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US Justice Department seeks to lift injunction on ballroom project after shooting
The U.S. Justice Department has again asked a federal judge to lift an injunction holding up progress on President Donald Trump's ballroom project.
Trump administration seeks $200bn in military funding in wake of Iran war
The White House is seeking $200bn (£150bn) more in funding for the war in Iran, with President Donald Trump saying on Thursday its decision to ask Congress for the additional funds was based on a variety of factors.
US hotel owners expected a World Cup boom – so far it hasn’t happened
Walking the streets of Kansas City, Houston, Miami and New York it is hard not to notice a World Cup is coming.
Senior IS leader killed by US and Nigerian forces
Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu has confirmed the killing of a senior Islamic State (IS) leader in a joint-operation with the US. “Our determined Nigerian Armed Forces, working closely with the Armed Forces of the United States, conducted a daring joint operation that dealt a heavy blow to the ranks of the Islamic Stat...
Myanmar ex-leader Aung San Suu Kyi moved to house arrest, military says
The detained former Myanmar leader Aung San Suu Kyi has been moved to house arrest, the country's state media has reported.
Lebanon says six killed in Israeli strike as US announces ceasefire extension
An Israeli air strike on a town in southern Lebanon has killed six people, including three paramedics, according to Lebanon's health ministry. It comes as the US said the two countries had agreed to a 45-day ceasefire.
Colombian military plane crash kills at least 66
A Colombian Air Force plane crashed shortly after takeoff in the south of the country, leaving at least 66 people dead and dozens injured, officials have said.
Drake surprise drops three albums and mentions the Kendrick Lamar beef
The world was waiting for one Drake album. Along came three.
Global leaders react to announcement of US-Iran peace agreement
U.S. and Iranian officials said on Sunday they have agreed on a deal to end their war, halt the U.S. blockade of Iran, and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Dangote refinery can be global jet fuel supplier, CEO says
Nigeria’s 650,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) Dangote oil refinery has a large surplus of jet fuel and can supply the product worldwide, Chief Executive David Bird said on Tuesday. With demand on the African continent lower than in other regions, the refinery has a surplus to export. “We’re very grateful to be seen as a rel...
Iran-linked hackers have breached FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal emails
Hackers connected to the Iranian government accessed FBI Director Kash Patel’s personal email and posted materials — including photos and documents — taken from his account, a person familiar with the breach confirmed to CNN.
US traffic deaths fall to lowest number since 2019
U.S. traffic deaths last year fell to the lowest number since 2019 after a sharp rise in road fatalities during the COVID pandemic.