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Elon Musk just lost another lawsuit. Will he keep fighting?
Elon Musk, the world's richest man, has not been winning in court lately.
Oil price slumps as Trump says he called off Iran attacks
The price of oil slumped on Monday after US President Donald Trump said he was holding off a military attack on Iran planned for Tuesday at the request of Gulf states.
US House approves outline for $70bn more for immigration enforcement
The U.S. House of Representatives on Wednesday approved a three-year budget plan that would pave the way for Congress to consider an additional $70 billion for immigration enforcement activities by federal agents. The House voted 215-211, with no Democrats supporting it. House Speaker Mike Johnson held the vote open...
Meloni tells Trump to ‘focus on your own popularity’ as row escalates
Italy's Giorgia Meloni has again hit back at US President Donald Trump on social media after he questioned her popularity and repeated his claim that she had asked for a photo together "over and over".
Brent oil rises 7% on report US considering military options to break Iran deadlock
Brent oil prices rose as much as 7% on Thursday on a report that the U.S. is considering potential military action against Iran to break the deadlock in negotiations to end the war.
Tributes paid to ‘popular’ teenager killed in Donegal rally crash
Tributes have been paid to Tadhg Callaghan Carter, who died after he was struck by a car at the Donegal International Rally on Saturday.
Former Chick-fil-A employee charged in $80,000 mac-and-cheese scheme
Texas police have charged a former Chick-fil-A employee with allegedly defrauding the fast-food company out of the cost of 800 trays of mac-and-cheese.
US and Iran call for each other’s World Cup absence
Donald Trump's claim that it would not be "appropriate" for Iran to take part in the 2026 World Cup "for their own life and safety" has been followed by the Iranians saying it should be the co-hosts, the United States, who sacrifice their place instead.
Banksy confirms he’s behind statue in central London
Street artist Banksy has confirmed a large statue that appeared in central London is his work.
Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings elected 2nd Deputy President of Pan-African Parliament
Member of Parliament for Klottey Korle, Zanetor Agyeman-Rawlings, has been elected as the 2nd Deputy President of the Pan-African Parliament. Her election took place in Johannesburg, where she secured a decisive victory with 131 votes against 51. The position is considered equivalent to that of a Second Deputy Speaker...
Trump-backed political outsider wins Colombia election, initial count shows
The right-wing candidate Abelardo de la Espriella has narrowly won Colombia's presidential election, according to the initial vote count
Once-in-a-generation solar eclipse wows millions in UK and Europe
The UK and Europe have enjoyed their most dramatic solar eclipse for nearly 30 years, with millions thought to have witnessed the once-in-a-generation event. Those watching the astronomical phenomenon from the UK were treated to a partial eclipse, which peaked shortly after 19:00 BST, when most saw more than 90% of the...