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A federal judge in D.C. declines to block Trump's executive order on voting by mail

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A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has declined to temporarily block President Trump's executive order that calls for restricting mail-in voting. An...

A look at the race to become the next mayor of Los Angeles

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In the upcoming primary for mayor of Los Angeles, incumbent Karen Bass is defending from two main challengers: a conservative reality TV star and a pr...

A look at the race to become the next mayor of Los Angeles

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In the upcoming primary for Mayor of Los Angeles, incumbent Karen Bass is defending from two wildly different frontrunning challengers. Conservative ...

A visual guide to Ethiopia’s ethnic groups and conflict areas

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Ethiopia has faced near-continuous conflict since 2020, with fighting in Tigray, Oromia and Amhara.

AI will be used to estimate age of asylum seekers from next year

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The Home Office says the tool will make it easier to identify adult migrants "attempting to game the system".

An Ohio pastor-turned-lawmaker backs a Charlie Kirk American Heritage Act for schools

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The bill says it would permit the teaching of the positive impact of Judeo-Christian values in U.S. history. Opponents say it offers a skewed view of ...

Australian court sets August date for ‘mushroom murderer’ appeal hearing

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Erin Patterson was found guilty of killing three family members as she served them a lunch laced with poisonous fungi.

Burnham and Streeting accuse Blair of ignoring inequality as they hit back at ex-PM

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Labour mayor Burnham and former minister Streeting were responding to the former PM's 5,600-word essay.

Council pays £470k for own Clean Air Zone breaches

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One in eight of the council's fleet vehicles still break its own Clean Air Zone requirements.

Council remains leaderless after 2nd failed election

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Neither the Reform UK leader or Green Party leader gained enough votes to be elected council leader.

Donaldson letter to sex abuse accuser had 'nothing to do with allegations', court hears

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Sir Jeffrey Donaldson, the former DUP leader, is on trial for 18 sex abuse charges, including one count of rape, all of which he denies.

Eight girls arrested on suspicion of arson after Kenya school fire

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The fire broke out at the Utumishi Girls Academy Senior School in Gilgil, killing 16 people and wounding 79 others.

Firefighters work to free riders stuck atop a rollercoaster in Texas

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Firefighters work to free riders stuck atop a rollercoaster in Texas

Following Syria’s broken tracks from Baniyas to Aleppo

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From Baniyas to Aleppo, a 24-hour freight train journey reveals Syria’s shattered rail network and resilient workers.

Former AG Pam Bondi to testify before Congress over handling of the Epstein files

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Bondi was ousted from her role as attorney general in April. She will testify Friday in a closed-door interview about the release of the Epstein files...

Former DUP leader expressed 'regret' to alleged victim in letter, court hears

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The former MP has pleaded not guilty to all 18 charges he faces, including one count of rape.

French prosecutors to probe Israeli treatment of flotilla activists

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Foreign minister asserts abuse against French nationals likely to amount to criminal offences if proven.

Gaza parents brave dental dilemma: Costly treatment or food on the table?

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Many Palestinians in Gaza are forgoing expensive dental treatment, at a detriment to their health.

Greens can bring hope and joy, Makerfield candidate says

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Green candidate Sarah Wakefield pledged action on two "big buckets of issues".

Harvard Medical School graduate dedicates speech to Lebanon and Palestine

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Harvard Medical School graduate Leen Ezzeddine dedicated her graduation speech to Palestine and Lebanon.