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Romania's political crisis deepens

After Prime Minister Ilie Bolojan’s government fell in early May, Romania's moderate parties have struggled to chart a new course — opening the door for the far right to gain ground.

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Louisiana Republicans pass new electoral map that guts majority-Black district

The GOP-friendly map approved by state lawmakers now goes to Republican governor who is expected to sign itSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailLouisiana Republicans approved a new congressional map on Friday which would eliminate a majority-Black congressional district that was at the center of a landmark supreme court ruling gutting section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.The new map reconfigures the state’s sixth congressional district, now represented by Cleo Fields, a Black Democrat.... A Supreme Court court ruling last month rejected the state’s previous congressional map as an illegal racial gerrymander and set off a redistricting race across the South.

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Israel put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist for first time

Israel put on UN sexual violence in warzones blacklist for first time36 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleEmir NaderGetty ImagesIsraeli guards were caught on CCTV appearing to sexually abuse a detainee from Gaza at the Sde Teiman detention facility (pictured)Israel has been added to a UN blacklist of countries that commit sexual violence in warzones for the first time.A report by the office of Secretary General António Guterres said the UN had last year verified 31 cases of sexual vi... Organisation cites abuse by security forces, including rape of male detaineesThe UN has added Israel and Russia to a blacklist for sexual violence in conflict, citing abuse by security forces including rape of male detainees.

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Arsenal's Timber fit to start Champions League final

Mikel Arteta says that Dutch defender Jurrien Timber is fit to start the Champions League final after more than two months out with a groin injury. PSG seek to defend the title they won for the first time, while Arsenal hope for first UEFA Champions League trophy lift.

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ICE agent arrested over shooting of Venezuelan man in US immigration raid

The charges stem from the January 14 shooting of Julio Cesar Sosa-Celis in Minneapolis during Operation Metro Surge. Christian Castro was charged with assault and falsely reporting a crime after video emerged of non-fatal shooting in JanuarySign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA federal immigration officer wanted for shooting a Venezuelan man during the Trump administration’s crackdown in Minnesota was arrested on Friday in Texas, authorities said.Christian Castro, of the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agency, was taken into custody 11 days after Minneapolis prosecutors charged him with...

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Jeffrey Donaldson’s letter to alleged victim had ‘nothing to do’ with abuse claims, trial hears

Former DUP leader’s barrister said woman was mistaken in linking letter to his alleged sex offencesJeffrey Donaldson told a woman who has accused him of sexual assault that he regretted inflicting “hurt, pain and distress”, but his comments were not related to the allegations, a court has heard.A lawyer for the former MP and Democratic Unionist party leader told Newry crown court on Friday that Donaldson’s letter to the alleged victim had “nothing to do” with her accusations of sexual abuse and... Donaldson letter to sex abuse accuser had 'nothing to do with allegations', court hears39 minutes agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleJulian O'NeillCrime and justice correspondent, BBC News NIPAA letter written by Sir Jeffrey Donaldson to a woman who has accused him of sex abuse had nothing to do with her allegations against him, Newry Crown Court has heard.The claim was made by Kieran Vaughan KC, the former Democratic Unionist Party (DUP) leader's lawyer.Vaughan has been continuing to cross-e...

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Iran war: US to lift naval blockade of ports, Trump says

US President Donald Trump also said he is going to make a "final determination" on a deal with Iran during a meeting in the White House Situation Room. Both the US and Iran seem to have reached an agreement, with Trump saying Hormuz blockade to be lifted.

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EU unblocks €16 billion in Hungary assistance as Magyar promises reforms

Reforms under new Prime Minister Peter Magyar will enable the EU to free up billions in frozen assistance for Budapest.

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Iran war live: Trump due to make ‘final determination’ on deal with Tehran

Israel pushes deeper into Lebanon just days after Israel's prime minister ordered 70 percent of Gaza to be occupied. US President Donald Trump said yesterday he would soon decide on a proposed deal to extend the ceasefire with Iran, though the two countries still appeared to differ on significant issues that have be...

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Five Miners Are Rescued After Week Trapped in Flooded Laos Cave

Rescuers pumped water from the flooded cave, enabling four miners to crawl out. Seven people who entered the cave last week were trapped inside by flash flooding that blocked their way.

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EU unblocks €16 billion in Hungary assistance as Magyar promises reforms

Reforms under new Prime Minister Peter Magyar will enable the EU to free up billions in frozen assistance for Budapest.

