Month: June 2024

Read More Andrew McCabe has suggested that former intel and law enforcement officials may have to flee the country Former US intelligence and law enforcement officials are fretting that they may face retribution, including possible incarceration, if Donald Trump wins back the presidency in November, an ex-deputy director of the FBI has claimed. Andrew McCabe,…

Read More The stunt was done to mimic a scene from a video game. The stunt was done to mimic a scene from a video game.

Read More Ex-president in Arizona warns appeal courts to ‘step up and straighten things out’ and insists no crimes were committed In his first campaign rally after he was convicted of 34 felonies, former president Donald Trump recalled how he just went through a “rigged” trial with a “highly conflicted” judge despite there being “no…

Read More Washington — The Supreme Court sided with Native American tribes Thursday in a dispute with the federal government over the cost of health care when tribes run programs in their own communities. The 5-4 decision means the government will cover millions in overhead costs that two tribes faced when they took over running…

Read MoreHere are some of the top headlines of the day, including dozens of people who were killed in an Israeli airstrike on a U.N. school complex in Gaza, new murder charges filed against the suspected Gilgo Beach serial killer — who is now accused of killing six women on New York’s Long Island —…

Read MoreEighty years after D-Day, President Biden, French President Emmanuel Macron and other world leaders gathered in Normandy to honor the thousands of Allied soldiers who gave their lives to help bring freedom to Europe. In his speech on Thursday, Mr. Biden also drew comparisons between the actions of Hitler’s Nazi forces and Russia’s invasion…

Read MoreAs 27 EU countries vote over four days, exit polls suggest a narrow defeat for the Dutch far right.As 27 EU countries vote over four days, exit polls suggest a narrow defeat for the Dutch far right.

Read More Millions of Americans are sweltering as experts warn early heat could herald next record-smashing summer With the official start of summer still weeks away, a record-setting heatwave is cooking the south-western US, causing dangerous conditions far earlier than normal. More than 34 million people were under heat alerts on Thursday afternoon, as warnings…

Read MoreSeven migrant smuggling suspects have been arrested and 11 migrants are hospitalized after a law enforcement sting near San AntonioSeven migrant smuggling suspects have been arrested and 11 migrants are hospitalized after a law enforcement sting near San Antonio

Read MoreAfter USA record a historic win over Pakistan, Al Jazeera lists the five major upsets in the tournament’s history.After USA record a historic win over Pakistan, Al Jazeera lists the five major upsets in the tournament’s history.

Read MoreBeating Pakistan was a historic win for the United States — a country where most people hardly understand the rules of the game.Beating Pakistan was a historic win for the United States — a country where most people hardly understand the rules of the game.

Read More Ties between Washington and Kiev have reportedly deteriorated over aid delays and pressure to reduce fraud Relations between the US and Ukrainian governments have reportedly soured, deteriorating to their lowest point since the conflict with Russia escalated in 2022, partly because of irritation over pressure from Washington to tackle rampant corruption in Kiev.…

Read More ANC leader and president accepts he will need help of opposition parties to tackle serious problems facing country South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has said that his African National Congress (ANC) would seek to form a government of national unity with a broad group of opposition parties. “The purpose of the government of…

Read MoreThe move marks the beginning of a new phase for the global fight against inflation.The move marks the beginning of a new phase for the global fight against inflation.

Read More Burlington Police said they warned school officials about the fake shooting that left students ‘scared and confused’ Burlington Police said they warned school officials about the fake shooting that left students ‘scared and confused’

Read More Arizona rally marks first major event since Trump was found guilty in New York hush money case Arizona rally marks first major event since Trump was found guilty in New York hush money case

Read More Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the war in Gaza can’t end until Israel has destroyed Hamas. NPR’s reporting from Israel and Gaza suggests that goal is still a long way off. For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.…

Read MoreThe BBC hears allegations of rape and torture by Myanmar’s military in Chin State.The BBC hears allegations of rape and torture by Myanmar’s military in Chin State.

