Explosions were heard across Iran overnight, shortly after neighbouring Gulf states began to report attacks. …
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Protests in Ukraine’s cities against Zelensky’s removal of defence minister
Ukraine’s president has not explained Mykhailo Fedorov’s dismissal, which is causing great upset among civil society and the military. …
California employer health premiums will cost as much as a new car in 2027
Employers are bracing for what could be the highest rise in health insurance premiums in 16 years, driving up the cost…
Trump seeks prime-time spotlight for election claims, sparking concerns he’ll intervene
Trump’s speech announcement elicited fears from Democrats and voting rights advocates that he is planning yet another play for control over…
Californians back Becerra and reject AI data centers by big margins, poll finds
A new poll shows Xavier Becerra with a hefty lead in the California governor’s race. Voters also expressed strong opposition to…
Paramount prevails in bid for new judge in federal antitrust case
Judge Araceli Martínez-Olguín will now oversee the high-profile antitrust case challenging Paramount’s proposed takeover of Warner Bros. …
Families of 43 victims await verdict in Genoa bridge disaster
A large section of the giant Morandi motorway bridge crumbled and collapsed on to the railway tracks below. …
Argentina face fine for Falklands banner in semi-final win
Argentina face the prospect of a Fifa fine after their players celebrate the World Cup semi-final win against England with…
French MPs approve assisted dying law with strict rules after years of argument
The bill would allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults who meet strict criteria. …
Becerra, Hilton give preview for reshaped California governor’s race in dueling L.A. speeches
Both Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton stuck to familiar themes in their separate speeches to Latino leaders in downtown…