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Netherlands allows Kanye West to perform despite protests

US rapper Kanye West will be allowed to perform in the Netherlands despite Dutch lawmakers and Jewish activists seeking to ban him from the EU country over multiple antisemitic scandals.

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Ethiopia election 2026: Tigray excluded and on edge

As Ethiopia is heading to the polls, the Tigray region won't be participating in the vote for the second time, with tensions simmering on.

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US federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s ‘anti-weaponisation fund’

The nearly $1.8bn fund stemmed from a recent IRS settlement with Donald Trump over his leaked tax records. Order by district judge in Virginia temporarily pauses all operations

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How Bad Are President Trump’s Approval Ratings?

Our chief political analyst, Nate Cohn, looks at President Trump’s sinking approval ratings. A new poll shows it sitting at 34 percent.

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Eight students arrested in deadly Kenyan school dorm fire

Kenyan police have arrested eight students on suspicion of arson after a deadly fire ripped through a girls’ school. The fire broke out at the Utumishi Girls Academy Senior School in Gilgil, killing 16 people and wounding 79 others.

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Bitcoin ETFs bleed $2.8B in record nine-day outflow streak

Spot Bitcoin ETFs recorded a nine-day outflow streak totaling $2.84 billion, surpassing an eight-session outflow run in February 2025. The longest run of withdrawals since U.S.

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South Korea pushes nuclear-powered submarine plan

Seoul's plans for nuclear-powered vessels come as regional rivals ramp up undersea capabilities, raising concerns over a widening military buildup.

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US judge halts Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund

The billion-dollar "anti-weaponization" fund was meant to compensate people who Trump sees as victims of so-called "lawfare" by Joe Biden's administration. 34||h=1&&(this.target=t[0]),t.length>=2&&(this.opts=t[1]);var n,r=this.opts||{},i=this.target;if("string"==typeof i?n=i:"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof y?n=i.url:window.URL&&"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof URL&&(n=i.href),o(this,n),"data"!==this.params.protocol){var s=(""+(i&&i instanceof y&&i.method||r.method||"GET")).toUpperCase();this.params.method=s,this.txSize=m(r.body)||0}}),u.on("fetch-done",function(t,e){if(this.endTime=a.now(),this.params||(this.params={}),"data"===this.params.protoco...

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South Korea pushes nuclear-powered submarine plan

Seoul's plans for nuclear-powered vessels come as regional rivals ramp up undersea capabilities, raising concerns over a widening military buildup.

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Kenya court suspends opening of US Ebola quarantine centre

A Kenyan court on Friday temporarily halted the opening of an Ebola quarantine centre for US nationals following a petition filed by a rights group. The US proposal to set up an Ebola quarantine facility in Kenya has been met with a fierce backlash from medical workers in the East African country, where no cases have been confirmed.

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Closer to war or to peace? US, Iran near deal on 60-day ceasefire

The ​United States threatened Thursday to target ally Oman if it helped impose a tolling system in the key Strait of Hormuz, warning of sanctions against all parties involved in such actions. Iran accused the United States on Tuesday of breaching a fragile ceasefire with strikes near the Strait of Hormuz, threatening efforts to end nearly seven weeks of conflict.

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Amtrak fire suspends Penn Station service for NJ Transit commuters

34||h=1&&(this.target=t[0]),t.length>=2&&(this.opts=t[1]);var n,r=this.opts||{},i=this.target;if("string"==typeof i?n=i:"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof y?n=i.url:window.URL&&"object"==typeof i&&i instanceof URL&&(n=i.href),o(this,n),"data"!==this.params.protocol){var s=(""+(i&&i instanceof y&&i.method||r.method||"GET")).toUpperCase();this.params.method=s,this.txSize=m(r.body)||0}}),u.on("fetch-done",function(t,e){if(this.endTime=a.now(),this.params||(this.params={}),"data"===this.params.protoco... Amtrak car caught fire in Hudson River tunnel resulting in overhead wire damage, according to New Jersey TransitA fire in a rail yard train car near New York’s Penn Station injured five people and disrupted service for many commuters early on Friday, authorities said.The fire resulted in train delays on the New Jersey Transit and Amtrak rail services into New York and briefly suspended Long Island Rail Road (LIRR) service, more than a week after a strike had shut down that system.

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Iran war: Oman stuck between Trump and Tehran

Oman is one of the most important mediators between Washington and Tehran.