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The royal editor of the Daily Mail has denied allegations that she sought sensitive flight details for Prince Harry's trips abroad with girlfriends during a High Court trial. Rebecca English testified that she did not ask freelance journalist Mike Behr to obtain such information unlawfully, and she
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Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) introduced legislation on Monday to impose a 5% annual wealth tax on billionaires. The bill, titled the Make Billionaires Pay Their Fair Share Act , targets roughly 1,000 individuals in the U.S. with net worth exceeding $1 billion. The pro
The Democratic National Committee (DNC) has announced five finalist cities for its 2028 presidential nominating convention: Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Denver, and Philadelphia. The event is scheduled to take place from August 7 to August 10 in the year of the election. This announcement comes as R
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Conservative Anglican leaders have restructured their organization during a meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, signaling a break from traditional structures within the global church. The Global Anglican Future Conference (GAFCON), which represents conservative churches mainly in Africa and Asia, has dissolv
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The United States has imposed sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and four senior military officials for their role in supporting the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of Congo. The sanctions come amid ongoing conflict in eastern DRC, despite a peace deal signed by Rwanda and DR Con
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Leon Black, the co-founder of Apollo Global Management, is facing allegations that he used frivolous lawsuits to retaliate against a law firm representing women who accused him of sexual misconduct. The suit, filed by Wigdor LLP in Manhattan civil court on Monday, claims Black deployed multiple lega
The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday that New York City's only GOP-held congressional district does not need to be redrawn for the 2026 midterm elections, siding with Republicans in a contentious redistricting battle. In a 6-3 decision , the high court halted a lower court ruling that had order
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The Supreme Court blocked a California law that prohibited schools from informing parents if their child expresses gender nonconformity or attempts to change their name or pronouns without consent. The ruling in Mirabelli v. Bonta , issued on the court’s emergency, or “shadow,” docket, centered o
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Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty announced an investigation on Monday that could lead to charges against federal immigration officers, including Border Patrol official Greg Bovino, for misconduct during Operation Metro Surge , a recent immigration enforcement crackdown in Minneapolis. The inv
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Australia's world-first social media ban for under-16s, implemented three months ago, has sparked mixed reactions as experts await more data to assess its impact. Meanwhile, the UK government is considering a similar ban following a public consultation. The Australian government measures the ban'
Two employees at a Smoothie King in Ann Arbor, Michigan, were fired after they refused to serve a couple because the man was wearing a hoodie with President Donald Trump's name on it. The incident, which occurred on Sunday, was captured on video by Erika Lindemyer and has since gone viral. In the
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has opened an internal investigation into Gregory Bovino, a senior Border Patrol commander, following reports that he made disparaging remarks about the Jewish faith of Minnesota's top federal prosecutor during an immigration operation in the state. Accordin
A federal judge has blocked the Trump administration's efforts to halt New York City's congestion fee, ruling that the U.S. Department of Transportation lacked the authority to unilaterally rescind approval of the $9 toll. The toll, which took effect on January 5, 2025, is meant to reduce traffi
Jack Horner, a paleontologist who served as a consultant on the 'Jurassic Park' films and was formerly affiliated with Chapman University in Orange, California, has parted ways with the institution following revelations about his association with Jeffrey Epstein. The separation comes after emails b
Jack Schlossberg, grandson of former President John F. Kennedy and nephew of JFK Jr., has publicly criticized the 'Love Story' series about his uncle and Carolyn Bessette, calling it a "grotesque display" of someone else's life. In an interview with CBS News, he argued that executive producer Ryan M
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Gayle King has signed a new contract with CBS News , ending months of speculation about her future at the network. The deal ensures that King will continue as co-host of 'CBS Mornings', though the specific terms and length of the agreement have not been disclosed. The 71-year-old journalist, who is
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Democratic Reps. Al Green and Christian Menefee will advance to a runoff election following Tuesday's primary in Texas' newly redrawn 18th Congressional District, according to projections from multiple news outlets. The race pitted two incumbents against each other after redistricting efforts merg
A federal judge in Minnesota held a contentious hearing on Tuesday to determine whether U.S. Attorney Daniel N. Rosen and ICE officials should be held in contempt for failing to return personal property to immigrant detainees who were ordered released. The case highlights ongoing tensions between ju
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Aaron Spencer, a father accused of killing the man who allegedly raped and abducted his teenage daughter, won the Republican primary for Lonoke County sheriff in Arkansas. According to the Arkansas Secretary of State, Spencer secured 53.5% of the vote , defeating longtime incumbent John Staley, who
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Colorado Governor Jared Polis is considering granting clemency to Tina Peters, a former Mesa County clerk who was convicted of multiple charges related to election interference in the 2020 presidential election. Peters, who is currently serving a nine-year prison sentence, has become a cause célèbre
Nepal's Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), led by former rapper Balendra Shah, is leading early results in the country's first election since youth-led protests forced the previous government out of power. The RSP has harnessed support from young voters and implemented a sophisticated campaign strategy
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Former Louisiana Mayor Misty Roberts has been found guilty on two felony charges related to sexual misconduct with a minor. The conviction comes after a trial that revealed disturbing details about an incident that occurred during a pool party at her home in July 2024. The jury deliberated for les
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FBI Director Kash Patel fired a dozen agents last week who were part of an elite counterintelligence unit specializing in assessing threats from Iran , according to multiple sources. The firings occurred just days before the U.S. launched Operation Epic Fury, a major military operation against Iran
UK Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced sweeping reforms to the country's asylum system, marking one of the most significant changes in a generation. The new measures include making refugee status temporary and subject to review every 30 months, as well as offering financial incentives for f
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