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Early in-person voting begins in the 2026 US midterm elections in Virginia
Virginia has begun early in-person voting for the 2026 midterm elections, with other states following in coming weeks. Early voting options have expanded significantly across the country since 2000.
Mexico’s Sheinbaum says she spoke with Trump as trade negotiations continue
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum stated she had a productive conversation with Donald Trump regarding ongoing bilateral trade negotiations, expressing optimism about potential tariff reductions for Mexican exports.
Pentagon resumes paused testosterone policy amid medical experts’ concerns
The Pentagon has resumed a mandatory testosterone testing policy for male service members aged 30 and older, despite medical experts expressing concerns about potential health complications.
Two injured by Israeli shelling as troops advance in southern Lebanon
Israeli artillery shelling injured two people in southern Lebanon as troops advanced toward border towns and clashed with Lebanese forces amid ongoing occupation.
Donald Trump says he is banning CNN, Politico and MS NOW from White House
President Trump announced an immediate ban on CNN, Politico, and MS NOW from the White House, claiming the outlets report false information, though he provided no specific examples.
Russia labels Cannes-winning director Andrey Zvyagintsev a ‘foreign agent’
Russian authorities designated acclaimed film director Andrey Zvyagintsev a “foreign agent” following his Cannes Film Festival win for a film about Ukraine mobilization and his criticism of the war.
Ukraine’s postal workers deliver lifeline under Russian fire
Ukraine’s postal service delivers pensions, medicine, and essential supplies to remote villages despite Russian attacks that have killed over 50 staff members since 2022.
What weapon could the US have put into space?
The US announced deployment of a space weapon in Earth’s orbit, raising questions about military capabilities in space as great powers compete for dominance in that domain.
New tiger cat species identified in Bolivia, first in over a century
Scientists have identified a previously unknown tiger cat species in Bolivia’s cloud forests, the first new living feline species formally named in over a century. The tiny cat, called tilcayo locally, weighs about 1.4 kilograms and inhabits the mountainous Yungas forest region.
How Ed Sheeran’s tour became a flashpoint over Gaza and free speech
Ed Sheeran’s tour faced upheaval after rapper Macklemore expressed solidarity with Gaza during a concert, leading venue owners to remove him and other artists to withdraw in protest.
Yemen: Wreckage of downed Saudi fighter jet seen in verified video
The BBC has verified footage showing wreckage of a Saudi F-15 fighter jet that Iran-backed Houthis claim to have shot down over Yemen using a domestically-produced missile.
The UK’s King Charles warns AI leaders of ‘existential dangers’
King Charles warned AI industry leaders of existential dangers posed by artificial intelligence, urging them to prioritize safety as the technology develops rapidly.
Macron and Aoun discuss efforts to back Lebanon’s army, end Israeli attacks
France, Lebanon, and Jordan convened in Paris to mobilize international support for strengthening the Lebanese military and addressing ongoing Israeli military operations in the country’s southern region.
Brazil’s Lula announces welfare increases ahead of presidential election
Brazil’s leftist President Lula announced a 15 percent increase in welfare benefits ahead of October’s presidential election, raising minimum monthly payments in the poverty alleviation program.
US secures release of detained citizen Adam Castillo in Myanmar
The US State Department secured the release of Adam Castillo, a detained American citizen in Myanmar, after three months in custody. Officials traveled to the country to negotiate his freedom.
Serbia opens factory to assemble Israeli-made drones
Serbia has inaugurated a factory to assemble Israeli-made drones for its military and international customers, with plans to open three additional facilities with Israeli partners.
Third person dies from malaria in cluster near Germany’s Frankfurt Airport
A third death from malaria has been confirmed in a cluster near Frankfurt Airport in Germany, marking an extremely rare air-traffic-related outbreak of the tropical disease.
Russia ‘sabotaging’ power supply lines at Zaporizhzhia plant: Greenpeace
Greenpeace accused Russia of deliberately sabotaging power supply lines at the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in occupied Ukraine, contradicting Moscow’s claims that Ukrainian attacks caused the damage.
Can an AI chatbot save lives by answering texts about pregnancy?
An AI chatbot in Kenya answers pregnancy and newborn questions via text message, potentially reducing maternal mortality by providing rapid medical guidance to women with limited healthcare access.
Questions mount over what an AI ‘slowdown’ would look like
Major AI leaders including Anthropic’s Dario Amodei have called for slowing development pace, but significant questions remain about how such a slowdown would be enforced and what it would actually entail.
At least 21 killed after war-damaged Gaza building collapses
At least 21 people, including eight children, were killed when a war-damaged building collapsed in Gaza City overnight. The structure had been tilting dangerously since an Israeli strike over a year ago.
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Brexit Negotiations Are Poised to Become Chaotic
European policymakers rejected the latest Brexit plan from UK British Prime Minister Boris Johnson saying that the plan was unworkable. While the plan was not rejected outright, EU leaders said that in its current form it could not go forward. Basically, the plan in...
The Pitfalls of Pro Se (Self-Representation) When Facing Criminal Charges
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