD voters before pivotal German regional election
Crime|MidEast|Political|World

Israel's latest strikes kill a dozen people in Gaza including police officers

Israeli airstrikes have killed at least a dozen people in Gaza over the past two days, according to local health officials

Israel's latest strikes kill a dozen people in Gaza including police officers
Europe|Political|Travel|World

Gibraltar ushers in a new era as British territory's border fence with Spain is removed

The fence separating Gibraltar from Spain has been dismantled to ease travel for thousands who cross daily

Gibraltar ushers in a new era as British territory's border fence with Spain is removed