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Judge voids Donald Trump's 'improper' $1.8b IRS settlement that gave him immunity from tax audits

The judge said the suit was brought for 'improper purposes' and referred a Trump attorney for possible disciplinary action.

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US judge voids Trump’s IRS settlement, alleges self-dealing

Judge rules that US president, Department of Justice misused courts in settlement that led to ‘anti-weaponization’ fund.

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Trump offers US protection in the Strait of Hormuz for a 20% fee. How would that work?

Since the US-Israeli war with Iran broke out, shipping companies have been calling for greater protection for vessels to safely cross through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical trade route that is controlled by Iran. President Donald Trump now says the United S…

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Burnham cements Labour leadership with backing of 349 MPs

The MP for Makerfield is on track to become the prime minister next week after receiving the support of the vast majority of Labour MPs.

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FIFA World Cup: Five biggest controversies of the 2026 tournament

Football’s 2026 World Cup has been full of controversies – Al Jazeera breaks down the five most significant.

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Trump administration vows to ‘disable’ International Criminal Court

US State Department ups pressure campaign on international tribunal, threatening allies who support investigations.

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DNA test for serial killer Levi Bellfield who claims he killed Lin and Megan Russell

Milly Dowler killer Bellfield claims he murdered the Russells - now a new DNA sample will be taken.

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Briton tells of surviving Spain wildfire in car as wife and friends died trying to walk to safety

Malcolm Timbrell's wife and their friends are thought to have died when a devastating wildfire tore through their village in Spain.

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Trump’s Temporary Jones Act Waiver Sparks Long-Term Policy Fight

Energy and shipping industry officials are locked in an increasingly bitter lobbying fight over the future of the century-old Jones Act, battling to determine the long-term fate of the critical protectionist law.

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Storms could drop a summer’s worth of rain in parts of Texas this week, threatening significant flooding

Slow-moving storms could drop a summer’s worth of rain over parts of Texas this week, bringing a significant flash flood threat to the state.

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UK-Switzerland deal to scrap roaming charges and allow Britons to use e-gates

The UK signs a new services deal with Switzerland it says will increase exports by £5.2bn annually "in the long run".

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Volkswagen planning to cut up to 100,000 jobs globally

The group, which includes Porsche and Audi, has faced a steep fall in profits and tough competition from China.

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Mexico Pushes Criminal Probe Into Migrant Deaths Linked to ICE

President Claudia Sheinbaum defended her government’s push to get US prosecutors to investigate the mounting death toll of Mexican nationals detained by immigration agents while shrugging off the possibility her advocacy might anger Donald Trump.

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Capitol Police arrest man with a firearm at north barricade of the US Capitol | CNN Politics

US Capitol Police arrested a man at the Capitol’s north barricade who they said had a firearm, which is prohibited on Capitol grounds.

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ICE Renews Bid to Transform NJ Warehouse Into Detention Facility

The Trump administration is reconsidering plans to convert a New Jersey warehouse into an immigration detention facility, despite previously telling a federal court that the agency abandoned such efforts.

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Hungary Amends Constitution to Oust President in Orban-Era Break

Hungarian lawmakers approved a constitutional amendment ousting the Viktor Orban-allied president, delivering on Prime Minister Peter Magyar’s pledge for a clean break from his nationalist predecessor. The forint dropped.

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FCC Cutting Satellite Approval Lag In Half, Chairman Says

The Federal Communications Commission has reduced the backlog of satellite application approvals by half as it broadly seeks to stimulate the space and communications economy, Chairman Brendan Carr said in an interview on TV.

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Labrador rescued from UK’s highest mountain after suspected cannabis consumption

A black labrador had to be rescued from the UK’s highest mountain after falling seriously ill when she ate cannabis, her owner has said.

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Outbreak of diarrhea caused by parasite jumps to more than 3,000 cases

An outbreak of diarrhea caused by the parasite cyclospora has risen to more than 3,000 cases in Michigan and Ohio.

