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Icelanders voted to reject resuming negotiations to join the European Union, according to official results published by public broadcaster RUV. The referendum question asked whether Iceland should resume accession negotiations with the EU, with voters answering no by a margin of 52.8% to 47.2%. The
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Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez stated on Monday that there is no evidence to suggest Morocco was behind the recent surge of over 72,000 migrants crossing into Ceuta. According to multiple reports, Sanchez accused networks linked to Russia and Israel of spreading disinformation related to Spain
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Kalshi has permanently banned former Congressman George Santos from its prediction market platform following allegations of insider trading related to President Donald Trump's State of the Union address. The company announced a lifetime ban and imposed a $71,356 fine after concluding that Santos eng
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President Donald Trump announced on Sunday that the United States will take control of 65 billion barrels of Venezuelan oil reserves, marking a significant shift in U.S. energy policy and international relations. The deal, negotiated by Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth,
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Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has rejected President Donald Trump's renewed threats to fire her over allegations of mortgage fraud. According to multiple reports, Cook denies any wrongdoing and argues that the claims lack legal merit. The White House had given Cook until Wednesday to respond to
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The United States has designated Palestine Action , a British-based direct action group, as a global terrorist organization and imposed financial sanctions on it along with two other left-wing groups. According to multiple reports, the U.S. Treasury Department labeled Palestine Action a 'specially d
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The U.S. Secret Service has placed three non-law enforcement personnel on administrative leave pending an investigation into potential misconduct, according to statements from the agency. The individuals include Chief of Communications Anthony Guglielmi and two other members of the communications of
A federal judge has blocked Texas' law restricting drag performances again, ruling that the legislation violates the U.S. Constitution's free speech protections. According to Reuters , U.S. District Judge David Hittner issued his second ruling against Senate Bill 12 on Tuesday, stating that the law
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Anne Arundel County Circuit Court Judge Robert Thompson ruled against Maryland's proposed constitutional amendment on congressional redistricting, blocking it from appearing on the November ballot. The ruling follows a lawsuit filed by conservative advocacy groups and Republican lawmakers who argued
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Canada has announced retaliatory tariffs on $20 billion worth of U.S. goods, targeting key states ahead of the midterm elections. The move follows the Trump administration's imposition of 50% tariffs on Canadian imports after failed negotiations. According to CBS News , Canada's tariffs, set at r
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Federal Judge Fernando Rodriguez Jr. denied Minnesota’s request for a temporary restraining order to halt the release of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer Christian Castro, who is charged with shooting a man during an immigration crackdown in Minneapolis earlier this year. The decisi
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The United States has disrupted a China-affiliated hacking operation responsible for breaches at several high-profile government agencies, including the U.S. Justice Department , NASA , the Federal Reserve , and the U.S. Senate . According to multiple reports, the Justice Department seized domains u
Dan J. Sullivan, a retired teacher from Petersburg, Alaska, advanced to the general election for U.S. Senate after finishing among the top four in the state's primary on Aug. 18. He will face incumbent Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan and Democratic former Rep. Mary Peltola in November. Sullivan initial
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Major Jason Watson, a U.S. Air Force officer, is facing military charges for publicly calling to impeach President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance over actions including going to war with Iran without congressional authorization. According to Reuters , Watson's lawyer confirmed the charges
The wife of an active-duty US Army sergeant was deported to Honduras on Monday under President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown. Cristy Maryori Villafranca-Trejo, who entered the United States in 2016 at age 18, is at least the seventh spouse or parent of a military service member to be deported
U.S. District Court Judge Christopher Cooper questioned the urgency behind adding President Donald Trump's name back to the Kennedy Center after it was ordered removed in a previous ruling, according to multiple reports. The judge inquired about the significance of the September 8 deadline proposed
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Chinese artist Gao Zhen , known for his provocative sculptures of former leader Mao Zedong , has been sentenced to three years in prison by the Sanhe City People's Court in Hebei province. The court found him guilty of "infringing upon the reputation of heroes and martyrs" over artworks created betw
California Governor Gavin Newsom has listed his sprawling 12,700-square-foot mansion in Fair Oaks for $7.5 million as he prepares to leave office in January 2027. The Spanish-style property, purchased for a record $3.9 million in 2018, sits on an 8.2-acre parcel and features amenities including a fu
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) recorded 49,571 arrests in July, setting a new monthly high during President Donald Trump's second term. This figure averages to more than 1,500 people arrested per day , according to government data provided by ICE to the Deportation Data Project based
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The U.S. Secret Service is investigating a threat against President Donald Trump's son, Barron Trump, following the release of an Iranian state media video that details his whereabouts and offers a $10 million bounty. According to multiple reports, the three-minute clip aired by Iranian state TV sha
Karen Attiah , an award-winning opinion columnist at The Washington Post , has been ordered to be reinstated by an independent arbitrator after being fired last September over her social media comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The arbitrator ruled that the newsp
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed President Donald Trump's administration to move forward with implementing key portions of an executive order that tightens rules for mail voting, clearing a path for the USPS to enforce new restrictions despite lower court injunctions. According to multiple r
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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen publicly rejected unsolicited beauty advice from a male cosmetic surgeon, using the incident to advocate for self-acceptance among women. According to multiple reports, Frederiksen posted on Instagram about receiving a message offering to 'fix that little spot
New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has proposed legislation banning children under 16 from using social media platforms, citing harm to young people's mental health and well-being. The bill would require platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, and Facebook to verify users' ages through
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