Is Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful’ spending law the biggest tax cut in US history?
Trump’s 2025 law ranks third among tax cuts since 1980 and mainly extends old cuts, making its impact modest for most.
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Texas Senate approves redrawn congressional map favouring Republicans
Governor Greg Abbott is expected to quickly sign it into law, though Democrats have vowed to challenge it in court.
Lyle Menendez denied parole decades after murder of parents
His brother Erik was also denied parole on Thursday for the 1989 shotgun killing of their parents in Beverly Hills.
UK delays ruling on Chinese embassy after Beijing withholds information
The embassy, which would be situated near the Tower of London, would be the largest in Europe.
What will Uganda gain from accepting US deportees?
Analysts speculate that Uganda is seeking better trade deals and wants to be in Trump's good books.
Why an Indian bill removing jailed leaders from office has sparked outrage
Elected representatives jailed for 30 days on serious charges could lose their posts – even without a conviction.
LIVE: Israel kills over 70 in Gaza as UN warns of famine ‘survival crisis’
Gaza's Health Ministry says at least 71 people were killed in the past 24 hours across the Palestinian territory.
Foreign nationals among 5 killed in New York state tour bus crash
Passengers from China, India, Philippines, the Middle East and US were on board the bus when it crashed at full speed.
US general whose report on Iran nuclear sites angered Trump fired
Head of US Defense Intelligence Agency Jeffrey Kruse fired alongside two senior Navy officials in latest purge.
China, India watch as Myanmar rebels advance on strategic western frontier
Arakan Army rebels seize 14 of 17 townships in Rakhine and pledge to liberate entire frontier state in western Myanmar.
North Korea accuses South Korean troops of firing warning shots near border
South Korean acknowledges that its soldiers fired warning shots after North Korean troops briefly crossed the border.
Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,276
Here are the key events on day 1,276 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
Chaves Robles becomes first Costa Rican president to face loss of immunity
The conservative president faced a legislative panel weighing whether he should retain his immunity from prosecution.
Dutch foreign minister resigns over Israel sanctions deadlock
Caspar Veldkamp and other ministers step down after cabinet rejects sanctions, prompting broader political upheaval.
Ghislaine Maxwell praises Trump in transcripts released by government
Partner of Jeffrey Epstein insists Trump never engaged in inappropriate behavior amid scrutiny over past relationship.
DRC prosecutor seeks death penalty for former leader Joseph Kabila
Congolese military auditor general asks court to condemn Kabila to death for war crimes including homicide and torture.
Wrongfully deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia released from Tennessee jail
Abrego Garcia will return to family as he awaits trial over alleged human smuggling brought by Trump administration.
Hungary, Slovakia fear oil cuts after Ukrainian attack on Russian pipeline
Officials warn Ukraine's strike on Unecha oil pumping station risks halting supplies for at least five days.
Trump says US to take 10 percent stake in Intel
The extraordinary development follows a meeting between CEO Lip-Bu Tan and Trump after he called for Tan's removal.
RSF attacks kill 89 people in 10 days in Sudan’s Darfur, UN says
Attacks occurred between August 11 and August 20, UN human rights office said, adding that death toll may be higher.