US Supreme Court rules Trump admin can cut nearly $800m in health funding
SCOTUS decision impacts DEI programmes that include breast cancer research and HIV prevention.
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Israeli PM Netanyahu approves Gaza City seizure despite ceasefire talks
Israeli PM also says will resume talks for release of all captives and end to the war, but only on Israel's terms.
US lawmakers approve Democrat redistricting plan in California
Democrats aim to counter Texas GOP bill flipping five Democratic seats to Republican control in US Congress.
Trump administration says it’s reviewing all 55 million US visa holders
US State Department said it was continuously vetting all visa holders for possible violations.
Eric Adams aide faces bribery charges amid New York City mayoral race
Former adviser Ingrid Lewis-Martin faces new indictments as pressure on Mayor Eric Adams grows during election season.
Israeli data shows 83 percent of Gaza war dead are civilians: Report
Leaked Israeli intelligence confirms one of the highest civilian tolls in modern conflicts.
A week of summits reveals Trump is closer to Moscow than Europe
US summits with Putin and European leaders offered a glimmer of hope for peace, but Russia seemed to cloud it.
US issues sanctions against Greek shipper of Iranian oil
Sanctions are the latest aimed at penalising Tehran's energy sector following a Washington-brokered ceasefire.
Walmart scoops customers from rivals but warns inventory cost is rising
Second-quarter results showed that the retailer has continued to benefit from price sensitivity among US consumers.
Lebanon begins disarming Palestinian groups in refugee camps
PM's office says the weapons transfer to the Lebanese army marks the start of a wider disarmament campaign.
What’s behind Israel’s ground push into Gaza City?
Israel pushes into Gaza City as Hamas accepts a ceasefire. What does this reveal about Israel’s broader Gaza plan?
Tracking US and NATO support for Ukraine: A full breakdown
Ukraine has received at least 309 billion euros ($360bn) in aid from 41 countries since the start of the war.
US college declines to oppose Trump travel ban after Iranian students’ plea
Letter called on University of Texas at Austin to denounce ban on Iranians and take 'immediate legal action'.
What’s causing Pakistan’s deadly floods?
Further flooding is predicted in cities including Karachi in the south of Pakistan.
US senators urge Rubio to press Israel over journalist killings
The senators call for the protection of journalists in Gaza and international media access to the territory.
Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine kills one, wounds 18
Russia unleashes a major attack on Ukraine in the wake of renewed efforts to strike a ceasefire.
Israel’s Netanyahu escalates attack on Australia’s Albanese as ties plunge
Israeli leader claims Australian prime minister's legacy 'tarnished' by decision to recognise a Palestinian state.
Can China make Pakistan and the Taliban friends again?
As China pushes to expand the CPEC, Pakistan-Afghanistan tensions continue to cast a shadow over trilateral diplomacy.
North Korea’s Kim lauds ‘heroic’ troops deployed with Russia in Ukraine war
Kim Jong Un 'conveyed warm encouragement' to the officers and the soldiers serving in Russia's Kursk region.
Armed men on motorbikes keep conflict in motion in the Sahel
In Benin and across West Africa, riders viewed with suspicion as motorcycles now synonymous with armed fighters.