- Piddington votes to secede from the UK in protest against asylum plans
- US extends visa ban on Palestinian officials ahead of UN General Assembly
- Trump warns Canada-EU associate membership could be a hostile act
- Coast Guard and FBI board energy tankers after cyberattacks during transit
- Holidaymakers flee to sea as fire engulfs Gava Waterman Milna Resort in Croatia
- Rachida Dati’s trial opens in Paris over €900,000 Renault-Nissan payments
- EU Moves to Designate Canada as Its First Associate Member
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U.S. Coast Guard and FBI agents boarded the VL Prosperity, a crude oil supertanker, after it experienced cyberattacks while en route to Galveston, Texas. Investigators detected evidence of malicious cyber activity but have not attributed the incident to Iran. The investigation is ongoing.
Former President Barack Obama announced the death of Sunny, the family’s 13-year-old Portuguese water dog, describing her as a “cherished member” of the family. Sunny, who joined the Obamas in 2013, was remembered for her loyalty and energetic personality.
The House voted 220 to 204 to prevent President Trump from further military action against Iran, with seven Republicans supporting the motion. Introduced by Rep. Seth Moulton, the resolution aims to withdraw US forces from hostilities. A Senate vote remains uncertain amid ongoing funding debates.
The U.S. Senate narrowly approved Donald Trump’s flagship tax-and-spending package, now called the One Big Beautiful Bill, with Vice President JD Vance breaking a 50–50 tie following three Republican defections.
The U.S. has temporarily halted shipments of key air-defence missiles, including systems used by Patriot batteries, alongside precision munitions previously pledged to Ukraine.
Donald Trump has publicly suggested he would “take a look” at deporting Elon Musk, despite the Tesla and SpaceX CEO being a naturalised US citizen.
Cliff Notes Jimmy Swaggart, a pivotal figure in US televangelism, passed away at the age…
Divided Opinions: The “big, beautiful bill” has ignited significant debate in Congress, with both ambitious proposals and political infighting surrounding it.
Elon Musk has signalled intentions to create a new political party, the “America Party,” in response to dissatisfaction with the current US tax and spending bill, indicating potential opposition to Republican lawmakers.
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