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President Trump has instructed the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that relaxes regulations on short-barreled rifles, shotguns, and silencers. This decision permits broader possession and sale of these firearms, potentially complicating federal firearms prosecutions and challenging the Justice Department’s traditional duty to uphold existing laws.
Former US Senator Jon Kyl of Arizona has died at the age of 84, following complications from a neurological disease. Kyl, who played a key role in landmark water policy and the confirmation of Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh, had been diagnosed with dementia in 2025 and retired from public life shortly thereafter.
The House passed a comprehensive Russia sanctions bill with a 262 to 159 vote, despite concerns from some Democrats about expanding President Trump’s tariff powers. The legislation now awaits presidential approval after previously receiving bipartisan support in the Senate.
The British military has participated in joint airstrikes with the United States against Yemen’s Houthi rebels. This marks the first strike under the Biden administration involving the UK, targeting locations used for drone manufacturing near the Yemeni capital of Sanaa.
The “de minimis” rule exempts low-value imports from customs tariffs, with thresholds varying by country (£135 in the UK, $800 in the US).
Paul Weller, Primal Scream, and over 40 artists have signed an open letter supporting the politically-charged Belfast rap group Kneecap amid controversy over their recent performances.
The US Treasury has established an American-Ukrainian reconstruction investment fund, intended to bolster Ukraine’s economic recovery amid ongoing conflict with Russia.
Miriam Haley, a key witness in Harvey Weinstein’s retrial, described her feelings during the alleged 2006 assault, stating she felt “the unthinkable was happening.”
The King reflects on his “frightening experience” with cancer, emphasising the emotional toll it takes on patients and their families.
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