Todd Blanche on track for confirmation after Cornyn strikes Trump settlement deal
The Texas senator is a crucial vote on the attorney general nominee in the Senate Judiciary Committee, which is set to vote Tuesday.
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California Democratic Party backs billionaire tax despite internal opposition
The California Democratic (CADEM) Party on Sunday announced that it backs a ballot measure to charge the state’s 200 billionaires with a one-time, five-percent tax on their net worth, a measure that has faced opposition from California Democrats, including the state's governor.
Australia confirms first mass-mortality event from H5 bird flu in native seabirds
SYDNEY, Aug 3 - The first mass mortality event in Australia from H5 bird flu has occurred in a large group of native seabirds in the state of South Australia, the federal government said on Monday.
Diamond buyers are freaking out in Vietnam after gem scandal
The authorities are still investigating how widely the stones spread through the market.
Lula da Silva formally launches bid for Brazil's presidency
Brazil's Workers' Party meets to confirm Lula da Silva's October bid. At 80, the leftist veteran faces right-wing liberal Flávio Bolsonaro in another polarised Lula vs Bolsonaro race.
Two people hospitalised after building collapse in Sydney
SYDNEY, Aug 3 - Two people were hospitalised after a building collapsed in a central area of Sydney on Monday, emergency services said.
The hidden dangers behind India’s viral ‘snowy’ tourist spot
A 350-acre white expanse of marble waste in Kishangarh, western India, has become an unlikely tourist destination.
Morocco reports 11 Ceuta deaths, sharply conflicting Spanish figures
Rabat reported 11 migrant deaths after thousands crossed into Ceuta, starkly contrasting with Spain’s toll of at least 72. The surge sparked EU diplomatic tension over Spanish border policy.
Senate appropriators reach funding deal to avoid shutdown
Senators on the Appropriations Committee on Sunday agreed to a funding bill that would prevent a government shutdown at the end of September and fund the government through part of December. An initial procedural vote is scheduled for Monday night, with Senate leaders eyeing to
New Spider-Man film sees second-biggest ever global opening weekend
The strong box office performance gives a boost to Disney ahead of the much-anticipated Avengers: Doomsday.
Taiwan minister says close ties with US Pacific Command boost defence readiness
The United States is Taiwan’s most important international backer and arms supplier.
Trial begins of former Australian radio host Alan Jones over alleged sexual assaults
SYDNEY, Aug 3 - Former Australian radio host Alan Jones arrived at a Sydney court on Monday as his high-profile trial opened on charges that he indecently assaulted and sexually touched six men.
US and Japan jointly intervene to prop up yen in rare move
Both countries have said that they will not hesitate to conduct joint interventions in the future.
House of the Dragon reveals the reason behind Fire & Blood’s most infamous betrayal
Ormund Hightower's schemes know no bounds, as he sets the stage for perhaps the single biggest betrayal of the entire war.
‘House of the Dragon’: Gayle Rankin on That ‘F — ed Up’ Aemond-Alys-Alicent Scene, ‘Unbearable’ Family Dinner and Dragon Egg Plans
SPOILER ALERT: This article contains spoilers for Season 3, Episode 7 of “House of the Dragon,” now streaming on HBO Max. Gayle Rankin’s Alys Rivers has dealt with an Oedipus complex before during her time at Harrenhal, but this week’s “House of the Dragon” marked the first
Young South Koreans look for jobs in Japan as they struggle to find work at home
South Korea’s youth unemployment rate stood at 7 per cent in June.
Will Israel build a stealth fighter jet?
A senior Israeli official, likely Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, recently briefed the Israeli press delegation that traveled to Washington with him for his White House visit regarding plans for Israel to build a domestic stealth fighter plane and an accompanying
Malaysian boy on trial for allegedly murdering girl in school
The high-profile case has shocked Malaysia and sparked debate about the effect of social media on children.
