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- Abelardo de la Espriella sworn in as Colombia’s president, pledges crackdown on armed groups
- Winnipeg family expresses frustration after mother waits 20 hours in ER
- U.S. citizen Reza Valizadeh updates on conditions in Iran’s Evin Prison
- Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo may be mutating as cases rise
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- Redistricting influences Tennessee’s primary election outcomes
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- Appeals court rules Trump cannot build White House ballroom without Congress approval
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U.S. journalist Reza Valizadeh has sent a new recording from Evin Prison, detailing his worsening conditions and those of fellow detainee Kamran Hekmati, who was recently returned to prison after a brief medical leave. Valizadeh reported inadequate medical care and concerns about tuberculosis spreading among prisoners.
A federal appeals court has determined that the Trump White House cannot proceed with a proposed 90,000-square-foot ballroom on the site of the former East Wing without congressional approval. The court ruled the project, estimated at $400 million, lacks necessary legal authority.
Republican Rep. Andy Ogles lost his primary in Tennessee’s 5th District to former Agriculture Commissioner Charlie Hatcher, trailing by over six points. Ogles had secured an endorsement from President Trump, marking the second Trump-backed candidate to lose this week. Hatcher will face Democratic nominee Chaz Molder in November.
Russian missile and drone strikes in Kyiv killed 14 individuals, including a 62-year-old US citizen, and injured at least 44 others, resulting in significant destruction of residential buildings.
US President Donald Trump announced the signing of the UK-US trade deal, highlighting its potential to create jobs and boost income in both nations.
The Trump Organisation has launched a mobile service and smartphone to attract conservative consumers, promising products made in America.
The G7 summit in Kananaskis, Canada, is primarily focused on the Israel-Iran conflict, with leaders seeking de-escalation amidst ongoing global crises.
The conflict between Israel and Iran has intensified sharply, characterised by Israeli airstrikes targeting Iranian military and nuclear facilities, prompting swift retaliation from Iran with missile attacks.
The FIFA Club World Cup has commenced with a goalless match between Inter Miami and Al Ahly, where Miami’s goalkeeper Oscar Ustari was named “man of the match” for his eight saves, including a penalty stop.
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