Read More Comes as US Senator from Kentucky plans to step aside as Republican leader this year Comes as US Senator from Kentucky plans to step aside as Republican leader this year

Read MoreThe FDA said that, while it was lifting the ban, it would continue to review the company’s products for approval.The FDA said that, while it was lifting the ban, it would continue to review the company’s products for approval.

Read More Olaf Scholz has admitted that the high-profile summit is not aimed at ending the conflict German Chancellor Olaf Scholz is not traveling to Vladimir Zelensky’s so-called ‘peace conference’ to initiate peace talks, but to rally as many countries as possible to the Ukrainian leader’s side, he told parliament on Thursday. In a speech…

Read More A new sexually transmitted fungal infection has been detected for the first time in the U.S., health experts announced Wednesday. A study, published in the journal JAMA Dermatology on Wednesday, reported that the first known U.S. case of this new form of ringworm was discovered in a man from New York City in…

Read More The US president has alleged that he was concerned about the Russian leader as far back as 40 years ago US President Joe Biden has made an apparent mental stumble in trying to disparage Vladimir Putin, saying he has known the Russian leader for more than four decades and has been concerned about…

Read MoreIn an emotional testimony, Hallie Biden recalled being introduced to crack cocaine by Hunter Biden.In an emotional testimony, Hallie Biden recalled being introduced to crack cocaine by Hunter Biden.

Read More The Australian National University vice chancellor told senate estimates that academic freedom was ‘not absolute’. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast NSW SES issues evacuation warning for areas in south-west Sydney The NSW SES has issued a warning for areas south-west…

Read More Police are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime Police are investigating the incident as a possible hate crime

Read More Phippsburg, Maine — A Maine woman enjoying a walk on a popular beach learned that quicksand doesn’t just happen in Hollywood movies in jungles or rainforests. Jamie Acord was walking at the water’s edge at Popham Beach State Park over the weekend when she sunk to her hips in a split second, letting…

Read More Civil rights organization also called for Hamas to return Israeli hostages and to ‘stop all terrorist activity’ In a rare move Thursday, the NAACP issued a call to the Biden-Harris administration to halt weapons shipments to Israel and to push for an immediate and permanent ceasefire. The 115-year-old civil rights organization also called…

Read More From a fake Tom Cruise Netflix campaign to fear-mongering around terrorist attacks, the Paris Olympics already face online threats. Cybersecurity experts say those threats may only grow. From a fake Tom Cruise Netflix campaign to fear-mongering around terrorist attacks, the Paris Olympics already face online threats. Cybersecurity experts say those threats may only…

Read More An anti-establishment candidate has thrown a wrench into the U.K. election. Nigel Farage is running for Parliament with a new populist party — which is likely to split the Conservative vote. An anti-establishment candidate has thrown a wrench into the U.K. election. Nigel Farage is running for Parliament with a new populist party…

Read More A Mississippi State trooper fired for sending explicit images and videos is now suing another woman with whom she made a sex tape. A Mississippi State trooper fired for sending explicit images and videos is now suing another woman with whom she made a sex tape.

Read More Also warns of ‘dire consequences’ for Israeli security if the Palestinian Authority collapses Also warns of ‘dire consequences’ for Israeli security if the Palestinian Authority collapses

Read More The threat of bird flu to humans appears to be growing. As outbreaks of H5N1—a dangerous strain of avian influenza—continue to affect cows in the U.S., Canada, South America, Europe, and Asia, the World Health Organization (WHO) reported on June 5 the first-ever case of a human infection with H5N2, a different strain…

Read More A World War II Navy veteran was being mourned Thursday following his death while en route to France to commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, a trip friends said he’d talked excitedly about making. Robert “Al” Persichitti of Fairport, New York fell ill during a stop in Germany last week and died in…

Read MoreSocial media footage shows dozens of bodies wrapped in shrouds prepared for burial in Gezira state.Social media footage shows dozens of bodies wrapped in shrouds prepared for burial in Gezira state.