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Supreme Court blocks Trump's plan to restrict mail-in ballots
The Trump administration had asked the court to lift a federal judge's temporary block on new rules for mail-in ballots.
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Nato jets shoot down drone that flew into Lithuanian airspace
The origin of the drone is currently unknown, but authorities say it likely entered Lithuania from neighbouring Belarus,…
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Donald Trump Jr and Bettina Trump say Putin ally paid for some wedding festivities as a 'gift'
An Instagram post from the couple said two nights of their wedding festivities in the Bahamas were partially funded by U…
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Watch: ‘Great’ or ‘alarming’ - Should AI be reined in?
The BBC asked people in Washington DC about the technology’s rapid development and whether it poses a threat to humanity…
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Bob Mackie: Legendary costume designer dies aged 87
The "Sultan of Sequins" created iconic and dazzling costumes for stars including Cher, Tina Turner and Elton John.
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US scraps limits on emissions from coal and gas power plants
The Environment Protection Agency says the move will save the country billions of dollars and reduce energy prices.
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Trump throws out power plant climate pollution rules
Energy has become a flashpoint in the culture war over affordability.
The Verge · 2 days ago
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Israeli minister threatens to revoke filmmakers' citizenship over Gaza documentary
The film accuses the Israeli army of mass civilian killing in Gaza, and Israeli officials say it could be treasonous.
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Apple releases iOS 27 with Siri AI overhaul
watchOS 27, iPadOS 27, and visionOS 27 also debut today.
The Verge · 2 days ago
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Immigrants held in small outdoor cages at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida, investigators find
DHS inspectors say they found the immigration-detention centre violated basic standards for hygiene, medical care, food…
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Dangote refinery: Nigerians buying into Africa’s biggest share sale
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote says he wants ordinary people to share in the success of his oil refinery.
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World's largest compressed-air storage plant starts in China
The project has completed the full startup of two 350 MW units, creating the world's largest facility of its kind.
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