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New Republican ads slam Democrats opposed to Trump's tariffs
As the 2026 midterm elections approach, the National Republican Congressional Committee is knocking Democrats who have opposed President Donald Trump's tariffs.
AI revenues are growing fast, but not fast enough
The returns on trillions of dollars of spending are deeply uncertain
Fauci privately took credit for COVID-19 lockdowns despite public denial, newly exposed diary entries reveal
Anthony Fauci's private diary reveals he personally convinced Bill de Blasio to close New York City schools, bars and restaurants in March 2020.
SpaceX stock-purchasing by Congress members fuels conflict concerns
Five of the Congress members serve on committees whose work touches SpaceX's federal contracts, defense programs, AI, telecommunications or securities markets.
Burning questions: a more fire-prone world
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Prisoners at Iran’s largest jail sew lips shut in hunger strike as executions soar
At least 1,500 protest after six men on drug-related charges put in solitary confinement before possible executionPrisoners at Iran’s largest jail have sewn their lips shut as hundreds of them...
Wildfires burn nearly 300,000 acres in France and Spain as heat wave looms
Temperatures in France are expected to rise to 95 degrees Fahrenheit this week, as firefighters battle the ongoing wildfire, which has affected parts of Spain.
Javier Milei accuses US Democrats of financing ‘anti-Argentina campaign’ at World Cup
President also blames Brazil and Mexico and says online critics ‘do not want the ideas of freedom to succeed’More than a week has passed since Ferran Torres scored the extra-time...
A widely repeated statistic is shaping Britain’s grooming-gangs debate
The Economist investigates whether it stands up
Soros network rebuilds progressive prosecutor push after string of election losses
Soros family pumped more than $1 million into PACs backing progressive prosecutors for 2026 elections, despite recall elections and defeats that removed dozens of district attorneys.
Trump flouts political risk to host Netanyahu’s seventh White House visit
Oval Office meeting on Tuesday is first since US-Israel launched unpopular war with Iran.
Ben Carroll announces royal commission into construction sector in first act as new Victorian premier
Jacinta Allan steps down from top job before expected spill, saying her deputy has her ‘unqualified support’Live updates: Jacinta Allan quits as premier of VictoriaWho is Ben Carroll?Get our breaking...