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The Fall of James Orr, the Man Called Farage’s Brain
James Orr, who has ties to Peter Thiel and JD Vance, was suspended from Reform U.K. after he was filmed apparently arranging contributions from a man posing as…
A Glitz-Free Place Named for Trump? Welcome to the Golan Heights.
The bare-bones village of prefab homes has none of the gilded Trump aesthetic, and the Israelis there are weary of being seen as a gauge of their country’s rol…
Headlines
After Months at War, Brief Solace in a Party Town Far From Home
A stopover in Thailand was welcome relief for thousands of troops aboard the U.S.S. Abraham Lincoln…
Secret Dossier Adds to Evidence of Chemical Weapons in Sudan
The documents bolster allegations that the Sudanese military developed and used toxic bombs to gain…
Flee, Hide or Sit Tight? Russians Are on Edge Over Rumors of a Draft.
The Kremlin has denied that a mass mobilization is being prepared, but some military-age men are ta…
Kenyans Made a Living Writing College Essays. Then A.I. Arrived.
Thousands of Kenyans made a living writing essays for overseas students. With A.I., the work has dr…
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North America
What Will Happen to Lindsay Clancy in the Long Term?
Even as a jury failed to reach a verdict in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial, her future is unlikely t…
What Led to Maria Bartiromo’s Downfall at Fox News
The network this week took Maria Bartiromo off the air, pulling one of the last hosts whose coverag…
In Red States, Law-and-Order Republicans Turn Against Flock Cameras
The governors of Texas and Florida have taken steps to curtail the use of license-plate readers, ev…
Inside the D.O.J.’s Investigation of Fauci and Other Virus Scientists
As Dr. Anthony Fauci has faced public scrutiny from congressional Republicans, the D.O.J. has pursu…
Europe
Sweden confirms 458 Britons deported or forcibly removed since Brexit
Scale of deportations made public for first time amid criticism of hardline approach to UK citizens…
Two senior Reform UK officials resign as Farage faces fresh foreign donations scandal
Two senior officials from the hard-right Reform UK party stepped down Friday following a hidden-cam…
‘Every girl now wants to be a boxer’: excitement in Katie Taylor’s home town for her valedictory bout
Irish boxer lauded for her tenacity and inspiration before her last fight in front of 80,000 people…
Trump sends envoys to Moscow and Kyiv with new plan to 'end the war'
US envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner are travelling to Moscow and Kyiv this weekend with what …
Asia
Sonny Ramadhin: 1st Indian-origin WI cricketer who destroyed England at Lord's in 1950
Born in St Charles Village in Trinidad, not far from the capital Port of Spain, Ramadhin lost both …
India’s car buyers shift from petrol as CNG, hybrid, EVs cross 42% sales share: Report
Cleaner fuels now lead Indian passenger vehicle sales, surpassing petrol for the first time. CNG's …
Russia hit Ukraine airports ahead of US envoys' visit, Zelenskyy says
14 fall ill after dining at Eaton HK hotel restaurant
Hong Kong health authorities have detected seven additional suspected food poisoning cases linked t…
Africa
São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Vila Nova sworn in for second term
São Tomé and Príncipe President Carlos Vila Nova was officially sworn in for a second five-year ter…
Guinea buries 36 victims of Conakry landfill collapse
Thousands of people attended a mass funeral held in Guinea on Friday for the 36 people killed in a …
UN General Assembly adopts new world map that shows Africa's true size
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday endorsed a new world map that reflects Africa's size …
Is Russia proving better at protecting friends than fighting enemies in West Africa?
Russian forces were brought in to help defeat jihadists but they also defend the military leadershi…
Oceania
Qantas flight diverted to Christchurch after 'engine issue'
Witness describes flames and loud banging noises coming from the plane shortly after takeoff.
