Top US general feared Trump was attempting a coup: Book
Joint Chiefs chairman compared Trump to Hitler and warned of a 'Reichstag moment', according to a new book.
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US jobless claims hit pandemic low as firms scramble to hire
The fall in jobless claims comes amid worker shortages in pockets of the economy.
Remains of Native American youth return to tribal home
The children had been separated from their families more than a century ago under US policies of forced assimilation.
Some accused in Haitian assassination had US military training
The Pentagon said some former Colombian soldiers accused in the Haitian president's murder were trained by the US.
Blue Origin flight to rocket youngest person ever into space
Blue Origin said that Oliver Daemen will be launching with founder Jeff Bezos on Tuesday, rather than auction winner.
‘Still not over’: Emotions high 5 years after failed Turkey coup
In total, 251 died and more than 2,200 were wounded resisting rogue military units in the attempted coup.
Cuba musicians support protests, government softens stance
Cuba's musicians have long supported the state but many are speaking out in favour of protesters.
Palestine runs dry: ‘Our water they steal and sell to us’
Israeli authorities refuse to grant licenses to Palestinian water authorities to dig more much-needed wells.
OPEC sees gradual recovery in oil demand as it closes in on deal
OPEC's latest oil demand outlook fits with a yet-to-be-ratified plan with its allies to boost crude supplies.
Google sticks with plan to bring most employees back to office
The decision to transition back to the office comes despite staff reporting a rebound in work from home productivity.
‘What choice do we have?’ US farm workers battle deadly heat wave
As high temperatures engulf the West Coast of the US, farmworkers must often choose between wages and their health.
Lebanon: PM-designate Saad Hariri resigns as crisis escalates
The cash-strapped country has been without a full-fledged government for more than eight months.
Calls grow to stop US deportations to Haiti amid political crisis
Rights groups urge Joe Biden to freeze deportations of Haitian migrants after assassination of President Jovenel Moise.
EU takes legal action against Hungary, Poland over LGBTQ rights
The legal cases could eventually land the two member states in the bloc's highest court.
‘Fearless’ Dutch reporter Peter R de Vries dies after shooting
Peter R. de Vries reported on the biggest Dutch crime cases and showed compassion for the relatives of murder victims.
South Africa calls up army reserves to halt unrest
Looting and violence engulfing South Africa for days ebb ahead of an expected surge in soldiers on the streets.
Death toll rises in ‘devastating’ German floods
Record rainfall in western Germany caused rivers to burst their banks, destroying homes and killing several people.
India’s internet law adds to fears over online speech, privacy
Law puts digital platforms under direct government oversight, but critics worry it may lead to outright censorship.
Top EU court rules hijab can be banned at work
European Union court rules companies may ban Muslim employees from wearing a headscarf under certain conditions.
Moon ‘wobble’, rising seas to cause flooding surge: NASA study
The combination of the Moon's natural cycle and climate change is projected to cause flooding to surge in the 2030s.