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Yellowstone gunman told woman held at gunpoint he planned mass shooting, park officials say
Read More Rangers fatally shot Samson Lucas Bariah Fussner, 28, when he fired at a dining facility with nearly 200 people inside A gunman killed by Yellowstone national park rangers, as he fired a semiautomatic rifle at the entrance of a dining facility with about 200 people inside, had told a woman he had held…
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Kamala Harris underscores support for Biden at Las Vegas rally: ‘He’s a fighter’
Read More Vice-president warns Trump would turn US to dictatorship if re-elected at event focused on AANHPI communities Kamala Harris doubled down on her support of Joe Biden on Tuesday, describing the embattled president as a “fighter” as she warned Donald Trump would turn the country from a democracy into a dictatorship if he is…
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NATO makes ‘historic’ Ukraine air defense pledge
Read More The US-led alliance will provide four new Patriot systems and “dozens” of other interceptors NATO countries said they will provide five additional strategic air defense systems to Ukraine in response to Kiev’s pleas to help fend off persistent Russian airstrikes. US President Joe Biden announced the “historic donation” during the summit in Washington,…
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Park rangers demand visitors stop leaving used toilet paper behind in Yosemite
Read More National Park Service officials posted photos showing a pile of used toilet paper along with a full roll near Rancheria Falls National Park Service officials posted photos showing a pile of used toilet paper along with a full roll near Rancheria Falls
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Ukraine war briefing: Nato summit opens with Patriot pledges
Read More Putin intent on ‘total subjugation’ and wiping Ukraine off the map, says Biden; Russia ‘lacks troops or ammo for major offensive’. What we know on day 868 Continue reading…Putin intent on ‘total subjugation’ and wiping Ukraine off the map, says Biden; Russia ‘lacks troops or ammo for major offensive’. What we know on…
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Target to stop accepting personal checks
Read More Shopping giant says it will no longer accept personal checks from shoppers as of July 15 Shopping giant says it will no longer accept personal checks from shoppers as of July 15
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Irish PM to help woman facing charges in Dubai
Read MoreSimon Harris says he is ready to intervene in the case of Tori Towey who is facing charges in Dubai.Simon Harris says he is ready to intervene in the case of Tori Towey who is facing charges in Dubai.
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Delta strikes deal with start-up airline to fly from US to Saudi Arabia
Read More Delta Air Lines has struck a deal with Riyadh Air to start flights next summer Delta Air Lines has struck a deal with Riyadh Air to start flights next summer
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Much at stake for Biden as NATO leaders gather in Washington
Read MoreAt the NATO summit in Washington, President Biden will be trying to show he’s capable of doing his job for four more years.At the NATO summit in Washington, President Biden will be trying to show he’s capable of doing his job for four more years.
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NATO aims to safeguard Ukraine commitment amid rising right-wing populism
Read MoreBiden administration officials have said this summit will be a “bridge” to eventual NATO membership for Ukraine.Biden administration officials have said this summit will be a “bridge” to eventual NATO membership for Ukraine.
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US Gaza aid pier to be permanently dismantled after operating for just 20 days – reports
Read More Pier, which has delivered the equivalent of a single day’s pre-war land aid deliveries in two months, will reportedly be removed in a few days’ time A US military pier, built two months ago as a way to bring sea-borne humanitarian aid into Gaza, is to be permanently dismantled within a few days,…
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Shackleton’s Endurance ship gets extra protection
Read MoreAntarctic Treaty nations agree to a plan to preserve one of the world’s greatest shipwrecks.Antarctic Treaty nations agree to a plan to preserve one of the world’s greatest shipwrecks.
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Jury selected in Alec Baldwin ‘Rust’ manslaughter trial
Read More Hollywood star is on trial for involuntary manslaughter in New Mexico for the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western movie in 2021 Hollywood star is on trial for involuntary manslaughter in New Mexico for the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins on the set of the Western movie in…
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Al Sharpton to deliver eulogy for Black man who died after being held down by Milwaukee hotel guards
Read MoreThe Rev. Al Sharpton is set to travel to Milwaukee to deliver a eulogy for a Black man who died after being pinned to the ground by hotel security guardsThe Rev. Al Sharpton is set to travel to Milwaukee to deliver a eulogy for a Black man who died after being pinned to the…
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Irish woman charged with ‘attempting suicide’ by Dubai court
Read More Public figures call for release of Tori Towey, 28, who says attempt was response to alleged domestic violence attack A 28-year-old woman from Ireland has been charged with “attempting suicide” by a court in Dubai, with politicians and campaigners calling for her release. Tori Towey, who works in the United Arab Emirates as…
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Biden’s Democratic discontent issues get a little better, and a little worse
Read More Number of House Democrats calling for him to step aside grows to 7, though some resigned to Trump victory Number of House Democrats calling for him to step aside grows to 7, though some resigned to Trump victory
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Biden’s fate dominates global stage at NATO summit
Read More Biden prides himself on his diplomacy skills with world leaders. This week’s NATO summit will put him to the test. Biden prides himself on his diplomacy skills with world leaders. This week’s NATO summit will put him to the test.
