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Backed by Trump, Lindsey Graham’s sister Darline will replace him in Senate
South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster appointed Darline Graham Nordone, sister of late Senator Lindsey Graham, to fill his Senate seat with backing from President Trump.
Nine deaths tied to Trump’s immigration enforcement operations in US
At least nine people have died during immigration enforcement operations since Trump returned to office, including fatal shootings and highway collisions, with witness accounts frequently challenging government narratives.
Sonam Wangchuk: Indian activist on hunger strike at ‘cockroach’ protest loses 8.2kg
Sonam Wangchuk, a prominent Indian educator and climate activist, has lost 8.2kg during a 16-day hunger strike at a Delhi protest demanding educational reforms and the resignation of the education minister.
Andy Burnham in line to become British PM after securing party support
Andy Burnham has secured backing from over 85% of Labour MPs, positioning him to become Britain’s next prime minister as early as next week following Keir Starmer’s resignation.
Kyiv attacked after Ukraine launches coalition to tackle Russia missiles
Russia launched a new ballistic missile attack on Kyiv hours after Ukraine and nine European nations announced an air defense coalition to counter Russian missile threats.
Hungary parliament votes to remove president from office
Hungary’s parliament voted to remove President Tamás Sulyok from office through a constitutional amendment, marking the most dramatic legislative action since the new government took office in May following its April election victory.
US judge voids Trump’s IRS settlement, alleges self-dealing
A federal judge has voided a $1.8 billion settlement between President Trump and the Department of Justice, ruling the agreement constituted unlawful self-dealing that violated constitutional requirements for civil litigation.
How Sheikh Hamad revolutionised Arab media through Al Jazeera
Qatar’s former Emir Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, who founded Al Jazeera in 1996, has passed away. The network revolutionized Arab media by challenging Western news dominance and promoting press freedom.
EU sanctions nine people over alleged Russian cyber-spying campaign
The EU sanctioned Russian military officers and hackers over an alleged years-long cyber-espionage campaign targeting at least nine member states, with Germany summoning the Russian ambassador in response.
What will happen to Trump’s agenda after Lindsey Graham’s death?
Senator Lindsey Graham’s sudden death from an aortic tear narrows Republicans’ Senate majority to 51 seats, potentially complicating efforts to advance Trump’s agenda and military funding ahead of midterm elections.
German court convicts Iraqi couple of enslaving Yazidi girls
A German court has convicted an Iraqi couple of enslaving two Yazidi girls in Iraq and membership in the Islamic State group. The man received a life sentence while his wife was handed nine and a half years.
Men disguised as police kill Ecuadorean drug lord’s brother
David Macías, a regional leader of Ecuador’s Los Choneros gang and brother of imprisoned drug lord Adolfo Macías, was killed Sunday by gunmen posing as police officers.
Ted Lasso actor Cristo Fernandez makes professional debut for El Paso Locomotive
Actor Cristo Fernandez, who played Dani Rojas in Ted Lasso, made his professional soccer debut as a substitute for El Paso Locomotive on Sunday.
Heavy rain and flash floods in Bangladesh kill at least 50
Heavy rainfall and flash floods in Bangladesh have killed at least 51 people and affected over a million, with thousands losing homes and Cox’s Bazar experiencing the most severe impact.
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy replaces PM and flags law enforcement overhaul
Ukraine’s Prime Minister Yulia Svyrydenko resigned on Sunday, with expectations she will become ambassador to the US. President Zelenskyy announced plans for law enforcement changes as part of a shifting political strategy.
‘Coalition of the willing’ to build shared European anti-ballistic programme
Ukraine and nine European nations, including the UK, Germany, and France, announced a coalition to develop a shared ballistic missile defense capability, leveraging Kyiv’s experience defending against Russian attacks.
Trump administration vows to ‘disable’ International Criminal Court
The Trump administration announced a campaign to “systematically disable” the International Criminal Court, including potential sanctions on ICC personnel and pressure on US military partners to reject the court’s authority.
UK to list Iran’s IRGC as ‘terror’ threat
UK to list Iran’s IRGC as ‘terror’ threat
The UK government is submitting draft regulations to Parliament to designate Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as a national security threat, following anti-Semitic attacks.
British couple killed in Spanish wildfires as authorities race to identify victims
British couple killed in Spanish wildfires as authorities race to identify victims
A British couple and at least 11 others have been killed in Spanish wildfires that swept through the village of Bédar on Thursday. Authorities are using DNA to identify victims, many of whom are severely burned.
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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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