Engine flames from Sydney-bound Qantas flight forces plane to be diverted
The Sydney-bound Boeing aircraft left the alpine ski town of Queenstown in New Zealand just before …
Grain sector 'disappointed' farmers are choosing cheap palm kernel feed over local grain
Grain farmers hope more dairy farmers will buy local animal feed wheat, instead of cheaper palm ker…
More than half of KiwiSaver hardship applicants directed to other options
Hardship withdrawal numbers have increased rapidly in recent years.
South America
Mariana Mazzucato: ‘The most important thing for Mexico is to stop being just a low-cost manufacturer for US companies’
The economist assesses Sheinbaum’s Plan Mexico and calls for tax reforms, stronger institutional co…
Argentina’s Milei wants women to have more children while he cuts support for families
According to a report, only two of 50 national programs aimed at pregnant women, children and careg…
From a taqueria to a café: The California businesses linked to relatives of ‘El Mencho’
The brother and youngest daughter of the man who led the Jalisco New Generational Cartel opened bus…
Dani Bensky, Epstein survivor: ‘The United States has failed spectacularly in this case’
The New Yorker, who was abused by the financier at 17, says the Justice Department is hindering the…
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Utah
Idaho
Gary Westbrook Obituary (1948 - 2026) - Boise, ID - Idaho Press Tribune - Legacy obituary
Gary Westbrook Obituary (1948 - 2026) - Boise, ID - Idaho Press Tribune Legacy obituary
Darrell Manning Obituary (1932 - 2026) - Boise, ID - Idaho State Journal - Legacy obituary
Darrell Manning Obituary (1932 - 2026) - Boise, ID - Idaho State Journal Legacy obituary
Richard VanFossen Obituary (1937 - 2026) - Boise, Idaho, ID - Idaho Press Tribune - Legacy obituary
Richard VanFossen Obituary (1937 - 2026) - Boise, Idaho, ID - Idaho Press Tribune Legacy obituary
Wyoming
Error in a Recent BLM Lease Sale Has Wyoming Residents Concerned Over New Oil and Gas Rules - Inside Climate News
Error in a Recent BLM Lease Sale Has Wyoming Residents Concerned Over New Oil and Gas Rules Inside …
Bryan Russell Obituary (2026) - Cheyenne, WY - Wyoming Tribune Eagle - Legacy obituary
Bryan Russell Obituary (2026) - Cheyenne, WY - Wyoming Tribune Eagle Legacy obituary
Wayne Lemaster Obituary (1955 - 2026) - Cheyenne, WY - Wyoming Tribune Eagle - Legacy obituary
Wayne Lemaster Obituary (1955 - 2026) - Cheyenne, WY - Wyoming Tribune Eagle Legacy obituary
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Feds Are Cleaning Out Drug Cartels in L.A. Anti-ICE Newsom Takes Credit for Overdose Decline.
Maduro and his wife claim immunity from prosecution
Former Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro's lawyer said he is immune from prosecution because he i…
Hundreds gather outside Holyrood to call for pause on Scotland’s datacentre boom
Opposition mounts as at least 20 projects proposed, including one in Fife billed as second largest …
Andrew Garfield Renews Campaign for Multibillion-Dollar 'Spider-Man' Film Franchise to Make Its Hero Gay
'Spider-Man' actor Andrew Garfield is once again pushing for a gay Spider-Man, asking, "why can't h…
‘He's One of the Best’: Meet James Talarico's Lookalike Transgender Role Model Who Democrat Says ‘Keeps Me Going’ in Fight for Left-Wing Causes
Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico gushed in 2022 about a far-left, nonbinary transgend…
Mother Labeled Child Abuser, Threatened With 6-Month Sentence For Letting Her Kid Play Outside
‘Virginia actually has a free range statute’
Trump administration pushes to remove tax exemption for private colleges with DEI policies
The Trump administration is proposing a rule that would strip private schools and colleges of their…
Israeli bombing seen behind journalist reporting from Lebanese village
Israeli bombing seen behind journalist reporting from Lebanese village