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UN human rights rapporteur says US has no Iran strategy under Biden
Read More State Department rejects characterization of United Nations human rights watchdog State Department rejects characterization of United Nations human rights watchdog
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Australia news live: China hits back at cyber hack claims; Marles backs Biden as he heads to Nato
Read More China’s foreign minister says claims aimed at ‘smearing’ and ‘framing’; defence minister says relationship with Nato ‘never more important’. Follow the day’s news live Get our morning and afternoon news emails, free app or daily news podcast Flights have been cancelled or delayed out of Brisbane Airport this morning as thick smoke blankets…
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Europe launches maiden flight of Ariane 6 rocket
Read MoreSimilar to but less expensive than its Ariane 5 predecessor, the Ariane 6 is expect to be Europe’s workhorse booster for years to come.Similar to but less expensive than its Ariane 5 predecessor, the Ariane 6 is expect to be Europe’s workhorse booster for years to come.
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U.S. says Russian bot farm used AI to impersonate Americans
Read More The bot farm used AI to create social media profiles impersonating Americans and posting post support for Russia’s war in Ukraine and other pro-Kremlin narratives. (Image credit: Christopher Furlong/Getty Images) The bot farm used AI to create social media profiles impersonating Americans and posting post support for Russia’s war in Ukraine and other…
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Democrats appear torn over Biden as concerns whether he can win deepen
Read More Seven House Democrats have so far called for president to quit, evidence of a party in disarray after disastrous debate US politics live – latest updates After a day of private meetings on Capitol Hill, congressional Democrats appeared torn over whether Joe Biden should remain the party’s nominee, as concerns deepen over the…
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Keir Starmer flies to Nato summit with ‘iron commitment’ on defence spending – but no timetable
Read More Military chiefs hit out at Keir Starmer’s refusal to commit to a timeline for 2.5 per cent spending on defence as he flies to Washington for Nato summit Military chiefs hit out at Keir Starmer’s refusal to commit to a timeline for 2.5 per cent spending on defence as he flies to Washington…
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Starmer to urge Nato members to boost defence spending amid UK review
Read More In first international trip since entering No 10, PM visits Washington for alliance’s 75th-anniversary summit Keir Starmer will call on Nato countries to increase defence spending in response to rising global threats as he launches a major review setting out UK plans to spend tens of billions of pounds extra on the military.…
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Internal memo reveals Anti-Defamation League surveillance of leftwing activist
Read More Self-styled anti-hate group tracked Black organizer who opposed links between US police and Israeli military The Anti-Defamation League has surveilled leftwing activists and “regularly tracks, profiles and sends threat assessments of individuals” it perceives as a problem, according to an employee account and an internal email obtained by the Guardian. The May 2020…
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Toddler, 2, dies after shooting himself while left alone in a Walmart parking lot as his parents shopped for fireworks
Read More Nakyzi Odums, 2, died on Saturday just days after accidentally shooting himself in the chest Nakyzi Odums, 2, died on Saturday just days after accidentally shooting himself in the chest
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Junior Navy sailor tried to access President Biden’s medical records three times
Read More ‘At no time was the President’s personal information compromised,’ Navy commander says ‘At no time was the President’s personal information compromised,’ Navy commander says
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An American Israeli Soldier’s Reflections on Gaza
Read More We hear from an American who moved to Israel before the October 7th attacks and has served in the Israeli army in Gaza. Over a series of conversations with NPR, he wrestles with the war, his role there, and how much more he can give. For more coverage of all sides of this…
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Wellness influencer was behind the wheel in deadly head-on crash after leaving event at swanky Nobu restaurant
Read More Summer Wheaton, a self-proclaimed ‘wellness advocate,’ was leaving an unpermitted, celebrity-attended party on the Fourth of July Summer Wheaton, a self-proclaimed ‘wellness advocate,’ was leaving an unpermitted, celebrity-attended party on the Fourth of July
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Surfer breaks silence over harrowing shark attack: ‘I feel really grateful’
Read More He saw a “large black silhouette” before the attack He saw a “large black silhouette” before the attack
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Spy cop who led special branch admits wrongly accusing activist of bomb plot
Read More Roger Pearce withdraws allegation Dave Morris was among anarchists who planned to plant bombs at military base An undercover police officer who went on to become the head of the Metropolitan police’s special branch has admitted he mistakenly accused an activist of planning to plant bombs at a military base. Roger Pearce, the…
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Dyson to cut 1,000 jobs in the U.K.
Read MoreMaker of high-end home appliances faces mounting global competition, CEO says in announcing layoffs.Maker of high-end home appliances faces mounting global competition, CEO says in announcing layoffs.
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Two France rugby players arrested in Argentina for alleged sexual assault
Read MoreTwo France rugby players have been arrested in Argentina on sexual assault allegationsTwo France rugby players have been arrested in Argentina on sexual assault allegations
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Nude photos, lewd texts: Trump-appointed judge forced to resign after sexual misconduct investigation
Read More Alaska justice Joshua Kindred steps down after investigation finds he carried on an inappropriate relationship with a law clerk, attempted to conceal it, and made lewd comments to colleagues Alaska justice Joshua Kindred steps down after investigation finds he carried on an inappropriate relationship with a law clerk, attempted to conceal it, and…
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Lawyers for megachurch pastor and Trump advisor Robert Morris blame 12-year-old for ‘initiating’ sexual contact
Read More Morris resigned in June after admitting to the incident which allegedly occurred on Christmas Day 1982 Morris resigned in June after admitting to the incident which allegedly occurred on Christmas Day 1982
