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U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio concluded his Middle East tour in Bahrain on Thursday, following visits to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Kuwait. His mission aimed to address Gulf allies' concerns over President Donald Trump's recent Iran deal, which seeks to end hostilities, reopen the Stra
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani demonstrated significant political clout on June 23, 2026, as all three of his endorsed candidates won their respective Democratic congressional primaries. This sweeping victory marks a notable moment for the progressive movement in New York and potentially nationw
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Thousands of employees at Czech Television (CT) and Czech Radio (CRo) went on a 24-hour strike in protest against the government's plans to change how public broadcasters are funded. The legislation, approved by Prime Minister Andrej Babiš's cabinet last week, would replace license fees with annual
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The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a sweeping bipartisan bill aimed at addressing the nation's affordable housing crisis, sending it to President Donald Trump for his expected signature. The legislation, known as the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act , received overwhelming support in both
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A federal judge has blocked an attempt by the Trump administration to subpoena Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and other state officials, ruling that the subpoenas were unconstitutional and intended to retaliate against them for not cooperating with federal immigration enforcement efforts. According to
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A federal judge on Monday ruled that a revamped version of the Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements (SAVE) program, central to President Donald Trump's election integrity strategy, is unlawful and can no longer be used. U.S. District Court Judge Sparkle L. Sooknanan sided with advocacy gro
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ABC has initiated an on-air campaign encouraging viewers to support the network as it faces two simultaneous investigations by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC ordered early license reviews for eight ABC-owned television stations and is investigating whether 'The View' complies w
China announced Monday that it is adding 10 U.S. defense companies to its export control list, restricting business with those firms. The move prohibits Chinese companies from exporting certain dual-use items used for defense and national security capabilities, including drones, robotic hardware, so
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Jeffrey Donaldson, the former leader of Northern Ireland's largest unionist party, was convicted Monday of rape and sex abuse charges involving two girls decades ago. According to multiple reports from AP News , The Guardian , and Reuters , Donaldson, 63, was found guilty at Newry Crown Court of one
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Chicago city leaders are set to announce their support for a dedicated Department of Gun Violence Prevention following a violent weekend that saw eight people killed and at least 38 wounded in shootings, according to multiple reports. The proposed department aims to address the surge in violence thr
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Artificial intelligence industry spending has made New York City's NY-12 Democratic primary a key battleground for the 2026 midterms. According to multiple reports, AI-focused Super PACs have raised roughly $100 million this cycle, with nearly half of that amount spent on this single Manhattan race.
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Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed's Prosperity Party has secured another large parliamentary majority in this month's elections. According to results released by the national election board, the party won 438 seats out of approximately 500 contested seats, which is about 90% of those for which res
Recent polls indicate that Americans have mixed feelings about the ongoing conflict with Iran, particularly as gas prices rise and diplomatic efforts intensify. According to CBS News, many Americans believe the U.S. has not succeeded in its strategic or economic interests and doubt whether Iran's nu
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer announced his resignation on Monday following growing pressure from within the Labour Party and poor local election results. The decision comes after Andy Burnham won a decisive victory in the Makerfield by-election, paving the way for him to challenge Starmer for
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The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., is facing issues of algae blooms and peeling paint just weeks after its $14 million renovation. President Donald Trump has blamed vandals for the damage, claiming multiple arrests have been made. According to court documents filed by a Nation
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Bolivian President Rodrigo Paz declared a state of emergency on Saturday, enabling wider military deployment to clear anti-government protest blockades that have crippled the economy for 50 days. Authorities began clearing roadblocks in La Paz and El Alto after Paz stated that the protests had evolv
Former President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama welcomed visitors to the opening of the Obama Presidential Center in Chicago on Friday as Americans celebrated Juneteenth , according to multiple reports. The center, located on a nearly 20-acre campus on Chicago's South Side, aims t
President Donald Trump unveiled a newly refurbished Boeing 747-8 at Joint Base Andrews on Friday, marking the introduction of an interim Air Force One gifted by Qatar. The aircraft will serve as a bridge until new planes from Boeing are delivered in mid-2028. The jet, originally donated by the go
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A federal judge has granted a temporary injunction delaying the release of audio recordings and transcripts from former President Joe Joe Biden 's interviews for his memoir, pending an appeal. The recordings are part of Special Counsel Robert Hur's investigation into classified documents allegedly m
President Donald Trump awarded the Medal of Honor to three veterans for their acts of heroism in battle during a ceremony at the White House on Thursday. The recipients were retired Marine Corps Maj. James Capers Jr., retired Army Maj. Nicholas Dockery, and posthumously to Marine Col. John Ripley, w
The Trump administration announced a temporary one-percentage-point reduction on interest rates for some federal student loan borrowers who enroll in automatic payments, starting July 1 and lasting through June 30, 2028. This move aims to ease repayment costs as delinquencies climb to their highest
One Nation leader Pauline Hanson delivered a landmark address to the National Press Club on Wednesday, advocating for Australia to become a monocultural society. During her speech, Hanson stated that over 51% of residents in Australia are born overseas or have at least one migrant parent, contributi
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Karim Khan, the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), has been suspended by Britain's Bar Standards Board (BSB) amid sexual misconduct allegations. This suspension follows a similar decision by the ICC itself on June 8. The BSB imposed an interim suspension with immediate effec
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Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has strongly denied former U.S. President Donald Trump's claim that she 'begged' for a photo during the recent G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, France. According to multiple reports, Trump initially made the allegation in an interview with Italian TV channel La7 an
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