Almost £200,000 of fuel stolen from UK forecourts every day since Iran war began
Incidents of fuel being taken without payment have risen by a fifth in five months, according to industry analysis.
Spider-Man: Brand New Day may have just set up a major Avengers: Doomsday threat
Peter Parker's created tech to control his own mutations that could be used by the Sentinels to subdue the X-Men.
Russia making kids in occupied Ukraine frontline cannon fodder
When we were asked to investigate Russia’s indoctrination and militarization of children living in the Ukrainian territories occupied by Moscow since 2014, we had a general idea of the Kremlin’s occupation policies. Two of us grew up in what was then Soviet-occupied Latvia and
Inside the Rise, Fall, and Evolution of Sears Catalog Homes
In the early 20th century, the 10,000-plus page Sears, Roebuck and Co. catalog served as the original all-in-one marketplace—featuring clothes, toys, and even complete mail-order house kits.
Trump says new Iran talks set to start after calling off massive attack
US President Donald Trump said that new negotiations with Iran will begin Monday after he decided to hold off on striking the Islamic republic to pursue a deal to end the war entering its sixth month. Trump told reporters on Sunday that the talks would cover the Strait of
Rideshare launches boost regional GDP and flexible jobs, study finds
Ride-hailing has become a routine part of urban life in the United States, but its broader economic impacts have been difficult to measure. As Uber and Lyft expanded across hundreds of cities over the past decade, they promised more flexible work for drivers and convenience for
Trump on making a deal with Iran: 'I'm not looking to kill people'
President Trump on Sunday said that he is "not looking to kill people" as he seeks a deal with Iran, telling reporters that negotiations with Iranian officials are set for Monday. Trump told reporters on Air Force One that the latest round of talks was orchestrated by Saudi
‘Jimmy’ Review: Woozily Seductive Mood Piece Wanders Europe in Pursuit of James Baldwin’s Spirit
“If not me, who?” said actor Billy Porter in a 2024 Guardian interview, explaining the rationale for his plan to direct and star in a biopic of Black queer author and activist James Baldwin. “Who’s going to tell it better than the Black gay man who embodies that in today’s
Trump says Iran talks to take place on Monday, sets no deadline for deal
By Steve Holland, Menna AlaaElDin and Yasmine Ghania ABOARD AIR FORCE ONE/CAIRO, Aug 3 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump said talks with Iran will happen on Monday but declined to set a deadline for an agreement after earlier saying he had called off an imminent attack in
'What was my fault?': How India's exam paper leak ended young lives
Two families reveal the human toll of India's medical entrance examination paper leak.
Eastern Washington fires destroy 600 structures and force 60,000 to evacuate
Wildfires in and around Spokane have stretched ability of federal and local agencies to fight blazes Wildfires in eastern Washington state forced the evacuation of 60,000 people in the Spokane area while destroying at least 600 homes, businesses and other structures,
The change that may help you get a mortgage as a first-time buyer
More relaxed mortgage regulation opens the door for some first-time buyers, but it comes with risk.
Sanders: Look at what Mamdani is doing and contrast that with Trump
Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) on Sunday contrasted New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's (D) policies with President Trump's, responding to cries against socialism amid the recent wave of democratic socialist primary election victories. "Trump cuts funding for childcare, Mamdani
Phil Collins Says He Almost Died in 2024 From Alcohol Abuse: ‘People Were Coming to Say Goodbye’
Phil Collins recently told The Times of London that he almost died in 2024 from health complications stemming from alcohol abuse. The Genesis frontman explained that he was initially admitted to a Swiss hospital for alcohol addiction in late 2023. He was discharged at first,
10 best games like Halo: Campaign Evolved
There are numerous games on a variety of platforms through the years that offer experiences similar to Halo: Campaign Evolved, including these 10.
Owlcat co-founder says the studio won't turn its back on hardcore RPGs as it hits 600 employees and preps its own Mass Effect killer
At this point, I think I trust the process.
