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Front Page · U.S.
Federal judge rules she lacks authority to reinstate fired Yosemite ranger who flew trans pride flag
A federal judge ruled she lacks authority to reinstate a fired Yosemite park ranger who flew a trans pride flag across El Capitan on their day off.
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U.S.
Clinton judge indefinitely blocks Trump's $1.776B anti-weaponization fund
A federal judge indefinitely blocked the Trump administration's $1.76 billion anti-weaponization fund, citing concerns it could be revived.
U.S.
Who is Todd Blanche, President Trump's nominee to lead the Department of Justice?
President Trump formally nominated his former personal attorney, Todd Blanche, to be the next attorney general. His rise could be a window into the future of the DOJ.
U.S.
Tennessee Air National Guardsman applied to be a hitman online, the FBI says. It was a spoof website and now he's facing charges
A Tennessee Air National Guardsman is facing charges after applying to be a hitman on a spoof "rent-a-hitman" website, according to the Department of Justice.
U.S.
Trump says U.S. military strike killed leader of Tren de Aragua gang
President Trump said Friday that a U.S. strike has killed Hector Rusthenford Guerrero Flores, whom he called "the infamous leader" of the Tren de Aragua gang in Venezuela.
World
Warner Bros $111bn sale to Paramount approved by US justice department
The approval marks a key development in the merger that will reshape media, allowing the continue of the takeover of the Hollywood studio, which owns CNN and HBO.
World
US kills leader of Venezuela's Tren de Aragua gang in airstrike, Trump says
Niño Guerrero was killed in a "swift and lethal kinetic strike," the US President wrote in a social media post.
World
World court prosecutor who went after Netanyahu for war crimes suspended over sexual misconduct
Karim Khan, who sought arrest warrants for Netanyahu, suspended from the International Criminal Court amid allegations of serious misconduct involving nonconsensual sexual activity.
World
Deal to end fighting would lead to Hormuz reopening, Iran says
The deal which will pave the way for hostilities to end is close to being finalised, the US, Iran and mediators Pakistan say.
World
Switzerland to vote on plan to cap population at 10 million
The right-wing Swiss People's Party calls the plan a "sustainability initiative", but opponents say it is a recipe for chaos.
Business
UK economy contracts as Iran war impact felt
The economy shrank slightly in April as the Iran war began to have an impact on businesses, official data shows.
Business
Why the economics make this the craziest World Cup ever
From trade wars to soaring ticket prices, the 2026 World Cup is unlike any before it. Faisal Islam explores what this tournament reveals about our changing global economy.
Business
Paramount-Warner Brothers merger gets Justice Department approval
The Justice Department closed its investigation into the proposed $110 billion merger of Paramount and Warner Brothers Discovery, saying it found no threat to competition or consumers.
Business
Justice Dept. approves Paramount's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery
The decision paves the way for a proposed $111 billion merger uniting two rival studio giants — Paramount, owner of CBS, and the much larger Warner, which includes HBO and CNN.
Business
India's 'blue gold' starts a new drinks industry
Agave plants grow wild in India and new distillers are using them to create a spirits industry.
Technology
Story update
A new government report warns that advanced Artificial Intelligence systems could pose an "extinction-level threat" to humans, and that the US must intervene. "I think we should be mindful of it," says Ret. Admiral James
Technology
Farage says Reform has contacted X 'to highest level' over fake AI ads
The fake ads feature the governor of the Bank of England - the Bank has urged people to report them.
Technology
Kalshi to make some users reveal job details to tackle insider trading
After issues with insider trading, the prediction betting platform is adding new rules.
Technology
Starmer tells Apple and Google to ban nude images on children's phones
Firms will be expected to activate built-in features to stop children accessing sexually explicit images.
Technology
Who is Elon Musk and what is his net worth?
The boss of X, Tesla and SpaceX, already the world's richest person, is now also its first trillionaire.
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