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Iraqi PM heads to US seeking balance between security and economy

PM Ali al-Zaidi to hold talks with Trump, with energy investment and role of pro-Iran groups likely to dominate agenda.

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European Powers Join Forces to Build Anti-Ballistic Systems

A coalition of European nations agreed to share research and industrial experience to build an anti-ballistic missile defense, moving away from its reliance on the US as Ukraine struggles against Russia’s onslaught.

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Apollo’s Slok Warns of Dollar’s Vulnerability to an AI Pullback

The dollar’s recent gains are at risk if the selloff in artificial intelligence stocks deepens, according to Apollo Global Management Inc.’s Torsten Slok.

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Trump Recommends Graham’s Sister to Serve Out His Senate Term

President Donald Trump said the late Senator Lindsey Graham’s sister, Darline Graham Nordone, should serve out his term for the South Carolina seat.

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FIFA World Cup: Key players to watch as France play Spain in semifinal

Spain-France clash is filled with superstars like Kylian Mbappe, Ousmane Dembele and Lamine Yamal, among others.

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Trump says US will become ‘guardian’ of Strait of Hormuz and collect tolls

Iran rejects any US control of strait as both sides trade attacks in major threat to negotiations to end war.

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Bison tosses man into the air at Yellowstone | CNN

A man has been seriously injured after he was attacked by a Bison at Yellowstone National Park, Cowboy State Daily reported. Mike MacLeod, who filmed the incident told the outlet the enraged Bison attacked the man after it had been running around a campsite.

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Trump Says US Will Be Reimbursed 20% Rate for Hormuz Traffic

President Donald Trump said the US would reinstate its blockade of Iranian ships transiting the Strait of Hormuz and demanded a 20% reimbursement on all other cargo shipped through the waterway.

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How Sheikh Hamad revolutionised Arab media through Al Jazeera

The late Father Emir broke the regional monopoly of state-controlled broadcasting and challenged Western media hegemony.

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London IPO Revival Faces Setback as Hopefuls Consider Delays

Several UK companies including Waterstones Booksellers Ltd. and SumUp Payments Ltd. are considering deferring their initial public offerings in London to 2027, according to people familiar with the matter, denting the capital’s hopes for a substantial revival…

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Ballymena: Three people found dead in house

Police have launched an investigation but say there is no ongoing risk to the public.

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Sam Neill obituary: A versatile actor whose roles went far beyond Jurassic Park

The actor, who has died aged 78, built up a long string of screen credits over a five-decade career.

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Twelve arrested over threat to an Islamic event in Suffolk

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the police's response "undoubtedly saved lives".

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Yemen gov’t says its forces attacked Sanaa airport

Gov’t says its forces carried out a strike at Sanaa airport to prevent an Iranian aircraft from landing there.

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Suspect in Ann Widdecombe murder seen on CCTV getting into car with object

The man, dressed in a white shirt and shorts, can be seen getting into a red car outside a house in Rotherham in the footage.

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A timeline of Nolan Wells’ disappearance, death and the unfolding investigation

In the days since the puzzling death of an 18-year-old, investigators have undertaken a painstaking effort to reconstruct the events that unfolded on Horn Island, a remote barrier island about 10 miles off the Mississippi coast.

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Sam Neill, star of ‘Jurassic Park,’ has died, family says

New Zealand actor Sam Neill has died, his family said in a statement.

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Sheikh Hamad: The Arab leader who broke Israel’s siege on Gaza

A look at Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani’s enduring legacy of solidarity and support for the Palestinian people.

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Ceasefire disintegrates as Trump says US will reinstate blockade of Iranian ships in Strait of Hormuz

Regional tensions are ramping up as US strikes reach farther inland and Iran-backed Houthis accuse Saudi Arabia of airport attack. Follow for live news updates.

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Iran war live: US bombs Iranian cities again as Hormuz standoff intensifies

Iranian state media report explosions in port cities pof Bandar Abbas, Sirik and Jask, as well as Qeshm Island.

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